5. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the assigned Commissioner in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on August 11, 2008 and reply comments were filed on August 18, 2008 by AT&T, Blue Casa Communications, Cox, DRA, Joint Consumers, Small LECs, and Verizon.