3. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on August 25, 2008 by PG&E, SCE, SDG&E and CAC/EPUC. Reply comments were filed on September 2, 2008 by PG&E, SCE, SDG&E and CCC. We have taken these comments into account, as appropriate, in finalizing this order.