5. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of Commissioner Rachelle B. Chong 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 July 21, 2008, and reply comments were filed on August 4, 2008. We have taken the comments into account in finalizing this decision.