4. Contributions of Other Parties

Section 1801.3(f) requires an intervenor to avoid unnecessary participation that duplicates that of similar interests otherwise adequately represented by another party, or unnecessary for a fair determination of the proceeding.
Section 1802.5, however, allows an intervenor to be eligible for full compensation if their participation materially supplements, complements, or contributes to that of another party if the latter makes a substantial contribution to the Commission order.

This proceeding had many overlapping issues and involved many parties. Inevitably, intervenors took the same or similar positions on some issues. However, both Aglet and WEM took reasonable steps to coordinate with other parties to complement and assist each other when possible. We also find that these intervenors offered either new or different viewpoints or arguments or viewpoints and arguments that supplemented, complemented, or otherwise contributed to the presentation of other parties taking similar positions. The subject claims should not be reduced for duplication.