4. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ 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 January 6, 2009, and reply comments were filed on January 12, 2009, by PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, IEP and jointly by CAC/EPUC and CCC. The decision has been revised, as appropriate, to reflect the comments and reply comments received.