7. Comments on Draft Decision

The draft decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311(g) of the Public Utilities Code and Rule 77.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. No comments were received.

Findings of Fact

1. TURN has made a timely request for compensation for its contribution to D. 97-02-049.

2. TURN has previously been found to be eligible for compensation for its participation in this proceeding.

3. TURN contributed substantially to D. 97-02-049.

4. TURN has requested hourly rates for attorney Thomas Long and expert Regina Costa that have already been approved by the Commission.

5. The photocopying costs incurred by TURN are reasonable.

Conclusions of Law

1. TURN has fulfilled the requirements of Sections 1801-1812 which govern awards of intervenor compensation.

2. TURN's request for a 50% enhancement should be denied.

3. TURN should be awarded $9,048 for its contribution to D. 97-02-049.

4. This order should be effective today so that TURN may be compensated without unnecessary delay.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is awarded $9,048.00 in compensation for its substantial contribution to Decision (D.) 97-02-049.

2. Pacific Bell (Pacific) and GTE California Incorporated (GTEC) shall each pay TURN their share of the $ 9,048 award in proportion to their respective number of access lines, as noted in D.94-09-065, mimeo., at 163, footnote 38 within 30 days of the effective date of this order. Pacific and GTEC shall also pay

interest on the award at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper, as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release G.13, with interest, beginning on July 13, 1997 and continuing until full payment is made.

This order is effective today.

Dated March 16, 2000, at San Francisco, California.

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