Comments on Draft Decision

The draft decision of ALJ Brown closing this proceeding was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure.

On April 8 and April 11, 2005, the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) respectively filed comments to the draft decision (DD). CCSF asks the Commission to reject the DD and keep the proceeding open to conduct Phase II. In particular, CCSF has undergrounding conversion projects, both under way and on the drawing board, that could benefit from the resolution of some of the issues targeted for Phase II.

SDG&E supports the closing of R.00-01-005 and agrees that the Rulemaking that was drafted over five years ago no longer addresses the issues that are of concern to the Commission, the parties and interested stakeholders.

After review and consideration of the comments, the Commission still believes it is appropriate to close R.00-01-005.