Section 783(b)

The ALJ's March 15, 2001, ruling stated:

"4. The proponent of any proposed change to the utilities' procedures shall address Public Utilities Code Section 783(b) issues and provide any required analysis." (p. 2.)

Since the free inspection would fall under the Section 783(b) exception for "amendments to permit installations by an applicant's contractor," no economic analysis would be required. See D.00-01-028 in Order Denying Rehearing of Decision 99-06-079. The ALJ's ruling should be clarified accordingly.

Therefore, IT IS RULED that:

1. Utility Design Inc.'s Motion for Reconsideration of Administrative Law Judge Patrick's March 15, 2001, Ruling is denied.

2. No Section 783(b) analysis will be required in regard to the free inspection issue.

Dated June 11, 2001, at San Francisco, California.

		/s/ Henry M. Duque
		Henry M. Duque Assigned Commissioner

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that I have by mail this day served a true copy of the original attached Assigned Commissioner's Ruling Denying Motion for Reconsideration of Administrative Law Judge's Ruling on all parties of record in this proceeding or their attorneys of record.

Dated June 11, 2001, at San Francisco, California.

/s/ Antonina V. Swansen

Antonina V. Swansen

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