Comments on Draft Decision
The draft decision of Examiner Clark in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. No comments were filed.
1. Applicant is currently authorized to operate as a VCC transporting freight between the Port of Los Angeles and Catalina Island.
2. The Commission extended the ZORF concept to VCCs by D.98-12-016.
3. Applicant requests authority to establish a ZORF of 30% above and 20% below any of its current authorized rates filed with the Commission.
4. Applicant has failed to demonstrate that it operates its service in competition with substantially similar vessel freight transportation services or services of other means.
5. Applicant has not established that a ZORF will result in reasonable rates and charges.
1. Applicant has not shown that a ZORF is justified.
2. The application should be denied.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. The application of Catalina Freight Line for a Zone of Rate Freedom is denied.
2. Decision 02-08-017 is vacated and replaced by this order.
3. This proceeding is closed.
This order is effective today.
Dated ______________________, at San Francisco, California.
