V. Opportunity for Comment

In addition to the need for notice and comment procedures pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 1708.5, this is a matter that pertains solely to water corporations but it may not be uncontested. Therefore, the draft decision must be mailed to the parties, with a provision for comments pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1).

To accomplish the notice and comment requirements of Pub. Util. Code §§ 1708.5 and 311(g)(1), the draft decision in this matter was mailed to the parties with a cover letter from the Chief Administrative Law Judge setting an extended schedule for comments and reply comments. Comments were filed on ______ and reply comments on ________.