VIII. Comments on Draft Decision

The Commission mailed the draft decision of the ALJ to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Parties filed opening comments on December 8, 2003 and reply comments on December 15, 2003. This final decision incorporates minor changes in response to utility comments, mostly to clarify Commission intent and program elements.