8. Waiver of the Thirty Day Period for Public Review and Comment on Draft Decision
The draft decision is exempt from requirements set forth in Section 311(g) for public review and comment pursuant to Rule 77.7(f)(6).
1. UCAN has made a showing of significant financial hardship by demonstrating the economic interests of its individual members would be extremely small compared to the costs of participating in this proceeding.
2. UCAN has made a timely request for compensation for its contribution to D.99-04-053.
3. UCAN contributed substantially to D.99-04-053.
4. UCAN has requested hourly rates for attorney Michael Shames and consumer advocate Charles Carbone that have already been approved by the Commission.
5. The miscellaneous costs incurred by UCAN are reasonable.
1. UCAN has fulfilled the requirements of Section 1801-1812 which govern awards of intervenor compensation.
2. UCAN should be awarded $16,208.46 for its contribution to D.99-04-053.
3. This order should be effective today so that UCAN may be compensated without unnecessary delay.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) is awarded $16,009.49 in compensation for its substantial contribution to Decision 99-04-053.
2. MCI Metro Access Transmission Services (MCI) shall pay UCAN $16,208.46 within 30 days of the effective date of this order. MCI shall also pay interest on the award at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper, as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release G.13, with interest, beginning on September 7, 1999 and continuing until full payment is made.
This order is effective today.
Dated , at San Francisco, California.
