5. The Reasonableness of Requested Compensation

Aglet requests compensation in the amount of $15,555.00. Documentation attached to the request shows the following compilations.

Weil:
	58.0 hours @ $220	$12,760.00
	19.8 hours @ $110	2,178.00
Other:
	Copies	$152.36
	Postage, FAX	135.82
	Parking, tolls, mileage	328.82
	Total	$15,555.00

5.1 Hours Claimed

Aglet has maintained detailed records of time spent on the proceeding. Spreadsheet summaries of hours and direct expenses are set forth in an attachment to the compensation request. Weil's time is separated into professional hours, travel and compensation request hours, and administrative hours, as shown on the spreadsheets. Aglet also appropriately breaks down time spent on various issues and activities. We find the compilation of hours claimed to be a reasonable one.

5.2 Hourly Rates

Section 1806 requires the Commission to compensate eligible parties at a rate that reflects the "market rate paid to persons of comparable training and experience who offer similar services." Aglet requests Commission approval of (1) an hourly rate of $220 for Weil's professional work performed during the years 2000 and 2001, and (2) one half that rate for travel time associated with professional work and for preparation of this compensation request. The Commission has previously awarded Weil compensation at a professional rate of $220 per hour and a travel and compensation rate of $110 per hour for work in 2000 and 2001. (See, e.g., D.00-07-015, D.00-07-046.) We will use these rates here.

5.3 Other Costs

Aglet claims $617 for costs relating to photocopying, postage, facsimile reproduction and mileage. Mileage, including travel to San Diego, is calculated at 31 cents per mile, the minimum Internal Revenue Service rate. We find this request reasonable.