7. Waiver of Comment Period
This is a compensation matter. Accordingly, pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(3) and Rule 77.7(f)(6) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, the otherwise applicable 30-day review and comment period is being waived.
1. API timely requests compensation for contribution to D.01-09-057 as set forth herein.
2. The hourly rate requested for API's attorney should be reduced by $10 to $210 per hour.
3. The miscellaneous costs incurred by API in this proceeding are reasonable.
1. API has fulfilled the requirements of Pub. Util. Code §§ 1801-1812,which govern awards of intervenor compensation.
2. API should be awarded $94,284.09 for contributions to D.01-09-057 in these proceedings.
3. This order should be effective today so that API may be compensated without unnecessary delay.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. Advocates for the Public Interest is awarded $94,284.09 as set forth herein for substantial contributions to Decision 01-09-057.
2. California-American Water Company shall pay $62,260.02 of the award, and San Jose Water Company shall pay $32,024.07 of the award. Interest shall be paid at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release, G.13, with interest beginning on February 11, 2002, and continuing until the full payment has been made.
3. These proceedings are closed.
This order is effective today.
Dated , at San Francisco, California.
