Procedural Matters
SDG&E filed this application on October 1, 2004. By Resolution ALJ 176-3140, dated October 7, 2004, the Commission preliminarily determined that this was a ratesetting proceeding that was expected to go to hearing. However, no protests were filed, and SDG&E's requests are unopposed. On January 10, 2005, an Assigned Commissioner's Ruling was issued indicating the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) would issue a draft decision based on the application and supporting testimony as submitted by SDG&E, and the Commission's preliminary determination that evidentiary hearing is needed should be changed. The Commission confirmed that hearings were not needed in D.05-02-008.3
For the purposes of this decision, the Direct Testimony of Mike McClenahan, SDG&E, is identified as Exhibit 1, and the redacted version is identified as Exhibit 1-R. The Direct Testimony of Thomas L. Whelan, SDG&E, is identified as Exhibit 2, and the redacted version is identified as Exhibit 2-R. These exhibits will be received into evidence for use in determining the reasonableness of the company's requests.
3 Due to this change, ex parte communications were permitted, as provided in Rule 7(e). In all other respects, the rules and procedures in Article 2.5 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure ceased to apply to this proceeding.
