8. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3. Comments were filed by SCE, the CAISO, and DRA on October 19, 2009, and reply comments were filed by SCE and DRA on October 26, 2009. The proposed decision was modified in response to comments to correct errors and provide clarification.