IV. Comments on Draft Decision

The draft decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on August 11, 2003, and reply comments were filed on August 18, 2003. We have adopted parties' proposed changes to the draft decision as discussed herein.