V. Comments on Draft Decision and Assignment of Proceeding

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Kim Malcolm published the draft decision in this proceeding on June 17, 2004 in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission reduced the 30-day publication period otherwise required by Article 19 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and consistent with Rule 77.7(f)(8). In this case, the Commission reduced the publication and notice period because it has provided several opportunities for public review and comment on the issues raised by the application, consistent with CEQA. Parties had the opportunity to file opening comments on the draft decision within 10 days of its publication.