11. 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 July 11, 2005, by Applicants, Chevron, and PG&E, and reply comments were filed on July 18, 2005, by Applicants, and ORA. To the extent such comments require changes to the draft decision, the changes have been incorporated into the body of this order. As requested by Applicants, we have stated in the order that the sale of the Pipeline Assets and Pump Station Assets is consistent with §§ 377 and 454.5(j). With regard to Chevron's comments, we have made no change to the draft decision since these issues have been fully addressed. As requested by PG&E and agreed to by ORA, we have allocated the entire gain on sale to ratepayers.