8. Comments on the Draft Decision

The draft decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7. Comments regarding the draft decision were filed on February 6, 2006, by the Applicants, DRA, and jointly by American Rivers, California Trout, Friends of the River, Headwaters, Institute for Fisheries Resources, Klamath Forest Alliance, NorthCoast Environmental Center, Oregon Natural Resources Council, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations, Sierra Club, Trout Unlimited, and WaterWatch of Oregon. Reply comments were filed on February 14, 2006, by the Applicants and DRA. The opening and reply comments have been reflected, as appropriate, in the Final Decision adopted by the Commission.