Comments

On July 31, 2006, SDG&E requested via e-mail the stipulation of the parties to a shortened comment period on the proposed decision, and waiver of reply comments. Rohr and the City of Chula Vista agreed to the shortened comment period and waiver of reply comments. No party objected to the shortened comment period and waiver of reply comments. At the direction of the assigned ALJ, SDG&E sent a second e-mail on August 8, 2006, informing the parties that any party opposing the shortened comment period must respond and affirmatively state its opposition by the close of business on August 9, and if a response was not received the parties will be considered to have consented to the shortened comment period. No responses were received.

Accordingly, the parties have stipulated to a shortened comment period and waiver of reply comments. Opening comments are due seven days from the date of the issuance of this draft decision, and reply comments may not be submitted without the consent of the assigned ALJ.

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter was served on the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code §311(d). Comments were received from SDG&E supporting the proposed decision, and urging the Commission to adopt it at the September 7, 2006 Commission meeting.