15. Comments on the Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of Commissioner Rachelle B. Chong in this proceeding was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on August 23, 2007 and reply comments were filed on August 28, 2007. We have reviewed the comments and taken them into account in finalizing this order.