5. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter 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 March 10, 2009 by the Districts⁵² and by PG&E.⁵³ There were no reply comments filed.

The Districts' Comments renew their arguments that these costs are not CTC and not eligible for recovery through the GDTCMA and MTCBA. The Districts add no argument that we have not already discussed above.

PG&E's Comments ask the Commission to adopt the proposed decision as written.

⁵² Comments of Merced Irrigation District and Modesto Irrigation District regarding Proposed Decision Granting Application to Recover Transition Costs Previously Deemed Reasonable, March 10, 2009 (Districts' Comments)

⁵³ Opening Comments of Pacific Gas and Electric Company on Proposed Decision, March 10, 2009 (PG&E's Comments).