7. Section 311(g)(2) - Uncontested decision grants relief requested

This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 311(g)(2), the otherwise applicable 30-day period for public review and comment is being waived.

Findings of Fact

1. UCAN has made a timely request for compensation for its contribution to D.99-05-051. UCAN has made a showing of significant financial hardship by demonstrating that the economic interests of its individual members would be extremely small compared to the costs of participating in this proceeding.

2. UCAN contributed substantially to D.99-05-051.

3. UCAN has requested hourly rates that are no greater than the market rates for individuals with comparable training and experience.

4. For work done in 1999, $195 per hour is a reasonable compensation rate for Shames, considering his experience, effectiveness, and rates paid other attorneys that appear before the Commission.

5. For work done in 1999, $150 per hour is a reasonable compensation rate for Marcus' professional services considering his experience, effectiveness, and rates paid other experts.

6. The miscellaneous costs incurred by UCAN are reasonable.

Conclusions of Law

1. UCAN has fulfilled the requirements of Sections 1801-1812 which govern awards of intervenor compensation.

2. UCAN should be awarded $16,823.06 for its contribution to D.99-05-051.

3. This order should be effective today so that UCAN may be compensated without unnecessary delay, and interest costs may be minimized.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) is awarded $16,823.06 in compensation for its substantial contribution to Decision 99-05-051.

2. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) shall pay UCAN $16,823.06 within 30 days of the effective date of this order. SDG&E shall also pay interest on the award at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper, as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release G.13, with interest, beginning August 23, 1999, and continuing until full payment is made.

This order is effective today.

Dated January 20, 2000, at San Francisco, California

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