III. Relief Sought

Cal-Am's motions made several requests but only three remain outstanding after the ALJ's March 12, 2003 ruling. First, Cal-Am requests that this Commission be designated as lead agency under CEQA to conduct, prepare and certify the environmental assessment required for Applicant's proposed Coastal Water Project/Plan B. Second, Cal-Am seeks authorization to establish appropriate ratemaking accounts to book costs and expenses for future recovery incurred for environmental review of the Carmel River Dam and that will be incurred in connection with the review of the Coastal Water Plan. Finally, Cal-Am asks that it be directed to prepare and file its Proponent's Environmental

Assessment (PEA) for the Coastal Water Project as soon as possible. We also use this decision as an opportunity to review the ongoing need for this proceeding to remain open, given the significant change in Cal-Am's proposed project.