III. Comments on the Draft Decision of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) O'Donnell

The draft decision of ALJ O'Donnell in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 311(g), and Rule 7.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on April 3, 2000 and reply comments were filed on April 10, 2000. No material changes were made to the intent of the decision. However, language was added where necessary, including Ordering Paragraph 4, to clarify the intent of the decision.