VIII. Comments on Proposed Alternate Decision

The Alternate Decision of President Peevey was filed and served on parties on November 5, 2004 in accordance with Rule 77.6 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments on the Alternate Decision were filed on November 12, 2004 by Rancho Cucamonga, City of Industry and City of Corona (jointly), CMUA, Turlock Irrigation District, NCPA, SDG&E, Modesto Irrigation District, South San Joaquin Irrigation District, Merced Irrigation District, PG&E, SCE, and Hercules. Reply comments were filed on November 16 by Rancho Cucamonga, City of Industry and City of Corona (jointly), Modesto Irrigation District, Turlock Irrigation District, NCPA, CMUA, SDG&E, South San Joaquin, and PG&E. Numerous changes have been made in the text of this decision in response to these comments from parties.