VII. Comments on Draft Decision

The Draft Decision in this matter was not mailed to the parties. In this case, we were alerted on November 5, 2004 that the CPA had been unsuccessful in identifying another state agency to take over operation of the DRP upon expiration of CPA's operating budget. Because of the importance of the DRP as a source of committed load reduction, we must identify a party to assume responsibility for operating the program before November 30, 2004. Given the timing of the Commission's November meeting and the need to establish a negotiation and transfer process by November 30, 2004, public necessity requires that the Commission adopt a decision regarding continuation of the DRP before expiration of the normal 30-day public review and comment period. Therefore, in accordance with Section 311(g)(3) of the Public Utilities Code and Rule 77.7(f)(9) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, public review and comment has been waived.