16. Comments on the Alternate Decision

The proposed alternate decision of the Commissioner Susan P. Kennedy in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with the Pub. Util. Code § 311(e) and Rule 77.6(d) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. SCE and ORA filed comments on January 20, 2005. Reply comments were filed on January 25, 2005. Changes in response to comments have been made herein.