9. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this proceeding was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(d) and Rule 77.1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. In joint comments submitted March 4, 2005, Southwest, Avista and ORA support the proposed decision. They note three minor factual corrections, and those corrections have been made in the text of the decision.