Conclusions of Law

1. It is not at this time in the public interest to order a moratorium in Monterey District on new water connections and increased uses through existing connections.

2. CalAm should be required to evaluate its current Monterey District Tariff Rule 14.1 to determine whether revisions are needed to ensure future water production does not violate SWRCB Order WR 95-10.

3. For administrative efficiency, and to properly focus the parties' future efforts, this decision should be made effective immediately.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. California-American Water Company (CalAm) shall evaluate its current Monterey District Tariff Rule 14.1 to determine whether, in its judgment, revisions are needed to ensure future water production does not violate State Water Resources Board Order WR 95-10. In doing so, it shall consult with Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, the Commission's Office of Ratepayer Advocates, and the Commission's Water Division. If CalAm determines that revisions to Tariff Rule 14.1 are needed, it shall propose those changes in an application for Commission approval.

2. Application 04-09-037 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated April 7, 2005, at San Francisco, California.

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