IV. Comments on Draft Decision

The draft decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on January 18, 2006 and Reply Comments, on January 23, 2006. Those comments have been taken into account, as appropriate, in finalizing this decision.