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 Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on July 10, 2006 and reply comments were filed on July 17, 2006. We have taken the comments into account, and made various revisions as warranted, in finalizing this order. Among other things, we have revised the Draft Decision regarding the applicability of the total portfolio adjustment for MDL CRS obligations to be consistent with the treatment accorded DA customers that are exempt from the DWR power charge. We have also adjusted the implementation dates for tariff revisions resulting from this order, as proposed in parties' comments.