XII. Assignment of Proceeding
Michael R. Peevey is the Assigned Commissioner, and Bruce DeBerry is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding.
1. 280 Citizens, Kheifets, and CCAE have satisfied all the procedural requirements necessary to claim compensation in this proceeding.
2. CCAE requested, and was granted, a two-week extension of time to file its compensation request. CCAE's compensation request is timely filed.
3. 280 Citizens, Kheifets, and CCAE made substantial contributions to D.06-01-042 as described herein.
4. 280 Citizens', Kheifets', and CCAE's requested hourly rates for their representatives, as adjusted herein, are reasonable when compared to the market rates for persons with similar training and experience.
5. 280 Citizens', Kheifets', and CCAE's requested related expenses, as adjusted herein, are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.
6. The total of the reasonable compensation for 280 Citizens is $54,095.68.
7. The total of the reasonable compensation for Kheifets is $14,540.00
8. The total of the reasonable compensation for CCAE is $37,067.28.
9. The appendix to this opinion summarizes today's award.
1. 280 Citizens, Kheifets, and CCAE have fulfilled the requirements of Pub. Util. Code §§ 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation, and are entitled to intervenor compensation for their claimed compensation, as adjusted herein, incurred in making substantial contributions to D.06-01-042.
2. 280 Citizens should be awarded $54,095.68 for its contribution to D.06-01-042.
3. Kheifets should be awarded $14,540.00 for her contribution to D.06-01-042.
4. CCAE should be awarded $37,067.28 for its contribution to D.06-01-042.
5. Per Rule 77.7(f)(6), the comment period for this compensation decision may be waived.
6. This order should be effective today so that 280 Citizens, Kheifets and CCAE may be compensated without further delay.
7. This proceeding should be closed.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. 280 Corridor Concerned Citizens (280 Citizens) is awarded $54,095.68 as compensation for its substantial contributions to Decision (D.) 06-01-042.
2. Leeka Kheifets (Kheifets) is awarded $14,540.00 as compensation for her substantial contributions to D.06-01-042.
3. Citizens Concerned About EMFs (CCAE) is awarded $37,067.28 as compensation for its substantial contributions to D.06-01-042.
4. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company shall pay 280 Citizens, Kheifets, and CCAE their respective shares of the award. Each utility's share shall be calculated based upon its California-jurisdictional electric revenues for the 2005 calendar year. Payment of the awards for 280 Citizens and Kheifets shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning June 10, 2006, the 75th day after the filing date of 280 Citizens' and Kheifets' requests for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made. Payment of the award for CCAE shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning June 23, 2006, the 75th day after the filing date of CCAE's request for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made.
5. The comment period for today's decision is waived.
6. Rulemaking 04-08-020 is closed.
This order is effective today.
Dated August 24, 2006, at San Francisco, California.
MICHAEL R. PEEVEY
President
GEOFFREY F. BROWN
DIAN M. GRUENEICH
JOHN A. BOHN
RACHELLE B. CHONG
Commissioners
APPENDIX
Compensation Decision Summary Information
Compensation Decision: |
D0608019 |
|
Contribution Decision(s): |
D0601042 | |
Proceeding(s): |
R0408020 | |
Author: |
ALJ DeBerry | |
Payer(s): |
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, | |
Intervenor Information
Intervenor |
Claim Date |
Amount Requested |
Amount Awarded |
Multiplier? |
Reason Change/Disallowance |
280 Citizens |
3/27/2006 |
$54,095.68 |
$54,095.68 |
No |
|
Leeka Kheifets |
3/27/2006 |
$18,900.00 |
$14,540.00 |
No |
Reduction in Hourly Rate. 50% hourly rate for Intervenor Compensation work. |
CCAE |
4/10/2006 |
$37,221.28 |
$37,067.28 |
No |
No compensation for clerical time or meals. |
Advocate Information
First Name |
Last Name |
Type |
Intervenor |
Hourly Fee Requested |
Year Hourly Fee Requested |
Hourly Fee Adopted |
William |
Dietrich |
Attorney |
280 Citizens |
$280 |
2005 and 2006 |
$280 |
William |
Dietrich |
Paralegal |
280 Citizens |
$110 |
2005 and 2006 |
$110 |
Ed |
O'Neill |
Attorney |
280 Citizens |
$435 |
2004, 2005, and 2006 |
$435 |
Judy |
Pau |
Paralegal |
280 Citizens |
$135 |
2004, 2005, and 2006 |
$135 |
Leeka |
Kheifets |
Expert |
Leeka Kheifets |
$290 |
2004, 2005, and 2006 |
$260 |
Peter |
Frech |
Expert |
CCAE |
$200 |
2004, 2005, and 2006 |
$200 |
