VIII. Comments on the Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the Administrative Law Judge in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and Rule 14.2(a) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on December 4, 2006 and reply comments were filed on December 11, 2006. Minor changes were incorporated in the body of this order as a result of the filed comments.