V. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the Commissioner 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 April 23 and 24, 2007, and reply comments were filed on April 30, 2007. Those comments were taken into account, as appropriate, in finalizing this order.