8. Assignment of Proceeding
John A. Bohn is the assigned Commissioner and Christine M. Walwyn is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding.
1. Felton FLOW has satisfied all the procedural requirements necessary to claim compensation in this proceeding.
2. Felton FLOW made a substantial contribution to D.06-11-050 as described herein.
3. In D.06-04-018, the Commission found that Felton FLOW's requested hourly rates for its representatives were reasonable when compared to the market rates for persons with similar training and experience.
4. Felton FLOW requested related expenses that are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.
5. The total of the reasonable compensation is $ 67,396.75.
6. The appendix to this opinion summarizes today's award.
1. Felton FLOW has fulfilled the requirements of Pub. Util. Code §§ 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation, and is entitled to intervenor compensation for its claimed compensation incurred in making substantial contributions to D.06-11-050.
2. Felton FLOW should be awarded $ 67,396.75 for its contribution to D.06-11-050.
3. Pursuant to Rule 14.6(c)(6), the comment period for this compensation decision may be waived.
4. This order should be effective today so that Felton FLOW may be compensated without further delay.
5. A.05-02-012 and A.05-02-013 should be closed.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water (Felton FLOW) is awarded $67,396.75 as compensation for its substantial contributions to Decision 06-11-050.
2. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, California-American Water Company shall pay Felton FLOW the total award. Payment of the award shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning April 14, 2007, the 75th day after the filing date of Felton FLOW's request for compensation, and continuing until full payment is made.
3. The comment period for today's decision is waived.
4. Application (A.) 05-02-012 and A.05-02-013 are closed.
This order is effective today.
Dated October 18, 2007, at San Francisco, California.
MICHAEL R. PEEVEY
President
DIAN M. GRUENEICH
JOHN A. BOHN
RACHELLE B. CHONG
TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON
Commissioners
APPENDIX
Compensation Decision Summary Information
Compensation Decision: |
D0710031 |
Modifies Decision? No |
Contribution Decision(s): |
D0611050 | |
Proceeding(s): |
A0502012 and A0502013 | |
Author: |
ALJ Walwyn | |
Payer(s): |
California-American Water Company | |
Intervenor Information
Intervenor |
Claim Date |
Amount Requested |
Amount Awarded |
Multiplier? |
Reason Change/Disallowance |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
1/29/2007 |
68,894.95 |
$67,396.75 |
No |
Computation Errors |
Advocate Information
First Name |
Last Name |
Type |
Intervenor |
Hourly Fee Requested |
Year Hourly Fee Requested |
Hourly Fee Adopted |
Edward W. |
O'Neill |
Attorney |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
$470 |
2005 |
$470 |
Edward W. |
O'Neill |
Attorney |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
$485 |
2006 |
$485 |
Jeffrey P. |
Gray |
Attorney |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
$310 |
2005 |
$310 |
Christopher A. |
Hilen |
Attorney |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
$325 |
2006 |
$325 |
Judy |
Pau |
Paralegal |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
$145 |
2005 |
$145 |
Judy |
Pau |
Paralegal |
Felton Friends of Locally Owned Water |
$150 |
2006 |
$150 |
(END OF APPENDIX)
