12. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of Commissioner Grueneich and ALJ Kim Malcolm in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on December 10, 2007, and reply comments were filed on December 17, 2007. This order makes several minor changes to the proposed decision in response to comments.