VIII. Comments on Draft Decision

The draft decision of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(1) and Rule 77.7 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on March 22 and March 24, 2005 and Reply Comments, on March 29, 2005. The comments have been taken into account, as appropriate, in finalizing this decision.