Procedural Background

On May 8, 2000, SCE filed a motion to strike testimony prepared by Caithness Energy, LLC (Caithness). At hearing on May 11, 2000, Commissioner Neeper and I granted the portion of the motion related to Caithness' general comments about the April 7, 2000 workshop report prepared by Energy Division. On May 17, 2000, CCC filed a motion to strike portions of the Prepared Direct Testimony of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E). SDG&E filed a response on May 23, 2000.

On June 1, 2000, IEP filed a motion to strike portions of the testimony of SCE, SDG&E, and the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA). On June 9, 2000, ORA filed a response in opposition to IEP's motion. On June 14, 2000, SCE and SDG&E filed responses in opposition to IEP's motion.

On June 1, 2000, SCE filed a motion to strike the comparative pricing exhibit of IEP (Exhibit 18). In the alternative, SCE makes a motion for admission of Exhibit 57, and a motion to set aside submission and reopen the record to receive the declaration of Dr. Richard B. Davis as additional rebuttal testimony. No response was filed.

CAC/EPUC originally filed its brief with the Commission on June 1, 2000 and served all parties to the proceeding both electronically and via U.S. mail. After filing, CAC/EPUC identified errors in the brief. Rather than submit an errata, CAC/EPUC has requested to re-file the entire brief so as to minimize confusion. CAC/EPUC represents that a correct version was served electronically, therefore the filing of CAC/EPUC's amended brief will prejudice no party. CAC/EPUC's motion is granted.

On June, 2000, El Paso Merchant Energy, L.P. (EPME) filed a petition to intervene in this proceeding. EPME states that it may file comments on the Proposed Decision in Phase 1 and plans to be actively involved in all aspects of Phase 2. Therefore, I will grant EPME Interested Party status.