MP1/TIM/sid 8/25/2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39-E) for Adoption of its 2006 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) Forecast Revenue Requirement and for Approval of Its 2006 Ongoing Competition Transition Charge Revenue Requirement and Rates.

Application 05-06-007 (Filed June 1, 2005)

ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER'S RULING AND SCOPING MEMO

1. Summary

A prehearing conference (PHC) was held in this proceeding on August 10, 2005. Pursuant to Rules 6(a)(3) and 6.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules), this ruling and scoping memo (collectively, "Ruling") determines the scope, need for evidentiary hearings, schedule, principal hearing officer, and the category of this proceeding. This Ruling also establishes certain procedures for the conduct of this proceeding.