KLM/hkr 1/27/2004

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Order Instituting Rulemaking to Examine the Commission's Future Energy Efficiency Policies, Administration and Programs.

Rulemaking 01-08-028 (Filed August 23, 2001)

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE'S RULING
REGARDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLAIM COMPENSATION

1. Summary

This ruling responds to the notice of intent (NOI) to claim compensation filed in this docket by Latino Issues Forum (LIF), and pursuant to Public Utilities Code, Article 5, Section 1804. After consultation with the Assigned Commissioner, this ruling denies LIF's request for a finding of eligibility for intervenor compensation for work conducted prior to its filing of its NOI because its pleading is inexplicably late. This ruling does not prejudge whether LIF would be found eligible should the scope of the proceeding change as a result of the prehearing conference held on January 23, 2004. LIF should file a new timely NOI following the prehearing conference if it decides to participate in upcoming phases of the proceeding.