MP1/BDP/sid 5/23/2006

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate its Coastal Water Project to Resolve the Long-Term Water Supply Deficit in its Monterey District and to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Connection Therewith in Rates.

Application 04-09-019 (Filed September 20, 2004)

SCOPING MEMO AND RULING OF ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE ON INTERIM RATE RELIEF PHASE

1. Summary

This ruling sets forth the schedule and issues for the interim rate relief phase of this proceeding pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 1701.3(a) and Rule 6.3 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure.