9. Comments

The draft decision of the Administrative Law Judge in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Pub. Util. Code § 311(g) and Rule 77.7 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Public Utilities Code, and our Rules, generally require that proposed decisions be circulated to the public for comment, and the Commission not issue its decision any sooner than 30 days following the filing and service of the draft decision.⁹² However, the time period for circulating a proposed decision and issuance of a Commission decision may be reduced or waived by the Commission upon the stipulation of all parties to the proceeding.⁹³