ALJ/RAB/jva Mailed 6/17/2005

Decision 05-06-011 June 16, 2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Dick Schattinger, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant.

Case 04-06-036 (Filed June 29, 2004)

Dick Schattinger, for himself, complainant.

James M. Lehrer, Attorney at Law, for defendant.

DECISION PERMITTING TREE REMOVAL
COST RECOVERY STARTING MARCH 12, 2002

Summary

This complaint began when complainant sought $4,450 in reimbursement from defendant for his cost of tree removal. Defendant refused to pay because Resolution (Res.) E-3824 and Advice Letter (AL) 1730-E permitted reimbursement only for the cost of tree removal which occurred after April 2, 2003. Complainant's costs were incurred on December 11, 2002. This decision authorizes payment for tree removal costs occurring after March 11, 2002.