Waiver of Comment Period

Since this is a decision to determine intervenor compensation to be awarded pursuant to § 1801, the time for comments may be reduced or waived by the Commission pursuant to Rule 77.7(f)(6) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Because this decision only determines compensation to be awarded and the parties have already had a full and fair opportunity to present their view on this limited issue, we will waive the time for comments.

Findings of Fact

1. TURN has made a timely request for compensation for its contribution to D.01-02-041.

2. TURN was previously found eligible for compensation in this proceeding in D.88-07-035.

3. TURN contributed substantially to D.01-02-041.

4. TURN's participation was productive in that the costs it claims for its participation were less than the benefits realized.

5. TURN has requested hourly rates for attorneys and experts that are no greater than the market rates for individuals with comparable training and experience and have been previously approved by this Commission.

6. The hours claimed and miscellaneous costs incurred by TURN are reasonable.

Conclusions of Law

1. TURN has fulfilled the requirements of §§ 1801-1812 which govern awards of intervenor compensation.

2. TURN should be awarded $7,469.62 for its contribution to D.01-02-041.

3. Per Rule 77.7(f)(6) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the comment period for this compensation decision may be waived.

4. This order should be effective today so that TURN may be compensated without unnecessary delay.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is awarded $7,469.62 in compensation for its substantial contribution to Decision 01-02-041.

2. Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Pacific Bell) shall pay TURN the amount awarded within 30 days of the effective date of this order. Pacific Bell shall also pay interest on the award at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper, as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release G.13, with interest, beginning June 24, 2001 and continuing until full payment is made.

3. The comment period for today's decision is waived.

4. This proceeding is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated , at San Francisco, California.