ALJ/MAB/jyc Date of Issuance 3/25/2011

Decision 11-03-035 March 24, 2011

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for an Order Authorizing the Collection and Remittance of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District User Fee.

Application 10-01-012 (Filed January 5, 2010)

DECISION DENYING APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION

Summary

This decision finds that the settlement agreement fails to meet the Commission's standards for approving settlement agreements and denies approval of the settlement agreement. It also authorizes the applicant to amend the application consistent with this decision.