9. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the assigned ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on February 10, 2009 by Valencia and SCOPE. Reply comments were filed on February 17, 2009. These comments resulted in nonsubstantive changes to the proposed decision in this matter.