VIII. Intervenor Compensation

The prehearing conference in this matter was held on March 23, 2006. Pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 1804(a)(1), a customer who intends to seek an award of compensation shall file and serve a notice of intent to claim compensation not later than April 24, 2006.

Therefore, IT IS RULED that:

1. The scope of this rulemaking is set forth in this ruling.

2. The schedule of this proceeding is set forth in this ruling.

3. This ruling confirms the categorization of this proceeding as ratesetting and hearings are necessary. This ruling, only as to category, is appealable under the procedures in Rule 6.4.

4. The ex parte rules as set forth in Rule 7(c) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure apply to this rulemaking.

5. Administrative Law Judge Duda is the principal hearing officer in this rulemaking.

6. The official service list is attached to this ruling. Parties should serve all filings on parties listed on the service list, including those identified as "State Service." Parties are not required to serve those individuals listed under "Information Only." In addition, parties should adhere to the electronic service protocols set forth in Rule 2.3.1.

7. Pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 1804(a)(1), a customer who intends to seek an award of compensation in this rulemaking shall file and serve a notice of intent to claim compensation not later than April 24, 2006.

Dated April 25, 2006, at San Francisco, California.

		/s/ MICHAEL R. PEEVEY
		Michael R. Peevey Assigned Commissioner

		/s/ DOROTHY J. DUDA
		Dorothy J. Duda Administrative Law Judge

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that I have by mail this day served a true copy of the original attached Scoping Memo and Ruling of Assigned Commissioner and Administrative Law Judge on all parties of record in this proceeding or their attorneys of record.

Dated April 25, 2006, at San Francisco, California.

/s/ ELIZABETH LEWIS

Elizabeth Lewis

NOTICE

Parties should notify the Process Office, Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2000, San Francisco, CA 94102, of any change of address to insure that they continue to receive documents. You must indicate the proceeding number on the service list on which your name appears.

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