Additional Comments on Part I: # Intervenor’s Comment(s) CPUC Discussion 15 A4NR had planned to file its compensation for its sanctions motion after the Commission’s final decision on A4NR’s still pending Petition for Modification, but clarified that D.15-12-016 has resolved the proceeding except for pending petitions for modification and an application for rehearing. A4NR has severed all PFM-related costs, and will defer seeking their reimbursement pending a final Commission decision on that matter. Verified. PART II: SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION Did the Intervenor substantially contribute to the final decision (see § 1802(i), § 1803(a), and D.98-04-059). Intervenor’s Claimed Contribution(s) Specific References to Intervenor’s Claimed Contribution(s) CPUC Discussion 1. One day after SCE late-filed a Notice of Ex Parte Communication describing a meeting nearly two years earlier between its Exec. VP Steven Pickett and CPUC President Michael Peevey, A4NR filed a Motion requesting that the Commission investigate the extent of appropriate sanctions for violations of Rule 1.1 and its predicate, Rule 8.4. A4NR 02/10/15 Motion. ALJs’ 04/14/15 Ruling noted A4NR Motion, p. 3, and agreed that SCE’s Notice “offered little information about the content of the meeting,” p. 5. ALJs’ 04/14/15 Ruling also agreed that the Commission has the authority to seek additional information regarding a late-filed or undisclosed ex parte communication for purposes of evaluating possible sanctions, including whether the breach of Rule 8.4, under the totality of circumstances, is also a breach of Rule 1.1, pp. 4-5. Verified. 2. A4NR’s 02/10/15 Motion sought disclosure of communications between SCE and the Commission, as well as A4NR 02/10/15 Motion, p. 9. ALJs’ 04/14/15 Ruling ordered SCE to produce additional information and Verified. related
If not: Party Comment CPUC Discussion Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility A4NR asserts that its claim should be considered as timely filed. The Commission agrees and has made appropriate changes. FINDINGS OF FACT Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility has made a substantial contribution to D.15-12-016. The requested hourly rates for Intervenor’s representatives are comparable to market rates paid to experts and advocates having comparable training and experience and offering similar services. The claimed costs and expenses, as adjusted herein, are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed. The total of reasonable compensation is $83,346.85. CONCLUSION OF LAW The Claim, with any adjustment set forth above, satisfies all requirements of Pub. Util. Code §§ 801-1812. ORDER Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility shall be awarded $83,346.85.
APPENDIX Compensation Decision Summary Information Compensation Decision: Modifies Decision? No Contribution Decision(s): D1512016 Proceeding(s): I1210013 Author: ALJ Bushey San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Edison Company Intervenor Information Intervenor Claim Date Amount Requested Amount Awarded Multiplier? Reason Change/Disallowance Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility 02/19/2016 $121,305.93 $83,346.85 No. See CPUC Disallowances and Adjustments. Advocate Information First Name Last Name Type Intervenor Hourly Fee Requested Year Hourly Fee Requested Hourly Fee Adopted John Geesman Attorney Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility $570 2015 $570 John Geesman Attorney Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility $570. 2016 Rochelle Becker Advocate Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility $140 2015 $140 (END OF APPENDIX)