May 12, 2016 claims total of 15.17 hours for a DR response and writing testimony May 13, 2016 claims total of 20 hours for analysis and writing testimony We disallow all claimed time accrued after the initial 12 hours as excessive, for a total disallowance of 12.5 hours. [10] CFC requests a total of 67.1 hours of compensation for preparation of its Intervenor Compensation Claim. After re-categorizing 2 hours as intervenor compensation claim preparation, CFC spent a total of 69.1 hours preparing this claim. CFC has used the expedited forms available to intervenors to simplify these tasks and is also experienced in the completion of compensation claims. We disallow 43.3 hours of Roberts’ 2017 hours in this category as excessive. PART IV: OPPOSITIONS AND COMMENTS No A. Opposition: Did any party oppose the Claim? B. Comment Period: Was the 30-day comment period waived (see No Rule 14.6(c)(6))? If not: Party Comment CPUC Discussion No comments received. FINDINGS OF FACT Consumer Federation of California has made a substantial contribution to D.17-05-013. The requested hourly rates for Consumer Federation of California’s representatives, as adjusted herein, 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 $192,275.20.
May 12, 2016 claims total of 15.17 hours for a DR response and writing testimony May 13, 2016 claims total of 20 hours for analysis and writing testimony We disallow all claimed time accrued after the initial 12 hours as excessive, for a total disallowance of 12.5 hours. [10] CFC requests a total of 67.1 hours of compensation for preparation of its Intervenor Compensation Claim. After re-categorizing 2 hours as intervenor compensation claim preparation, CFC spent a total of 69.1 hours preparing this claim. CFC has used the expedited forms available to intervenors to simplify these tasks and is also experienced in the completion of compensation claims. We disallow 43.3 hours of Roberts’ 2017 hours in this category as excessive. PART IV: OPPOSITIONS AND COMMENTS A. Opposition: Did any party oppose the Claim? No B. Comment Period: Was the 30-day comment period waived (see Rule 14.6(c)(6))? No If not: Party Comment CPUC Discussion No comments received. FINDINGS OF FACT Consumer Federation of California has made a substantial contribution to D.17-05-013. The requested hourly rates for Consumer Federation of California’s representatives, as adjusted herein, 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 $192,275.20.
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