The longer they take to set regulations or set criteria, the less likely it is that any state would be likely to comply.

The longer we go without putting a shunt in, the less likely she'll need one. We're cautiously optimistic.

This would be a huge expense and very difficult.

We would likely make a motion on Monday (for approval), assuming we?re satisfied with the criteria. Then there would be a 30-day opportunity for public input, and a final order.

This allows state agencies and regulations to respond.

During the '70s, a long list of state, local and federal regulations came into being that cumulatively relegated too many Californians to a lifetime of renting.