Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Paul Clanon, Executive Director

Headquarters	Southern California Office
505 Van Ness Avenue	320 West 4th Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA  94102	Los Angeles, CA  90013
(415) 703-2782	(213) 576-7000

 

Daily Calendar

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

 

 

·         Commission Meetings

·         Notices

·         Public Meetings and Workshops

·         Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))

·         New Filings

·         Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing

·         Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer’s Decisions/Arbitrator’s Reports

·         Advice Letter Filings

·         Miscellaneous Transportation Items

·         Miscellaneous Communications Matters

·         Table of Submission Dates for the Preceding Two Weeks

·         Changes to Hearing Calendar

·         Hearings

·         Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c))

 

 

 

 

 

	The Commission’s policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities.
The CPUC encourages all Californians to participate in its meetings, hearings, workshops, and proceedings.  We try to hold our public meetings only in places that are wheelchair accessible and which can accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to people with disabilities.  Please see the notice of the meeting you wish to attend for more specifics. If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting.  Contact the Public Advisor’s Office by any one of the following:
Email:      public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov              toll-free:  1-866-849-8390              Voice:     415-703-2074		FAX:  415-355-5404  (Attn.:  Public Advisor) TTY:  1-866-836-7825 (toll-free)            1-415-703-5282

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

 

June 27, 2013	9:30 am	San Francisco
July 11, 2013	9:30 am	San Francisco
July 25, 2013	9:30 am	San Francisco

COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)

 

Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered.

 

June 24, 2013	1:30 pm	San Francisco
July 8, 2013	1:30 pm	San Francisco
July 22, 2013	1:30 pm	San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

Notice of Public Participation Hearing – A.12-11-009 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M)

June 19, 2013 2 pm and 7 pm

Alfred E. Alquist Office Building - Auditorium 100 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA  95113

The public participation hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Michel Peter Florio and Administrative Law Judge Thomas R. Pulsifer will preside.  There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242 or sbf@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business days before the hearing.

Notice of Public Participation Hearing – A.12-11-009 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M)

June 24, 2013 1 pm

Soledad City Hall Council Chambers 248 Main Street Soledad, CA  93960

The public participation hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Michel Peter Florio and Administrative Law Judge Thomas R. Pulsifer will preside.  There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242 or sbf@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business days before the hearing.

Notice of Public Participation Hearing – A.12-11-009 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M)

June 25, 2013 7 pm

San Luis Obispo City County Library Library Community Room 995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA  93401

The public participation hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Michel Peter Florio and Administrative Law Judge Thomas R. Pulsifer will preside.  There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242 or sbf@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business days before the hearing.

Notice of Final Oral Argument – A.07-06-031 - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Concerning the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (Segments 4 through 11)

June 26, 2013 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco, CA  94102

Pursuant to Public Utilities Code § 1701.3(d), a final oral argument in the above-entitled matter will be held before a quorum of the Commission and Administrative Law Judge Jean Vieth.
Parties desiring expedited or daily transcripts should advise the Chief Hearing Reporter by telephone at (415) 703-2288, no later than three days prior to the final oral argument.
If you have questions about the hearing date, time, or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242.

Notice of Public Participation Hearing – R.11-03-013 - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program

July 17, 2013 4 pm

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors 825 5th Street Eureka, CA  95501

The public participation hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Catherine J.K. Sandoval and Administrative Law Judge Maribeth A. Bushey will preside.  There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242 or sbf@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business days before the hearing.

Notice of Public Participation Hearing – R.11-03-013 - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program

July 31, 2013 4 pm

Fresno City Hall Council Chambers 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA  93721

The public participation hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Catherine J.K. Sandoval and Administrative Law Judge Maribeth A. Bushey will preside.  There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242 or sbf@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business days before the hearing.

Notice of Public Participation Hearing – R.11-03-013 - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program

August 13, 2013 4 pm

Laurel Inn and Conference Center 801 West Laurel Drive Salinas, CA  93906

The public participation hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Catherine J.K. Sandoval and Administrative Law Judge Maribeth A. Bushey will preside.  There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-5242 or sbf@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business days before the hearing.

 

NOTICES

Charge for Commission Documents

To purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00.

Commission Resources Available for Rental

The auditorium, hearing rooms, and training room at the headquarters of the California Public Utilities Commission, located at 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, are available for rent.  Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Scott Finger (415) 703-1641.

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES

Public Workshop Notice – R. 11-09-011 – Smart Inverter Functionalities Workshop

June 21, 2013 9:15 am – 4 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco, CA  94102 Conference Phone Line:  1-866-812-4996 Participant Code:  2830995# Live broadcast on the web at:  www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml/

This workshop will discuss the first phase of a smart inverter implementation plan that recommends smart inverter capabilities that could be required to ensure the long-term safety, reliability, and efficiency of the power grid with high penetration distributed generation.
Workshop discussions will cover smart inverter functionality recommendations and a proposed testing and implementation plan for validating the recommended functions among other topics.  For information or questions about this workshop, please contact Jamie Ormond, CPUC Energy Division, at Jamie.Ormond@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703 – 1193.
This workshop will be available in real-time and archived thereafter via video webcast at www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml/.

Public Meeting Notice – Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) – Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC)

June 21, 2013 10 am – 4 pm

DDTP Main Office 1333 Broadway Street, Suite 500, Large Conference Room Oakland, CA  94612

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introduction of TADDAC Members; II. Minutes of the May 17, 2013 TADDAC Meeting, Review of Action Items List from the May Meeting; III. Approval of Agenda; IV. Administrative Business, A. Report from CPUC Staff, B. Report from the Chair, C. Report from CCAF; V. Public Input (Morning and Afternoon); VI. Unfinished Business, A. Discussion of Revised Conflict of Interest Form, B. Discussion of Filling Committee Seat Vacancies, C. Status Report of the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program; and VII. New Business A. EPAC Report and Recommendations, B. Viewing of the Visually Assisted Speech to Speech Demonstration Video, C. Review of TADDAC Charter and Possible Changes, D. Member Reports, E. Future Meetings and Agendas, F. Interview of Candidate for the Deaf Community Seat.
MEETING INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Patsy Emerson, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1147 or via e-mail at pemerson@ddtp.org, or visit the website at ddtp.org.
ASSISTIVE REQUESTS
DDTP provides the following communication assistance at all Administrative Committee meetings:  ASL Interpreting, Real-Time Captioning, and Assistive Listening Devices.  If you require any other communication assistance, please describe it in detail when notifying us so that we may ensure accessibility.  If you are a member of the public who needs communication assistance and plan to attend this meeting, please notify Patsy Emerson 5 days prior to the meeting date at pemerson@ddtp.org.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE
Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.  People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure to attend this meeting.

Public Workshop Notice – R.07-01-041 – Workshop on Direct Participation Rules (Rule 24) for Demand Response in Wholesale Markets

June 24, 2013 10 am – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Training Room (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco, CA  94102

Ordering Paragraph 34 of Commission Decision 12-11-025 directs Commission staff to hold workshop(s) to finalize Electric Rule 24.  Electric Rule 24 addresses direct participation of demand response resources in wholesale markets.  The purpose of the workshop is to identify and resolve all remaining issues for the implementation of Rule 24 with interested stakeholders.  A meeting agenda will be e-mailed to the service list of R.07-01-041 no later than June 20.  For information or questions about this workshop, please contact Scarlett Liang-Uejio at (415) 703-1851 or scl@cpuc.ca.gov.  For more details about Rule 24, please see the attached decision:  http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M037/K494/37494080.PDF.

Public Teleconference Meeting – Emerging Issues and Climate Change Subcommittee of the Low Income Oversight Board

June 24, 2013 2 pm – 4 pm

Via Teleconference with Board Member Gene Rodrigues at Junipero Serra State Office Building 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500 Conference Room A Los Angeles, CA  90013 And via Teleconference With Board Member Charlie Toledo at Suscol Intertribal Council 575 Lincoln Avenue, #215 Napa, CA  94558 Additional location at California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room D (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco, CA  94102 Conference Phone Line:  1-866-621-8358 Participant Code:  6224559#

AGENDA

I. Introductions; II. Opening Comments from Committee Members; III. Public Comment; IV. Review Lifeline Questions; V. Create Suggestion; VI. Designate Assignments; VII. Set Next Meeting Date; and VIII. Closing.
This is a public meeting.  Interested parties may attend in person or via teleconference.  If any accommodations are needed, please contact Zaida Amaya at (916) 928-4702, mailing address 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA  94102.  Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least 5 days prior to the scheduled meeting.  Notice of the Emerging Issues and Climate Change Subcommittee of the Low Income Oversight Board meeting can be accessed at:  www.liob.org.
Interested parties may review and download the LifeLine questions that the Emerging Issues and Climate Change subcommittee will be discussing at:  http://www.liob.org/docs/LifeLine%20Customer%20Feedback%20Questions.pdf.
This meeting notice is being sent to all parties on the service lists of Applications A.08-05-022 et al., A.11-05-017, A.11-05-018, A.11-05-019, A.11-05-020 and A. 11-06-016.
Members of the Low Income Oversight Board who are not members of this committee may be attending the meeting only as observers.

Public Workshop Notice – R.12-06-013 – Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s Own Motion to Conduct a Comprehensive Examination of Investor Owned Electric Utilities’ Residential Rate Structures, the Transition to Time Varying and Dynamic Rates, and Other Statutory Obligations

June 25, 2013 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco Conference Phone Line:  877-930-0524 Participant Code:  9183912 Live Webcast Information:  www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml

The Commission will hold a workshop for parties to discuss their rate design proposals filed in response to the Assigned Commissioner’s Ruling requesting proposals.
At the June 25^th Workshop, each party will have the opportunity to give a detailed presentation on specific rate design elements from their proposal.  Professor Severin Borenstein of the Haas School of Business UC Berkeley will provide general observations on the proposals.  Parties will also have the opportunity to discuss the need for additional workshops.  A detailed draft agenda will be distributed to the service list for this proceeding later this week.  This workshop will be available in real-time and archived thereafter via video webcast at www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml/.  For further information on the workshop contact Gabe Petlin at CPUC:  GP1@cpuc.ca.gov.

(UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice – R.13-03-008 – Order Instituting Rulemaking to Add Speech Generating Devices to the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (REVISED AS OF 6/14/13)

June 26, 2013 9 am

DDTP Headquarters 1333 Broadway, Suite 500 Oakland, CA  94612

The purpose of the working group meetings is to discuss and develop recommendations to the Commission regarding the development of a Speech Generating Device program and associated rules pursuant to Assembly Bill 136 (which amended Public Utilities Code Section 2881).  For further information regarding these working group meetings, please contact Tyrone Chin at 415-703-1633 or tch@cpuc.ca.gov.  If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from Patsy Emerson (Pemerson@ddtp.org. and 510-302-1147) at least seven business days in advance of the meeting.

Public Workshop Notice – R.10-12-007 – Workshop on Results of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Energy Storage Use Cases

June 28, 2013 10 am – 4 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco, CA  94102 Teleconference number:  1-877-930-0524 Participant code:  3494395# Webex information:  TBD

This workshop will review recently released consultant reports from EPRI and DNV KEMA on results of preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis for energy storage applications, as described in Energy Storage Rulemaking R.10-12-007.  For information, please contact:  Aloke Gupta 415-703-5239 or Arthur O’Donnell, 415-703-1184.

 (UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice – R.09-06-019 – Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California High Cost Fund B Program (REVISED AS OF 6/14/13)

July 10, 2013 9:30 am – 4 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Hearing Room A (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco Phone Bridge Access Number:  1-866-453-6703 Participant Code:  218594#

The purpose of this 2^nd workshop is to further discuss and seek consensus regarding the next steps necessary to produce updated statewide Census Block Group mapping data based on the 2010 federal census for purposes of revising the cost proxies utilized to calculate California High Cost Fund B support amounts.
For more information, please contact Felix Robles (fvr@cpuc.ca.gov; 415-703- 2801 or Richard Maniscalco (rcm@cpuc.ca.gov; 415-703-2005) of the Commission’s Communications Division.

NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))

 

The Energy Division has prepared a Draft Resolution E-4529 for the June 27, 2013, Commission Meeting.  This Draft Resolution is about:  Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) requests the Commission approve the Confirmation for Resource Adequacy Capacity Product that PG&E has executed with Calpine Energy Services, L.P.  Any questions or comments should be directed to Cem.Turhal@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M065/K605/65605784.PDF.

 

The Energy Division has prepared a Draft Resolution E-4569 for the June 27, 2013, Commission Meeting.  This Draft Resolution is about:  Southern California Edison Company (“SCE”) requests the Commission approve two Confirmations for Resource Adequacy Capacity Products that SCE executed with Calpine Energy Services, L.P. (“Calpine”).  Any questions or comments should be directed to Cem.Turhal@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M065/K719/65719623.PDF.

 

The Energy Division has prepared a Draft Resolution E-4589 for the June 27, 2013, Commission Meeting.  This Draft Resolution is about:  PG&E Company requests approval of a third amendment to a power purchase agreement between Arlington Wind Project, LLC and PG&E.  Any questions or comments should be directed to Lewis.Bichkoff@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M065/K901/65901568.docx.

 

The Energy Division has prepared a Draft Resolution E-4591 for the June 27, 2013, Commission Meeting.  This Draft Resolution is about:  Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) filed amended tariffs adopted in Decision (D.) 11-12-018.  Resolution E-4591 replaces and supersedes Resolution E-4479 in its entirety.

 

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M067/K638/67638716.PDF.

 

 

 

 

 

The Safety Enforcement Division has prepared Resolution ESRB – 3 for the June 27, 2013, Commission Meeting.  The resolution grants Pacific Gas and Electric’s Company’s (PG&E) request to permit Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and other municipal agencies to permanently attach remote meter reading equipment to PG&E Electric distribution poles and streetlight poles in accordance General Order 95, Rule 34.  Any questions or comments should be directed to RGF@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The web link is:

Please use this link to view the published document.

Please use this link to view the published document.

 

 

 

 

 

The Energy Division has prepared a Draft Resolution E-4595 for the July 11, 2013, Commission Meeting.  This Draft Resolution addresses Southern California Edison Company’s request for authorization to demonstrate the direct participation of a retail Customer's Vehicle-to-Grid Non-Generating Resource in the CAISO wholesale markets. (SCE’s Advice Letter 2889-E).  Any questions or comments should be directed to Noel.Crisostomo@cpuc.ca.gov and Damon.Franz@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M067/K518/67518952.doc.

 

NOTICE FOR DAILY CALENDAR

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF

INVESTIGATION RECORDS

 

Resolution L-450 authorizes disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of an incident that occurred on May 10, 2012 in 405 Freeway at Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, once the investigation is complete.
On June 4, 2013, the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.  Comments shall be served no later than July 1, 2013, and reply comments shall be served no later than July 8, 2013.
Resolution L-450 will be on the agenda at the July 11, 2013, Commission meeting.  The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.  When the Commission acts on the draft resolution, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare its own order.  Only when the Commission acts does the resolution become binding on the parties.  Finally, an original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service should be submitted to:

 

Fred Harris, Staff Counsel
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone:  415-703-1557
E-mail:  fnh@cpuc.ca.gov; jva@cpuc.ca.gov

 

NOTICE FOR DAILY CALENDAR

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF

INVESTIGATION RECORDS

 

Resolution L-451 authorizes disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of a gas explosion that occurred on February 25, 2011 at Sierra Village Mobile Home Park, Mi Wuk, California, once the investigation is complete.
On June 5, 2013, the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.  Comments shall be served no later than July 1, 2013, and reply comments shall be served no later than July 8, 2013.
Resolution L-451 will be on the agenda at the July 11, 2013 Commission meeting.  The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.  When the Commission acts on the draft resolution, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare its own order.  Only when the Commission acts does the resolution become binding on the parties.  Finally, an original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service should be submitted to:

 

Fred Harris, Staff Counsel
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA  94102-3298
Telephone:  415-703-1557
E-mail:  fnh@cpuc.ca.gov; jva@cpuc.ca.gov

 

NOTICE FOR DAILY CALENDAR

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF

INVESTIGATION RECORDS

 

Resolution L-452 authorizes disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of an April 22, 2013 gas incident that occurred in or around the 2900 block of Alta Vista Drive in Bakersfield, California, once the investigation is complete.
On June 5, 2013, the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.  Comments shall be served no later than July 1, 2013, and reply comments shall be served no later than July 8, 2013.
Resolution L-452 will be on the agenda at the July 11, 2013 Commission meeting.  The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.  When the Commission acts on the draft resolution, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare its own order.  Only when the Commission acts does the resolution become binding on the parties.  Finally, an original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service should be submitted to:

 

Fred Harris, Staff Counsel
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA  94102-3298
Telephone:  415-703-1557
E-mail:  fnh@cpuc.ca.gov; jva@cpuc.ca.gov

 

(UPDATED as of 5/29/13)  The ALJ Division has prepared draft Resolution ALJ-290 for the August 15, 2013, Commission meeting.  The resolution would amend the Rules of Practice and Procedure (Title 20, Division 1, of the California Code of Regulations) to reflect changes in the Commission’s administration, provide consistency between the rules, and provide greater clarity.  Notice of this draft has been sent to subscribers to the Rules-Update list for notification of proposed changes to the Rules of Practice and Procedure.  (See http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/practitioner.)
Notice of these proposed amendments was published in the California Regulatory Notice Register 2013 no. 21-Z on May 24, 2013.  Any person may submit written comments concerning the proposed rule amendments.  The written comment period closes at 5:00 p.m. on July 8, 2013.  All comments must be served on ALJ Hallie Yacknin by email at hallie.yacknin@cpuc.ca.gov or by post at California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA  94102.

 

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M064/K139/64139676.PDF.

 

NEW FILINGS

 

NONE

 

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

 

NONE

 

PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER’S DECISIONS * ARBITRATOR’S REPORTS

 

NONE

 

ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

 

NONE

 

MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS

 

NONE

 

 

CHANGES TO HEARING CALENDAR

NEW SETTINGS

 

7/24/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Tsen & ALJ Clark Comr Peevey	A.13-04-018 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Global Telco Group Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Resold and Limited Facilities-Based Interexchange Telecommunications Services within California., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
8/7/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Darling Comr Ferron	A.12-12-012 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in its 2012 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding (U39E); And Related Matter A.12-12-013 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also August 8 - 9)

RESETTINGS - NONE

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR - NONE

HEARINGS CONTINUED - NONE

HEARINGS CONCLUDED

 

ALJ Colbert	C.13-04-016 (ECP) Gary Beaudrie, Complainant vs. Ramona Water Company (U380W), Defendant, Expedited Complaint Proceeding in Palm Desert held and concluded
ALJ Bushey	R.11-03-013 – Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program. Public Participation Hearing in Los Angeles held and concluded
ALJ Bemesderfer	R.13-03-009 - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Whether to Adopt, Amend, or Repeal Regulations Governing Safety Standards for the Use of 25 kV Electric Lines to Power High Speed Trains, Prehearing Conference held and concluded.

HEARINGS

 

Dates in parentheses following the word “also” are subject to change without notice.  The assigned Commissioner’s name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing.

 

(PHC) = Prehearing Conference	(ECP) = Expedited Complaint Procedure	(CA) = Closing Argument
(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing	(OSC) = Order to Show Cause	(LM) = Law & Motion
(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing	(WS) = Workshop	(OA) = Oral Argument
(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting	(FPH) = Full Panel Hearing	(STC) = Status Conference
(AH) = Arbitration Hearing	(FOA) = Final Oral Argument	(DC) = Discovery Conference
(APPEAL) = Appeal Hearing of General Order 156	(CITATION) = Appeal Hearing of Citation	(SCF) = Settlement Conference
(REVOCATION) = Appeal of Revocation

 

6/19/13 1:30 p.m. ALJ Moosen Comr. Peterman	R.13-01-010 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Conduct a Comprehensive Examination of the California Teleconnect Fund, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
6/19/13 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. ALJ Pulsifer Comr Florio	A.12-11-009 (PPH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M). And Related Matter: I.13-03-007 Alfred E. Alquist Building Auditorium, 100 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
6/24/13 1:00 p.m. ALJ Pulsifer Comr Florio	A.12-11-009 (PPH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M), Soledad City Hall Council Chambers, 248 Main Street, Soledad, CA  93960
6/25/13 7:00 p.m. ALJ Pulsifer Comr Florio	A.12-11-009 (PPH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M), San Luis Obispo City County Library, Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA  93401
6/26/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Vieth Comr Peevey	A.07-06-031 (FOA) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Concerning the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (Segments 4 through 11), Commission Auditorium, San Francisco
7/1/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Long Comr Sandoval	C.12-03-017 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Fred Coleman, Steven Wallace, Larry L. Vaughn and Ruth Dargitz, Complainants, vs. Odd Fellows Sierra Recreation Association, Defendant, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Note:  Parties may participate by phone by calling 877-347-9604, Participant Passcode is 771069)
7/8/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Long Comr Peevey	A.12-12-002 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for 2013 Rate Design Window Proceeding (U39E), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July 9 – 12)
7/9/13 9:30 a.m. ALJ Mason Comr Sandoval	A.12-07-007 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of California Water Service Company (U60W), a California corporation, for an order 1) authorizing it to increase rates for water service by $92,765,000 or 19.4% in test year 2014, 2) authorizing it to increase rates on January 1, 2015 by $17,240,000 or 3.0%, and on January 1, 2016 by $16,950,000 or 2.9% in accordance with the Rate Case Plan, and 3) adopting other related rulings and relief necessary to implement the Commission's ratemaking policies, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July 10 – 12, July 22 – 23; and August 1 – 2)
7/15/13 9:00 a.m. ALJ Pulsifer Comr Florio	A.12-11-009 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, to Increase Rates and Charges for Electric and Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2014 (U39M), And Related Matters: I.13-03-007 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July 16 – 19, July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 2, and August 4 – 9)
7/16/13 9:00 a.m. ALJ Vieth Comr Florio	A.10-12-017 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities with Voltages between 50 kV and 200 kV: Falcon Ridge Substation Project, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July 17)
7/17/13 4:00 p.m. ALJ Bushey Comr Sandoval	R.11-03-013 (PPH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program, Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA  95501
7/18/13 11:00 a.m. ALJ Burcham Comr Florio	A.09-09-001 (EH) - In the Matter of the Updated and Corrected Application of GREAT OAKS WATER CO. (U162W) for an Order Authorizing an Increase in Rates Charged for Water Service, increasing the revenue requirement by $1,846,100 or 14.94% in 2010, by $254,425 or 1.79% in 2011, and by $165,822 or 1.14% in 2012, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
7/19/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Dudney Comr Sandoval	A.13-03-006 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Logical Telecom, LP for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Interexchange Carrier Telephone Services pursuant  to the Provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1001, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
7/23/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ McKinney Comr Ferron	A.12-11-007 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities with Voltages between 50 kV and 200 kV: Sunshine Canyon Landfill 66 kV Subtransmission Line Relocation Project, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
7/24/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Tsen & ALJ Clark Comr Florio	A.13-04-018 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Global Telco Group Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Resold and Limited Facilities-Based Interexchange Telecommunications Services within California, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
7/29/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Dudney Comr Ferron	A.12-01-008 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) For Authority To Implement Optional Pilot Program To Increase Customer Access To Solar Generated Electricity, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also July30)
7/30/13 10:30 a.m. ALJ Colbert	C.13-05-001 (ECP) - Walter Lubell and Candi Pionessa, Complainants, vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant, Junipero Serra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA  90013
7/31/13 4:00 p.m. ALJ Bushey Comr Sandoval	R.11-03-013 (PPH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program, Fresno City Hall Council Chambers, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA  93721
8/5/13 9:30 a.m. ALJ Darling ALJ Dudney Comr Florio	I.12-10-013 (EH) - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Services and Facilities of Southern California Edison Company and San Diego Gas and Electric Company Associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Units 2 and 3, And Related Matters: A.13-03-005 A.13-03-013 A.13-03-014 A.13-01-016 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also August 6)
8/7/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Darling Comr Ferron	A.12.12-012 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in its 2012 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding (U39E), (Not Consolidated) A.12-12-013 - Joint Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for the 2012 Nuclear Decommissioning  Cost Triennial Proceeding to Set Contribution Levels for the Companies' Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds and Address Other Related Decommissioning Issues, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also August 8 – 9)
8/12/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Kim Comr Sandoval	A.12-12-024 (EH) - Application of Southwest Gas Corporation (U905G) for Authority to Increase Rates and Charges for Gas Service in California, Effective January 1, 2014, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also August 13 – 16)
8/13/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Long Comr Sandoval	C.12-03-017 (EH) - Fred Coleman, Steven Wallace, Larry L. Vaughn and Ruth Dargitz, Complainants vs. Odd Fellows Sierra Recreation Association, Defendant, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also August 14)
8/13/13 4:00 p.m. ALJ Bushey Comr Sandoval	R.11-03-013 (PPH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Revisions to the California Universal Telephone Service (LifeLine) Program, Laurel Inn and Conference Center, 801 West Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA  93906
9/10/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Minkin Comr Peevey	A.12-10-003 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for an Order Authorizing the Transfer of Costs Incurred in 2011 for a Long-Term Water Supply Project for the Monterey County District to its Special Request 1 Surcharge Balancing Account, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also September 11)
9/12/13 11:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Simon	C.08-08-006 (PHC) - Qwest Communications Company, LLC (U-5335-C), Complainant v. MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (U-5253-C), XO Communications Services, Inc. (U-5553-C), TW Telecom of California, L.P. (U-5358-C), Granite Telecommunications, Inc. (U-6842-C), Advanced Telcom, Inc. dba Integra Telecom (fdba Eschelon Telecom, Inc.) (U-6083-C), Level 3 Communications (U-5941-C), and Cox California Telecom II, LLC (U-5684-C), Access One, Inc. (U-6104-C), ACN Communications Services, Inc. (U-6342-C), Arrival Communications, Inc. (U-5248-C), Blue Casa Communications, Inc. (U-6764-C), Broadwing Communications, LLC (U-5525-C), Budget Prepay, Inc. (U-6654-C), BullsEye Telecom, Inc. (U-6695-C), Ernest Communications, Inc. (U-6077-C), Mpower Communications Corp. (U-5859-C), Navigator Telecommunications, LLC (U-6167-C), nii Communications, Ltd. (U-6453-C), Pacific Centrex Services, Inc. (U-5998-C), PaeTec Communications, Inc. (U-6097-C), Telekenex, Inc. (U-6647-C), Telscape Communications, Inc. (U-6589-C), U.S. TelePacific Corp. (U-5271-C), and Utility Telephone, Inc. (U-5807-C), Defendants, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
9/24/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Simon	C.08-08-006 (EH) - Qwest Communications Company, LLC (U-5335-C), Complainant v. MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (U-5253-C), XO Communications Services, Inc. (U-5553-C), TW Telecom of California, L.P. (U-5358-C), Granite Telecommunications, Inc. (U-6842-C), Advanced Telcom, Inc. dba Integra Telecom (fdba Eschelon Telecom, Inc.) (U-6083-C), Level 3 Communications (U-5941-C), and Cox California Telecom II, LLC (U-5684-C), Access One, Inc. (U-6104-C), ACN Communications Services, Inc. (U-6342-C), Arrival Communications, Inc. (U-5248-C), Blue Casa Communications, Inc. (U-6764-C), Broadwing Communications, LLC (U-5525-C), Budget Prepay, Inc. (U-6654-C), BullsEye Telecom, Inc. (U-6695-C), Ernest Communications, Inc. (U-6077-C), Mpower Communications Corp. (U-5859-C), Navigator Telecommunications, LLC (U-6167-C), nii Communications, Ltd. (U-6453-C), Pacific Centrex Services, Inc. (U-5998-C), PaeTec Communications, Inc. (U-6097-C), Telekenex, Inc. (U-6647-C), Telscape Communications, Inc. (U-6589-C), U.S. TelePacific Corp. (U-5271-C), and Utility Telephone, Inc. (U-5807-C), Defendants, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also September 25 – 27)
10/28/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Gamson Comr Florio	R.12-03-014 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Integrate and Refine Procurement Policies and Consider Long-Term Procurement Plans, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also October 29 – November 11 Track 4; December 12 – 6; and December 9 – 13 Track 2) (Note:  Hearing will start at 10:00 a.m. on the 1st day of each week and 9:30 a.m. on the remaining days)
11/18/13 10:00 a.m. ALJ Wilson Comr Florio	A.13-04-001 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Commission Finding that its Procurement-Related and Other Operations for the Record Period January 1 Through December 31, 2012 Complied with its Adopted Procurement Plan; for Verification of its Entries in the Energy Resource Recovery Account and Other Regulatory Accounts; and for Recovery of $4.998 Million Recorded in Six Memorandum Accounts, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (Also November 19)

NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))

(A quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend All-Party Meetings noticed on the Daily Calendar.)

Notice Of All-Party Meeting:  R.10-12-007 - Order Instituting Rulemaking Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2514 to Consider the Adoption of Procurement Targets for Viable and Cost-Effective Energy Storage Systems

June 25, 2013 10 am

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Courtroom (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco, CA  94102

An all-party meeting is scheduled to discuss Commissioner Peterman’s proposal for storage procurement targets and mechanisms.  Any interested party is invited to join.  Parties should RSVP to Commissioner Peterman’s Advisor Melicia Charles at Melicia.Charles@cpuc.ca.gov by no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2013 if they wish to speak at the all-party meeting.