Proceeding A0607026
Date Filed: July 25, 2006
Status: Closed


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Filer Requested Category: Quasi-legislative
Preliminary Category: Ratesetting
Commission Designated Category:
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY

DOCUMENTS
Number of Documents: 41

Type: REQUEST

Filing Date: January 15, 2008
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: For Compensation for Substantial Contribution to Decision 07-11-048.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: November 20, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MICKIEWICZ/CPUC
Description: SUMMARY: On November 15, 2007 Cynthia Walker, Deputy Director for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present was Andrew Ulmer, Chief Council for DRA. DRA expressed agreement with the intent of the draft decision to provide for a partial exemption from Public Utilities (P.U.) Code §851 for incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) subject to the Uniform Regulatory Framework (URF). DRA also expressed support for the draft decision's proposal that the Commission consider in a future rulemaking a broader exemption for the URF ILECs from P.U. Code §851. DRA reiterated its position that transactions that might affect the provision basic exchange service should not be accorded an exemption from P.U. Code §851. Contact Person: Karin Hieta; telephone: (415) 703-2732; e-mail: kar@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: November 20, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Bell Telephone Company
Description: SUMMARY: On November 15, 2007 Yvette Hogue, Executive Director - Regulatory for Pacific Bell Telephone Company (AT&T California) met with Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present were Lester Wong, advisor to Pres. Peevey; Kelly Hymes, advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich; Lindsay Brown, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn; Michael Sasser, General Attorney for AT&T California; and Peter Hayes, Director - Regulatory for AT&T California. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. AT&T stated it supports the Proposed Decision in this proceeding noting that the limited relief it provides is an important first step towards a full exemption from Section 851 for all carriers. AT&T also stated that the Commission should immediately open a Rulemaking to consider full exemption; section 851 hampers AT&T California's ability to efficiently manage its property; current procedures have resulted in significant delays in obtaining Section 851 approval; wireless and other providers were previously exempted from Se

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 13, 2007
Filed By:
Verizon California Inc.
Description: Reply; on the October 18, 2007 Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 13, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/YUN/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: Reply; on the Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 13, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Description: Reply; on Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: November 13, 2007
Filed By:
Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc.
MCI Communications Services, Inc.
MCI Metro Access Transmission Services
NYNEX Long Distance Company
TTI National, Inc.
Teleconnect Long Distance Services & Systems Company
Verizon California Inc.
Verizon Select Services Inc.
Description: SUMMARY: On November 9, 2007 Kurt Rasmussen, Director-Regulatory Affairs for Verizon California Inc. (Verizon), had a telephone conversation with Lester Wong, advisor to Pres. Peevey. Rasmussen reiterated the positions taken in Verizon's comments on the October 18, 2007 Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau. Specifically that the Proposed Decision be modified so as to not give the appearance of prejudging the outcome of the items under consideration in P.07-07-009 relative to the issues surrounding the retirement of copper loop telephone plant. Contact Person: Margo Ormiston; telephone: (415) 474-4708; email: margo.ormiston@verizon.com.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: November 9, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/GRAU/CPUC
Description: ALJ's Ruling serving the Proposed Decision on California Association of Competitive Telecommunications Companies and Sprint Nextel.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 6, 2007
Filed By:
Verizon California Inc.
Description: Opening; On the October 18, 2007 Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 6, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/Yun/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: on the Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 6, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Description: on Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: November 6, 2007
Filed By:
SureWest Telephone
Description: Opening; on Proposed Decision of ALJ Grau mailed October 18, 2007.

Type: PROPOSED DECISION

Filing Date: October 18, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/GRAU/CPUC
Description: Opinion granting URF ILECs a partial exemption from the Section 851 approval process. Pursuant to Rule 14.6(c)(9), comments on the proposed decision must be filed within 19 days of its mailing and reply comments must be filed within 5 days of filing date for opening comments.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: September 24, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/YUN/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: SUMMARY: On September 19, 2007 William Nusbaum, attorney for The Utility Reform Network (TURN) met with Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present were Natalie Billingsley, supervisor for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA); Karin Hieta, staff analyst for DRA; and Sindy Yun, attorney for DRA. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. DRA stated that it opposed AT&T's request for a blanket exemption for all transactions that fall under Public Utilities Code § 851. DRA and TURN recommended that the Commission review § 851 issues more comprehensively through a rulemaking. Contact Person: Sue Muniz; telephone: (415) 703-1858; e-mail: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: September 18, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Bell Telephone Company
Description: SUMMARY: On September 13, 2007 Yvette Hogue, Executive Director - Regulatory for Pacific Bell Telephone Company (AT&T California), met with Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present were Michael Sasser, General Attorney for AT&T California, and Peter Hayes, Director - Regulatory for AT&T California. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. AT&T California stated that Section 851 approval process is outdated and unnecessary in today's telecommunications market, and interferes with the economically efficient use of AT&T California's property. AT&T California noted that Section 851 approval requirements are inconsistent with the Commission's goal of a uniform regulatory framework and arguments that Section 851 approval is necessary to avoid the potential for improper cross-subsidization, are not valid. AT&T California requested an exemption from Section 851 and stated that the Commission should exercise its authority under Section 853(b) and grant AT&T California, and simil

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: September 17, 2007
Filed By:
Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc.
MCI Communications Services, Inc.
MCI Metro Access Transmission Services
NYNEX Long Distance Company
TTI National, Inc.
Teleconnect Long Distance Services & Systems Company
Verizon California Inc.
Verizon Select Services Inc.
Description: SUMMARY: On September 12, 2007 Timothy J. McCallion, President-West Region, Verizon California Inc. (Verizon), met with Cmmr. Chong in San Francisco. Also present were Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong; and Andres F. Irlando, Vice President of Verizon. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Verizon urged the Commission to exempt all carriers regulated under the Uniform Regulatory Framework (URF) from the requirements of Public Utilities Code § 851 pursuant to § 853(b). Verizon discussed how § 851 is an outdated regulation that no longer serves its intended purpose, needlessly hampers routine real estate transactions, and is inconsistent with URF. Verizon stated that § 851 is not necessary to address withdrawal of basic service or copper retirement. Verizon stressed that § 851 has nothing to do with copper retirement and that the prospect of state regulation of copper retirement would have a stifling effect on broadband investment contrary to the FCC's Triennial Review Order and would reverse

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: August 22, 2007
Filed By:
Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc.
MCI Communications Services, Inc.
MCI Metro Access Transmission Services
NYNEX Long Distance Company
TTI National, Inc.
Teleconnect Long Distance Services & Systems Company
Verizon California Inc.
Verizon Select Services Inc.
Description: SUMMARY: On August 22, 2007 Rudolph M. Reyes, Verizon's West Region Associate General Counsel sent a letter (attached to the notice) to Lester Wong, advisor to Pres. Peevey; Lindsay M. Brown, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn; Robert Haga, advisor to Cmmr. Chong; Kelly Hymes; advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich; and Timothy J. Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Simon. The letter addressed claims made by the Division of Ratepayer Advocates and The Utility Reform Network in the "discussion points" utilized in their recent ex parte meetings with the aforementioned advisors. Contact Person: Margo Ormiston, telephone: (415) 474-4708, email: margo.ormiston@verizon.com.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: July 24, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/YUN/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: SUMMARY: On July 24, 2007, William Nusbaum, attorney for The Utility Reform Network (TURN) met with Kelly Hymes, advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich in San Francisco. Also present were Natalie Billingsley, Supervisor for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA), Karin Hieta, Staff Analyst for DRA, and Sindy Yun, attorney for DRA. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. DRA and TURN stated that they oppose AT&T's 851 Application. Contact Person: Sue Muniz, telephone: (415) 703-1858, email: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: July 24, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/YUN/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: SUMMARY: On July 23, 2007, William Nusbaum, attorney for The Utility Reform Network (TURN) met with Lester Wong, advisor to Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present were Timothy Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Simon, Robert Wullenjohn, interim advisor to Cmmr. Bohn, Natalie Billingsley, Supervisor for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA), Karin Hieta, Staff Analyst for DRA, and Sindy Yun, attorney for DRA. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. DRA and TURN stated they oppose AT&T's 851 Application. Contact Person: Sue Muniz, telephone: (415) 703-1858, email: sam@cpuc.ca.gov.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
SureWest Telephone
Description: on ALJ Ruling Requesting Comments on Extending Relief Ordered in this Proceding.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc.
MCI Communications Services, Inc.
MCI Metro Access Transmission Services
TTI National, Inc.
Teleconnect Long Distance Services & Systems Company
Verizon California Inc
Verizon Select Services, Inc.
Description: supporting Extensions of Relief Granted in this Proceeding to other carriers.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/YUN/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: Joint; to ALJ June 4, 2007 Ruling Requesting Comments on Extending Relief Requested in this proceeding.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
Nextel of California, Inc.
Sprint Communications Company, L.P.
Sprint Spectrum L.P. as agent for Wireless Co., L.P.
Sprint Telephony PCS, L.P.
Description: on ALJ Ruling Requesting Comments on Extending Relief Ordered in this Proceeding.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
California Association of Competitive Telecommunications Companies
Description: on the ALJ's Ruling dated June 4, 2007.

Type: COMMENTS

Filing Date: June 14, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Bell Telephone Company
Description: in response to ALJ's Ruling requesting comments on extending relief ordered in this proceeding.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: June 6, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/GRAU/CPUC
Description: Regarding Notice of Intent to Claim Compensation Filed by The Utility Reform Network.

Type: RULING

Filing Date: June 4, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/GRAU/CPUC
Description: Requesting Comments on Extending Relief Ordered in This Proceeding. Comments shall be filed on or before June 14, 2007.

Type: NOTICE

Filing Date: April 20, 2007
Filed By:
The Utility Reform Network
Description: of Intent to Claim Compensation.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: April 10, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Bell Telephone Company
Description: On April 5, 2007, Yvette Hogue, Executive Director - Regulatory, Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California (AT&T), met with Timothy Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Chong, in San Francisco. Also present were Michael Sasser, General Attorney, and Emery Borsodi, Director - Regulatory, of AT&T. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. AT&T representatives stated that the Commission had a record sufficient to allow expeditious and favorable resolution of the application, and that if further proceedings were needed, the Commission should immediately issue a decision to allow AT&T to use the advice letter process available to CLECs and NDIECs to obtain Section 851 approval. The representatives suggested that this proceeding should be categorized as quasi-legislative. Contact: Noreen Urrutia, (415) 778-1299

Type: STATEMENT

Filing Date: March 14, 2007
Filed By:
SureWest Telephone
Description: Prehearing conference statement (filing date changed per ALJ Grau's email ruling of February 15, 2007).

Type: STATEMENT

Filing Date: March 14, 2007
Filed By:
Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc.
MCI Communications Services, Inc.
MCI Metro Access Transmission Services
TTI National, Inc.
Teleconnect Long Distance Services & Systems Company
Verizon California Inc.
Verizon Select Services, Inc.
Description: Prehearing conference statement (filing date changed per ALJ Grau's email ruling of February 15, 2007).

Type: STATEMENT

Filing Date: March 14, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/WHANG/CPUC
The Utility Reform Network
Description: Joint prehearing conference statement (filing date changed per ALJ Grau's email ruling of February 15, 2007).

Type: STATEMENT

Filing Date: March 14, 2007
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Description: Prehearing Conference;

Type: RULING

Filing Date: February 8, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/GRAU/CPUC
Description: Setting Prehearing Conference and Ordering Prehearing Conference Statements. Prehearing Conference Statements shall be filed on or before February 22, 2007.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: October 10, 2006
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Description: On October 5, 2006, Yvette Hogue, Executive Director-Regulatory, for Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T California (AT&T), met with Timothy Sullivan, advisor to Cmmr. Chong, in San Francisco. Also present was Emery Borsodi, Director-Regulatory, for AT&T. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. AT&T representatives stated that the Section 851 approval process is inconsistent with the Commission's goal of achieving a uniform regulatory framework and the Commission should exercise its authority under Section 853(b) to grant AT&T and other like-situated carriers an exemption from Section 851 requirements. AT&T representatives also indicated that no hearings are justified.

Type: REPLY

Filing Date: September 11, 2006
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Description: to Protest and Responses to Application.

Type: RESPONSE

Filing Date: August 31, 2006
Filed By:
SureWest Telephone
Description: to Application.

Type: RESPONSE

Filing Date: August 31, 2006
Filed By:
BELL ATLANTIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
MCI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
MCI METRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES
TELECONNECT LONG DISTANCE SERVICES & SYSTEMS COMPANY
TTI NATIONAL, INC.
VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. AND AFFILIATES:
VERIZON SELECT SERVICES, INC.
Description: conditionally supporting Application of AT&T California.

Type: RESOLUTION ALJ-176 CATEGORIZATION

Filing Date: August 24, 2006
Filed By:
COMR/CPUC
Description: Resolution ALJ 176-3177; Ratification of preliminary determinations of category adopted.

Type: PROTEST

Filing Date: August 24, 2006
Filed By:
DRA/WHANG/CPUC
William R. Nusbaum
Description: to Application.

Type: APPLICATION

Filing Date: July 25, 2006
Filed By:
PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Description: for a Commission Order Exempting AT&T California from the Requirements of Public Utilities Code Section 851.

DECISIONS
Number of Decisions: 2

Decision Number: D0804019

Rendered Date: April 10, 2008
Effective Date: April 10, 2008
Description: Grants intervenor compensation to The Utility Reform Network for substantial contribution to Decision 07-11-048. This proceeding is closed.

Decision Number: D0711048

Rendered Date: November 16, 2007
Effective Date: November 16, 2007
Description: Denies Pacific Bell Telephone Company's application, and grants Uniform Regulatory Framework incumbent local exchange carriers, a partial exemption from the Section 851 approval process. This proceeding is closed.

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