6. Parties and Service List

In this investigation we may adopt principles that bear on the transmission investment decisions of the IOUs. In light of this, we name as Respondents all load-serving entities as defined in Pub. Util. Code § 380(j). These entities are parties to the proceeding pursuant to Rule 1.4(d) and are listed in Attachment B. Both the CAISO and the CEC's participation will be important in evaluating the transmission planning, permitting, and development issues raised by this Investigation and Rulemaking. Thus, we encourage both entities to participate. We will also seek input from federal agency staff when appropriate.

The temporary service list for this proceeding is set forth in Attachments A and B. The service lists for I.05-09-005, R.06-02-012, R.06-05-027 and A.07-06-031 are appended to this order as Attachment A, and a list of respondents is appended as Attachment B, and these lists shall be used for service until a service list for this proceeding is established following the PHC.

The temporary service list will be replaced after the PHC; all respondents shall be parties to the proceeding. All other persons or entities wanting to be included in the service list should take additional steps even if their names are on the temporary service list. Persons who seek party status or wish to monitor this proceeding may do so by informing the Commission's Process Office (process_office@cpuc.ca.gov) of his or her intent to participate and providing the following information no later than April 14, 2008:

1. Name and organization represented, if any;

2. Address;

3. Telephone number;

4. E-mail address; and

5. Assignment to the party, state service, or information only category. If requesting party status, the request should include a description of the nature of the expected participation.

The Process Office shall develop a service list based on the appearances at the first PHC and other requests received by the time of the PHC. This service list shall be posted on the Commission's Website, www.cpuc.ca.gov, as soon as practicable. Parties should notify the Process Office of any address changes or if they wish to be removed from the service list. Any other problems or questions about the service list after it is posted on the Commission's Website should be brought to the attention of the assigned ALJ. The service list will be updated in accordance with the described procedures, consistent with Rule 1.9.

All filings in this proceeding may be made electronically according to Resolution ALJ-188 and served consistent with Rule 1.10. Consistent with those rules, a hard copy of all pleadings shall be concurrently served on the assigned ALJ.