VII. Communications with Decision Makers

The rules, procedures, and reporting requirements regarding ex parte communications set forth in Pub. Util. Code § 1701.3(c), Rule 7(c), and Rule 7.1 are applicable to this proceeding.

Communications with the assigned ALJ shall be conducted through paper mail or electronic mail (tim@cpuc.ca.gov) and not by telephone. Prior to submitting a request regarding any matter to the assigned ALJ, the requesting party shall first communicate with all other parties and obtain their position on the request. The written or electronic communication to the ALJ shall contain the requesting party's representation regarding the position of the other parties on the request and shall be sent to the other parties on the service list.