8. Briefing and Schedule
Parties may brief the issues identified in this scoping memo pursuant to the following schedule. To the extent that parties have addressed any of the issues in their protest, responses, or legal briefs on res judicata, they may incorporate them by reference in their opening and reply briefs.
The following schedule will be adhered to as closely as possible.
Event
Date
Applications filed
March 4, 2005
PHC held
June 7, 2005
Briefs on res judicata filed
June 29, 2005
Scoping Memo issued
July 18, 2005
Additional information to be filed
August 5, 2005
Concurrent Opening Briefs
September 7, 2005
Concurrent Reply Briefs
September 21, 2005
Draft Decision
December 20, 2005
Opening Comments
January 9, 2006
Reply Comments
January 16, 2006
Commission Decision
January 2006
In Section 1 of Senate Bill (SB) 960 (Ch. 96-0856), the Legislature urges the Commission to resolve the issues within the scope of a proceeding categorized as ratesetting, such as this, within 18 months from the date of the filing of the application. The schedule that we have adopted should allow us to meet that goal.
Pursuant to Rule 8(d), parties requesting final oral argument before the Commission should include that request in their concurrent opening briefs.
IT IS RULED that:
1. The schedule and issues to be addressed are set forth in this Scoping Memo, unless subsequently modified by the Assigned Commissioner or Presiding Officer.
2. This ruling confirms the Commission's preliminary finding in Resolutions ALJ 176-3146 that the category for these proceedings is ratesetting, and the determination that hearings are not necessary. This ruling, only as to category, is appealable under the procedures in Rule 6.4.
3. The ex parte rules as set forth in Rule 7(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure apply to this application.
4. Pajaro Sunny Mesa Community Service District's motion to modify its status from "applicant" to "interested party" is denied.
Dated July 18, 2005, at San Francisco, California.
/s/ DIAN M. GRUENEICH
/s/ HALLIE YACKNIN
Dian M. Grueneich
Assigned Commissioner
Hallie Yacknin
Administrative Law Judge
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that I have by mail this day served a true copy of the original attached Scoping Memo and Ruling of Assigned Commissioner and Administrative Law Judge on all parties of record in this proceeding or their attorneys of record.
Dated July 18, 2005, at San Francisco, California.
/s/ TERESITA C. GALLARDO
Teresita C. Gallardo
NOTICE
Parties should notify the Process Office, Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2000, San Francisco, CA 94102, of any change of address to insure that they continue to receive documents. You must indicate the proceeding number on the service list on which your name appears.
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The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. To verify that a particular location is accessible, call: Calendar Clerk (415) 703-1203.
If specialized accommodations for the disabled are needed, e.g., sign language interpreters, those making the arrangements must call the Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074,
TTY 1-866-836-7825 or (415) 703-5282 at least three working days in advance of the event.
