California Public Utilities Commission
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REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
ADVICE LETTER SUSPENSIONS (Pursuant to M-4801, 04/19/01)
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
Steve Larson, 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 |
Website:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Calendar Archive:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/
Daily Calendar
Friday, December 2, 2005
· Commission Meetings
· Notices
· Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda)
· Commissioner Office Hours
· Public Meetings and Workshops
· Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))
· New Filings
· Petitions for Modification of Applications for Rehearing
· Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/Arbitrator's Reports/
· Advice Letter Filings
· Miscellaneous Transportation Items
· Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters
· Adjournments/Resettings/Hearings Concluded
· Removals from Calendar
· New Settings
· Law and Motion Hearings
· Hearings
· Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting
· Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c))
Notice of Ex Parte Communications
Resolution ALJ 176-3163 regarding ratification of preliminary determinations of category and notice of assignment is included in this calendar.
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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 |
FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor) | |
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
December 15, 2005 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
January 12, 2006 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
January 26, 2006 |
10:00 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.
December 12, 2005 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
January 9, 2006 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
January 23, 2006 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS
December 12, 2005 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
The California Public Utilities Commission and the Energy Commission members, as well as other state representatives and the California Independent System Operator, will discuss the impact of natural gas prices on winter heating, the energy outlook for summer 2006 and beyond, and other current energy events and topics of joint interest. No decisions will be made at this public meeting.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions
Update on Impact of Natural Gas Prices on Winter Heating Outlook
Update on Energy Outlook for Summer 2006 and Beyond
Overview of Energy Commission's RD&D and PIER programs
Status of CEC's 2005 IEPR and CPUC's 2006 Long-Term Procurement Plans
Statewide Solar Program Update
Comments from Individual Members of the General Public
Comments from Other Interested Parties
Parties seeking to speak at this meeting should sign up at the start of the meeting with the Public Advisor. Public comment will be limited given the time constraints of the members; individual speakers should expect to have no more than 3 minutes.
For further information about making public comments at this meeting, please contact either the Public Utilities Commission Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 // email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov or the Energy Commission's Public Adviser at
(916) 654-4489 or (800) 822-6288.
Presentation documents, if any, will be available prior to the meeting. There will be a simultaneous audio cast of this meeting. Information on the Internet audio webcast can be found at: www.cpuc.ca.gov. Should you wish to listen via telephone, call toll free (866) 621-8358 on December 12th after 1:00 p.m. (PST) and when prompted 
enter the pass code "9632806."
This location is accessible to people with disabilities. If specialized accommodations for the disabled are needed, e.g., sign language interpreters, please call the PUC Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 // email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov three business days in advance of the meeting.
NOTICES
Central Files Revised Office Hours
Starting May 24, 2004, the Central Files Office will be open for business from 8 a.m. to 12 noon only.
Delivery of Formal Pleadings for Filing
Unless otherwise directed, all courier-delivered documents submitted for filing as part of the formal record in a proceeding should be taken directly to the Commission's lobby, 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco; Suite 500, 320 West 4th Street in Los Angeles; or Room 4006, 1350 Front Street in San Diego. All documents sent through the mail for formal filing should be addressed ONLY to the Commission's Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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, are available for rent. Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Colette Kondo at (415) 703-1401.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Subscription to Daily Calendar, Commission Meeting Agenda, and Draft Agenda Items
For information contact: |
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COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS
NONE
PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
California Relay Service Advisory Committee (CRSAC) |
DDTP Office |
The CRSAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Routine Business, A. Introductions, B. Agenda Modifications and Approval, C. Public Input, D. Review of Minutes of the Previous Meeting, E. Review of Action List, F. CRS Contract Manager Report, G. CRS Report, 1. Data Report - Sprint,
2. Data Report - MCI, and 3. Data Report - Nordia, and H. CPUC Report and General Program Status Update; II. CRS Performance Status; III. MCI and Verizon Update; IV. Future Meetings and Locations; V. Member Reports; VI. Interview for the Hard of Hearing Seat; VII. Interview for the Hard of Hearing Seat; VIII. Interview for the Hard of Hearing Seat; and IX. Discussion and Vote on Hard of Hearing Seat.
Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Jane Elin, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 x110 voice or (510) 302-1118 TTY.
Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
Conference - California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) Program Application Process
December 2, 2005 |
Live Conference: Video Conferencing Participation: CPUC Teleconferencing Participation: (866) 453-6703; then enter 218594# for the passcode |
The purpose of this conference is to discuss how the Telecommunications Division of the CPUC could further streamline the CTF application process. The agenda items are as follows: 1. Introduction; 2. Current CTF Application Process;
3. Discussion on Further Streamlining the CTF Application Process; and 4. Senate Bill 1102 Implementation Discussion
(E-rate discount application before CTF discount, whether or not the school entity has applied for an E-Rate).
You can make a reservation to participate in person by sending an email to: Fe N. Lazaro at
fnl@cpuc.ca.gov by
November 21, 2005. Please note the maximum capacity of each conference room and the number of callers listed above. Your reservation will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Fe N. Lazaro at (415) 703-2627 or at
fnl@cpuc.ca.gov.
If you need special accommodations for this conference, please request them from the Public Advisor's Office by
November 21, 2005 by any of the following means:
Email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov
Voice: (415) 703-2074
FAX: (415) 703-1758 (Attn.: Public Advisor)
TTY: (866) 836-7825 (toll free) or (415) 703-5282
Public Meeting - Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) (REVISED AS OF 11/22/05)
December 2, 2005 |
Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) |
The Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) will meet to discuss, review, and decide on the following: Introduction and Welcome to new member Kyle Maetani (10 min.). (1) Approval of LIOB meeting minutes from September 15, 2005
(5 min.). (2) Draft Decision of ALJ Weissman approving applications of large energy utilities' 2006-2007 Low Income Programs and Funding as well as new low income energy efficiency program measures for 2006. In this staff-facilitated discussion, LIOB members will have an opportunity to comment on the draft decision. The LIOB's comments and action on the decision will be memorialized and forwarded to the Commission (2.5 hours). (3) Schedule for review of the November 1, 2005 filing of the Standardization Team. (4) Update on SB 580 and an introduction of the materials regarding Water Utility Low-income Assistance Programs (20 min.). (5) Update on planned activities for the Orientation Meeting of the Board planned for February 2006 (20 min.). (6) Suggestions for topics to be discussed in future meetings (20 min.). (7) The Board may also discuss the status of low-income program deployment and the Board's Financial Tracking Report (20 min.).
(8) LIOB members will have an opportunity to comment on the Draft Water Action Plan. The LIOB's comments will be memorialized and forwarded to the Commission (20 min.).
This is a public meeting. Interested parties may attend in person or may participate via teleconference. The Conference Center is wheelchair accessible. Parties who need directions may call Zaida Amaya at (916) 324-8684
zca@cpuc.ca.gov or Terrie Tannehill at (415) 703-1224
tjt@cpuc.ca.gov.
To teleconference into any one of the listed sites dial 1-866-675-0748. You will then be prompted for your pass code which is 554377 followed by the # sign.
We ask any participants who wish to use this teleconference service to refrain from any additional sounds, such as, music on hold, background noises, as it interferes with the meeting attendees. If necessary, please use the mute function on your phone or disconnect from the call and reconvene at a more convenient time.
Workshop - Renewable Transmission Issues (I05-09-005)
December 6, 2005 and December 7, 2005 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
This workshop is being held to discuss and seek consensus on the top priority issues in this proceeding. Workshop participants will also discuss the progress and objectives of the Tehachapi Collaborative Study Group and the Imperial Valley Study Group. The results of the workshop will be taken into account in the Assigned Commissioner's Scoping Memo and Work Plan to be issued in December.
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee |
DDTP Office |
The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee Workgroup will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introduction of Members; II. Minutes of the November 1, 2005 TADDAC Meeting, Review and follow-up on Action List from previous meeting; III. Approval of Agenda; IV. Administrative Business, A. Report from the Chair,
B. Report from CPUC Staff, and C. Report from CCAF Staff; V. Public Input; VI. Unfinished Business, A. Progress of Administrative Contract Work Group and B. Educating State Agencies about CRS; and VII. New Business,
A. Recommendations from CRSAC, B. Recommendations from EPAC, C. Election of Officers for TADDAC, D. Presentation Regarding Implementation of a Menu Tree at the CTAP Call Center, E. Discussion of Potential New Legislation Affecting the DDTP, F. Sprint's Comments on CRS II Contract and MCI/Verizon Merger, G. Discussion of Issues from Facilitated Discussion at Joint Meeting, H. Updates Needed to Section 2881, I. Review of Committee Guidelines for Interviews of Candidates and Committee Vacancies, and J. Procedures for Public Input.
For more information, please contact Jane Elin, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 voice or (510) 302-1101 TTY or via e-mail at
jane@ddtp.org.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
If you are a member of the public who needs communication assistance and plan to attend any this meeting notify Jane Elin 5 days prior to the meeting date to
jane@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.
Workshop - California Natural Gas Stakeholders Working Group (NGWG+)
December 8, 2005 |
California Energy Commission |
This workshop will be a meeting of the California Natural Gas Stakeholders Working Group, or "NGWG+". Biannual meetings of California natural gas stakeholders were proposed by the California Energy Commission (CEC) in the CPUC's Rulemaking 04-01-025, on behalf of a group of state agencies called the Natural Gas Working Group, which meets regularly to discuss natural gas issues. The purpose of the workshop is to increase the informal dialogue between the California state agencies and parties involved in the natural gas market. The agencies intend to use this information to improve their understanding of important natural gas issues and refine their work agendas for the coming year. The workshop is open to the public. Parties are encouraged to submit agenda items that they wish to have discussed to the CEC's Dave Maul at (916) 654-3941, or by email at dmaul@energy.state.ca.us or to Jairam Gopal at (916) 654-4880 or by email at jgopal@energy.state.ca.us The agenda for the workshop will be posted on the CEC web site by December 6, 2005. The full workshop announcement is posted on the CEC's web site.
Workshop - RAR 90% Compliance Showings (D.05-10-042/R.04-04-003)
December 9, 2005 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the upcoming Resource Adequacy Requirement compliance filings or "RAR showings" which must be filed on January 27, 2005 by all load-serving entities (LSEs). Specifically, the workshop will address the implementation details of the top-down methodology proposed by Mirant/WCP, as adopted in D.05-10-042. Each LSE must demonstrate that it has 90% of the required 115% reserves. Energy Division plans to circulate a straw proposal prior to the workshop. For questions about this workshop, please contact Wade McCartney at wsm@cpuc.ca.gov or (916) 324-9010.
Joint Agency Energy Action Plan Meeting
December 12, 2005 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
The California Public Utilities Commission and the Energy Commission members, as well as other state representatives and the California Independent System Operator, will discuss the impact of natural gas prices on winter heating, the energy outlook for summer 2006 and beyond, and other current energy events and topics of joint interest. No decisions will be made at this public meeting.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions
Update on Impact of Natural Gas Prices on Winter Heating Outlook
Update on Energy Outlook for Summer 2006 and Beyond
Overview of Energy Commission's RD&D and PIER programs
Status of CEC's 2005 IEPR and CPUC's 2006 Long-Term Procurement Plans
Statewide Solar Program Update
Comments from Individual Members of the General Public
Comments from Other Interested Parties
Parties seeking to speak at this meeting should sign up at the start of the meeting with the Public Advisor. Public comment will be limited given the time constraints of the members; individual speakers should expect to have no more than 3 minutes.
For further information about making public comments at this meeting, please contact either the Public Utilities Commission Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 // email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov or the Energy Commission's Public Adviser at
(916) 654-4489 or (800) 822-6288.
Presentation documents, if any, will be available prior to the meeting. There will be a simultaneous audio cast of this meeting. Information on the Internet audio webcast can be found at: www.cpuc.ca.gov. Should you wish to listen via telephone, call toll free (866) 621-8358 on December 12th after 1:00 p.m. (PST) and when prompted enter the pass code "9632806."
This location is accessible to people with disabilities. If specialized accommodations for the disabled are needed, e.g., sign language interpreters, please call the PUC Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 // email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov three business days in advance of the meeting.
Workshop - Long Term Procurement Planning (R.04-04-003)(REVISED as of 12/2/05)
December 14, 2005 |
Public Utilities Commission |
The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the upcoming long term procurement proceeding, which will commence in early 2006. The workshop will address the staff proposal for the proceeding work plan and provide an opportunity to take public comment on the draft work plan. Energy Division plans to circulate a proposal prior to the workshop. For questions about this workshop, please contact Molly Tirpak Sterkel at mts@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-1873.
Workshop -Transmission Planning Collaboration (R.04-04-003)(REVISED as of 12/2/05)
December 14, 2005 |
Public Utilities Commission |
The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the transmission planning collaboration proposal of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Independent System Operator (CAISO). The transmission planning collaboration proposal will be circulated by Energy Division prior to the workshop. For questions about this workshop, please contact Molly Tirpak Sterkel at mts@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-1873.
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO DISCLOSE INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-323 authorizes disclosure of Commission Consumer Services Division (Utilities Safety Branch) records pursuant to a records request by Charles P. Stone, seeking disclosure of Commission staff investigative records relating to an accident involving Pacific Gas and Electric Company's facilities in Cupertino, California.
Draft Resolution L-323 will be on the agenda at the Commission's December 15, 2005 meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later.
On November 9, 2005, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-323 service list, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g) and Rules 77.7 and 81 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments. An original and 2 copies of comments must be filed with the Legal Division by November 22, 2005 at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by December 6, 2005. Commenters may also serve comments, and reply comments, on the service list, and send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. (Rule 77.7.) Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Selina Shek
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-2423
Email:
sel@cpuc.ca.gov
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO DISCLOSE INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-324 authorizes disclosure of Commission Consumer Services Division (Utilities Safety Branch) records pursuant to a records request by Thomas J. Brandi, seeking disclosure of Commission staff investigative records relating to an electric incident in which Ms. Marchetta Wilson was injured when an underground electric vault exploded on December 22, 2003, in Newport Beach, California.
Draft Resolution L-324 will be on the agenda at the Commission's December 15, 2005 meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later.
On November 9, 2005, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-324 service list, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g) and Rules 77.7 and 81 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments. An original and 2 copies of comments must be filed with the Legal Division by November 23, 2005 at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by December 6, 2005. Commenters may also serve comments, and reply comments, on the service list, and send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. (Rule 77.7.) Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Fred Harris
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-1557
Email:
fnh@cpuc.ca.gov
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO DISCLOSE INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-325 authorizes disclosure of Commission Consumer Services Division (Utilities Safety Branch) records pursuant to records requests by Thomas Dillon Schaefer and Kevin J. Croswell seeking disclosure of Commission staff investigative records relating to an electric incident in which Mr. Martin Trezo-Yanez was injured on February 20, 2004, when a concrete float he was using contacted an overhead electric line in Escondido, California.
Draft Resolution L-325 will be on the agenda at the Commission's December 15, 2005 meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later.
On November 9, 2005, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-325 service list, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g) and Rules 77.7 and 81 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments. An original and 2 copies of comments must be filed with the Legal Division by November 23, 2005 at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by December 6, 2005. Commenters may also serve comments, and reply comments, on the service list, and send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. (Rule 77.7.) Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Fred Harris
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-1557
Email:
fnh@cpuc.ca.gov
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO DISCLOSE INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-326 authorizes disclosure of Commission Consumer Services Division (Utilities Safety Branch) records pursuant to records requests by Mishael T. Croft, Michael A. Salzmann, and Bradford A. Blais, seeking disclosure of Commission staff investigative records relating to an electric incident in which Rafael Gutierrez and others were injured when an underground electric vault exploded at El Monte RV on Firestone Avenue in Santa Fe Springs, California, on January 9, 2003.
Draft Resolution L-326 will be on the agenda at the Commission's December 15, 2005 meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later.
On November 9, 2005, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-326 service list, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g) and Rules 77.7 and 81 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments. An original and 2 copies of comments must be filed with the Legal Division by November 23, 2005 at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by December 6, 2005. Commenters may also serve comments, and reply comments, on the service list, and send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. (Rule 77.7.) Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Fred Harris
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-1557
Email:
fnh@cpuc.ca.gov
NEW FILINGS
11/29/05 |
A05-11-022 - PacifiCorp (U 901 E), for an order authorizing a General Rate Increase and Implementation of an Energy Cost Adjustment Clause and a Post Test-Year Adjustment Mechanism. |
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
11/30/05 |
R04-04-003 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to promote policy and program coordination and integration in electric utility resource planning. Application for Rehearing of Decision 05-10-042 by Calpine Corporation. |
DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
12/1/05 |
A04-02-026 - Application of Southern California Edison Company for Authorization: (1) to Replace San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Unit Nos. 2 & 3 (SONGS 2 & 3) Steam Generators; (2) Establish Ratemaking for Cost Recovery; and (3) Address Other Related Steam Generator Replacement Issues; Alternate Proposed Decision of President Peevey. |
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS
NONE
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS
11/18/05 |
A.05-05-027 - Application by Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a SBC California (U 1001 C) for Arbitration of an Interconnection Agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC (U 5253 C) Pursuant to Section 252(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. |
11/21/05 |
I.05-04-019 - In the Matter of the Order Instituting Investigation and Order to Show Cause on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Mr. Move Moving & Storage, Inc., a California corporation, doing business as Load Rock N Roll Moving and Storage, Right Now Moving and Storage, Same Day Moving, Short Notice Moving and Storage, A All-American Relocation, Load Lock N Roll, Long Beach Security Storage, Mister Move, and its president, Eli Galam. Respondents. |
ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * HEARINGS CONCLUDED
ALJ Jones |
A.05-07-024 - Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a SBC California for Generic Proceeding to Implement Changes in Federal Unbundling Rules Under Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, |
ALJ Weissman |
C.05-10-008 - Mark L. Collins, (Evergreen Nursery), Complainant, vs. North County Transit District, Defendant, |
ALJ Thomas |
R.05-06-040 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Senate Bill No. 1488 (2004 Cal. Stats., Ch. 690 (Sept. 22, 2004)) Relating to Confidentiality of Information, |
ALJ Bushey |
A.05-03-005 - In the Matter of the Application of SBC California (U 1001 C) for a Surcharge and a Balancing Account to Recover Undergrounding Costs in the City of San Diego, |
REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR
NONE
NEW SETTINGS
12/20/05 |
C.03-05-023 (PHC) - Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc., Complainant, vs. SBC California, Inc. (U-1001-C), SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. (U-6346-C), and Does 1-10, Defendants, |
LAW AND MOTION
Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judges Hallie Yacknin and John E. Thorson at 10:00 a.m. in one of the Commission's San Francisco Office Hearing Rooms, unless otherwise noted. Law and Motion procedures are governed by Resolution ALJ 164. Copies of Resolution ALJ 164 are available from the Commission's Documents Desk (415) 703-1713 or from Central Files (415) 703-2045.
NONE SCHEDULED | |
12/12/05 |
NONE SCHEDULED |
12/19/05 |
NONE SCHEDULED |
FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS (FOA)
NONE
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 |
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(M) = Mediation |
(AH) = Arbitration Hearing |
12/2/05 |
A.05-07-024 (AH) - Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a SBC California for Generic Proceeding to Implement Changes in Federal Unbundling Rules Under Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, |
12/2/05 |
R.05-06-040 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Senate Bill No. 1488 (2004 Cal. Stats., Ch. 690 (Sept. 22, 2004)) Relating to Confidentiality of Information, |
12/5/05 |
A.05-03-005 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of SBC California (U 1001 C) for a Surcharge and a Balancing Account to Recover Undergrounding Costs in the City of San Diego, |
12/5/05 |
A.05-06-029 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of an Agreement Concerning Certain Generation Assets Known As "Contra Costa 8" Pursuant to A Settlement and Release of Claims Agreement Approved by the Commission on January 14, 2005, for Authority to Recommence Construction, and for Adoption of Cost Recovery and Ratemaking Mechanisms Related to the Acquisition, Completion, and Operation of the Assets. (U 39 E), |
12/6/05 |
A.05-10-005 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Fruitridge Vista Water Company, a trust, for an order: 1) establishing a moratorium on new service connections; and 2) clarification of Tariff Rule 15 regarding payment for new facilities servicing new applicants, and |
12/6/05 |
R.04-01-025 (TELEPHONIC - PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Rules to Ensure Reliable, Long-Term Supplies of Natural Gas to California, |
12/8/05 |
R.05-09-006 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking concerning Broadband Over Power Line deployment by electric utilities in California, |
12/8/05 |
C.05-10-036 (ECP) - Wayne Williams, Complainant, vs. Allan and Peggy Martin, Defendants, |
12/12/05 |
A.05-10-012 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY for Authority to Transfer Cushion Gas in its Aliso Canyon And La Goleta Storage Fields to Alleviate the Impact of High Gas Prices on CARE Customers. (U 904 G), |
12/12/05 |
R.04-01-025 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Rules to Ensure Reliable, Long-Term Supplies of Natural Gas to California, |
12/12/05 |
C.00-05-010 (EH) - Rita Boppana, Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, and |
12/12/05 |
C.05-09-017 (PHC) - Kenneth J. McNeil, Complainant, vs. San Antonio Water Company, Defendant, |
12/13/05 |
A.04-01-034 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company For Authorization to Establish a Revenue Sharing Mechanism for the Production of Native Gas. (U 904 G), |
12/14/05 |
R.04-04-026 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program, |
12/16/05 |
C.05-10-034 (ECP) - Linda Susan Shore, Complainant, vs. SBC California, Defendant, |
12/16/05 |
C.05-08-019 (ECP) - Carolyn Lewis, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba SBC California, Defendant, |
12/16/05 |
C.05-10-022 (ECP) - Jerry Teachout, Complainant, vs. Verizon Wireless, Defendant, |
12/19/05 |
I.00-03-001 (PHC) - Investigation into the operations and practices of Qwest Communications Corporation, et al. in concerning compliance with Statutes, Commission decisions, and other requirements applicable to the utility's installation of facilities in California for providing Telecommunications service, |
12/20/05 |
C.03-05-023 (PHC) - Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc., Complainant, vs. SBC California, Inc. (U-1001-C), SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. (U-6346-C), and Does 1-10, Defendants, |
12/21/05 |
C.05-11-004 (TELEPHONIC - PHC) - Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc., Complainant, v. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, |
12/22/05 |
I.02-11-040 (Phase 1) (PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Gas Market Activities of Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southwest Gas, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison and their impact on the Gas Price Spikes experienced at the California Border from March 2000 through May 2001, |
12/28/05 |
A.05-08-034 (EH) - In the matter of the Application of Suburban Water Systems (U 339-W) for authority to increase rates charged for water service by $5,633,937 or 12.1% in fiscal 2006-2007, $1,640,549 or 3.1% in fiscal 2007-2008 and $1,364,551 or 2.5% in fiscal 2008-2009, |
1/9/06 |
A.02-11-044 (Rehearing) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division to increase revenues by $11,573,200 or 39.1% in 2003, $3,078,400 or 7.3% in 2004, $3,078,400 or 6.8% in 2005, and $3,079,900 or 6.4% in 2006, and |
1/9/06 |
A.05-04-015 (Phase I) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Concerning the Devers-Palo Verde No. 2 Transmission Line Project, and |
1/9/06 |
C.05-05-028 (EH) - ABB Inc., Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, |
1/17/06 |
A.05-03-001 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Adoption of Policy and Process For Acquisition of Incremental Core Gas Storage in Compliance with Ordering Paragraph 5 of Decision 04-09-022, And for Adoption of a Core Reliability Planning Standard, |
1/18/06 |
C.05-07-007 (EH) - The Painted Turtle, Complainant, v. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, |
1/18/06 |
A.02-11-044 (Rehearing) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division to increase revenues by $11,573,200 or 39.1% in 2003, $3,078,400 or 7.3% in 2004, $3,078,400 or 6.8% in 2005, and $3,079,900 or 6.4% in 2006, and |
1/18/06 |
R.04-04-003 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Promote Policy and Program Coordination and Integration in Electric Utility Resource Planning, and |
1/23/06 |
A.05-06-018 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Sierra Pacific Power Company for General Rate Relief and for Authority to Increase its Electric Rates and Charges for Electric Service, |
1/24/06 |
A.05-08-006 (EH) - California Water Service Company (U 60-W), for authority to increase rates charged for Water Service in the Antelope Valley District by $437,218 or 36.94% in fiscal year 2006-2007; by $145,000 or 8.94% in fiscal year 2007-2008; and by $145,000 or 8.21% in fiscal 2008-2009, and |
2/2/06 |
C.05-07-001 (EH) - William Arterberry, dba Farm ACW, Complainant, vs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-M), Defendant, |
2/7/06 |
R.05-02-023 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Revise Commission General Order Number 95 Pursuant to D.05-01-030, |
2/21/06 |
A.05-05-023 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) To Establish Marginal Costs, Allocate Revenues, And Design Rates, |
2/27/06 |
A.05-06-014 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 E) for Approval of: (1) Contract Administration, Least Cost Dispatch and Power Procurement Activities, and (2) Costs and Expenses Related to those Activities Recorded to the Electric Resource Recovery Account, Incurred During the Record Period October 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004, |
2/27/06 |
A.05-06-028 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Increase Revenue Requirements to Recover the Costs to Deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure. (U 39 E), |
3/6/06 |
A.04-08-018 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company to Establish Regulatory Authority Over the Access for Natural Gas Provided by California Gas Producers, |
4/11/06 |
A.02-11-017 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, To Increase Revenue Requirements for Electric and Gas Service and to Increase Rates and Charges for Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2003. (U 39 M), and |
4/24/06 |
A.02-11-017 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, To Increase Revenue Requirements for Electric and Gas Service and to Increase Rates and Charges for Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2003. (U 39 M), and |
7/10/06 |
A.05-03-015 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U-902-E) for Adoption of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Scenario and Associated Cost Recovery and Rate Design, |
7/10/06 |
A.05-04-015 (Phase 2) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Concerning the Devers-Palo Verde No. 2 Transmission Line Project, |
7/24/06 |
A.04-09-019 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate its Coastal Water Project to Resolve the Long-Term Water Supply Deficit in its Monterey District and to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Connection Therewith in Rates, |
NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))
All-Party Meeting -A.05-05-006 et al.
December 7, 2005 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
There will be an all-party meeting with Commissioner Geoffrey F. Brown and David Gamson, Advisor to Commissioner Brown, regarding the proposed decision of ALJ Galvin, on Cost of Capital 2006. All parties are invited to meet with Commissioner Brown on this matter. All participants must provide Commissioner Brown's office with the names of individuals who will be participating, their affiliation, and telephone/fax number to be reached in the event of changes to this meeting. Please contact Lynn Gesmundo at (415) 703-1407 or e-mail her at eam@cpuc.ca.gov NO LATER than the end of business on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, so that there is adequate time to advise the Commissioner's office of the attendees.
NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay.
11/28/05 |
R04-04-003 |
Order Instituting Rulemaking to promote policy and program coordination and integration in electric utility resource planning. |
Summary: On November 22, 2005, Lad Lorenz, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs - San Francisco, for San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Company met with Rami Kahlon, advisor to Pres. Peevey, in San Francisco. Lorenz discussed ALJ Brown's draft decision to reallocate the 1175 MW Williams Product `D' Department of Water Resources contract from SDG&E to Southern California Edison Company. Lorenz urged that the DD be modified, to maintain the status quo allocation of the Department of Water Resources contracts. | |
Filer: San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Southern California Gas Company | |
Contact: Renee Le Camus |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
11/28/05 |
A04-06-024 |
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to revise its electric marginal costs, revenue allocation, and rate design. |
Summary: On November 21, 2005, Jennifer Dowdell, Manager, Regulatory Relation, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), had a telephone conversation with Stephen St. Marie, advisor to Cmmr. Bohn. Dowdell expressed PG&E's support for the proposed decision which would allow PG&E to make a contribution to its employee pension plan in 2006 rather than waiting for the resolution of the 2007 general rate case. Dowdell noted that this contribution would be subject to possible refund. | |
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Contact: Michelle Brown |
Phone: (415) 973-4662 |
11/29/05 |
A05-02-019 |
San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for authority to make various Electric Rate Design changes, close certain rates, and revise cost allocation among customer classes, effective January 1, 2006. |
Summary: THIS IS AN AUGMENTED NOTICE OF AN EX PARTE COMMUNICATION THAT WAS FILED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005, AND APPEARED IN THE CALENDAR OF NOVEMBER 29, 2005. On November 17, 2005, Norman J. Furuta, counsel for the Federal Executive Agencies (FEA), met with Rami Kahlon, advisor to Pres. Peevey, in San Francisco. Also present were Billy Blattner on behalf of San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Jody S. London on behalf of the City of Chula Vista, and Dexter Khoury on behalf of the Office of Ratepayer Advocates. Furuta stated concerns of the FEA regarding the proposed decision (PD) of ALJ Long. Furuta stated that the FEA objects to the modification the PD imposes on the all party settlement with regard to the Total Rate Adjustment Component. Furuta stated that if the PD adopted as currently drafted, FEA would withdraw from the Settlement Agreement and demand hearing on all issues covered by the Agreement. On behalf of the Alliance for the Retail Energy Markets (AReM), Furuta stated that AReM would also withdraw from the settlement agreement if the PD were adopted as drafted. Furuta urged that the all party settlement agreement be adopted without modification. | |
Filer: Federal Executive Agencies | |
Contact: Norman J. Furuta |
Phone: (650) 746-7312 |
11/29/05 |
A04-06-030 |
City of Petaluma, for an order authorizing the relocation of one at-grade crossing of the tracks of the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District in the City of Petaluma, County of Sonoma. |
Summary: On November 22, 205, Jose E. Guzman, Jr., special counsel to the City of Petaluma (City), sent via facsimile a copy of a letter (attached to the notice) to Kelly Hymes, advisor to Cmmr. Grueneich. The letter is dated November 21, 2005, and is from the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Sonoma-Marin Area Transit District to the City Manager of the City. | |
Filer: City of Petaluma | |
Contact: Jeannie Wong |
Phone: (415) 398-3600 |
RESOLUTION REGARDING RATIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS OF CATEGORY
For purposes of Rule 63.2(c), notice of the assignment is the day the assignments associated with this preliminary categorization document appear in the Daily Calendar following the Commission business meeting.
12/1/05 |
ALJ 176-3163 |
Ratification of preliminary determinations of category for proceedings initiated by application. The preliminary determinations are pursuant to Article 2.5, Rules 4 and 6.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. (See also Rule 63.2(c) regarding notice of assignment.) |
PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES |
ASSIGNMENTS | |||||||||||||
NUMBER TITLE |
PROPOSED CATEGORY |
PRELIM. |
HEARING |
COMR |
ALJ |
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A05-11-013 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U 338 E), for authority to lease available land on the Barre-Villa Park Transmission Right of Way to Emmanuel Goriel. |
Ratesetting |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Bohn |
Walker | |||||||||
A05-11-014 FELLINGHAM, PAULA, NATIONAL COMTEL NETWORK, INC., for approval of change in control. |
Ratesetting |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Kennedy |
Galvin | |||||||||
A05-11-017 CARDENAS TORIBIO, JOSE, dba JOSE MARIA TRANSPORTATION, for authority to operate as a passenger stage corporation in the geographic area of Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County and Riverside County, to provide on call services to various points within the county to various airports such as Los Angeles, Burbank, John Wayne, Ontario, Long Beach and Ventura Airport, and establish a zone of rate freedom. |
Ratesetting |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Not Assigned |
Examiner Clark | |||||||||
A05-11-018 RED VANS MG'MT SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, for a Passenger Stage Certificate consistent with Public Utilities Code Sections 226 and 1031 to conduct an on-call airport shuttle service to points in the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino, on the one hand, and the Los Angeles World Airport (LAX), the John Wayne Airport (SNA), the Ontario International Airport (ONT), the Long Beach Airport (LGB), the Bob Hope Airport (BUR), the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor, AMTRAC and the Greyhound terminal, on the other hand; and for a Zone of Rate Freedom pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 454.2. |
Ratesetting |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Not Assigned |
Examiner Clark | |||||||||
A05-11-019 SKK ENTERPRISES, INC., a California corporation, for a Passenger Stage Certificate consistent with Public Utilities Code Sections 226 and 1031 to conduct an on-call airport shuttle service to points in the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino, on the one hand, and the Los Angeles World Airport (LAX), the John Wayne Airport (SNA), the Ontario International Airport (ONT), the Long Beach Airport (LGB), the Bob Hope Airport (BUR), the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor, AMTRAC and the Greyhound terminal, on the other hand; and for a Zone of Rate Freedom pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 454.2. |
Ratesetting |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Not Assigned |
Examiner Clark |
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A05-11-020 MID-SIERRA WATER UTILITY, INC., dba MADDEN CREEK WATER COMPANY, TAHOE SWISS VILLAGE UTILITY, INC., Mid-Sierra Water Utility, Inc. to sell and Tahoe Swiss Village Utility, Inc. to buy the water system in Placer County. |
Ratesetting |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Not Assigned |
Examiner Coughlan | |||||||||
A05-11-021 MMG HOLDINGS, INC., for Registration as an Interexchange Carrier Telephone Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013. |
NDIEC Registration Application |
Ratesetting |
NO |
Not Assigned |
Examiner Leutza | |||||||||
