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Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Timothy J. Sullivan, 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:  prior to year 2000 http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/

Search calendars published since July 2000

 

 

Daily Calendar

Friday, October 27, 2017

 

 

·         Commission Meetings

·         Public Meetings and Workshops

·         Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))

·         New Filings

·         Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing

·         Advice Letter Submissions

·         Miscellaneous Transportation Items

·         Miscellaneous Communications Matters

·         Table of Submission Dates for the Preceding Two Weeks

·         Changes to Hearing Calendar

·         Hearings

 

 

 

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·         Resolution ALJ 176-3407 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
             toll-free:  1-866-849-8390
             Voice:     415-703-2074

FAX:  415-355-5404  (Attn.:  Public Advisor)
TTY:  1-866-836-7825 (toll-free)
           1-415-703-5282

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

 

November 9, 2017

9:30 am

San Francisco, CA

November 30, 2017

9:30 am

San Francisco, CA

December 14, 2017

9:30 am

San Francisco, CA

 

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.

 

November 6, 2017

10:00 am

San Francisco, Room 5305

November 27, 2017

10:00 am

San Francisco, Room 5305

December 11, 2017

10:00 am

San Francisco, Room 5305

 

COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

Notice of Public Participation Hearing: A.17-04-001 et al - In the Matter of the Application of San Jose Water Company (U168W) for Authority to Adjust Its Cost of Capital and to Reflect That Cost of Capital in Its Rates for the Period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.

October 30, 2017
5 pm

Junipero Serra State Office Building - Carmel Room (Auditorium)
320 West Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The public participation hearing in the above entitled matters will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Martha Guzman Aceves and Administrative Law Judge Karl J. Bemesderfer will preside. There may be a quorum of Commissioners present; however, no voting will occur. Questions about the hearing date, time, or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-1203 or mailto:ahg@cpuc.ca.govgp2@cpuc.ca.gov

 

If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor's Office at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or mailto:public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov,public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business day before the hearing

 

Notice of Public Participation Hearing: A.17-04-001 et al - In the Matter of the Application of San Jose Water Company (U168W) for Authority to Adjust Its Cost of Capital and to Reflect That Cost of Capital in Its Rates for the Period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.

November 1, 2017
6 pm

Hilltop Park Center – Main Hall
871 Jessie Street,

Monterey, CA 93940

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The public participation hearing in the above entitled matters will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Martha Guzman Aceves and Administrative Law Judge Karl J. Bemesderfer will preside. There may be a quorum of Commissioners present; however, no voting will occur. Questions about the hearing date, time, or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-1203 or mailto:ahg@cpuc.ca.govgp2@cpuc.ca.gov

 

 If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor's Office at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or mailto:public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov,public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business day before the hearing.

Notice of All-Party Meeting Notice: R.16-02-007 - On the Proposed Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Process and Reference System Plan

November 2, 2017
9:30am – 3pm

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium

505 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

 

(Wheelchair Accessible)

 

Conference Phone Line: 1-866-830-2902
Participant Code: 2453758#

 

WebEx information

 

To join the online meeting, go to: https://van.webex.com/van/j.php?MTID=m8e4cc764b2ec755d5e73ff23bf1a397e

Meeting Number: 741 124 106

Meeting Password: !Energy1

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Commissioners to discuss among themselves and with parties the proposed IRP process, Reference System Plan, and recommended Commission policy actions prior to release of the Proposed Decision expected in December 2017. A quorum of Commissioners may be present at the workshop, but no votes will be taken. Other decision makers including Commissioners’ advisors and administrative law judges may also attend the meeting. For more information, please contact:  Jason Ortego, jason.ortego@cpuc.ca.gov, or Karolina Maslanka, karolina.maslanka@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

Notice of Public Participation Hearing: A.17-04-001 et al - In the Matter of the Application of San Jose Water Company (U168W) for Authority to Adjust Its Cost of Capital and to Reflect That Cost of Capital in Its Rates for the Period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.

November 6, 2017
7:30 pm

City Hall of San Jose – City Council Chambers
200 East Santa Clara Street

San Jose, CA 95113

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The public participation hearing in the above entitled matters will be held at the date and time above.  Assigned Commissioner Martha Guzman Aceves and Administrative Law Judge Karl J. Bemesderfer will preside. There may be a quorum of Commissioners present; however, no voting will occur. Questions about the hearing date, time, or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-1203 or mailto:ahg@cpuc.ca.govgp2@cpuc.ca.gov 

 

If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor's Office at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or mailto:public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov,public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov, at least 3 business day before the hearing.

 

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration 

November 8, 2017
9:30 am

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Ave and McAllister St)
San Francisco, CA  94102

Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free:  866-650-3491
Passcode:  7032368

 

More information on the Committee meeting is available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/commissionercommittees/

 

Commissioner Committee on Emerging Trends 

November 8, 2017
11:30
am



(Approximate start time. Emerging Trends Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting).

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister St)

San Francisco CA 94102

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information on the Committee meeting is available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/commissionercommittees/

 

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration 

November 29,  2017
9:30 am

California Public Utilities Commission – Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue,(Corner of Van Ness Ave and McAllister St)
San Francisco, CA  94102

Listen-only phone line:

Toll-Free:  866-650-3491
Passcode:  7032368

More information on the Committee meeting is available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/commissionercommittees/

 

Commissioner Committee on Emerging Trends 

November 29, 2017
10:30
am



(Approximate start time. Emerging Trends Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting).

California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA  94102

Listen-only phone line:

Toll-Free:  866-650-3491
Passcode:  7032368

 More information on the Committee meeting is available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/commissionercommittees/

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES

 

“The below notices having been duly noticed in the Daily Calendar and along with the requisite ruling, scoping memo or other order issued in the specific proceedings satisfy the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure Rule 8.1(c) such that no ex parte communication shall be considered to occur should a decisionmaker or an advisor be present at the meeting or workshop.”

Public Meeting Notice: Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) – Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC)

October 27, 2017

10am – 4pm

DDTP Main Office – Large Conference Room

1333 Broadway St.,  Suite 500

Oakland, CA 94612

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

I. Welcome and Introduction of TADDAC Members; II. Approval of Agenda; III. Review of Minutes of the September 15th meeting and Review of Action Item list from the September 15th Meeting; IV. Administrative Business, A. Report from CPUC Staff, B. Report from CCAF, C. Report from the Chair; V. Public Input (Morning and Afternoon); VI. New Business, A. EPAC Report and Recommendations, B. Committee Seat Interview; VII. Member Reports; VIII. Future Meetings and Agendas.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information, please contact Reina Vazquez, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1147 or via email at rvazquez@ddtp.org, or visit the website at www.ddtp.org.  If you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpreters or other special communication accommodations, please call the DDTP office at least five days prior to the meeting date.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE

Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings. Persons with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. 

 

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

All documents reviewed by TADDAC must be available in a Braille format: Therefore, when submitting documents for the TADDAC binder, please send a copy, in an electronic format, to rvazquez@ddtp.org for Brailling prior to the meeting. Handouts should also be made available in an electronic format.

 

Informal Public Workshop Announcement:  – California Customer Choice

October 31, 2017
9am – 5pm

State Capitol Room 4203
Sacramento, CA  95814

AGENDA

As the electric sector experiences rapid changes, the Commission formed the California Customer Choice Project (Project) to examine the issues and produce a report evaluating regulatory framework options in early 2018.  To this end, the Commission will hold an informal public workshop to gather stakeholder input on global and national electric market choice models, including California's 2020 market. Speakers will include California stakeholders and representatives from out-of-state electric markets who will present key insights to help guide the evolution of the regulatory framework for customer choice in California. For information about the California Customer Choice Project, visit: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/choiceworkshop/

 

 

Public Workshop Notice:  R.13-11-006 - Test Year 2019 General Rate Case (GRC) of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) 

November 1, 2017
9:30 am – 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco CA 94102

Conference Phone Line:  1-866-619-9725
Participant Code:  4429664

WebEx information:
Meeting Number
:  745 645 450
Meeting Password:  !Energy1

To join the online meeting click below:

https://van.webex.com/van/j.php?MTID=m36420b9b8bdaafe3d6c073e20b491d56

AGENDA
In accordance with Decision 14-12-025, this workshop will be held jointly by CPUC Energy Division, SoCal Gas and SDG&E on the overall GRC applications of SoCal Gas and SDG&E.  The purpose of this workshop is for the utility applicants to present an overview of their (1) test year 2019 GRC applications, including their specific requests and proposals; and (2) the Results of Operations model.  A more detailed agenda will be made available closer to the date.  Additional workshops (i.e., breakout sessions) will be held on items of interest following this initial workshop.  For questions about this GRC overview workshop, please contact Elaine Lau at Elaine.Lau@cpuc.ca.gov, (415) 703-5621, or Belinda Gatti at Belinda.Gatti@cpuc.ca.gov, (415)703-3272.

 

Public Workshop Notice: A.17-06-030 - Southern California Edison 2018 General Rate Case Phase II

November 2, 2017
11 am – 5 pm

Opera Plaza Community Room
601 Van Ness Ave, Suite 2045
San Francisco, CA  94102

Conference Phone Line:  626-543-6758
Participant Code:  9795462#

 

AGENDA

This workshop is held in connection with A.17-06-030. The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of the General Rate Case (GRC) Phase II process, including marginal cost determination, revenue allocation and rate design. 
For questions about this workshop, please contact Bridget Sieren-Smith at bridget.sieren-smith@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

Webinar Public Workshop Notice : R.13-11-005 - 2013–2015 Multifamily Property Manager Training: Impact and Outcome Study (R. 13-11-005)

November 4, 2017
10 am -11:30am

Conference Phone Line:  +1 (773) 231 9226 
Meeting number (access code):  148 340 5651

AGENDA
The purpose of this webinar is to present the draft report of the 2013-2015 Multifamily Property Manager Training: Impact and Outcome Study.  For questions about this webinar, please contact Tory Francisco at tnf@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-2743.

 

Public Workshop Notice:  A.15-05-002 et al, Phase 2, Workshops for the Joint Intervenors and the Joint Utilities to review the results of the test drive of the Joint Intervenors Approach (JIA) and the Joint Utilities Approach (JUA).

November 6, 2017
10 am – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission, Auditorium
505 Van Ness Ave, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA  94102

Participant call in : 866-859-2739

Participant Code: 1682922

 

AGENDA

In accordance with Administrative Law Judge e-mail rulings on October 5, 2017 and October 13, 2017, a two-day workshop will be held jointly by the CPUC Safety and Enforcement Division, the Joint Intervenors (EPUC/IS/TURN), and the Joint Utilities (PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, and SDG&E) in Phase 2 of the Safety Model Assessment Proceeding (S-MAP), A.15-02-002 et al.  The purpose of this workshop is to review the test drive results of the Joint Intervenors Approach and the Joint Utilities Approach.For questions about this workshop, please contact Steven Haine, 415-355-5553, steven.haine@cpuc.ca.gov

 

Public Workshop Notice:R.17-09-020 -  Resource Adequacy Working Group on Weather Sensitive Demand Response, Behind-the-Meter Resources and Comments on OIR

November 7, 2017
10 am – 4pm

California Public Utilities Commission – Courtyard Room

505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)

San Francisco, CA 94102

 

(Wheelchair Accessible)

 

Conference Phone Line: 1-866-811-4174
Participant Code: 4390072#

 

WebEx information

https://van.webex.com/van/j.php?MTID=me4afaabfe7b5a9c310661dff7339b8ec

Meeting number 744 340 055

Meeting password: !Energy1

 

AGENDA

Purpose: D. 17-06-027 directed Energy Division to establish working groups on a variety of topics. This meeting will cover two of the topics: weather sensitive demand response and behind-the-meter resource counting. Additionally, we will discuss comments submitted on the OIR. Other topics scoped into the resource adequacy proceeding may also be touched upon.  The workshop notice will be posted to the Commission’s Daily Calendar. An agenda and presentation materials will be emailed to the service list in advance of the workshop. For more information or if you would like to present, please contact:  Simone Brant, simone.brant@cpuc.ca.gov, 415-703-5239

 

Public Workshop Notice:  A.15-05-002 et al - Phase 2, Workshops for the Joint Intervenors and the Joint Utilities to review the results of the test drive of the Joint Intervenors Approach (JIA) and the Joint Utilities Approach (JUA).

November 7, 2017
10 am – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA  94102

Participant call in : 866-859-2739

Participant Code: 1682922

 

AGENDA

In accordance with Administrative Law Judge e-mail rulings on October 5, 2017 and October 13, 2017, a two-day workshop will be held jointly by the CPUC Safety and Enforcement Division, the Joint Intervenors (EPUC/IS/TURN), and the Joint Utilities (PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, and SDG&E) in Phase 2 of the Safety Model Assessment Proceeding (S-MAP), A.15-02-002 et al.  The purpose of this workshop is to review the test drive results of the Joint Intervenors Approach and the Joint Utilities Approach. For questions about this workshop, please contact Steven Haine, 415-355-5553, steven.haine@cpuc.ca.gov .

 

POSTPONED NEW DATE TBD - Public Workshop Notice:  Energy Division Workshop on PG&E’s 2019 Gas Transmission and Storage rate case proceeding – REVISED AS OF 10/25/2017

November 7, 2017
POSTPONED

California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102

AGENDA
Energy Division will host a workshop to review Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s 2019 Gas Transmission and Storage rate case proceeding.  For information:  Contact Eugene Cadenasso (415-703-1214 or cpe@cpuc.ca.gov).

 

 

Telephonic Meeting Notice:  R.15-05-006 - Status Report Regarding the Development of Fire-Threat Maps.

November 30, 2017
2 pm – 2:30 pm

Conference phone line:  1-888-811-5020
Participant Code:  60090

AGENDA
this is a monthly telephonic meeting where the co-leads for the Peer Develop Panel (PDP) will provide to the assigned Commissioner, the Commissioner’s Advisor(s), assigned Administrative Law Judges, and/or Commission staff a status report regarding the development of Fire Map 2 in accordance with the schedule and procedures adopted by Decision 17-01-009.  The agenda for the meeting is for the PDP to provide:  (1) A brief summary of progress to date (first meeting) or since the previous meeting.  (2) A succinct description of the next deliverable(s) and/or milestone(s) the PDP is working toward, and whether the PDP is on schedule.  (3) Opportunity for questions from the Assigned Commissioner, the Commissioner’s Advisor(s), assigned Administrative Law Judges, and/or Commission staff. 

As stated above, Commission decisionmakers and Advisors may participate in this telephonic meeting.  Parties and the public may listen to the meeting using the listen-only toll-free number and passcode provided above.  For questions regarding the monthly telephonic status meetings, please contact Martin Kurtovich at Martin.Kurtovich@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-2623).

Public Workshop Notice – Copper Communications Facilities Usage in the IP Transition

December 6, 2017
1 pm – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium
505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Ave and McAllister St)
San Francisco, CA 94102

The purpose of this workshop is to identify the current state of copper communications facilities usage in relation to the transition to IP technology. The speakers will (1) provide an overview of their the existing copper networks, (2) discuss interconnection and wholesale dependencies on copper, and (3) identify the degree to which California consumers and small businesses rely upon existing copper-based facilities. For questions about this workshop, please contact Yan Solopov at yan@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-5345

 

 

Telephonic  Meeting Notice:  R.15-05-006 - Status Report Regarding the Development of Fire-Threat Maps

December 28, 2017
2 pm– 2:30 pm

Conference phone line:  1-888-811-5020
Participant Code:  60090

AGENDA
this is a monthly telephonic meeting where the co-leads for the Peer Develop Panel (PDP) will provide to the assigned Commissioner, the Commissioner’s Advisor(s), assigned Administrative Law Judges, and/or Commission staff a status report regarding the development of Fire Map 2 in accordance with the schedule and procedures adopted by Decision 17-01-009.  The agenda for the meeting is for the PDP to provide:  (1) A brief summary of progress to date (first meeting) or since the previous meeting.  (2) A succinct description of the next deliverable(s) and/or milestone(s) the PDP is working toward, and whether the PDP is on schedule.  (3) Opportunity for questions from the Assigned Commissioner, the Commissioner’s Advisor(s), assigned Administrative Law Judges, and/or Commission staff. 

As stated above, Commission decisionmakers and Advisors may participate in this telephonic meeting.  Parties and the public may listen to the meeting using the listen-only toll-free number and passcode provided above.  For questions regarding the monthly telephonic status meetings, please contact Martin Kurtovich at Martin.Kurtovich@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-2623).

 

 

 

NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))

 

 

The ALJ Division has prepared revisions to Draft Resolution ALJ-344 for the November 9, 2017 Commission meeting.  The revisions include revisions to the originally proposed amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure (Title 20, Division 1, of the California Code of Regulations) to implement statutory amendments pursuant Senate Bill 215, reflect changes in the Commission’s administration, streamline certain procedures, and provide greater clarity. Notice of these revisions to the draft has been sent to subscribers to the Rules-Update list for notification of proposed changes to the Rules of Practice and Procedure.  (See https://ia.cpuc.ca.gov/rulesupdate/.) 

 

Pursuant to Government Code §§ 11346.4 and 11351, and California Code of Regulations, Title 1, §§ 1-120, notice of these revisions to the originally proposed amendments starts the 15-day notice and comment period, which closes at 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2017.  Any person may submit written comments concerning the revisions to the originally proposed rule amendments to ALJ Hallie Yacknin by email to hallie.yacknin@cpuc.ca.gov or by post at California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA  94102. 

 

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=195055105

 

 

The Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4882 for the November 9, 2017 Commission Meeting. This Resolution addresses Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Marketing, Education and Outreach Plan in Compliance with the December 17, 2015 Assigned Commissioner and Administrative Law Judge’s Ruling and Decision 15-07-001 on Residential Default Time of Use Rates.  All questions and/or comments should be addressed to Whitney Richardson at Whitney.Richardson@cpuc.ca.gov and Paul Phillips at paul.phillips@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The web link is: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=196315358

 

 

The Communications Division has prepared Draft Resolution T-17579 for the November 9, 2017This resolution adopts, for the year 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission’s User Fee rate and telecommunications Public Purpose Programs surcharges rates applicable to prepaid wireless telephone service sales in California pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Surcharge and Collection Act.   Any questions or comments should be directed to Eric Van Wambeke; email: evw@cpuc.ca.gov

 

The web link is:http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M196/K926/196926088.PDF

 

 

The ALJ Division has prepared Resolution ALJ-348 for the November 30, 2017 Commission Meeting.  Resolves the Appeal K.17 06 002 of Citation No. CFP 5215 of Randall Lee Rogers, doing business as (dba) Big Bear Moving and Redlands Moving, File T 190858 from Citation CFP 5215 issued on March 9, 2017 issued by the California Public Utilities Commission, Case Number HHG 2483. Any comments should be directed to ALJ MacDonald via e-mail:  kk3@cpuc.ca.gov or phone 1-415-703-1839.

The web link is:  http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=197424090

 

 

The Communications Division has prepared Draft Resolution T-17554 for the November 30, 2017, Commission Meeting which approves the request of Blue Casa Telephone, LLC (U-7222-C) to relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designation in the service territories of Citizens Telecommunications of California, Inc. and Consolidated Communications of California Company (formerly known as SureWest Telephone).


The Communications Division e-mailed the Notice of Availability letter for this resolution to parties in accordance with PU Code Section 311(g)(1).  Instructions and timelines on the filing of comments as well as the service list for this resolution are included in the Notice of Availability. Any questions should be directed to Angel AhSam at aba@cpuc.ca.gov.


The web link is: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=197599963

 

 

NEW FILINGS

 

10-13-2017

C.17-10-013 - County of Orange, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant [for a refund because the Standby Demand was too high from May 2014 to October 2016;  and related relief.]

 

 

10-16-2017

(ECP) C.17-10-014 - Dr. Amy Gelfand, David Misch, Complainants vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant [for an Order that Defendant replace Complainants’ SmartMeter.] [HARD COPY FILING]

 

 

10-16-2017

A.17-10-015 - In the matter of the Application of MECCA TOURS, LLC, for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to transport passengers and baggage express, on an on-call, city-to-city basis, between points in the cities/communities of Calexico, Mecca, Thermal, Coachella, Indio, San Bernardino, Colton, Riverside, Fontana, El Monte, Los Angeles (LA) and East-LA; and to establish a Zone-of-Rate-Freedom (ZORF) under Section 454.2 of the PU Code.                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

 

NONE

 

 

 

ADVICE LETTER SUBMISSIONS

To inquire about filings, suspension or protest, call or email the Energy Division (415-703-1974 or email: EDTariffUnit@cpuc.ca.gov), Communications Division (415-703-3052) or Water Division (415-703-1133 or email: water.division@cpuc.ca.gov).

To protest a filing, mail the original letter/telegram to the Chief of the appropriate division (i.e., "Chief, [Energy, Communications or Water] Division"), to be received no later than 20 days after the date the Advice Letter was filed.

"Effective TBD" means that the date is to be determined by further Commission action.  A date listed as "anticipated effective" may be subject to change.  An Advice Letter Supplement is not a new filing, and there is no protest period unless indicated.

10/23/17

Energy 5165E

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Scope and Cost Recovery to Support the Rule 24 Expanded Data Set and CISR-DRP Form Modifications per Resolution E-4868. (effective TBD)

 

 

 

10/23/17

Energy 3132E

San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Update to the EDFCA Preliminary Statement Seasonality Factors in Compliance with O.P. 1 of D.17-08-030. (anticipated effective 01/01/18)

 

 

 

10/23/17

Energy 3136E

San Diego Gas & Electric Company, SDG&E's Approach to Address Click-Through Requirements Outlined in Resolution E-4868. (effective TBD)

 

 

 

10/23/17

Energy 5205G

Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Gas Company Request for 2018-2020 Financing Pilots Budget Fund Shifting Approval (anticipated effective 11/22/17)

 

 

 

10/23/17

Energy 5206G

Southern California Gas Company, September 2017 Standby Procurement Charges (anticipated effective 10/23/17)

 

 

 

10/24/17

Energy 5166E

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Revisions to Sample Form No. 79-1127, "Agreement to Perform Tariff Schedule Related Work, Rule 20A General Conditions" (anticipated effective 11/23/17)

 

 

 

10/24/17

Water 2281

California Water Service Company, [All Districts] Construction Meter Tariff Implementation (anticipated effective 11/01/17)

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3898G

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, November 2017 G-SUR Rate Change (anticipated effective 11/01/17)

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3899G

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, November 1, 2017 Gas Core Procurement Rate Changes (anticipated effective 11/01/17)

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 5168E

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Request for Temporary Waiver of Electric Rule 13 for Applicants Affected by Northern California Wildfires (anticipated effective 10/25/17)

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3681E

Southern California Edison Company, Submission of Request for Greenhouse Gas Credits associated with the Termination & Shut-Down Agreement Between Southern California Edison Company and Carson Cogeneration Company, LLC (anticipated effective 11/24/17)

 

 

 

10/25/17

Telecom 149

Charter Fiberlink CA-CCO, LLC, Request for "exemption" or "deviation" from undergrounding requirements of Cal. Pub. Util. Code  320 (effective TBD)

 

 

 

10/26/17

Energy 3900G/5169E

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Proposed Modifications to the Self-Generation Incentive Program Handbook Implementing Resolution E-4887 to Revise the SGIP Developer Definition Pursuant to Decision 16-06-055 and Other Revisions to the SGIP Handbook (anticipated effective 10/26/17)

 

 

 

10/26/17

Energy 3682E

Southern California Edison Company, Proposed Modifications to the Self-Generation Incentive Program Handbook Implementing Resolution E-4887 to Revise the SGIP Developer Definition Pursuant to Decision 16-06-055 and Other Revisions to the SGIP Handbook (anticipated effective 10/26/17)

 

 

 

10/26/17

Energy 5207G

Southern California Gas Company, Proposed Modifications to the Self-Generation Incentive Program Handbook Implementing Resolution E-4887 to Revise the SGIP Developer Definition Pursuant to Decision 16-06-055 and Other Revisions to the SGIP Handbook (anticipated effective 10/26/17)

 

 

 

10/26/17

Energy 83E

The California Center For Sustainable Energy(CCSE), Proposed Modifications to the Self-Generation Incentive Program Handbook Implementing Resolution E-4887 to Revise the SGIP Developer Definition Pursuant to Decision 16-06-055 and Other Revisions to the SGIP Handbook (anticipated effective 10/26/17)

 

 

 

10/26/17

Water 1178

California American Water Company, [Monterey County District] Update on Pipeline and Pump Station (anticipated effective 10/26/17)

 

 

 


ADVICE LETTER SUSPENSIONS (Pursuant to M-4801, 04/19/01)

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 5144E

Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Initial suspension on the following grounds: additional time is needed. Date suspension ends: 02/21/18. Note: Initial suspensions will be automatically extended for an additional 180 days if the Commission has not issued an order regarding the advice letter by the date the first suspension period ends.

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3119E

San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Initial suspension on the following grounds: additional time is needed. Date suspension ends: 02/21/18. Note: Initial suspensions will be automatically extended for an additional 180 days if the Commission has not issued an order regarding the advice letter by the date the first suspension period ends.

 

 

 


ADVICE LETTER PROTESTS

 

 

10/23/17

Energy 3667E

Southern California Edison Company, Submittal of Relevant Data for Determination of the Renewables Portfolio Standard Adder Component of the Market Price Benchmark Protest by Joint CCA Parties.

 

 

 

10/23/17

Energy 5151E

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Submission of Data Necessary to Calculate the Market Price Benchmark for 2018 in Compliance with Resolution E-4475. Protest by Joint CCA Parties.

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3127E

San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Submission of Documentation of Final Resolution of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Claims and San Diego Gas & Electric Company's (SDG&E) Associated Litigation Costs Protest by A4NR.

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3576E

Southern California Edison Company, Continuation of the Mobilehome Park Utility Upgrade Program Pursuant to Decision 14-03-021 Late filed protest by ORA protest to Supplement 3576-E-A..

 

 

 

10/25/17

Energy 3127E

San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Submission of Documentation of Final Resolution of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Claims and San Diego Gas & Electric Company's (SDG&E) Associated Litigation Costs Protest by TURN.

 

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Safety and Enforcement Division

NONE

 

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS

 

NONE

 

A TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGES TO HEARING CALENDAR

NEW SETTINGS

 

10/27/17
11:00 a.m.
ALJ Lirag
Comr Picker

A.17-08-017 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric  Company (U902M) for authorization to: (1) issue Debt Securities  in an aggregate principal amount up to $750 million of debt capital, in addition to previously-authorized amounts; (2) issue Roll-Over Debt Securities in an aggregate principal amount up to $300 million of debt capital, in addition to previously-authorized amounts; (3) include certain features in the Debt Securities or to enter into certain derivative transactions related to underlying debt in order to improve the terms and conditions of the debt portfolio and with the goal of lowering the cost of money for the benefit of ratepayers; (4) hedge planned issuances of Debt Securities; and (5) take all other necessary, related actions,
Administrative Law Judge’s Office, San Francisco

 

 

11/09/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Kim
Comr Picker

(ECP) C.17-09-009 (EH) - Barbara Y. Brown, Complainant vs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E), Defendant [ for Relief from excessive charges from December 2016 to January 2017],
San Diego State Office Building, Room – B-107, San Diego, CA  92101

 

 

11/15/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ DeAngelis
Comr Peterman

I.17-09-021 (PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Long Term Debt Financing practices of Lake Alpine Water Company (U148WTD); and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should not Impose Penalties and/or Other Remedies for Violations of Public Utilities Code Sections 818, 823(b) and 823(d),
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/15/17
1:30 p.m.
ALJ DeAngelis
Comr Rechtschaffen

C.17-08-020 (PHC) - Granite Telecommunications, LLC (U6842C), Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California (U1001C) Defendant [for Orders that defendant’s actions threaten competition in violation of state law; that the current rates are discriminatory, and those received, and future rates demanded, by defendant are unjust and unreasonable; and related relief.],
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/20/17
9:30 a.m.
ALJ Wildgrube
Comr Guzman Aceves

A.17-04-004 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Commission Finding that its Procurement-Related and Other Operations for the Record Period January 1 Through December 31, 2016 Complied with its Adopted Procurement Plan; for Verification of its Entries in the Energy Resource Recovery Account and Other Regulatory Accounts; for Refund of $3.605 Million Recorded in Three Accounts; and Review of Proposal to Return $79.182 million in Unspent Demand Response Funds to Customers,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also November 21)

 

 

RESETTINGS – NONE

 

 

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR – NONE

 

 

HEARINGS CONTINUED

 

ALJ Weatherford

A.12-04-019 (EH) - Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates,
Evidentiary hearing held and continued to October 30

 

 

 

HEARINGS CONCLUDED – 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

(WS) = Workshop

(OA) = Oral Argument

(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing

(STC) = Status Conference

(SEC) = Settlement Conference

(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing

(L&M) = Law & Motion

(CA) = Closing Argument

 

 

 

10/27/17
11:00 a.m.
ALJ Lirag
Comr Picker

A.17-08-017 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric  Company (U902M) for authorization to: (1) issue Debt Securities  in an aggregate principal amount up to $750 million of debt capital, in addition to previously-authorized amounts; (2) issue Roll-Over Debt Securities in an aggregate principal amount up to $300 million of debt capital, in addition to previously-authorized amounts; (3) include certain features in the Debt Securities or to enter into certain derivative transactions related to underlying debt in order to improve the terms and conditions of the debt portfolio and with the goal of lowering the cost of money for the benefit of ratepayers; (4) hedge planned issuances of Debt Securities; and (5) take all other necessary, related actions,
Administrative Law Judge’s Office, San Francisco

 

 

10/30/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Kline
Comr Randolph

A.17-09-007 (TELEPHONIC - PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC (U7038C) for Approval to Transfer Control of Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC to David A. Morken Pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 854(a),
Commission Courtroom. San Francisco

 

 

10/30/17
5:00 p.m.
ALJ Bemesderfer
Comr Guzman Aceves

A.17-04-001 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of San Jose Water Company (U168W) for Authority to Adjust Its Cost of Capital and to Reflect That Cost of Capital in Its Rates for the Period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020,
And Related Matters:
A.17-04-002
A.17-04-003
A.17-04-006
Junipero Serra State Office Building – Auditorium, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles CA  90013
(Also November 1 at Hilltop Park Center – Main Hall, 871 Jessie Street, Monterey, CA  93940, and November 6 at City Hall of San Jose – City Council Chambers, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA  95113)

 

 

10/31/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Yacknin
Comr Picker

A.17-06-013 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Application of Silica Networks for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide: (i) full facilities-based and resold competitive local exchange service throughout the service territories of Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Verizon California, Inc., SureWest Telephone, and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc.; and (ii) full facilities-based and resold interexchange service statewide,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/01/17
1:30 p.m.
ALJ Lirag
Comr Peterman

C.17-08-011 (PHC) - George & Louanne Athanasiou vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E) [for Relief from Defendant’s refusal and failure to install a new Electric Meter at a Permitted Location.],
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/02/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Cooke
Comr Peterman

A.17-06-030 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) to Establish Marginal Costs, Allocate Revenues, and Design Rates,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/02/17
1:00 p.m.
ALJ Kline
Comr Guzman Aceves

C.17-09-001 (PHC) - Martinez Masonic Temple Association, Complainant vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E), Defendant [ for an Order that defendant move its Power Lines a safe distance away from 700 Masonic Street to allow maintenance of the building as defined by OSHA and PGE’s Safety Requirements with no cost to complainant; and related relief. ],
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/03/17
1:00 p.m.
ALJ Kline
Comr Rechtschaffen

A.17-09-015 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Application of Triton Networks, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience And Necessity to Provide Limited Facilities-Based and Resold Local Exchange Services in the state of California,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/07/17
11:00 a.m.
ALJ Houck
Comr Picker

I.12-10-013 (STC) - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Services and Facilities of Southern California Edison Company and San Diego Gas and Electric Company Associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Units 2 and 3,
And Related Matters:
A.13-01-016
A.13-03-005
A.13-03-013
A.13-03-014
Junipero Serra State Office Building – Hearing Room, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA  90013

 

 

11/09/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Kim
Comr Picker

(ECP) C.17-09-009 (EH) - Barbara Y. Brown, Complainant vs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E), Defendant [ for Relief from excessive charges from December 2016 to January 2017],
San Diego State Office Building, Room – B-107, San Diego, CA  92101

 

 

11/13/17
2:00 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
ALJ Roscow
ALJ Wildgrube
Comr Picker

A.16-09-001 (PPH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Authority to Increase its Authorized Revenues for Electric Service in 2018, among other things, and to Reflect that increase in Rates,
Council Chambers, Santa Barbara City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA  93102
(Also November 14 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center – Ventura Room, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA  93030)

 

 

11/14/17
11:00 a.m.
ALJ Kelly
Comr Guzman Aceves

(ECP) C.17-09-008 (EH) - Sierra View Dairy, Complainant vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant [for Relief from Improper Billing related to Net Energy Metering],
Room 1013 – Hugh Burns State Office Building, 2550 Mariposa Mall, Fresno, CA  93721

 

 

11/14/17
1:00 p.m.
ALJ Kelly
Comr Randolph

(ECP) C.17-09-011 (EH) - Phillip Bonnette, Complainant vs. Pacific Gas And Electric Company (U39E), Defendant [for Relief from Overcharges for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, to date; and related relief ],
Room 1013 – Hugh Burns State Office Building, 2550 Mariposa Mall, Fresno, CA  93721

 

 

11/15/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ DeAngelis
Comr Peterman

I.17-09-021 (PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Long Term Debt Financing practices of Lake Alpine Water Company (U148WTD); and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should not Impose Penalties and/or Other Remedies for Violations of Public Utilities Code Sections 818, 823(b) and 823(d),
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/15/17
1:30 p.m.
ALJ DeAngelis
Comr Rechtschaffen

C.17-08-020 (PHC) - Granite Telecommunications, LLC (U6842C), Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California (U1001C) Defendant [for Orders that defendant’s actions threaten competition in violation of state law; that the current rates are discriminatory, and those received, and future rates demanded, by defendant are unjust and unreasonable; and related relief.],
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

11/20/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Fitch
Comr Peterman

A.17-05-022 (EH) - Application of California Water Service Company (U60W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Water Service to Travis Air Force Base and to Establish Rates,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also November 21 – 22)

 

 

11/27/17
9:30 a.m.
ALJ Weatherford
ALJ Mattson
Comr Randolph

A.15-07-019 (EH) - Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Authorization to Modify Conservation and Rationing Rules, Rate Design, and Other Related Issues for the Monterey District,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also November 29 – December 1)

 

 

11/28/17
10:00 a.m. –
4:30 p.m.
ALJ Atamturk
ALJ Bemesderfer
Comr Guzman Aceves

A.16-12-010 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904G) Requesting Reauthorization of the Customer Incentive Program,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also November 29)

 

 

11/28/17
1:00 p.m.
ALJ Allen
Comr Picker

A.16-08-006 (OA) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of the Retirement of Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Implementation of the Joint Proposal, And Recovery of Associated Costs Through Proposed Ratemaking Mechanisms (U39E),
Commission Auditorium, San Francisco

 

 

11/29/17
9:30 a.m.
ALJ Park
Comr Picker

A.17-04-017 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Approval of the Results from its 2016 Track IV Local Capacity Requirement Preferred Resources Requests for Offers,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

12/11/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Lirag
Comr Randolph

A.17-04-027 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902M) for Authority to Implement the Customer Information System Replacement Program,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also December 12 – 15)

 

 

01/08/18
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Hecht
Comr Randolph

A.17-04-010 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E) for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide: (i) full facilities-based and resold competitive local exchange service throughout the service territories of AT&T California, Frontier California Inc., Consolidated Communications of California Company, and Citizens Telecommunications Company of California; and (ii) full facilities-based and resold non-dominant interexchange services on a statewide basis,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also January 9 – 12)

 

 

04/09/18
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Hecht
Comr Randolph

I.17-04-019 (EH) - Order Instituting Investigation to determine whether PacifiCorp (U901-E) engages in least-cost planning on a control area basis and whether PacifiCorp's Inter-Jurisdictional Cost Allocation Protocol results in just and reasonable rates in California,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also April 10 – 13)

 

 

04/16/18
9:30 a.m.
ALJ Roscow
Comr Peterman

R.17-06-026 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Review, Revise, and Consider Alternatives to the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also April 17 – 20)

 

 

 

RESOLUTION REGARDING RATIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS OF CATEGORY

 

For purposes of Rule 9.2(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.

 

(10/26/2017)

ALJ 176-3407

Ratification of preliminary determinations of category for proceedings initiated by application.  The preliminary determinations are pursuant to
Rule 7.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Adopted.  The preliminary determination schedule is shown below.

 

PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES
Resolution ALJ 176-3407 (10/26/2017)

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

 

NUMBER

 

TITLE

 

PROPOSED CATEGORY

 

PRELIM.
CATEGORY

 

 

HEARING

 

 

 

COMR

 

 

ALJ



A17-10-002              Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904G) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902G) Regarding Feasibility of Incorporating Advanced Meter Data Into the Core Balancing Process.

Ratesetting

Ratesetting

YES

 

Picker

Fitch



A17-10-007              San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902M) for Authority, Among  Other Things, to Update its Electric and Gas Revenue Requirement and Base Rates Effective on January 1, 2019.

Ratesetting

Ratesetting

YES

 

Picker

Lirag



A17-10-008              Southern California Gas Company, Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904G) for Authority, Among Other Things, to Update its Gas Revenue Requirement and Base Rates Effective on January 1, 2019. 

Ratesetting

Ratesetting

YES

 

Picker

Lirag

 



A17-10-009              Union Pacific Railroad Company, Application of the Union Pacific Railroad Company to Alter, Relocate, or Close the County Road 32A Railroad Grade Crossing in Yolo County, California (DOT#751224V).

Ratesetting

Ratesetting

YES

 

Randolph

ALJ Pro Tem Goldberg/

Kline