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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

Thursday, October 19, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

October 26, 2017

9:30 am

State Personal Board

801 Capitol Mall

Sacramento CA 95814

 

November 9, 2017

9:30 am

San Francisco, CA

November 30, 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.

 

October 23, 2017

10:00 am

Sacramento CA, Room 426

At least one of the members of the Commission will not be present in Sacramento for the October 23, 2017, Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting.  Therefore, pursuant to Government Code Section 11123(b)(1), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a member of the Commission will participate by teleconference in the Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting from the following publicly accessible location:

 

California Public Utilities Commission

505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5305

San Francisco, CA  94102

 

To view RDM Notice: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M197/K086/197086308.PDF

 

November 6, 2017

10:00 am

San Francisco, Room 5305

November 27, 2017

10:00 am

San Francisco, Room 5305

 

COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

Notice of All-Party Meeting:  A.17-01-024 Joint Application of Wild Goose Storage, LLC (U911G) and Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. (U912G) for an Order Pursuant to Sections 829 and 853 of the Public Utilities Code to Exempt from Commission Authorization the Encumbrance of the Assets of Wild Goose Storage, LLC and Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. and the Issuance of a Corporate Guarantee to Secure the Financing of certain Affiliates of the Utilities or in the Alternative for Authorization for the Same Relief under Sections 830 and 851 .

October 23, 2017

1pm -2 pm

California Public Utilities Commission – Hearing Room D
505 Van Ness Ave, (Corner of Van Ness Ave and McAllister St.)
San Francisco CA 94102

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Commissioner Rechtschaffen is convening an All-Party Meeting on October 23, 2017, 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Commission’s San Francisco office in Hearing Room D.  An agenda will be circulated in advance of the All-Party meeting after comments are filed on the proposed decision.  The agenda will include an opportunity for each Party to make opening comments and reply comments, and will leave time for Commissioner Rechtschaffen, and any other Commissioners that may attend, to ask questions.  The agenda may include specific questions.

 

Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 11 close of business with an email to the service list and cc sean.simon@cpuc.ca.gov and joan.dahlgren@cpuc.ca.gov

 

When you RSVP please include the names of the attendees that will represent your company or organization, along with a contact phone number and their respective email address.

 

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.

 

 

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 Workshop Notice:  Small/Diverse Business Expo and Matchmaking Fair

October 19, 2017
8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1900 Hilltop Drive
Redding, CA 96002

The CPUC is co-sponsoring this free and open to the public Small Business Expo and Matchmaking with PacifiCorp, Northern California Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Norcal PTAC), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the Women’s Business Assistance Center to connect small and diverse businesses with public agencies and utilities in an effort to create business opportunities. More information: www.cpuc.ca.gov/expos

 

Public Meeting Notice:  Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Administrative Committee Meeting

October 19, 2017
1 pm – 4 pm

California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Golden Gate Training Room
San Francisco, CA  94102

Call-in Number:  (866) 918-9521; Code:  6211814 #

 

AGENDA

1. Introduction; 2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes; 3. Public Comments; 4. Fiscal Report; 5. Consumer Affairs Branch Report; 6. California LifeLine Third Party Administrator Report; 7. Legal Division Liaison Report; 8. Communications Division Liaison Report; 9.Approval of Annual Report; 10. ULTS-AC Report; 11. ULTS-AC Vacancy Update; and 12. Future Meeting Date For questions about this meeting, please contact Anna Jew at (415)703-3087, AML@cpuc.ca.gov.

Public Workshop Notice: Resource Adequacy Working Group on Path 26, Dispatchability, and Seasonal Local Requirements

October 23, 2017
10am – 4pm

California Public Utilities Commission - Auditorium

505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Ave and McAllister St)

San Francisco, CA 94102

 

(Wheelchair Accessible)

 

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

 

WebEx information TBD

 

AGENDA

Purpose: D. 17-06-027 directed Energy Division to establish working groups on a variety of topics. This meeting will cover three of the topics: elimination of a Path 26 requirement, defining the term dispatchable and establishing seasonal local resource adequacy requirements. The workshop notice will be posted to the Commission’s Daily Calendar. An agenda and presentation material 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

 

Webinar Meeting  Notice:  R.16-02-007– IRP Modeling Advisory Group Webinar: Office Hours #4

October 24, 2017
1pm – 2:30 pm

Remote Access Only

 

Webinar information:

Conference Phone Line:  (712) 775-7031
Access Code:  349332

 

To join the meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/cpuc_irp

AGENDA

During the month of October, Energy Division staff will host one 90 minute “Office Hours” webinar each Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm to address technical questions from parties related to RESOLVE and/or the staff proposal “Production Cost Modeling Process to Review Integrated Resource Plan Portfolios.” During the webinar, staff and technical consultants will provide verbal responses to questions submitted in writing by 4:30 pm on the Friday preceding the webinar. Following each question or topic, parties will have an opportunity to pose additional clarifying questions. In general, staff does not anticipate preparing presentation material, but may do so on occasion. Any materials prepared, as well as audio recordings of each webinar, will be available from the IRP Events and Materials page. The expectations and ground rules documented in the Modeling Advisory Group charter apply. For more information, please contact Patrick Young at Patrick.Young@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-5357 or Forest Kaser at Forest.Kaser@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-1445.

Public Workshop Notice:  Small/Meetings with Tribal Governments to Discuss Proposed Tribal Consultation Policies

October 24, 2017
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hyatt Palm Springs 
285 North Palm Canyon Drive

Grand Salon Room
Palm Springs, CA 92262

AGENDA

The CPUC and CEC will listen to and collect verbal and written comments on their respective proposed Tribal Consultation Policies that were previously sent to the tribes for review and comments.  Written comments will be posted on the agencies’ respective websites unless a commenter specifies that such comment is not intended for public display.

Copies of the draft CPUC policy may be viewed on the Public Utilities Commission website: 

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/Business_and_Community_Outreach/

Public Workshop Notice: R.17-06-026 Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) Rulemaking

October 24, 2017
1pm – 4pm.

California Public Utilities Commission – Hearing Room A

505 Van Ness Avenue, (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister St.)

San Francisco, CA 94102

 

(Wheelchair Accessible)

 

To Listen By Phone

Participant Call in: 1-866-829-0753
Participant Code: 6764747#

 

To Join Web Conference  Click here:

https://van.webex.com/van/j.php?MTID=m92d67a8a11bd188fd1d67310d11e2e1d

 

Meeting Number: 745 801 473

Meeting Password: !Energy1

 

Agenda

I. Introductions (1:00 – 1:05 p.m.);  II. Workshop Objectives (1:05 – 1:15 p.m.);  III.  Overview of the PCIA: Purpose and Historical Overview (1:15 – 1:30 p.m.);  VI. PCIA Mechanics and the ERRA Forecast Process (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.); Break (2:30 – 2:45 p.m.);  V. PCIA Rate Calculation (2:45 – 3:00 P.M.);  VI. Update on PCIA Workpapers Template (D.17-08-026) (3:00 – 3:30 p.m.); and VII. Q&A (3:30 – 4:00 p.m.)

 

Additional Information

This workshop will be conducted by the utilities and parties pursuant to the September 25, 2017 Scoping Memo and Ruling of Assigned Commissioner.  The purpose of the workshop is to provide a review of the current PCIA methodology.  Please note that decision makers, including Commissioners or advisors and administrative law judges, may attend the workshop.

 

Energy Division conducted a PCIA workshop covering similar topics on March 8, 2016.  As background information, parties can review the March 8, 2016 PCIA workshop materials and recording online:

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/General.aspx?id=10563  (materials) and http://www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/workshop/20160308/ (recording).

 

 For more information about this workshop, please contact: Scarlett Liang-Uejio, scarlett.liang-uejio@cpuc.ca.gov

 

Public Workshop Notice:  Energy Division Workshop on Advice Letters Incorporating Smart Inverter Phase 3 Functions into Electric Utilities’ Rule 21 Tariffs

October 25, 2017
9:30 am – 3:30 pm


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

AGENDA

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss issues raised in protests to advice letters PG&E 5129-E, SCE 3647-E, and SDG&E 3106-E, which propose modifications to Electric Tariff Rule 21 incorporating the technical requirements for smart inverter Phase 3 advanced functions. For questions about this workshop, please contact Jeffrey Kwan at jk8@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-1189.

 

Public Workshop Notice:  Small/Meetings with Tribal Governments to Discuss Proposed Tribal Consultation Policies

October 25, 2017
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

WebEx

AGENDA

The CPUC and CEC will listen to and collect verbal and written comments on their respective proposed Tribal Consultation Policies that were previously sent to the tribes for review and comments.  Written comments will be posted on the agencies’ respective websites unless a commenter specifies that such comment is not intended for public display.

Copies of the draft CPUC policy may be viewed on the Public Utilities Commission website: 

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/Business_and_Community_Outreach/

 

Public Workshop Notice:  First Meeting of the Interconnection Discussion Forum (Resolution ALJ-347)

October 26, 2017
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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

Conference Phone Line:  1-866-830-4003
Participant Code:  9869619


AGENDA
Energy Division is hosting an Interconnection Discussion Forum to provide an informal monthly venue for utilities, developers, and other stakeholders to explore a wide variety of issues related to interconnection practices and policies. The forum, established in Resolution ALJ-347 (October 12, 2017), is intended to foster proactive, constructive communication between utilities, developers, and other impacted stakeholders about issues related to implementation of Rule 21 and other interconnection rules; resolve informally and/or prevent interconnection disputes; and share information and best practices across utilities and developers. Please contact Heather Sanders (heather.sanders@cpuc.ca.gov) with any questions.

 

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

October 26, 2017                     
2 pm – 2:30 pm

To Listen by Phone
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 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:  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
505 Van Ness Avenue. CPUC Auditorium
(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, SoCalGas and SDG&E on the overall GRC applications of SoCalGas 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#

 

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.

 

Public Workshop Notice:  Energy Division Workshop on PG&E’s 2019 Gas Transmission and Storage rate case proceeding

November 7, 2017
9:30 am – 4:00 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: 866-632-5615

Participant Code:  8998926#


WebEx information:
Meeting Number
:  743 859 540
Meeting Password:  !Energy1


To join online meeting click below: https://van.webex.com/van/j.php?MTID=m351bb1c15f9c75b02a3f54aea486eb97

 

 

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

To Listen by Phone
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).

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

December 28, 2017
2 pm– 2:30 pm

To Listen by Phone
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 Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4880 for the October 26, 2017 Commission Meeting.  This Draft Resolution approves income-qualified customers who enroll in the Green Tariff Shared Renewables program to continue receiving the applicable California Alternative Rates for Energy or Family Electric Rate Assistance discounts.  Notice of this Draft has been sent to parties in the service list. Any questions or comments should be directed to Cherie Chan at cherie.chan@cpuc.ca.gov and Paul Phillips at paul.phillips@cpuc.ca.gov

 

The web link is: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M196/K133/196133172.PDF

 

 

The Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4883 for the October 26, 2017 Commission Meeting. This Resolution addresses verification of the attainment of the 89 MW Load Trigger for Phase 2 of the Line 625/650 Upgrade Project Pursuant to D.15-03-020, request for approval under Advice Letter 64-E.  All questions or comments should be addressed to Michael Rosauer at michael.rosauer@cpuc.ca.gov and Mary Jo Borak at maryjo.borak@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

The web link is: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=194273899

 

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS

 

Resolution L-548 authorizes the disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of an electrical incident that occurred at 518 Workman Mill Road in La Puenta, CA on April 12, 2016.

 

On September 22, 2017, the draft resolution was mailed, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code
§ 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.  Comments shall be served no later than October 16, 2017 and reply comments shall be served no later than October 23, 2017.

 

Resolution L-548 will be on the agenda at the October 26, 2017 Commission meeting. The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.

 

When the Commission acts on the draft resolution, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare its own order.  Only when the Commission acts does the resolution become binding on the parties.

 

Finally, an original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service should be submitted to:

 

Fred Harris, Staff Counsel
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone:  415-703-1557
E-mail:  Fred.harris@cpuc.ca.gov; Angela.hagler@cpuc.ca.gov;

 

 

The Safety and Enforcement Division has prepared Draft Resolution ST-206 for October 26, 2017.  This Resolution grants the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s request for approval of its Safety and Security Certification Plan for its Communications-Based Train Control project. Any questions or comments should be directed to Jamie Lau at Jamie.Lau@cpuc.ca.gov

 

The web link is: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?DaySearch=1

 

 

The Water Division has prepared Proposed Comment Resolution W-5151 for the October 26, 2017 Commission Meeting. Proposed Comment Resolution W-5151 authorizes Llano Del Rio Water Company a General Rate Increase to produce additional annual revenues of $35,446 or 19.9% for Test Year 2017 and $23,049 or 10.8% for Escalation Year 2018, to be paid for by the Ratepayers. Please contact water.division@cpuc.ca.gov, and reference “Proposed Comment Resolution W-5151” if you have any questions.

 

The web link is: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=195475407

 

 

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

 

NEW FILINGS

 

NONE

 

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

 

NONE

 

 

 

ADVICE LETTER SUBMISSIONS - NONE

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.

 

MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Safety and Enforcement Division

 

NONE

 

 

 

 

A TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

 

NONE

 

 

 

 

CHANGES TO HEARING CALENDAR

NEW SETTINGS - NONE

 

 

 

RESETTINGS

 

12/14/17
9:00 a.m.
ALJ Cooke
Comr Peterman

A.16-06-013 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Revise its Electric Marginal Costs, Revenue Allocation and Rate Design. (U39M),
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also December 15)
Reset to February 2018

 

 

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR – NONE

 

 

HEARINGS CONTINUED

 

ALJ Yacknin

A.07-01-031 - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities with Voltages between 50kV and 200 kV: Valley-Ivyglen 115 kV Subtransmission Line Project,
And Related Matters:
A.07-04-028
A.09-09-022
Evidentiary held and continued to October 19

 

 

 

HEARINGS CONCLUDED

 

 

 

ALJ Cooke

A.16-06-013 (TELEPHONIC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Revise its Electric Marginal Costs, Revenue Allocation and Rate Design. (U39M),
Prehearing Conference held and concluded

 

 

ALJ Kline

C.17-08-008 - Rodney and Alice Wilson Family Revocable Trust of 1999, Michael Wilson, Trustee, Complainant vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California (U1001C), Defendant  [for Relief from Improper Placement of facilities outside of utility easement.],
Prehearing Conference in Sacramento held and concluded

 

 

ALJ Miles

C.17-08-002 - Joseph Figeras and Tammy Figeras (f/k/a Tammy Gibson) vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E) [for immediate relief in having power restored to Complainants’ premises; for Reimbursement of the approximate sum of $28,000; for reimbursement of all KWH generated by Complainants’ installed Solar System; for refund of overbilling; and related relief],
Prehearing Conference held and concluded

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

10/18/17
9:00 a.m.
ALJ Yacknin
Comr Guzman Aceves

A.07-01-031 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities with Voltages between 50kV and 200 kV: Valley-Ivyglen 115 kV Subtransmission Line Project,
And Related Matters:
A.07-04-028
A.09-09-022
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also October 19)

 

 

10/20/17
1:00 p.m.
ALJ Kline
Comr Peterman

A.17-08-019 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Application of the California High-Speed Rail Authority to construct proposed high-speed tracks and underpass grade separations at SR99 (MP 195.74) and SR99 Ramp (MP 195.83) within the City of Fresno, California,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

10/20/17
1:30 p.m.
ALJ Kline
Comr Randolph

A.17-08-022 (TELEPHONIC – PHC) - Application of the City of Victorville to construct an overhead grade-separation structure for Green Tree Boulevard in the City of Victorville, San Bernardino County, State of California,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

10/23/17
10:30 a.m.
ALJ Kim
Comr Randolph

(ECP) C.17-06-022 (PHC) - In re the Matter of the Grievance of Roadrunner Management Services, Inc., doing business as California Shuttle and Limousine for Reinstatement of Operating Authority for TCP-28858A,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

10/23/17
1:00 p.m.
ALJ Kline
Comr Peterman

C.17-08-015 ( PHC) - Mannar Investment Company, LP, Complainant,  vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E), Defendant [for Relief from failure of Defendant to provide service under its Tariff Rue 16(f)],
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

10/24/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Houck
Comr Guzman Aceves

A.16-03-004 (STC) - Joint Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) For the 2015 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceedings,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

 

 

10/25/17
9:30 a.m.
ALJ Weatherford
Comr Randolph

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,
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also October 26 and October 30 – November 3)

 

 

10/25/17
10:30 a.m.
ALJ Kelly
Comr Randolph

(ECP) C.17-07-005 (EH) - Lidiya Bizhko, Complainant. vs. Pacific Gas and Electric, Defendant, for relief from inaccurate billing,
State Office Building, Conference Room 1250, 770 L Street, Sacramento, CA  95814

 

 

10/26/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Miles
Comr Rechtschaffen

A.17-02-003 (EH) - Joint Application of Gill Ranch Storage, LLC, Northwest Natural Gas Company, NW Natural Energy, LLC, and NW Natural Gas Storage, LLC for Change of Legal Ownership and Control of Gill Ranch Storage, LLC Through a Corporate Reorganization (U914G),
Commission Courtroom, 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

 

 

11/06/17
10:00 a.m.
ALJ Yacknin
Comr Peterman

A.16-10-019 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Recover Costs Recorded in the Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 454.9(U39E),
Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
(Also November 7 – 9)

 

 

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

 

 

11/20/17
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)

 

 

11/29/17
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)