Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
Wesley M. Franklin, Executive Director
Headquarters |
Southern California Office |
505 Van Ness Avenue |
320 West 4th Street, Suite 500 |
San Francisco, CA 94102 |
Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
(415) 703-2782 |
(213) 576-7000 |
Website:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Calendar Archive:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/index.htm
Daily Calendar
Friday, August 2, 2002
· Regular Commission Meetings
· Notices
· Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda)
· Commissioner Office Hours
· Public Meetings and Workshops
· Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))
· New Filings
· Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing
· Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/ Arbitrator's Reports
· Advice Letter Filings
· Miscellaneous Transportation Items
· Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters
· Adjournments/Resettings/Hearings Concluded
· Removals from Calendar
· New Settings
· Law and Motion Hearings
· Final Oral Argument
· Hearings
· Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting
· Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c))
· Notice of Ex Parte Communications
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
August 8, 2002 |
10 am |
San Francisco |
August 22, 2002 |
10 am |
San Francisco |
September 5, 2002 |
10 am |
San Francisco |
COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)
Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered.
August 5, 2002 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
August 19, 2002 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
August 30, 2002 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
NOTICE 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:
· e-mail:
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
NOTICES
Delivery of Formal Pleadings for Filing
Unless otherwise directed, all courier-delivered documents submitted for filing as part of the formal record in a proceeding should be hand-carried directly to the Commission's Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco; Suite 500, 320 West 4th Street in Los Angeles; or Room 4006, 1350 Front Street in San Diego. All documents sent through the mail for formal filing should be addressed ONLY to the Commission's Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Charge for Commission Documents
To purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00.
Commission Resources Available for Rental
The auditorium, hearing rooms and training room at the headquarters of the California Public Utilities Commission, located at 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, are available for rent. Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Colette Kondo at (415) 703-1401.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Subscription Notice for Draft Agenda Items
In compliance with Public Utilities Code Section 311.5, parties who wish to subscribe to receive draft agenda items may do so by writing to the Public Utilities Commission; Attention: Poly Arca, Room 1003, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, or by calling (415) 703-1798. The cost for a one-year subscription to the entire public agenda package (which excludes Executive Session materials) is $1,000. You may also order a partial agenda package (energy agenda items only or telecommunication agenda items only) at the cost of $500 per year. The package you receive via mail will include only those agenda items available at the time of the agenda distribution date, which is usually 10 to 12 days prior to the Commission meeting. If agenda items (including revisions) are not ready on the distribution date, they will be made available at no charge in the lobby outside the Commission Auditorium at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the Commission meeting, but not earlier.
In addition, the Commission will make draft agenda items available for viewing and photocopying (at 20 cents per page) at the Commission's Central Files Office (Room 2002), 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, and in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento field offices. Since the agenda package will be mailed to these locations, it will be available at these locations a day or two after the distribution date. These locations will not receive agenda items that are not ready on the distribution date.
If an agenda item is held over to a subsequent Commission meeting, that agenda item and any revisions to that agenda item that were available on the morning of the initial Commission meeting (as well as any further available revisions) will be mailed in the Escutia package for the subsequent Commission meeting; the item and its revisions will also be available for viewing and photocopying in the Commission's Central Files Office and field offices as set forth above.
Intervenors who have a financial hardship determination pending or granted shall be eligible to receive draft agenda item packets at no charge.
The cost to receive the agenda only, without copies of draft agenda items, remains at $75 per year.
Subscription Notice for Daily Calendar and/or Agenda
Parties who wish to subscribe to the Daily Calendar and/or the Agenda may do so by writing to the Public Utilities Commission; Attention: Poly Arca, Room 1003, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, or by calling (415) 703-1798. The subscription cost for the Daily Calendar is $225 per year. The Biweekly Daily Calendar is $50 per year. The Agenda is $75 per year. Checks are to be made payable to the Public Utilities Commission.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS
NONE
PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Administrative Committee (DDTPAC) |
DDTP Offices |
The Administrative Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Minutes of the July 2002 DDTPAC Meeting, II. Approval of Agenda, III. Administrative Business, A. Public Input (1:00 p.m.), B. Report from the Chair, C. Executive Director's Report, IV. Financial Business, V. Other Business, A. Review of BSA Audit Report,
B. Review of Conflict of Interest Issues, C. Review of Recommendations from CRSAC, D. Update on the CRS RFP, E. Review of CRS Contract Extension, G. Review of Issues Related to AB 1734, and VI. DDTP Departmental Activity Reports.
Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Katy Franco, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 x110 voice or (510) 302-1118 TTY.
Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Administrative Committee (DDTPAC) |
DDTP Offices |
The Administrative Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Approval of Agenda, II. Administrative Business, A. Public Input (1:00 p.m.), B. Report from the Chair, III. Other Business, A. Development of AB 1734 Transition Plan - Chair,
B. Future Transition Plan Meetings.
Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Katy Franco, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 x110 voice or (510) 302-1118 TTY.
Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) |
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program Offices |
The EPAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:
Public Meeting Agenda:
I. Administrative Business, A. Agenda Modification and Approval, B. Review of Minutes from the Previous Meeting, C. Review of Action List Items, D. Report from the Chair,
E. Executive Director's Report, F. DDTP Staff Reports, 1. Consumer Affairs Report,
2. Consumer Contact Report, 3. Field Operations Report, 4. Marketing Report, 5. CRS Report, II. Public Input, III. Equipment Program Manager's Report IV. Demonstration of Amplified Phones, V. Other Business, A. Member Reports, B. Review of consumer contact logs, C. Requests for invention, D. Suggested items for next month's agenda, E. Future meetings, and VI. Adjournment.
Meeting Information:
For more information, please contact Katy Franco, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 x110 voice or (510) 302-1118 TTY.
Environmental Notice:
People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
Public Input Workshop - R01-08-027
Interim Reporting for the PY2001 LIEE Program Evaluation |
Pacific Energy Center |
The Southern California Edison Company (SCE) hereby notices a public workshop that is jointly sponsored by SCE, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and the Southern California Gas Company. This workshop is scheduled to present the interim process evaluation findings and to review the exante savings estimates that will be used to conduct an impact evaluation (billing analysis) of all LIEE measures, the final component of this statewide evaluation of the PY2001 LIEE Program.
This is an open meeting, and the public is welcome to attend.
If you cannot attend the workshop and would like to provide written or electronic comments that may be incorporated into the workshop discussions, those comments need to be received by 4 p.m. on August 13, 2002 and should be mailed to:
Jeorge Tagnipes
California Public Utilities Commission
Energy Division, 4th Floor
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
email:
jst@cpuc.ca.gov
Public Input Workshop Notice
August 15, 2002 and August 16, 2002 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
On July 1, 2002, Avista Utilities, PacifiCorp, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Southern California Water Company for Bear Valley Electric Company, and Southwest Gas (the utilities) each submitted an application with proposals for their program year 2003 California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE) and Low Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) programs. Energy Division has scheduled the following workshop to discuss the utilities' proposals in detail. The purpose of the workshop is to provide for public input on the utilities' applications. Following the workshop, Energy Division will be submitting a report to the Commission on the results of the workshop.
At least one representative from each of the utilities is required to attend the workshops and utility representatives are required to be prepared to discuss all aspects of that utility's application in detail. Prior to the workshop, a representative from Energy Division will be contacting each utility about their mandatory participation at the workshops, and response to the attached Data Request.
If non-utility interested parties cannot attend the workshop and would like to provide written or electronic comments that may be incorporated into the workshop discussions, those comments need to be received by 4 p.m. on August 8, 2002 and should be mailed to:
Karen Miller - or - Ivy Walker
CPUC, Energy Division, 4th Floor CPUC, Energy Division, 4th Floor
505 Van Ness Avenue 505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102 San Francisco, CA 94102
Teleconference Information: For public access to the workshop by teleconferencing please dial: 1-877-950-4894, followed by pass code 627741. Participants attending the workshop via conference call are asked to put their phones on mute when they are not addressing the workshop participants in order to reduce background noise. This location is wheelchair accessible through the Technical Library entrance on the courtyard.
Workshop participants are advised that the room being used for the workshop will be used by a different group during the lunch hour on Thursday, August 15th; as such, participants must take their belongings with them during the lunch break.
Questions regarding the workshop should be addressed to Karen Miller at 415-703-3261 or via email at:
knr@cpuc.ca.gov; or to Ivy Walker at 415-703-2181 or via email at:
imw@cpuc.ca.gov.
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
Draft Resolution Authorizing Adoption of Guidelines for the Use of
Four Quadrant Gates in Connection with the Installation of Four Quadrant
Gate Systems at Highway Rail-Grade Crossings in the State of California.
A draft resolution (SX-41) of the Consumer Protection and Safety Division that authorizes the adoption of guidelines for the use of four quadrant gates will be on the August 22, 2002 Commission meeting agenda. The Commission may vote on this resolution at that time, or it may postpone a vote until later. When the Commission votes on Resolution SX-41, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
The draft resolution is available for review and comment. A copy may be obtained from, and subsequent written comments should be submitted to:
Michael Robertson
Consumer Protection and Safety Division
California Public Utilities Commission
Rail Crossing Engineering Section
505 Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-1559
An original and 2 copies of comments must be received by the Consumer Protection and Safety Division by August 12, 2002. Comments shall be limited to 5 pages in length.
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION TO ADOPT INTERIM
FUNDING FOR LOW INCOME OVERSIGHT BOARD
Draft Resolution to Adoption of Low Income Oversight Board Charter
A draft resolution (L-301) (Agenda #908) by the Legal Division to consider interim funding for the Low-Income Oversight Board Charter is scheduled for consideration at the Commission meeting agenda for its August 22, 2002 meeting. The Commission may vote on this resolution at that time, or it may postpone a vote. The Commission may adopt all or part of L-301, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
On July 23, 2002, the draft resolution was circulated to the service list for Rulemaking
01-08-027 pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g) and Rules 77.7 and 81 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at cpuc.ca.gov.
The Commission will consider the draft resolution at its August 22, 2002 meeting. Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments. An original and 2 copies of comments must be filed with the Legal Division by July 20, 2002, at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by August 6, 2002. Commenters must also serve comments, and reply comments, on the service list, and send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the e-mail address below. Reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties (Rule 77.7). Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
Diana L. Lee
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4300
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-4342
E-mail:
dil@cpuc.ca.gov
NEW FILINGS
7/24/02 |
A02-07-046 |
ePHONE Telecom, Inc., for Registration as an Interexchange Carrier Telephone Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013. |
7/31/02 |
A02-07-047 |
Phuong Transportation, Inc., for Authority to operate as a passenger stage corporation between points in Pomona, Westminster, San Gabriel, San Jose and Oakland, California; and to establish a Zone of Rate Freedom. (2300 S. Reservoir Street, No. 402, Pomona, CA 91766; (909) 464-2316) |
7/31/02 |
A00-05-007 |
Amendment - City of Oakdale, for one grade separation crossing of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad Company at the proposed Willowood Drive Crossing. The Amendment consists of a change in the underlying structure from a steel arch culvert construction to a triple-span concrete and steel bridge structure, as more fully described in the attachments to the Amendment. |
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
NONE
DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
8/1/02 |
A99-08-021 |
Application of Pacific Fiber Link, L.L.C. (U-6028-C) for Modification of its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") to Review Proponent's Environmental Assessment for Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); Alternate Modified Presiding Officer's Decision of Commissioner Brown |
ADVICE LETTER FILINGSTo inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028). | ||
07/08/02 |
Telecom 1 |
RGT UTILITIES OF CALIFORNIA, INC., initial filing (effective TBD) |
07/29/02 |
Energy 2389G|2246E-A |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.2389G|2246E, Revised income requirements for CARE program (anticipated effective 06/01/02) |
07/30/02 |
Energy 1429E|1328G |
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revision of the Medical Baseline forms in compliance with Decision 02-04-026 (anticipated effective 09/08/02) |
07/30/02 |
Energy 3176G |
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Revised retail and wholesale buy-back rates for July 2002 (anticipated effective 07/31/02) |
07/30/02 |
Energy 3177G |
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, CORE monthly pricing and CORE subscription revision for August 2002 (anticipated effective 08/01/02) |
07/30/02 |
Telecom 23123 |
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD-VPP, Custom 8 & Zone 3 Measured Usage service (effective TBD) |
07/30/02 |
Telecom 23124 |
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD-VPP, Custom 8 & Zone 3 Measured Usage service (effective TBD) |
07/30/02 |
Telecom 23125 |
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD-VPP, Custom 8 & Zone 3 Measured Usage service (effective TBD) |
07/30/02 |
Telecom 23126 |
PACIFIC BELL, express contract for DDD-VPP & Local & Zones 1, 2 & 3 Measured Usage service (effective TBD) |
07/31/02 |
Energy 2260E-B |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.2260E, Revision to Electric Rule 20 - Replacement of Underground Electric Facilities (anticipated effective 07/19/02) |
07/31/02 |
Energy 2269E |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Notice of the conveyance of easements to Alpine County (anticipated effective 09/09/02) |
07/31/02 |
Energy 2400G |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Monthly price filing for Schedule G-SUR effective 08/07/02 (anticipated effective 08/07/02) |
07/31/02 |
Energy 2401G |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revised monthly rates for CORE schedules (anticipated effective 08/07/02) |
07/31/02 |
Energy 664G |
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION, Revision to Update the Procurement Charges Applicable to Schedule No. GCP, Core Subscription Gas Procurement Charge and Transportation Franchise Fee. (anticipated effective 08/07/02) |
07/31/02 |
Telecom 1-A |
CF COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, Supplements A.L.No.1, adoption of ICA w/Pac Bell (effective TBD) |
07/31/02 |
Water 51 |
PENNGROVE WATER COMPANY, [Canon Manor District] Increase rates to offset increase in electrical costs. (effective TBD) |
08/01/02 |
Telecom 1-A |
RGT UTILITIES OF CALIFORNIA, INC., Supplements A.L.No.1, initial filing (effective TBD) |
ADVICE LETTER SUSPENSIONS (Pursuant to M-4801, 04/19/01)To inquire about a suspension, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028). | ||
07/30/02 |
Energy 3052G |
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY. Initial suspension on the following grounds: additional information is needed. Date suspension ends: 11/26/02. 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 PROTESTSTo inquire about a protest, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028). To obtain a copy of the protest, please direct your request to the protestor. NONE | ||
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS
NONE
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS
7/22/02 |
C.02-06-032 |
O'Donnell - U.S. TelePacific Corp. (U-5721-C), Complainant, v. Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U-1001-C), Defendant. |
ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * HEARINGS CONCLUDED
A.02-01-036 |
Econome - In the Matter of the Joint Application of California-American Water Company (U-210-W), a California corporation, RWE Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, Thames Water Aqua Holdings GmbH, a corporation organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, Thames Water Plc, a corporation organized under the laws of the United Kingdom and Wales, and Apollo Acquisition Company, a Delaware Corporation, for an order Authorizing Apollo Acquisition Company to merge with and into American Water Works Company, Inc. resulting in a change of control of California-American Water Company, and for such related relief as may be necessary to effectuate such transaction, | |
A.02-03-016 |
Galvin - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Approval of Fuel Hedging Cost Recovery, | |
A.00-11-038 |
Sullivan - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338-E) for Authority to Institute a Rate Stabilization Plan with a Rate Increase and End of Rate Freeze Tariffs, and | |
A.00-11-056 |
Sullivan - Emergency Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Adopt a Rate Stabilization Plan. (U 39 E), and | |
A.00-10-028 |
Sullivan - Petition of THE UTILITY REFORM NETWORK for Modification of Resolution E-3527, | |
R.01-09-001 |
Thomas - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the New Regulatory Framework for Pacific Bell and Verizon California Incorporated, and | |
I.01-09-002 |
Thomas - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the New Regulatory Framework for Pacific Bell and Verizon California Incorporated, |
REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR
NONE
NEW SETTING
NONE
LAW AND MOTION
Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge Sarah R. Thomas at 10:00 a.m. in one of the Commission's San Francisco Office Hearing Rooms, unless otherwise noted. Law and Motion procedures are governed by Resolution ALJ 164. Copies of Resolution ALJ 164 are available from the Commission's Documents Desk (415) 703-1713 or from Central Files (415) 703-2045.
8/12/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
NONE SCHEDULED |
8/19/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
NONE SCHEDULED |
8/26/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
NONE SCHEDULED |
FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS (FOA)
NONE
HEARINGS
Dates in parentheses following the word "also" are subject to change without notice. The assigned Commissioner's name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing.
(PHC) = Prehearing Conference |
(WS) = Workshop | ||
(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing |
(FPH) = Full Panel Hearing | ||
(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing |
(AH) = Arbitration Hearing | ||
(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting |
(CA) = Closing Argument | ||
(M) = Mediation |
(LM) = Law & Motion | ||
(ECP) = Expedited Complaint Procedure |
(OA) = Oral Argument | ||
(OSC) = Order to Show Cause |
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8/2/02 |
9:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Joint Application of California-American Water Company (U-210-W), a California corporation, RWE Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, Thames Water Aqua Holdings GmbH, a corporation organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, Thames Water Plc, a corporation organized under the laws of the United Kingdom and Wales, and Apollo Acquisition Company, a Delaware Corporation, for an order Authorizing Apollo Acquisition Company to merge with and into American Water Works Company, Inc. resulting in a change of control of California-American Water Company, and for such related relief as may be necessary to effectuate such transaction, | |
8/2/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the New Regulatory Framework for Pacific Bell and Verizon California Incorporated, and | |
I.01-09-002 |
(EH) - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the New Regulatory Framework for Pacific Bell and Verizon California Incorporated, | ||
8/5/02 |
9:00 a.m. |
(WS) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Establish Consumer Rights and Consumer Protection Rules Applicable to All Telecommunications Utilities, | |
8/5/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of Clear World Communications Corporation for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate as a Provider of Resold Local Exchange Telecommunications Service within the State of California, | |
8/5/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Pac-West Telecomm, Inc., Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Defendant, | |
8/5/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - XYZ Distributors Inc., Complainant, vs. Pacific Centrex Services, Defendant, | |
8/7/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Evelyn Zientek, Complainant, vs. Argus Investment Group, V, LLC dba Montecito Pines Apartments Northwestern Utility Billing Services, Defendant, | |
8/7/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the San Francisco Airport's refusal to comply with California Public Utilities Code section 99152 and 164-B and order to show cause why the Airport should not be ordered to complete a system safety program plan prior to commencement of the Airport's operations of its AirTrain transportation system, | |
8/8/02 |
1:00 p.m. |
(OA) - Oral Argument on Transitional Procurement Issues in Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development, | |
8/12/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Joint Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U 338-E) and PACIFIC TERMINALS LLC for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY to Sell Fuel Oil Pipeline Facilities to PACIFIC TERMINALS LLC and for PACIFIC TERMINALS LLC to Purchase such Fuel Oil Pipeline Facilities and to Operate Them as a Public Utility, | |
8/12/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Establish Its Authorized Rates of Return on Common Equity for Electric Utility Operations and Gas Distribution for Test Year 2003. (U 39 M), and | |
A.02-05-025 |
(EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company for Consideration of Rate of Return on Common Equity, Capital Structure, Cost Factors for Embedded Debt and Preferred Stock, and Overall Rate of Return for Utility Operations. (Electric) | ||
A.02-05-026 |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Sierra Pacific Power Company for authority to establish its authorized rate of return on common equity for Electric Operations for Calendar Year 2003. | ||
A.02-05-031 |
(EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-M) for Authority (i) to Increase its Authorized Return on Common Equity, (ii) to Adjust its Authorized Embedded Costs of Debt and Preferred Stock, (iii) to Increase its Overall Rate of Return, and (iv) to Revise its Electric Distribution and Gas Rates Accordingly, and for Related Substantive and Procedural Relief, | ||
8/12/02 |
7:00 p.m. |
(PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southwest Gas Corporation for Authority to Increase Rates in San Bernardino, Placer, El Dorado and Nevada Counties, California. (U 905 G), | |
8/13/02 |
2:00 p.m. |
(PHC) - In the matter of the Application of Suburban Water Systems (U 339-W) for authority to increase rates: In 2003 $9,919,002, or 27.2% above the revenues generated by present rates, in 2004 $1,447,692 or 3.1% above the revenues generated by the rates proposed for 2003, in 2005 $1,597,008 or 3.3% above the 2004 revenue requirements, | |
8/13/02 |
7:00 p.m. |
(PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southwest Gas Corporation for Authority to Increase Rates in San Bernardino, Placer, El Dorado and Nevada Counties, California. (U 905 G), | |
8/14/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(ECP) - Ellen Shing, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell, Defendant, | |
8/14/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation Into Southern California Edison Company's Electric Line Construction, Operation and Maintenance Practices, | |
8/14/02 |
7:00 p.m. |
(PPH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for an Order Implementing Assembly Bill 265, and | |
A.01-01-044 |
(PPH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for Authority to Implement an Electric Rate Surcharge to Manage the Balance in the Energy Rate Ceiling Revenue Shortfall Account, | ||
8/15/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Determine Whether Baseline Allowances for Residential Usage of Gas and Electricity Should Be Revised, | |
8/16/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Application of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for an order authorizing construction of an at-grade crossing at Autumn Street, Delmas Avenue, San Fernando Station Pedestrian crossing (82D-3.1, 82D-2.9, 82D-2.8, 82D-3.0) by the light rail transit line of the Vasona Light Rail Project in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, | |
8/19/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company (U 346 W) for Authority to Increase Rates (as authorized by NOI 02-03-017): In 2003 of $2,775,000 or 27.1% above revenues generated by present rates, in 2004 of $497,839 or 3.8% above the revenues generated by the rates proposed for 2003, in 2005 of $507,422 or 3.7% above the 2004 revenue requirements, | |
8/19/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for an Order Authorizing it to Increase its Rates for Water Service in its Monterey Division to Increase Revenues by $5,725,300 or 22.47% in the Year 2003; $1,772,100 or 6.94% in the Year 2004; and $996,500 or 3.02% in the Year 2005, | |
8/19/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding the Implementation of the Suspension of Direct Access Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1X and Decision 01-09-060, | |
8/19/02 |
7:00 p.m. |
(PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southwest Gas Corporation for Authority to Increase Rates in San Bernardino, Placer, El Dorado and Nevada Counties, California. (U 905 G), | |
8/20/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(CA) - In the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for a Certificate Of Public Convenience & Necessity Valley-Rainbow 500kV Inter-Connect Project, | |
8/21/02 |
9:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Investigation Into Southern California Edison Company's Electric Line Construction, Operation and Maintenance Practices, | |
8/26/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southwest Gas Corporation for Authority to Increase Rates in San Bernardino, Placer, El Dorado and Nevada Counties, California. (U 905 G), | |
8/26/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Joint Application of Southern California Gas Company (U 904 G) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 M) for Authority to Continue Funding of LEV Programs, and | |
A.02-03-048 |
(EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338 E) to extend the Operation of its Electric Vehicle Adjustment Clause Mechanism and Related Accounts Until the Date of the Commission's Final Decision in SCE's Test Year 2003 General Rate Case Proceeding, and | ||
A.02-03-049 |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Review of and Authorization for Recovery of Cost Relating to its Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Program for 2002 through 2005. | ||
8/26/02 |
2:00 p.m. |
(PHC) - Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY for Authority to Increase Electric and Gas Revenue Requirements To Reflect An Attrition Revenue Adjustment For The Year 2002. (U 39 M), | |
9/3/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(EH) - Utility Audit Company, Inc., Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, | |
9/3/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Determine Whether Baseline Allowances for Residential Usage of Gas and Electricity Should Be Revised, | |
9/4/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(EH) - Utility Audit Company, Inc., Complainant, vs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Defendant, | |
9/4/02 |
1:00 p.m. |
(EH) - Utility Audit Company, Inc., Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, | |
9/4/02 |
2:00 p.m. |
(ECP) - Charles E. Sheldon II and June L. Sheldon, | |
9/6/02 |
2:00 p.m. |
(ECP) - Manfred F. Gildner, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, | |
9/9/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(EH) - California Water Service Company (U60W), a Corporation, for an Order Establishing a Moratorium on New Service Connections in Excess of 250 Service Connections in the Coast Springs Water System Division of the Redwood Valley District, | |
9/9/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Universal Studios, Inc., Complainant. vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant., | |
9/10/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Require California Natural Gas and Electric Utilities to Preserve Interstate Pipeline Capacity to California, | |
9/12/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Application of BAKMAN WATER COMPANY (U 219 W) for Authority to: (1) Remove the Proceeds of Water Contamination Lawsuits from Contributions-In-Aid-of-Construction, (2) Increase Rate Base, and (3) Recover Increased Revenue Requirements in Rates, | |
9/12/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - California ISP Association, Inc., Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U-1001-C); SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. | |
9/16/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in its 2002 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding (U 39 E), | |
9/16/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - California ISP Association, Inc., Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U-1001-C); SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc., | |
9/16/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices, and conduct of Starving Students, Inc. (Cal T-116,476), and Ethan Margalith, Abigail Margalith, Elizabeth Margalith and Sanford Margalith, | |
9/17/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation into Implementation of Assembly Bill 970 Regarding the Identification of Electric Transmission and Distribution Constraints, Actions to Resolve Those Constraints, and Related Matters Affecting the Reliability of Electric Supply, and | |
A.01-04-012 |
(PHC) - Conditional Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Los Banos-Gates 500 kV Transmission Project, | ||
9/18/02 |
9:30 a.m. |
(EH) - Joint Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY and SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY for the 2002 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding to set Contribution Levels for the Companies' Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds and Address Other Related Decommissioning Issues, | |
9/20/02 |
1:30 p.m. |
(PHC) - William Stokes, Brian Jones, Complainants, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Defendant, | |
9/20/02 |
2:00 p.m. |
(ECP) - James Byrnes, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell, Defendant, | |
9/23/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in its 2002 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding (U 39 E), and | |
A.02-03-039 |
(EH) - Joint Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY and SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY for the 2002 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding to set Contribution Levels for the Companies' Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds and Address Other Related Decommissioning Issues, | ||
9/23/02 |
12:00 Noon |
(ECP) - Daniel Baldwin, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, | |
9/23/02 |
12:30 p.m. |
(ECP) - Linda Marie Romney, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, Defendant, | |
9/23/02 |
1:00 p.m. |
(ECP) - Deborah H. Cameron, Complainant, vs. Verizon Wireless and The Merrimac Group, Defendants, | |
9/23/02 |
2:00 p.m. |
(ECP) - C.W. Lee, Complainant, vs. California Water Service Company, Defendant, | |
9/25/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Verification, Consolidation, and Approval of Costs and Revenues in the Transition Revenue Account., | |
9/25/02 |
11:00 a.m. |
(PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of the City of San Diego for an order authorizing modification of an existing at-grade crossing on three light rail vehicle tracks and one heavy rail track of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and one heavy rail track of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company, at Park Boulevard, in the City of San Diego, San Diego County, California, | |
10/3/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding the Implementation of the Suspension of Direct Access Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1X and Decision 01-09-060, | |
10/4/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Breuer, Inc., Complainant, vs. Del Oro Water Company, Inc., Defendant, | |
10/15/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of VALENCIA WATER COMPANY (U-342-W), a Corporation, for an Order Authorizing It to Increase General Rates Charged for Water Service in Order to Realize Increased Annual Revenues of $2,496,685 in Test Year 2003, $143,286 in Test Year 2004, and $43,439 in Attrition Year 2005, to Apply a Surcharge Calculated to Generate a Further $614,737 in Year 2003 Revenues, to Establish a Low Income Ratepayer Assistance Program, and to Make Further Changes and Additions to Its Tariff for Water Service, | |
10/17/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Revenue Requirement of Roseville Telephone Company Pursuant to Decision 00-11-039, | |
10/28/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Investigation into Implementation of Assembly Bill 970 Regarding the Identification of Electric Transmission and Distribution Constraints, Actions to Resolve Those Constraints, and Related Matters Affecting the Reliability of Electric Supply, and | |
A.01-04-012 |
(EH) - Conditional Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Los Banos-Gates 500 kV Transmission Project, | ||
11/4/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of the County of Alameda for an Order authorizing construction of a new public at-grade pedestrian and ADA compliant crossing across the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad corridor MP29.1, UPRR, between the extension of H Street and the Union Pacific Railroad, Niles Subdivision mainline, in the District of Niles in the City of Fremont, Alameda County, State of California PUC Crossing ID No. 1D-29, | |
11/4/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Revenue Requirement of Roseville Telephone Company Pursuant to Decision 00-11-039, | |
11/15/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Operations and Practices of Verizon (formerly GTE California Incorporated) with respect to its Individual Case Basis Contracts, | |
11/18/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Operations and Practices of Verizon (formerly GTE California Incorporated) with respect to its Individual Case Basis Contracts, | |
12/9/02 |
9:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices, and conduct of Pacific Bell Wireless LLC dba Cingular Wireless, | |
12/9/02 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the 2001 Annual Transition Cost Proceeding for the Record period July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001 (Procument Practices only), | |
1/27/03 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of the City of San Diego for an order authorizing modification of an existing at-grade crossing on three light rail vehicle tracks and one heavy rail track of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and one heavy rail track of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company, at Park Boulevard, in the City of San Diego, San Diego County, California, | |
2/10/03 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - Joint Application of AT&T Communications of California, Inc. (U 5002 C) and WorldCom, Inc. for the Commission to Reexamine the Recurring Costs and Prices of Unbundled Switching in Its First Annual Review of Unbundled Network Element Costs Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 11 of | |
A.01-02-035 |
(EH) - Application of AT&T Communications of California, Inc. (U 5002 C) and WorldCom, Inc. for the Commission to Reexamine the Recurring Costs and Prices of Unbundled Loops in Its First Annual Review of Unbundled Network Element Costs Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 11 of D.99-11-050, and | ||
A.02-02-031 |
(EH) - Application of The Telephone Connection Local Services, LLC (U 5522 C) for the Commission to Reexamine the Recurring Costs and Prices of the DS-3 Entrance Facility Without Equipment in Its Second Annual Review of Unbundled Network Element Costs Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 11 of D.99-11-050, and | ||
A.02-02-032 |
(EH) - Application of AT&T Communications of California, Inc. (U 5002 C) and WorldCom, Inc. for the Commission to Reexamine the Recurring Costs and Prices of Unbundled Interoffice Transmission Facilities and Signaling Networks and Call-Related Databases in Its Second Annual Review of Unbundled Network Element Costs Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 11 of D.99-11-050, and | ||
A.02-02-034 |
(EH) - Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U 1001 C) for the Commission to Reexamine the Costs and Prices of the Expanded Interconnection Service Cross-Connect Network Element in the Second Annual Review of Unbundled Network Element Costs Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 11 of D.99-11-050, and | ||
A.02-03-002 |
(EH) - Application of XO California, Inc. (U 5553 C) for the Commission to Reexamine the Recurring Costs of DS1 and DS3 Unbundled Network Element Loops in Its Second Annual Review of Unbundled Network Element Costs Pursuant to Ordering Paragraph 11 of D.99-11-050, | ||
2/25/03 |
10:00 a.m. |
(EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY (U-903-E) for an Order Authorizing an Immediate Interim Rate Increase, Subject to Refund, and for Consideration of a Rate Stabilization Plan, | |
NOTICE OF DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR EX PARTE MEETING
On September 20, 1996, the Commission adopted Resolution ALJ 169 regarding the "Filing of Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting." The resolution implements an interim procedure whereby a party whose written request for an ex parte meeting with a Commissioner has been denied will be allowed to file a notice of such denial. Copies of Resolution ALJ 169 are available from the Commission's Central Files Office at 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2002, San Francisco; telephone (415) 703-2045. Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay.
NONE
NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))
NONE
NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay.
7/18/02 |
A98-07-003 |
Pacific Gas and Gas, for verification, consolidation, and approval of costs and revenues in the Transition Revenue Account. |
Summary: On July 15, 2002, Bruce Foster, Vice President of Regulatory Operations of Southern California Edison Company (SCE), had a telephone conversation with Kevin Coughlan, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey. Foster expressed concern with the alternate's conclusion that direct access customers are only responsible for $391 million of SCE's PROACT balance. Foster further stated that if the alternate does not adopt SCE's Historical Procurement Charge (HPC) framework then the alternate should include ratemaking treatment that will allow SCE to treat the HPC as a regulatory asset. Finally, Foster stated that interest needs to be included in the calculation of the HPC. | |
Filer: Southern California Edison Company | |
Contact: Southern California Edison Company |
Phone: (626) 302-6819 |
7/18/02 |
A01-06-029 |
Wild Goose Storage, Inc., to Amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Expand and Construct Facilities for Gas Storage Operation. |
Summary: On July 15, 2002, Brian Cherry, Chief of Regulatory Relations of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with Cmmr. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present were Julie Fitch, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey, and Les Guliasi, Director of Regulatory Relations, and Mark Fogelman of Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, outside counsel, for PG&E. Cherry stated that while proposed decision (PD) represents a reasoned compromise on many difficult matters, the pro-rata allocation recommended in the PD mischaracterized the proposal presented by Lodi Gas Storage. Cherry described the differences between the Baja and Redwood transportation paths and how the Mission path plays a unique role in allowing storage providers to redeliver into the PG&E system without a transportation charge. Fogelman explained that Wild Goose Storage, Inc.'s (WGS) direct connect to the backbone, bringing gas into California, would grant WGS holders preference over flowing supply customers. | |
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Contact: Michelle Brown |
Phone: (415) 973-4662 |
Summary: LATE FILED. On July 12, 2002, Brian Cherry, Chief of Regulatory Relations of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with Cmmr. Lynch and Cmmr. Wood in two separate meetings in San Francisco. At the meeting with Cmmr. Lynch also present was Trina Horner, advisor to Cmmr. Lynch, and with Cmmr. Wood - Manuel Ramirez, advisor to Cmmr. Wood. Les Guliasi, Director of Regulatory Relations, Frank Lindh, Attorney, and Mark Fogelman, outside counsel, for PG&E, participated in both meetings. Cherry stated that while proposed decision (PD) represents a reasoned compromise on many difficult matters, the pro-rata allocation recommended in the PD mischaracterized the proposal presented by Lodi Gas Storage. Cherry described the differences between the Baja and Redwood transportation paths and how the Mission path plays a unique role in allowing storage providers to redeliver into the PG&E system without a transportation charge. Fogelman explained that Wild Goose Storage, Inc.'s (WGS) direct connect to the backbone, bringing gas into California, would grant WGS holders preference over flowing supply customers. | |
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Contact: Michelle Brown |
Phone: (415) 973-4662 |
7/19/02 |
R93-04-003 |
Commission Order Instituting Rulemaking on Commission's own motion to govern open access to bottleneck services and establish a framework for network architecture development of dominant carrier networks and |
I93-04-002 |
Commission Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's own motion into open access and network architecture development of dominant carrier networks. |
Summary: On July 16, 2002, Jim Young, General Attorney and Assistant General Counsel of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (SBC Pacific Bell), met with Trina Horner, advisor to Cmmr. Lynch, and Cmmr. Brown in two separate meetings in San Francisco. At the meeting with Cmmr. Brown also present was Robert Wullenjohn, advisor to Cmmr. Brown. Lora Watts, President, and Jamie Malone, General Manager-Regulatory, of SBC Pacific Bell, participated in both meetings. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. SBC Pacific Bell representatives discussed its position related to the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to vacate the Federal Communications Commission's Line Sharing Order and the draft decision (DD) in the HFPL phase of the line sharing proceeding. Young stated that the Commission should not act on the DD at this time, because as a matter of law, the HFPL is no longer a UNE and therefore there is no longer a basis for the determining a price for the HFPL. Young also reviewed a number of concerns SBC Pacific Bell has with the proposed decision. | |
Filer: Pacific Bell Telephone Company | |
Contact: Susan Palileo-Gotico |
Phone: (415) 542-3820 |
7/19/02 |
A01-06-029 |
Wild Goose Storage, Inc., to Amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Expand and Construct Facilities for Gas Storage Operation. |
Summary: On July 16, 2002, Brian Cherry, Chief of Regulatory Relations of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with Cmmr. Brown in San Francisco. Also present were Belinda Gatti, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, and Mark Fogelman of Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, outside counsel to PG&E. Cherry stated that while proposed decision (PD) represents a reasoned compromise on many difficult matters, the pro-rata allocation recommended in the PD mischaracterized the proposal presented by Lodi Gas Storage. Cherry described the differences between the Baja and Redwood transportation paths and how the Mission path plays a unique role in allowing storage providers to redeliver into the PG&E system without a transportation charge. Fogelman explained that Wild Goose Storage, Inc.'s (WGS) direct connect to the backbone, bringing gas into California, would grant WGS holders preference over flowing supply customers. | |
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Contact: Michelle Brown |
Phone: (415) 973-4662 |
7/22/02 |
A02-05-010 |
Comcast Business Communications, Inc. (U 5830-C), for Approval of the Change of its Control that will occur indirectly as a result of its Placement with AT&T Broadband Phone of California, LLC under a new Parent, AT&T Comcast Corporation. |
A02-05-011 |
AT&T Broadband Phone of California, LLC |
Summary: On July 18, 2002, Charles Ward, Regional Vice President, Policy and Law, of Qwest Communications Corporation (Qwest), met with Cmmr. Lynch in San Francisco. Also present were Tom Long, advisor to Cmmr. Lynch, and Christopher J. Melcher, Corporate Counsel, and Joseph M. Malkin, counsel, for Qwest. Qwest representatives referred to the applications of AT&T Broadband Phone of California, LLC and Comcast Business Communications, Inc., and stated that these applications give the Commission an opportunity to consider how it wishes to foster competition between the two `highways' into the end-user customer - copper wire and coaxial cable. Qwest representatives stated that Qwest's desire is not to delay the merger, but to ensure that the Commission acts on the basis of a complete record and after consideration of any conditions that may be appropriate to ensure that the merger is in the public interest. | |
Filer: Qwest Communications Corporation | |
Contact: Janet Kirk |
Phone: (415) 773-5687 |
7/22/02 |
R02-06-001 |
Order Instituting Rulemaking on policies and practices for advanced metering, demand response, and dynamic pricing. |
Summary: AUGMENTATION REQUIRED. On July 19, 2002, Chris King of eMeter Corporation met with Julie Fitch, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey, in San Francisco. Also present was Jeff Francetic of Siemens Metering, Incorporated. | |
Filer: California Consumer Empowerment Alliance | |
Contact: Chris King |
Phone: (650) 631-7230 |
7/23/02 |
A02-01-042 |
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39-E), for an Order Approving an Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement for long-term energy and capacity between [it] and Oildale Energy, L.L.C., a California Limited Liability Company. |
Summary: On July 22, 2002, Joseph Karp of White & Case LLP, counsel for Oildale Energy LLC (Oildale), met with Cmmr. Brown in San Francisco. Also present was David Gamson, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, and Ed Tomeo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oildale. A copy of Oildale's comments on the draft decision (DD) filed with the Commission, was used. Karp requested support for the application. Karp stated that the settlement of litigation between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Oildale is only a small part of the application and the draft decision mischaracterized the application as simply a settlement between Oildale and PG&E. | |
Filer: Oildale Energy LLC | |
Contact: Joseph Karp |
Phone: (415) 544-1100 |
7/24/02 |
R01-10-024 |
Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development. |
Summary: On July 23, 2002, Joseph Karp of White & Case LLP (W&C), attorney for the California Cogeneration Council (CCC), met with Cmmr. Wood in San Francisco. Also present were Steve Weissman and Manuel Ramirez, advisors to Cmmr. Wood, Jerry Bloom of W&C, Tom Beach of Crossborder Energy, technical consultant to CCC, and Barry Lovell of Berry Petroleum Company, a member of CCC. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Also provided was a copy of CCC's brief filed with the Commission. CCC representatives urged the Commission to support CCC's proposals to reinstate Standard Offer 1 contracts for qualifying facilities (QFs) for one-year term and to give QFs a first right of refusal in connection with capacity and other products that the utilities may seek in the future. | |
Filer: California Cogeneration Council | |
Contact: Joseph Karp |
Phone: (415) 544-1100 |
Summary: On July 24 2002, Joseph Karp of White & Case LLP (W&C), attorney for Oildale Energy LLC (Oildale), sent an electronic mail (attached to the notice) to Kevin Coughlan, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey. A copy of the Court's order in Oildale's bankruptcy proceeding was also provided. The letter informs the Commission that the Court has approved the Assumption Agreement. | |
Filer: Oildale Energy LLC | |
Contact: Joseph M. Karp |
Phone: (415) 544-1100 |
7/26/02 |
A01-09-024 |
Southern California Gas Company (U 904-G), for Authority to Revise its Rates Effective January 1, 2003 in its Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding. |
A01-10-005 |
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-G), for Authority to Revise its Gas Rates Effective January 1, 2003, in its Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding. |
Summary: AUGMENTATION REQUIRED. On July 23, 2002, Judy Peck, Sempra Utilities Regulatory Relations Manager, met on behalf of Southern California Gas Company with Belinda Gatti, advisor to Cmmr. Brown. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. Peck reminded the Commission about ALJ Brown's April 23, 2002 ruling approving the Office of Ratepayer Advocates' request for a 12 month extension in the procedural schedule. Peck referred to the 100% balancing of non-core revenue risk and stated that this balancing account treatment is necessary in order to meet the ALJ's ruling goal. | |
Filer: Southern California Gas Company | |
Contact: Renee Le Camus |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
7/26/02 |
R02-01-011 |
Order Instituting Rulemaking regarding the implementation of the suspension of direct access pursuant to Assembly Bill 1X and Decision |
Summary: THIS IS AN AUGMENTED NOTICE OF AN EX PARTE COMMUNICATION THAT WAS FILED ON July 8, 2002 AND APPEARED IN THE CALENDAR OF July 23, 2002. On July 2, 2002, W. Page Van Loben Sels of Paramount Petroleum Corporation (Paramount) met with Cmmr. Brown in Los Angeles. Also present was William Thorpe of Paramount. Paramount representatives described the onsite cogeneration facility under construction and the system benefits the facility will provide. Paramount representatives explained that the environmental benefits of the cogeneration facility were greater than the environmental benefits that could be achieved through conservation or other Demand Side Management strategies. Paramount representatives also expressed the position that exit fees should not be imposed on departing load. | |
Filer: Paramount Petroleum Corporation | |
Contact: Randall Keen |
Phone: (310) 312-4361 |
7/29/02 |
A01-09-045 |
Joint Application of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., Western Hub Properties, L.L.C., and WHP Acquisition Company, LLC; to Transfer Control of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., to WHP Acquisition Company, LLC, which will occur Indirectly as a Result of the Purchase of Western Hub Properties L.L.C. by WHP Acquisition Company, LLC, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854(a) and of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. for Approval of a Secured Long-Term Financing pursuant to Public Utilities Code Sections 816, 817,818, 823, and 851. |
Summary: On July 24, 2002, Tom Dill, President of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. (LGS) and Western Hub Properties, L.L.C. (WHP), and WHP Acquisition Company, LLC (WHP Acquisition), had a telephone discussion with Aaron Johnson, advisor to Cmmr. Lynch. Also participating in the conversation were Mark D. Cook, Vice President of the Exchange Center of Aquila Merchant Services, Inc. (Aquila), and Karen Plessinger, Managing Director of ArcLight Capital Holdings, L.L.C (ArcLight). Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Dill discussed the reasons why LGS's investors are selling the facility. Plessinger discussed relationship that will exist between LGS and Lodi Gas Marketing LLC (LGM), which, along with LGS, will be wholly owned by WHP Acquisition. Plessinger explained that this relationship is necessary for the financing and therefore must be excepted from the application of the Affiliate Transaction Rules; and, if there was this clarification, Aquila and ArcLight would not contest having LGS subject to those rules. Cook discussed Aquila's decision to bolster its balance sheet through a restructuring of its operations and a focus on a more asset-based business plan. | |
Filer: Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., Western Hub Properties, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition Company, LLC | |
Contact: Robert Gloistein |
Phone: (415) 773-5900 |
7/29/02 |
R01-09-001 |
Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion to assess and revise the new Regulatory Framework for Pacific Bell and Verizon California Incorporated. |
I01-09-002 |
Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion to assess and revise the New Regulatory Framework for Pacific Bell and Verizon California Incorporated. |
Summary: On July 25, 2002, James Young, attorney for Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba SBC Pacific Bell (SBC Pacific Bell), met with Lester Wong, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey, in San Francisco. Also present were Yvette Hogue, Executive Director, and Emery Borsodi, General Manager, Regulatory Proceedings of SBC Pacific Bell. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. SBC Pacific Bell's representatives explained that Overland's audit did not comply with the Commission's directives in D96-05-036 and represents an advocacy review, not an independent audit. SBC Pacific Bell representatives urged the Commission to reject Overland's attempt to impose retroactive rulemaking under the guise of `audit' findings. | |
Filer: Pacific Bell Telephone Company | |
Contact: Susan Palileo-Gotico |
Phone: (415) 542-3820 |
7/30/02 |
R02-06-001 |
Order Instituting Rulemaking on policies and practices for advanced metering, demand response, and dynamic pricing. |
Summary: On July 25, 2002, John Clarke, Manager, Regulatory Relations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with Julie Fitch, advisor to Cmmr. Peevey, in San Francisco. Also present was Karen A. Tomcala, Vice President, Regulatory Relations, PG&E. Clarke stated that PG&E viewed the Commission's new procedural organization for this proceeding as a sensible approach and expressed PG&E's desire that the schedule for final implementation remain intact. Tomcala stated that PG&E believes that the Rulemaking is an important step in fixing California's energy markets. | |
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Contact: Michelle Brown |
Phone: (415) 973-4662 |
Summary: On July 25, 2002, John Clarke, Manager, Regulatory Relations, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), met with Cmmr. Wood in San Francisco. Also present was Steven Weissman, advisor to Cmmr. Wood, and Karen A. Tomcala, Vice President, Regulatory Relations, PG&E. Tomcala and Clarke discussed the recently opened Rulemaking and asked about the role other California energy agencies are expected to play in the Rulemaking. | |
Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company | |
Contact: Michelle Brown |
Phone: (415) 973-4662 |
7/31/02 |
R01-10-024 |
Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development. |
Summary: On July 26, 2002, Dan Gulino, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Ridgewood Power, LLC (Ridgewood), met with Cmmr. Brown, Laura Krannawitter, advisor to Cmmr. Duque, and Robert Kinosian, advisor to Cmmr. Lynch, in three separate meetings in San Francisco. At the meeting with Cmmr. Brown also present was David Gamson, advisor to Cmmr. Brown. William P. Short III, Director of Power Marketing, Paul C. Lacourciere and Carol A. Smoots, attorneys, for Ridgewood, participated in all three meetings. The Ridgewood representatives requested that the Commission order Southern California Edison Company (SCE) to purchase electricity from those renewable generators located in SCE's territory holding short-term contracts with the California Department of Water Resources under the terms and conditions set forth in those contracts. Ridgewood's representatives further urged the Commission to require that SCE be ordered to procure a certain amount of renewable electricity as part of any procurement plan, and to reject the proposal to procure capacity contracts set for the in SCE's May 6 motion as it would effectively foreclose SCE from procuring renewable electricity in the near term. | |
Filer: Ridgewood Power, LLC | |
Contact: Paul Lacourciere |
Phone: (415) 369-7601 |
