Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
William Ahern, 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, November 21, 2003
· 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
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The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. | |
The CPUC encourages all Californians to participate in its meetings, hearings, workshops, and proceedings. We try to hold our public meetings only in places that are wheelchair accessible and which can accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to people with disabilities. Please see the notice of the meeting you wish to attend for more specifics. If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from the Public Advisor's Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Contact the Public Advisor's Office by any one of the following: | ||
E-mail:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov |
FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor) | |
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
December 4, 2003 |
10 am |
San Francisco |
December 18, 2003 |
10 am |
San Francisco |
January 8, 2004 |
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.
December 1, 2003 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
December 15, 2003 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
January 5, 2004 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS
Final Oral Argument - I02-04-026
December 2, 2003 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
Final Oral Argument - R01-10-024
December 2, 2003 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
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 to Daily Calendar, Commission Meeting Agenda, and Draft Agenda Items
For information contact: |
California Public Utilities Commission |
COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS
NONE
PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS
Joint Public Meeting and Workshops - Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) Meeting; and Rural Low-Income Energy Appliance Testing Workshop and Energy Low-Income Programs Needs Assessment Workshop (2nd REVISION - 11/14/03. PLEASE NOTE: New conference call number and participant's pass code)
November 21, 2003
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Public Meetings
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The Rural Low-Income Energy Appliance Testing Workshop is designed to solicit public discussion on alternatives for the provision of infiltration--reduction measures and combustion appliance testing in low-income rural homes that use an investor-owned utility (IOU) fuel for heating and non non-IOU combustion fuels for other appliances. The purpose of the Energy Low-Income Programs Needs Assessment Study Workshop is to solicit public input on the in-progress Energy Low-Income Programs Needs Assessment Study. In its Regular Meeting, from 4-6 pm, the Low Income Oversight Board (LIOB) will meet to discuss, review and decide on: approval of previous minutes; election of officers; LIOB financial tracking report; review recent CPUC rulings including but not limited to the Joint ACR/ALJ Ruling, dated October 21, 2003; Setting a Prehearing Conference And Requesting Comments On San Gabriel's Tariffs And Options For Water Utilities To Offer Rate Relief To Low-Income Persons; discuss pending CPUC orders and potential LIOB comments on any draft orders; new business; and agenda planning for future meetings.
A Notice Letter with more information about these meetings will be served on the service list in rulemaking R01-08-027 and Rulemaking R98-09-005, and will be posted on the Commission's and the LIOB's websites.
This is an open meeting, and the public is encouraged to attend. Both locations are wheelchair accessible. For more information, please contact Terrie Tannehill at (415) 703-1224
tjt@cpuc.ca.gov or Zaida Amaya at (916) 324-8684
zca@cpuc.ca.gov. For information on the satellite location, please call Gloria Saporito (858) 654-1231.
Teleconference Information: The meetings are accessible through teleconference. To use this option, please call: 1-866-675-0748. After hearing the prompt, enter the access code 554377 followed by the pound key (#).
We ask any participants who wish to use this teleconference service to refrain from any additional sounds, such as, music on hold, background noises, as it interferes with the meeting. If necessary, please use the mute function on your phone or disconnect from the call and reconvene at a more convenient time.
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
California Relay Service Advisory Committee (CRSAC) |
DDTP Office |
The CRSAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Routine Business,A. Introductions,B. Agenda Modifications and Approval,C. Review of Minutes of the Previous Meeting ,D. Review of Action Items,E. CRS Report ,1. Data Report - Sprint,2. Data Report - MCI,3. Speech-to-Speech Report, F. CRS Contract Manager's Report,G. DDTP Staff Reports ,1. Field Operations,2. Consumer Affairs, 3. Outreach, 4. Marketing, H. Telecommunications Division Report,II. Public Input - Afternoon Session, III. Status of New CRS Contracts, IV. Discussion on Sprint Blockage Capture Procedure, V. Discussion of Sprint Contesting the Liquidated Damages Assessed for July and August,VI. Proposed Procedure Regarding Proxies,VII. Discussion on CapTel Trial Program,VIII. Presentation of New Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form by CPUC LD , IX. Report from CRSAC Representative to TADDAC, X. Discussion on the Role of the CPUC Representative to TADDAC, XI. Election of New Chair, XII. Member Reports, XIII. Future Meetings and Locations, XIV. Adjournment
Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Jane Elin, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1100 x110 voice or (510) 302-1118 TTY.
Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
Workshop Notice - All Telecommunications Carriers, CD-ROM Advice Letter Filing Changes
December 1, 2003 |
Public Utilities Commission |
This workshop will review CD-ROM Advice Letter, tariff sheet, contract, and work-paper filing and processing requirements to be implemented January 2, 2004, for all telecommunications carriers. More information on the workshop can be found at
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/industry/telco/information+for+providing+service/alsummaryform.htm
Workshop Notice - R95-04-043/I95-04-044 (FCC Triennial Review Phase)
December 4, 2003 |
Public Utilities Commission |
This workshop shall be convened as a collaborative for parties to seek consensus on loop and transport issues pursuant to the Nine-Month FCC Triennial Review.
Workshop Notice - Joint Natural Gas Market Workshop of California Public Utilities Commission and
California Energy Commission
December 9, 2003 and December 10, 2003 |
Hiram W. Johnson State Office Building |
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) will be hosting a Joint Workshop entitled "Natural Gas Market Outlook, 2006-2016" at the State Building Main Auditorium located at 455 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco. The workshop will address California's future natural gas needs and we are seeking speakers from industry, consumer groups, staff of governmental agencies or other interested parties. The workshop is not intended to be a formal proceeding, but will be informative on very important issues to California. The staffs of the CPUC and the CEC have prepared an agenda for the topics to be discussed at this workshop. The agenda can be found on the CPUC and the CEC's websites. The CPUC and CEC staff are currently soliciting speakers to participate on each of the panels and are hoping to have a cross-section of speakers representing various perspectives of the industry, consumer groups, government agencies and other interested parties. If your organization is interested in participating, please send an email to both of the following staff members of the CPUC and CEC by November 14, 2003:
Wendy Maria Phelps Jairam Gopal
CPUC Energy Division CEC Natural Gas and Special Projects Office
Email:
wmp@cpuc.ca.gov Email:
jgopal@energy.state.ca.us
Telephone: (415) 703-2311 Telephone: (916) 654-4880
The workshop will be open to the public. Based upon what we learn at this workshop, the CPUC intends to issue an Order Instituting Rulemaking or an Order Instituting Investigation in early 2004, which would address some of the matters discussed at the workshop and would culminate by the end of the year with a decision affecting natural gas supply and infrastructure issues for California investor-owned energy utilities under the CPUC's jurisdiction. The CEC staff will use this information to update their natural gas outlooks and provide a foundation for future energy policy recommendations to the CEC that can be considered in future updates to the Integrated Energy Policy Report. Both agencies are conducting this effort to help implement the previously adopted Energy Action Plan.
Workshop Notice - R.01-08-028 Order Instituting Rulemaking to Examine the Commission's Future Energy Efficiency Policies, Administration and Programs "Customer Needs" Workshop
December 15, 2003 |
State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue |
This is the second in a series of workshops designed to inform the Commission about setting the energy-saving goals and long-term policy framework for energy efficiency in California. Discussion will focus on the barriers energy users face in fully utilizing energy efficiency measures and thus achieving potential energy savings. The CPUC would also like to hear about possible ways to overcome these barriers. CPUC will select workshop presenters from the organizations and individuals that file comments by December 5th. The workshop is open to the public and will include time for discussion and comments and as such, the CPUC encourages all interested groups to attend. Participants are likely to include small businesses, local governments, commercial and industrial businesses, manufacturers, retailers and residents. All interested groups are encouraged to file pre- and post-workshop comments, regardless of their ability to attend the Workshop on December 15. For more information about the Workshop including questions for to be addressed in pre-workshop comments, please visit: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/RULINGS/31122.htm. For additional questions about the workshop, please contact Lainie Motamedi at (415) 703-1764 or lrm@cpuc.ca.gov.
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16785 for the December 4, 2003, Commission Agenda. This resolution grants Eden I & R, Inc. authority to use the 2-1-1 abbreviated dialing code to provide information and referral services to Alameda County. The draft resolution of the Telecommunications Division in this matter was mailed to parties in accordance with PUC Code Section 311 (g)(1).
Any questions or comments should be directed to:
Nazmeen Rahman
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102 or (415) 703-1625
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/31279.doc
Draft Resolutions M-4810 and M-4811 will be placed on the Commission Meeting Agenda of December 18, 2003. Resolution M-4810 adopts level of Utilities Reimbursement Account Fees for fiscal year 2003-04. Resolution M-4811 adopts level of Transportation Reimbursement Account Fees for fiscal year 2003-04.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of Resolution M-4810 and M-4811 for review and submission of written comments. A copy of the draft resolutions may be obtained from, and any subsequent written comments should be submitted to:
Mike Cooper
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
dmc@cpuc.ca.gov
Parties who wish to file comments on either of these resolutions may do so no later than December 8, 2003.
NEW FILINGS
11/17/03 |
A03-11-015 - Southern California Edison Company, for Rehearing of Resolution E-3848. |
11/18/03 |
A03-11-014 - Innocent A. Okeke, dba Bay Yellow Shuttle, for authority to operate as a passenger stage corporation between points in the Counties of Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco, and the San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland International Airports; and to establish a zone of rate freedom (2511 Arf Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545; (510) 909-0965). |
11/19/03 |
C03-11-016 - Future Paging & Cellular, Inc., dba Future Paging & Cellular vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba SBC California, for noncompliance with a settlement agreement regarding a settlement of the disputed account balance. |
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
NONE
DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
NONE
ADVICE LETTER FILINGSTo inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1330) or Water Division (703-2028). | |||
11/12/03 |
Telecom 29 |
ITC^DELTACOM (DELTACOM LONG DISTANCE), Adds new service Directory Assistance Call Completion to the tariff (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 234 |
MCI METRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, To introduce deposit promotion & to revise customer's availability restriction for Business BR Service (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 267 |
MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., To introduce deposit promotion (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 268 |
MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Add Restriction to small business product (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 24364 |
PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Service. (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 24370 |
PACIFIC BELL, To realign the boundary between SBC California's Moorpark and Verizon's Conejo Exchanges (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 243 |
TCG LOS ANGELES, CONTRACT (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 116 |
TELECONNECT COMPANY, Introduce "TUSA TalkSmarter USA Promotion !" and "USA TalkSmarter Block-of Time 500 Promotion 1" (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 10661 |
VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., Boundary Realignment Conejo Exchange/Moorpark Exchange (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Telecom 10664 |
VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., ICB contract for Cat. III services. (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Water 1592-A |
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.1592, [Palos Verdes District] Implement an interim rate increase per Decision 03-10-072, dated October 30, 2003. (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Water 1593-A |
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.1593, [Dominguez-South Bay District] Implement an interim rate increase per Decision 03-10-072, dated October 30, 2003. (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Water 1594-A |
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.1594, [Oroville District] Implement an interim rate increase per Decision 03-10-072 dated October 30, 2003. (effective TBD) | |
11/14/03 |
Water 1595-A |
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.1595, [Selma District] Implement an interim rate increase per Decision 03-10-072 dated October 30, 2003. (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 2810 |
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, AT&T OFFERS A FEATURE IN AN EXISTING PLAN (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 39 |
CONNECT AMERICA COMMUNICATIONS INC., Relocates pay telephone surcharge to one central location in tariff. (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 26 |
GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORPORATION, TARIFF REVISION (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 21 |
ONEPOINT COMMUNICATIONS - COLORADO, LLC, To make revisions to Market Trail Service Program #2. (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 24371 |
PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for DDD-VPP, Local & Zones 1, 2, 3 Usage Measurement, Custom 8, High Capacity, Primary Rate Interface, PBX and Centrex services. (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 24372 |
PACIFIC BELL, Express contract fo High Capacity (HICAP), Digital Signal 3 (DS3), Optical Carrier Level 3 (OC3) and Optical Carrier Network (OCN) service (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 24373 |
PACIFIC BELL, Contract (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 245 |
TCG LOS ANGELES, Contract (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 223 |
TIME WARNER TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA, L.P., Increases Pay Telephone Surcharge per Call to $0.50 (effective TBD) | |
11/17/03 |
Telecom 599 |
VERIZON WEST COAST, INC., PROVIDE BILLING SERVICES TO A CUSTOMER WHO REQUESTED CINFIDENTIALITY (effective TBD) | |
11/18/03 |
Energy 2347E-A |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.2347E, Establishment of Franchise Fee Schedule E-FFS (anticipated effective 04/01/03) | |
11/18/03 |
Telecom 2811 |
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, Withdraw AT&T Multiquest 900 Service and AT&T Multiquest Express 900 Service (effective TBD) | |
11/18/03 |
Telecom 2812 |
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, AT&T grandfathers a service plan (effective TBD) | |
11/18/03 |
Telecom 24374 |
PACIFIC BELL, Express Contract for DDD-VPP, Local & Zones 1, 2, 3 Usage Measurement, High Capacity (HICAP), Primary Rate Interface (PRI), PBX and Centrex (CTX) service. (effective TBD) | |
11/18/03 |
Telecom 139 |
SOUTHWESTERN BELL COMMS SVCS., INC., To change the availability of Simply Toll Free Plus. (effective TBD) | |
11/18/03 |
Telecom 10665 |
VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1 (effective TBD) | |
11/19/03 |
Energy 2469G|2394E-B |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.2469G|2394E, Rule changes to allow paperless billing (anticipated effective 08/05/03) | |
11/19/03 |
Telecom 10662-A |
VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., Supplements A.L.No.10662, FLEX GROW MPOE (effective TBD) | |
11/19/03 |
Telecom 10668 |
VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) | |
11/19/03 |
Telecom 599-A |
VERIZON WEST COAST, INC., Supplements A.L.No.599, PROVIDE BILLING SERVICES TO A CUSTOMER WHO REQUESTED CINFIDENTIALITY (effective TBD) | |
11/19/03 |
Telecom 600 |
VERIZON WEST COAST, INC., Renewal of a customer specific contract to provide ISDN BRI Service to a customer who requested confidentiality. (effective TBD) | |
11/20/03 |
Telecom 316 |
SIERRA TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC., PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR VOICE MAIL SERVICES (effective TBD) | |
11/20/03 |
Water 325 |
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY, [Los Angeles District] Attrition increase per Decision No. 02-10-058. (anticipated effective 01/01/04) | |
11/20/03 |
Water 27 |
YERBA BUENA WATER COMPANY, Offset increase in the Consumer Price Index for 2002. (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 (703-1330) or Water Division (703-2028). NONE | |||
ADVICE LETTER PROTESTSTo inquire about a protest, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1330) or Water Division (703-2028). To obtain a copy of the protest, please direct your request to the protestor. | |||
11/18/03 |
Energy 2433E |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, New Electric Schedule E-MDL - Municipal Departing Load and Form No. 79-1006 Protest by Modesto Irrigation District. | |
11/18/03 |
Energy 2433E |
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, New Electric Schedule E-MDL - Municipal Departing Load and Form No. 79-1006 Protest by Merced Irrigation District. | |
11/18/03 |
Telecom 10638 |
VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., Collocation Service Protest by AT&T Communications of California, Inc.. | |
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS
NONE
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS
11/7/03 |
A.02-11-020 - Application of California Water Service Company (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service in the Redwood Valley District by $566,100, or 78.3%, in 2003, by $205,600, or 16.0% in 2004, by $200,300, or 13.4%, in 2005, and by $201,000, or 11.9% in 2006. |
11/14/03 |
A.00-11-038 - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authority to Institute a Rate Stabilization Plan with a Rate Increase and End of Rate Freeze Tariffs, and |
ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * HEARINGS CONCLUDED
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Correction to the Daily Calendar of 11/20/03 |
ALJ Allen |
A.00-11-038 - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authority to Institute a Rate Stabilization Plan with a Rate Increase and End of Rate Freeze Tariffs, and |
ALJ McKenzie |
A.01-06-043 - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 M) for Approval of Leases to Allow CalPeak Power, LLC to Site Generator Plants on Utility Owned Land Adjacent to Substations, and |
ALJ Barnett |
C.01-01-032 - Enron Energy Services, Inc. and Enron Energy Marketing Corp., Complainants, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Defendant, and |
ALJ Koss |
C.03-07-040 - City of Anaheim, Complainant, vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company, Defendant, |
ALJ Koss |
C.03-08-030 - County of Los Angeles, Complainant, vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company, Defendant, |
REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR
NONE
NEW SETTINGS
11/25/03 |
A.02-09-043 (LM) - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project, |
2/4/04 |
R.03-10-003 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Portions of AB 117 Concerning Community Choice Aggregation, |
LAW AND MOTION
Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge Sarah R. Thomas and Peter Allen 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.
11/25/03 |
A.02-09-043 (LM) - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project, |
12/3/03 |
A.03-10-039 (PHC and LM) - Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U 1001 C) d/b/a SBC California for Expedited Dispute Resolution of a Right-of-Way Agreement with Roseville Telephone Company Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 224(c) and Decision 98-10-058, |
12/8/03 |
NONE SCHEDULED |
FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS (FOA)
12/2/03 |
I.02-04-026 (FOA) - Order Instituting Investigation into the ratemaking implications for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) pursuant to the Commission's Alternative Plan for Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code for PG&E, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, In re Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Case No. 01-30923 DM, |
12/2/03 |
R.01-10-024 (FOA) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development, |
HEARINGS
Dates in parentheses following the word "also" are subject to change without notice. The assigned Commissioner's name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing.
(PHC) = Prehearing Conference |
(ECP) = Expedited Complaint Procedure |
(CA) = Closing Argument |
(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing |
(OSC) = Order to Show Cause |
(LM) = Law & Motion |
(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing |
(WS) = Workshop |
(OA) = Oral Argument |
(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting |
(FPH) = Full Panel Hearing |
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(M) = Mediation |
(AH) = Arbitration Hearing |
11/21/03 |
A.03-01-034 (EH) - Application of California Water Service Company (U 60 W) for an Order Authorizing it to increase Rates for Water Service in its Palos Verdes District, and |
11/24/03 |
A.03-10-006 (PHC) - In the matter of the Application of the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY (U 133 W) for an order authorizing it to increase rates for water service by $15,377,000 or 19.34% in 2004; by $6,642,000 or 6.98% in 2005; and by $6,629,700 or 6.51% in 2006 in its Metropolitan Service Area, |
11/24/03 |
C.03-06-024 (ECP) - Mark Tzalka, Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, |
11/25/03 |
A.02-09-043 (LM) - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project, |
11/25/03 |
C.03-09-001 (PHC) - Casmalia Community Services District, Complainant, v. Unocal Corporation, also known as Casmite Water System, Defendant, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco |
12/1/03 |
I.03-07-009 (PHC) - Investigation for the purpose of establishing a list for the fiscal years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 of existing and proposed crossings at grade of city streets, county roads or state highways in need of separation, or projects affecting the elimination of grade crossings by removal or relocation of streets or railroad tracks, or existing separations in need of alterations or reconstruction in accordance with Section 2452 of the Streets and Highways Code, |
12/2/03 |
I.03-10-038 (PHC) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. (U-177-W), and its Owner/Operator, Danny T. Conlin; Notice of Opportunity for Hearing; and Order to Show Cause Why the Commission Should Not Petition the Superior Court for a Receiver to Assume Possession and Operation of the Conlin-Strawberry Water Co. Inc. pursuant to the California Public Utilities Code Section 855, |
12/2/03 |
R.03-03-017 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's own Motion to re-examine the underlying issues involved in the submetering discount for mobile home parks and to stay D.01-08-040, and |
12/2/03 |
A.03-10-017 (PHC) - Application of California Water Service Company (U 60 W) for an Order Authorizing it to Increase Rates for Water Service in its South San Francisco District, and |
12/3/03 |
A.03-10-039 (PHC and LM) - Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U 1001 C) d/b/a SBC California for Expedited Dispute Resolution of a Right-of-Way Agreement with Roseville Telephone Company Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 224(c) and Decision 98-10-058, |
12/3/03 |
A.02-04-037 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of the City of Bakersfield to construct Akers Road, a public street, across the tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad Company (Operated by the San Joaquin Valley Railroad) in City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, and |
12/4/03 |
A.02-09-043 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project, |
12/5/03 |
C.03-02-003 (M) - Oakland Unified School District, Complainant, vs. TCG San Francisco (U-5454-C), and AT&T Communications of California (U-5002-C), Defendants, |
12/8/03 |
R.03-09-006 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion for the Purpose of Considering Policies and Rules Governing Utility Construction Contracting Process. Commission Courtroom, San Francisco |
12/8/03 |
I.02-06-003 (OA) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices, and conduct of Pacific Bell Wireless LLC dba Cingular Wireless, U-3060, |
12/8/03 |
A.02-09-043 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project., |
12/9/03 |
A.03-02-027 (EH) - Application of SFPP, LP pursuant to Commission Resolution No. 0-0043 issued October 24, 2002, |
12/9/03 |
A.02-09-043 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project, |
12/15/03 |
C.02-11-011 (EH) - Telscape Communications, Inc. (U-6589-C), Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U-1001-C), Defendant, |
12/15/03 |
C.03-09-046 (ECP) - Marcy A. Warner, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba SBC California, Defendant, |
12/16/03 |
C.03-10-030 (PHC) - U. S. TelePacific Corp. (U-5721-C), Complainant, vs. Verizon California, Inc. (U-1002-C), Defendant, |
12/16/03 |
A.03-07-036 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for an order authorizing it to increase its rates for water service in its Los Angeles Division to increase revenues by $1,354,500 or 7.56% in the year 2004, $842,100 or 4.86% in the year 2005, and $1,052,000 or 5.22% in 2006, |
12/18/03 |
A.03-03-043 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U 338-E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities With Voltages Between 50 kV and 200 kV: Viejo System Project, |
1/7/04 |
A.03-10-022 (Forecast Phase) (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) For Approval of its 2004 Revenue Requirement and Related Estimates Under the Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA); And For a Commission Finding that its Procurement-Related and Other Operations were Reasonable for the Record Period September 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2003, |
1/8/04 |
R.03-09-029 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Cost Responsibility Surcharges for County and Municipal Water Districts Which Generate Their Own Electricity Pursuant To SB 1755, |
1/12/04 |
A.03-05-035 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY (U 168 W) for an Order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service by $25,793,000 or 18.20% in 2004; by $5,434,000 or 3.24% in 2005; and by $5,210,000 or 3.01% in 2006, |
1/12/04 |
R.95-04-043 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion into Competition for Local Exchange Service, and |
1/12/04 |
A.01-10-047 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of the City of Oxnard for Authorization to construct Camino Del Sol, a public street, across the railroad tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the City of Oxnard, County of Ventura, |
1/13/04 |
A.01-10-047 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of the City of Oxnard for Authorization to construct Camino Del Sol, a public street, across the railroad tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the City of Oxnard, County of Ventura, |
1/13/04 |
R.93-04-003 (Verizon UNE Phase) (WS) - Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Govern Open Access to Bottleneck Services and Establish A Framework for Network Architecture Development of Dominant Carrier Networks, and |
1/16/04 |
A.03-04-025 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of San Gabriel Valley Water Company (U 377 W) for Authority to Implement a Low-Income Rate in Its Los Angeles Division in Compliance with Decision 02-10-058 in Application 01-10-028, |
1/20/04 |
A.00-11-038 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authority to Institute a Rate Stabilization Plan with a Rate Increase and End of Rate Freeze Tariffs, and |
1/20/04 |
C.03-08-030 (TELEPHONIC -PHC) - County of Los Angeles, Complainant, vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company, Defendant, |
1/20/04 |
R.95-04-043 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion into Competition for Local Exchange Service, and |
1/20/04 |
C.03-07-040 (PHC) - City of Anaheim, Complainant, vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company, Defendant, |
1/26/04 |
A.03-01-013 (EH) - Application of the Pasadena Avenue Monterey Road Committee for variance of General Order 143B and authority to explore and enter into negotiations for consideration and implementation pursuant to Public Utilities Code (PUC) §§ 1202, 7604 as a pilot project as permitted by SB 1491, and |
1/26/04 |
A.02-07-050 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SBC Pacific Bell Telephone Company (U 1001 C), a corporation, for Authority to Categorize Local DA Service as a Category III Service, |
1/26/04 |
R.95-04-043 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion into Competition for Local Exchange Service, and |
2/4/04 |
R.03-10-003 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Portions of AB 117 Concerning Community Choice Aggregation, |
2/5/04 |
R.01-10-024 (SDG & E RFP) (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development, |
2/9/04 |
A.02-01-031 (EH) - Application of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for an order approving safety appliances to be used at the at-grade crossings of Sunol Street (82D-4.1) and Auzerais Avenue (82D-4.2) by the light rail transit line of the Vasona Light Rail Project in the City of San Jose, County of San Clara, |
2/9/04 |
A.03-07-036 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for an order authorizing it to increase its rates for water service in its Los Angeles Division to increase revenues by $1,354,500 or 7.56% in the year 2004, $842,100 or 4.86% in the year 2005, and $1,052,000 or 5.22% in 2006, |
2/9/04 |
R.01-10-024 (SDG & E RFP) (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development, |
2/17/04 |
C.03-07-031 (EH) - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 G), Complainant, v. Calpine Corporation; CPN Pipeline Company; Calpine Energy Services, L.P., Calpine Natural Gas Company; Lodi Gas Storage, LLC; and Does 1-10, Defendants, |
2/18/04 |
C.01-01-032 (PHC) - Enron Energy Services, Inc. and Enron Energy Marketing Corp., Complainants, vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Defendant, and |
2/23/04 |
C.02-07-044 (EH) - The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN), Complainant, v. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, AOL-Time Warner, Inc., Does 1-100, Defendants, |
2/24/04 |
A.02-05-004 (PHASE 2) (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) For Authority to, Among Other Things, Increase Its Authorized Revenues For Electric Service in 2003, And to Reflect That Increase in Rates, and |
3/1/04 |
A.02-05-004 (PHASE 2) (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) For Authority to, Among Other Things, Increase Its Authorized Revenues For Electric Service in 2003, And to Reflect That Increase in Rates, and |
3/3/04 |
A.03-09-008 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904 G) For Authority to Revise its Rates Effective January 1, 2005, in its Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding, and |
3/29/04 |
I.02-11-040 (EH) - Order Instituting Investigation into the Gas Market Activities of Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas and Electric, Southwest Gas, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison and their impact on the Gas Price Spikes experienced at the California Border from March 2000 through May 2001, and |
4/12/04 |
A.03-10-022 (Reasonableness Phase) (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) For Approval of its 2004 Revenue Requirement and Related Estimates Under the Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA); And For a Commission Finding that its Procurement-Related and Other Operations were Reasonable for the Record Period September 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2003, |
6/14/04 |
R.93-04-003 (Verizon UNE Phase) (EH) - Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Govern Open Access to Bottleneck Services and Establish A Framework for Network Architecture Development of Dominant Carrier Networks, and |
7/7/04 |
A.03-09-008 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904 G) For Authority to Revise its Rates Effective January 1, 2005, in its Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding, and |
7/12/04 |
A.03-09-008 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904 G) For Authority to Revise its Rates Effective January 1, 2005, in its Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding, and |
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))
All-Party Meeting - A03-07-032
December 1, 2003 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
There will be an all-party meeting with Commissioner Geoffrey F. Brown and David Gamson, Advisor to Commissioner Brown, to discuss Mountain View Power Project item on the Commission's December 18, 2003 Agenda. All participants must provide Commissioner Brown's office with the names of individuals who will be participating, their affiliation, and telephone/fax number to be reached in the event of changes to this meeting. Please contact Carmencita Viernes at
(415) 703-1407 or e-mail her at
ccv@cpuc.ca.gov NO LATER than the end of business on Wednesday, November 26, 2003, so that there is adequate time to advise the Commissioner of the attendees.
NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay.
11/14/03 |
A99-03-025 |
Roseville Telephone Company, to review its New Regulatory Framework. |
Summary: On November 12, 2003, Laura Tudisco, counsel for the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) delivered to Robert Wullenjohn, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, a written ex parte communication in the form of a letter (copy attached to the notice). Copies of the letter were also delivered to Cmmrs. Brown, Kennedy, Lynch, Peevey, and Wood. The letter spoke of ORA's opposition to the Petition of Roseville Telephone Company to modify D01-06-077. | |
Filer: Office of Ratepayer Advocates - Tudisco | |
Contact: Rosario Espino |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
11/17/03 |
A02-02-012 |
Southwest Gas Corporation, for authority to Change Natural Gas Rates in San Bernardino, El Dorado and Nevada Counties, California |
Summary: On November 12, 2003, Mary Patterson, Field Representative for County Supervisor, County of San Bernardino (County), met with Belinda Gatti, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, Cmmr. Lynch, Cmmr. Kennedy, Cmmr. Wood, and Pres. Peevey, in five separate meetings in San Francisco. Also participating were: in the meeting with Cmmr. Lynch - Trina Horner and Cheryl Cox, advisors to Cmmr. Lynch, with Cmmr. Kennedy - Brian Prusnek, advisor to Cmmr. Kennedy, with Cmmr. Wood - Steven Weissman, advisor to Cmmr. Wood, and with Pres. Peevey - Peter Arth, advisor to Pres. Peevey. Also present were Dennis Hansberger, Board Chairman, Lori Panzino, Division Chief, Franchise Programs, for the County, and Tom Beach of Crossborder Energy, consultant to the County. Written materials (attached to the notice) were used. Patterson placed the Southwest Gas Corporation's (Southwest) general rate case in the context of other significant utility rate increases that County residents are facing or have recently faced. Panzino described the hardships that the extreme spikes in natural gas rates during the winter of 2000-2001 inflicted on the citizens of the County. Panzino stated that the County has continued to participate actively in Southwest rate proceeding in order to ensure that Southwest's rates are not higher than necessary. Beach summarized the County's concerns with the proposed decision of ALJ DeBerry (PD), and asked that the PD be revised to discuss fully the distinct position that the County took on all five of the material issues that it addressed. | |
Filer: County of San Bernardino | |
Contact: Christa Goldblatt or Kathy Payne |
Phone: (510) 649-9790 |
11/17/03 |
R95-04-043 |
Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. |
I95-04-044 |
Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. |
Summary: On November 12, 2003, Rose Johnson, Regulatory Affairs Vice President, AT&T Communications of California, Inc. (AT&T), met with Robert Wullenjohn, advisor to Cmmr. Brown, and Jonathan Lakritz, advisor to Cmmr. Wood, in two separate meetings in San Francisco. Also present was Melissa Waksman, Director, for AT&T. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. AT&T representatives explained that the batch hot cut process must be scalable, reliable and low cost. AT&T further explained the application of the `triggers' involves more than a counting exercise, and that the potential deployment analysis must address whether it would make economic sense for a competitive local exchange carrier to enter the local mass market in the absence of UNE switching. | |
Filer: AT&T Communications of California, Inc. | |
Contact: Doretta Dea |
Phone: (415) 442-2985 |
11/18/03 |
R95-04-043 |
Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. |
I95-04-044 |
Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. |
Summary: On November 13, 2003, Tony Lloyd, Associate Director, Pacific Bell Telephone Company (SBC), met with ALJ Thomas Pulsifer in San Francisco. Also present were ALJ Reed, Philip Enis, Aram Shumavon, Kelly Hymes, Paul King, and Cynthia Walker, for the Commission, and Joe Kieren, Jamie Malone and MaryLiz Dejong, Directors, State Regulatory, and Carol Chapman and Michele Parker, Line Splitting SME, for SBC. Written material (attached to the notice) was used. SBC representatives provided the Commission with additional process knowledge of current line splitting methods and procedures practiced by SBC. Inclusive of these discussions which began in the October 22, 2003 hot cut ex parte meeting, was a summary discussion of the activities that took place in the November 6 and 7 line splitting collaborative. | |
Filer: Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba SBC California | |
Contact: Tony Lloyd |
Phone: (415) 542-6888 |
11/18/03 |
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 November 14, 2003, Richard Smith, Deputy Director of the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA), met with Lester Wong, advisor to Pres. Peevey, in San Francisco. Also present was Lee-Whei Tan, Regulatory Analyst V, for ORA. Smith and Tan discussed the PBOP write-off issues and noted that Pacific's write-off of the $400 million PBOP regulatory asset above the line violated the Commission's decisions that set up PBOP cost recovery, thus the PD is correct that this write-off should not be allowed to be booked above the line. | |
Filer: Office of Ratepayer Advocates - Farrar | |
Contact: Rosario Espino |
Phone: (415) 703-1858 |
11/18/03 |
A03-11-011 |
In Touch Communications, Inc. and Inflexion California Communications Corp., for the sale and purchase, respectively, of the customer base, operating authorities and other assets of In Touch Communications, Inc. |
Summary: On November 13, 2003, Elaine M. Duncan, Vice President General Counsel for Verizon California Inc. (Verizon), spoke by telephone to Karl Bemesderfer, advisor to Cmmr. Kennedy. Duncan stated that Verizon has suffered significant financial losses due to amounts owed by competitive local exchange carriers which were in default or bankruptcy, and that problems and losses caused by defaulting carriers going out of business were issues of serious concern faced by Verizon. Duncan stated that Verizon had filed a petition with the Commission asking it to establish rules to address these concerns. | |
Filer: Verizon California Inc. | |
Contact: Cherisma Feril |
Phone: (415) 474-4921 |
11/18/03 |
A03-06-040 |
Southern California Gas Company (U 904-G), in compliance with Resolution G-3334 for a System of Firm, Tradable Receipt Point Capacity Rights and related provisions. |
Summary: LATE FILED. On November 12, 2003, Leslie Katz, Regional Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), met with Roosevelt Grant, advisor to Pres. Peevey, in San Francisco. Also present was Rick Morrow, Vice President, Customer Service for Major Markets, SoCalGas; and Jeff Hartman, Director, Energy Markets and Capacity Products, SoCalGas, participated by telephone. Katz stated that a petition for modification to essentially vacate the decision approving the comprehensive settlement agreement (CSA) is pending. Katz explained that the CSA establishes a system of firm tradable transmission rights and that the value of a statewide system of firm rights for energy consumers remains. Morrow pointed out that under the CSA, SoCalGas is at risk for throughput, but that is contrary to the post-crisis policy encouraging conservation. Morrow pointed out that the parties seem incapable of reaching agreement on what modifications, if any, should occur with respect to the CSA to reflect changed circumstances. | |
Filer: Southern California Gas Company | |
Contact: Renee Le Camus |
Phone: (415) 202-9986 |
