California Public Utilities Commission

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Thursday, November 3, 2005

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

NOTICES

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS

PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS

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

NEW FILINGS

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS

ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division

MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS

TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * HEARINGS CONCLUDED

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR

NEW SETTINGS

LAW AND MOTION

FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS (FOA)

HEARINGS

NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))

NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Steve Larson, Executive Director

Headquarters	Southern California Office
505 Van Ness Avenue	320 West 4th Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102	Los Angeles, CA 90013
(415) 703-2782	(213) 576-7000

Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Calendar Archive: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/

Daily Calendar

Thursday, November 3, 2005

· Commission Meetings

· Notices

· Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda)

· Commissioner Office Hours

· Public Meetings and Workshops

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

· New Filings

· Petitions for Modification 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

	The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities.
The CPUC encourages all Californians to participate in its meetings, hearings, workshops, and proceedings. We try to hold our public meetings only in places that are wheelchair accessible and which can accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to people with disabilities. Please see the notice of the meeting you wish to attend for more specifics. If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from the Public Advisor's Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Contact the Public Advisor's Office by any one of the following:
Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 Voice: 415-703-2074		FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor) TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) 1-415-703-5282

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

November 18, 2005	10:00 am	San Francisco
December 1, 2005	10:00 am	San Francisco
December 15, 2005	10:00 am	San Francisco

COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)

Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered.

November 15, 2005	1:30 pm	San Francisco
November 28, 2005	1:30 pm	San Francisco
December 12, 2005	1:30 pm	San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

NONE

NOTICES

Central Files Revised Office Hours

Starting May 24, 2004, the Central Files Office will be open for business from 8 a.m. to 12 noon only.

Delivery of Formal Pleadings for Filing

Unless otherwise directed, all courier-delivered documents submitted for filing as part of the formal record in a proceeding should be taken directly to the Commission's lobby, 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco; Suite 500, 320 West 4^th 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 Attention: Poly Arca 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 1003 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 703-1798 Email: pol@cpuc.ca.gov

COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS

NONE

PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS

Public Meeting Notice - Public Payphone Programs

Payphone Service Providers Advisory Committee November 8, 2005 10 am - 1 pm

Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2204 San Francisco

The Payphone Service Providers Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
1. Meeting Overview. 2. Public Input. 3. Review of Minutes from 08/16/05 Meeting. 4. Unfinished Business: a. Formal replacement Alternate Member Representing Large LEC b. Formal replacement Alternate Member Representing Payphone Industry c. Formal replacement Primary PSPC Member Representing ORA d. 1^st Quarter Report to the Commission. 5. PSPE/PPPP Program Financials. 6. PPPP Discussion. 7. PSPE Discussion: a. Payphone Inspections Report b. 2005 Payphone Line Count Report c. Staffing. 8. New items for future agenda. 9. Date of next meeting.
Meeting Information: For more information, please contact Moira Simmerson, PSPC liaison at (415) 703-2452 voice or 1 (800) 229-6846 TTY.
Accessibility Notice: If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for this meeting, such as Deaf/Hearing Impaired sign language services, contact the Commission's Public Advisor's Office by any of the following:
Email: Public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor)
Toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free)
Voice: 415-703-2074 1-415-703-5282

Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program

Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) November 10, 2005 10 am - 4 pm

DDTP Offices 505 14th Street, Suite 400 Conference Room Oakland

The EPAC of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following:
Public Meeting Agenda
I. Administrative Business, A. Introductions, B. Agenda Modification and Approval, C. Review of Minutes from October EPAC meeting, D. Review of Action List Items ,E. Richard Ray will Report on CRSAC Offsite Meeting, F. Discuss the Off-site Meeting G. Discuss the Committee's Vacant Seat, III. Public Input (1 PM),IV. Receive the Report from EPAC's two ACWG Representatives ,V. Evaluate and Discuss the ACWG Report, VI. CCAF Staff Reports, A. Consumer Affairs Report,B. Customer Contact Report, C. Field Operations Report, D. Marketing Report, E. Outreach Report, F. CRS Report, VII. EPAC Business A. Report from the Chair/TADDAC Liaison, VIII. Equipment Program Manager's Report ,IX. Review and Update the Standard Operating Procedures X. Discussion of Amending Equipment to Program Supply, A. List XI. Other Business, A. Member Reports B. Requests for invention, C. Suggested items for next month's agenda, D. Future meetings
ENVIRONMENTAL REMINDER: People with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
DOCUMENT PREPARATION: All documents reviewed by EPAC must be available in a Braille format: Therefore, when submitting documents for the EPAC binder, please send a copy, in an electronic format, to jane@ddtp.org for Brailing prior to the meeting. Handouts should also be made available in an electronic format.

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

The Information and Management Services Division has prepared Draft Resolution M-4185 for the November 18, 2005 Commission meeting. The fee levels set by Draft Resolution M-4185 for passenger vehicle operators, vessel operators, commercial air operators and pipeline corporations are unchanged from the fee levels set for fiscal year 2004-05.  The fee level set for the railroad corporations reflect a $1,113,000 increase from the level set for fiscal year 2004-05 due to an increase in rail safety staffing and funding for a rail safety working group.  Draft Resolution M-4185 is available at the Commission's website.  Questions or comments on this draft resolution should be sent to the following by November 8, 2005: Mike Cooper, dmc@cpuc.ca.gov

The Draft Resolution M-4815 adopts level of Public Utilities Commission Transportation Reimbursement Account fees for fiscal year 2005-06 is available at the Commission's web site:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50500.htm.
Contact person: Bob Benjamin @ (415) 703-5222 or bkb@cpuc.ca.gov

Draft Resolution Extending and Revising Authority for Vessel Common Carriers to Adjust Fares and Rates Available for Public Review and Comment

A draft resolution (TL-19066) of the Consumer Protection and Safety Division that (1) extends for one year the authority granted to vessel common carriers (VCCs) by Resolutions TL-19042 and TL-19051 to adjust their passenger fares and freight rates without specific Commission authorization and (2) revises the authorized "zone of reasonableness" from 15% to 20% above current base fares and rates, will be on December 1, 2005, 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 TL-19066, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
Resolution TL-19042, issued June 9, 2004, authorized VCCs to assess a surcharge of up to 15% to offset significant increases in fuel prices. The authority was extended until December 2, 2005, by Resolution TL-19051.
The draft resolution is available for review and comment. A copy may be obtained from, and any subsequent written comments should be submitted to:

Paul Wuerstle, Manager
CPSD -Transportation Enforcement Branch
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, 2^nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 703-2183

An original and two copies of comments must be received by the Consumer Protection and Safety Division by November 21, 2005. Comments shall be limited to five pages in length and shall focus on factual, legal, or technical errors in the proposed resolution.

The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16963 for the December 1, 2005, Commission Agenda. This resolution proposes the approval of the California High Cost Fund-A (CHCF-A) surcharge rate from 0.15% to 0.21%, effective January 1, 2006 and thereafter. 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:

Hassan Mirza
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94102 or (415) 703-1638

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50746.doc

The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16964 for the December 1, 2005, Commission Agenda. This resolution proposes the approval of the California High Cost Fund-B (CHCF-B) surcharge rate from 2.43% to 2.00%, effective January 1, 2006 and thereafter. 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:

Hassan Mirza
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94102 or (415) 703-1638

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50754.doc

The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16965 for the December 1, 2005, Commission Agenda. This resolution proposes the approval of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) surcharge rate from 0.30% to 0.27%, effective January 1, 2006 and thereafter. The draft resolution of the Telecommunications Division in this matter was mailed to parties in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(1).
Any questions or comments should be directed to:


Hassan Mirza
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94102 or (415) 703-1638

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50770.doc

The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16966 for the December 1, 2005, Commission Agenda. This resolution proposes the approval of the Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) surcharge rate from 1.55% to 1.29%, effective January 1, 2005 and thereafter. The draft resolution of the Telecommunications Division in this matter was mailed to parties in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 311 (g)(1).
Any questions or comments should be directed to:

Hassan Mirza
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94102 or (415) 703-1638

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50776.doc

The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16967 for the December 1, 2005, Commission Agenda. This resolution will set the California High Cost Fund-A (CHCF-A) support for each of the small LECs for Calendar Year 2006. The draft resolution of the Telecommunications Division in this matter was mailed to parties in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(1).
Any questions or comments should be directed to:

Geraldine Carline
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94102 or (415) 703-2114

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50805.doc

The Telecommunications Division has prepared Resolution T-16888 for the December 1, 2005, Commission Agenda. This resolution proposes the approval of the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) surcharge rate from 0.16% to 0.13%, effective January 1, 2006 and thereafter. The draft resolution of the Telecommunications Division in this matter was mailed to parties in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(1).
Any questions or comments should be directed to:

Michael McNamara
Telecommunications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94102 or (415) 703-2265

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/50758.doc

NEW FILINGS

10/27/05	R05-10-030 - Order Instituting Rulemaking concerning relationship between California energy utilities and their holding companies and non-regulated affiliates. Makes a preliminary determination as to the quasi-legislative category of the proceeding. Sets the following schedule: Reports filed - 11/30/05; decision issued - March 2006.
10/28/05	A05-10-035 - California Water Service Company (U 60 W), a corporation, for authority to Implement a Low-Income Ratepayer Assistance Program in compliance with Decision 03-09-021 in Application 01-09-062.
11/1/05	A05-11-001 - Mukesh Berry, doing business as Berry Airport Shuttle and Limousine Service, for authority to operate as a Passenger Stage Operations between points in the Counties of Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo, and the International Airports located in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland; (2157 Main Street, Apt.#205, Santa Clara, CA 95050; telephone (408) 666-8626).

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

NONE

DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS

11/2/2005	CORRECTION TO DAILY CALENDAR OF NOVEMBER 2, 2005 A.03-12-008 - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing treatment of net proceeds from real property sales as subject to Public Utilities Code § 790, and A.04-08-017 - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing replacement of the operations center and customer center in the Chico District and treatment of their net sale proceeds as subject to Public Utilities Code § 790; Proposed Decision of ALJ Galvin.
11/2/2005	R.03-10-003 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Portions of AB 117 Concerning Community Choice Aggregation; Proposed Decision of ALJ Malcolm.
11/2/2005	A.05-02-019 - In the Matter of the Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 902-E) for Authority to Make Various Electric Rate Design Changes, Close Certain Rates, and Revise Cost Allocation Among Customer Classes Effective, January 1, 2006; Proposed Decision of ALJ Long.
11/2/2005	A.04-07-033 - In the Matter of the Application of Silverado Stages, Inc. for Authority to Operate as a Passenger Stage Corporation Between Points in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and the Los Angeles International Airport and the Ports of San Pedro and Long Beach and to Establish a Zone of Rate Freedom; Proposed Decision of ALJ DeBerry.

ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

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

10/20/05 ALJ Mattson	A.04-06-024 (Phase 2) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company To Revise Its Electric Marginal Costs, Revenue Allocation, and Rate Design. U 39 M.
10/31/05 ALJ Galvin	A.05-04-004 - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for a Commission Finding that its Procurement-Related and Other Operations for the Record Period January 1 Through December 31, 2004 Complied with its Adopted Procurement Plan; for Verification of its Entries in the Energy Resource Recovery Account and other Regulatory Accounts; for Recovery of a Nuclear Incentive Procedure Reward of $12.6 million; and for Recovery of $6.7 million Recorded in the Electric Energy Transaction Administration Memorandum Account.

ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * HEARINGS CONCLUDED

ALJ Wong	A.05-10-012 - In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY for Authority to Transfer Cushion Gas in its Aliso Canyon And La Goleta Storage Fields to Alleviate the Impact of High Gas Prices on CARE Customers. (U 904 G), Prehearing Conference held and concluded
ALJ Brown	R.01-10-024 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development, Evidentiary Hearing held and continued to November 3
ALJ Brown	C.00-05-010 - Rita Boppana, Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, and Related Matters: C.00-05-011 C.00-05-012 Evidentiary Hearing in Los Angeles originally set for November 16 - 22 reset to December 12 - 16
ALJ Wong	A.04-08-018 - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company to Establish Regulatory Authority Over the Access for Natural Gas Provided by California Gas Producers, Evidentiary Hearing originally set for December 8 - 14 reset to March 6 - 10

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR

ALJ Kenney	A.05-07-010 - Application of PacifiCorp (U-901-E) and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company for Exemption Under Section 853(b) from the Approval Requirements of Section 854(a) of the Public Utilities Code with Respect to the Acquisition of PacifiCorp by MidAmerican, Evidentiary Hearing scheduled for November 8 - 9 has been removed from the Calendar

NEW SETTINGS

11/15/05 11:00 a.m. ALJ Ryerson Comr Bohn	A.05-08-018 (PHC) - Application of Main Event Transportation Inc. to Amend Passenger Stage Certificate 16020 for authority to increase fares and change pick up location in Salinas, CA, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board - Hearing Room 3, 1880 North Main Street, Salinas, CA
12/13/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Wong Comr Brown	A.04-01-034 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company For Authorization to Establish a Revenue Sharing Mechanism for the Production of Native Gas. (U 904 G), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 14 - 15)
12/16/05 11:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett	C.05-10-034 (ECP) - Linda Susan Shore, Complainant, vs. SBC California, Defendant, Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA

LAW AND MOTION

Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judges Hallie Yacknin and John E. Thorson at 10:00 a.m. in one of the Commission's San Francisco Office Hearing Rooms, unless otherwise noted. Law and Motion procedures are governed by Resolution ALJ 164. Copies of Resolution ALJ 164 are available from the Commission's Documents Desk (415) 703-1713 or from Central Files (415) 703-2045.

11/7/05 10:00 a.m.	NONE SCHEDULED
11/14/05 10:00 a.m.	NONE SCHEDULED
11/21/05 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	(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
(M) = Mediation	(AH) = Arbitration Hearing

11/3/05 9:00 a.m. ALJ Brown Comr Peevey	R.01-10-024 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Cost Recovery Mechanisms for Generation Procurement and Renewable Resource Development, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 4)
11/3/05 6:00 p.m. ALJ Kenney Comr Bohn	A.05-07-010 (PPH) - Application of PacifiCorp (U-901-E) and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company for Exemption Under Section 853(b) from the Approval Requirements of Section 854(a) of the Public Utilities Code with Respect to the Acquisition of PacifiCorp by MidAmerican, Yreka Community Center, 810 North Oregon Street, Yreka, CA
11/7/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Halligan Comr Grueneich	I.05-09-005 (PHC) - Order Instituting Investigation to Facilitate Proactive Development of Transmission Infrastructure to Access Renewable Energy Resources for California. Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/7/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Reed Comr Kennedy	R.05-04-005 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulation of Telecommunications Utilities, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 8 - 10 and November 14 - 15)
11/9/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Patrick Comr Peevey	A.05-09-009 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Recovery of Franchise Fee Remittances Associated with Revenues for Repayment of the Rate Reduction Bonds. (U 39 E), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/10/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Ryerson	FC-015 (CITATION) - George Rizk, Joseph Eid, and Hashem Ahmad dba GGG Limousine - In the matter of the Citation under Resolution ALJ-187, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/14/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Walker Comr Brown	R.05-02-023 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Revise Commission General Order Number 95 Pursuant to Decision 05-01-030, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/14/05 7:00 p.m. ALJ McVicar Comr Bohn	A.05-08-006 (PPH) - California Water Service Company (U 60-W), for authority to increase rates charged for Water Service in the Antelope Valley District by $437,218 or 36.94% in fiscal year 2006-2007; by $145,000 or 8.94% in fiscal year 2007-2008; and by $145,000 or 8.21% in fiscal 2008-2009, and Related Matters: A.05-08-007 A.05-08-008 A.05-08-009 A.05-08-010 A.05-08-011 A.05-08-012 A.05-08-013 City of Menlo Park Senior Center, 110 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, CA Also: 11/21/05, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Lucerne Alpine Senior Center - Barnes Hall Room, 10th & Country Club Drive, Lucerne, CA 11/22/05, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Guerneville School District - Multi Purpose Room, 14630 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA 11/28/05, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA
11/15/05 11:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Bohn	A.02-11-044 (Rehearing) (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division to increase revenues by $11,573,200 or 39.1% in 2003, $3,078,400 or 7.3% in 2004, $3,078,400 or 6.8% in 2005, and $3,079,900 or 6.4% in 2006, and A.05-08-021 - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division by $5,992,200 or 13.8% in July 2006, $3,081,100 or 6.2% in July 2007, and $2,194,100 or 4.2% in July 2008, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/15/05 11:00 a.m. ALJ Ryerson Comr Bohn	A.05-08-018 (PHC) - Application of Main Event Transportation Inc. to Amend Passenger Stage Certificate 16020 for authority to increase fares and change pick up location in Salinas, CA, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board - Hearing Room 3, 1880 North Main Street, Salinas, CA
11/15/05 2:00 p.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Brown	A.05-10-010 (PHC) - Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (U 904 G) for Approval of a Long-Term Gas Transportation Agreement with Guardian Industries Corp, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/17/05 9:30 a.m. ALJ Cooke Comr Peevey	A.05-01-016 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Implement Default CPP Rate Options For Large Customers, and A.05-01-017 - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for Adoption of a 2005 Default Critical Peak Pricing Structure for Commercial and Industrial Customers With Peak Demands Exceeding 300kW, and A.05-01-018 - Southern California Edison Company's (U 338-E) Application for Approval of Rate Design Proposal for Large Customers, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/17/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Walker Comr Bohn	A.05-10-005 (M) - In the Matter of the Application of Fruitridge Vista Water Company, a trust, for an order: 1) establishing a moratorium on new service connections; and 2) clarification of Tariff Rule 15 regarding payment for new facilities servicing new applicants, and C.05-10-007 - Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority of the County of Sacramento, Complainants, vs. Fruitridge Vista Water Company, Defendant, and C.05-10-011 - County of Sacramento, Complainant, vs. Fruitridge Vista Water Company, Defendant, and C.05-09-011 - David R. Gonzalez & Donna L. Gonzalez, Complainants, vs. Fruitridge Vista Water Company, Defendant, and C.05-09-012 - Mercy Properties California, Complainant, vs. Fruitridge Vista Water Company, Defendant, and C.05-09-027 - Victoria Station, LLC, Complainant, vs. Fruitridge Vista Water Company, Defendants, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/17/05 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Bohn	A.02-11-044 (Rehearing) (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division to increase revenues by $11,573,200 or 39.1% in 2003, $3,078,400 or 7.3% in 2004, $3,078,400 or 6.8% in 2005, and $3,079,900 or 6.4% in 2006, and A.05-08-021 - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division by $5,992,200 or 13.8% in July 2006, $3,081,100 or 6.2% in July 2007, and $2,194,100 or 4.2% in July 2008, Fontana Performing Arts Center - Auditorium, 9460 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA
11/21/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Ryerson Comr Grueneich	C.05-04-023 (EH) - Alant Corp. dba Circle Imports, James Speck, President, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison, Defendant, Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Conference Room A, Los Angeles, CA (also November 22)
11/22/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Kenney Comr Bohn	A.05-07-010 (COMMISSIONER HEARING) - Application of PacifiCorp (U-901-E) and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company for Exemption Under Section 853(b) from the Approval Requirements of Section 854(a) of the Public Utilities Code with Respect to the Acquisition of PacifiCorp by MidAmerican, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/22/05 1:00 p.m. ALJ Patrick Comr Grueneich	A.05-06-023 (PHC) - Application of the County of Kern for an Order authorizing construction of a crossing at separated grades between Seventh Standard Road and the tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad, sometimes referred to as the "Seventh Standard Road Overhead," (PUC No. B-305.9A), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/28/05 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ALJ Thomas Comr Grueneich	R.05-06-040 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement Senate Bill No. 1488 (2004 Cal. Stats., Ch. 690 (Sept. 22, 2004)) Relating to Confidentiality of Information, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 29 - December 2)
11/28/05 9:00 a.m. ALJ Jones Comr Peevey	A.05-07-024 (AH) - Application of Pacific Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a SBC California for Generic Proceeding to Implement Changes in Federal Unbundling Rules Under Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 29 - December 2)
11/29/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Malcolm Comr Peevey	A.05-06-006 (EH) - Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39-E), for Approval of 2006 - 2008 Demand Response Programs and Budgets, and A.05-06-008 - Southern California Edison Company's (U 338-E) Application for Approval of Demand Response Programs for 2006-2008 and Cost Recovery Mechanism, and A.05-06-017 - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for Approval of Demand Response Programs and Budgets for Years 2006 through 2008, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 30 - December 2 and December 5)
11/29/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Econome Comr Peevey	A.05-06-014 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 E) for Approval of: (1) Contract Administration, Least Cost Dispatch and Power Procurement Activities, and (2) Costs and Expenses Related to those Activities Recorded to the Electric Resource Recovery Account, Incurred During the Record Period October 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 30 - December 2 at 9:00 a.m.)
11/29/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Halligan & ALJ Brown Comr Peevey & Comr Kennedy	R.04-04-003 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Promote Policy and Program Coordination and Integration in Electric Utility Resource Planning, and R.04-04-025 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Promote Consistency in Methodology and Input Assumptions in Commission Applications of Short-Run and Long-run Avoided Costs, Including Pricing for Qualifying Facilities, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
11/30/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ McVicar Comr Bohn	A.05-08-006 (PHC) - California Water Service Company (U 60-W), for authority to increase rates charged for Water Service in the Antelope Valley District by $437,218 or 36.94% in fiscal year 2006-2007; by $145,000 or 8.94% in fiscal year 2007-2008; and by $145,000 or 8.21% in fiscal 2008-2009, and Related Matters: A.05-08-007 A.05-08-008 A.05-08-009 A.05-08-010 A.05-08-011 A.05-08-012 A.05-08-013 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
12/5/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Brown Comr Peevey	A.05-06-029 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of an Agreement Concerning Certain Generation Assets Known As "Contra Costa 8" Pursuant to A Settlement and Release of Claims Agreement Approved by the Commission on January 14, 2005, for Authority to Recommence Construction, and for Adoption of Cost Recovery and Ratemaking Mechanisms Related to the Acquisition, Completion, and Operation of the Assets. (U 39 E), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 6 - 9)
12/12/05 11:00 a.m. ALJ Brown Comr Bohn	C.00-05-010 (EH) - Rita Boppana, Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, and Related Matters: C.00-05-011 C.00-05-012 Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA (also December 13 - 16)
12/13/05 10:00 a.m. ALJ Wong Comr Brown	A.04-01-034 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company For Authorization to Establish a Revenue Sharing Mechanism for the Production of Native Gas. (U 904 G), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 14 - 15)
12/16/05 11:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett	C.05-10-034 (ECP) - Linda Susan Shore, Complainant, vs. SBC California, Defendant, Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Conference Room A, Los Angeles, CA
12/16/05 12:00 noon ALJ Barnett	C.05-08-019 (ECP) - Carolyn Lewis, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba SBC California, Defendant, Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Conference Room A, Los Angeles, CA
12/16/05 1:00 p.m. ALJ Barnett	C.05-10-022 (ECP) - Jerry Teachout, Complainant, vs. Verizon Wireless, Defendant, Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Conference Room A, Los Angeles, CA
1/5/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Cooke Comr Peevey	A.05-06-028 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U-902-E) for Adoption of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Scenario and Associated Cost Recovery and Rate Design, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 6; January 9 - 13; and January 17 - 19) (Note: Hearing will start at 10:00 a.m. on the 1st day of each week and 9:00 a.m. on the remaining days)
1/9/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Bohn	A.02-11-044 (Rehearing) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division to increase revenues by $11,573,200 or 39.1% in 2003, $3,078,400 or 7.3% in 2004, $3,078,400 or 6.8% in 2005, and $3,079,900 or 6.4% in 2006, and A.05-08-021 - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division by $5,992,200 or 13.8% in July 2006, $3,081,100 or 6.2% in July 2007, and $2,194,100 or 4.2% in July 2008, in Fontana, (location to be announced) (also January 10 - 12)
1/9/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ TerKeurst Comr Grueneich	A.05-04-015 (Phase I) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Concerning the Devers-Palo Verde No. 2 Transmission Line Project, and I.05-06-041 - Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into Methodology for Economic Assessment of Transmission Projects, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 10 - 13)
1/9/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Ryerson Comr Grueneich	C.05-05-028 (EH) - ABB Inc., Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company, Defendant, Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA (also January 10 - 13)
1/17/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Wong Comr Grueneich	A.05-03-001 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Adoption of Policy and Process For Acquisition of Incremental Core Gas Storage in Compliance with Ordering Paragraph 5 of Decision 04-09-022, And for Adoption of a Core Reliability Planning Standard, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 18 - 20 at 9:00 a.m.)
1/18/06 9:30 a.m. ALJ Econome Comr Brown	C.05-07-007 (EH) - The Painted Turtle, Complainant, v. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, Junipero Sierra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA
1/18/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Bohn	A.02-11-044 (Rehearing) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division to increase revenues by $11,573,200 or 39.1% in 2003, $3,078,400 or 7.3% in 2004, $3,078,400 or 6.8% in 2005, and $3,079,900 or 6.4% in 2006, and A.05-08-021 - In the Matter of the Application of SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (U337W) for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service in its Fontana Water Company Division by $5,992,200 or 13.8% in July 2006, $3,081,100 or 6.2% in July 2007, and $2,194,100 or 4.2% in July 2008, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 19 - 20)
1/18/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Halligan & ALJ Brown Comr Peevey & Comr Kennedy	R.04-04-003 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Promote Policy and Program Coordination and Integration in Electric Utility Resource Planning, and R.04-04-025 - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Promote Consistency in Methodology and Input Assumptions in Commission Applications of Short-Run and Long-run Avoided Costs, Including Pricing for Qualifying Facilities, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 19 - 20; January 23 - 27; and January 30 - February 3 at 9:30 a.m.)
1/23/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ McKenzie Comr Bohn	A.05-06-018 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Sierra Pacific Power Company for General Rate Relief and for Authority to Increase its Electric Rates and Charges for Electric Service, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 24 - 27)
1/24/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ McVicar Comr Bohn	A.05-08-006 (EH) - California Water Service Company (U 60-W), for authority to increase rates charged for Water Service in the Antelope Valley District by $437,218 or 36.94% in fiscal year 2006-2007; by $145,000 or 8.94% in fiscal year 2007-2008; and by $145,000 or 8.21% in fiscal 2008-2009, and Related Matters: A.05-08-007 A.05-08-008 A.05-08-009 A.05-08-010 A.05-08-011 A.05-08-012 A.05-08-013 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 25 - 27)
1/30/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Cooke Comr Grueneich	A.05-03-015 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U-902-E) for Adoption of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Scenario and Associated Cost Recovery and Rate Design, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 31 - February 3 and February 6 - 10) (Note: Hearing will start at 10:00 a.m. on the 1st day of each week and 9:00 a.m. on the remaining days)
2/2/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Barnett Comr Brown	C.05-07-001 (EH) - William Arterberry, dba Farm ACW, Complainant, vs. San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-M), Defendant, San Diego State Office Building, 1350 Front Street, Room B-107, San Diego, CA (also February 3)
2/21/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ DeBerry Comr Bohn	A.05-05-023 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) To Establish Marginal Costs, Allocate Revenues, And Design Rates, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also February 22 - 24 and February 27 - March 3 at 9:30 a.m.)
3/6/06 9:00 a.m. ALJ Wong Comr Brown	A.04-08-018 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company to Establish Regulatory Authority Over the Access for Natural Gas Provided by California Gas Producers, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also March 7 - 10)
4/11/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Halligan Comr Peevey	A.02-11-017 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, To Increase Revenue Requirements for Electric and Gas Service and to Increase Rates and Charges for Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2003. (U 39 M), and I.03-01-012 - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Service and Facilities of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and A.02-09-005 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pursuant to Resolution E-3770 for Reimbursement of Costs Associated with Delay in Implementation of PG&E's New Customer Information System Caused by the 2002 20/20 Customer Rebate Program. (U 39 E), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco
4/24/06 9:30 a.m. ALJ Halligan Comr Peevey	A.02-11-017 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority, Among Other Things, To Increase Revenue Requirements for Electric and Gas Service and to Increase Rates and Charges for Gas Service Effective on January 1, 2003. (U 39 M), and I.03-01-012 - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Service and Facilities of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and A.02-09-005 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pursuant to Resolution E-3770 for Reimbursement of Costs Associated with Delay in Implementation of PG&E's New Customer Information System Caused by the 2002 20/20 Customer Rebate Program. (U 39 E), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also April 25 - 28 and May 1 - 5)
7/10/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ TerKeurst Comr Grueneich	A.05-04-015 (Phase 2) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Concerning the Devers-Palo Verde No. 2 Transmission Line Project, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also July 11 - 14)
7/24/06 10:00 a.m. ALJ Cooke Comr Kennedy	A.04-09-019 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate its Coastal Water Project to Resolve the Long-Term Water Supply Deficit in its Monterey District and to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Connection Therewith in Rates, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also July 25 - 28)

NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))

All-Party Meeting - A.05-02-027 and A.05-04-020 Telecommunications Merger Cases (Corrected as of 10/31/05)

November 3, 2005 2 pm - 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room A San Francisco

There will be an all-party meeting with Commissioner Dian M. Grueneich and Kelly A. Hymes, telecommunications advisor to Commissioner Grueneich, to discuss the SBC/AT&T and Verizon/MCI merger proceedings. All parties are invited to meet with Commissioner Grueneich to discuss the following issues: I.) California Attorney General's Opinions regarding both merger cases; II.) Absence of formal evidentiary hearings for the Verizon/MCI merger case; III.) Pros and Cons of including IP network interconnection conditions in both merger cases; IV.) Comparison of conditions between the Verizon merger proposed decision and Kennedy/Peevey alternate decision for the SBC merger; and V.) Other Issues of Concern.
All participants must provide Commissioner Grueneich'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 David Ng at (415) 703-2444 or e-mail him at dhn@cpuc.ca.gov NO LATER than 3pm on Tuesday, November 1, so that there is adequate time to advise the Commissioners' offices of the attendees.
This is parties' opportunity to meet with Commissioner Grueneich's on the Verizon/MCI merger case. No individual meetings will be granted for A.05-04-020. RSVP with representative name(s), affiliation, and telephone/fax number to be reached in the event of changes to this meeting.

All-Party Meeting - I.05-09-005 - OII TO FACILITATE PROACTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCESS RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES OF CALIFORNIA.

November 7, 2005 9 am - 10 am

California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco

There will be an all-party meeting with Commissioner Dian M. Grueneich regarding the Order Instituting Investigation to facilitate proactive development of transmission infrastructure to access renewable energy resources for California.

NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

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