California Public Utilities Commission
Daily Calendar
Table of Contents
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS
(Not Open to the Public)
PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISIONS * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
ADVICE LETTER SUSPENSIONS (Pursuant to M-4801, 04/19/01)
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS
DECISION AND RESOLUTION SUMMARIES
COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
Paul Clanon, 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
Monday, September 24, 2007
· Commission Meetings
· Notices
· Public Meetings and Workshops
· Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))
· New Filings
· Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing
· Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/Arbitrator's Reports
· Advice Letter Filings
· Miscellaneous Transportation Items
· Miscellaneous Communications Matters
· Table of Submission Dates for the Preceding Two Weeks
· Changes to Hearing Calendar
· Hearings
· 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: | ||
Email:
public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov |
FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor) | |
REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS
October 4, 2007 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
October 18, 2007 |
10:00 am |
San Francisco |
November 1, 2007 |
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.
October 1, 2007 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
October 15, 2007 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
October 29, 2007 |
1:30 pm |
San Francisco |
OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS
Notice of Oral Argument - A.06-08-026: In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U904G), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902G), and Southern California Edison Company (U338E), for Approval of Changes to Natural Gas Operations and Service Offerings
October 2, 2007 |
California Public Utilities Commission |
The oral argument in the above-entitled matter may be held before a quorum of the Commission with Assigned Commissioner Michael R. Peevey and Administrative Law Judge Thomas R. Pulsifer presiding.
NOTICES
Energy Division Advice Letter Disposition Change
As of June 25, 2007, the Energy Division of the CPUC will send utilities notices of the disposition of Advice Letters by electronic means rather than by hard copy in the regular mail, and will no longer be returning hard copies of approved tariff pages to the utilities. More information: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/documents/energyaldispositionchange.pdf.
San Diego Office Closes
The Commission's San Diego Office will be closing permanently effective June 22, 2007 and will no longer be able to accept hand delivered filings. Documents may be filed electronically on the Commission's website at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/efiling.htm. In the event that you wish to file your document in hard copy, rather than electronically, documents should be taken directly to the Commission's lobby or mailed to the Commission's Docket Office in San Francisco, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102. Only hand-delivered documents will be accepted by the Los Angeles office, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles.
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.
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.
PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES
Public Meeting
September 25, 2007 |
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold its 5th public hearing regarding diversity in utility procurement practices and related areas. This year's hearing will focus on the California Aspire Achieve Lead Pipeline Project (CaAAL Pipeline Project), an innovative education and mentoring program that seeks to encourage and develop young people for careers in the legal profession, financial services, and information technology. In addition to the Commission, this year's hearing will be co-hosted by the California Public Employees Retirement System, the California Department of Insurance, and the State Bar of California.
All five Commissioners will attend this Public Hearing, but no decisions will be made. A session for public comment will be included as well.
For further information, please contact Douglas Phason at
ph1@cpuc.ca.gov or (415) 703-2280.
Workshop Notice to Develop Uniform Method for Reporting Summary of Earnings, Revised Rate Case Plan D.07-05-062; OIR 06-12-016
September 26, 2007 |
California Pubic Utilities Commission |
September 27, 2007 |
California Pubic Utilities Commission |
The Division of Water and Audits is hosting this workshop.
All interested utility representatives are invited to attend.
Questions regarding the workshop should be addressed to Sazedur Rahman of the Division of Water and Audits at
(415) 703-1748
(snr@cpuc.ca.gov).
Monterey Regional Water Supply Reliability Dialogues Workshop
September 26, 2007 |
UC MBest Center |
This is the eighth in a series of workshops for parties interested in alternatives to California American Water Company's Coastal Water Project (A.04-09-019). Attendees will continue to review and discuss the Regional Plan Work Group's draft regional water resource plan, hear other work group reports and attend to administrative matters. The workshop, sponsored by the Division of Ratepayer Advocates, will be facilitated by staff of UC Santa Cruz' Center for Integrated Water Research. For more information about the workshop, please contact Diana Brooks at dsb@cpuc.ca.gov or at (415) 703-1445 or view the Group's website at www.urbanwater.ucsc.edu/monterey/.
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 this 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 List, E. CRS Contract Manager Report (CCAF), F. CRS Report, G. CRS Performance Status, and H. Captioned Telephone Performance Status; II. CPUC Report and General Program Status; III. CCAF Staff Reports,
A. Consumer Affairs Report, B. Field Operations Report, C. Outreach Lisa Orduno-Arcia, and D. Marketing Report;
IV. Public Input; V. Follow-up on Captioned Telephone ASA Monitoring; VI. Discussion of CRS Contract Status;
VII. Selection of Open Seats Interview Subcommittee; VIII. Abbreviated Dialing; IX. Member Reports; and X. Future Meetings and Locations.
MEETING INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Larena Burno, DDTP Committee Coordinator at
(510) 302-1110.
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.
R. 05-12-013 - Track Two Phase Two Stakeholder Meeting at CAISO
October 1, 2007 |
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) |
This is a stakeholder meeting for interested parties to the Resource Adequacy (RA) proceeding. The meeting will be facilitated by CPUC Energy Division and CAISO Market Surveillance Committee.
The CAISO MSC and CPUC Energy Division Staff will facilitate the discussion, which will be focused on the CAISO MSC's review of centralized capacity markets and preparation for the upcoming workshop report in R.05-12-013. The CAISO MSC and CPUC Energy Division Staff will provide any agenda and presentation materials to the service list via electronic mail before the workshop to facilitate participation.
Please contact Aram Shumavon at (415) 703-5228 or
BLOCKED::mailto:dbr@cpuc.ca.govsap@cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the workshop.
Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Administrative Committee Meeting
October 2, 2007 |
California Public Utilities Commission - Sacramento Office |
AGENDA:
1. Introduction;
2. Approval of minutes;
3. Legal Liaison report on conflict of interest and other legal developments;
4. Marketing program development;
5. Public comments;
6. Program Implementation update;
7. Pending changes of regulations and legislation;
8. Fiscal Report;
9. ULTS-AC Annual Report status;
10. AC vacancy update;
11. Future meeting date and location.
Public Meeting Notice - Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee |
DDTP Office |
The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee will hold this meeting to address the following: I. Welcome and Introduction of Members; II. Minutes of the September 5, 2007 TADDAC Meeting; III. Approval of Agenda; IV. Public Input; V. Administrative Business, A. Report from the Chair, B. Report from CPUC Staff, and
C. Report from CCAF Staff; VI. Unfinished Business, A. Budget "Must Haves" for FY 2008-2009, B. Discussion of Proposed Accessibility Workgroup, and C. Discussion of Plan for Conducting CRS Test; and VII. New Business,
A. Recommendations from CRSAC, B. Recommendations from EPAC, C. Report and Recommendation of the Interviewing Subcommittee on Nominees for the Deaf Community at Large, D. Consideration of Potential Candidates for Open, E. Review of New Document Releases in R.06-05-028, and F. Member Reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.
If you are a member of the public who needs communication assistance and plans to attend this meeting, notify Larena Burno 5 days prior to the meeting date to
larena@ddtp.org.
ASSISTIVE REQUESTS: DDTP provides the following communication assistance at all Administrative Committee meetings: ASL Interpreting, Real-Time Captioning, and Assistive Listening Devices. If you require any other communication assistance, please describe it in detail when notifying us so that we may ensure accessibility.
Local Jurisdiction Meeting - 818 Area Code Change
October 22, 2007 |
Glendale City Council Chambers |
The purpose of this meeting, is to allow the staff of the California Public Utilities Commission and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, to explain the area code change options proposed by the telecommunications industry, for adding the new 747 NPA into the 818 area code. We will ask for the Local Jurisdiction's preference regarding which area code option should be implemented, and we will additionally, discuss the status of numbering in the 818 area code geographic area. For additional information, please see CPUC website http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/818areacode.
Public Participation Meetings - 818 Area Code Change
October 22, 2007 |
Buena Vista Library, Public Meeting Room |
The purpose of this meeting, is to allow the staff of the California Public Utilities Commission and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, to explain the area code change options proposed by the telecommunications industry, for adding the new 747 NPA into the 818 area code. We will ask for the Public's preference regarding which area code option should be implemented, and we will additionally, discuss the status of numbering in the 818 area code geographic area. For additional information, please see CPUC website http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/818areacode.
NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))
The ALJ Division has prepared Resolution ROSB-001 for the October 4, 2007 Commission Agenda. This resolution adopts a Railroad Carrier Citation Program for Enforcing Compliance with General Orders and Other Requirements, Including Procedures for Appeal of Citations Issued to Railroad Carriers.
This Resolution approves a citation program under the administration of the Director of the Consumer Protection and Safety Division for enforcing compliance with certain General Orders and other requirements for railroad carriers operating in California.
Any comments should be directed to ALJs Cooke or Vieth at
mlc@cpuc.ca.gov or xjv@cpuc.ca.gov.
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/COMMENT_RESOLUTION /72080.htm
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-349 authorizes disclosure of records related to the California Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") Consumer Protection and Safety Division's investigation of the May 16, 2007, electrical incident that occurred at 20225 Case Street, Corona, California, involving the injury of Roberto Angulo.
Draft Resolution L-349 will be on the agenda at the Commission's October 4, 2007, meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later. The Commission may adopt all or part of L-349, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
On September 4, 2007, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-349 service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.2(c)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at www.cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments (Rule 14.5). The original and two copies must be filed with the Legal Division by September 24, 2007, at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by September 29, 2007. Commenters must also serve comments and reply comments on the service list. Commenters may send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Samuel B. Johnson, III
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone: 415-703-3543
Email:
sbj@cpuc.ca.gov
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS
Draft Resolution L-351 authorizes disclosure of records related to the California Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") Consumer Protection and Safety Division's investigation of the Union Pacific Railroad/Harsco derailment of November 9, 2006.
Draft Resolution L-351 will be on the agenda at the Commission's October 18, 2007, meeting. The Commission may then vote on the resolution or it may postpone a vote until later. The Commission may adopt all or part of L-351, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
On September 18, 2007, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-351 service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.2(c)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Interested parties may review the draft resolution and service list at the "Currently Open for Comment" section of the Commission's Internet site at www.cpuc.ca.gov.
Interested parties may file comments on the draft resolution, and may file replies to comments (Rule 14.5). The original and two copies must be filed with the Legal Division by October 10, 2007, at the address set forth below. Reply comments must be filed by October 15, 2007. Commenters must also serve comments and reply comments on the service list. Commenters may send copies of comments and reply comments by electronic mail to the email address below. Comments shall focus on factual, legal or technical error in the draft resolution, and reply comments shall be limited to identifying misrepresentations of law and fact contained in the comments of other parties. Parties may view comments at the Commission's San Francisco Office.
An original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service, should be submitted to:
Jeanne Beauregard
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone: 415-703-3084
Email:
ijb@cpuc.ca.gov
NEW FILINGS
NONE
PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING
NONE
PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISIONS * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
Filings with Consumer Protection and Safety Division
NONE
MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS
NONE
TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS
9/17/07 |
I.07-01-022 - Order Instituting Investigation to Consider Policies to Achieve the Commission's Conservation Objectives for Class A Water Utilities, and |
CHANGES TO HEARING CALENDAR
NEW SETTINGS - NONE
RESETTINGS - NONE
REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR - NONE
HEARINGS CONTINUED - NONE
HEARINGS ADJOURNED - NONE
HEARINGS CONCLUDED
ALJ Barnett |
C.07-06-012 - Gary Schultz, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, |
ALJ Barnett |
C.07-08-011 - Michael Barco, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, doing business as AT&T California (U1001C), Defendant, |
ALJ Barnett |
C.07-08-013 - Wayne T. Hetman, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, doing business as AT&T California (U1001C), Defendant, |
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 |
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(IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting |
(FPH) = Full Panel Hearing |
(STC) = Status Conference |
(AH) = Arbitration Hearing |
(FOA) = Final Oral Argument |
(CITATION) = Appeal Hearing of Citation |
9/24/07 |
A.07-07-010 (TELEPHONIC - STC) - Application of Time Warner Cable Information Services (California), LLC (U-6874-C) For Authority of Discontinue Telecommunications Services in the State of California, |
9/24/07 |
A.07-08-004 (PHC) - Application Of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) For Approval Of Its Forecast 2008 ERRA Proceeding Revenue Requirement, To Consolidate All Commission-Authorized Revenue Requirements, And To Set Unbundled Rate Components Beginning January 1, 2008, |
9/24/07 |
C.06-10-015 (PHC) - Pasadena Avenue Monterey Road Committee, Complainant, vs. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority, now known as Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority; and City of South Pasadena, Defendants, |
9/26//07 |
A.06-08-010 (Phase 2) (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project, |
9/26/07 |
A.07-07-026 (PHC) - Southern California Edison Company's (U 338-E) Application for Approval of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Activities and Cost Recovery Mechanism, |
9/26/07 |
F-5159 (CITATION) - In the matter of the Coachman Limited Corporation dba At Your Service Monterey Limousine pursuant to Resolution ALJ-187, |
9/26/07 |
A.07-01-047 (TELEPHONIC - PHC) - Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for Authority To Update Marginal Costs, Cost Allocation, and Electric Rate Design. (U 902-E), |
9/27/07 |
A.07-04-009 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39-E) for Approval of 2008-2020 Air Conditioning Direct Load Control Program, |
9/27/07 |
I.06-06-014 (Phase 2) (PHC) - Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Practices of the Southern California Edison Company to Determine the Violations of the Laws, Rules, and Regulations Governing Performance Based Ratemaking, its Monitoring and Reporting to the Commission, Refunds to Customers and other Relief, and Future Performance Based Ratemaking for this Utility, |
10/1/07 |
A.07-06-015 (PHC) - Application of D. J. Nelson Trust doing business as Fruitridge Vista Water Company to transfer to a newly formed corporation whose only stockholders are the current beneficiaries of the Trust and Cook Endeavors, a California corporation, to accept the transfer of the water (sewer) system doing business as Fruitridige Vista Water Company, |
10/2/07 |
A.06-11-018 (PHC) - Application of David R. Robertson requesting to sell the assets of the Lake Forest Utility Company, Inc., and Richard M. Dewante, Tahoe Park Water Company requesting to buy all assets in this water system located near Tahoe City in the unincorporated area of Placer County, California, |
10/2/07 |
A.06-11-020 (PHC) - Application of David R. Robertson requesting to sell the assets of the Tahoe Park Water Company, Inc. and Richard M. Dewante, Tahoe Park Water Company requesting to buy all assets in this water system located near Tahoe City in the unincorporated area of Placer County, California, |
10/2/07 |
A.06-08-026 (OA) - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Gas Company (U 904 G), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 G) and Southern California Edison Company (U 338 E) for Approval of Changes to Natural Gas Operations and Service Offerings, |
10/5/07 |
P.07-07-009 (PHC) - Petition of the California Association of Competitive Telecommunications Companies Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 1708.5 to Adopt, Amend, or Repeal Regulations Governing the Retirement by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers of Copper Loops and Related Facilities Used to Provide Telecommunications Services, |
10/5/07 |
A.07-04-022 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Increase the Annual Charge for Water Supplied to California Water Service Company from the Miocene Canal (U 39 M), |
10/9/07 |
A.07-05-020 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company for Authorization to Incur and Recover Costs Necessary to Determine Feasibility of a Clean Hydrogen Power Generation Plant. (U 338 E), |
10/9/07 |
A.07-01-047 (EH) - Application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for Authority To Update Marginal Costs, Cost Allocation, and Electric Rate Design. (U 902-E), |
10/10/07 |
C.07-08-007 (Tariff Rule 31 Complaint) (EH) - Teodulo Martinez and TMG Corp., Complainants, vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California (U 1001 C), Defendant, |
10/15/07 |
A.07-04-009 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39-E) for Approval of 2008-2020 Air Conditioning Direct Load Control Program, |
10/17/07 |
C.07-05-014 (EH) - ANDRADE & ASSOCIATES, a Professional Law Corporation, Complainant, vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a California Corporation, Defendant, |
10/25/07 |
A.06-05-023 (PPH) - Application of Del Oro Water Company, Inc. (U-61-W) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate its Regional Intertie Project to Resolve the Long-Term Water Supply Deficit In its Paradise Pines, Magalia and Lime Saddle Districts And to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Connection Therewith in Rates, and |
10/29/07 |
A.06-12-025 (EH) - Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (Applicant)(U-60-W), a California corporation, requesting an order from the California Public Utilities Commission authorizing Applicant to increase water rates to fully fund its retiree healthcare plan commonly referred to as a `Postretirement Benefits other than Pension plan' and to adopt a change in accounting as proposed by Applicant for ratemaking, |
10/29/07 |
A.07-08-031 (PHC) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902 M) and Southern California Gas Company (U 904 G) for Approval of Proposals Set Forth in their Joint Climate Action Initiative, |
10/29/07 |
C.07-03-026 (EH) - California Building Industry Association, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company, Defendant, |
10/30/07 |
A.07-07-015 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company for Approval of Their Separate Emerging Renewable Resource Programs. (U 39-E) (U 902-E), |
11/1/07 |
C.07-05-011 (ECP) - Dale Kubacki, Complainant, vs. Sprint Telephony PCS L.P. (U3064C), Defendant, |
11/5/07 |
R.06-04-010 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Examine the Commission's post-2005 Energy Efficiency Policies, Programs, Evaluation, Measurement and Verification, and Related Issues, |
11/7/07 |
A.07-07-001 (PPH) - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service in its Chico District by $6,380,400 or 49.1% in July 2008, $1,651,100 or 8.5% in July 2009, and by $1,651,100 or 7.9% in July 2010; in its East Los Angeles District by $7,193,200 or 36.5% in July 2008, $2,034,800 or 7.6% in July 2009, and by $2,034,800 or 7.0% in July 2010; in its Livermore District by $3,960,900 or 31.2% in July 2008, $942,200 or 5.6% in July 2009, and by $942,200 or 5.4% in July 2010; in its Los Altos-Suburban District by $5,172,500 or 30.5% in July 2008, $1,189,100 or 5.4% in July 2009, and by $1,189,100 or 5.1% in July 2010; in its Mid-Peninsula District by $5,435,100 or 23.7% in July 2008, $1,634,200 or 5.8% in July 2009, and by $1,634,200 or 5.5% in July 2010; in its Salinas District by $5,119,700 or 29.8% in July 2008, $3,636,900 or 16.3% in July 2009, and by $2,271,300 or 8.7% in July 2010; in its Stockton District by $7,474,600 or 29.0% in July 2008, $1,422,400 or 4.3% in July 2009, and by $1,422,400 or 4.1% in July 2010; and in its Visalia District by $3,651,907 or 28.4% in July 2008, $3,546,440 or 21.3% in July 2009, and by $3,620,482 or 17.6% in July 2010, |
11/13/07 |
C.07-01-007 (EH) - Harbor City Estates, LLC, Complainant, vs. Southern California Gas Company (U904G), Defendant, |
11/15/07 |
I.07-01-022 (EH) - Order Instituting Investigation to Consider Policies to Achieve the Commission's Conservation Objectives for Class A Water Utilities, and |
11/19/07 |
R.05-04-005 (Phase 2) (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulation of Telecommunications Utilities, and |
11/29/07 |
A.07-01-036 (EH) - Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W), to Decrease Revenues for Water Service in its Coronado District By ($73,100) or (0.46%) in 2008 and Increase Revenues by $266,200 or 1.67% in 2009 and $260,900 or 1.61% in 2010, |
12/4/07 |
A.07-07-003 (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 Los Angeles County Division by $13,366,100 or 28.0% in July 2008, $3,298,100 or 5.4% in July 2009, and $1,439,600 or 2.2% in July 2010; and in its Fontana Water Company division by $678,200 or 1.5% in July 2008; and in both divisions for advice letter treatment of a capital project, |
1/15/08 |
A.06-12-022 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) Regarding the Distribution of SO2 Allowance Sale Proceeds Related to the Suspended Operation of Mohave Generating Station, |
1/29/08 |
A.07-05-003 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authorized Cost of Capital for Utility Operations for 2008, |
2/4/08 |
A.07-07-026 (EH) - Southern California Edison Company's (U 338-E) Application for Approval of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Activities and Cost Recovery Mechanism, |
2/11/08 |
A.07-07-001 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), a corporation, for an order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service in its Chico District by $6,380,400 or 49.1% in July 2008, $1,651,100 or 8.5% in July 2009, and by $1,651,100 or 7.9% in July 2010; in its East Los Angeles District by $7,193,200 or 36.5% in July 2008, $2,034,800 or 7.6% in July 2009, and by $2,034,800 or 7.0% in July 2010; in its Livermore District by $3,960,900 or 31.2% in July 2008, $942,200 or 5.6% in July 2009, and by $942,200 or 5.4% in July 2010; in its Los Altos-Suburban District by $5,172,500 or 30.5% in July 2008, $1,189,100 or 5.4% in July 2009, and by $1,189,100 or 5.1% in July 2010; in its Mid-Peninsula District by $5,435,100 or 23.7% in July 2008, $1,634,200 or 5.8% in July 2009, and by $1,634,200 or 5.5% in July 2010; in its Salinas District by $5,119,700 or 29.8% in July 2008, $3,636,900 or 16.3% in July 2009, and by $2,271,300 or 8.7% in July 2010; in its Stockton District by $7,474,600 or 29.0% in July 2008, $1,422,400 or 4.3% in July 2009, and by $1,422,400 or 4.1% in July 2010; and in its Visalia District by $3,651,907 or 28.4% in July 2008, $3,546,440 or 21.3% in July 2009, and by $3,620,482 or 17.6% in July 2010, |
DECISION AND RESOLUTION SUMMARIES |
Commission Meeting of September 6, 2007 Commissioners Present: |
D07-09-001 |
A.07-05-030 |
STI PREPAID, LLC, for Registration as an Interexchange Carrier Telephone Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 1013. Grants application as set forth. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-002 |
I.01-04-026 |
CPUC - ROSEVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY, Order instituting investigation into the revenue requirement of Roseville Telephone Company pursuant to Decision 00-11-039. Order instituting investigation into the revenue requirement of Roseville Telephone Company pursuant to Decision 00-11-039. (With the approval of ALJ Galvin on 9/17/07, the CIS description has been changed to read: "Order Instituting Investigation into the Revenue Requirement of SureWest Telephone Company pursuant to Decision 00-11-039 (U1015C)."; changed on 8/25/2005 in Final Opinion on petition for modification of Decision 05-08-004. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-003 |
C.07-03-005 |
A.F. NORMART, JR., on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E). Dismisses complaint. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-004 |
A.06-03-005 |
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U39E), to revise its Electric Marginal Costs, Revenue Allocation, and Rate Design. Interim Opinion. Adopts settlements on marginal cost, revenue allocation, and rate design. |
D07-09-005 |
A.06-09-013 |
Yale Industrial Products, Inc., (Yale) a Delaware Corporation, doing business as Spreckels Water Company, Inc. (Spreckels), a Delaware corporation, to sell, and Tanimura & Antle Supply Company, Inc. (Tanimura), to buy the water system in Monterey County and for the following orders: (1) authorizing Yale to sell and transfer to Tanimura 100% of the ownership of the common stock of Spreckels; and, (2) authorizing Yale to withdraw from the water utility business of Spreckels; and, (3) authorizing Tanimura to engage in and carry on the water utility business of Spreckels. Approves a transfer of control. Spreckels Water Company, Inc. shall tender to the Fiscal Office of the California Public Utilities Commission, a check in the amount of $1,500.00 payable to the State of California General Fund. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-006 |
P.06-12-012 |
UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION, Petition for Rulemaking to Modify General Order 118 to limit the size of ballast on railroad rights-of-way. Grants petition for limited rulemaking. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-007 |
A.06-11-002 |
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION (U905G), for authority to: (i) issue one or more types of debt securities in the principal amount of up to $300,000,000; (ii) issue up to 5,000,000 shares of its $1 par value Common Stock; (iii) refinance previously issued short-term debt securities; and (iv) enter into one or more interest rate risk management contracts. Authorizes the issuance of debt and common stock. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-008 |
A.06-08-011 |
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U39E), for Recovery of Generation Feasibility Study Costs Associated with the Evaluation of Wind-Generated and Other Renewable Electric Power in British Columbia. Grants intervenor compensation to The Utility Reform Network for substantial contributions to Decision 07-03-013. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-009 |
R.97-10-016 |
CPUC, Commission Order Instituting Rulemaking, on the Commission's Own Motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems. Consolidates proceedings, adopts the agreed-to joint partial settlement agreement changes of AT&T California and Verizon California Inc., and grants joint application to modify Decision 99-08-020. Closes Application 07-02-027. |
D07-09-010 |
A.07-05-023 |
SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U902E), for Approval of Power Purchase Agreements with J-Power, USA Development Company, LTD., and Wellhead Power Margarita, LLC, for Recovery of Costs and for a Limited Exemption from the Requirements of Public Utilities Code Section 851. Approves power purchase and lease option agreements ordering recovery of costs related to those agreements, and for a limited exemption from the requirements of Public Utilities Code Section 851. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-011 |
A.07-05-028 |
Verizon California Inc. for Approval pursuant to Section 851 to Transfer Property located at 112 South Lakeview Canyon Road, Thousand Oaks, California, to LBA Inc. Grants approval under Public Utilities Code Section 851 to transfer property at 112 Lakeview Canyon Road, Thousand Oaks, California, to LBA Inc. This proceeding is closed. |
D07-09-012 |
A.02-11-017 |
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 January 1, 2003. Extends statutory deadline until October 4, 2007. |
D07-09-013 |
A.06-10-025 |
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U 60 W), JOHN W. RICHARDSON, RECEIVER, for an order authorizing (1) the transfer and sale to California Water Service Company of the Buena Vista Water System assets, and (2) the discontinuance of service by Alisal Water Corporation and the commencement of service in said territory by California Water Service Company at the rates then effective in the Buena Vista Water System. Approves settlements. A06-10-025 is closed. |
D07-09-014 |
A.06-06-004 |
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U 338 E), for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities with voltages between 50 kV and 200 kV: Riverway Substation Project. Grants Southern California Edison Company a permit to construct electrical facilities. A06-06-004 is closed. |
D07-09-015 |
I.02-06-003 |
CPUC - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS, LLC, dba CINGULAR WIRELESS, Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices, and conduct of Pacific Bell Wireless LLC, dba Cingular Wireless, U-3060, U-4135, and U-4314, and related entities (collectively 'Cingular') to determine whether Cingular has violated the laws, rules and regulations of this State in its sale of cellular telephone equipment and service and its collection of an Early Termination Fee and other penalties from consumers. Grants intervenor compensation to UCAN for substantial contributions to judicial review of Decision 04-09-062 and to Decision 07-03-048. I02-06-003 is closed. |
D07-09-016 |
A.04-04-008 |
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, for approval of Economic Development Rates. Rejects discounting public purpose programs. A04-04-008, A04-06-018, and A05-10-010 are closed. (Commissioner Bohn reserves the right to file a concurrence.) |
D07-09-017 |
R.06-04-009 |
CPUC - PG&E, SDG&E, SOCALGAS, EDISON, Order Instituting Rulemaking to Implement the Commission's procurement incentive framework and to examine the integration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards into procurement policies. Interim Opinion on reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector. (Commissioner Bohn will file a concurrence. Commissioner Chong will file a concurrence. Commissioner Grueneich reserves the right to file a concurrence or join a concurrence.) |
D07-09-018 |
R.05-04-005 |
CPUC - PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, dba SBC CALIFORNIA, CPUC - VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC., CPUC - SUREWEST TELEPHONE, CPUC - FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to assess and revise the regulation of telecommunications utilities. Consolidates proceedings, clarifies rules for advice letters under the uniform regulatory framework, and adopts procedures for detariffing. R98-07-038 is closed. |
D07-09-019 |
R.05-04-005 |
CPUC - PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, dba SBC CALIFORNIA, CPUC - VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC., CPUC - SUREWEST TELEPHONE, CPUC - FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to assess and revise the regulation of telecommunications utilities. Adopts Telecommunications Industry Rules, as set forth. R98-07-038 is closed. |
D07-09-020 |
R.06-06-028 |
CPUC - Order Instituting Rulemaking into the Review of the California High Cost Fund B Program. Interim Opinion. Adopts reforms to the High Cost Fund-B Mechanism. |
D07-09-021 |
R.04-09-003 |
CPUC - ENERGY, WATER, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, WATER, Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion for the purpose of considering policies and guidelines regarding the allocation of gains from sales of energy, telecommunications, and water utility assets. Adopts separate Section 455.5 definitions for electric, gas and water facilities, as set forth. R04-09-003 is closed. |
D07-09-022 |
C.07-05-031 |
(ECP) MEISLIN, NED vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Company, doing business as AT&T California (U1001C), for a refund or credit in the sum of $320.65. Dismissed. The money impounded shall be disbursed to Complainant. C07-05-031 is closed. |
COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Commissioners Present:
Michael R. Peevey, President
Dian M. Grueneich
John A. Bohn
Rachelle B. Chong
Timothy Alan Simon
9/6/2007 |
ALJ 176-3198 |
Ratification of preliminary determination of category for proceedings initiated by application. The preliminary determinations are pursuant to Rule 7.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Adopted as set forth in attachment. | ||
ALJ-205This resolution changes the determination on category for only the Dynamic Pricing phase of A06-03-005, the general rate case of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, from ratesetting to | ||||
E-4109 |
This resolution approves President Michael R. Peevey's selection of Robert J. Budnitz and Per F. Peterson as qualified candidates for consideration by the Attorney General of California for appointment to the vacancy on the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee. Approved. | |||
E-4110 |
Advice Letter 3044-E, filed April 30, 2007. This resolution approves without modification Pacific Gas and Electric Company's amended Global Ampersand, LLC, renewable resource procurement contracts. Approved. | |||
E-4111 |
This resolution amends the Energy Industry Rules and provides for exceptions to the customer notice requirements established by General Rule 4.2 of General Order 96-B. Approved. | |||
E-4114 |
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Advice Letter (AL) 3087-E, AL Supplements 3087-E-A and 3087-E-B, filed July 23, 2007; and Southern California Edison AL 2138-E, filed July 17, 2007. This resolution approves a set of modifications for the CSI Program Handbook aimed at streamlining CSI Program administration and making other Handbook changes to conform to regulatory decisions. Approved. | |||
G-3404 |
Advice Letter 1681-G, filed March 28, 2007. This resolution approves San Diego Gas & Electric Company's request to acquire interstate pipeline transportation capacity on the Kern River Gas Transmission pipeline, in compliance with procedures approved in D04-09-022. Approved. | |||
G-3407 |
Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) Advice Letter (AL) 3706 and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)'s AL 1668-G, filed January 29, 2007. This resolution approves with modifications SoCalGas' and SDG&E's request to make revisions to their tariffs to implement system integration, firm access rights, and off-system deliveries on the transmission systems of the two utilities, in compliance with D06-04-033 and D06-12-031. Approved. | |||
T-17082 |
Sierra Telephone Company (Sierra) Advice Letter 350, filed December 27, 2006. This Resolution approves Sierra's total intrastate revenue in the amount of $29,970,934 for the test year 2008. This represents a reduction of $1,582,036 to Sierra's estimate of $31,552,970 for total intrastate revenue for 2008. The total Intrastate Rate Base amount authorized for Sierra is $32,151,284 with an overall Intrastate Rate of Return of 10.00% for the test year 2008. Also authorized by this resolution is CHCF-A support of $12,014,767. This amount represents a reduction of $1,145,373, or approximate 8.70% decrease from the CHCF-A 2007 support of $13,160,139. This resolution approves new depreciation rates and non-basic service rates and charges for Sierra's test year 2008. Approved. | |||
T-17107 |
This resolution makes several changes to the Commission's video franchise forms to make them conform to certain requirements of D07-03-014 and The Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006. Approved. | |||
W-4659 |
This resolution grants Point Arena Water Works, Inc. authority to secure a loan in the amount of $190,000, to be used for system improvements, and to encumber assets in connection with the loan. Approved. | |||
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
8/18/2007 |
E-4120 |
Corrects Clerical Errors in Resolution E-4107. |
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