Article 7.  Applications of Common Carriers to Increase Rates Under the Shortened Procedure Tariff Docket

(See P.U. Code Sec. 454(b))

This article applies to applications of common carriers to increase any rate or so alter any classification, contract, practice or rule as to result in any increase in any rate under the Shortened Procedure Tariff Docket as hereinafter described in this article. Applications and protests under this article  are subject to Rules 2, 2.1 and 2.5 of Article 2 but are not subject to the other provisions of Article 2 nor the provisions of Article 4 or Article 6.

25. (Rule 25)  Applications Under the Shortened Procedure Tariff
Docket

Applications may not be processed under the Shortened Procedure Tariff Docket unless the application shows that, in the knowledge and belief of applicant, the proposed increases:

(a) Do not require public hearing and the application contains a statement of the facts and circumstances upon which such belief is based, and

(b) Would not increase applicant's California intrastate gross revenue by as much as one percent.

26. (Rule 26)  Verification or Certification and Signatures

The original of each application shall be verified under oath or certified under penalty of perjury, and shall be signed by the applicant, a responsible officer thereof, or by an agent to whom power of attorney has been given. Applications concerning joint rates or fares shall be signed by or on behalf of all carriers participating therein.

27. (Rule 27)  Contents

Applications shall state clearly and concisely the authority or relief sought and:

(a) The legal name, mailing address and telephone number of the applicant. If the carriers are numerous, and constitute all the participants of the specified tariff, they may be identified by reference to the tariff.

(b) The present rates, fares, charges or rules which are proposed to be changed and those proposed to be established.

(c) Clearly, specifically, and in detail, the justification in support of each authority sought.

(d) The position of interested parties regarding the application insofar as known to applicant.

28. (Rule 28)  Copy of Application upon Request

Applicant shall promptly furnish a copy of the application to each interested party making a written request therefor to applicant.

29. (Rule 29)  Processing and Notice

The filing of Shortened Procedure Tariff Docket applications shall be listed in the Daily Calendar. (Rule 3.4.)

The listing shall identify the applicant and the type of application and briefly state the authority sought and the date of filing. Action on an application shall be withheld for thirty days subsequent to the first date of listing in said calendar.

30. (Rule 30)  Protests

Anyone interested may file a protest which shall:

(a) State the protestant's full name, mailing address and telephone number.

(b) State the facts constituting the grounds for protest and show how protestant is affected and why the  proposed increase may not be justified.

(c) State the names of each applicant or its attorney or agent upon whom a copy of the protest is being served pursuant to Rule 31.

(d) Be verified under oath or certified under penalty of perjury and be signed by protestant or its attorney.

(e) Be addressed to the California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102.

(f) Be forwarded so as to reach the Commission not later than the thirtieth day following the listing of the application in the Daily Calendar.

31. (Rule 31)  Service

One copy of each protest shall simultaneously be served upon each applicant or its attorney or agent. Service shall be made personally or by deposit in the United States mail of a sealed envelope with first class postage prepaid, containing a true copy of the documents to be served and addressed to the party to be served at the last known address of such party.

32. (Rule 32)  Copy of Protest upon Request

Protestant shall promptly furnish a copy of the protest to each party making a written request therefor to protestant.