MP1/SK1/JSW/hl2 6/18/2004
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Order Instituting Rulemaking to Establish Policies and Rules to Ensure Reliable, Long-Term Supplies of Natural Gas to California.
Rulemaking 04-01-025
(Filed January 22, 2004)
SCOPING MEMO AND RULING
OF THE ASSIGNED COMMISSIONERS FOR PHASE ISummary
On January 22, 2004, the Commission opened this Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR or rulemaking) to examine what policies and rules need to be in place to ensure that California's residential and business consumers of natural gas have access to reliable long-term supplies. The rulemaking has been divided into two phases. Phase I is intended to address proposals that may require a Commission decision by the Summer of 2004. Phase II is intended to address matters which can be addressed by the end of 2004.
Today's ruling addresses the scope of issues to be considered in Phase I of this proceeding, and the schedule for resolving the Phase I issues.
