California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Friday, August 14, 2015

California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Friday, August 14, 2015

Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
Timothy J. Sullivan, Interim 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
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Daily Calendar

Friday, August 14, 2015

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))

Resolution ALJ 176-3361 regarding ratification of preliminary determinations of category and notice of assignment is included in this calendar.

/ 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:
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

August 27, 2015 / 9:30 am / San Francisco
September 17, 2015 / 9:30 am / San Francisco
October 1, 2015 / 9:30 am / San Francisco
October 22, 2015 / 9:30 am / Secretary of State (SOS) Building – Auditorium
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

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.

August 24, 2015 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
September 14, 2015 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
September 28, 2015 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

Notice of Public Participation Hearing: A.15-03-005 - In the Matter of the Joint Application of Frontier Communications Corporation, Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (U5429C), Verizon California, Inc. (U1002C), Verizon Long Distance LLC (U5732C), and Newco West Holdings LLC for Approval of Transfer of Control Over Verizon California, Inc. and Related Approval of Transfer of Assets and Certifications

August 20, 2015
5:30 pm / SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Maturango Room
113 E. Sydnor Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

The Public Participation Hearing in the above entitled matter will be held at the date, time and location above. Assigned Commissioner Catherine J. K. Sandoval and Administrative Law Judge Karl J. Bemesderfer will preside. There may be a quorum of Commissioners present, however, no voting will occur.
Questions about the hearing date, time or place, call the Calendar Clerk at (415) 703-1203 or .
If you require special accommodations, please notify the Public Advisor’s Officer at toll free 1-866-849-8390 or .

(UPDATED) - Notice of Public Participation Hearing: A.15-03-005 - In the Matter of the Joint Application of Frontier Communications Corporation, Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (U5429C), Verizon California, Inc. (U1002C), Verizon Long Distance LLC (U5732C), and Newco West Holdings LLC for Approval of Transfer of Control Over Verizon California, Inc. and Related Approval of Transfer of Assets and Certifications (REVISED AS OF 8/5/15)

August 21, 2015
4 pm / Town of Mammoth Lakes Council Chambers
(Minaret Village Shopping Center)
437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Commissioner Committee on Policy and Governance

August 26, 2015
10:30 am / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free: 866-650-3491
Passcode: 7032368

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioners with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to policy and governance initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.
If special arrangements are needed for attendees, such as sign and/or foreign language interpreters, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor’s Office at 1-866-849-8391 or 1-213-576-7055 or email: at least three days prior to the meeting.
More information on the Committee meetingis available at

Commissioner Committee on Modernization

August 26, 2015
1 pm – 2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll Free: 866-922-3160
Participant Passcode: 5851265

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioner with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to modernization initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.
If special arrangements are needed for attendees, such as sign and/or foreign language interpreters, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor’s Office at 1-866-849-8391 or 1-213-576-7055 or email: at least three days prior to the meeting.
More information on the Committee meeting available at
For questions about this meeting, please contact Ditas Katague, .

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

August 26, 2015
2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free: 866-650-3491
Passcode: 7032368

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioners with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to finance and administrative initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.
If special arrangements are needed for attendees, such as sign and/or foreign language interpreters, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor’s Office at 1-866-849-8391 or 1-213-576-7055 or email: at least three days prior to the meeting.
More information on the Committee meeting is available at

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

September 16, 2015
2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free: 866-650-3491
Passcode: 7032368

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

October 21, 2015
2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free: 866-650-3491
Passcode: 7032368

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

November 18, 2015
2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free: 866-650-3491
Passcode: 7032368

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

December 16, 2015
2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Listen-only phone line:
Toll-Free: 866-650-3491
Passcode: 7032368

NOTICES

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, California, are available for rent. Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Scott Finger (415) 703-1641.

PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES

“The below notices having been duly noticed in the Daily Calendar and along with the requisite ruling, scoping memo or other order issued in the specific proceedings satisfy the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure Rule 8.1(c) such that no ex parte communication shall be considered to occur should a decisionmaker or an advisor be present at the meeting or workshop.”

(UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice: A.14-06-014 - Southern California Edison 2015 General Rate Case Phase II (REVISED AS OF 8/10/15)

August 18, 2015
10 am - 4 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conference Phone Line: 866-630-0288
Participant Code: 6802885
WebEx information:
Go to:
Meeting Number: 746 373 687
Meeting Password: !Energy1

This workshop is held in connection with A.14-06-014. The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of the General Rate Case (GRC) Phase II process, including marginal cost determination, revenue allocation and rate design.
For questions about this workshop, please contact Neha Bazaj at .

Public Meeting Notice: Low Income Oversight Board Meeting (LIOB)

August 19, 2015
9:30 am –3:30 pm / City of Santa Ana Council Chambers
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Conference Phone Line: 1-866-642-1440- Participant Code: 7516937#
WebEx information:
Go to:
Meeting Number: 741 456 132
Meeting Password: !Energy1

AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions ●Introduction of Dan Rendler, Utility Representative for SCG; 2. Approval of the May 28th, 2015 LIOB Meeting Minutes; 3. Investor Owned Utilities Reports –Workshop; 4.Overview of Center for Sustainable Energy ‘s Program; 5. Legislative Update - Office of Governmental Affairs; 6. Public Comments; 7. Highlights of Upcoming Activities for Low-Income Energy Programs- Energy Division ●Update on the Low Income Needs Assessment; 8. Lifeline Telephone Program Update ●Lifeline Proceeding Update ●Update on Lifeline Direct Application Project ●Tribal Lifeline Update; 9. Water Utilities’ Current Issues ●Rami Kahlon – Director, Division of Water and Audits; 10. New Assignments and Approval of the LIOB Subcommittees; 11. Subcommittee Reports and Updates ●Marketing & Outreach ●ESAP and CARE Implementation ●Workforce Education and Training ●Water Industry ●Emerging Issues/Climate Change ●AB 327; 12. Future Meetings Dates & Discussion Items for the upcoming meeting.
A Workshop in Proceedings A.14-11-007 and A.15-02-001 will convene from 9:40am-12:30pm.
This is a public meeting. The meeting is accessible to the physical disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Zaida Amaya at (916) 928-4702 or sending a written request to 180 Promenade Circle, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.
Interested parties may attend in person or via teleconference. A full agenda of the Low Income Oversight Board meeting and workshop can be accessed at:
This meeting / workshop notice is being sent to all parties on the service lists of Applications A.14-11-007, A.14-11-009, A.14-11-010 and A.14-11-011; and A.15-02-001, A15-02-002, A. 15-02-003, A.15-02-013, A.15-02-024 and A.15-03-004 , And solely for the purposes of Commission's Ex Parte Communication Requirements, this notice will be deemed a functional equivalent of the notice pursuant to Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, Rule 8.3 (c)(1) for the proceedings A.14-11-007, A.14-11-009, A.14-11-010 and A.14-11-011; and A.15-02-001, A15-02-002, A. 15-02-003, A.15-02-013, A.15-02-024 and A.15-03-004.

Public Workshop Notice: A.15-02-001et al - In the Matter of the Application of Southwest Gas Corporation (U905G) for Approval of Low-Income Programs and Budgets for Program Years 2015-2017 and A.14-11-007 et al - In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Approval of its Energy Savings Assistance and California Alternate Rates for Energy Programs and Budgets for Program Years 2015-2017.

August 19, 2015
9:40 am – 12:30 pm / City of Santa Ana Council Chambers
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Toll Free: 866-642-1440
Passcode: 7516937#

In conjunction with the Low Income Oversight Board meeting occurring from 9:30am to 3:30pm, there will be a workshop addressing Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities (A.15-02-001) and Large Utilities (A.14-11-007) California Alternate Rates for Energy and Energy Savings Assistance Programs.
The first part of workshop will include presentations from the Small and Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities on the following topics:

a)Successes and areas for improvement from last year’s program cycle to the next.

b)How the drought emergency is being incorporated into ESA programs, multi-family programs and measures, report on unspent funds and ideas regarding their potential use to improve program goal attainment.

c)Current Penetration Rates for CARE & ESAP and % Budget.

d)Report on CARE & ESAP Marketing & Outreach Efforts.

The second part of the workshop will include presentations from the Large Utilities on the following topics:

a)Impacts of information from hearings and workshops on CARE/ESA program administration;suggestions from exploration of draft water-energy nexus cost calculator, enhanced multi -family measures in light of Rate Reform Order that calls for use of the ESA program to assist high energy use low-income households.

b)Unspent funds and ideas regarding their potential use to improve program goal attainment. Discussion of issues such as removing per measure caps, measures to address the water-energy nexus and drought emergency, and multi-family needs.

c)Current Penetration Rates for CARE & ESAP and % Budget.

d)Annual Report of the CARE & ESAP Marketing & Outreach Efforts including Ethnic and Ethnic Owned (Annual Standing Item).

Parties to the proceedings and the public will have an opportunity to comment after the presentations.
The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Zaida Amaya at (916) 928-4702 or sending a written request to 180 Promenade Circle, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

(UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice – Energy Storage Technology and Safety (R.15-03-011) (REVISED AS OF 8/14/15)

August 19, 2015
10 am – 4:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
WebEx information:
Go to: .
Meeting Number: [742 051 947]
Meeting Password: Safe2015!

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss Phase 1 issues in the Energy Storage Procurement proceeding (R.15-03-011) including: 1) Technology Eligibility for procurement targets, 2) development of standards for stationary storage, and 3) operational experience and safety considerations for grid-connected storage projects. For questions about this workshop, please contact Hal Kane at or (415) 703-2256.

Public Workshop Notice: Pathway to 2050

August 20, 2015
9 am – 4:30 pm / Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

This event brings together an influential group of advanced energy business leaders and state policy-makers to discuss opportunities to accelerate California’s economy through the growth of advanced energy. Speakers include C-level executives and high-profile policymakers. Pathway to 2050 attracts a broad range of industry leaders from advanced transportation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, the utility sector and many more.

For more information, please contact Nick Chaset at (415) 703-1556, e-mail: or to register

Public Workshop Notice –R.14-10-010 - ED Staff Draft Results of ELCC Analysis

August 20, 2015
10 am – 4:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
(Wheelchair Accessible)
To join by phone:
Teleconference number: (866) 811-4174
Participant code: 4390072#
WebEx information:
Meeting Number: 740 333 901
Meeting Password: !Energy1
To start or join the online meeting:
Go to:

The primary purpose of this workshop will be topresent and discuss Energy Division draft results of ELCC analysis published to the service list on July 9th. Energy Division staff will present the draft results, take questions, and propose next steps to keep moving forward on the analysis. An agenda and presentation slides will be e-mailed to the Service List prior to the workshop. ELCC results and modeling information can be found posted to the CPUC website at this link: