California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Wednesday, May11, 2016

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

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

  • 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))

/ 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

May 12, 2016
/ 9:30 am / State Personnel Board
801 Capitol Mall, Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
Quiet Time Imposed
/ Proceeding #
A.14-11-016 / Time Period
4/28/16 through the voting meeting of 5/12/16
May 26, 2016 / 9:30 am / San Francisco
June 9, 2016 / 9:30 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.

May 23, 2016 / 10:00 am / San Francisco, Room 5305
June 6, 2016 / 10:00 am / San Francisco, Room 5305
June 20, 2016 / 10:00 am / San Francisco, Room 5305

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

May 11, 2016
9:30 am / 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

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 Policy and Governance

May 11, 2016
10:30 am
(Approximate start time. Policy and Governance Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting). / 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

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 Modernization

May 11, 2016
11:30 am
(Approximate start time. Modernization Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Policy and Governance Committee meeting). / 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

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

Notice of Oral Argument: A.11-12-011 - In the Matter of Application of Kerman Telephone Co. (U1012C) d/b/a Sebastian, to Review Intrastate Rates and Charges and Rate of Return for Telephone Service Furnished within the State of California, and to Modify Selected Rates.

May 11, 2016
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102

Pursuant to Public Utilities Code § 1701.3(d), an oral argument in the above-entitled matter will be held before a quorum of the Commission and Administrative Law Judge Robert Mason III. Some of the Commissioners may participate in the oral argument via phone bridge.
Questions on the Oral Argument may be directed to ALJ Mason via e-mail at . Questions on the time and location may be directed to the Calendar Clerk, Ann Hoang at 415-703-1203 or .
Parties desiring expedited or daily transcripts should advise the Chief Hearing Reporter via e-mail at , no later than three days prior to the first day of hearing.

If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations, please request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least 3 business days in advance of the meeting, via email at or toll-free at 1-866-849-8390 or voice mail at (415) 703-2074.

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

May 25, 2016
9:30 am / 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

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 Policy and Governance

May 25, 2016
10:30 am
(Approximate start time. Policy and Governance Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting). / 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

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 Modernization

May 25, 2016
11:30 am
(Approximate start time. Modernization Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Policy and Governance Committee meeting). / 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

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

Residential Rate Design Forum - (R.12-06-013)

May 31, 2016
6 pm / San Bernardino City Hall
300 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418

The CPUC welcomes you to this Forum to discuss time of use rates, the transition from four to two rate tiers, the economic and environmental benefits of these new rates, and the CPUC’s plans to work closely with utilities and communities to ensure that consumers are ready for these changes. One or more Commissioners will host the forum. No vote will be taken at the Forum. The Forum will include a presentation on the new rate design and an opportunity for public comment and discussion on the issue. For more information, please visit

Notice of All-Party-Meeting: A.13-12-012, I.14-06-016 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company Proposing Cost of Service and Rates for Gas Transmission and Storage Services for the Period 2015 - 2017 (U39G)

June 1, 2016
9 am – 12 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Courtroom
San Francisco, CA 94102

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Commissioner Carla J. Peterman will hold an All-Party Meeting regarding Application 13-12,012 and Investigation 14-06-016. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. commencing at the California Public Utilities Commission, Commission Courtroom, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco 94102. The meeting has been set to discuss the Proposed Decision and Alternate Proposed Decision regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s 2015-2017 Revenue Requirement and rates for its natural gas transmission and storage systems. A quorum of Commissioners may be present, but no voting will occur. Any party wishing to attend and speak at the All-Party Meeting should Contact Commissioner Peterman’s Advisor, John Reynolds, at by May 26, 2016.

Residential Rate Design Forum (R.12-06-013)

June 1, 2016
6 pm / Long Beach City Hall
333 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802

The CPUC welcomes you to this Forum to discuss time of use rates, the transition from four to two rate tiers, the economic and environmental benefits of these new rates, and the CPUC’s plans to work closely with utilities and communities to ensure that consumers are ready for these changes. One or more Commissioners will host the forum. No vote will be taken at the Forum. The Forum will include a presentation on the new rate design and an opportunity for public comment and discussion on the issue. For more information, please visit

14th Annual GO 156 Supplier Diversity En Banc

September 21, 2016
9 am - 3 pm / South San Francisco Conference Center
255 South Airport Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA 94080

The CPUC welcomes you to its 14th Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc to examine the diversity programs of the state’s regulated utilities, discuss the CPUC’s own commitment to diversity, and hear from community based organizations and other interested parties who will share their views on supplier diversity. If specialized accommodations are needed to attend, such as sign language interpreters, please contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at or toll free at 866-849-8390 at least five business days in advance of the En Banc. While a quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend, no official action will be taken. For more information, please visit
Stephanie Green, CPUC, Exec. Div, Utility Supplier Diversity, Business & Community Outreach Supervisor, (O) 415-703-5245 (C )415-265-9757.

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.”

Public Workshop Notice: Demand Response Measurement and Evaluation Committee (DRMEC) on Load Impact Evaluations

May 11, 2016
9 am – 12 noon / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Golden Gate Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Teleconference Information:
Toll-Free: (866) 832-3002
Passcode: 770-8062#

CPUC decision (D.)09-08-027 directs the DRMEC to conduct an annual public workshop presenting the results of demand response evaluations conducted under the DRMEC’s oversight. The Utilities filed and served the load impact reports on April 1, 2016. These reports can be accessed at the following link:

  • (select “Demand Response OIR 2013” from the dropdown menu, select 04/01/16 and PG&E as the party) – PG&E local program includes Residential Time-Base Pricing, Time-of-Use Rates for Small, Medium, and Agricultural Non-residential Customers and Smart AC. IOUs statewide program includes Aggregator Demand Response, Base Interruptible Program, Non-residential Critical Peak Pricing, Permanent Load Shifting and Demand Bidding Program.
  • (enter “R.13-09-011” in search box and click “GO”) - SCE local program includes Summer Discount Plan, Peak Time Rebate, Real-Time Pricing Program and Agriculture and Pumping Interruptible Program.
  • SDG&E local program includes Summer Saver, Small Customer Technology Deployment, Peak Time Rebate, and Small Commercial Time of Use and Critical Peak Pricing.

For questions about this workshop, please contact Dorris Chow at .

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

May 11, 2016
9:30 am / 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

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

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Policy and Governance

May 11, 2016
10:30 am
(Approximate start time. Policy and Governance Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Finance and Administration Committee meeting). / 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

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

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Modernization

May 11, 2016
11:30 am
(Approximate start time. Modernization Committee meeting will commence shortly after adjournment of the Policy and Governance Committee meeting). / 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

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

Public Workshop Notice: Integrated Distributed Energy Resources (IDER) / (R. 14-10-003)

May 11, 2016
1pm – 2 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conference Call: 866-631-3379
Participant Passcode: 1967518#
CPUC WiFi Guest Password for May: cpuc42916

IDER Competitive Solicitations Framework Working Group (CSFWG) Planning Call
This working group meeting is scheduled pursuant to assigned ALJ Kelly Hymes’ ruling of March 24, 2016 in the IDER Proceeding [R. 14-10-003], establishing a working group to develop the competitive solicitation framework targeting the reliability needs identified in R. 14-08-013, et. al. The CSWG is tasked with developing consensus on the following elements of a competitive solicitation framework:

  1. Defining the services to be bought and sold within identified areas. The definitions should include details on the expected reliability and other performance requirements, as well as any constraints, not previously determined in R.14-08-013, on how distributed energy resources can meet the identified need;
  2. Development of methodologies to count services provided and ensure no duplication with procurement in other proceedings, i.e., ensure these resources are incremental to existing efforts and avoid double-counting of resources;
  3. Development of solicitation rules or principles such as constraints on procurement, e.g., floors and ceilings on volume procured, price paid, etc.;
  4. Development of solicitation oversight needs, e.g., procurement plans, procurement review groups, etc.;
  5. Development of solicitation evaluation methodology to include the valuation of any deferred distribution system upgrade;
  6. Development of solicitation pro forma contract(s); and
  7. Development of outreach plans to ensure robust participation in the competitive solicitations.

Utility representatives in CSFWG are directed to file a status report on June 1, 2016. A final report describing the working group’s recommended solicitation framework will be filed by utility representatives by August 1, 2016. Reports will describe the activities of the group and progress of the group in attaining each of the elements listed. Each report will identify consensus issues and disputed issues, positions of parties on disputed issues, and a recommended plan for addressing each disputed issue [e.g., through further working group discussions, comments on the record, etc.]
Working group meetings are posted on the Commission’s Daily Calendar to inform the public that a decision-maker or an advisor may be present at those meetings or workshops. Any questions about the CSFWG or IDER proceeding can be directed to Natalie Guishar, Regulatory Analyst | Demand Response Section, Energy Division | CPUC | 415.703.5324 | .