California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Monday, September 29, 2008

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 29, 2008

·  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

/ 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

October 2, 2008 / 10:00 am / San Francisco
October 16, 2008 / 10:00 am / San Francisco
November 6, 2008 / 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.

September 29, 2008 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
October 10, 2008 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
November 3, 2008 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

Notice of Oral Argument: A.07-11-011 - Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U338E) for Authority to, Among Other Things, Increase Its Authorized Revenues For Electric Service in 2009, And to Reflect That Increase In Rates, And Related Matter: I.08-01-026

December 9, 2008
1:30 pm – 3 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco

The oral argument in the above-entitled matters may be held before a quorum of the Commission with Assigned Commissioner Michael R. Peevey and Administrative Law Judge Regina DeAngelis 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

Workshop Notice: R.04-12-001 - California LifeLine Telephone Program Prequalification Implementation Workshop

September 29, 2008
10 am – 4 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue ,Courtyard Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco
Call-in Number: (866) 725-4934
Pass-code: 8355363 #

The Communication Division staff will conduct this workshop to address prequalification implementation issues. A proposed agenda follows:
PROPOSED AGENDA:
1. Implementation Date: How stakeholders can meet it.
2. Solix’s Approval/Denial Letter Revisions. (Refunds, “Back-billing,” etc.).
3. Carrier script revisions. (Due April 1, 2009).
4. Carrier’s IT technical challenges. (Timeline, Benchmarks, etc.).
5. Reimbursement of Pre-Qualification Implementation Costs.
6. Education and Outreach Programs.
Participants are requested to RSVP by September 11, 2008 with the names of attendees and whether they will participate via conference line or in person. Due to room constraints, we request organizations to limit the number of attendees to three people.
Questions about the workshop and suggestions/or revisions to the agenda should be directed to Benjamin Schein (), 415-703-1088.

Public Meeting Notice – Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program

Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC)
October 1, 2008
10 am – 4 pm / DDTP Office
505 14th Street, Suite 400
Oakland
and
7525 N. Cedar Avenue, Suite 115
Fresno

The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC) will hold a public meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introduction of Members; II. Minutes of the May 7, 2008 and June 4, 2008 TADDAC Meetings; III. Approval of Agenda; IV. Administrative Business, A. [Report from CPUC Staff, B. Report from CCAF Staff, and C. Report from the Chair; V. Public Input; VI. Unfinished Business, A. Committee and Program Objectives for 2008-2009, B. Budget “Must Haves” for FY 2009-2010, and C. Status of TADDAC’s Recommendations Submitted to the CPUC; VII. New Business,
A. Presentation of FY 2007-2008 DDTP Financial Results, B. EPAC Report and Recommendations, C. CRSAC Report and Recommendations, D. Discussion of Interview Process and Timeframe for Nominees for Vacant TADDAC Seats, E. Review of 2009 Meeting Calendar, F. Report on Recent FCC Orders and Developments, G. Report on Results of the Recent Survey of CapTel Users, and H. Member Reports.
MEETING INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Karen Evangelista, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1110/Voice or (510) 302-1150/ TTY or via e-mail at .
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.
If you are a member of the public who needs communication assistance and plan to attend any this meeting, notify Karen Evangelista 5 days prior to the meeting date to .
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.

R.08-01-025 Workshop – CPUC Energy Division Staff Workshop

October 6, 2008
9 am - 5 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Room
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco

An agenda will be served in advance of the workshop. In general, the workshop will address:
- Schedule for the proceeding,
- Introduction of topics,
- Discussion of working groups, comments, and other means of building the record in this proceeding.
Please contact Kevin Dudney at (415) 703-2557 or and Donald Brooks at (415) 703-2626 or for more information on the workshop.

Public Meeting

October 8, 2008
9 am - 4:30 pm / Hiram Johnson Building
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium
San Francisco

The California Public Utilities Commission will hold its 6th public hearing regarding diversity in utility procurement practices and related areas. The CEOs of California’s 6 largest utilities will appear before the Commission to discuss the progress, commitments, and initiatives made by their respective companies in setting and meeting diversity goals over the last year, and also look to new goals for the future. This year's theme is "California: Advancing Procurement Opportunities with California Investor-Owned Utilities."
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 or (415) 703-2280.

Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Administrative Committee Meeting (REVISED AS OF 8/22/08)

October 9, 2008
1 pm – 4 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3212
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco
Call-in Number: (866) 725-4934
Pass-code: 8355363 #

AGENDA:
1. Introduction;
2. Presentation: Commissioner Grueneich;
3. Approval of minutes;
4. Contract Reports;
5. Fiscal Report;
6. CAB Report;
7. Legal Liaison Report;
8. Public comments;
9. Communications Division Liaison Report;
10. ULTS Budget – 2009/2010;
11. ULTS-AC Annual Report status;
12. ULTS-AC Report;
13. ULTS-AC vacancy update;
14. Future meeting date and location; and
15. Adjournment.

NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS(Pursuant to PU Code § 311(g))

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS

Draft Resolution L-368 authorizes disclosure of records related to the California Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) Utilities Safety and Reliability Branch’s investigation of an electrical incident that occurred on February 17, 2005 on Telegraph Canyon Road near SDG&E Substation in Chula Vista, San Diego County.
Draft Resolution L-368 will be on the agenda at the Commission’s October 2, 2008, 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-368, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare a different resolution.
On September 2, 2008, the draft resolution was circulated to the Resolution L-368 service list, pursuant to 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 22, 2008, 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 e-mail 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:

Berlina Gee, Legal Analyst
Legal Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Telephone: 415-703-3942
E-mail:

The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17152 for the October 16, 2008, Commission Agenda. ResolutionT-17152 rejects the request of ConnectTo Communications, Inc. (U-6977-C) to be designated as an Eligible Telecomm Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) in California. The Communications Division e-mailed the Notice of Availability letter for this resolution to parties in accordance with PU Code Section 311(g)(1).
Any questions or comments should be directed to:

Llela Tan-Walsh
Communications Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102 or (415) 703-5213

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/documents/index.htm
(To review the resolution, please click on the Proposed Decision and Resolution link, type T17150 in the Document Title box, and then click search.)

Alternate Resolution ROSB-002 orders alternative dispute resolution between parties in order to determine whether to adopt a railroad citation program for enforcing compliance with general orders and other requirements including procedures for appeal of citations issued to railroad carriers.
Any comments should be directed to the Consumer Protection and Safety Division, Richard W. Clark Director at and Paul Phillips, advisor to Commissioner Simon, at . This alternate will be eligible to be considered at the November 6, 2008 Commission Meeting.

http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/COMMENT_RESOLUTION/91019.htm

NEW FILINGS

NONE

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

9/24/08 / I07-01-022 - Order Instituting Investigation to consider policies to achieve the Commission's conservation objectives for Class A water utilities, And Related Matters: A06-09-006, A06-10-026, A06-11-009, A06-11-010; and A07-03-019; Application for Rehearing of Decision 08-08-030 by Consumer Federal of California.

PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER’S DECISIONS * ARBITRATOR’S REPORTS

NONE

ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

To inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Communications Division (703-3052) or Water Division (703-2028).
To protest a filing, mail the original letter/telegram to the Chief of the appropriate division (i.e., "Chief, [Energy, Communications or Water] Division"), to be received no later than 20 days after the date the Advice Letter was filed.
"Effective TBD" means that the date is to be determined by further Commission action. A date listed as "anticipated effective" may be subject to change. An Advice Letter Supplement is not a new filing, and there is no protest period unless indicated.
09/23/08 / Telecom 33585 / PACIFIC BELL, contract (effective TBD)
09/23/08 / Telecom 33587 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/23/08 / Telecom 33590 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/23/08 / Telecom 33591 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/23/08 / Telecom 33592 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/23/08 / Telecom 33597 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/23/08 / Telecom 33599 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 4036 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 4038 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 4039 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 4041 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, TARIFF CLEAN-UP (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 4042 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, TARIFF CLEAN UP (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 33605 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 33608 / PACIFIC BELL, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 732-A / TCG LOS ANGELES, Supplements A.L.No.732, Detariff services contained in existing Schedule Cal. P.U.C. No. A-1& introduce new tariff Schedule C-1 (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 738 / TCG LOS ANGELES, CONTRACT (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 155-A / TCG SAN DIEGO, Supplements A.L.No.155, Detariff services contained in existing Schedule Cal PUC No. A-1 and introduce new tariff schedule C-1 (effective TBD)
09/24/08 / Telecom 154-A / TCG SAN FRANCISCO, Supplements A.L.No.154, DETARIFF SERVICES CONTAINED IN EXISTING SCHEDULE CAL. P.U.C. NO. A-1 AND INTRODUCE NEW TARIFF C-1 (effective TBD)
09/26/08 / Energy 42ESP / 3 PHASES ENERGY SERVICES, November 2008 Resource Adequacy Requirement Compliance Filing (anticipated effective 11/01/08)
09/26/08 / Water 49-W / TAHOE PARK WATER CO., INC., To comply with Ordering Paragraphs 5 and 6 of Resolution W-4628. (anticipated effective 09/30/08)

ADVICE LETTER SUSPENSIONS (Pursuant to M-4801, 04/19/01)