California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Thursday, September 24, 2015

California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Thursday, September 24, 2015

Daily Calendar

Thursday, September 24, 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))

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

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.

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

En Banc Notice: Pursuant to the Commission’s Safety Action Plan this is an En Banc to each company’s emerging safety-related priorities, status of ongoing safety mitigation efforts, and detail the previous year’s safety performance.

Pursuant to the Commission’s Safety Action Plan this en banc is convened to discuss the state of utility safety operations.
All 5 CPUC Commissioners are expected to attend. The En Banc will be available in real time via video webcast at: For more information on the En Banc, including an agenda, please see
For further information on the workshop contact Marzia Zafar; telephone: 415-703-1997 and email: .

Commissioner Committee on Policy and Governance

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

Public En Banc Meeting Notice – A Public Hearing on General Order 156 – The Supplier Diversity Program

The purpose of this hearing is to hear from the CEOs and Presidents of California’s investor-owned utilities – these leaders will discuss their company’s supplier diversity programs and activities to encourage inclusion of diverse suppliers in contract opportunities. In addition, the leaders reflect on their General Order 156 programs and they will share their views on creating supplier diversity programs entrenched in economic development and job creation for the 21st century, and beyond.
The Commission has also invited distinguished guests from the California Legislature, ethnic chambers of commerce, community organizations in support of supplier diversity, and emerging firms.
Public Comments to address General Order 156 will be held mid-day of the hearing and will be limited to 10 speakers. For further information, please contact Douglas Phason or (415) 703-2280.
If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations, please request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting via e-mail at or toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 or Voice: (415) 703-2074.

Other Commission Meeting: Workshop – Comprehensive Realignment of Ratemaking for Class A and Class B Water Utilities (R.11-11-008)

The Commission will host a workshop in Rulemaking 11-11-008 to explore the potential for a comprehensive realignment of ratemaking for water utilities. The workshop will examine goals, a proposal, and a Policy and Planning Division paper. Workshop participants are encouraged to examine bold, creative ideas, including radical departures from the Commission’s current way of doing business. Commissioner Catherine J.K. Sandoval will attend. There may be a quorum of Commissioners present; however, no voting will occur. Intervenor compensation is available for participation.
Questions should be directed to Jamie Ormond at , or 415-703-1193.

Oral Argument Notice – A.13-06-011 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Set New Core Interstate Pipeline Capacity Planning Range (U 39 -G).

The Oral Argument in the above-entitled matter will be held before Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John S. Wong and a quorum of Commissioners. Questions on the Oral Argument may be directed to ALJ Wong via e-mail at . Questions on the time and location may be directed to the Calendar Clerk, Ann Hoang at 415-703-1203 or .

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.

Notice of Public Participation Hearing: A.15-07-001 - Application of Great Oaks Water Company (U162W) for an Order authorizing it to increase rates charges for water service by $1,442,313 or 8.50% in 2016, by 1,051,887 or 5.71% in 2017, and by $683,236 or 3.51% in 2018

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 Gerald F. Kelly 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 .

Commissioner Committee on Finance and Administration

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

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

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

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: R.11-09-011 – Smart Inverter Working Group Phase 3 Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to refine the scope of issues to be taken up during Phase 3 of the Smart Inverter Working Group (SIWG). Phase 3 will consider development of additional advanced inverter functionality beyond the seven autonomous functions developed in Phase 1 and the communications protocols developed in Phase 2, and will also consider development of the foundational technical requirements surrounding operational protocols or transactional models that are needed to enable the provision of DER grid services. The workshop agenda will entail:

1)Brief review of Phase 1 functions and Phase 2 communications protocols, and of related CPUC proceedings such as DRP, IDSR, Rule 21, and CAISO stakeholder initiatives such as ESDER and DERP

2)Discussion and taxonomy of envisioned DER-provided grid services in an envisioned future distribution marketplace

3)Discussion of possible operational protocols or transaction models that could enable the provision of grid services, and what should be scoped into Phase 3 of the SIWG

4)Further categorization of additional inverter functionality to be developed over the course of SIWG Phase 3

A more detailed agenda will be submitted to the service list in advance of the workshop. For more information, please contact Marc Monbouquette at or (415) 355-5504.

Public Meeting Notice: Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) – Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC)

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 TADDAC Members; II. Approval of Agenda; III. Review of Minutes of the June 26, 2015 Meeting, Review of Action Item list from the June 26, 2015 Meeting, and Review of Emergency Evacuation Procedures; IV. Administrative Business, A. Report from CPUC Staff, B. Report from CCAF, C. Report from the Chair; V. Public Input (Morning and Afternoon); VI. New Business, A. EPAC Report and Recommendations, B. Consideration of Reappointment of Frances Reyes Acosta to At Large Seat, C. Discussion of IP Captioned Telephone Service Survey, D. Discussion of Use of Captioning in TV Advertising; VII. Vacant Seat Interviews; VIII. Member Reports; IX. Future Meetings and Agendas.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information, please contact Patsy Emerson, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1147 or via email at , or visit the website at ddtp.org. If you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpreters or other special communication accommodations, please call the DDTP office at least five days prior to the meeting date.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE

Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings. Persons with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting.

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

All documents reviewed by TADDAC must be available in a Braille format: Therefore, when submitting documents for the TADDAC binder, please send a copy, in an electronic format, to for Brailling prior to the meeting. Handouts should also be made available in an electronic format.

(UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice: A.15-09-001 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2017 General Rate Case (Revised 9/21/15)

On September 1, 2015, Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed its 2017 General Rate Case (GRC) Application 15-09-001.
Pursuant to Commission Decision 14-12-0425, PG&E shall hold a public workshop on its overall GRC application within 45 days of the filing date. This workshop complies with that requirement.
The purpose of this workshop is for PG&E to provide parties with a roadmap of PG&E’s GRC filing, summarize the contents of the exhibits, and answer questions about its GRC proposals. A description of cost data and models used to develop PG&E’s proposed GRC revenue requirements will be included in the workshop presentation.
Information on PG&E’s 2017 GRC application filed at the Commission can be accessed at:

For more information, please contact Don Lafrenz (; 415-703-1063) of the Commission’s Energy Division.

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Policy and Governance

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

(UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice: R.11-09-011 – Follow-up on Rule 21 Treatment of Energy Storage Load; Potential Modifications to the Rule 21 Definition of “Non-Exporting” and Rule 21 Screen I; Expansion of the Rule 21 Pre-Application Report; Publication of a Distribution Interconnection Equipment Cost Guide (Revised 9/15/15)

This two-day workshop will be broken into four half-day sessions in which a number of specific topics at issue in the open Rule 21 interconnection rulemaking will be discussed:

1)A follow-up to the September 22, 2015 workshop on Rule 21 treatment of energy storage load, and other revisions to streamline or improve Rule 21 for non-exporting, behind-the-meter storage

2)Potential modifications to the Rule 21 definition of “Non-Exporting,” and a consideration of further Screen I options that can be elected to ensure non-export

3)Expansion of the current Rule 21 Pre-Application Report to provide greater visibility into the types of upgrades and associated costs that projects may trigger

4)Publication of a distribution interconnection equipment unit cost guide in order to give insight into the component costs of typical distribution upgrades and utility facilities required to interconnect generation and storage to the utility grid

Discussions will be informed by straw proposals from various parties that were submitted to the R.11-09-011 service list. These workshops are being held in conjunction with ALJ Maribeth Bushey’s August 19, 2015 Ruling Setting Dates for Filing Final Motions and Granting Motions for Party Status: detailed agendas will be submitted to the service list in advance of the workshops. For more information, please contact Marc Monbouquette at or (415) 355-5504.

Public Workshop Notice – Safety Model Assessment Proceeding (A.15-05-002 et al.)

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss a roadmap and future S-MAP plans, whether factors besides safety should be
used in risk scoring, an appropriate level of granularity of risk assessment and mitigation, and guidance for the RAMP.
A more detailed agenda and WebEx information will be made available closer to the date. For questions about this
workshop, please contact Steve Haine at or (415) 355-5553.