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California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Monday, June 27, 2005

Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Steve Larson, 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, June 27, 2005

· Commission Meetings

· Notices

· Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda)

· Commissioner Office Hours

· Public Meetings and Workshops

· Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g))

· New Filings

· Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing

· Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer’s Decisions/ Arbitrator’s Reports

· Advice Letter Filings

· Miscellaneous Transportation Items

· Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters

· Adjournments/Resettings/Hearings Concluded

· Removals from Calendar

· New Settings

· Law and Motion Hearings

· Final Oral Argument

· Hearings

· Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting

· Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c))

· Notice of Ex Parte Communications

Summaries of Decisions and Resolutions for the Commission Meeting of June 16, 2005 are 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

June 30, 2005 / 10:00 am / San Francisco
July 21, 2005 / 10:00 am / San Francisco
August 25, 2005 / 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.

June 27, 2005 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
July 18, 2005 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
August 22, 2005 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

Full Panel Hearing (En Banc): R05-04-005 – Uniform Regulatory Framework (URF) Telecommunications OIR

June 27, 2005
10 am – 3:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street
San Francisco

Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission’s Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulation of Telecommunications Utilities.
The Full Panel Hearing (En Banc) in the above-entitled matter will be held before a quorum of the Commission with Assigned Commissioner Susan P. Kennedy and Administrative Law Judge Jacqueline A. Reed presiding.

NOTICES

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.

Delivery of Formal Pleadings for Filing

Unless otherwise directed, all courier-delivered documents submitted for filing as part of the formal record in a proceeding should be taken directly to the Commission’s lobby, 505 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco; Suite 500, 320 West 4th Street in Los Angeles; or Room 4006, 1350 Front Street in San Diego. All documents sent through the mail for formal filing should be addressed ONLY to the Commission’s Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.

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.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscription to Daily Calendar, Commission Meeting Agenda, and Draft Agenda Items

For information contact: / California Public Utilities Commission
Attention: Poly Arca
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 1003
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 703-1798
Email:

COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS

NONE

PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS

Full Panel Hearing (En Banc): R05-04-005 – Uniform Regulatory Framework (URF) Telecommunications OIR

June 27, 2005
10 am – 3:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco

Public Workshop Notice – 2005 RPS MPR Workshops

June 27, 2005 (MPR Time of Delivery)
10 am – 5 pm / Milton Marks Conference Center
Hiram W. Johnson
State Office Building, Benicia Rooms A and B
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco
June 28, 2005 (MPR Time of Delivery)
10 am – 5 pm / Milton Marks Conference Center
Hiram W. Johnson
State Office Building, San Diego Rooms B and C
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco

Parties in the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) rulemaking (R04-04-026) will be discussing possible modifications to the 2004 Market Price Referent (MPR) methodology for 2005. A detailed agenda will be posted to the service list in advance of the workshop.
Contact: Paul Douglas at (415) 355-5579 or with any questions.

Workshop Notice (CANCELLED AS OF 6/23/05)

June 29, 2005
10 am – 4:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Main Auditorium
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco

The purpose of this workshop is to review and provide comments on drafts of the following documents:
1. Classification protocol - Listing of the types of evaluations to be performed on 2006-2008 programs (using administrator proposed programs to date) and the number of studies expected to be completed within the next 3 year cycle.
2. Performance Basis Protocol - Listing of performance parameters to be collected for all resource programs and the process for truing up selected parameters.
3. Proposed Study Design and Sampling Protocol.
For questions about this workshop, please contact Tim Drew at or (415) 703-5618.

Public Workshop – Energy Efficiency Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) Structure

June 29, 2005
10 am – 4:30 pm
and
June 30, 2005
9 am – 4:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Training Room A
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco

This notice provides an update to the workshop originally scheduled for June 14 (calendared on June 1) and postponed to June 29, and adds a second day.
The purpose of these workshops is to review and provide comments to CPUC/CEC Joint Staff on the proposed evaluation model options, draft performance basis, and final EM&V transition report.
Joint staff will distribute materials for this workshop to the R01-08-028 service list and will post documents on www.cpuc.ca.gov/ee (click “Energy Efficiency Rulemaking” on the right hand pane) prior to the workshops (approximately June 22).
This workshop is recommended for evaluation professionals, utility evaluation and measurement staff, portfolio planners, and program managers.
For questions about this workshop, please contact Tim Drew at or (415) 703-5618.

Public Meeting Notice – Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program

Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee Workgroup
July 6, 2005
10 am - 4 pm / DDTP Office
505 14th Street, Suite 400
Oakland

The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee Workgroup will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introduction of Members, II. Minutes of the June 7, 2005 TADDAC Meeting, Review and follow-up on Action List from previous meeting, III. Approval of Agenda, IV. Administrative Business, A. Public Input (1:00 PM), B. Report from the Chair, C. Report from CPUC Staff, D. Report from CCAF Staff, V. Unfinished Business , A. Report from the CRS II Working Group, B. Discussion of CapTel Trial and Equipment Distribution Plan, C. Progress of Administrative Contract Work Group, D. Interview Subcommittee Meeting Schedule, E. Goals and Objectives for 2005-2006, F. Discussion of Priorities for FY 2006-2007 Budget , VI. New Business ,A. Recommendations from CRSAC ,B. Recommendations from EPAC, C. Discussion of Issues from Facilitated Discussion at Joint Meeting ,D. Review of DDTP’s FY 05-06 Marketing Plan,E. Alternative Funding Sources for DDTP, F. Educating State Agencies About CRS, G. Updates Needed to Section 2881,H. Increased Honorarium
For additional information, please call Jane Elin, DDTP Committee Coordinator, at (510) 302-1100 VOICE, (510) 302-1118 TTY, or e-mail her at . If you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpreters or other special communication accommodations, please call the DDTP office at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.

Public Meeting Notice – Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program

Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee Work Group
July 7, 2005
1 pm - 4 pm / DDTP Office
505 14th Street, Suite 400
Oakland

The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee Work Group will hold a meeting to address the following:
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introduction of Member, II. Approval of minutes June 7, 2005 meeting, III. Approval of Agenda, IV. Administrative Business, A. Public Input (3:00 PM) ,B. Report from the Chair, C. The Work Group Chair will discuss various administrative issues, D. Jack Leutza from CPUC/ TD or other representatives from CPUC will participate in a question and answer session., E. Discussion of State Agency Issue The Work Group will review its established goals and objectives in the determination of which state government agency shall house the DDTP: 1) Chair will discuss status of letter of introduction package sent to Steve Larson on April 15. 2) Criteria to determine the state government agency will be discussed if there are responses to the letter of introduction. 3) Work group may discuss interview dates and times for interested state agencies to make presentations.
For additional information, please call Jane Elin, DDTP Committee Coordinator, at (510) 302-1100 VOICE, (510) 302-1118 TTY, or e-mail her at . If you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpreters or other special communication accommodations, please call the DDTP office at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
Environmental Notice: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivities must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings.

Workshop Notice

July 12, 2005
10 am - 5 pm
and
July 13, 2005
9 am - 3 pm
/ California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Training Room B
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco
July 26, 2005 (ADDITONAL DATE)
10 am - 5 pm
and
July 27, 2005 (ADDITIONAL DATE)
9 am - 3 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
320 W. 4th Street
Commission Hearing Room (5th Floor)
Los Angeles

The Consumer Protection and Safety Division staff will conduct a workshop for R05-02-023, pursuant to ALJ Walker’s ruling in the pre-hearing conference. The workshop will consider whether to add Proposed Rule 94 to General Order 95. Proposed Rule 94 is intended to establish uniform construction standards for attaching wireless antennas to jointly used poles and towers in this state. The workshop is open to the public and the meeting room is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Raymond G. Fugere at (213) 576-7015.

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

NONE

NEW FILINGS

6/22/05 / Amended Application.
A05-04-026 – State of California, Department of Transportation, for authority to construct a Grade Separation on State Route 90 (Imperial Highway) over tracks owned by the BNSF Railway Company, C.P.U.C. Crossing No. 2B-38.40, in the County of Orange. The Amendment consists of additional and corrected information related to the project.
6/23/05 / A05-06-037 - MCI WorldCom Communications, Inc. (U 5378-C), pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 for authority to transfer certain assets to vCustomer Corporation, a Washington Corporation (Public Version).

PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

NONE

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

NONE

ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

To inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1330) 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, Telecommunications 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.
06/21/05 / Telecom 1119 / SUREWEST TELEPHONE, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/21/05 / Telecom 1120 / SUREWEST TELEPHONE, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/21/05 / Telecom 11208 / VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., Customer specific contract - customer requests confidentiality (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 3263 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, Contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 3264 / AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, Contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26915 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26916 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26917 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26918 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26919 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26920 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26921 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26922 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26923 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 26924 / PACIFIC BELL, Express contract (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 298 / SBC LONG DISTANCE, LLC, Introduce High Volume Calling III. (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 32 / SUREWEST TELEVIDEO, ADD TERM DISCOUNT (effective TBD)
06/22/05 / Telecom 33 / SUREWEST TELEVIDEO, PIC CHANGE CHARGE (effective TBD)
06/23/05 / Energy 2644G / PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, July 2005 Schedule G-SUR, Customer Procured Franchise Fee Surcharge, rate change (anticipated effective 07/01/05)
06/23/05 / Energy 2645G / PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, July 1, 2005 CORE monthly procurement and transportation rate changes (anticipated effective 07/01/05)
06/23/05 / Energy 2646G / PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, July 1, 2005 biennial cost allocation proceeding noncore transportation rate changes and other tariff changes (anticipated effective 07/01/05)
06/23/05 / Telecom 37 / GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORPORATION, Text changes and rates and charges for collect and debit prepaid service. (effective TBD)
06/24/05 / Water 140 / DEL ORO WATER CO., INC., [Lime Saddle District] To file an addition of the Summary of Contracts and Deviaions and a request for approval of a contract with Mr. and Mrs. Lea. (effective TBD)
06/24/05 / Water 173 / GREAT OAKS WATER COMPANY, To increase its rates through a general rate increase. (effective TBD)

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