Daily Calendar

California Public Utilities Commission Friday, April 6, 2001

Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Wesley M. Franklin, 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
Online Calendar Archive: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/daily_calendar_archive/

Daily Calendar

Friday, April 6, 2001

·  Regular 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/Submissions

·  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

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

April 19, 2001 / 10 am / San Francisco
May 3, 2001 / 10 am / San Francisco
May 24, 2001 / 10 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.

April 16, 2001 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
April 30, 2001 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco
May 21, 2001 / 1:30 pm / San Francisco

NOTICE 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 (also posted in the Daily Calendar on the CPUC website).
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:

·  e-mail:
Voice: 415-703-2074
FAX: 415-703-1758 (Attn: Public Advisor)

·  TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free)

·  1-415-703-5282

NOTICES

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 hand-carried directly to the Commission’s Docket Office, Room 2001, 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 Notice for Draft Agenda Items

In compliance with Public Utilities Code Section 311.5, parties who wish to subscribe to receive draft agenda items may do so by writing to the Public Utilities Commission; Attention: Poly Arca, Room 1003, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, or by calling (415) 703-1798. The cost for a one-year subscription to the entire public agenda package (which excludes Executive Session materials) is $1,000. You may also order a partial agenda package (energy agenda items only or telecommunication agenda items only) at the cost of $500 per year. The package you receive via mail will include only those agenda items available at the time of the agenda distribution date, which is usually 10 to 12 days prior to the Commission meeting. If agenda items (including revisions) are not ready on the distribution date, they will be made available at no charge in the lobby outside the Commission Auditorium at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the Commission meeting, but not earlier.
In addition, the Commission will make draft agenda items available for viewing and photocopying (at 20 cents per page) at the Commission’s Central Files Office (Room 2002), 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, and in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento field offices. Since the agenda package will be mailed to these locations, it will be available at these locations a day or two after the distribution date. These locations will not receive agenda items that are not ready on the distribution date.
If an agenda item is held over to a subsequent Commission meeting, that agenda item and any revisions to that agenda item that were available on the morning of the initial Commission meeting (as well as any further available revisions) will be mailed in the Escutia package for the subsequent Commission meeting; the item and its revisions will also be available for viewing and photocopying in the Commission’s Central Files Office and field offices as set forth above.
Intervenors who have a financial hardship determination pending or granted shall be eligible to receive draft agenda item packets at no charge.
The cost to receive the agenda only, without copies of draft agenda items, remains at $75 per year.

Subscription Notice for Daily Calendar and/or Agenda

Parties who wish to subscribe to the Daily Calendar and/or the Agenda may do so by writing to the Public Utilities Commission; Attention: Poly Arca, Room 1003, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, or by calling (415) 703-1798. The subscription cost for the Daily Calendar is $225 per year. The Biweekly Daily Calendar is $50 per year. The Agenda is $75 per year. Checks are to be made payable to the Public Utilities Commission.

COMMISSIONER OFFICE HOURS

For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Norman Carter at (213) 576-7055.

Date/Time / Commissioner / Location
April 6, 2001 / Geoffrey Brown / Los Angeles CPUC Office
2 – 4 pm / 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles

PUBLIC MEETING & WORKSHOPS

Workshop Notice/Public Meeting

April 9, 2001
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
And
April 17, 2001
9:30 am -3:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4206
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)
San Francisco

The ULTS Marketing Board (ULTSMB) will hold its regular meeting to discuss the following: Review/approve meeting minutes; Discussion of ULTSMB Staff Marketing and Outreach Activities; Review ULTSMB Project Manager’s Report; Meet with Dr. Valdez regarding Market Research Project; Program Assessment Update; Discuss: How to Solicit Community Participation in ULTSMB Outreach; Call Center Solicitation Update; Board Membership Discussion; Discuss ULTSMB Activities and Timeline for 2001; CPUC Staff Report and Action Items; SB 669 Transition Plan Update; Review/Approve Petition to Modify D. 97-12-105 Regarding Board Membership Issues; Review and Approve Administrative Report and Action Items; Review and Approve ULTSMB Expenses; Review ULTSMB Correspondences; Discuss Long Term ULTS Marketing Strategic Plan; Announcements; Set Future Agenda Items; Hear Public Comments.
The general meeting is open to the public. The Board reserves the right to limit the time allocated to public comments and each speaker. If you would like to receive an agenda or full meeting packet, please notify the ULTS Trust Office at (510) 452-2757.

Workshop Notice

April 10, 2001
9:30 am / Country Suites by Ayres
1945 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario

The Electric Education Administrative Committee meets to discuss the 2nd cycle of the outreach and education program. Grant Review Subcommittee to make presentation. Contact person is Judy Cooper at (415) 703-2188.

Closed Session – PSPE Committee

April 10, 2001
10 am / Teleconference

The Payphone Service Providers Enforcement Committee (PSPE) will hold a closed session teleconference to review personnel issues and to consider any appropriate action.
The contact person for this teleconference is Jerry Thayer at (415) 703-2191.

Workshop Notice/Public Meeting - REVISED NOTICE (AS OF 3/30/01)

April 10, 2001
1:30 pm - 4 pm
And
April 16, 2001
1:30 pm - 4 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)
San Francisco

The Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) Administrative Committee will meet to address the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Review/Approve Telephone Claims, Public Comments, Review/Approve ULTS/ULTSMB Expenses and Authorize Administrative Transfer, Review/Acceptance of Amervest Report, CPUC Report and Action Items, Board Appointments/Election, SB 669 Transition Plan Update, G.O. 153 Implementation, Discuss ULTS Administrative Committee Charter Modifications, Review and Approve New Telephone Claims Approval Process, Review/Approve Carrier Audit Collaboration, Review/Approve Surcharge Remittance Monitoring System, Administrative Report, ULTSMB Update, Personnel Issues, Review/Approve Annual Financial Audit Solicitation, Set Agenda Items for Future Meetings, and Hear Public Comments. Closed Session: The Committee will meet in closed session to discussion personnel issues.
Note: The Administrative Committee will meet on April 16, 2001 to address items not completed on April 10th.
This meeting is open to the public. The Board reserves the right to limit the time allocated for public comments and each speaker. If you would like to receive an agenda or meeting packet, please notify the ULTS Trust office at (510) 452-2757 or e-mail .

Workshop Notice (Revised)

April 11, 2001
9:30 am - 4 pm / San Francisco Civic Center Conference Center
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Training Room #4
(State Building across from the federal building, Golden Gate between Polk and Larkin)
San Francisco

The Telecommunications Division is holding a workshop to address issues related to 711 implementation such as timelines for implementation, signage requirements, call routing, call duration, and additional issues. People requiring special assistance should contact public advisors office at (415) 703-2074 by April 6th, 2001.
Agenda:
9:30-9:45 - Sign In
9:45-10:00 - Introduction of Participants/Schedule
10:00-10:20 - Review of Process Deadlines
10:20-10:45 - Implementation Time Table and Deadlines
10:45-11:00 - Break
11:00-11:30 - Technical Specifications for 711 Service
11:30-12:00 - Education/Public Information
12:00-1:15 - Break
1:15-2:15 - Rate Jurisdiction
- Revisions to the definition of basic service
- Requirements for payphones
- Requirements for wireless providers
2:15-2:45 - Price Structuring
2:45-3:00 - Break
3:00-3:30 - Miscellaneous Items
Please contact Aram Shumavon of the Telecommunications Division at (415) 703-2117 for further information.

Public Meeting

April 12, 2001
9:30 am / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204
(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)
San Francisco

The CHCF-A, the CHCF-B and the CTF Administrative Committees will hold a meeting on April 12, 2001 to discuss: 1) Introductions; 2) Public Comments; 3) Discussion/ Approval of March 14, 2001 Public Meeting Minutes; 4) CHCF-A: Discussion/Approval of Expenses and Claims, Discussion/Approval of Payment Letter(s), Status Report on Financial Condition, Discussion/Approval of Financial Audit; Discussion/Approval of Re-Opening CHCF-A Lock-box; Discussion/Approval of Investment Portfolio, and Discussion/Approval of Year 2002-03 Budget; 5) CHCF-B: Discussion/Approval of Expenses and Claims, Discussion/Approval of Payment Letter(s), Status Report on Financial Condition, Discussion/Approval of Carrier Remittance Audits, Discussion/Approval of Financial Audit, Discussion/Approval of Claims Audit of Verizon of California, Inc pursuant to Resolution T-16440; and Discussion/Approval of Year 2002-03 Budget; 6) CTF: Discussion/Approval of Expenses and Claims, Discussion/Approval of Payment Letter(s), Status Report on Financial Condition, Discussion/Approval of Carrier Remittance Audits, Discussion/Approval of Financial Audit, and Discussion/Approval of Year 2002-03 Budget, 7) Executive Management Oversight and Control of Funds 8) Schedule Meetings for third Quarter of 2001, and 9) Next Public Meeting Date and Agenda.
The contact person for this meeting is Hassan Mirza at (415) 703-1638.

Workshop Notice/Public Meeting

April 17, 2001
9 am – 4:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room A
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)
San Francisco

Recent events have raised concerns about the adequacy of the natural gas infrastructure in California to serve all gas demand in the state, both in the near-term and the long-term. To begin to address these concerns, the Commission’s Energy Division has scheduled a workshop to gather information on and obtain analyses of the status of California’s natural gas transmission and storage capacity, and the adequacy of that capacity to deliver gas to customers in California in the coming years. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company have been requested to make available at this workshop appropriate personnel and data to address the status of the capacity their respective gas systems and the adequacy of those systems to meet gas demands of customers on their systems. Utilities should be prepared to address the current capability of their systems to meet gas demand, and to provide their analysis of the future adequacy of their systems to meet gas demand in the near-term (over the next year), mid-term (two to five years) and long-term (over five years).
The informational workshop is open to all interested parties and any member of the public. Representatives of interstate pipelines and natural gas storage fields are encouraged to attend. If other parties are interested in making short presentations, they may arrange to do so by contacting the Energy Division.
Questions regarding the workshop should be addressed to Richard Myers of the Energy Division (phone: (415) 703-1228; e-mail: ).

Workshop Notice / Public Meeting

April 17, 2001
1 - 5 p.m.
and
April 18, 2001
9 - 11 a.m. / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3212
(Corner of Van Ness and McAllister)
San Francisco

The ULTS Marketing Board (ULTSMB) will hold a closed session meeting to interview candidates for the Interim Marketing Program Phase II contract.

Public Meeting

April 18, 2001
Lottery begins at 1:30 pm / California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue, Training Room
San Francisco

LOTTERY FOR TELEPHONE NUMBER PREFIX ASSIGNMENTS IN THE