Daily Calendar California Public Utilities Commission Thursday, August 13, 1998 Page 47 Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Wesley M. Franklin, Executive Director Headquarters Southern California Office 505 Van Ness Avenue 107 So. Broadway, Room 5109 San Francisco, CA 94102 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (415) 703-2782 (213) 897-2973 Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Daily Calendar Thursday, August 13, 1998 ú Regular Commission Meetings ú Notices ú Glossary ú Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda) ú Commissioner Office Hours ú Public Meetings and Workshops ú New Filings ú Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing ú Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/ Arbitrator's Reports ú Advice Letter Filings ú Miscellaneous Transportation Items ú Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters ú Adjournments/Resettings/Submissions ú Removals from Calendar ú New Settings ú Law and Motion Hearings ú Hearings ú Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting ú Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code 1701.3(c) ) ú Notice of Ex Parte Communications Commission Decision and Resolution Summaries for the Conference of July 23, 1998, are included in this calendar. CONTINUATION MEETING OF COMMISSION AGENDA 2998 Item 4 - A97-12-010 WorldCom, Inc, and MCI Communications Corporation August 31, 10:30 am San Francisco, Auditorium 1998 to 12:30pm REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS September 3, 10 am San Francisco 1998 September 17, 10 am San Francisco 1998 October 8, 10 am Leisure World, Club House 3, 1998 23833 Avenida Savilla, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 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. August 31, 1:30 pm San Francisco 1998 September 14, 1:30 pm San Francisco 1998 October 5, 1:30 pm San Francisco 1998 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; Room 5109, 107 South Broadway 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. GLOSSARY After January 1, 1998, the California Public Utilities Commission is required by statute (SB 960) to categorize each case that comes before it. There are three categories, quasi- legislative, adjudicatory and ratesetting. If a case does not require hearings before it is resolved, the case is removed from the SB 960 category requirements. The legend below shows the abbreviation for each of the categories and provides a brief explanation. Q Quasi-legislative proceedings are proceedings that establish policy or rules (including generic ratemaking policy or rules) affecting a class of regulated entities, including those proceedings in which the Commission investigates rates or practices for an entire regulated industry or class of entities within the industry. A Adjudicatory proceedings are: (1) enforcement investigations into possible violations of any provision of statutory law or order or rule of the Commission; and (2) complaints against regulated entities, including those complaints that challenge the accuracy of a bill, but excluding those complaints that challenge the reasonableness of rates or charges, past, present, or future. RS Ratesetting proceedings are proceedings in which the Commission sets or investigates rates for a specifically named utility (or utilities), or establishes a mechanism that in turn sets the rates for a specifically named utility (or utilities). Ratesetting proceedings include complaints that challenge the reasonableness of rates or charges, past, present, or future. N/A Removed from the SB 960 category requirements. 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 the following field offices: El Centro, Eureka, Sacramento and San Bernardino. 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 Sandra Graham at (213) 897-3544). Date/Time Commissioner Location NONE PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Public Meeting RCS Safety Working Group August 12 and August 13, Energy Resource Center 1998 9240 E. Firestone Boulevard 9 am - 5 pm Downey The Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group (R.98-01-011, Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulatory Structure Governing California's Natural Gas Industry) subcommittees will meet to discuss the draft report, Report of the Natural Gas Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group, especially those sections which address the safe unbundling of services. A copy of the working draft to be discussed at the meeting will be available on August 11 at http://162.15.5.2:80/grcswg/grcswg. The subcommittee meeting is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact Barbara Hale (Ph: 415-703-3200, fax: 415-703-1723; e-mail: bar@cpuc.ca.gov). Questions regarding the meeting location should be directed to Susan Apeles of Southern California Gas Company (ph: 213-244-4265). Public Meeting August 13, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Equipment Program Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Workshop August 17, 1998 PG&E Energy Center 10 am - 4pm 851 Howard Street San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency (CBEE) is holding a two-day public workshop to hear a presentation on and receive public comments on an independent assessment of program concepts for the CBEE to consider in its Program Year 1999 program planning process. Public Meeting: RCS Safety Working Group August 17, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10:30 am - 5 pm 77 Beale Street, Room 308 (Between Market and Mission) and San Francisco August 18, 1998 9 am - 5 pm The Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group (R.98-01-011, Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulatory Structure Governing California's Natural Gas Industry) subcommittees will meet to discuss the draft report, Report of the Natural Gas Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group, especially those sections which address the safe unbundling of services. A copy of the working draft to be discussed at the meeting will be available prior to the meeting at http://162.15.5.2:80/grcswg/grcswg. The subcommittee meeting is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact Barbara Hale (Ph: 415-703-3200, fax: 415-703-1723; e-mail: bar@cpuc.ca.gov). Public Meeting August 18, 1998 Fort Mason, Landmark D281 9 am - 6 pm Laguna Street at Marina Boulevard Electric Education Trust San Francisco The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) meets to discuss consumer protection, consider staffing and resource requirements, develop and implement a CBO outreach (grant) program, an educational efforts plan, and a remaining life plan for electric restructuring, a revised schedule and budget, and related matters. The contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349. Public Workshop August 18, 1998 PG&E Energy Center 10 am - 4 pm 851 Howard Street San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency (CBEE) is holding a two-day public workshop to hear a presentation on and receive public comments on an independent assessment of program concepts for the CBEE to consider in its Program Year 1999 program planning process. Public Meeting August 18, 1998 California Public Utilities 1:30 pm - 4 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco The Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) Administrative Committee will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to address the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Approve Telephone Claims, Review/Approve ULTS/ULTSMB Administrative Expenses and Authorize an Administrative Transfer, PUC Report and Action Items, Review/Acceptance of the Amervest Report, Review/Approve Administrative Report and Action Items, and Public Comment Period. This meeting is open to the public. If you would like to join the meeting by phone conference and/or receive a meeting packet please notify the ULTS Trust Officer at (510) 452-2757. Public Meeting August 18 and 19, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (between 4th and 5th Streets) San Francisco Conference Call Information Dial in to (415) 356-0657 Passcode = 2408347 Note: If you experience problems trying to access this conference call please contact Confertech at 1-800-525-8244 and have them verify the Dial-in # and Passcode scheduled under Master Reservation #4590512 for CH2M HILI. (Sharon Weinberg is the designated Chairperson) The Low Income Governing Board will meet to discuss issues related to the transition of low income rate assistance and energy efficiency services to independent program administration. An agenda for the meeting is being developed and can be obtained from the LIGB's website at www.ligb.org or by contacting Robin Rifkin at (510) 251-2888 extension 2159. The meeting is open to the public. Sharon Weinberg is the contact person at (510) 251-2888, extension 2025. Public Meeting August 19, 1998 California Public Utilities 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco The ULTS Marketing Board (ULTSMB) will hold its regular meeting to discuss the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Review/Approval Administrative Report, PUC Report and Action Items, Review/Approve 1998 Annual Report Draft and 1999 Budget, Review ULTSMB Correspondence, Review Comments Received for Assigned Commissioner's Ruling (ACR) to Modify Decision 97-12-105 and Prepare Reply, Review/Approve Proposed Interim Marketing Plan and Budget, Review Previous Penetration Studies/Census Data, Review/Approve Request For Proposals (RFP) for ULTSMB Interim Marketing Program Advertising, Announcements, Set Future Agenda Items for Discussion and Hear Public Comments. This 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 join the meeting by phone conference or in person, and/or receive a full meeting packet, please notify the ULTS Trust Office at (510) 452- 2757. Public Meeting August 19, 1998 PG&E Energy Center 1 pm - 5 pm 851 Howard Street San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency (CBEE) is having a board meeting to hear a presentation on an independent assessment of program concepts for the CBEE to consider in its Program Year 1999 planning process and a preliminary report from its evaluation consultant on the non-residential SPC program. For more information, please contact Joe Eto at joeeto@earthlink.net. Public Meeting August 19, 1998 California Public Utilities 1:30 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Training Room San Francisco LOTTERY FOR TELEPHONE NUMBER PREFIX ASSIGNMENTS IN THE 209/559, 213/323, 310, 408/831, 415, 510/925, 619, 714/949, 805, 818, AND 909 NUMBERING PLAN AREAS The Telecommunications Division of the California Public Utilities Commission will be conducting a lottery to determine allocations of central office codes (NXXs) in the 209/559, 213/323, 310, 408/831, 415, 510/925, 619, 714/949, 805, 818, and 909 area codes pursuant to the provisions of D.96-09-087. Applications should be submitted to the California Code Administrator prior to the close of business on August 11, 1998. For information on the lottery process, call (415) 703- 1879. If specialized accommodations for the disabled are needed, call the Public Advisor at (415) 703- 2032 five working days in advance of the event. Public Meeting August 20, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9:30 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of the Moscone Center) San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency will meet to discuss the status of administrative and technical services to CBEE; the Request for Proposals for Energy Efficiency Program Administrators (D. 98-07-036); the Interim Opinion: Extension of Interim Administrators for Energy Efficiency and Low Income Programs in R.94-04-031/I.94-04-032; the status of Assembly Bill 2461 and related legislation; CBEE program planning for 1999; Interim Administrators second quarterly status report; and updates on and the status of the RFP for independent administration and associated Commission decisions, CBEE work plans and schedules, issues related to utility assets and liabilities, verification and other reporting requirements, and the Technical Advisory Committee and Board operational matters. The contact person is Sara Steck Myers, (415) 387-1904. For further details about CBEE and this meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org. Public Meeting August 20, 1998 California Public Utilities 11 am - 3 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4206 San Francisco The TDD Interim Placement Committee (TPIC) will conduct a monthly meeting. For more information, please contact Adam Thaler at (415) 703-1157. Public Meeting August 24, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am -4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The IFB Subcommittee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting August 24 and 25, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (between 4th and 5th Streets) San Francisco Conference Call Information Dial in to (415) 356-0657 Passcode = 2408347 Note: If you experience problems trying to access this conference call please contact Confertech at 1-800-525-8244 and have them verify the Dial-in # and Passcode scheduled under Master Reservation #4590512 for CH2M HILI. (Sharon Weinberg is the designated Chairperson) The Low Income Governing Board will meet to discuss issues related to changes to weatherization services provided in the 1999 LIEE program and CARE (rate assistance) program changes for 1999. An agenda for the meeting is being developed and can be obtained from the LIGB's website at www.ligb.org or by contacting Robin Rifkin at (510) 251-2888 extension 2159. The meeting is open to the public. Sharon Weinberg is the contact person at (510) 251-2888, extension 2025. Public Meeting August 25, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 5 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of Designated Conference the Moscone Center) Leader: San Francisco Dennis Guido/PG&E To join via teleconference: Dial: (212) 293-3180 Reservation No. 4074787 Passcode: 3823526# As provided for in Public Utilities Commission D.97-09-117, one or more LIGB Advisory Committee members may be participating in this meeting via teleconference. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by calling the above number on the day of the meeting. If you experience difficulty in trying to access this conference call, please contact Confertech at 1-800-252-5150. The Low Income Governing Board Advisory Committee (LIGBAC) will meet on the following agenda: Welcome and Introduction Chairperson's report, review meeting minutes, public comments, substitantiative program designs, other business. These meetings are open to the public. You can get the materials for this meeting by phoning the LIGBAC at 415 703- 2565 and leaving a message with your name, phone and fax number at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting time. Public Meeting August 26, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 8:30 am - 3 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of Designated Conference the Moscone Center) Leader: San Francisco Dennis Guido/PG&E To join via teleconference: Dial: (212) 293-3180 Reservation No. 4074787 Passcode: 3823526# As provided for in Public Utilities Commission D.97-09-117, one or more LIGB Advisory Committee members may be participating in this meeting via teleconference. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by calling the above number on the day of the meeting. If you experience difficulty in trying to access this conference call, please contact Confertech at 1-800-252-5150. The Low Income Governing Board Advisory Committee (LIGBAC) will meet on the following agenda: Welcome and Introduction Chairperson's report, review meeting minutes, public comments, substitantiative program designs, other business. These meetings are open to the public. You can get the materials for this meeting by phoning the LIGBAC at 415 703- 2565 and leaving a message with your name, phone and fax number at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting time. Public Meeting August 27, 1998 Eureka City Council/Hall 10 am - 4 pm 531 "K" Street, Council Chambers Eureka The California Relay Service Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting: RCS Safety Working Group August 27, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10:30 am - 5 pm 77 Beale Street, Room 308 (Between Market and Mission) and San Francisco August 28, 1998 8:30 am -4 pm The Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group (R.98-01-011, Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulatory Structure Governing California's Natural Gas Industry) will have a plenary meeting to discuss the draft report, Report of the Natural Gas Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group. A copy of the working draft to be discussed at the meeting will be available prior to the meeting at http://162.15.5.2:80/grcswg/grcswg. The meeting is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact Barbara Hale (Ph: 415-703-3200, fax: 415-703-1723; e-mail: bar@cpuc.ca.gov). Public Meeting September 1, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 2:30 pm Telecommunications Program Long Beach Marriott Hotel 4700 Airport Plaza Drive Long Beach The Administrative Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting: RCS Safety Working Group September 8, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10:30 am - 5 pm 77 Beale Street, Room 308 (Between Market and Mission) (and following days as San Francisco needed) 8:30 am - 5 pm The Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group (R.98-01-011, Rulemaking on the Commission's Own Motion to Assess and Revise the Regulatory Structure Governing California's Natural Gas Industry) will have a plenary meeting to discuss the draft report, Report of the Natural Gas Revenue Cycle Services Safety Working Group. A copy of the working draft to be discussed at the meeting will be available prior to the meeting at http://162.15.5.2:80/grcswg/grcswg. The meeting is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact Barbara Hale (Ph:415-703-3200, fax: 415- 703-1723; e-mail: bar@cpuc.ca.gov). Public Meeting September 9, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9 am -5 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The 1999 Budget Subcommittee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting September 10, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9 am -5 pm Telecommunications Program Oakland Marriott at City Center Oakland 1001 Broadway Oakland (Consult hotel directory for room number) The 1999 Budget Subcommittee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting September 10, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Equipment Program Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting September 11, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9 am - 5 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The 1999 Budget Subcommittee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting September 25, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The California Relay Service Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting September 28, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Administrative Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting October 6, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Administrative Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting October 8, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Equipment Program Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting October 23, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The California Relay Service Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting November 3, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Administrative Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting November 12, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The Equipment Program Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. Public Meeting November 20, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The California Relay Service Advisory Committee of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold its regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting, or if you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpretation or real-time captioning, contact Elana Kalisher at (510) 874-1410 VOICE or (510) 874-1411 TTY. Environmental Reminder: Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings, because people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend. NEW FILINGS 8/10/98 A98-08-009 San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board, City of El Cajon, and County of San Diego, for an order authorizing construction of an at- grade crossing on two light rail vehicle tracks at Marshall Avenue (north) extension in the City of El Cajon, San Diego County 8/11/98 A98-08-010 Total Media Technologies, Inc., for registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation 8/11/98 A98-08-011 Mercury Marketing Company, Ltd., dba MMC Interactive Exchange, for registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation pursuant to the provisions of public utilities code section 1013 PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING 8/3/98 A98-01-008 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to sell Hunters Point, Potrero, Pittsburg, and Contra Costa Power Plants and Geysers geothermal power plant and related assets; Petition for modification of D98-07- 092 by Southeast Alliance for Environmental Justice 8/3/98 C96-06-028 ECP - C. David Stephan vs GTE, for overbilling charges; Application for Rehearing of D98-07-011 by C. David Stephan DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS NONE ADVICE LETTER FILINGS NONE MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS August 13, 1998 Filings with Rail Safety and Carriers Division NONE MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS August 13, 1998 NONE ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS C.97-11- Bennett-Joanne Carey vs. Pacific Gas 014 and Electric Company, Evidentiary Hearing held and no report given REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR NONE NEW SETTINGS 9/4/98 10:00 (ECP)-Charles Dash vs. Pacific Bell ALJ a.m. for improper billing in the amount of Barnett C.98-07- $700.00, 059 Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 9/4/98 11:00 (ECP)-C. Muhammad vs. Southern ALJ a.m. California Edison Company for Barnett C.98-07- overbilling and installing faulty 060 meters, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 9/3/98 2:00 p.m. (ECP)-Layne Cadore vs. MCI ALJ C.98-08- Telecommunications for overcharges, Barnett 006 City of Riverside Public Utilities, Fourth Floor, Large Conference Room, 3900 Main St., Riverside LAW AND MOTION Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge Steven Kotz at 9:30 am in one of the Commission's San Francisco Office Hearing Rooms, unless otherwise noted. Law and Motion procedures are governed by Resolution ALJ 164. Copies of Resolution ALJ 164 are available from the Commission's Documents Desk (415) 703-1713 or from Central Files (415) 703-2045 8/11/98 9:30 NONE SCHEDULED a.m. 8/18/98 9:30 NONE SCHEDULED a.m. 8/25/98 9:30 NONE SCHEDULED a.m. HEARINGS Dates in parentheses following the word "also" are subject to change without notice. the assigned Commissioner's name is listed next to the proceedings as matter of record; the assigned Commissioner may not be present at the hearing. (PHC) = Prehearing Conference (FOA) = Final Oral Argument (EH) = Evidentiary Hearing (WS) = Workshop (PPH) = Public Participation (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing Hearing (IAM) = Initial Arbitration (AH) = Arbitration Hearing Meeting (M) = Mediation (CA) = Closing Argument 8/13/98 9:00 a.m. (EH)-Joanne Carey vs. Pacific Gas and ALJBennett C.97-11- Electric Company for failure to cease Comr Bilas 014 its unsafe practice of allowing fumigation personnel to terminate gas service at a structure being fumigated, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/13/98 9:00 a.m. ((PHC)-Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ A.97-04- Company for a permit to construct the Patrick 043 Vasona Substation pursuant to General Comr. Order 131-D, Bilas Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/14/98 9:00 am (EH)-Pacific Bell, for authority to ALJ A98-02-017 categorize business inside wire Galvin repair, interexchange carrier Comr directory assistance, and limited Conlon call control service as Category III services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 19-21, (FPH) December 4) 8/17/98 9:00 am (EH)-Southern California Edison ALJ A89-03-026 Company, for a certificate to Stalder construct and operate a 220 kV Comr transmission line between Kramer Duque substation and Victor substation in San Bernardino Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 18-21, San Francisco). 8/17/98 9:30 am (EH)-Apple Valley Ranchos Water ALJ Weiss A98-03-024 Company, for authority to increase Comr rates by $1,295,453 or 15.1% in Neeper 1999; $279,216 or 2.8% in 2000; by $280,577 or 2.7% in 2001, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also, August 18-21) 8/17/98 9:30 a.m. (PHC)-Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ A.97-12- Company for authority to increase Wetzell 020 rates and charges for electric and Comr gas service effective 1/1/99, Bilas I.97-11- (PHC)-Commission Order Instituting 026 Investigation into the out of service status of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's El Dorado hydroelectric project and the need to reduce electric rates related to this non-functioning electric generating facility Commission Courtroom, Hearing Room A, San Francisco (EH) for 9:00 a.m., August 24 (also August 25-28, August 31-September 4, September 8-11, September 14-18, September 21-25, September 28-October 2, October 5-9, October 13-16, December 14-18, San Francisco) 8/17/98 10:00 a.m. (PHC)-San Diego Gas and Electric ALJ Minkin A.98-01- Company for authority to implement Comr 014 a distribution performance based Neeper ratemaking mechanism, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco; (also August 18-21, August 31-September 4, September 14- 15), San Francisco; (CA) 10:00 a.m., September 16, San Francisco; (PPH) September 23, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber, 12th Floor, City Administration Building, 202 C Street, San Diego, (also September 24, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber, City Hall, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido 8/17/98 11:00 a.m. (PHC)-Utility Reform Network and ALJ C98-04-019 Office of Ratepayer Advocates vs. Barnett Southern California Edison Company, Comr for violation of the affiliate Bilas transaction rules, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/19/98 9:00 a.m. (EH)-Pacific Bell for authority to ALJ A.98-04- categorize residence inside wire Galvin 048 repair as a category III service, Comr Commission Courtroom, San Francisco Conlon (also August 20-21, San Francisco) 8/19/98 7:00 p.m. (PPH)-Southern California Water ALJ A.96-11- Company to increase rates in order Walker 007 to recover costs resulting from Comr. participation in the State Water Conlon Project under contract with the Central Coast Water Authority and other related costs to deliver water in its Santa Maria District, Lake View Junior High School, Multi Purpose Room, 3700 Orcutt Rd., Santa Maria (also (EH) for 10:00 a.m., October 27, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 28-30) 8/21/98 10:00 (ECP)-Dian Fallah vs. Pacific Bell ALJ Wright a.m. for overcharging of telephone bills, Comr C.98-07- City Hall, Room 15, 735 Anacapa Neeper 008 Street, Santa Barbara 8/24/98 10:00 a.m. (EH)-Snow Valley, Inc., vs. Southern ALJ C97-09-024 California Edison Company, for Bennett unjust, unreasonable and ALJ discriminatory rates and charges, Knight for improper charges for construction of a power substation, City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Third Floor Conference Room, Riverside (also August 25, Riverside) 8/24/98 10:00 a.m. (EH)-Southern California Edison ALJ A95-05-049 Company, for authority to revise its Barnett A94-05-044 energy cost adjustment bill factors, Comr A93-05-044 its electric revenue adjustment Knight billing factors, its low-income rate assistance, and its base rate levels effective 1/1/1996; to revise the incremental energy rate, the energy reliability index, and avoidable capacity cost pricing, etc., and related matters , Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/24/98 10:00 (OA)-Worldcom, Inc. and MCI ALJ Watson a.m. Communications Corporation for Comr.Conlo A.97-12- approval to transfer control of MCI n 010 Communications Corporation to WorldCom, Inc. Commission Auditorium, San Francisco 8/25/98 1:30 p.m. (PHC)-Internet Specialties West vs. ALJ Walker C.98-05- GTE for improper disconnection of ISDN Comr. 054 over Centranet services, Neeper Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/26/98 1:30 p.m. (PHC)-Southern California Edison ALJ A.98-05- Company for approval of contract Barnett 033 amendments necessitated by industry Comr. restructuring between Southern Neeper California Edison Company and AES Placerita, Brea Power Partners, Kern River Cogeneration Company, Midway Sunset Cogeneration, OLS-Camarillo, OLS-Chino, Ontario Cogeneration, Sycamore Cogeneration, and Watts Cogeneration, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/26/98 9:30 a.m. (PHC)-Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ A95-10- Company, for authorization to Econome 024 implement a plan of reorganization Comr which will result in a holding company Neeper structure, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco; also (EH) for 10 am, August 31, September 1-4, September 8-11, September 14-18), (Closing Argument before Assigned Commissioner) for 9:00 am, November 24) 8/26/98 10:00 (EH)-Southern California Water Company ALJ Walker a.m. for authority to increase rates by Comr Duque A98-03- $661,700 or 34.51% by 1999; by 029 $249,000 or 9.71% in 2000; and by $258,800, or 9.19% in 2001 in Desert District, and A98-03- (EH)-Southern California Water Company 030 for authority to increase rates by $1,292,300 or 11.34% in 1999; $279,700 or 2.20% in 2000, and $313,300 or 2.41% in 2001 in the San Dimas A98-03- District, and 031 (EH)-Southern California Water Company for authority to increase rates by $1,193,900 or 25.84% in 1999; $160,800 or 2.78% in 2000; and $190,600 or A98-03- 3.22% in 2001 in the San Gabriel 032 Valley District . and (EH)-Southern California Water Company for authority to increase rates by $3,286,200 or 17.48% in 1999; A98-03- $1,120,200 or 5.06% in 2000, and 033 $1,19993,400 or 5.13% in 2001 Orange District, and (EH)-Southern California Water Company for authority to increase rates for water service in its Ojai customer service area and increase rates for the General Office Allocation in all of its customer service areas in this A98-03- application including: Arden-Cordova, 034 Bay Point , Clearlake, Los Osos, Santa Maria, Simi Valley, Claremont, Barstow, Calipatria, Wrightwood, and Bear Valley Electric, and (EH)-Southern California Water Company for authority to increase rates by $13,141,800 or 22.86% in 1999; $3,262,300 or 4.64% in 2000, and $3,455.200 or 4.70% in 2001 in Metropolitan District. Commission Courtroom, San Francisco; (OA) September 23, 10:00 am, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 8/28/98 9:00 a.m. (EH)-Westhaven Cotton Company vs. ALJ C98-05-025 Southern California Gas Company for Stalder changing terms of the contract Comr without notification and resulting Duque increase of financial obligation under the contract,, TDES Hall, 515 North I Street, Tulare 9/1/98 10:00 (PHC)-The Utility Consumers' Action ALJ Bushey a.m. Network vs. Genesis Communications Comr Neeper C98-05- for deceptive practices and 012 unlawful billing and collections practices and privacy violations, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/2/98 1:30 p.m. (PHC)-George W. Goldthorpe ALJ A.98-04- application for exemption from the Walker 065 moratorium on new water service Comr connections in the Montara-Moss Duque Beach District as set out in D86-05- 078, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/3/98 2:00 p.m. (ECP)-Layne Cadore vs. MCI ALJ C.98-08- Telecommunications for overcharges, Barnett 006 City of Riverside Public Utilities, Fourth Floor, Large Conference Room, 3900 Main St., Riverside 9/4/98 10:00 (ECP)-Charles Dash vs. Pacific Bell ALJ a.m. for improper billing in the amount of Barnett C.98-07- $700.00, 059 Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 9/4/98 11:00 (ECP)-C. Muhammad vs. Southern ALJ a.m. California Edison Company for Barnett C.98-07- overbilling and installing faulty 060 meters, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 9/9/98 11:00 a.m (PHC)-San Diego Gas & Electric Company ALJ A.98-07- for approval of consolidated changes Malcolm 006 in 199 authorized revenue and revised Comr. rate components; the CTC rate Bilas component and associated headroom calculations, RGTCOMA balances; credit computations, disposition of various balancing/memorandum accounts; and A.98-07- electric revenue allocation and rate 003 design changes, (PHC)-Pacific Gas and Electric Company for verification , consolidation, and A98-07- approval of costs and revenues in the 026 Transition Revenue Account, (PHC)-Southern California Edison Company to consolidate authorized rates and revenue requirements; verify residual competition transition charge revenues; review and dispose of amounts in various balancing and memorandum accounts in various balancing and memorandum accounts; verify regulatory balances transferred to the transition cost balancing account on 1/1/98; and propose rate recovery for Santa Catalina Island Diesel fuel costs, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/10/97 10:00 (PHC) Michael Monasky, et. al. vs. ALJ Bushey a.m. Citizens Communications for failure to Comr. C.98-03- identify measured service calls and to Neeper 008 justify high bills, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 9/10/98 2:00 p.m. (PHC)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ Bushey I.98-04- Investigation into the operations and Comr. 033 practices of affiliated companies Neeper Future Net Inc., and Future Net Online Inc., dba Future Electric Network and individuals Alan Setlin and Larry Huff, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/11/98 9:30 a.m. (EH)-Los Alamitos Race Course for an ALJ A.97-12- order authorizing pedestrian bikeway Ryerson 017 crossings at grade at the track of the Comr. Union Pacific Railroad Company in the Conlon City of Cypress, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 9/14/98 10:00 am (EH)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ I98-03-039 Investigation into the operations, Bushey practices and conduct of Americans Comr Tele-Network Corporation (ATN) John Neeper W. Little, President of ATN, and Geri Clary, Controller of ATN, to determine whether the corporation or its principals have violated Rule 1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure or have violated the laws, rules and regulations governing the manner in which California consumers are switched from one long distance carrier to another, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 15 and 16, San Francisco) 9/21/98 2:00 p.m. (PHC)-Bert L. Tate vs. Pacific Telesis ALJ Bushey C.98-05- for violation of its tariffs and Comr. 043 provisions of the Public Utility Code Duque by improper installation of the second telephone line, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 9/28/98 0:00 a.m. (EH)-San Diego Gas & Electric Company ALJ A98-05- for authority to increase its Barnett 019 authorized return on common equity, to Comr Duque adjust its existing ratemaking capital structure, to adjust its authorized embedded costs of debt and preferred stock, to decrease its overall rate of A98-05- return, and to revise its electric 021 distribution and gas rates accordingly, (EH)-Pacific Gas and Electric Company for authority to establish its authorized rates of return on common A98-05- equity for electric distribution and 024 gas distribution, and establish its unbundled rates of return for calendar year 1999 for electric distribution and gas distribution, (EH)-Southern California Edison Company for consideration of unbundled rate of return on common equity, capital structure, cost factors, for embedded debt and preferred stock, and overall rate of return for utility operations,, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also, September 29-30; October 1-14, San Francisco) 9/28/98 10:00 am (EH)-Rulemaking on the Commission's ALJ R95-04-043 own motion into competition for Pulsifer I95-04-044 local exchange service, and Comr (EH)-Investigation on the Conlon Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also September 29 and 30, and October 1 and 2, San Francisco) 10/2/98 10:00 (PHC)-The Utility Consumers' Action ALJ Bushey a.m. Network vs. Pacific Bell for unlawful Comr. C.98-04- and deceptive sales program and Neeper 004 practices, (PHC)-The Greenlining Institute and C.98-06- Latino Issues Forum vs. Pacific Bell, 003 for deceptive sales practices, false and deceptive advertising, unfair competition and invasion of privacy, (PHC)-The Utility Consumers' Action C.98-06- Network vs. Pacific Bell for unlawful 027 marketing and education of the Caller ID and related services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/2/98 10:00 (PHC)-Marna An Powell and Donna M. ALJ Walker a.m. Hufford vs. GTE Northwest dba GTE West Comr. C.97-09- Coast for enlargement of the 488 Duque 056 prefix to include a toll free one-way extended area services, (EH for 11:00 a.m.) Orick Community Center, 101 Swan Road, Orick 10/8/98 2:00 p.m. (PHC)-Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ A.98-05- Company to establish the eligibility Minkin 004 and seek recovery of certain Comr electric industry restructuring Bilas implementation costs as provided for A.98-05- in Public Utilities Code Section 006 376, (PHC)-San Diego Gas and Electric Company for (1) a determination of eligibility for recovery under Public Utilities Code section 376 of certain cost categories and activities, (2) a finding of reasonableness of the costs incurred through 12/31/97, (3) approval of an A.98-05- audit methodology for verifying the 015 eligibility of section 376 costs for recovery from 1998 through 2001, and (4) approval of a section 376 balancing account mechanism to recover eligible costs, (PHC)-Southern California Edison Company to address restructuring implementation costs pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 376 in compliance with Ordering Paragraph 18 of D97-11-074, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also (EH) 10:00 a.m., October 19- 29; (EH and CA) 9:00 a.m., October 30) 11/2/98 10:00 (EH)-Application of Pacific Gas and ALJ a.m. Electric Company for approval of Gottstein A.98-05- demand-side management shareholder ALJ Neeper 001 incentives for 1997 program year accomplishments and second claim for incentives for 1996 program year accomplishments, A98-05- (EH)-San Diego Gas & Electric Company 005 to incrase its gas and electric revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishments for demand-side management program years 1996 and 1997 in the 1998 annual earnings assessment A.98-05- proceeding, 013 (EH)-Southern California Edison Company for approval of demand-side management shareholder incentives for 1997 program year accomplishments and the second installment of shareholder A.98-05- incentives for the 1996 program year, 018 (EH)-Southern California Gas Company for authority to increase its gas revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishments for demand-side management program years 1994, 1995, and 1996 in the 1997 annual earnings assessment proceeding Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also for 9:00 a.m., November 3-5, 10:00 a.m., November 9, 9:00 a.m., November 10-13; (CA) 10:00 a.m., December 8 11/16/98 10:00 (EH)-Pac-West Telecomm, Inc., vs. ALJ a.m. Evans Telephone Company and Volcano Pulsifer C.98-04- Telephone Company for unlawful acts of Comr. 046 charging toll rates for local calls Neeper placed by their customers to complainant Pac-West customers, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 17-19) 12/17/98 10:00 (EH)-Unocal California Pipeline ALJ a.m. Company for authority to remove its Barnett A.98-04- line 700B oil pipeline in Los Angeles Comr. 015 County from carrier service, Bilas Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles (also December 18) 12/7/98 10:00 (EH)-Pacific Bell for authority for ALJ Galvin a.m. pricing flexibility and to increase Comr. A.98-05- prices of certain operator services to Duque 038 reduce the number of monthly directory assistance call allowances and adjust prices for four centrex optional features, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 8-9) NOTICE OF DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR EX PARTE MEETING On September 20, 1996, the Commission adopted Resolution ALJ 169 regarding the "Filing of Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting". The resolution implements an interim procedure whereby a party whose written request for an ex parte meeting with a Commissioner has been denied will be allowed to file a notice of such denial. Copies of Resolution ALJ 169 are available from the Commission's Central Files Office at 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2002, San Francisco; telephone (415) 703-2045. Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay. NONE FILED NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code 1701.3(c) ) NONE NOTICE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Copies of tendered notices are available in the Central Files Office for review and/or reproduction under existing procedures. They are also available from the filing party who is under the obligation to provide copies of the notice without delay. 8/11/98 R95-04-043 Rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service and I95-04-044 Investigation on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. Summary: On August 6, 1998, Pacific Bell ("PacBell") representative Bill Blase (Vice President (Regulatory) met with Mr. Robert Lane, advisor to Commissioner Knight. Ex parte communications were oral only. Mr. Blase stated PacBell's position that reciprocal compensation for Internet calls between competing carriers is not appropriate because it creates an inequitable flow of funds from originating carriers to carriers serving Internet service providers. Filer: Pacific Bell Contact: Lila Tam Phone: (415) 542-3820 EXECUTIVE ORDERS SIGNED 7/3/98 D98-07-040 C94-12-042 - Credit Bureau of Northern California vs. U.S. Sprint Communications Company. Dismissed upon written and unopposed request of complainant. This proceeding is closed. 7/6/98 D98-07-041 C97-10-059 - Utility Resource Management Group, on behalf of Las Virgenes Unified School District vs. Southern California Edison Company. Dismissed without prejudice under Public Utilities Code 308 and Resolution A-4638. This proceeding is closed. 7/7/98 D98-07-042 C97-12-022 - S. Martinelli & Company vs. Union Pacific Company. Dismissed upon written and unopposed request of complainant. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-043 A97-11-040 - Pacific Bell. For modification of certain affiliate transaction rules contained in D87-12- 067, D92-07-072, and D86-01-026 to facilitate the post-merger consolidation of support services. Dismissed upon written and unopposed request of applicant. This proceeding is closed. 7/9/98 D98-07-044 A98-02-027 - LCI International Telecom Corporation. For authorization under Public Utilities Code 851/852 to transfer its assets and operating authority to LCI International CA, Inc., and for LCI International CA, Inc., to provide intrastate interexchange and competitive local exchange services. Granted. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-045 R95-04-043 - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. I95-04-044 - Related matter. Modification to D97-12-084 is ordered to correct the application number for Justice Long Distance, such modification hereby closing A97-09-055 and A97-09-058. A97-09-055 and A97-09- 058 are closed. D98-07-046 A98-06-004 - Telecorp, Ltd. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is c1osed. 7/10/98 D98-07-047 A98-05-051- Impulse Communication, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a facilities based carrier. Granted. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-048 A98-06-006 - Communications Billing, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommlunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-049 A98-06-007 - Primecall, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is closed. 7/13/98 D98-07-050 A98-04-049 - Convergent Communications, Inc. ("Convergent") and Convergent Communications Services, Inc. ("CCSI") For pro forma change of control for authority to permit Convergent to convey its certificate of public convenience and authority to CCSI to operate as an interexchange carrier and reseller of competititve local exchange telephone services pursuant to 854 of Public Utilities Code. Granted. This proceeding is closed. 7/15/98 D98-07-051 A98-03-015 - Coral Communications., Inc., dba Florida Coral Communications, Inc. For registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation pursuant to Public Utilities Code 1013 and D97-06-107. Dismissed upon written and unopposed request of applicant. This proceeding is closed. 7/16/98 D98-07-052 A98-06-013 - Gen X, LLC, dba Preferred Discount Plan. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-053 A98-06-014 - Globelink dba Touchlink. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a facilities based carrier. Granted. This proceeding is closed. 7/17/98 D98-07-054 A98-06-017 - Premiere TeleMedia, Inc. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-055 A98-06-020 - Uni-Tel Communications Group, Inc., dba Global Uni-Tel Communications. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service is California as a switchess reseller. Granted. This proceeding is closed. 7/20/98 D98-07-056 A98-06-025 - Z-Tel Communications, Inc. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-057 A98-06-026 - Pacific Fiber Link, LLC. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a facilities based carrier. Granted. This proceeding is closed. 7/24/98 D98-07-107 A98-06-031 - Single Billings Services, Inc. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is c1osed D98-07-108 A98-06-034 - Metromedia Fiber Network Services, Inc. ("MFNS"). For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecommunications service in California as a facilities-based carrier. Granted. This proceeding is c1osed 7/27/98 D98-07-109 A98-06-035 - Eagle Telecom, Inc. dba Ron Jaworski Communications. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide InterLATA and IntraLATA telecomunications service in California as a switchless reseller. Granted. This proceeding is c1osed. PRESIDING OFFICER DECISIONS WHICH HAVE BECOME COMMISSION DECISIONS PURSUANT TO P.U CODE SECTION 1701.2(a) 7/2/98 D98-07-039 C97-09-022 - Desert Golf R.V. Resort, LLC, dba California Golf R.V. Resort vs. Southern California Edison Company ("Edison"). This decision was mailed to all parties on June 1, 1998 and became effective on July 2, 1998 under Pub.Util.C. 1701.2 and Rule 8.2 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures. Denies the request of complainant to apply Edison's domestic service schedule for electric service to lots that are not occupied at least nine months of the year. COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 23, 1998 7/23/98 D98-07-058 A98-04-017 - Sierra LifeStar, Inc dba Protocol Chauffeured Transportation. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a passenger stage corporation between Tulare/Kings County and Fresno County. This decision grants applicant the authorization to operate as a passenger state corporation as defined in Pub.Util.C. 226 to transport persons and their baggage between the points and over the route set forth in Appendix PSC-11354, subject to the stated conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-059 C94-08-025 B.E. Giovanetti & Sons vs. Pacific Gas & Electric Company ("PG&E"). This decision denies PG&E's petition for modification of D97-12- 049. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-060 A95-06-002 - Southern California Gas Company. For authority to adopt performance based regulation ("PBR") for base rates to be effective January 1, 1997. R87-11-012 - Related Matter. Interim Opinion. The petition of the Office of Ratepayer Advocates to modify D97-07-054 is granted as stated in the interim order effective July 23, 1998. D98-07-061 A97-12-047 - Southern California Edison Company. For authority to adopt incentive based ratemaking mechanisms specified in D96-09-045 and D96-11-021. This decision determines that a hearing is not required in this proceeding, that ex parte communications shall be permitted as provided in Rule 7(e), that in all other respects the rules and procedures in Article 2.5 shall cease to apply to this proceeding, but that the proposed schedule and scope of issues in the scoping memo, as amended, shall continue to apply, except that the dates established for testimony and hearings are no longer relevant. D98-07-062 A98-04-044 - Communications Brokers & Consultants, Inc. For authority to expand applicant's current certificate of public convenience and necessity to include authorization to provide competititve local exchange services on a resale basis in California. This decision grants applicant's request for expansion subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-063 C97-05-028 - Clark and Gudrun Beck vs. Bishop Water Company ("Bishop") and California-American Water Company ("Cal-Am"). This decision orders Bishop and Cal-Am to install an additional metal hoop around the water tank in question and notify the Water Division staff within 14 days of installation, but denies the complaint in all other aspects. Proceeding is closed. D98-07-064 A98-04-032 - Wholesale Airtime, Inc. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to resell local exchange telecommunications services within California. This decision grants authority for applicant to operate as a reseller of competitive local exchange services, subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-065 A98-04-025 - MTA Communications, Inc. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to offer local exchange, access and interexchange services. This decision grants authority for applicant to operate as a nonfacilities-based reseller of competitive local exchange services, subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-066 A98-04-007 - Pacific Gas & Electric Company ("PG&E") and Regents of University of California ("Buyer") for order under Pub.Util.C. 851 to sell and convey certain electric distribution facilities. This decision grants authority for PG&E to transfer to Buyer the property described in the application, subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-067 A98-03-001 - Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E") and City of Campbell for order under Pub.Util.C. 851 to sell and convey a streetlight system. This decision grants authority for PG&E to sell and convey to the City of Campbell the property (streetlight system) described in the application, subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-068 A98-03-025 - Southern California Gas Company, to establich Core Purchased Gas Account Imbalance Band. This decision approves the applicant's request to revise the calculation of the core subscription procurement charge ("CSPC") and core procurement charge ("CPC"), make conforming changes in its tariffs, establish a core purchased gas account imbalance band, and change the effective date of the monthly price for CSPC and CPC to the first calendar day of the month. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-069 A97-08-041 - Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E") and City of Santa Rosa for order under 851 of Pub.Util.C. to sell and convey a streetlight system. This decision grants authority for PG&E to sell and convey to the City of Santa Rosa the property (streetlight system) described in the application, subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-070 C91-03-037 - Digital Communications Network, Inc. vs. Cellular Reseller Association. In the process of Commission steps to clear out unnecessary and moot proceedings, a ruling was earlier issued proposing to close this proceeding. Having received no formal responses to the Commission's proposal, this decision orders C91-03-037 closed. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-071 A97-01-038 - California Water Service, for an order adopting certain language for use in Rule 15 main extension contracts. This decision denies the application. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-072 A98-05-029 - Ponderosa Water Co., Inc. ("Ponderosa") dba as Ponderosa Water Co., to sell and Tuolumne Utilities District to buy, the water system located north of Tuolumne City, serving 542 customers. This decision grants the authority sought in the application, such authority effective within six months after the effective date of this order, and directs further actions by Ponderosa. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-073 A98-04-059 - OmniCall, Inc. For certificate of public convenience and necessity to offer local exchange telephone service. This decision grants certificate of public convenience and necessity to applicant to operate as a reseller of competitive local exchange services, subject to terms and conditions. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-074 A98-04-039 - National Communications Association, Inc, and Universal Communications Group, Inc., for approval of pro forma assignment of certificate of public convenience and necessity. This decision grants the application pursuant to Pub.Util.C. 851 and in accordance with terms and conditions set forth in the application. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-075 I88-11-040 - Investigation of Commission's own motion into regulation of cellular radiotelephone utilities. A87-02-017; C86-12-023 Related matters. This decision grants The Utility Reform Network ("TURN") an award of $10,630 for its substantial contribution to the resolution of issues addressed in D97-06-109. These proceedings are closed. D98-07-076 A98-04-066 - Mini-Bus Systems, Inc. For authority of Carl Melvin to sell his shares and Fazi Bostajani (Buyer) to exercise his option to purchase said shares of stock pursuant to Pub.Util.C. 851. This decision authorizes Buyer to acquire and control Mini-Bus Systems, Inc. through the purchase of 75% of the outstanding shares of stock in the corporation from Carl Melvin, and orders Buyer to notify Rail Safety and Carriers Division in writing within fifteen (15) days after the date the transaction closes, such authorization deemed to be lapsed unless it is exercised within 90 days of the effective date of this order. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-077 A97-12-047 - Southern California Edison Company ("Edison"). For authority to adopt incentive based ratemaking mechanism specified in D96- 09-045 and D96-11-021. Interim decision. This decision issues interim order determining that Edison's performance-based ratemaking ("PBR") complies with D96-09-045 to establish PBR mechanisms addressing systemwide reliability; further, that on an interim basis Edison's customer satisfaction PBR is deemed to comply with D96-09-045 to establish PBR mechanisms that address the six most frequent customer requests, and that specific and objective measures of customer satisfaction shall be instituted during the midterm review process. The decision further orders Edison to file an application on March 1, 1999 that includes the interim report ordered in D96-09-092 to initiate the midterm review process, and further orders details required in an advice letter Edison is directed to submit within 60 days prior to the date it plans to close a business office. Finally, the decision's interim order directs Edison on the modification to determine customer satisfaction and specifies other details on future customer satisfaction surveys. D98-07-078 A96-03-045 - Mather Field Utilities, Inc. (On September 17, 1997, applicant changed its corporate name to West Coast Gas Company, Inc. ("WCG")). This decision grants petition of WCG for modification of paragraph "10" of D97-04-084 to read "The utility shall file for general rate case review of its utility operation by March 30, 2000" and directs WCG to submit a report on safety deficiencies to the Utilities Safety Branch, Consumer Services Division, within 60 days of the effective date of this order. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-079 A98-04-005 - Plains All American, Inc. for authority to acquire control of All American Pipeline Company. This decision grants authority to applicant to acquire control of All American Pipeline Company pursuant to the terms of the stock purchase agreement attached to the application, and directs applicant to inform the Commission in writing of the date of transfer within ten (10) days after transfer of control. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-080 A98-04-012 - IntraTel Group, Ltd ("IntraTel") and North American Telephone Network, LLC ("NATN") For authority to transfer the stock of NATN, an NDIEC operating in California, to IntraTel. This decision grants the application, directs NATN to continue to provide all services under the name of North American Telephone Network, Inc., authorized by D96-08-008 and to do so under its tariffs until it files new tariffs in its new name. The decision further directs actions on notification within 30 days following the transfer and the filing of new tariffs within 30 days of the completion of the transfer. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-081 A98-02-012 - San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and City of Poway for an order under Pub.Util.C. 851 to sell and convey a streetlight system. This decision grants the petition for SDG&E to sell and convey title to the City of Poway of a streetlight system and additionally directs certain implementing actions by SDG&E. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-082 I97-04-014 - Order instituting investigation on Commission's own motion and OSC whether Guy W. Martens, dba Western Cellular, Inc., has violated consumer protection laws and should be subject to sanctions or the imposition of operating requirements to advance consumer protection. This decision adopts and approves settlement stipulations in three (3) writings attached to the decision and directs all respondents to the proceeding to carry out their respective obligations under the stipulations. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-083 A98-03-043 - Blue & Gold Fleet, a Limited Partnership. For authority to increase fare levels for the transportation of passengers in vessel common carrier service between the Alameda Gateway area and the Port of Oakland on one hand, and authorized points in San Francisco on the other hand. This decision grants the application, and directs applicant to file in accordance with General Order 117 Series the revised tariff sheets included in the order. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-084 A95-12-056 - Voice Telephone Company. For a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a reseller of telephone services within the State of California. This decision dismisses the application with prejudice because of applicant's failure to proceed and orders applicant and its principals to cease and desist any provision, within California, of telecommunications services except by authority of the Commission. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-085 A98-04-060 - City of Roseville. For authority to remove the Berry Street crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Company tracks and construct a new improved crossing in Roseville, County of Placer. This decision grants the application subject to conditions cited in the order. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-086 A98-06-021 - San Jose Water Company ("San Jose"), for authority to issue and sell debentures not exceeding the aggregate amount of $60,000,000 and to execute and deliver loan agreement(s). This decision grants the application and directs San Jose to execute and deliver all related documents in the manner prescribed in the order. The decision further directs that the authority granted becomes effective when San Jose pays $36,000, the fee set forth by Pub.Util.C. 1904(b). This proceeding is closed. D98-07-087 A98-05-027 - San Gabriel Valley Water Company ("San Gabriel"). For authorization to (1) obtain debt capital not to exceed $30,000,000, and (2) obtain an exemption from the competitive bidding rule. This decision grants the application and authorizes San Gabriel to do designated tasks cited in the order deemed substantially consistent with those set forth in or contemplated by the application. The authority granted becomes effective when San Gabriel pays $17,632, the fee set forth by Pub.Util.C. 1904(b). This proceeding is closed. D98-07-088 A98-03-047 - Sierra Telephone Company, Inc. For an order authorizing it to issue notes in an amount not exceeding $35,500,000, and to execute a related agreement and supplemental security instruments. This decision grants the application and directs the applicant to file with the Telecommunications Division copies of the Telephone Loan Contract amendment, mortgage and security agreement, mortgage note, supplemental mortgages, other security instruments, and environmental compliance not later than 15 days after the documents have been executed, and directs other implementing actions. The authority granted becomes effective when Sierra Telephone pays $23,750, the fee set forth by Pub.Util.C. 1904(b). This proceeding is closed. D98-07-089 C96-11-029 - Nancy M. Horner and Vertec International, Inc., dba Vitosha, Ltd., vs. GTE of California, Inc. This decision dismisses the complaint with prejudice, and directs that $1,314.00, on deposit with the Commission, be disbursed to GTE of California, Inc. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-090 A97-09-009 - California Water Service Company ("CWS") for an order authorizing it to increase rates charged for water service in the South San Francisco district; A97-09-010 (same for Selma district); A97-09-011 (same for Oroville district); A97-09- 014 (same for Marysville district- related matters. This decision authorizes CWS general rate increases in the four (4) aforesaid districts, such authorized rates based on a rate of return on rate base of 9.32% with a corresponding rate of return of 10.35% on common equity. Decision directs various implementing actions by CWS. These proceedings are closed. D98-07-091 R95-04-043 - Order instituting rulemaking on Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. I95-04-044 Related matter. As to policies for increased retail pricing flexibility for Pacific Bell and GTE California Incorporated, This decision modifies D96-03-020 by changing Conclusion of Law no. 49 and adding Ordering Paragraph no. 16a. D98-07-092 A98-01-008 - Pacific Gas & Electric Company ("PG&E"). For authorization to sell certain generating plants and related assets pursuant to Pub.Util.C. 851. Interim decision. This decision issues an interim order that PG&E may continue an auction of the Potrero Power Plant, Pittsburg Power Plant, Contra Costa Power Plant, Sonoma County Geysers units, and Lake County Geysers units, but shall not accept final bids until further order of the Commission. Related actions were directed. Commissioner Knight filed a partial dissent. D98-07-093 R95-04-043 - Order instituting rulemaking on Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. I95-04-044 Related matter. This decision approves provisionally California-Nevada Code Administrator's ("CNCA") proposed education plan. Plan is subject to further revisions and augmentations to provide a satisfactory basis to achieve the objectives of customer awareness and acceptance of the 310 Numbering Plan Area ("NPA") over plan, including mandatory 1+10-digit dialing. Parties are directed to file comments by August 17, 1998 on the issue of how the PEP is to be funded. D98-07-094 R95-04-043 - Order instituting rulemaking on Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. I95-04-044 related matter. This decision authorized competitive local carriers ("CLCs") to use the advice letter process previously established in D94-05-051 for uncontroversial request for authorization to transfer or encumber assets or control pursuant to Pub.Util.C. 851 to 854. D98-07-095 C98-04-046 Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. ("Pac-West") vs. Evans Telephone Company and Volcano Telephone Company (collectively "defendants"). This decision grants preliminary injunction to motion by Pac-West, enjoining defendants from further rating of calls routed to the 209/231 and 209/856 prefixes as toll, such directive effective pending further order from the Commission. D98-07-096 R95-04-043 - Order instituting rulemaking on Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service. I95-04-044 related matter. This decision denies MediaOne Telecommunications of California, Inc's emergency motion for immediate allocation of NXX codes. D98-07-097 R96-11-004 - Order instituting rulemaking for electric distribution facility standard setting. This decision adopts rules set forth in "Appendix A" (of decision) for electric distribution utility emergency preparedness and response and in "Appendix B" for electric utility accident reporting. D98-07-098 R94-04-031 - Order instituting rulemaking on Commission's proposed policies governing restructuring California's electric services industry and reforming regulation. I94-04-032 related matter. This decision addresses the proposed work plan and budget of the Electric Education Trust ("EET") Administrative Committee ("EETAC"). Motion of the Greenlining Institute to accept the late filing of its comments on the proposed work plan is granted. Docket Office to accept for filing the Greenlining Institute's late filing of "Comments on behalf of the Greenlining Institute regarding the EET's proposed work plan and budget" as of November 4, 1997. EETAC to file its plan to implement its educational efforts, including a revised budget and schedule by September 30, 1998. Interested parties may file comments on EETAC's proposed plan within 21 days of the plan's filing date. EETAC to file the community-based organization (CBO) educational outreach plan, and a revised budget and schedule no later than September 30, 1998. Interested parties may file comments on the CBO plan within 21 days of the plan's filing date. EETAC to file its proposed plan and budget for the remaining life of the EET by February 2, 1999. Interested parties may file comments on the proposed plan and budget no later than March 5, 1999. CSD to submit a plan for a near- term educational effort by August 22, 1998. Directs Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison company to do certain actions, authorizes the assigned Commissioners to do certain actions, and directs the Director of Consumer Services Division ("CSD") to do certain actions. D98-07-099 I95-02-004 - Investigation on Commission's own motion into operations, practices and conduct of Sonic Communications dba SCI Communications ("Sonic"), to determine whether it has complied with laws, rules, regulations and its' tariff rules governing the manner in which California consumers are changed from one long-distance carrier to another. This decision revokes the operating authority of Sonic, currently a defunct entity, for unlawfully switching the presubscribed long distance service of California residential customers of other carriers to Sonic in violation of Pub.Util.C. 2889.5. This proceeding is closed. D98-07-100 A96-03-031 - Southern California Gas Company, for authority to revise its rates effective 1/1/97, in its Biennial Cost Allocation Proceeding, for a total reduction in annual revenue of approximately $147.9 million (5.7%). A96-04-030 - related matter. Order granting rehearing of D97-04-082 in part, and denying rehearing and modification in part. Modifies D97-04-082 to add a footnote at the end of the first sentence of the second paragraph on page 24 and to correct typographical errors. Denied application for rehearing of City of Long Beach. Granted a limited rehearing for purpose of addressing questions related to the allocation of ITCS costs between the core and noncore. Denies ORA's petition for modification of D97-04-082. D98-07-101 A94-12-005 - Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E"). For authority, among other things, to decrease its rates and charges for electric and gas service, and increase rates and charges for pipeline expansion service. In regard to rehearing applications filed by certain parties after D97-12-044. This decision grants a limited rehearing to modify D97-12-044 to correct the statement concerning whether AB 1890 precludes the closure of existing schedules to new customers, grants a limited rehearing for the purpose of modifying D97-12- 044 to amend the discussion concerning the allocation of California Alternate Rates for Energy ("CARE") costs, modifies D97-12-044 as specified, and denies a rehearing in all other respects. D98-07-102 A98-05-023 - Enserch Energy Services, Inc. For rehearing of Commission Resolution G-3233. Interim decision. This decision issues an interim order providing for the establishment of an evidentiary hearing, but only on condition that applicant Enserch affirms it is prepared to establish the specific facts the Commission has determined are necessary for supporting a demand charge reimbursement from Southern California Gas. D98-07-103 A96-04-020 - Toward Utility Rate Normalization ("TURN"). For rehearing of Resolution E-3447 regarding the economic development rate offered to Douglas Aircraft Co., by Southern California Edison Co. Denied. The allegations in the application for rehearing are deemed without merit. D98-07-104 A95-05-016 - Pacific Gas & Electric ("PG&E"). For authority to (I) establish its authorized rate of return for common equity, (ii) establish its authorized capital structure, (iii) adjust its cost factors for embedded debt and preferred stock, and (iv) establish its overall rate of return for calendar year 1996. A95-05-017; A95-05- 021; A95-05-022; A95-05-023-related matters. This decision denies the application of Economic & Technical Analysis Group ("ETAG") for a rehearing of Decision 96-10-072, one disapproving ETAG's request for intervenor compensation in the cited applications, but modifies D96-10-072 to delete any reference that Southern California Gas filed an opposition to ETAG's request for compensation. The proceedings are closed. D98-07-105 A96-10-038 - Pacific Enterprises, Enova Corporation, Mineral Energy Company, B Mineral Energy Sub and G Mineral Energy Sub. For approval of a plan of merger of Pacific Enterprises and Enova Corp. with and into B Mineral Energy Sub ("Newco Pacific Sub") and G Mineral Energy Sub ("Newco Enova Sub"), the wholly owned subsidiaries of a newly created holding company, Mineral Energy Company. This decision denies the City of Vernon application for rehearing of D98-03-073 (approving the merger of Pacific Enterprises and Enova Corp.). D98-07-106 I97-01-028 - Order instituting investigation into why passenger stage corporation certificate and the charter-party carrer certificate (PSG 8939) issued to North Shuttle Service, Inc. (respondent), dba Yellow Airport Express, should not be revoked. A97- 04-002 related matter. This decision stays the effective date of D98-05-019 until October 24, 1998 or until the date upon which the Commission renders a decision on rehearing, whichever occurs first. R98-07-037 Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's proposed policies and programs governing energy efficiency, low-income assistance, renewable energy and research development and demonstration R98-07-038 Commission Instituting Rulemaking for purposes of revising General Order 96- A regarding informal filings at the Commission RESOLUTIONS 7/23/98 ALJ-176- Ratification of preliminary 2997 determinations of category for proceedings initiated by application. The preliminary determinations are pursuant to Article 2.5, Rules 4 and 6.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. (See also Rule 63.2(c) regarding notice of assignment.) Adopted. E-3544 Approves with modifications establishment of a transmission revenue requirement reclassification memorandum account for Southern California Edison Company, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Approved with modifications. E-3553 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This resolution grants PG&E's request to deviate from the provisions of Public Utilities Code Section 320 and to install a recloser in the Monte Rio Area of Sonoma County. Granted. E-3555 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Advice Letters (AL) 2086-G, 1776-E, Southern California Edison Company (Edison) AL 1321-E, Southern California Gas company (SoCalGas) AL 2719-G, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) AL 1100-G, and 1104-E. This resolution approves as modified PG&E, Edison, SoCalGas, and SDG&E's submission for Commission approval proposals for the extension of 1998 energy efficiency programs through December 31, 1998 in accordance with ordering paragraph 3 of D98-05-018 and interim policy rules adopted in D97-12- 103. Approved as modified. E-3556 Advice Letter 175-E of Southern California Water Company (SCWC) dba Bear Valley Electric Service (BVE). This resolution approves BVE's request for authorization to increase rates by $112,000 to fund public purpose programs related to research and development, and renewable resource technologies, and submits unbundled electric rates consistent with D97-12- 093. Adopted. E-3557 Advice Letter 1180-E of Southern California Edison Company (Edison). For approval to simplify its past due notice and collection process currently in effect for domestic customers; and modify Form (No. 14574) O, Energy Statement, Format A ("Past Due" Notice). Approved subject to modification, otherwise rejected in 30 days. O-0024 Advice Letter 9 of SFPP, L.P. This resolution approves SFPP's request to cancel its tariff schedule Cal. PUC 85 (Local Tariff 17) from Fresno, California to Lemoore Naval Air Station, California. Granted. SX-16 Harmon Industries (Harmon) and Modesto and Empire Traction Company (M&ET). This resolution authorizes M&ET and Harmon to proceed with a safety demonstration project (the trial installation of an interactive network which provides real-time problem detection, recording and reporting) at 19 grade crossings in the City of Modesto, Stanislaus County. Granted. T-16157 All competitive local exchange carriers (CLCs). This resolution authorizes Media Once Telecommunication Inc.'s request and allows CLCs who are members of the Centralized Credit Check System (CCCS) to deviate from the CLCs Deposit Rule 5 in Appendix B of D95-07-054 to include the CCCS deposit rule. Granted. T-16158 Advice Letter 5 of American Express Telecom, Inc. (AET). Request of AET to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16159 Advice Letter 2 of Voyager Networks, Inc. (Voyager). Request of Voyager to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16160 Pacific Access Communications and Key Emerging Technology Services (PACKETS). Request of PACKETS to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16161 Advice Letter 9 of Microwave Services, Inc. (MS). Request of MS to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16162 Apollo Communications Services, LLC (Apollo). Request of Apollo to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16163 Optex, Inc. dba Optex Communications (Optex). Request of Optex to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16166 International Gateway Communications (IGC). Request of IGC to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16167 VoComm Telecommunications, Inc. (VoComm). Request of VoComm to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16168 Advice Letter 2 International Exchange Networks, Ltd. (IEN). Request of IEN to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16169 Advice Letter 3 of United Wats, Inc. (UW). Request of UW to revoke its certificate of public convenience and necessity. Granted. T-16170 Advice Letter (AL) 195 and supplemented by AL 195A Calaveras Telephone Company (Calaveras). This resolution grants Calaveras approval of customer notification and education plan in compliance with Public Utilities Code Section 2893 and Federal Communications Commission Reconsideration Order 98-187 which must be implemented and must thereafter be shown to be effective to the Commission's satisfaction before Calaveras can pass calling party numbers to interconnection carriers. Granted. T-16172 Public Advocates (PA), on behalf of the Pacific Telesis (Telesis)/SBC Merger Signatory Coalitions. This resolution acknowledges the proposed Organizational Charter (Charter) filed by PA on December 26, 1997. The proposed Charter creates an organization to implement the Commission's policy as set forth in D97-03-067 and D97-11-035 approving the merger of Telesis and SBC Communications, Inc. Adopted.. TL-18854 Resolution approving issuance of charter-party carrier certificates pursuant to Section 5374(b) of the Public Utilities Code. Granted. TL-18855 Resolution denying issuance of charter- party authority or household goods carrier authority for failure to satisfy statutory provisions of the Public Utilities Code and Commission General Orders. Adopted.. W-4103 Advice Letter 1031-W of Southern California Water Company, Metropolitan District. This resolution authorizes a rate base offset revenue increase of $304,355 or 0.5% additional annual revenue for 1998. Adopted.