Daily Calendar California Public Utilities Commission Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Page 35 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 Tuesday, May 12, 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/Arbitrator's Reports ú Advice Letter Filings ú Miscellaneous Transportation Items 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 ALJ Resolution ALJ 176-2992 regarding ratification of preliminary determinations of category and notice of assignment and two corrected Commission Decision Summaries are included in this calendar. REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS May 21, 1998 10 am San Francisco June 4, 1998 10 am San Francisco June 18, 1998 10 am San Francisco **Will be held at the State Board of Equalization, 450 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS (Not Open to the Public) ú Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered. ú May 18, 1998 1:30 pm San Francisco June 1, 1998 1:30 pm San Francisco June 15, 1998 1:30 pm San Francisco 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. The Payphone Service Provider's Enforcement Committee has proposed a Charter for approval by the CPUC. A protest must be made in writing and received within 20 days from the date of this calendar item. Protest must be delivered to Director, Telecommunications Division, 505 Van Ness Ave., Room 3203, 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, Michelle Diamonon at (707) 445-7875 for Eureka and Chico locations, and Sandra Graham at (213) 897-3544 for other locations). Date/Time Commissioner Location 5/13/98, 1 pm - 3 Henry Duque City Hall, 2nd floor pm 13230 East Penn Street Whittier 5/15/98, 9 am - Josiah Neeper State Office Building 12 pm 1350 Front Street, Room 4006 San Diego PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Public Meeting May 12, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of Designated Conference the Moscone Center) Leader: San Francisco Louise Perez/PG&E To join via teleconference: Reservation No. 4074787 Dial: (212) 748-2858 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, and 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 May 13, 1998 California Public Utilities 9:30 am - 3 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: Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes, Review/Approval of Administrative Report and Expenses, Review/Approval of Market Study RFP, Review/Approval of Bidders Conference Sub-Committee and Meeting Items, PUC Report and take follow-up actions to Commissioner Knight's meeting, Anti-Smoking Marketing Campaign Update, Set future Agenda items for Discussion and hear Public comments. If you would like to join the meeting by phone conference or in person, and/or receive a copy of the full agenda and meeting materials, please notify Vivien Wright, Executive Assistant at (510) 452-2757. Public Meeting: CARE and LIEE Committees of the Low Income Governing Board May 13, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 1:30pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of the Moscone Center) San Francisco To join via teleconference for the CARE Committee Dial (415) 904-8843 Pass Code 2368254# Reservation Number 4103965 To join via teleconference for the LIEE Committee Dial (415) 904-8834 Pass Code 5844919# Reservation Number 4103851 As provided for in Public Utilities Commission D.97-09-117, one or more LIGB 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. Parties experiencing difficulty may contact Confertech at (800) 252-5150 and provide the applicable reservation number listed above. Katherine McKenney is the conference leader for the CARE Committee call and Yvette Vazquez is the conference leader for the LIEE call. The CARE Committee and the LIEE Committee of the Low Income Governing Board will each meet on the following agenda: to begin planning process for making policy/program revisions for 1999 low income programs, including determining policy areas to investigate, outline workplan, designate tasks, identify needed information, identify sources of information, plan communication strategy with Advisory Committee. Public Meeting: The Low Income Governing Board (LIGB) May 13, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 1:30 pm - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of the Moscone Center) San Francisco To join via teleconference Dial (212) 293-3133 Pass Code 3146936# Reservation Number 4179547 As provided for in Public Utilities Commission D.97-09-117, one or more LIGB 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. Parties experiencing difficulty may contact Confertech at (800) 252-5150 and provide the applicable reservation number listed above. Henry Knawls is the conference leader for the call. The LIGB will meet on the following agenda: Chairperson's report, review meeting minutes, discuss legal and contract issues, develop alternatives for continuing LIGB work following February 4 State Personnel Board (SPB) letter ruling, address budget planning/ financial status, receive report on Advisory Committee activities, receive report on CARE and LIEE committee recommendations, review status of legislation, discuss policy planning issues, develop agenda for next Board meeting, and schedule future meetings. This meeting is open to the public; materials may be requested at least 24 hours in advance by calling 415-703-2565 and leaving a fax number. If necessary, immediately following the conclusion of the public meeting, the LIGB will hold an Executive Session (closed session) to discuss pending litigation regarding letters of agreement for outside consulting services, including the SPB's letter ruling of February 4, 1998, and the related case -- California State Employees Association et al. v. California State Personnel Board et al., Case No. 978CS03024 (Sacramento County Superior Court). The closed session is conducted pursuant to Government Code Sections 11126(e)(1), 11126(e)(2)(B)(i), and 11126(f)(6). Public Meeting May 14, 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 May 14, 1998 California Public Utilities 9:30 am - 4 pm Commission Auditorium 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco The Energy Division will convene the first meeting of the Statewide Consistency Working Group. As directed in the Assigned Commissioners' Ruling on Market Conditions Reports and Other Matters, issued on April 23, 1998, the purpose of the working group is to identify all places in which there are significant inconsistencies in the market structures, market offerings, rate structures, ratesetting methodologies, and rules of respondent gas utilities. The working group will focus on developing a comprehensive inventory of these differences, and offer recommendations as to which differences should be eliminated, as well as why and how they should be eliminated. The workshop is open to public and is wheelchair accessible. Please contact Sarita Sarvate (Ph:415-703-1506, e- mail:sbs@cpuc.ca.gov) or Gregory Wilson (Ph: 415-703-2159,e- mail:gaw@cpuc.ca.gov, FAX:415-703-2200. Public Meeting May 18, 1998 Scripps Cottage, Aztec Center 9 am - 7 pm San Diego State University Electric Education Trust 5500 Campanile Drive Administrative Committee San Diego Program Design Subcommittee Outreach Subcommittee Administrative Subcommittee The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) meets to consider work-plan implementation options following the February 4 SPB ruling and the draft decision of ALJ Wong, to discuss the points in the April 9 letter to Commissioners Knight and Neeper, to receive standing reports, to define specific tasks for the committee members, subcommittee members, and the EET staff, and to elect officers and appoint staff. Following the Administrative Committee meeting, the above-noted subcommittees will meet to discuss their assignments and plan strategies. The contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349. Public Meeting CANCELLED SEE MAY 22 MEETING May 18, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9:30 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 blk west of Moscone Center) San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency will meet to discuss the status of administrative and technical services to CBEE; the Interim Opinion: Policy Rules and Request for Proposals for Energy Efficiency Program Administrators (D. 98- 04-063); 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; utility status reports on 1998 energy efficiency programs; 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 Myers, (415) 387-1904. For further details about CBEE and this meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org . If necessary, immediately following the conclusion of the public meeting, the CBEE will hold an Executive Session (closed session) to discuss pending litigation regarding letters of agreement for outside consulting services, including the SPB's letter ruling of February 4, 1998, and the related case -- California State Employees Association et al. v. California State Personnel Board et al., Case No. 978CS03024 (Sacramento County Superior Court). The closed session is conducted pursuant to Government Code Sections 11126(e)(1), 11126(e)(2)(B)(i), and 11126(f)(6). Public Meeting AGENDA CHANGE May 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 approve the payment of telephone claims, review and approve administrative expenses, authorize administrative transfer, review/approval of administrative report and staffing concerns, review/approval of ULTSMB claims, review/acceptance of Amervest report, discussion/action of PUC Report items, future items for discussion and public comments. If you would like to join the meeting by phone conference and /or receive a copy of the full agenda and meeting materials please notify Vivien Wright, Executive Assistant, at (510) 452-2757. Public Meeting May 19, 1998 Scripps Cottage, Aztec Center 9 am -5 pm San Diego State University Continuation Meeting 5500 Campanile Drive Electric Education Trust San Diego Administrative Committee Program Design Subcommittee Outreach Subcommittee Administrative Subcommittee The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) meets to consider work-plan implementation options following the February 4 SPB ruling and the draft decision of ALJ Wong, to discuss the points in the April 9 letter to Commissioners Knight and Neeper, to receive standing reports, to define specific tasks for the committee members, subcommittee members, and the EET staff, and to elect officers and appoint staff. Following the Administrative Committee meeting, the above-noted subcommittees will meet to discuss their assignments and plan strategies. This is a continuation of the May 18 meeting. The contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349. Public Meeting May19, 1998 California Public Utilities 10 am - 3 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4206 San Francisco The TDD Placement Interim Committee will conduct a monthly meeting. For more information, please contact Adam Thaler at (415) 703-1157. Public Meeting May 19, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of Designated Conference the Moscone Center) Leader: San Francisco Louise Perez/PG&E To join via teleconference: Reservation No. 4074787 Dial: (212) 748-2858 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, and 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 May 20, 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, 213/323, 310, 408/831, 415, 510/925, 619, 714/949, 805, 818/626, 909, AND 916/530 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, 213/323, 310, 408, 415, 510/925, 619, 714/949, 805, 818/626, 909, and 916/530 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 MAY 12, 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 May 22, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9:30 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 blk west of Moscone Center) San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency will meet to discuss the status of administrative and technical services to CBEE; the Interim Opinion: Policy Rules and Request for Proposals for Energy Efficiency Program Administrators (D. 98- 04-063); 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; utility status reports on 1998 energy efficiency programs; 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 Myers, (415) 387-1904. For further details about CBEE and this meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org . If necessary, immediately following the conclusion of the public meeting, the CBEE will hold an Executive Session (closed session) to discuss pending litigation regarding letters of agreement for outside consulting services, including the SPB's letter ruling of February 4, 1998, and the related case -- California State Employees Association et al. v. California State Personnel Board et al., Case No. 978CS03024 (Sacramento County Superior Court). The closed session is conducted pursuant to Government Code Sections 11126(e)(1), 11126(e)(2)(B)(i), Public Meeting May 26, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 block west of Designated Conference the Moscone Center) Leader: San Francisco Louise Perez/PG&E To join via teleconference: Reservation No. 4074787 Dial: (212) 748-2858 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, and 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 May 28, 1998 California Public Utilities 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 4206 San Francisco The Payphone Service Providers Enforcment Committee will conduct a monthly meeting. For more information, please contact Adam Thaler at (415) 703-1157. Workshop Notice May 28 and 29, 1998 California Public Utilities 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue Training Room San Francisco The Telecommunications Division will conduct a workshop to identify the scope of issues to be included in an order instituting rulemaking regarding the Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) program changes and General Order 153 revisions, as per Resolution T-16128. Workshop-related documents which have been mailed to all telecommunications carriers, and parties in the service list of the Universal Service Proceeding (R.95-01-020/.95/01-021) and OII 83-11-05 on May 4, 1998, are available for downloading in the CPUC web site (www.cpuc.ca.gov). Interested parties may comment on these documents and on any other issues which they believe should be included in the OIR process and the revised GO 153, to the Director of the Telecommunications Division and to the service lists of the Universal Service Proceeding and OII 83- 11-05, on or before May 15, 1998. The agenda for the workshop will be posted in the Commission's web site by May 18, 1998. Please contact the following Telecommunications Division staff if you have any further questions: Joseph Abhulimen at (415) 703-1458, fax (415) 703-4405, e-mail jaa@cpuc.ca.gov or Zenaida Conway at (415) 703-2005, e-mail ztc@cpuc.ca.gov. The Commission's policy is to hold workshops in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. If specialized accommodations are needed, please call the Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 or TDD # (415) 703-2032 no later than Public Meeting May 28, 1998 Deaf and Disabled 10 am - 4 pm Telecommunications Program 1939 Harrison Street DDTP Conference Room, Suite 555 Oakland The FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE 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 PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATE! May 29, 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 (CRSAC) 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 June 2, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9:30 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 blk west of Moscone Center) San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency will meet to discuss the status of administrative, legal and technical services to CBEE and CBEE comments as required; the status of legislation impacting energy efficiency issues and CBEE comments if necessary; the status of the RFP for independent administration and associated Commission decisions; issues related to utility assets and liabilities and verification and other reporting requirements; the Technical Advisory Committee and CBEE operational matters; a review of 1998 energy efficiency programs including research RFPs; and planning for 1999 energy efficiency programs and research necessary to aid that planning process. The contact person is Sara Myers, (415) 387-1904. For further details about CBEE and this meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org . Public Meeting June 2, 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 June 2, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 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 June 10, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9:30 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 blk west of Moscone Center) San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency will meet to discuss the status of administrative, legal and technical services to CBEE and CBEE comments as required; the status of legislation impacting energy efficiency issues and CBEE comments if necessary; the status of the RFP for independent administration and associated Commission decisions; issues related to utility assets and liabilities and verification and other reporting requirements; the Technical Advisory Committee and CBEE operational matters; a review of 1998 energy efficiency programs including research RFPs; and planning for 1999 energy efficiency programs and research necessary to aid that planning process. The contact person is Sara Myers, (415) 387-1904. For further details about CBEE and this meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org . Public Meeting June 11, 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 June 16, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 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 June 24, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 9:30 am - 4 pm Energy Center 851 Howard Street (1 blk west of Moscone Center) San Francisco The California Board for Energy Efficiency will meet to discuss the status of administrative, legal and technical services to CBEE and CBEE comments as required; the status of legislation impacting energy efficiency issues and CBEE comments if necessary; the status of the RFP for independent administration and associated Commission decisions; issues related to utility assets and liabilities and verification and other reporting requirements; the Technical Advisory Committee and CBEE operational matters; a review of 1998 energy efficiency programs including research RFPs; and planning for 1999 energy efficiency programs and research necessary to aid that planning process. The contact person is Sara Myers, (415) 387-1904. For further details about CBEE and this meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at www.cbee.org . Public Meeting June 26, 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 (CRSAC) 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 June 30, 1998 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 10 am - 4 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. NEW FILINGS 5/1/98 A98-05- Southern California Edison Company, 013 for approval of demand-side management shareholder incentives for 1997 program year accomplishments and the second installment of shareholder incentives for the 1996 program year 5/1/98 A98-05- Southern California Edison Company, to 014 report on the valuation process for certain generation-related assets pursuant to D97-11-074 5/1/98 A98-05- Southern California Edison Company, to 015 address restructuring implementation costs pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 376, in compliance with Ordering Paragraph 18 of D97-11-074 PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING 4/27/98 R88-08-018 Commission rulemaking into natural gas procurement and system reliability issues R90-02-008 Commission rulemaking to change the structure of gas utilities' procurement practices and to propose refinements to the regulatory framework for gas utilities; Application for Rehearing of D98-03- 057 by Southern California Edison Company DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS 5/11/98 A97-10-051 Watertek Inc. for approval of acquisition of Spreckels Sewer System and rate request of $37.70 per month for residential service and industrial rates; Proposed decision of ALJ Garde ADVICE LETTER FILINGS NONE MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS May 12, 1998 Filings with Rail Safety and Carriers Division NONE ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS A97-11- Malcolm-Pacific Gas and Electric 004 Company, to identify cost savings for A97-11- revenue cycle services, etc., 011 Prehearing Conference held and A97-11- completed 012 REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR NONE NEW SETTINGS NONE 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 . 5/12/98 9:30 am NONE SCHEDULED 5./19/98 9:30 am NONE SCHEDULED 5/26/98 9:30 am NONE SCHEDULED 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 (OA) = Oral Argument (EH) = Evidentiary Hearing (WS) = Workshop (PPH) = Public Participation (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing Hearing (IAM) = Initial Arbitration (AH) = Arbitration Meeting Hearing (M) = Mediation 5/12/98 10:00 am (PHC)-Order Instituting Investigation ALJ I98-02- on the Commission's own motion into Bennett 025 the operations, marketing and sales Comr practicves of GTE California's Neeper Foreign Language Assistance Center, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 5/12/98 10:00 am (PHC)-City of Bakersfield vs. Union ALJ Ryerson C98-02- Pacific Railroad Company, for failure Comr Conlon 047 and refusal to maintain certain at grade railroad crossings in a safety manner in the City of Bakersfield, C98-02- and 048 (PHC)-City of Bakersfield vs. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, for failure and refusal to maintain certain at-grade C98-02- railroad crossings in a safety manner 049 in the City of Bakersfield. (PHC)-City of Bakersfield vs. Southern Pacific Railroad Company, for failure and refusal to adequately maintain properties located within the corporate limits of the city of Bakersfield Council of Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield 5/12/98 10:00 am (PHC)-Eric Diesel vs. Pacific Gas and ALJ Weiss C98-01- Electric Company, for failure to Comr Duque 032 comply with a California Public Utilities Commission decision and for failure to exercise good faith in installing power lines on complainant's property, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 5/13/98 1:30 pm (PHC)-Southern California Water AJ Walker A96-11- Company, to increase rates in order Comr 007 to recover costs resulting from Knight participation in the State Water Project under contractwith the Central Coast Water Authority and other related costs to deliver water in its Santa Maria District, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 5/14/98 2:00 pm (PHC)-Southern California Edison ALJ A96-06- Company, for a certificate of public Careaga 033 convenience and necessity to Comr construct electrical facilities with Neeper voltages between 50 kV and 200 kV Big Bear City Community Services District, 301 W Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City 5/15/98 9:00 am (PHC)-Mark Baker vs. Pacific Bell, ALJ Bushey C97-12- for improper switch service and not Comr 032 providing busy signal; request to Knight restore digital service to 128K State Office Building, Office of Administrative Hearings, Room 6022, 1350 Front Street, San Diego 5/15/98 9:30 am (PHC)-Westmount Condominium ALJ C98-03- Association vs. Southern California Careaga 007 Edison Company, for failure to Comr reinstall meter in a timely manner, Conlon Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 5/15/98 10:00 am (PHC)-Pacific Bell, application to ALJ A97-11- modify certin affiliate transaction Rosenthal 040 rules as contained in D.87-12-067, Comr D.92-07-072, and D.86-01-026, to Conlon facilitate the post-mergr consolidation of support services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 5/18/98 10:00 am (EH)-Christopher Gray vs Pacific Bell ALJ C97-11- and GTE California, for failure to McVicar 028 provide payphone pricing information Comr Duque which is accessible to blind customers in violation of Federal and State laws regarding equal access to telecommunications facilities, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also May 19-22. San Francisco) 5/18/98 10:00 am (EH)-Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ A97-11- Company, to identify cost savings for Malcolm 004 revenue cycle services provided by Comr Duque other entities and to propose credits for end-use customers in such A97-11- circumstances, and 011 (EH)-Southern California Edison Company, to identify cost savings for revenue cycle services provided by other entities and to propose net avoided-cost credits for end-use A97-11- customers in such circumstances for 012 implementation on 1/1/99, and, (EH)-San Diego Gas & Electric Company, to identify cost savings for revenue cycle services provided by other entities and to propose credits for end-use customers in such circumstances for implementation no later than 1/1/99, Phase 2, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco; (also May 19-22, 26-29, and June 1-5, San Francisco) 5/18/98 10:00 am (EH)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ R93-04- Rulemaking on Commission's own motion McKenzie 003 to govern open access to bottleneck Comr Duque I93-04- services and establish a framework 002 for network architecture development of dominant carrier networks, and (EH)-Commission Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission's own motion into open access and network architecture development of dominant carrier networks, and related matter, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also May 19-22, May 26-29, and June 1-5, San Francisco) 5/18/98 3:00 pm (PHC)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ I98-04- Investigation, into the operations and Malcolm 010 practices of the San Diego Gas and Comr Duque Electric Company in connection with its compliance with requirements to maintain proper clearance between power lines and vegetation, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 5/19/98 10:00 am (EH)-W. Victor vs. GTE California and ALJ Walker C92-02- Does 2001-2010, for correction of Comr Duque 032 telephone billing of $65.04 due to (And billing errors, and related matters, related Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles matters) (also May 19-22, Los Angeles) 5/26/98 10:00 am (EH)-Southern California Edison ALJ A97-12- Company, for an order approving Gottstein 043 termination agreement for termination Comr Duque of Interim Standard Offer No. 4 Power Purchase Agreement with Harbor Cogeneration Company, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also May 27-29, San Francisco (OA) July 14, San Francisco) 5/27/98 10:00 am (PHC) Norman Phillips vs. Southern ALJ Ryerson C97-05- Pacific Transportation Company, for Comr Conlon 003 rehabilitation of nine crossings in Orange County, pursuant to GO 72-B, Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, 5/27/98 2:00 pm (PHC)-Airport Cruiser to transfer and ALJ Ryerson A97-05- Buslink Corp to acquire the passenger Comr Bilas 049 stage certificate and for finding of revocation of PSC-5877 error, City of Santa Ana, Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana 5/27/98 2:00 pm (EH)-Preferred Transportation, Inc., ALJ Ryerson A97-11- dba SuperShuttle, for authority to Comr Bilas 006 extend its existing passenger stage certificate to include: scheduled service over the most direct routes from points in communities in Orange County, on the one hand, and Los Angeles International Airport and Orange County Airport, on the other hand (1430) South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana 5/28/98 10:00 am (PHC)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ Bushey I98-03- Investigation into the operations, Comr Neeper 039 practices and conduct of America's Tele-Network Corp. (ATN), John 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 5/29/98 9:30 am (PHC)-Pacific Gas and Electric ALJ Wetzell A97-12- Company, for authority to increase Comr Bilas 020 rates and charges for electric and gas service effective 1/1/99, and I97-11- (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, San Francisco (also (EH) June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-30, July 1-3, July 6-10 July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, San Francisco; Rebuttal Hearings August 17-21, Update Hearings November 9-13 and November 16, San Francisco) 6/1/98 10:00 am (EH)-Landmark Communications, Inc., ALJ Ramsey A97-07- for certificate of public convenience Comr Bilas 008 and necessity to resell interLATA and intraLATA telecommunications services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also June 2-5, San Francisco) 6/8/98 10:00 am (PHC)-Commission Rulemaking to revise ALJ R87-11- time schedule for rate case plan and Stalder 012 fuel offset proceedings, Comr Commission Courtroom, San Francisco Neeper 6/9/98 10:00 am (EH)-Southern California Gas Company, ALJ A97-12- for authority to unbundle core Malcolm 048 interstate pipeline transportation, Comr Commission Courtroom, San Francisco Knight also June 10 and 11, San Francisco) 6/9/98 10:00 am (EH)-Irvine Apartment Communities, ALJ Walker C98-02- Inc., by and through its agent, Comr 020 CoxCom Inc., dba Cox Communications Knight Orange County and Cox California Telcom, Inc. vs. Pacific Bell, for violation of tariff obligations and failure to comply with request to reconfigure existing wiring and to install a cross-connect facility, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also June 10-12, San Francisco) 6/12/98 12:30 pm (ECP)-Rodney W. Lucas and LaDonna M. ALJ Barnett C98-03- Lucas vs. Southern California Gas 055 Company, for refund of the overbilled amount of $194.91, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 6/15/98 10:00 am (EH)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ Ryerson I97-06- Investigation, on the Commission's Comr Bilas 036 own motion, into the operations and practices of Elite Moving and Storage, Inc. and its chairman, John Small and its President, Chad Price, as individuals, respondents, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco, (also June 16-17, San Francisco) 6/15/98 1:30 pm (PHC)-Richard L. Steiner vs. Southern ALJ C96-08- California Gas Company, and Palm Weissman 028 Springs Mobilehome Properties, dba Comr Sahara Mobilehome Park, for Conlon overcharges and rate discrimination, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 6/16/98 9:00 am (EH)-Commission Order Instituting ALJ Bushey I98-04- Investigation into the operations and Comr Neeper 033 practices of affiliated companies Future Net Inc. and Future Net Online, Inc. dba Future Electric Network and individuals Alan Setlin and Larry Huff, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 6/16/98 2:00 pm (PHC)-Southern California Water ALJ Walker A98-03- Company, for authority to increase Comr Duque 029 rates by $661,700 or 34/51% in 1999; A98-03- by $249,000 or 9.71% in 2000; and by 030 $258,800 or 9.19% in 2001 in the A98-03- Desert District, and related matters, 031 Commission Courtroom, San Francisco A98-03- 0332 A98-03- 033 A98-03- 034 6/17/98 11:00 am (EH)-Credit Bureau Northern ALJ Malcolm C94-12- California vs. U.S. Sprint Comr Knight 042 Communications Company, for failure to comply with the terms of Agreement; to refund service charges of over $20,000 and sign up rebate of $10,000, Council Chambers, City of Sonoma, 177 First Street, Sonoma 6/19/98 10:00 am Utility Resource Management Group on ALJ C97-10- behalf of the Las Virgenes Unified Ryerson 059 School District vs. Southern Comr California Edison Company, for Neeper overbilling due to erroneous classification as TOU-8 instead of I-6 Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles 6/29/98 9:00 am (EH)-Citizens Utilities Company of ALJ A97-11- California, for a general rate McVicar 007 increase of $210,305 or 31.97% for Comr Duque the year 1998; $34,846 or 4.0% for the year 1999; attrition revenue increase of 3.8% for the year 2000 in A97-11- the Felton District, and 008 (EH)-Citizens Utilities Company of California, for a general rate increase of $481,362 or 38.3% for the year 1998; no increase is being A97-11- requested for 1999 and the attrition 009 year 2000 in the Larkfield District, and ((EH)-Citizens Utilities Company of California, for a general rate increase of $1,400,275 o 9.0%$ for the year 1998; $1,274,163 or 7.4% for the year 1999; an attrition revenue increase of 6.9% for the year 2000 in the Sacramento District, Commission Courtroom, San Frtancisco 7/6/98 10:00 am (EH)-Reliable Payphone Company vs. ALJ Galvin C97-12- Pacific Bell, for refusal to transfer Comr 041 payphone ANI's to New LEC; for Neeper fraudulent representations; for unlawful or improper termination of service; for improper late charges; for unlawful retaliation, Room B-107, State Office Building, 1350 Front Street, San Diego (also July 7-8, San Diego) 7/22/98 9:30 am (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 Neeper company structure, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco;(EH) for 10 am, July 27, San Francisco (also July 28-31;August 3-7 and 10-14) Closing Argument before Assigned Commissioner for 9 am, October 15, San Francisco 7/15/98 10:00 am (EH)-Rulemaking on the Commission's ALJ R95-04- own motion into competition for local Pulsifer 043 exchange service, and Comr I95-04- (EH)-Investigation on the Conlon 044 Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also July 16-17, 20-24, San Francisco) 8/3/98 10:00 am (PHC)-Pacific Bell, for authority to ALJ Galvin A98-02- categorize business inside wire Comr 017 repair, interexchange carrier Conlon directory assistance, and limited call control service as Category III services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 4-7, San Francisco) 8/3/98 A95-05- (EH)-Southern California Edison ALJ Barnett 049 Company, for authority to revise its Comr Knight A94-05- energy cost adjustment bill factors, 044 its electric revenue adjustment A93-05- billing factorts, its low-income rate 044 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 (also August 4 and 5, San Francisco) 8/10/98 10:00 am (EH)-San Diego Gas & Electric ALJ Minkin A98-01- Company, for authority to implement a Comr 014 distribution performance ratemaking Neeper mechanism, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also August 11-14,, 17-21, and September 14-16, San Francisco (PPH) for September 23 and 24 with places to be announced 9/28/98 10:00 am (EH)-Rulemaking on the Commission's ALJ R95-04- own motion into competition for local Pulsifer 043 exchange service, and Comr I95-04- (EH)-Investigation on the Conlon 044 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) 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. 5/5/98 A96-12-009 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to identify and separate components of electric rates effective January 1, 1998, and A96-12-011 San Diego Gas and Electric Company, for authority to unbundle rates and products, and A96-12-019 Southern California Edison Company, proposing the functional separation of cost components for energy, transmission and ancillary services, distribution, public benefit programs and nuclear decommissioning, to be effective 1/1/98 in conformance with D95-12-036 as modified by D96-01-009, the 6/21/96 ruling of assigned Commissioner Duque, D96-10-074, and AB 1890. Summary: On May 1, 1998, the California Retailers Association (CRA) sent a letter (attached to the notice) to Cmmr. Bilas. Copies of the letter were also sent to Cmmrs. Knight, Conlon, Duque, and Neeper. Attached to the letter was a copy of the work papers that support the analysis presented to the Commission on April 21, 1998. The letter reiterated the core arguments articulated in the ex-parte communication which occurred on April 21, 1998. Filer: California Retailers association Contact: Judy Mack Phone: (916) 443-1975 CORRECTED COMMISSION DECISION SUMMARY WHICH WAS APPEARED IN THE DAILY CALENDAR OF MAY 8, 1998 4/23/98 D98-04-066 R95-04-043 - Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange services. I95 -04-044 - Related matter. Facilities-based local exchange carriers operating within the service territories of Pacific Bell and GTE California Incorporated to file under seal the recorded data as set forth on 5/23/98. D98-04-067 R94-04-031 -Order Instituting Rulemaking on the Commission's proposed policies governing restructuring California's electric service industry and reforming regulation. I94-04-032 - Related matter. Accepts the Low Income Governing Board's withdrawal of its application for rehearing of D97-09- 117. D97-09-117, is modified as set forth. Comments on the crafting of a rule prohibiting the use of teleconferencing to convene a quorum is due on 6/22/98. RESOLUTION REGARDING RATIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS OF CATEGORY For purposes of Rule 63.2(c), notice of the assignment is the day the assignments associated with this preliminary categorization document appear in the Daily Calendar following the Commission business meeting. 5/7/98 ALJ - 176- Ratification of preliminary 2992 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. The preliminary determination schedule is shown below. PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2992 (5/7/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-04- CRL Network * RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 031 Services, RATESETTIN R Inc., for G LEUTZA registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- Wholesale RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT O'DONNE 032 Airtime, Inc. G LL for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to resell local exchange telecommunicat ions services A98-04- California RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO BILAS RYERSON 034 Western G Railroad, Inc., and California Western Land Associates A98-04- Mystic RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT O'DONNE 035 Alliance G LL Group, Inc., for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide resold intraLATA and interLATA telecommunicat ions services to the extent authorized in I87-11-033 PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2988 (3/12/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-04- Park `N View, *RATESETTI RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 036 Inc., for NG R registration LEUTZA as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- USA Shuttle RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 038 Services Inc., G R KOSS for authority to operate a passenger stage corporation with expanded points within Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda and San Joaquin Counties between San Jose International Airport, San Francisco Airport International Airport, and Oakland Airport A98-04- National RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT WALKER 039 Communications G Association, Inc., and Universal Communications Group, Inc., for the former to transfer to the later their certificate of public convenience and necessity A98-04- LA Cellular * RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 040 Long Distance, RATESETTIN R LLC, for G LEUTZA registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- San Diego Gas RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES CONLON CAREAGA 041 and Electric G Company, for authority to sell Station B at Kettner and Broadway in downtown San Diego to Monaghan Company LLC PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2988 (3/12/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-04- Jones Telecom- *RATESETTI RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 043 munications of NG R California, LEUTZA Inc., for registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- Communications RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT WALKER 044 Brokers & G Consultants, Inc., to expand its current certificate of public convenience to include authorization to provide competitive local exchange services on a resale basis A98-04- Pacific *RATESETTI RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 045 Centrex NG R Services, LEUTZA L.L.C., for registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 1013 and D97-06-107 A98-04- Alameda RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 047 Corridor G R KOSS Transportation Authority (ACTA), for an order authorizing the construction of the Alameda Corridor's Redondo Junction Grade Separation Project A98-04- Pacific Bell, RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES CONLON GALVIN 048 for authority G to categorize residence inside wire repair as a category III service PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2988 (3/12/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-04- Convergent RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT WALKER 049 Communications G , Inc., for transfer and convergent Communications Services, Inc., for acquisition of a certificate of public convenience and necessity and for approval of a pro forma change of control under Section 854 of the Public Utilities Code A98-04- Southern RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES NEEPER STALDER 050 California G Edison Company, for order approving agreements restructuring the negotiated parallel generation agreement between Southern California Edison Company and Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners I A98-04- Catalina RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 051 Channel G R KOSS Express, Inc., for authority to establish a zone of rate freedom for its vessel common carrier service between authorized Southern California mainland points and authorized points on Santa Catalina Island A98-04- Accelerated RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT WALKER 052 Connections, G Inc., for approval of a pro forma change of control and transfer of a certificate of public convenience and necessity PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2988 (3/12/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-04- Kevin Fonseca RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 053 and Sharon G R KOSS Fonseca, dba Friendship Transportation Service, for authority as a passenger stage corporation to perform scheduled service between Temecula and Centre City of San Diego A98-04- DMJ * RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 054 Communications RATESETTIN R , Inc., for G LEUTZA registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- Trans Coast * RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 055 Communication, RATESETTIN R Inc., for G LEUTZA registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- OmniCall, * RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 058 Inc., for RATESETTIN R registration G LEUTZA as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-04- OmniCall, RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT O'DONNE 059 Inc., for a G LL certificate of public convenience and necessity to offer local exchange telephone services A98-04- City of RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 060 Roseville, to G R KOSS remove the Berry Street crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Company tracks and construct a new improved crossing in the City of Roseville, County of Placer PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2988 (3/12/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-04- Supershuttle RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES DUQUE BUSHEY 061 of San G Francisco, Inc. and Affiliates, for an exemption from Section 851- 854 of the California Public Utilities Code A98-04- PEAK * RATESETTING NO N/A EXAMINE 062 Communications RATESETTIN R , Inc., for G LEUTZA registration as an interexchange carrier telephone corporation A98-05- Pacific Gas RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES NEEPER GOTTSTE 001 and Electric G IN Company, for approval of demand-side management shareholder incentives for 1997 program year accomplishment s, and second claim for incentives for 1996 program year accomplishment s A98-05- Intellicall RATESETTIN RATESETTING NO KNIGHT O'DONNE 002 Operator G LL Services, Inc., for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide local exchange service on a resale basis as a competitive local carrier A98-05- Southwest Gas RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES KNIGHT PATRICK 003 Corporation, G to maintain its authorized rate of return adopted in D94- 12-022 and to integrate further review of applicant's rate of return into its next general rate case filing PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION SCHEDULES Resolution ALJ 176-2988 (3/12/98) ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY HEARING NUMBER SHORT TITLE CATEGORY DETERMINATIO EXPECTE COMR ALJ N D A98-05- San Diego Gas RATESETTIN RATESETTING YES NEEPER GOTTSTE 005 & Electric G IN Company, to increase its gas and electric revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishment s for demand- side management program years 1996 and 1997 in the 1998 annual earnings assessment proceeding * NDIEC Registration Application