Public Utilities Commission of the State of California Wesley M. Franklin, Executive Director Headquarters Southern California Office 505 Van Ness Avenue 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94102 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (415) 703-2782 (213) 576-7000 Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Daily Calendar Tuesday, October 12, 1999 ? Regular Commission Meetings ? Notices ? Subscription Information (Daily Calendar and Agenda) ? Commissioner Office Hours ? Public Meetings and Workshops ? Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code  311(g)) ? New Filings ? Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing ? Draft Decisions/Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer's Decisions/ Arbitrator's Reports ? Advice Letter Filings ? Miscellaneous Transportation Items ? Miscellaneous Telecommunication Matters ? Adjournments/Resettings/Submissions ? Removals from Calendar ? New Settings ? Law and Motion Hearings ? Final Oral Argument ? Hearings ? Notice of Denial of Request for Ex Parte Meeting ? Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code 1701.3(c)) ? Notice of Ex Parte Communications REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS October 21, 1999 10 am San Francisco November 4, 1999 10 am San Francisco November 18, 1999 10 am San Francisco COMMISSION RATESETTING DELIBERATIVE MEETINGS (Not Open to the Public) Ratesetting Deliberative Meeting dates are reserved as noted but will only be held if there are ratesetting matters to be considered. October 18, 1999 1:30 pm San Francisco November 1, 1999 1:30 pm San Francisco November 15, 1999 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; Suite 500, 320 West 4th Street in Los Angeles; or Room 4006, 1350 Front Street in San Diego. All documents sent through the mail for formal filing should be addressed ONLY to the Commission's Docket Office, Room 2001, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. Charge for Commission Documents To purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00. 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. 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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) 576-7055. Date/Time Commissioner Location NONE PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Stakeholder Roundtable on CPUC Innovations October 12, 1999 1 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue Auditorium San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) The Stakeholder Roundtable is a key element of our ongoing effort to assure that the way the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) conducts business is fully aligned with evolving publicly-valued needs and expectations. Federal and state utility deregulation, technological change, as well as other current issues with widespread impact including area code proliferation, local and long distance telephone competition, competition in electricity services, and the need for consumer education and protection in competitive industries. All of these make it imperative for the CPUC to continue to strive to address stakeholder and public needs in innovative and efficient ways. The goal of the Stakeholder Roundtable is to hear your suggestions for specific, feasible, needed innovations at the CPUC with respect to, for instance, changes in processes, rules, ways of conducting business, and ways we interact and communicate with the public and others. We also seek ideas from our employees on how we can make the Commission a more fulfilling place to work. Recently, the Commission issued its Draft 1999 - 2000 CPUC Business Plan for stakeholder review and comment (available www.cpuc.ca.gov). Within it are ongoing process reform efforts, planned innovations in expanded electronic access to the CPUC, and additional planned streamlined procedures to benefit stakeholders and the public directly. The Draft Business Plan incorporates a set of eight good government initiatives I proposed this spring and the Directors' responses to an innovation survey conducted by the Governor's Office of Innovation in Government. These documents are available on the Commission website in association with this notice. The Stakeholder Roundtable is intended to go a step further by enabling us to hear firsthand from electric, telephone, and gas utilities and providers, rail, water, transportation, and other regulated entities. We also seek input from the public, consumer groups, industry labor representatives, legislators, the Administration, other government agencies, employee advocacy groups and employee union representatives about innovations or improvements you think we should make to better serve public and stakeholder interests, and how we should begin to implement them expeditiously. Contact Garret Shean at 415-703-1114; 916-327-1416, or Gshean@cpuc.ca.gov by September 13th if you wish to be a Stakeholder Roundtable participant. Submission Instructions for Stakeholder Roundtable: As a starting point, the Roundtable will consider: Where are we now? Where should we be? How do we get there? In asking, "Where should we be?" the Commissioners seek constructive ideas on making the agency effective, efficient, and future-oriented. Areas for discussion might include, for example: New or evolving regulatory models for the Commission's regulatory, oversight, education, consumer protection, and enforcement roles; Communication, both to and from the Commission, and access to Commission information, focusing on ease of use, availability of information or employees, and the timeliness and value of available information; Electronic interfacing between the Commission and stakeholders, and e-business processes including the transferring information to and sharing of databases; The development of expert systems or automated processes for repetitive business processes; and Feedback mechanisms to continuously inform the Commission of a need to re-align its processes to address changing circumstances or enhanced technology. Responses: The Commission requests that stakeholder responses be submitted electronically at Gshean@cpuc.ca.gov. Internal PUC submissions are to GPS on Outlook. Hardcopy submissions may be mailed to Mr. Shean, Room 5119, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102 The Commission requests that all potential participants provide on or before September 20, 1999, a one-page summary of their innovation suggestions so that they can be compiled into general topic areas for panel selection and circulated electronically to participants prior to the Roundtable to facilitate a valuable dialogue. An agenda, including a designation of topic panels, for the Roundtable will be returned to all respondents on October 5, 1999. Non-panel participants may address the Roundtable during a general comment period. Following the initial Roundtable, staff teams will review the replies, conduct any needed public workshops to discuss comments on stakeholder suggestions, and prepare an implementation plan for Commission consideration. Stakeholder Innovation Roundtable - Agenda October 12, 1999 1 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue Auditorium San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) Introduction: President Bilas, Commissioner Hyatt, and Steve Nissen of the Governor's Office of Innovation in Government (Moderator) First Panel: The Role and Transformation of Government (1:10 - 2:20 p.m. Break 2:20 - 2:30 p.m.) The revolution in deregulating traditional utility industries sought to advance and protect the public interest through open access and competitive markets to gain efficiencies, economies and innovations unavailable or unlikely through the traditional regulatory model. The PUC and its sister agencies are challenged to continue into uncharted territory beyond market startup to continuously refine their roles and the means to provide innovative services to all stakeholders. In reaching for creative, outside the box service scenarios, the Commission should consider: What is the role of government? How has it changed with deregulation? How will it change over the next decade? What is the nature of innovation? How is a climate to foster it facilitated? What use is it in government? How can innovation, competition and regulation be mixed? How can a regulatory organization reinvent itself to eliminate historical bureaucracy and move to 21st century strategies? What's our bigger picture? What impacts do our decisions have globally? What do our stakeholders want and need? Panel Participants: David Wirick, National Regulatory Research Institute; Ken Malloy, Center for the Advancement of Energy Markets; (pending: Cambridge Energy Research Associates) NOTE: All panelists are urged to respond to the remarks of Panel 1 in their subsequent presentations. Second Panel: e-PUC - Upgraded Web site and Electronic Business Processes (2:30 - 3:15 p.m.) The PUC was in the vanguard of California agencies establishing the first generation Internet web sites to provide information to the public and our stakeholders about activities of the agency. As the PUC passes through the Y2K era, we perceive a need to develop a web site which not only provides users access to our decisions and public records (pursuant to SB 779) but also creates a dynamic gateway into the PUC's business processes and knowledge base. What dynamic information about Commission activities is useful for regular users of the PUC web site? What static "library" of decisions and public records do web site users need? Assuming an electronic filing and service capability for PUC proceeding participants is needed, how should issues of security, confidentiality, and certification of service be addressed? What types of information would add value to consumer web site users? Should consumer education materials be interactive and/or multi-lingual? Should the PUC objectively compile and present comparison-shopping information on services subject to its oversight? Are there potential processing benefits from the secured sharing of databases between the PUC and service providers, including the PUC's processing of customer complaints? Panel Participants: Gary Beckman, AT&T; Philip Stohr, Downey, Brand, Seymour & Rohwer; Tim McCallion, GTE; Evelyn Lee, MCI WorldCom; DeAnn Hapner, PG&E; Richard Goldberg, Sprint; TURN (pending: Pacific Bell) Third Panel: Streamlining Processes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Break 4:00 - 4:10) Historically, many of the PUC's regulatory processes were patterned after a judicial model to provide impartiality and transparent fact-finding and decision-making processes. Due to legislatively perceived problems, additional rules and processes were added to the judicial model, making it at times inappropriately burdensome and lengthy. For participants in the fast-paced competitive marketplaces being processed in the regulatory regime, too much time results in opportunities lost. What alternatives to the traditional judicial model are available for the regulatory and policy-making processes of the PUC? How can the use of alternative dispute resolution processes be maximized? What safeguards can be built into less legalistic and more collaborative processes to assure open, fair and impartial policy-making and decision-making? How can the advice letter process be expedited while still affording complete analysis and opportunity to be heard? Panel Participants: Timothy Smith, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; Evelyn Lee, MCI WorldCom, DeAnn Hapner, PG&E; Michael Hoover, SCE; Thomas Brill, Sempra; TURN; Carol Harris, Union Pacific; Mike Anderson, United Transportation Union Participants' Statements and Public Comment Period (4:10 p.m. - Closing) Roundtable participants not in a previous panel may briefly elaborate on their written submissions. There will also be a general public comment period. Public Meeting - Low Income Governing Board October 12, 1999 10 am - 4 pm October 13, 1999 9 am- 3 pm Proteus Fresno County Regional Office Manchester Center 1901 East Shields, Suite 150 Fresno, CA The Board will meet to discuss the following topics: Committee and CPUC Updates. Review recent Commission rulings. Discuss utility testimony and RFP submissions and Finalize LIGB Report. Discuss and determine schedule for preparation of LIGB PY2001 program and policy recommendations. Request utility joint proposal for uniform statewide implementation of CARE and LIEE programs for PY2001 program development. Discuss new nominees for Board. Review and discuss Board expenditures. Discuss and decide on pilot recommendations to CPUC. Discuss pending Commission decisions or orders and potential comments on Draft Resolution concerning the needs assessment pursuant to E- 3601. Review critical path. Review recent legislation. Review 12/22/98 LIGB RFP filing to determine which items are still relevant. Provide an open forum to discuss CARE and LIEE issues of public Concern. This location is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Edna O'Leary at (415) 703-2626. Closed Session: At a convenient time during, or at the conclusion of the meeting, the LIGB may have a closed session to discuss items of litigation. The LIGB is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code, Section 1126(e)(2)(b). Public Meetings - CPUC Draft Environmental Impact Report First Meeting: October 13, 1999 Starts at 6 pm Second Meeting: October 14, 1999 Starts at 6 pm Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street Lodi Isleton Community Center 208 Jackson Boulevard Isleton The CPUC invites all interested agencies and the public to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Lodi Gas Storage Application. The Draft EIR can be viewed at the Sacramento, Lodi, Walnut Grove, Isleton, and Stockton Public Libraries. The deadline for submitting written comments on the Draft EIR is November 11, 1999. The CPUC released for public review and comment a Draft EIR for the project. Lodi Gas Storage, LLC, applied to the CPUC for approval to construct and operate a natural gas storage field near Lodi, California, and an approximately 33-mile pipeline in California's San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties. The Draft EIR contains environmental analyses and recommended mitigation measures for impacts that may occur if the project is approved. The CPUC's review analyzed topics such as agricultural, air quality, biological, and water resource impacts for the proposed pipeline and alternative routes. Two alternative routes follow public rights-of-way and an existing PG&E pipeline, and another alternative is a composite of all of the pipeline routes. If approved, the CPUC will grant Lodi Gas Storage, LLC, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. The proposed project includes a separation facility that removes the water from gas, 11 natural gas withdrawal/injection wells, three monitoring wells, a compressor and dehydration station, and a 33-mile pipeline. The natural gas pipeline would connect to PG&E's pipeline system. Lodi Gas Storage plans to use the storage and pipeline to respond to market demands and fluctuations in the price of natural gas. For questions about the meetings, contact the CPUC information line at 415/989-1446, extension 85. Contact the Public Advisor's office (415-703-2074) for more information on the public participation hearing. For more information about the project and about the environmental review process, visit the web site at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/divisions/energy/environment/info/lodi-gas.htm Workshop Notice - Number Utilization Study Workshop October 14, 1999 9 am California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue Hearing Room E San Francisco The workshop is a vehicle for discussion between the Commission's Telecommunications Division staff and telecommunications industry representatives concerning the parameters of the central office code utilization study to be conducted for the 310 Numbering Plan Area (NPA) as mandated by Decision (D.) 99-09-067. A preliminary draft of the parameters to be addressed in the study is attached to the ALJ Ruling filed as part of the Local Competition Docket, R.95-04-043/ I.95-04-044 and issued on October 4, 1999. The input from the workshop will be considered in finalizing the parameters of the utilization study, however, the Telecommunications Division will issue no workshop report. Since Hearing Room E has seating capacity for 50 people and the Commission anticipates a good turn-out, we request that companies limit the number of staff they send to the workshop. Please contact Eleanor Szeto at (415) 703-2253 or eys@cpuc.ca.gov with the number of attendees by October 12, 1999. Workshop Notice October 14, 1999 10 am - 4 pm Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program 505 14th Street, Suite #400 Oakland The Equipment Program Advisory Committee (EPAC) of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program will hold a meeting to address the following: a.) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS, b.) Agenda Modification and Approval Suggestions for Improving Committee Process, c.) Review of Minutes of Previous Meeting, d.) Review of Action List Items, e.) Report from the Chair, f.) DDTP Staff Report, g.) Outreach Specialist Coordinator Report, h.) EQUIPMENT MANAGER'S REPORT, i.) additions, deletions or modifications to the equipment list, j.) pending & active procurements, k.) other vendor & equipment concerns, l.) Voucher Trial Progress Report, m.) Equipment watch: discussion may include cordless phones with special features, cellular-compatible equipment, etc., n.) PUBLIC INPUT, o.) CONSUMER AFFAIRS SPECIALIST REPORT, p.) PUBLICIZING NETWORK FEATURES, q.) DISCUSSION OF EQUIPMENT LOANS TO NON-PROFIT REHABILITATIVE AGENCIES, r.) CUSTOMER FEEDBACK THROUGH TELCOS, s.) RESPONDING TO CONSUMERS WITH SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT NEEDS, t.) (POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DISTRIBUTING FAX MACHINES, u.) DEFINING SCOPE OF EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM, v.) VIDEOPHONES, w.) ELECTION OF NEW EPAC CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR, x.) BUSINESS FOR DDTPAC, y.) DISSCUSSION OF NOVEMBER EPAC MEETING, z.) REVIEW OF CONSUMER CONTACT LOGS, aa.) REQUESTS FOR INVENTION - NEW TECHNOLOGY - MEMBER REPORTS, bb.) (SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA (D. Mulvany), cc.) ADJOURNMENT, and dd.) GOOD OF THE ORDER. Listed timeframes are approximate and may change during the meeting. For additional information, please call Laine Proctor, DDTP Committee Coordinator, (510) 302-1100 VOICE / (510) 302-1101 TTY. If you plan to attend the meeting and need sign language interpreters or other special communication accommodations, please call the DDTP office at least five days prior to the meeting date. ENVIRONMENTAL REMINDER: People with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting. Please refrain form wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings. DOCUMENT PREPARATION: All documents reviewed by EPAC should be available in a Braille format. Therefore, when submitting documents to the EPAC binder, please send a copy, in an electronic format, to laine@ddtp.org for Brailling prior to the meeting. To the maximum extent possible, handouts should also be made available in an electronic format. Please submit handouts to the DDTP office ahead of time to be Brailled. PUBLIC INPUT: Public input may be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker and may be given at the Public Input period at 1:00 PM or during the relevant agenda item. Written documentation is highly recommended, and may be sent to laine@ddtp.org. Input about specific agenda items should be communicated ahead of time to the appropriate community representative or to the committee as a whole so that the input may be considered in a timely manner. If you wish to give verbal input on a specific agenda item, please inform Laine Proctor in advance. Workshop Notice October 18, 1999 10 am California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room A San Francisco In Resolution E-3624, the Commission requested that the Energy Division meet with SCE to discuss alternative demand responsiveness program for the coming year. As part of that endeavor, the Energy Division will moderate an informational workshop where PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE will discuss their current ideas on how a demand responsiveness program may be structured for their full service customers. The workshop will focus on the following program elements: pricing, notification, program limits, baseline measurement, bidding parameters, eligibility, communication protocols, reporting requirements, time period, contract length, customer requirements, funding requirements, non-compliance, and PX credit. This workshop is being held prior to the utility distribution companies filing advice letters for a demand responsiveness program so that in preparing their advice letter filings they will bear in mind the comments raised at the workshop. There will not be a workshop report. For further information contact Fay Fua of the Energy Division at (415)-703-2481 (e-mail address: faye@cpuc.ca.gov) Public Meeting October 18, 1999 1:30 pm - 4 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) The Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) Administrative Committee will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting to address the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Review/Approve Telephone Claims, Review/Approve ULTS/ULTSMB Expenses and Authorize Administrative Transfer, PUC Report and Action Items, Review/Acceptance of the Amervest Report and Recommendations, Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Presentation, Review/Approve Administrative Report and Action Items, Set Agenda for Future Meetings, and Hear Public Comments. This meeting is open to the public. The Board reserves the right to limit the time allocated for public comments and each speaker. If you would like to join the meeting by phone conference and/or receive a meeting packet please notify the ULTS Trust Office at (510) 452-2757 or e-mail at ultstrust@email.msn.com. Public Meeting October 19, 1999 10 am - 1 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room TBA San Francisco (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) The CPUC's TDD Placement Interim Committee (TPIC) will conduct a monthly meeting. For more information, please contact Adam J. Thaler at (415) 703-1157. For directions to the meeting, or for additional information, please contact the PSPE Program Office at (925) 855-3890. The TPIC will meet to discuss the following topics: 1) Meeting Overview -- Committee Chairperson; 2) Minutes from the September 22, 1999 TPIC Meeting -- All TPIC Members; 3) Staff Reports -- including Financials and Staffing - - Program Director; 4) Discussion and approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) -- All TPIC Members; 5) Public Input; and 6) New Items for Future Agenda Workshop Notice October 20, 1999 9:30 am California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2004 San Francisco Electric Education Trust (EET) CBO Outreach Forum meeting will commence at 9:30:00 a.m. in Room 2004, conference room within Consumer Services Division. The Administrative Committee of the Electric Education Trust (EET) will meet to discuss the EET Outreach Educational efforts and the Request for Grant Proposal program, selection of advisory panels, non-CBO educational efforts, and the selection of new EET members. Contact person is William Schulte at (415) 703-2349. Public Meeting - California Board for Energy Efficiency October 20, 1999 11 am - 4 pm and October 21, 1999 10 am - 4 pm Sempra Energy Building 101 Ash Street San Diego Teleconference Information: This meeting is accessible by teleconference. To call in, dial: 1-800-226-1024. After the prompt, enter the access code (566123) followed by the pound sign (#). Please contact Elizabeth Gunn, Board Coordinator, at (415) 703-1956, or by e- mail at egunn@cpuc.ca.gov with any questions regarding teleconferencing. The California Board for Energy Efficiency (CBEE) will meet to discuss the following topics: Program Planning for Program Year (PY) 2000/2001, Including Review of Drafts of the Utility Program Applications; Review of and Priorities for PY 1999 Programs; Follow-up on Prior Briefings on Program Priorities and Commission Objectives; Energy Division Workshop on Board Structure and Operating Procedures, Including the Proposed Decision; Market Assessment and Evaluation (MA&E) Activities; Annual Earnings Assessment Proceeding (AEAP), Including CBEE Reports; CBEE Work Plan and Schedule for 1999; Organizational Planning and Staffing, Including Support Resources for the CBEE, Work Plans, and Approval of Invoices; Investigative Report of CBEE Contracting Procedures; 1998 Annual Audit of the CBEE; Board Operations and Membership; Updates and Status Reports from Board Committees; and Scheduling and Agenda Planning for Future Meetings. The meeting is open to the public. The contact person is Mark Thayer (619) 594-5510. For further information about the CBEE and the meeting consult the CBEE Web Page at http:// www.cbee.org. Closed Session: At a convenient time during, or at the conclusion of the meeting, the CBEE may have a closed session to discuss items of threatened litigation. The CBEE is authorized to discuss these matters in a closed session pursuant to Government Code, Section 11126(e)(2)(b). Public Meeting - ULTS Marketing Board October 21, 1999 9:30 am - 3:30 pm October 22, 1999 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Pacific Bell Learning Center 1 River Oaks Place Room 1700W San Jose The Universal Lifeline Telephone Service - Marketing Board, ULTS Marketing Board (ULTSMB) will hold its regular meeting to discuss the following: Review/Approve Meeting Minutes, Review/Approve Administrative Report and Action Items, Review ULTSMB Correspondences, PUC Report and Action Items, Review Previous Studies and Data, Announcements, Set Agenda Items for Future Discussion, and Hear Public Comments. Executive/Closed Session: The ULTSMB will meet in closed session to Review/Approve Executive Session Minutes from September 8, 1999, Review/ Approve Market Research RFP and Scoring Criteria. 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 - Low Income Governing Board Advisory Committee October 21, 1999 10 am - 3 pm October 22, 1999 8:30 am - 1:30 pm The Gas Company Tower 555 W. 5th Street, 17th Floor Downtown, Los Angeles (corner of 5th and Grand) The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the following topics: Review Utility RFPs, Outreach Pilots, Membership, and Calendar. This location is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Louise Perez at (916) 567-5220. The Administrative Committee of the California High Cost Fund A (CHCF-A), the California High Cost Fund B (CHCF-B), and the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) will hold a meeting. Following is the agenda for the meeting: 1. Introduction; 2. Public Comments; 3. Review and Approval of 9/28/99 Public Meeting Minutes; 4. Status Report on Implementation of CHCF-B and CTF Trust Accounts; 5. Status Report on Remittance for CHCF-B and CTF; 6. Status Report on CTF Claims and Claim Process; 7. Status Report on CHCF-B Claims; 8. Status Report on CHCF-A Claims; 9. Review and Approval of CHCF-A, CHCF-B and CTF Expenses; 10. Review Timeline for Claims and Payments for CHCF-B and CTF; 11. Review and Approval of Public Meeting Dates for Year 2000; and 12. Schedule for the Next Public Meeting. The contact person for this meeting is Angela Young at (415) 703-2837. Public Meeting October 26, 1999 9:30 am - 12 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3204 (Corner of Van Ness and McAllister) San Francisco The Administrative Committee of the California High Cost Fund A (CHCF-A), the California High Cost Fund B (CHCF-B), and the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) will hold a meeting. Following is the agenda for the meeting: 1. Introduction; 2. Public Comments; 3. Review and Approval of 9/28/99 Public Meeting Minutes; 4. Status Report on Implementation of CHCF-B and CTF Trust Accounts; 5. Status Report on Remittance for CHCF-B and CTF; 6. Status Report on CTF Claims and Claim Process; 7. Status Report on CHCF-B Claims; 8. Status Report on CHCF-A Claims; 9. Review and Approval of CHCF-A, CHCF-B and CTF Expenses; 10. Review Timeline for Claims and Payments for CHCF-B and CTF; 11. Review and Approval of Public Meeting Dates for Year 2000; and 12. Schedule for the Next Public Meeting. The contact person for this meeting is Angela Young at (415) 703-2837. NOTICE OF DRAFT RESOLUTIONS (Pursuant to PU Code  311(g)) Draft Resolution Delegating to the Director of Consumer Services Division the Authority to Require That All Utilities and Other Entities Under the Jurisdiction of the Commission Make Changes to Information on their Billing, Tariff Rules, Promotional and Advertising Materials or Any Other Written Materials that Provide Consumers with Information on How to Contact the Consumer Affairs Branch for Purposes of Bringing Complaints and/or Inquiries to the Attention of the Commission Available For Public Review and Comment. A draft resolution (CSD-5) of the Consumer Services Division that delegates to the Director of the Consumer Services Division the authority to require that all utilities and other entities under the jurisdiction of the Commission make changes to information on their billing, tariff rules, promotional and advertising materials or any other written materials that provide consumers with information on how to contact the Consumer Affairs Branch for purposes of bringing complaints and/or inquiries to the attention of the Commission will be on the November 4, 1999 Commission meeting agenda. It is now available for public review and comment. For details on how to obtain a copy of the draft and file comments on it, refer to the notice that was published on this matter in the October 5, 1999 Daily Calendar. It is available through the Daily Calendar Archives on the Commission's web site: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/divisions/alj/alj_div_cal.htm NEW FILINGS NONE PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING NONE DRAFT DECISIONS * PROPOSED DECISIONS * ALTERNATES * PRESIDING OFFICER'S DECISION * ARBITRATOR'S REPORTS NONE ADVICE LETTER FILINGS To inquire about a filing, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028). To protest a filing, mail the original letter/telegram to the Chief of the appropriate division (i.e., "Chief, [Energy, Telecommunications or Water] Division"), to be received no later than 20 days after the date the Advice Letter was filed. "Effective TBD" means that the date is to be determined by further Commission action. A date listed as "anticipated effective" may be subject to change. An Advice Letter Supplement is not a new filing, and there is no protest period unless indicated. 09/17/99 Telecom 261 THE SISKIYOU TELEPHONE COMPANY, ULTS clarification (effective TBD) 09/20/99 Telecom 422 SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P., add allowence for directory assistance calls placed by physically or visually impaired (effective TBD) 09/28/99 Telecom 123 MCI METRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, extend Lit Building Promo (effective TBD) 09/29/99 Energy 2853 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Revised retail core, noncore and wholesale standby procurement charges and buy-back rates for September 1999. (anticipated effective 09/30/99) 09/29/99 Energy 2854G SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Retail and wholesale core subscription procurement and reservation charges for October 1999. (anticipated effective 10/01/99) 09/29/99 Energy 2855G SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Core monthly pricing revision per Decision 98-07-068 and 96- 08-037. (anticipated effective 10/01/99) 09/29/99 Telecom 1770 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, AT&T off peak promo extension & rate decrease (effective TBD) 09/29/99 Telecom 1771 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, AT&T Green Sense IV promo extension & rate decrease (effective TBD) 09/29/99 Telecom 12 FOCAL COMMUNICATIONS CO. OF CALIF., rounding adjustment in the timing of IntraLATA calls (effective TBD) 09/29/99 Telecom 70 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, new service (effective TBD) 09/29/99 Telecom 8 Z-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., tariff revision (effective TBD) 09/30/99 Energy 1920E PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revisions to the Transition Cost Balancing Account to allow for PG&E's participation in the ISO's Firm Transmission Rights auction. (anticipated effective 11/16/99) 09/30/99 Energy 2185G PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Monthly gas price filing, noncore. (anticipated effective 10/01/99) 09/30/99 Energy 2186G PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revised monthly rates for core gas schedules. (anticipated effective 10/07/99) 09/30/99 Energy 1398E- A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.1398E, Anniversary trust transfer amount true-up mechanism. (anticipated effective 10/01/99) 09/30/99 Telecom 56 MGC COMMUNICATIONS INC, reduce COPT lines in promo (effective TBD) 09/30/99 Telecom 57 MGC COMMUNICATIONS INC, revise language for 800 & calling card products (effective TBD) 09/30/99 Telecom 29 TIMEWARNER AXS OF CALIFORNIA, L.P., text change (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Energy 1921E PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, 2000 attrition rate adjustment. (anticipated effective 01/01/00) 10/01/99 Energy 2187G PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revisions to agreement for gas service to the former Naval Air Station, City of Alameda. (anticipated effective 10/01/99) 10/01/99 Energy 2188G PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, 2000 gas attrition rate adjustment mechanism. (anticipated effective 01/01/00) 10/01/99 Energy 1193E|1169G SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Adjustment to electric distribution and gas rates. (anticipated effective 01/01/00) 10/01/99 Energy 2856 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, Implementation of annual Performance Based Rate adjustment for 2000. (anticipated effective 11/10/99) 10/01/99 Telecom 1772 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, InterLATA Card & Operator Services usage & service charges rate increase (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 1773 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, IntraLATA Card & Operator usage & service charges rate increase (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 1774 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, simplified calling plan no. 9 - card rate increase & name change (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 1775 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, Green Sense Plan Card rate increase (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 1776 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, gov't contract for AT&T Megacom 800, 800 Readyline & State Calling service (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 15 BTI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, directory assistance (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 649 CITIZENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. OF CA., annual 2000 price cap filing (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 9139 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, telephone directory service (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 9140 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, express contract (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 9141 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, billing adjustment - 2000 price cap (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 9142 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, Express contract (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 9143 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, ICB contract (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 45 NOS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., rate increase (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 63 ONE CALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., to increase pay telephone surcharge to mirror that of QWest (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 20105-A PACIFIC BELL, Supplements A.L.No.20105, cost recovery charge for 8xx calls from payphones (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 20609 PACIFIC BELL, sse #99-07-18 for Techmer PM (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 20610 PACIFIC BELL, Orange/Yorba Linda bountry realignment (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 20611 PACIFIC BELL, to account for the disbursement of funds earmaked for CTF (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 20612 PACIFIC BELL, to comply w/the price cap mechanism adopted in D. 89-10-031, D. 94-09-065, D. 98-10-026 (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 3-A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, Supplements A.L.No.3, 1999 Fourth quarter report for competitive local exchange projects (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Telecom 21 TEL-SAVE, INC., tariff revision to reflect name change (effective TBD) 10/01/99 Water 82 PEERLESS WATER CO., Add a one-time surcharge to recover the Dept. of Health Services regulatory expenses. (effective TBD) 10/02/99 Telecom 461 ROSEVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY, compliance (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Energy 1922E PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revision to the list of contracts and deviations in compliance with Resolution E-3625. (anticipated effective 11/13/99) 10/04/99 Energy 1170G SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Modification of Schedule GTDGT-SD to include service at the international border with Mexico. (anticipated effective 11/13/99) 10/04/99 Telecom 19 ACN COMMUNICATIONS, neutral language change (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 44 AFFINITY NETWORK INCORPORATED, rate increase (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 1777 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, contract for AT&T SDN, Megacom & 800 Readyline services (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 9144 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, interconnection agreement - mci worldcom (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 69 ICG TELECOM GROUP, INC., eliminate volume discount for new customers (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 384 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, extend a promotion|grandfather a plan|change calling card (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 144 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., promotional offering (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 145 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 146 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 147 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 148 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 149 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 150 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 151 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 152 NEXTLINK OF CALIFORNIA, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 18-A OPERATOR SERVICE COMPANY, Supplements A.L.No.18, new service|text changes (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20581-A PACIFIC BELL, Supplements A.L.No.20581, IC paging agreement for Satellite Skypager, Inc. (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20613 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for HICAP & DS 3 service (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20614 PACIFIC BELL, Express contract for HICAP & DS3 service (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20615 PACIFIC BELL, amendment no. 9 to the IC Agreement w/FirstWorld Anaheim, SoCal, Orange Coast & SGV (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20616 PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for DDD, VPP, Calling Card, Custom 8 & Zone 3 Measured Usage service (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20617 PACIFIC BELL, amendment no. 1 to IC Agreement w/MGC Communications, Inc. (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 20618 PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for Dial-to- Frame, HICAP & FRS service (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 458 ROSEVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY, annual price cap filing (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Telecom 2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE CENTER, INC., transfer of control on the company due to court bankruptcy order (effective TBD) 10/04/99 Water 148 GREAT OAKS WATER COMPANY, Offset an increase in pump tax not covered by rates in Res. No. W- 3990. (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Energy 1194E|1171G SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Addition of 69 kV underground transmission line relocation to SDG&E's list of covered hazardous substance cleanup sites. (anticipated effective 11/14/99) 10/05/99 Telecom 33 COX CALIFORNIA TELCOM II, LLC., line extension section (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 34 COX CALIFORNIA TELCOM II, LLC., neutral language (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 2 FIBER COMMUNICATIONS, INC, report (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 65 FIRSTWORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC, new company address (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 30 FIRSTWORLD ORANGE COAST, NEW COMPANY ADDRESS (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 43 FIRSTWORLD SOCAL, new company address (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 9145 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, ICB Contract (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 184 GTE COMMUNICATIONS CORP., limit availability of 10k flat rate connections service (effective TBD) 10/05/99 Telecom 20619 PACIFIC BELL, integrated pathway name change (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Energy 1923E PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revision to Preliminary Statement Part AW, Group Transition Cost Obligation memorandum Account. (anticipated effective 11/15/99) 10/06/99 Telecom 1778 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, contract for AT&T VTNS (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 14 GST NET, INC., new service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 44 GST TELECOM CALIFORNIA, INC., less restrictive language change (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 185 GTE COMMUNICATIONS CORP., add new services - direct line, frame relay, atm (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20620 PACIFIC BELL, introduce special access AVS-270 Video Service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20621 PACIFIC BELL, modification of a Customer Specific contract for DDD, VPP, Custom 8 & Zone 3 service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20622 PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for DDD, VPP, Custom 8, Local & Zones 1, 2 & 3, HICAP, ADN, FRS, Centrex, SONET, Super Trunk, DS3 & PRI services (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20623 PACIFIC BELL, express contract for HICAP & FRS service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20624 PACIFIC BELL, express contract for ADN, HICAP & FRS service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20625 PACIFIC BELL, express contract for ATM & DS3 service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 20626 PACIFIC BELL, customer specific contract for HICAP & PRI service (effective TBD) 10/06/99 Telecom 246 THE VOLCANO TELEPHONE COMPANY, update list of toll-free numbers (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Energy 599G SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION, Update of Statement of Rates applicable to Southern California Division. (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 1779 AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC, offer AT&T Custom-net, Simply Better, UniplanBasic, & Uniplan One Rate Vendor credit promotions (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 3 CHARITIES NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, INC., utility name change (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 8923- A GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED, Supplements A.L.No.8923, Custom Routing Service, Resales Services (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 18 NOSVA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, rate increase (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 5 ONE STAR LONG DISTANCE, INC., contract (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 57 PAC-WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., add new rate plan - modify existing rate plans offered to prospective customers (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 2 PARK 'N VIEW, INC., utility name change (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 7 STAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., removes PICC charges (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Telecom 49 TELCO HOLDINGS, INC., introduce 7 new services (effective TBD) 10/07/99 Water 28 RIVER ISLAND WATER COMPANY, Offset the 1998 Consumer Price Increase. (effective TBD) ADVICE LETTER PROTESTS To inquire about a protest, call the Energy Division (703-1093), Telecommunications Division (703-1889) or Water Division (703-2028). To obtain a copy of the protest, please direct your request to the protestor. 09/29/99 Energy 1188E SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, Revision of electric Rule 4.D, interim extension of total flexibility in contracts option. Protest by The Alliance for Retail Markets. MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMS October 12, 1999 Filings with Rail Safety and Carriers Division NONE MISCELLANEOUS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS October 12, 1999 10/01/99 Telecommunications The Committees for the Payphone Service Providers Enforcement Program (PSPE), the TDD Interim Placement Committee (TPIC), and the Public Policy Payphone Committee (PPPC) have submitted a letter request, for each program, for the approval of Year 2000 Budgets. For a copy of the letter request, please contact Adam Thaler at 415-703-1157. Anyone may protest or respond to this letter request. Any responses and/or protests must be made in writing and received by the Commission within 20 days of the date this letter request first appears in the Commission's Daily Calendar. The address for mailing or delivering a protest or response to the Commission is: California Public Utilities Commission, Attn: Director, Telecommunications Division, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. 10/04/99 Miscellaneous Pursuant to D.97-12-105, you are hereby notified that Laura Robertson of Pacific Bell has submitted a letter of resignation from the Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Marketing Board (Board). Ms. Robertson has nominated Mario Martinez of Pacific Bell to serve the remainder of her term on the Board of about 1year. Mr. Martinez will represent the large and medium local exchange carriers (LECs) on the Board. A copy of Mr. Martinez's resume may be obtained from Joseph Abhulimen at (415) 703-1458. Parties who wish may file protest to Mr. Martinez's nomination with the Executive Director of the Commission within 30 days from the date of this notice. If no protests are received, Mr. Martinez appointment to the Board will become effective 31 days from the date of this notice. 10/01/99 Telecommunications Notice of filing of 1999 annual reports and proposed budgets for year 2000 by the Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Marketing Board and the Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Administrative Committee. Protests or comments should be made within 20 days from the date of this Daily Calendar and should be sent to the Director of Telecommunications Division - Jack Leutza in Room 3210. To obtain a copy of these documents, contact Ms. Terry Gray at (510) 452-2757 or 1970 Broadway, Suite 650, Oakland, CA 94612. TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS 9/21/99 C.99-03-016 Vieth - Marcella Beagle vs. Pacific Bell. 9/22/99 C.99-07-040 Walker - Melvin Leroy Carter, dba Mel's Tire Service vs. Pacific Bell. 9/30/99 A.98-07-061 C.98-08-044 Rosenthal - Sonoma County Airport Express, Inc. dba Airport Express for amendment of certificate of public convenience and necessity to obtain citywide authority for City of Santa Rosa. Rosenthal - Airporter, Inc. dba Santa Rosa Airporter vs. Sonoma County Airport Express, Inc., dba Airport Express for violations of the terms of its passenger stage certificate by serving a point in Santa Rosa without the Commission authority. 10/5/99 C.99-01-039 Vieth - The Greenlining Institute and Latino Issues Forum vs. Pacific Bell and Pacific Information Services 10/7/99 A.99-05-044 Hale - In the matter of the application of Southern California Gas Company for authority to modify and make permanent its requirements for contractors installing earthquake valves on its facilities, and to modiy charges for SoCalGas' valve installation and related services. 10/8/99 A.98-09-003 A.98-09-008 A.98-09-009 Minkin - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for review and recovery of the costs and revenues in the transition cost balancing account, Minkin - Application of Southern California Edison Company to review and recovery transition cost balancing account entries from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 and various generation-related memorandum account entries, Minkin - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company in the annual transition cost proceeding regarding the transition cost balancing account. ADJOURNMENTS * RESETTINGS * SUBMISSIONS R.92-03-050 Patrick - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion to consider the line extension rules of electric and gas utilities, Prehearing Conference held and concluded REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR NONE NEW SETTINGS 10/26/99 ALJ Minkin Comr 1:30 p.m. A.99-08-036 A.99-08-054 (PHC) - Application of PacifiCorp (U 901-E) for authorization to sell electric distribution and related facilities and to transfer all authorizations and obligations to serve to purchaser Nor-Cal electric authority, (PHC) - In the matter of the application of PacifiCorp (U 901-E) for an order approving the sale of its interest in (1) the Centralia Steam Electric Generating Plant, (2) the ratebased portion of the Centralia Coal Mine, and (3) related facilities, and for an EWG determination, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco LAW AND MOTION Law and Motion Hearings are held before Administrative Law Judge A. Kirk McKenzie 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. 9/21/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED 9/28/99 9:30 a.m. NONE SCHEDULED 10/8/99 2:00 p.m. I.99-09-001 Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Telmatch Telecommunications, Inc., (U 5715), to determine whether it has violated the laws, rules, and regulations governing the manner in which California consumers are billed for telecommunications services, ALJ A. Kirk McKenzie, Presiding FINAL ORAL ARGUMENTS NONE 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 Hearing (FPH) = Full Panel Hearing (IAM) = Initial Arbitration Meeting (AH) = Arbitration Hearing (M) = Mediation (CA) = Closing Argument 10/12/99 ALJ Barnett Comr Neeper 2:00 p.m. A.99-08-022 A.99-08-023 A.99-08-026 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) to: (1) consolidate authorized rates and revenue requirements; (2) verify residual competition transition charge revenues; (3) review the disposition of balancing and memorandum accounts; (4) review generation cost jurisdictional cost allocation; (5) review the reasonableness of the administration of the low emission vehicle program; (6) review the administration of special contracts; and (7) present a proposal for the inclusion of long run marginal costs in the power exchange energy credit, (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the 1999 revenue adjustment proceeding, (PHC) - In the matter of the revenue adjustment proceeding (RAP) application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for approval of a PX credit and related computations, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/12/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. I.99-09-001 (EH) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Telmatch Telecommunications, Inc. (U 5715), to determine whether it has violated the laws, rules and regulaitons governing the manner in which California consumers are billed for telecommunication services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 13 - 15) 10/13/99 ALJ Bytof Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-09-049 A.99-09-050 A.99-09-057 A.99-09-058 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for approval of program year 2000 and 2001 energy efficiency program plans, budgets, and performance award mechanism, (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for approval of program years 2000 and 2001 energy efficiency programs, (PHC) - Compliance application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-M) for approval of 2000 and 2001 energy efficiency programs, budgets, performance incentive structure, (PHC) - Compliance application of Southern California Gas company (U 904-G) for approval of 2000 and 2001 energy efficiency programs,budgets, performance incentive mechanism, (Formerly noticed as R.98-07-037) Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/14/99 ALJ Pulsifer Comr Bilas 9:00 a.m. R.95-04-043 I.95-04-044 (WS) - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into competition for local exchange service, (WS) - Order instituting investigation on the Commisson's own motion into competition for local exchange service, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/14/99 ALJ Hale Comr Duque 2:00 p.m. A.94-11-015 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to revise its gas rates and tariffs to be effective by September 15, 1995, pursuant to Decision Nos. 89-01-040, 90-09-089, 91- 05-029, 93-12-058, and 94-07-024, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/14/99 ALJ Wright Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. C.99-05-035 (EH) - Mad River Community Hospital vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District, 601 Startare Drive, Eureka, (also October 15) 10/15/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Bilas 9:00 a.m. A.99-04-017 (EH) - In the matter of the annual depreciation application of Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (U-1024-C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/18/99 ALJ Hale Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-039 (EH) - Pacific Gas and Electric Company to consolidate the review of PG&E's expenditures in 1997 and 1998 to enhance transmission and distribution system safety and reliability pursuant to Section 368(e) of the California Public Utilities Code, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also October 19-21, 9:00 a.m., also (CA), 3:00 p.m.) 10/18/99 ALJ Bennett Comr Bilas 9:00 a.m. I.99-04-020 (EH)- Investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations, practices, and conduct of Vista Group International, Inc. (U-5650-C), doing business as Vista Communications (Vista), Thomas Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Vista, and Philip Bethune, President of Vista, to determine whether they 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 October 19-22) 10/18/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Wood 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-038 (EH) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Nir Ven David and Amit Mines, dba Right On Time Moving, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles (also October 19, 10:00 a.m.) 10/19/99 ALJ Econome Comr Bilas 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. A.98-11-012 (PPH) - Application of Lodi Gas Storage, LLC for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for construction and operation of gas storage facilities, Hutchins Street Square, Cottage - Pisano Room, 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi 10/19/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-05-020 A.99-05-023 A.99-05-024 (EH) - Kern River Valley Water Company, for Authority to Increase Rates Charged for Water Service to Increase Revenues by Approximately $609,700 (or 31.36%) in the Year 2000, and $2,200 (or 0.11%) in the Year 2002 (EH) - and related matters, (EH) - and related matters, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/19/99 ALJ Bushey Comr Neeper 1:30 p.m. C.99-06-034 (PHC) - The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) vs. MCI Telecommunications Corporation, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/20/99 ALJ Barnett Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.97-12-039 (OA) - In the matter of the application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) for authority to sell electrical generation facilities and power contracts (SONGS ISSUES ONLY), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/20/99 ALJ Gottstein Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-014 (PHC) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to revise its marginal costs, revenue allocation, and rates at the end of the rate freeze, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/20/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Wood 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-039 (EH) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into the operations and practices of Mon-Van Moving Services, Inc. and its President, Gary R. Grubb, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles (also October 21-22, 10:00 a.m.) 10/22/99 ALJ Rosenthal Comr Wood 10:30 a.m. A.99-06-020 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Presidential Limousine LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, for authority to operate as a passenger service throughout San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino and Los Angeles County, State Office Building, 1350 Front Street, Room B-107, San Diego 10/22/99 ALJ Rosenthal Comr Wood 1:30 p.m. A.99-06-029 (PHC) - Application of Paradise Shuttle, for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate as a passenger stage corporation. Operational routes include, but are not limited to: San Diego Internation Airport, residences of San Diego County, San Diego attractions (i.e., Sea World, LegoLand, Old Town, San Diego Zoo, Casinos), San Diego Hotels, San Diego ports of call, Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport, Ontario Airportk, and points there within, State Office Building, 1350 Front Street, Room B-107, San Diego 10/22/99 ALJ Weiss Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-07-016 A.99-07-017 (PHC) - Application of Gerald V. Wedel and Linda J. Wedel doing business as Pine Mountain Water Company (U-258-W) for authority to sell and Del Oro Water Co., Inc. (U 61-W) for authority to buy the Pine Mountain Water Company Water system in Tulare County, (PHC) - Application of Pine Flat Water Company, a California corporation (U-257-W) for authority to sell and Del Oro Water Co., Inc. (U 61-W) for authority buy the Pine Flat Water Company Water system in Tulare County, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/25/99 ALJ Vieth Comr Duque 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. A.99-02-004 (PPH) - Joint application of California Water Service Company (U-60-W), Dominguez Water Company (U- 330-W), Kern River Valley Water Company (U-295- W), and Antelope Valley Water Company (U-281-U) for approval of a plan of merger of California Water Service Company, Dominguez Water Company, Kern River Valley Water Company, and Antelope Valley Water Company, Lake Isabella Senior Citizens Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella (also October 26, 1999, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Quartz Hill Elementary School Cafeteria, 41820 50th Street West, Quartz Hill October 27, 1999, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson Street, Hall A, Carson 10/26/99 ALJ Minkin Comr 1:30 p.m. A.99-08-036 A.99-08-054 (PHC) - Application of PacifiCorp (U 901-E) for authorization to sell electric distribution and related facilities and to transfer all authorizations and obligations to serve to purchaser Nor-Cal electric authority, (PHC) - In the matter of the application of PacifiCorp (U 901-E) for an order approving the sale of its interest in (1) the Centralia Steam Electric Generating Plant, (2) the ratebased portion of the Centralia Coal Mine, and (3) related facilities, and for an EWG determination, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/27/99 ALJ Kenney Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. C.99-05-019 (PHC) - Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. (U-5266-C) vs. GTE California Incorporated (U-1002-C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/27/99 ALJ Biren Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. I.99-07-003 (PHC) - Investigation on the Commission's own motion to consider the costs and benefits of various promising revisions to the rgulatory and market structure governing California's natural gas industry and to report to the California Legislature on the Commission's findings, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/28/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-027 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Citizens Telecommunications Company of California, Inc. (U- 1024-C) to review its new regulatory framework, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 10/29/99 ALJ Walker Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.99-07-020 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell (U 1001 C) for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space and transfer assets to SBC Services, Inc., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 11/1/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.98-08-040 (PHC) - Donna Matthews vs. Meadows Management Company, Norton Younglove Multipurpose Senior Center, Craft Room, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa 11/1/99 ALJ Vieth Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. A.99-02-004 (EH) - Joint application of California Water Service Company (U-60-W), Dominguez Water Company (U-330-W), Kern River Valley Water Company (U-295-W), and Antelope Valley Water Company (U-281-U) for approval of a plan of merger of California Water Service Company, Dominguez Water Company, Kern River Valley Water Company, and Antelope Valley Water Company, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 2-5) 11/1/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-025 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Roseville Telephone Company (U-1015-C) to review its new regulatory framework, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 2-5, 9:30 a.m.) 11/1/99 ALJ Econome Comr Bilas 9:30 a.m. A.99-04-045 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company pursuant to D98-08-035 for authorization to allow non-disciminatory access to its customer communication center, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco ( also November 2-3, also (CA) November 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 11/1/99 ALJ Gottstein Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-07-002 A.99-07-004 A.99-07-011 A.99-07-012 (EH) - Application of Southern California Gas Company (904-G) for authority to continue low income assistance programs and funding through 2000, (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U 902-E) authority to continue low income assistance programs and funding through 2000, (EH) - Southern California Edison Company for approval of year 2000 low income energy efficiency program plans, (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for approval of year 2000 low income programs (U 39M), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 2-5, 9:00 a.m.) 11/2/99 ALJ Bytof Comr Wood 9:30 a.m. C.97-04-025 (PHC) - ARCO Products Company, Mobil Oil Corporation, and Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. vs. SFPP, L.P., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 11/2/99 ALJ Ryerson Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.99-02-011 (EH) - Gene H. Whitmore vs. Pacific Bell, Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 W. 4th Street, Los Angeles 11/5/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Bilas 1:30 p.m. A.99-05-045 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of the City of Vista to construct Main Street, a public street, and to close West Broadway grade crossing, across the railroad tracks of the North San Diego County Trasit Development Board, in the City of Vista, County of San Diego, Council Chambers, City Hall, 600 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista 11/8/99 ALJ Wright Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-04-009 (EH) - Application for expedited and ex parte approval of termination of standard offer No. 2 power purchase agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U 39 E) and San Joaquin Cogen Limited, L.P., Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 9) 11/8/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.99-04-046 (EH) - Pacific Bell vs. FirstWorld Communications, Inc., FirstWorld SoCal (U 5733 C), FirstWorld Orange Coast (U 5782 C), FirstWorld SGV (U 5783 C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 9, 10 and 12, 9:00 a.m.) 11/8/99 ALJ Stalder Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-05-002 A.99-05-005 A.99-05-007 A.99-05-008 (EH) - In the matter of the application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for authority to increase its gas and electric revenuerequirements to reflect its accomplishments for demand-side management program years 1994 and 1197, energy efficiency program year 1998, low income program year 1998, and to address policy and procedural issues for future program years 1999 through 2001 in the 1999 annual earning assessment proceeding ("AEAP"), (EH) - And related matters, (EH) - And related matters, (EH) - And related matters, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 9-12, November 15-19) 11/8/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. C.99-09-024 (PHC) - California Personnel Resources and Clarence A. Hunt, Jr. vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 11/9/99 ALJ Patrick Comr Neeper 7:00 p.m. A.99-03-064 (PPH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) for an order authorizing it to include the remaining $1,6000,000 of the cost of the Sonoma Treatment Plant in the utility plant in service for the Clearlake District, Clearlake City Council Chambers, 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake 11/15/99 ALJ Bytof Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-04-024 (PHC) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for authority to recover capital additions to its fossil generating facilities made between January 11, 1996 and December 31, 1996 and related substantive and procedural relief, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also (EH) will commence immediately, also (EH) November 16-19, 9:00 a.m.) 11/16/99 ALJ DeUlloa Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.98-08-001 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Airporter, Inc., doing business as Santa Rosa Airporter, to amend and modify its passenger stage certificate #9023, by removing the "reservation only restrictions" for five listed cities in Marin County, and to expand its authorized service to all points in the cities of Novato, Marinwood, Terra Linda, San Rafael, Corte Madera, and Mill Valley for both routes 1 (SFO) and 2 (OAK), with retention of the current "Half-Mile proximity restriction" within these cities, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 11/16/99 ALJ Hale Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-013 A.99-03-019 A.99-03-024 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company submitting electric revenue cycle services cost and rate proposals in compliance with Decision 98-09-070, (EH) - Application for Commission consideration of post-transition proposals for long-run marginal cost pricing and geographic de-averaging of revenue cycle services, (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) relating to long-run marginal costs for unbundled metering and billing services, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also November 17-19, November 22-24, also (CA) November 24) 11/17/99 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.99-04-042 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Worldwide Telecommunications Corporation for registration as an interexchage carrier telephone corporation pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 1013, Commission Courtrooom, San Francisco 11/22/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Wood 1:30 p.m. A.99-08-040 (PHC) - In the matter of the application of Harbor Bay Maritime, Inc., a California Corporaiton, (VCC-69) for authorization to modify certain fare levels for passengers on vessel common carrier service on San Francisco Bay between the Harobr Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda and authorized points in San Francisco, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 12/1/99 ALJ Walwyn Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-014 (EH) - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to revise its electric marginal costs, revenue allocation, and rates at the end of the rate freeze, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also December 2-3; December 6-10; December 13- 14) 12/7/99 ALJ Walker Comr Neeper 9:00 a.m. C.99-05-014 (EH) - Rock Bottom Cellular, Inc. and Cellular for Less, Inc. vs. AT&T Wireless Services Commission Courtroom, Los Angeles State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Los Angeles (also December 8) 12/13/99 ALJ McVicar Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. C.99-07-031 (EH) - Sacramento Tanglewood Homeowners Association vs. Citizens Utilities Company of California, Department of Education Building, 721 Capitol Mall, Room 166-B, Sacramento 1/10/00 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. I.99-06-036 (EH) - Investigation into Commonwealth Energy Corporation's operations and practices in connection with providing service as an Electricity Service Provider No. 1092, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 11-12, 9:30 a.m.) 1/10/00 ALJ Vieth Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. C.99-06-053 (EH) - The Utility consumers' Action Network (UCAN) vs. Pacific Bell (U-1001-C), Commission Courtroom, San Francisco 1/18/00 ALJ McVicar Comr Duque 10:00 a.m. C.97-09-023 (EH) - In the matter of TWEAN, a New York General Partnership, dba Time Warner Cable of Bakersfield vs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California Corporation, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also January 19-20) 2/7/00 ALJ Econome Comr Bilas 9:30 a.m. A.99-04-045 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Edison Company pursuant to D.98-08-035 for authorization to allow non-discriminatory access to its customer communication center, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also February 8-9, 9:00 a.m.; also (CA) February 9 from 11:00 - 12:00 noon) 2/8/00 ALJ Patrick Comr Neeper 10:00 a.m. A.99-03-064 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) for an order authorizing it to include the remaining $1,6000,000 of the cost of the Sonoma Treatment Plant in the utility plant in service for the Clearlake District, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also February 9) 2/14/00 ALJ O'Donnell Comr Hyatt 10:00 a.m. A.99-06-052 (EH) - In the matter of the application of Pacific Bell for authority pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 851 to lease space to affiliates, Commission Courtroom, San Francisco (also February 15-18) 2/16/00 ALJ Walwyn Comr Bilas 10:00 a.m. R.97-10-016 I.97-10-017 (PHC) - Order instituting rulemaking on the Commission's own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems, (PHC) - Order instituting investigation on the Commission's own motion into monitoring performance of operations support systems, Commission Courtroom, 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)) All-Party Meeting October 14, 1999 11 am - 12 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Conference Room 5305 San Francisco This notice is being sent to all parties of record in A. 98-05-038 There will be an All-Party Meeting with Commissioner Henry M. Duque and Tim Sullivan, Advisor to Commissioner Duque regarding Application 98-05-038 for an increase in Pacific Bell's rates for directory assistance. RSVP with representative name(s), affiliation, and telephone/fax number to be reached in the event of changes to this meeting. Please call Mary Lou Tousey at (415) 703-2593 or e- mail her at mlt@cpuc.ca.gov NO LATER than the end of business day on Wednesday, October 13th so there is adequate time to advise the Commissioner's Office of the attendees. All-Party Meeting October 15, 1999 9 am - 12 pm California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtroom E San Francisco This notice is being sent to all parties of record in R.98-12-015. There will be an All-Party Meeting with Commissioner Henry M. Duque and Michelle Cooke, Advisor to Commissioner Duque regarding the Draft Decision of Commissioner Duque and ALJ Wong in the Rulemaking on Distributed Generation and Competition in Electric Distribution Service. This is parties opportunity to meet with Commissioner Duque on this matter. No individual meetings will be granted. RSVP with representative name(s), affiliation, and telephone/fax number to be reached in the event of changes to this meeting. Please call Mary Lou Tousey at (415) 703-2593 or e-mail her at mlt@cpuc.ca.gov NO LATER than the end of business day on Thursday, October 14th so there is adequate time to advise the Commissioner `s Office of the attendees. 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. 10/1/99 A99-01-016 CORECTION FROM THE DAILY CALENDAR OF 10/6/99. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to establish post-transition period electric ratemaking mechanisms. A99-01-019 San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for authority to implement post rate freeze ratemaking mechanism. A99-01-034 Southern California Edison Company, to propose a method to determine and implement the end of the rate freeze; and propose ratemaking mechanisms which should be in place after the end of the rate freeze period. Summary: On September 29, 1999, An all-party meeting was held in the Commission Office in San Francisco. In attendance were Cmmr. Wood and his advisor, Kevin Coughlan; Dan Richard, Christopher Warner and Jana Corey, on behalf of Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Keith Melville, of Sempra Energy; and Lynn Van Wagenen, for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E); Scott Cauchois of the Office of Ratepayer Advocates; Edward O'Neill of the California Power Exchange (CalPX); Jeanne Bennett of Alliance Retail Markets; and James Weil, a consumer advocacy group, for AGLET; Reed Schmidt of California Lighting Association; Marc Joseph on behalf of Coalition of Utility Employees; Jim Lehrer of Southern California Edison; Kerry Hattevik of CPUC Energy Division; and Derk Pippin of California Energy Markets. O'Neill stated that the CalPX disagrees with SDG&E's proposed modifications to the proposed decision in Phase I for the reason that issues associated with the mandatory buy/sell obligation are being considered in Phase II and should not be prejudged by the Commission in its decision in Phase I. Among the issues to be briefed in Phase II is the effect of the recent decision of the FERC addressing SDG&E's mandatory "sell" obligation. Filer: California Power Exchange Corporation Contact: Judy Pau Phone: (415) 398-8080 10/4/99 A99-01-016 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to establish post-transition period electric ratemaking mechanisms. Please note: Per ALJ Malcolm's and Minkin's ruling dated 3/1/99, this proceeding has been consolidated with A99-01-019, A99-01-034 and A99-02-029. Summary: On September 29, 1999, An all party meeting was held in the Commission's office in San Francisco. In attendance were Cmmr. Wood and his advisor, Kevin Coughlan; Jana Corey, Director, Regulatory Relations, Dan Richard, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Christopher Warner, Chief Counsel, for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Lynn Van Wagenen, representing San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E); Scott Couchois for the Office of Ratepayer Advocates; Edward O'Neill for the California Power Exchange; Jeanne Bennett for Alliance for Retail Markets; James Weil for Aglet; Reed Schmidt for California Streetlight Association; Marc Joseph for Coalition of Utility Employees; Jim Lehrer for Southern California Edison; Keith Melville for Sempra representing SDG&E; Kerry Hattevik for the Commission Energy Division; and Derk Pippin for California Energy Markets. Written materials was provided and attached to the notice. Richard stated that the Diablo Canyon Incremental Cost Incentive Pricing (ICIP) D.97-05-088 expressly adopts a price schedule for each year beginning in 1997 and ending in 2001. Further, Richard stated that ICIP recovers ongoing costs, while Diablo Canyon transition cost recovery is for sunk costs. Richard stated Commission intended to provide nuclear plants with the opportunity for a certain transition to competition to minimize any resulting disruption to the power markets that the transition might cause. Finally, Richard stated that the proposed decision (PD) states that Diablo Canyon will go to market when the rate freeze ends, a point in time which may not be known until many months after rate freeze has occurred. Richard stated that the reference in the PD to the potential use of an "interim" valuation should be deleted. Richard further stated that the PD should be modified to limit the carryover constraint to transition cost recovery, leaving non-transition cost recovery subject to existing ratemaking. Filer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Contact: Sandra Ciach Phone: (415) 972-5611 10/6/99 A98-05-038 Pacific Bell, for authority for pricing flexibility and to increase prices of certain operator services, to reduce the number of monthly directory assistance call allowances, and adjust prices for four centrex optional features. Summary: On October 4, 1999, Michael D. McNamara, of the Office of the Ratepayer Advocates, wrote a letter (attached to the notice) to Cmmr. Bilas, Cmmr. Neeper, Cmmr. Duque, Cmmr. Hyatt and Cmmr. Wood, in San Francisco. The letter explained that the September 21, 1999 letter of William A. Blaise, Jr., of Pacific Bell contained information that the Commission should issue a decision in this case based on record evidence. The letter further stated that Pacific Bell failed to meet its evidentiary burden in this case, and that the Commission should address the flaws in Pacific Bell's cost assertions. Filer: ORA-Ulmer Contact: Susie Toy Phone: (415) 703-1858 Summary: LATE FILED: On October 1, 1999, Thomas Long, Senior Telecommunications Attorney, met with Lester Wong, advisor to Cmmr. Bilas, in San Francisco. Long stated that the rate increase for Directory Assistance, if any, should be limited to the amount necessary to prevent below-cost pricing. Long further stated that offsetting revenue reductions should be required and based on the approved price ceiling since Pacific Bell (Pacific) has made clear that it intends to charge at least $.50 for the service if permitted by the CPUC. Long stated that the proposed decision (PD) fails to address the impact of allowing such rates increases on the incentive and goals of the New Regulatory Framework (NRF) and that this is a broad policy issue that the Commission need to address. Long suggested that the decision include a statement that any rate increase that may be approved should not be considered precedential with respect to the broad policy issue, including the issue of revenue neutrality. Long also stated that if the PD is approved, Pacific and other NRF-regulated utilities can be expected to submit numerous requests for other service-specific rate increases as means of boosting their profits. Filer: The Utility Reform Network Contact: Haley Goodson Phone: (415) 929-8876 (x307) 10/6/99 A99-01-016 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to establish post-transition period electric ratemaking mechanisms. A99-01-019 San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for authority to implement post rate freeze ratemaking mechanism. A99-01-034 Southern California Edison Company, to propose a method to determine and implement the end of the rate freeze; and propose ratemaking mechanisms which should be in place after the end of the rate freeze period. Summary: LATE FILED: On October 1, 1999, An all party meeting was held in the Commission's office in San Francisco. In attendance were Cmmr. Duque, Michelle Cooke, advisor to Cmmr. Duque; Robert Finkelstein, staff attorney for The Utility Reform Network (TURN); Dan Richard, Jana Corey and Christopher Warner, for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E); Jim Price, Bob Kinosian, and Jason Zeller, for the Office of the Ratepayer Advocates; Mona Petrochko and Jeanne Bennett, for Alliance for Retail Markets; and Edward O'Neill, for the California Power Exchange. Finkelstein addressed the allocation of the "ongoing" CTC for certain categories of uneconomic costs that will continue to be collected after the rate freeze ends. Finkelstein noted that the general thrust of the Phase 1 proposed decision (PD) is to defer final resolution of the issue to Phase 2, and stated that TURN did not object to the outcome. However, in order to avoid the appearance of having predetermined the outcome in Phase 2, Finkelstein urged that the words "and afterward" be dropped from Finding of Fact 11. Finkelstein then addressed the utilities' arguments for allowing the carrying over of costs incurred during the rate freeze so that they might be collected after the rate freeze has ended. Finally, TURN responded to PG&E's position on whether the Incremental Cost Incentive Pricing Mechanism for Diablo Canyon was intended to be in place through 2001, or if it should terminate whenever the rate freeze terminates. Finkelstein also pointed out that PG&E's reliance on the Restructuring Rate Settlement is questionable since the document itself states that "Power from Diablo Canyon would be priced at market no later than January 1, 2002." Finkelstein concluded that to the extent the terms of AB 1890 constitute a "deal" between the utilities, the legislature, the Commission, and other interested parties, it was important to enforce the "deal" in a fair manner. Therefore, Finkelstein urged the Commission to support the PD as drafted on this issue. Filer: The Utility Reform Network Contact: Haley Goodson Phone: (415) 929-8876 10/6/99 A94-12-005 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, for authority to decrease its rate and charges for electric and gas service and increase rates and charges for pipeline expansion service- test year 1996 general rate case. I95-02-015 Commission Order Instituting Investigation into rates, charges, service and practices of PG&E. Summary: On October 5, 1999, Ray Vlaitis, Utilities Engineer, for the Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA), met with Cmmr. Wood, in San Francisco. Written materials was provided and attached to the notice. Also present were Kevin Coughlan, advisor to Cmmr. Wood; Linda Gustafson, Program Supervisor, for ORA. ORA stated that it supported the proposed interim opinion on the petition of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for modification of Decision 99-06-080. ORA explained that the instant controversy concerning PG&E's Note 7 arises out of the investigation of PG&E's response to the December 1995 storms. ORA explained approximately 1500 wood utility poles failed during that storm. ORA also explained that currently various electric and telecommunications providers are vying for access to joint use wood utility poles and appear willing to sacrifice safety for access. ORA encouraged the Commission to move forward with a rulemaking to address the revision of wood pole minimum safety factors and their replacement or reinforcement. ORA stated that the Commission should consider adoption of wood pole standards and parameters contained in the National Electric Safety Code. Filer: ORA-Ulmer Contact: Susie Toy Phone: (415) 703-1858 Daily Calendar California Public Utilities Commission Tuesday, October 12, 1999 Page 43 The Commission's policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. To verify that a particular location is accessible, call (415) 703-1203. If specialized accommodations for the disabled are needed, e.g., sign language interpreters, those making the arrangements must call the Public Advisor at (415) 703-2074 or TDD# (415) 703-2032 five working days in advance of the event.