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Public Utilities Commission of the State of CaliforniaTimothy J. Sullivan, Executive Director

Headquarters Southern California Office505 Van Ness Avenue 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500

San Francisco, CA 94102 Los Angeles, CA 90013(415) 703-2782 (213) 576-7000

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Daily Calendar

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Commission Meetings Notices Public Meetings and Workshops Notice of Draft Resolutions (PU Code § 311(g)) New Filings Petitions for Modification and Applications for Rehearing Proposed Decisions/Alternates/Presiding Officer’s Decisions/Arbitrator’s Reports Advice Letter Filings Miscellaneous Transportation Items Miscellaneous Communications Matters Table of Submission Dates for the Preceding Two Weeks Changes to Hearing Calendar Hearings Notice of All-Party Meetings (PU Code §1701.3(c))

The Commission’s policy is to schedule hearings (meetings, workshops, etc.) in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities.

The CPUC encourages all Californians to participate in its meetings, hearings, workshops, and proceedings. We try to hold our public meetings only in places that are wheelchair accessible and which can accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to people with disabilities. Please see the notice of the meeting you wish to attend for more specifics.

If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations for a particular meeting that are not listed in the notice, request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting. Contact the Public Advisor’s Office by any one of the following: Email: [email protected] toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 Voice: 415-703-2074

FAX: 415-355-5404 (Attn.: Public Advisor)TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) 1-415-703-5282

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California Public Utilities Commission Daily Calendar Wednesday, September 16, 2015

REGULAR COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETINGS

September 17, 2015 9:30 am San FranciscoOctober 1, 2015 9:30 am San FranciscoOctober 22, 2015 9:30 am Secretary of State (SOS) Building – Auditorium

1500 11th StreetSacramento, CA 95814

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.

September 28, 2015 1:30 pm San FranciscoOctober 19, 2015 1:30 pm San FranciscoNovember 2, 2015 1:30 pm San Francisco

OTHER COMMISSION MEETINGS

Commissioner Committee on Policy and Governance September 16, 201510:30 am

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102

Listen-only phone line:Toll-Free: 866-650-3491Passcode: 7032368

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioners with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to policy and governance initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.

If special arrangements are needed for attendees, such as sign and/or foreign language interpreters, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor’s Office at 1-866-849-8391 or 1-213-576-7055 or email: [email protected] at least three days prior to the meeting.

More information on the Committee meeting is available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Commissioner_Committee_Meetings.htm.

Commissioner Committee on ModernizationSeptember 16, 20151 pm - 2:30 pm



The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioner with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to modernization initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.

If special arrangements are needed for attendees, such as sign and/or foreign language interpreters, please contact the

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CPUC Public Advisor’s Office at 1-866-849-8391 or 1-213-576-7055 or email: [email protected] at least three days prior to the meeting.

More information on the Committee meeting available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Commissioner_Committee_Meetings.htm.

For questions about this meeting, please contact Ditas Katague, [email protected].

Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationSeptember 16, 20152:30 pm



The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioners with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to finance and administrative initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.



En Banc Notice: Pursuant to the Commission’s Safety Action Plan this is an En Banc to each company’s emerging safety-related priorities, status of ongoing safety mitigation efforts, and detail the previous year’s safety performance.

September 24, 20159 am – 5 pm


Pursuant to the Commission’s Safety Action Plan this en banc is convened to discuss the state of utility safety operations.All 5 CPUC Commissioners are expected to attend. The En Banc will be available in real time via video webcast at: www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml. For more information on the En Banc, including an agenda, please see http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/NR/rdonlyres/2EE9B938-DDCF-4ABC-837C-DF9736147A4D/0/PPDSafetyEnBanc2.pdf. For further information on the workshop contact Marzia Zafar; telephone: 415-703-1997 and email: [email protected].

Public En Banc Meeting Notice – A Public Hearing on General Order 156 – The Supplier Diversity ProgramOctober 8, 20159 am – 3:15 pm

South San Francisco Conference Center255 South Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

The purpose of this hearing is to hear from the CEOs and Presidents of California’s investor-owned utilities – these leaders will discuss their company’s supplier diversity programs and activities to encourage inclusion of diverse suppliers in contract opportunities. In addition, the leaders reflect on their General Order 156 programs and they will share their views on creating supplier diversity programs entrenched in economic development and job creation for the 21 st century, and beyond.

The Commission has also invited distinguished guests from the California Legislature, ethnic chambers of commerce, community organizations in support of supplier diversity, and emerging firms.Public Comments to address General Order 156 will be held mid-day of the hearing and will be limited to 10 speakers. For further information, please contact Douglas Phason [email protected] or (415) 703-2280.



http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/NR/rdonlyres/2EE9B938-DDCF-4ABC-837C-DF9736147A4D/0/PPDSafetyEnBanc2.pdf

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If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations, please request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting via e-mail at [email protected] or toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 or Voice: (415) 703-2074.

Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationOctober 21, 20152:30 pm






Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationNovember 18, 20152:30 pm






Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationDecember 16, 20152:30 pm












NOTICES

Charge for Commission DocumentsTo purchase Commission documents, there is a charge of 20 cents a printed page (postage prepaid) with a minimum purchase of $2.00.

Commission Resources Available for RentalThe auditorium, hearing rooms, and training room at the headquarters of the California Public Utilities Commission, located at 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, are available for rent. Further information about requirements and fees can be obtained by contacting Scott Finger (415) 703-1641.

PUBLIC MEETINGS & WORKSHOP NOTICES

“The below notices having been duly noticed in the Daily Calendar and along with the requisite ruling, scoping memo or other order issued in the specific proceedings satisfy the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure Rule 8.1(c) such that no ex parte communication shall be considered to occur should a decisionmaker or an advisor be present at the meeting or workshop.”

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Policy and Governance September 16, 201510:30 am



The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioners with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to policy and governance initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.



Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on ModernizationSeptember 16, 2015 California Public Utilities Commission






1 pm - 2:30 pm 505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102


The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Commissioner with an opportunity to meet and discuss matters related to modernization initiatives of the Commission. The public is encouraged to voice their opinion by attending this public meeting.


More information on the Committee meeting available at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Commissioner_Committee_Meetings.htm.

For questions about this meeting, please contact Ditas Katague, [email protected].

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationSeptember 16, 20152:30 pm






Public Workshop Notice – Energy Modeling Tools and their Applications in Energy Efficiency (R.13-11-005)September 18, 20159:30 am – 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Courtyard Room(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102

Conference Phone Line: (866) 633-5564Participant Code: 8705907

WebEx information:To start or join the online meeting:Go to: https://van.webex.com/van/j.php?MTID=m463e03f9a74043f945cb28a951a35e21.

Meeting Number: 749 935 758

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The purpose of this workshop is to discuss energy modeling simulation tool and their uses in energy efficiency programs. This is intended as an information exchange to understand what is used in the market and how we can understand the relative pros and cons of various tools and applications. For questions about this workshop, please contact Katie Wu at [email protected] or (415) 703-2452.

Public Workshop Notice – A. 15-05-002, et al., Safety Model Assessment ProceedingSeptember 21, 201510 am – 4:30 pm

September 22, 201510 am – 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Hearing Room A(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102

WebEx information TBD.

This two-day workshop is the second workshop to be held in connection with A. 15-05-002, et al.. The purpose of this workshop is to consider:

a) Risk Lexicon (coming to consensus before moving forward);b) Common risk management standards; c) Detailed analysis of utilities’ risk-based decision making approach; d) Detailed analysis of utilities’ risk models; e) Prioritization of risk mitigation, cost effectiveness, optimization;f) Common risk model elements and approaches; andg) Data issues

A more detailed agenda and WebEx information will be made available closer to the date. For questions about this workshop, please contact Arthur O’Donnell at [email protected], or (415) 703-1184.

(UPDATED)Public Meeting Notice: R.11-09-011 – Treatment of Energy Storage Load in the Rule 21 Application and Study Process (Revised 9/15/15)

September 22, 201510 am – 5 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Golden Gate Room(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102

Conference phone line: (866) 830-4003Participant code: 986 9619

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the applicability of various tariff rules (e.g., 2, 15, and 16) to energy storage-related load; how these rules can be integrated into the current Rule 21 study process for energy storage applications; and other ways in which the Rule 21 application and study processes can be streamlined or improved for non-exporting, behind-the-meter energy storage devices.

Discussions will be informed by straw proposals from the investor-owned utilities and Bosch on the applicability of Rule 21 and other tariff rules to energy storage charging, which were submitted to the R.11-09-011 service list on August 31, 2015.

This workshop is being held in conjunction with ALJ Maribeth Bushey’s August 19, 2015 Ruling Setting Dates for Filing Final Motions and Granting Motions for Party Status:

http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Efile/G000/M154/K225/154225792.PDF

A more detailed agenda will be submitted to the service list in advance of the workshop. For more information, please contact Marc Monbouquette at [email protected] or (415) 355-5504.

Public Meeting Notice: Fresno Rate Design ForumSeptember 22, 2015 Fresno City Hall




6 pm 2600 Fresno StreetFresno, CA 93721

The CPUC will hold a community forum in Fresno to discuss and answer questions about the CPUC’s recent decision to significantly change residential electricity rates, including the requirement that starting in 2019, all residential customers will be offered time of use rates as a default.


It is possible that Commissioners and/or their Advisors may be present. However, even if a quorum of Commissioners were to be present, no voting would occur.

More information on the forum is available at www.cpuc.ca.gov/FresnoForum .

Public Workshop Notice: R. 15-01-008 - Best Practices for Natural Gas Leak AbatementSeptember 23, 20159 am – 4:30 pm


Conference phone line: 1-866-859-2737Participant code: 1682922

Webex information:

Meeting Number: 749 728 667Meeting Password: Abate2015!

To join the online meeting, go to: https://van.webex.com and type in the meeting number and password

Safety and Enforcement Division Staff will be hosting an in-person workshop to discuss issues associated with R.15-01-008, “Order Instituting Rulemaking to Adopt Rules and Procedures Governing Commission-Regulated Natural Gas Pipelines and Facilities to Reduce Natural Gas Leakage Consistent with Senate Bill 1371.” Find the report here: http://delaps1.cpuc.ca.gov/CPUCProceedingLookup/f?p=401:56:11523669461587::NO:RP,57,RIR:P5_PROCEEDING_SELECT:R1501008 .

The purpose of this workshop will be to discuss the initial analysis of utility methane leak data submitted to the CPUC on May 15th, 2015, leak quantification methods, and improving future reporting. Detailed agenda to follow. For information, please contact Chuck Magee [email protected] or (415) 703-4683.

Public Workshop Notice: R.11-09-011 – Smart Inverter Working Group Phase 3 Workshop September 25, 201510 am – 4 pm


This workshop will be available in real-time via video webcast at www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml

To participate via phone, the call-in information is as follows:


http://www.californiaadmin.com/cpuc.shtml


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The purpose of this workshop is to refine the scope of issues to be taken up during Phase 3 of the Smart Inverter Working Group (SIWG). Phase 3 will consider development of additional advanced inverter functionality beyond the seven autonomous functions developed in Phase 1 and the communications protocols developed in Phase 2, and will also consider development of the foundational technical requirements surrounding operational protocols or transactional models that are needed to enable the provision of DER grid services. The workshop agenda will entail:

1) Brief review of Phase 1 functions and Phase 2 communications protocols, and of related CPUC proceedings such as DRP, IDSR, Rule 21, and CAISO stakeholder initiatives such as ESDER and DERP

2) Discussion and taxonomy of envisioned DER-provided grid services in an envisioned future distribution marketplace

3) Discussion of possible operational protocols or transaction models that could enable the provision of grid services, and what should be scoped into Phase 3 of the SIWG

4) Further categorization of additional inverter functionality to be developed over the course of SIWG Phase 3

A more detailed agenda will be submitted to the service list in advance of the workshop. For more information, please contact Marc Monbouquette at [email protected] or (415) 355-5504.

Public Meeting Notice: Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) – Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC)September 25, 201510 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DDTP Main Office1333 Broadway St., Suite 500Oakland, CA 94612Large Conference Room

The Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC) will hold a public meeting to address the following:

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDAI. Welcome and Introduction of TADDAC Members; II. Approval of Agenda; III. Review of Minutes of the June 26, 2015 Meeting, Review of Action Item list from the June 26, 2015 Meeting, and Review of Emergency Evacuation Procedures; IV. Administrative Business, A. Report from CPUC Staff, B. Report from CCAF, C. Report from the Chair; V. Public Input (Morning and Afternoon); VI. New Business, A. EPAC Report and Recommendations, B. Consideration of Reappointment of Frances Reyes Acosta to At Large Seat, C. Discussion of IP Captioned Telephone Service Survey, D. Discussion of Use of Captioning in TV Advertising; VII. Vacant Seat Interviews; VIII. Member Reports; IX. Future Meetings and Agendas.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, please contact Patsy Emerson, DDTP Committee Coordinator at (510) 302-1147 or via email at [email protected], or visit the website at ddtp.org. 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 NOTICEPlease refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to DDTP meetings. Persons with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity must reduce their exposure in order to attend this meeting.

DOCUMENT PREPARATIONAll documents reviewed by TADDAC must be available in a Braille format: Therefore, when submitting documents for the TADDAC binder, please send a copy, in an electronic format, to [email protected] for Brailling prior to the meeting. Handouts should also be made available in an electronic format.

Public Workshop Notice: GTSR Program – Phase IV, Track A Issues Workshop (A.12-01-008) September 28, 20151 pm – 5 pm


Conference Line: 1-866-630-0288



Participant Code: 6802885#

AGENDAThis workshop will be a public, off-record forum to discuss Phase IV, Track A issues in the implementation of the Green Tariff Shared Renewables (GTSR) program. The proceeding number is A.12-01-008.

Parties should contact Patrick Doherty at [email protected] or (415) 703-5032 by September 21, 2015 if they would like to present a proposal.

1:00pm – 1:15pm Introduction, safety announcements and procedural updates1:15pm – 2:15pm How to treat the Power Charge Indifference Amount (PCIA) going forward in the

GTSR program, and options to lock in other rate components2:15pm – 3:00pm Whether or not to use RAM to procure ECR projects, and if so how3:00pm – 3:15pm Break3:15pm – 4:00pm Proposed REC values and overall GTSR affordability4:00pm – 5:00pm Threshold for revisiting overhead cost allocation and other outstanding Track A issues

(UPDATED) Public Workshop Notice: R.11-09-011 – Follow-up on Rule 21 Treatment of Energy Storage Load; Potential Modifications to the Rule 21 Definition of “Non-Exporting” and Rule 21 Screen I; Expansion of the Rule 21 Pre-Application Report; Publication of a Distribution Interconnection Equipment Cost Guide (Revised 9/15/15)

October 1, 201510 am – 5 pm

October 2, 20159:30 am – 4:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Golden Gate Room(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102


This two-day workshop will be broken into four half-day sessions in which a number of specific topics at issue in the open Rule 21 interconnection rulemaking will be discussed:

1) A follow-up to the September 22, 2015 workshop on Rule 21 treatment of energy storage load, and other revisions to streamline or improve Rule 21 for non-exporting, behind-the-meter storage

2) Potential modifications to the Rule 21 definition of “Non-Exporting,” and a consideration of further Screen I options that can be elected to ensure non-export

3) Expansion of the current Rule 21 Pre-Application Report to provide greater visibility into the types of upgrades and associated costs that projects may trigger

4) Publication of a distribution interconnection equipment unit cost guide in order to give insight into the component costs of typical distribution upgrades and utility facilities required to interconnect generation and storage to the utility grid

Discussions will be informed by straw proposals from various parties that were submitted to the R.11-09-011 service list.

These workshops are being held in conjunction with ALJ Maribeth Bushey’s August 19, 2015 Ruling Setting Dates for Filing Final Motions and Granting Motions for Party Status:


More detailed agendas will be submitted to the service list in advance of the workshops. For more information, please contact Marc Monbouquette at [email protected] or (415) 355-5504.

Public Meeting Notice: CPUC En Banc Hearing – A Public Hearing on General Order 156 – The Supplier Diversity Program

October 8, 20159 am – 3:15 pm

South San Francisco Conference Center255 South Airport Blvd,





South San Francisco, CA 94080

The purpose of this hearing is to hear from the CEOs and Presidents of California’s investor-owned utilities – these leaders will discuss their company’s supplier diversity programs and activities to encourage inclusion of diverse suppliers in contract opportunities. In addition, the leaders reflect on their General Order 156 programs and they will share their views on creating supplier diversity programs entrenched in economic development and job creation for the 21 st century, and beyond.

The Commission has also invited distinguished guests from the California Legislature, ethnic chambers of commerce, community organizations in support of supplier diversity, and emerging firms.Public Comments to address General Order 156 will be held mid-day of the hearing and will be limited to 10 speakers. For further information, please contact Douglas Phason [email protected] or (415) 703-2280.If you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations, please request them from the Public Advisor’s Office at least three business days in advance of the meeting via e-mail at [email protected] or toll-free: 1-866-849-8390 or Voice: (415) 703-2074.

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationOctober 21, 20152:30 pm






Public Workshop Notice – Draft Fire Map 1 Review & Development Report in R.15-05-006November 12, 201510 am – 5 pm

November 13, 20159 am – 4 pm


The California Public Utilities Commission’s Safety and Enforcement Division will host a two-day public workshop in R. 15-05-006 to discuss the Draft Fire Map 1 Review & Development Report (Fire Map 1 Report) and Alternate Proposals (if any). The Fire Map 1 Report is being developed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and its team of independent experts. The purpose of the Fire Map 1 is to develop a statewide fire-threat map that depicts the physical and environmental conditions associated with an elevated potential for utility-associated wildfires, and ultimately to assist in the development of stronger fire-safety standards. It is possible that Commissioners and/or their advisors may be present. However, even if a quorum of Commissioners were to be present, no voting would occur.

Questions should be directed to [email protected] , 213-576-7099.

Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationNovember 18, 20152:30 pm

California Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Auditorium







(Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street)San Francisco, CA 94102





Public Meeting Notice: Commissioner Committee on Finance and AdministrationDecember 16, 20152:30 pm






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

The ALJ Division has prepared Resolution ALJ-318 for the September 17, 2015, Commission Meeting. This resolution resolves the appeal of Citation No. UCSD-722 issued to Alive Transportation Inc. (Alive), (TCP 24307), by the California Public Utilities Commission’s Safety and Enforcement Division (SED) on May 6, 2015. On July 17, 2015, SED moved to close this proceeding because Citation No. UCSD-722 was rescinded. SED explained that it was rescinding Citation No. UCSD-722 because of an ongoing open investigation of Alive. Alive did not respond to this motion. Any comments should be directed to ALJ MacDonald via e-mail: [email protected] or phone 1-415-703-1839.

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=153735978.

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The Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4723 for the September 17, 2015, Commission Meeting. This resolution addresses: “Implementation of smart meter opt-out provisions in compliance with Decision (D.) 14-12-078.” Any questions should be directed to Laura Martin at [email protected] and Don Lafrenz at [email protected].


The Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4729 for the September 17, 2015, Commission Meeting. This Draft Resolution approves SDG&E’s request of an amendment and restatement of its power purchase agreement with Yuma Cogeneration Associates. Notice of this Draft has been sent to parties in the service list. Any questions or comments should be directed to Maria Sotero at [email protected] and Melicia Charles at [email protected].

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M154/K092/154092776.PDF.

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INVESTIGATION RECORDS

Resolution L-476 authorizes disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of an electrical incident that occurred on July 15, 2015 at 3 rd and Magnolia Street in Long Beach, California, once the investigation is complete.

On August 17, 2015, the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments shall be served no later than September 7, 2015 and reply comments shall be served no later than September 14, 2015.

Resolution L-476 will be on the agenda at the September 17, 2015 Commission meeting. The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.

When the Commission acts on the draft resolution, it may adopt all or part of it as written, amend or modify it, or set it aside and prepare its own order. Only when the Commission acts does the resolution become binding on the parties.Finally, an original and two copies of the comments, with a certificate of service should be submitted to:

Fred Harris, Staff CounselLegal DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040San Francisco, CA 94102-3298Telephone: 415-703-1557E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17489 which will be on the Commission’s September 17, 2015, meeting agenda. T-17489 proposes revoking the operating authorities of forty-four wireline telephone carriers. This draft resolution is available at www.cpuc.ca.gov. Any questions or comments should be directed to Carlos Figueroa at [email protected].

The web link is Please use this link to view the published document.

The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17492 which will be on the Commission’s September 17, 2015, meeting agenda. Resolution T-17492 proposes a Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 annual budget of $65.03 million for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Equipment and Relay Service Program, pursuant to Public Utilities (PU) Code Section 2881, et seq. There is no change between this Proposed FY 2016-17 budget and the Enacted Budget for FY 2015-16. Any questions or comments should be directed to Hannah Steiner; email: [email protected].






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The web link is Please use this link to view the published document .

The Division of Water and Audits has prepared Proposed Comment Resolution W-5057 for the September 17, 2015, Commission Meeting. Proposed Comment Resolution W-5057 authorizes San Jose Water Company to recover $9,566,814 or, an increase of 3.36% in annual metered revenue, for Lost Revenues due to Mandatory Conservation. Please contact [email protected], and reference “Proposed Resolution W-5057”, if you have any questions.


The Division of Water and Audits has prepared Proposed Comment Resolution W-5058 for the September 17, 2015, Commission Meeting. Proposed Comment Resolution W-5058 authorizes Del Oro Water Company to recover the Statewide Lost Revenue Recovery Memorandum Account through a surcharge of $1.76 per month per customer for twenty four months in the California Pines District. Please contact [email protected], and reference “Proposed Resolution W-5058”, if you have any questions.

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M153/K731/153731458.pdf .

The Division of Water and Audits has prepared Proposed Comment Resolution W-5059 for the September 17, 2015, Commission Meeting. Proposed Comment Resolution W-5059 authorizes Havasu Water Company a general rate increase to produce additional annual revenue of $81,724, or 45.7%, for Test Year 2015. Please contact [email protected], and reference “Proposed Resolution W-5059”, if you have any questions.

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M153/K893/153893805.pdf .

The Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4468 for the October 1, 2015, Commission Meeting. Draft Resolution E-4468 addresses Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric, and San Diego Gas & Electric’s request for approval of their Model Prospective Order and Model Nondisclosure Agreement. Any questions and/or comments should be directed to Meredith Younghein at [email protected] and Michele Kito at [email protected].


The Energy Division has prepared Draft Comment Resolution E-4734 for the October 1, 2015, Commission Meeting. This resolution addresses: “Implementation of the Green Tariff Shared Renewables (GTSR) program pursuant to Decision (D.) 15-01-051.” Any questions or comments should be directed to Patrick Doherty at [email protected] and Paul Phillips at [email protected].



Resolution L-477 authorizes the disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of a rail crossing incident, that occurred on August 7, 2014, at the Grand Avenue crossing (DOT No. 026820X) in Carlsbad, California, once the investigation is complete.

On August 27, 2015, the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments shall be served no later than September 21, 2015, and reply comments shall be served no later than September 28, 2015.

Resolution L-477 will be on the agenda at the October 1, 2015, Commission meeting. The Commission may then vote on







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this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.



A copy of the comments should also be submitted to the parties listed on the Certificate of Service.

The Safety and Enforcement Division has prepared Resolution SX-118 for the October 1, 2015, Commission Meeting. This resolution recommends to the California Transportation Commission for increasing funding under the California Public Utilities Code section 1231.1 to an amount of $3,775,000 to be set aside in fiscal year 2016-17 for maintaining automatic grade crossing protection devices. Notice of this proposed resolution has been sent to parties in the service lists. Any questions or comments should be directed to Maria E. Cardenas at [email protected].


The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17483 for the October 1, 2015, Commission Meeting. Resolution T-17483 adopts the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 California High Cost Fund –B (CHCF-B) budget of $20,001,737. Any questions or comments should be directed to Richard Maniscalco at [email protected].

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&DocID=154291327 .

The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17491 which will be on the Commission’s October 1, 2015, meeting agenda. Resolution T-17491 proposes adoption of the California High Cost Fund-A Administrative Committee Fund expense budget of $43.305 million for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

The Communications Division e-mailed the Notice of Availability letter for this resolution to parties in accordance with P.U. Code Section 311(g)(1). Instructions and timelines for filing comments as well as the service list for this resolution are included in the Notice of Availability. Any questions or comments should be directed to Michael Coen; email: [email protected].

The web link is Please use this link to view the published document .

The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17494 for the October 1, 2015, Commission Meeting. Resolution T-17494 approves the California Advanced Services Fund Expense Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017) (complying with the requirements of Public Utilities Code Section 270). Any questions or comments should be directed to Zenaida Tapawan-Conway at [email protected].


The Communications Division has prepared Resolution T-17496 for the October 1, 2015 Commission Meeting re: adopting a FY 2016-17 expense budget for the California Teleconnect Fund Program in the amount of $148,800,000.












The Communications Division e-mailed the Notice of Availability letter for this resolution to parties in accordance with PU Code Section 311(g) (1). Instructions and timelines on the filing of comments as well as the service list for this resolution are included in the Notice of Availability. Any questions should be directed to Kim Hua at [email protected].

The web link is http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M154/K325/154325754.docx.

The Energy Division has prepared Draft Resolution E-4735 for the October 22, 2015, Commission Meeting. This Draft Resolution approves San Diego Gas and Electric’s request to relocate three electric lines from the middle of Sycamore Landfill to the perimeter of the landfill. Notice of this Draft has been sent to parties in the service list. Any questions or comments should be directed to Rob Peterson at [email protected] and Mary Jo Borak at [email protected].


NOTICE OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OFINVESTIGATION RECORDS

Resolution L-478 authorizes disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigations of a gas explosion that occurred on February 11, 2012 at 3052 Lanfranco Street in Los Angeles, California.

On September 15, 2015 the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments shall be served no later than October 12, 2015 and reply comments shall be served no later than October 19, 2015.

Resolution L-478 will be on the agenda at the October 22, 2015 Commission meeting. The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.





Resolution L-479 authorizes disclosure of records concerning the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) Safety and Enforcement Division’s investigation of a gas line leak incident that occurred on August 16, 2013 in Riverside, California.

On September 15, 2015, the draft resolution was mailed to the service list, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code § 311(g) and Rule 14.5 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments shall be served no later than






http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M154/K325/154325754.docx



October 12, 2015, and reply comments shall be served no later than October 19, 2015.

Resolution L-479 will be on the agenda at the October 22, 2015 Commission meeting. The Commission may then vote on this draft resolution, or it may postpone a vote.


Fred Harris, Staff CounselLegal DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 5040San Francisco, CA 94102-3298Telephone: 415-703-1557E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]


NEW FILINGS

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PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION AND APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING

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

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ADVICE LETTER FILINGS

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MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION ITEMSFilings with Safety and Enforcement Division

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS

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A TABLE OF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE PRECEDING TWO WEEKS

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CHANGES TO HEARING CALENDAR

NEW SETTINGS - NONE

RESETTINGS - NONE

REMOVALS FROM CALENDAR - NONE

HEARINGS CONTINUED - NONEALJ Miles A.15-05-007 - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Approval of its

Forecast 2016 ERRA Proceeding Revenue Requirement,Evidentiary Hearing held and continued to September 16 at 1:30

HEARINGS CONCLUDED

ALJ Kenney A.15-07-012 - Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (U39E) for Commission Approval Under Public Utilities Code Section 851 of an Irrevocable License for use of Utility Support Structures and Equipment Sites to ExteNet Systems (California) LLC,Prehearing Conference held and concluded

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 (WS) = Workshop (OA) = Oral Argument(PPH) = Public Participation Hearing (STC) = Status Conference (SEC) = Settlement Conference(EH) = Evidentiary Hearing (L&M) = Law & Motion (CA) = Closing Argument

9/16/1510:30 a.m.ALJ MilesComr Randolph

C.15-06-006 (PHC) - U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. (U5721C), and MPOWER COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (U5859C), Complainants, v. HYPERCUBE TELECOM, LLC (U6592C), Defendant,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

9/16/151:30 p.m.ALJ MilesComr Florio

A.15-05-007 (EH) - Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Approval of its Forecast 2016 ERRA Proceeding Revenue Requirement,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco


9/17/1510:00 a.m.ALJ HalliganComr Sandoval

ECP – C.15-08-001 (EH) - Brenda Pratt, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant,Junipero Serra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90013

9/18/1510:00 a.m.ALJ SimonComr Picker

R.14-07-002 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Develop a Successor to Existing Net Energy Metering Tariffs Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 2827.1, and to Address Other Issues Related to Net Energy Metering,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

9/21/159:00 a.m.ALJ McKinneyComr Sandoval

A.15-07-015 (PHC) - In the Matter of the Application of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY (U60W), a California corporation, for an order (1) authorizing it to increase rates for water service by $94,838,100 or 16.5% in test year 2017, (2) authorizing it to increase rates by $22,959,600 or 3.4% on January 1, 2018, and $22,588,200 or 3.3% on January 1, 2019, in accordance with the Rate Case Plan, and (3) adopting other related rulings and relief necessary to implement the Commission's ratemaking policies,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

9/24/159:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.ALJ BemesderferComr Sandoval

A.15-03-005 (EH) - In the Matter of the Joint Application of Frontier Communications Corporation, Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (U5429C), Verizon California, Inc. (U1002C), Verizon Long Distance LLC (U5732C), and Newco West Holdings LLC for Approval of Transfer of Control Over Verizon California, Inc. and Related Approval of Transfer of Assets and Certifications,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also September 25)

9/25/1511:00 a.m.ALJ Darling

K.15-05-020 (EH) - Appeal of Foothill Executive Limousine Inc. (PSG 16410 & PSG 22114) from Citation LAX-978 Issued on April 29, 2015 by the Safety and Enforcement Division,Junipero Serra State Office Building, 320 West 4th Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90013

9/30/151:30 p.m.ALJ GamsonComr Picker

R.14-08-013 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Rules for Development of Distribution Resources Plans Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 769,And Related Matters:A.15-07-002A.15-07-003A.15-07-005A.15-07-006A.15-07-007A.15-07-008Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/5/159:30 a.m.ALJ SimonComr Picker

R.14-07-002 (EH) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Develop a Successor to Existing Net Energy Metering Tariffs Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 2827.1, and to Address Other Issues Related to Net Energy Metering,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also October 6 – 7)

10/6/1510:00 a.m.ALJ BurchamComr Peterman

A.13-09-020 (PHC) - Application of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District seeking cost allocation for required improvements, including installation of quadrant gates at a private crossing over Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District tracks (MP: 36.75) in the County of Sonoma, State of California,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/12/159:00 a.m.ALJ ViethComr Randolph

A.12-10-009 (EH) - In The Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for a Permit to Construct Electrical Facilities: Cleveland National Forest Power Line Replacement Projects,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also October 13)


10/19/159:30 a.m.ALJ MasonComr Peterman

A.14-12-016 (EH) - Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902G) and Southern California Gas Company (U904G) to Recover Costs Recorded in their Pipeline Safety and Reliability Memorandum Accounts,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also October 20 – 22)

10/20/152:00 p.m.ALJ WilsonComr Sandoval

R.13-03-008 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking to Add Speech Generating Devices to the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

10/26/1510:00 a.m.ALJ KimComr Randolph

C.15-03-006 (EH) - City of Indian Wells, Complainant, vs. Verizon California, Inc. (U1002C), Defendant,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also October 27 – 28)

10/29/1510:00 a.m.ALJ KellyComr Picker

R.15-06-009 (PHC) - Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Rules for Regulation of Physical Security for the Electric Supply Facilities of Electrical Corporations Consistent with Public Utilities Code Section 364 and to Establish Standards for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Plans for Electrical Corporations and Regulated Water Companies Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 768.6,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco

11/16/159:00 a.m.ALJ YackninComr Randolph

A.13-10-020 (EH) - In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (U338E) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the West of Devers Upgrade Project and for an Interim Decision Approving the Proposed Transaction between Southern California Edison and Morongo Transmission LLC,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also November 17)

12/1/1510:00 a.m.ALJ KellyComr Sandoval

A.15-07-001 - Application of Great Oaks Water Company (U162W) for an Order authorizing it to increase rates charges for water service by $1,442,313 or 8.50% in 2016, by 1,051,887 or 5.71% in 2017, and by $683,236 or 3.51% in 2018,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also December 2)

1/6/1610:00 a.m.ALJ BurhamComr Randolph

C.15-04-017 (EH) - Anthony Zabit and Roberto Alvarez, Complainants, vs. NetFortris Acquisition Co., Inc., and its Officers, Grant Evans, Bryan Koehler, and Tom Swayze, DefendantsCommission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also January 7)

1/19/1610:00 a.m.ALJ BusheyComr Peterman

I.14-11-008 (EH) - Order Instituting Investigation and Order to Show Cause on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of Pacific Gas and Electric Company with respect to Facilities Records for its Natural Gas Distribution System Pipelines,Commission Courtroom, San Francisco(Also January 20 - 22)

NOTICE OF ALL-PARTY MEETINGS (PU Code § 1701.3(c))(A quorum of Commissioners and/or their staff may attend All-Party Meetings noticed on the Daily Calendar.)

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