California Public Utilities Commission Issues Preliminary Determinations of Category for Various Proceedings

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a resolution, Resolution ALJ-176 Categorization, which provides preliminary determinations of category for various proceedings initiated by application. The commission is required to make these determinations under Senate Bill 960, which mandates that the CPUC categorize proceedings to determine applicable restrictions on ex parte communications and other rules. The commission has reviewed the initial pleadings of utility applicants and made preliminary determinations of category for several proceedings, including those related to energy resource recovery, rate setting, and telecommunications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CPUC has issued a resolution making preliminary determinations of category for various proceedings initiated by application, including those related to energy resource recovery, rate setting, and telecommunications.
  • The commission is required to make these determinations under Senate Bill 960, which mandates that the CPUC categorize proceedings to determine applicable restrictions on ex parte communications and other rules.
  • The preliminary determinations of category have been made for 11 proceedings, including applications from Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Pacific Bell Telephone Company.
  • The CPUC has identified several categories, including "Ratesetting" and "U39E," with each proceeding being assigned a specific category based on its nature and requirements.
  • The commission has indicated that no public review or comment is required for this resolution, as it is consistent with the requirements of Rule 7.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • The resolution is effective immediately, and the commission has certified that it was properly introduced, passed, and adopted at a conference of the CPUC.

Statistics:

  • 11 proceedings have been assigned preliminary determinations of category.
  • The proceedings include applications from 7 utility companies, including Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Pacific Bell Telephone Company.
  • All 11 proceedings have been assigned the category "Ratesetting" or "U39E," with each proceeding being assigned a specific category based on its nature and requirements.
  • The resolution is effective immediately, with the commission certifying that it was properly introduced, passed, and adopted on March 16, 2023.
  • The commission has identified 5 categories, including "Ratesetting" and "U39E," with each proceeding being assigned a specific category based on its nature and requirements.

Sources:

  • Resolution ALJ-176 Categorization, California Public Utilities Commission, March 16, 2023.
  • Senate Bill 960, California State Legislature.