Ex Parte Communication Notice for Rate Increase Application in California Crude Oil Pipeline Services

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The Public Utilities Commission of California has issued a three-day notice of ex parte communication related to the application of San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company LLC and Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. to increase rates for crude oil pipeline services in Northern California. The application, filed on January 29, 2025, seeks authority to increase rates for pipeline services. An ex parte meeting has been scheduled with Commissioner Matthew Baker on May 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the application.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utilities Commission of California has issued a three-day notice of ex parte communication related to the application of San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company LLC and Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
  • The application seeks authority to increase rates for crude oil pipeline services in Northern California.
  • The ex parte meeting will be conducted virtually via Webex on May 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. with Commissioner Matthew Baker.
  • The representatives of Joint Applicants participating in the meeting are Robert Waldron, Chief Executive Officer, and James Squeri, co-counsel.
  • The notice was filed on May 14, 2025, by CBL ENERGY LAW PLLC and DOWNEY BRAND, LLP on behalf of Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. and San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company LLC.

Statistics:

  • The application was filed on January 29, 2025 (Application No. 25-01-009).
  • The ex parte meeting will be conducted on May 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
  • 2 representatives of Joint Applicants will participate in the meeting: Robert Waldron and James Squeri.
  • The notice was filed on May 14, 2025.

Sources:

  • [California Public Utilities Commission Ex Parte notation: 4905850.1]
  • Rule 8.2(c)(2)(B) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the California Public Utilities Commission