Verizon Receives Regulatory Update from California Public Utilities Commission

In a recent regulatory update, the California Public Utilities Commission announced that Verizon Communications Inc. will hold an ex parte meeting with advisors to Commissioner John Reynolds and Commissioner Darcie Houck to discuss the Joint Parties' application for transfer of control and related issues in the proceeding A.24-10-006. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. and will take place via video conference. Verizon has notified the parties and the service list of the upcoming meeting, as required by Public Utilities Code Section 1701.3(h)(2) and Rule 8.2(c)(2)(B) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Key Takeaways:

  • Verizon Communications Inc. has notified the California Public Utilities Commission of an upcoming ex parte meeting with advisors to Commissioner John Reynolds and Commissioner Darcie Houck.
  • The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. via video conference to discuss the Joint Parties' application for transfer of control and related issues in proceeding A.24-10-006.
  • Verizon will file the required ex parte notice following the meeting, as stated in Rule 8.4.
  • The anticipated attendees from Verizon include Rudolph M. Reyes, Gregory Romano, Jesus G. Roman, and Kristin Jacobson.
  • The representatives from the Commissioner offices expected to attend include Carolyn Chen, Andrew Klutey, and Caleb Jones.

Statistics:

  • 1 meeting scheduled for September 5, 2025.
  • 4 representatives from Verizon scheduled to attend the meeting.
  • 3 representatives from the Commissioner offices expected to attend the meeting.
  • 1 ex parte notice required to be filed following the meeting.

Sources:

  • California Public Utilities Code Section 854 A.24-10-006.
  • Public Utilities Code Section 1701.3(h)(2).
  • Rule 8.2(c)(2)(B) of the California Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • Rule 8.4 of the California Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • DLA Piper LLP (US)
  • Verizon