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California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.11 - (Rule 1.11) Verification

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Whenever a document is required to be verified by these rules, statute, order,
				  or ruling, the verification must be made either by affidavit sworn or affirmed
				  before a notary public or by declaration under penalty of perjury. When the
				  verification is made by the person who signs the document, the verification
				  must be separately stated and signed.
(b) The verification must be signed (see Rule
				  1.8(e)), and state that the contents of the document are true of the verifying
				  person's own knowledge, except as to matters that are stated on information or
				  belief, and as to those matters that he or she believes them to be true. (See
				  Rule 18.1.)
(c) If these rules
				  require a person to verify a document, it must be verified as follows (except
				  as provided in subsection (d)):
(1) If the
				  person is an individual or sole proprietorship, by the individual or sole
				  proprietor.
(2) If the person is a
				  corporation, trust, or association, by an officer.
(3) If a person is a partnership or limited
				  partnership, by a partner or general partner, respectively.
(4) If the person is a governmental entity,
				  by an officer, agent, or authorized employee.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.12 - (Rule 1.12) Amendments and Corrections

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(a) An amendment is a document that makes a
				  substantive change to a previously filed document. An amendment to an
				  application, protest, complaint, or answer must be filed prior to the issuance
				  of the scoping memo.
(b) The time
				  for filing a reply, response, protest, or answer to an amended document is
				  calculated from the date the amendment is filed. Parties who have filed a
				  reply, response, protest or answer to the previously filed document need not
				  file an additional reply, response, protest or answer to the amendment. If the
				  time for filing a reply, response, protest, or answer to the original document
				  has passed, the Administrative Law Judge may limit or prohibit any further
				  reply, response, protest, or answer to the amended document.
(c) Minor typographical or wording
				  corrections that do not alter the substance of a filed document or the relief
				  requested therein are not to be filed.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 2.6 to new section
					 1.12, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed
					 6-4-2009; operative 7-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for
					 limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution. Reference: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.13 - (Rule 1.13) Tendering of Document for Filing

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Documents may be tendered for filing in hard copy or
					 electronically, as follows, except that a utility whose gross intrastate
					 revenues, as reported in the utility's most recent annual report to the
					 Commission, exceed $10 million shall electronically file all documents unless
					 otherwise prohibited or excused by these rules:
(a) Hard copy:
(1) Documents must be tendered for filing at
				  the Commission's Docket Office at the State Building, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San
				  Francisco, California 94102. All documents tendered by mail must be addressed
				  to the Commission's Docket Office in San Francisco.
(2) Except for Proponent's Environmental
				  Assessments (see Rule 2.4(b)) and complaints (see Article 4), an original and
				  six exact copies of the document (including any attachments but not including
				  the transmittal letter, if any) shall be tendered. After assignment of the
				  proceeding to an Administrative Law Judge, an original and three copies of the
				  document shall be tendered.
In lieu of the original, one additional copy of the
					 document may be tendered. If a copy is tendered instead of the original, the
					 person tendering the document must retain the original, and produce it at the
					 Administrative Law Judge's request, until the Commission's final decision in
					 the proceeding is no longer subject to judicial
					 review.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.14 - (Rule 1.14) Review and Filing of Tendered Documents

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(a) Tendered documents are not filed until
				  they have been reviewed and accepted for filing by the Docket Office in San
				  Francisco.
(b) If a document is
				  accepted for filing, it will be recorded as of the date it was first tendered
				  for filing at the Commission's San Francisco office.
(1) Hard copy: The Docket Office will provide
				  an acknowledgment of the filing on request, provided the person tendering the
				  document furnishes at the time the document is tendered, an extra copy of the
				  document and a self-addressed envelope with postage fully prepaid. The extra
				  copy of the document will be stamped with the filing stamp and docket number
				  and returned by mail.
(2)
				  Electronic: Upon the filing of any document tendered electronically, the
				  document will be stamped with the electronic filing stamp and, in the case of
				  an initiating document, a docket number and the Docket Office shall
				  electronically transmit to the person tendering the document a Confirmation of
				  Acceptance and a link to the filed stamped copy of the document on the
				  Commission's website. Electronically filed documents so endorsed carry the same
				  force and effect as a manually affixed endorsement stamp.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.15 - (Rule 1.15) Computation of Time

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
When a statute or Commission decision, rule, order, or
					 ruling sets a time limit for performance of an act, the time is computed by
					 excluding the first day (
i.e.
, the day of the act or event
					 from which the designated time begins to run) and including the last day. If
					 the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other day when the
					 Commission offices are closed, the time limit is extended to include the first
					 day thereafter. If an act occurs after 5:00 p.m., it is deemed as having been
					 performed on the next day.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 3.3 to new section
					 1.15, including amendment of
					 section heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to
					 Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Renumbering of former section
					 1.15 to section
					 1.16 and renumbering of former
					 section 1.14 to section
					 1.15 filed 6-4-2009; operative
					 7-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h).
3.
					 Amendment filed 5-9-2011; operative 6-8-2011. Submitted to OAL for limited
					 review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2011, No. 19).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution. Reference: Section
						12,
						Code of Civil Procedure.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.16 - (Rule 1.16) Filing Fees

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Filing fees required by the Public Utilities Code are set
					 forth in the Table of Filing Fees at the end of the Rules. If the fee in the
					 table conflicts with the fee stated in the appropriate statute, the statute
					 prevails.
Filing fees for documents tendered by hard copy shall be
					 paid by check, money order or credit card. Filing fees for documents tendered
					 electronically shall be paid by credit card.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 3.4 to new section
					 1.16, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Change without regulatory effect
					 amending section filed 12-26-2006 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 52).
3. Renumbering of former
					 section 1.16 to section
					 1.17 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 1.15 to section
					 1.16 filed 6-4-2009; operative
					 7-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution. Reference: Sections
						1001,
						1007,
						1008,
						1036,
						1904,
						2754,
						2756,
						3902,
						4006,
						5136,
						5371.1,
						5373.1
						and
						5377.1,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.17 - (Rule 1.17) Daily Calendar

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
A Daily Calendar of Commission meetings and hearing and
					 other pertinent matters shall be published on the Commission's Internet
					 website. The Daily Calendar is also available for viewing and photocopying (for
					 a fee) at the Central Files Office.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 1.16 to new section
					 1.17 filed 6-4-2009; operative
					 7-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h).
2.
					 Amendment filed 1-30-2018; operative 4-1-2018. Submitted to OAL for limited
					 review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2018, No. 5).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution. Reference: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 1.18 - (Rule 1.18) Public Participation in Proceedings

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Any member of the public may submit written comment in any
					 Commission proceeding using the "Public Comment" tab of the online Docket Card
					 for that proceeding on the Commission's website.
(a) All written public comment submitted in a
				  proceeding that is received prior to the submission of the record in the
				  proceeding, as defined by Rule 13.15(a), will be entered into the
				  administrative record of that proceeding.
(b) Relevant written comment submitted in a
				  proceeding will be summarized in the final decision issued in that
				  proceeding.
(c) Parties may respond
				  to, and cite to, any public comment submitted in a proceeding in their
				  submissions to the Commission in that proceeding.
(d) The assigned Commissioner and/or
				  Administrative Law Judge may invite parties to a proceeding to comment on any
				  matter identified in public comment submitted in that proceeding.
1. New
					 section filed 3-15-2021; operative 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3).
					 Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2021, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1701
						and
						1701.1(g),
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 1 - General Provisions › Section 2 - (Rule 2) Form and Size of Tendered Documents. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Amendment
					 filed 1-27-71; designated effective 7-1-71 (Register 71, No. 5).
2.
					 Amendment of article 2 heading and repealer and new section filed 6-9-95;
					 operative 6-9-95. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 95, No.
					 23).
3. Amendment filed 10-19-98; designated effective 1-1-98 by
					 Decision 97-12-043. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No.
					 43).
4. Repealer of former article 2 heading and renumbering of
					 former section
					 2 to section
					 1.5 filed 9-13-2006; operative
					 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 2 - Applications Generally › Section 2.2 - (Rule 2.2) Organization and Qualification to Transact Business

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All applicants other than natural persons shall submit with
					 their applications a copy of the entity's organizing documents and evidence of
					 the applicant's qualification to transact business in California. If current
					 documentation has previously been filed with the Commission, the application
					 need only make specific reference to such filing.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 4 to new section
					 2.2 filed 10-19-98; designated
					 effective 1-1-98 by Decision 97-12-043. Submitted to OAL for printing only
					 (Register 98, No. 43).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and NOTE filed
					 2-22-2005; operative 3-24-2005 (Register 2005, No. 8).
3.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 2.2 to new section
					 1.8 and renumbering of former
					 section 16 to section
					 2.2, including amendment of
					 section heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to
					 Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						167 and
						15010.5,
						Corporations Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 2 - Applications Generally › Section 2.3.1 - (Rule 2.3.1) Service by Electronic Mail (E-Mail Service). [Renumbered]

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1. New
					 section filed 2-22-2005; operative 3-24-2005 (Register 2005, No.
					 8).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e)
					 filed 3-7-2005 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2005, No. 10).
3. Renumbering of former
					 section 2.3.1 to new section
					 1.10 filed 9-13-2006; operative
					 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution. Reference: Section
						311.5,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						11104.5,
						Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 2 - Applications Generally › Section 2.7 - (Rule 2.7) Copy of Document on Request

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applicants, protestants, and parties tendering responses
					 must promptly furnish an electronic copy of their applications, protests, or
					 responses to each person requesting one.
1.
					 Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 8.01 to new section
					 2.7 filed 10-19-98; designated
					 effective 1-1-98 by Decision 97-12-043. Submitted to OAL for printing only
					 (Register 98, No. 43).
2. Repealer of former section
					 2.7 and renumbering of former
					 section 44.5 to section
					 2.7, including amendment of
					 section heading and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to
					 Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
3. Amendment filed 3-15-2021; operative
					 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3).
					 Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2021, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution. Reference: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 2 - Applications Generally › Section 2.8 - (Rule 2.8) Voluntary Dismissal of Application

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Upon an unopposed motion for dismissal of an application by
					 the applicant or stipulation by all parties to the dismissal of an application,
					 the Executive Director has authority to issue an order dismissing the
					 application.
1. New
					 section filed 3-15-2021; operative 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3).
					 Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2021, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						308
						and
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 2 - Applications Generally › Section 2.9 - (Rule 2.9) Requests for Expedited Schedule

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Except in a catastrophic wildfire
				  proceeding, an application may be submitted to the Commission with a request
				  for an expedited schedule.
(b)
				  Notwithstanding Rule 1.7(a), the title page of an application requesting an
				  expedited schedule shall contain the caption "Request for Expedited Schedule"
				  below the title of the application. Such application shall include an
				  attachment, not exceeding 3 pages, titled "Request for Expedited
				  Schedule."
(c) The assigned
				  Commissioner has the discretion to grant a request for an expedited schedule if
				  the attachment demonstrates specific facts that constitute either: a threat to
				  public safety or the need to resolve a financial matter expeditiously to avoid
				  ratepayer harm.
(d) In an expedited
				  proceeding, the assigned Commissioner and/or Administrative Law Judge shall
				  notice a prehearing conference no later than 20 days from the date of
				  preliminary categorization of the proceeding under Rule 7.1(a), and hold a
				  prehearing conference no later than 30 days from the date of preliminary
				  categorization. The notice shall inform parties that the proceeding has been
				  designated as expedited and the assigned Commissioner may take comments from
				  parties regarding the designation of the proceeding as expedited at the
				  prehearing conference. In an expedited proceeding, a scoping memo shall be
				  issued no later than 45 days from the date of preliminary
				  categorization.
(e) The assigned
				  Commissioner may, at their discretion, provide a different schedule in an
				  expedited proceeding, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section
				  1701.1(b)(1),
				  if good cause is demonstrated by a party or articulated by the
				  Commissioner.
(f) In an expedited
				  proceeding, the scoping memo shall include a date for issuance of a proposed
				  decision which is no later than 12 months after the application was
				  filed.
(g) The assigned
				  Commissioner may extend the date for issuance of a proposed decision in an
				  expedited proceeding, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section
				  1701.1(b)(1).
1. New
					 section filed 3-15-2021; operative 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3).
					 Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2021, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1701
						and
						1701.1,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 2 - Applications Generally › Section 3 - (Rule 3) Time, Place, and Review of Filing; Docket. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Amendment
					 filed 10-10-75; designated effective 9-30-75 by Resolution A-4415, see Section
					 11445,
					 Gov. Code (Register 75, No. 41).
2. Repealer and new section filed
					 6-9-95; operative 6-9-95. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 95, No.
					 23).
3. Renumbering and amendment of former section
					 3 to new section
					 2.1 and renumbering and amendment
					 of former section
					 8.11 to new section
					 3 filed 10-19-98; designated
					 effective 1-1-98 by Decision 97-12-043. Submitted to OAL for printing only
					 (Register 98, No. 43).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending
					 subsection (a) filed 8-1-2000 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 31).
5. Renumbering of former
					 section 3 to new section
					 1.13 filed 9-13-2006; operative
					 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code; and Section
						2, Article XII, California
						Constitution.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.7 - (Rule 3.7) Public Road Across Railroad

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applications to construct a public road, highway, or street
					 across a railroad must be made by the municipal, county, state, or other
					 governmental authority which proposes the construction. Such applications shall
					 be served on the affected railroad corporations, and shall contain the
					 following information:
(a) The rail
				  milepost and either a legal description of the location of the proposed
				  crossing or a location description using a coordinate system that has accuracy
				  comparable to a legal description.
(b) Crossing identification numbers of the
				  nearest existing public crossing on each side of the proposed crossing.
				  (Numbers may be obtained from the crossing sign at the crossing, or from the
				  office of the railroad.)
(c) If the
				  proposed crossing is at-grade,
(1) a statement
				  showing the public need to be served by the proposed crossing;
(2) a statement showing why a separation of
				  grades is not practicable; and
(3)
				  a statement showing the signs, signals, or other crossing warning devises which
				  applicant recommends be provided at the proposed crossing.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.8 - (Rule 3.8) Alter or Relocate Existing Railroad Crossing

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
An application to alter or relocate an existing railroad
					 crossing shall comply with Rule 3.7, except that it shall state the crossing
					 identification number of the affected crossing, instead of the nearest
					 crossings, and shall state if the affected crossing will remain within the
					 existing right-of-way.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 39 to section
					 3.8, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1201,
						1201.1
						and
						1202,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.9 - (Rule 3.9) Railroad Across Public Road

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
An application to construct a railroad across a public
					 road, highway or street shall be served on the municipal, county, state or
					 other governmental authority having jurisdiction and control over the highway
					 or charged with its construction and maintenance, and shall include, in
					 addition to the information required by Rule 3.7, the following
					 information:
(a) A copy of the
				  franchise or permit, if any be requisite, from the authority having
				  jurisdiction, which allows the railroad to cross the public road, highway, or
				  street involved. If such franchise or permit has already been filed, the
				  application need only make specific reference to such filing.
(b) The proposed crossing identification
				  number.
(c) The map referred to in
				  Rule 3.7(d) shall also show, by distinct colorings or lines, all new tracks or
				  changes in existing tracks, within the limits of the drawing, which are to be
				  made in connection with the construction of the proposed crossing.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 40 to section
					 3.9, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1201,
						1201.1
						and
						1202,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.10 - (Rule 3.10) Railroad Across Railroad

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applications to construct a railroad or street railroad
					 across a railroad or street railroad shall be served on the affected railroad
					 or street railroad corporations, and shall contain the following:
(a) The rail milepost and either a legal
				  description of the location of the proposed crossing or a location description
				  using a coordinate system that has accuracy comparable to a legal
				  description.
(b) A map of suitable
				  scale (50 to 200 feet per inch) showing accurate locations of all streets,
				  roads, property lines, tracks, buildings, structures or other obstructions to
				  view in the immediate vicinity.
(c)
				  A map of suitable scale (1,000 to 3,000 feet per inch) showing the relation of
				  the proposed crossing to existing railroads in the general vicinity.
(d) A profile showing the ground line and
				  grade line of approaches on all railroads affected.
(e) A true copy of the contract executed by
				  the parties, or other evidence that the carrier to be crossed is willing that
				  the crossing be installed.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 41 to section
					 3.10, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1201,
						1201.1
						and
						1202,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.11 - (Rule 3.11) Light-Rail Transit System Crossings

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applications to construct crossings or intersections of a
					 light-rail transit system and a public road, street, highway or railroad
					 pursuant to General Order 143-B, Section
					 9.08, shall comply with the
					 appropriate requirements of Rules 3.7 through 3.10.
1. New
					 section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code
					 section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						778
						and
						99152,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.12 - (Rule 3.12) Exemption from Underground Rules

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Applications for exemption from the rules in Decision 80864
					 (74 CPUC 454) for undergrounding electric and telephone lines shall include the
					 following information:
(a) A statement
				  of facts justifying exemption from undergrounding rules.
(b) The name of the development or
				  subdivision, if any.
(c) A map
				  showing the location of the project and any related development or
				  subdivision.
(d) A legal
				  description, as recorded, of the subdivision or property to which the lines
				  will be extended.
(e) The length of
				  the line extension proposed.
(f)
				  The names of the public utilities that will provide service via the line
				  extension.
(g) Whether the
				  deviation from underground requirements will be permanent or temporary, and, if
				  temporary, the approximate period such facilities will be in place before
				  permanent underground facilities are constructed.
(h) Whether electric or telephone lines can
				  be installed in joint trenches with water, gas, or sewer lines.
(i) Whether a Master Plan, Preliminary Map,
				  or Tentative Map was filed pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act before May 5,
				  1970, the date of filing, and the agency in which the document was
				  filed.
(j) The minimum parcel size
				  within the subdivision or development.
(k) Whether deed restrictions allow more than
				  one single-family dwelling or accommodation on each parcel or any portions of
				  parcels of less than three acres.
(l) Any unusual environmental circumstances
				  which would cause:
(1) Injury or danger to
				  persons.
(2) Landslides, soil
				  erosion, or exposure of trenches.
(3) Widespread, long-term, or permanent
				  destruction of vegetation.
(4)
				  Serious property damage.
(5)
				  Hindrance to other construction or excessive relocation costs in the case of a
				  temporary deviation.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 4 - (Rule 4) Applicability. [Repealed]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 and new section filed 6-9-95; operative 6-9-95. Submitted to OAL for printing
					 only (Register 95, No. 23).
2. Renumbering of former section
					 4 to new section
					 2.2 and new article 2.5 (sections
					 4-8.2) and section filed 10-19-98;
					 designated effective 1-1-98 by Decision 97-12-043. Submitted to OAL for
					 printing only (Register 98, No. 43).
3. Amendment of article heading
					 filed 3-23-2000; operative 4-22-2000 (Register 2000, No. 12).
4.
					 Repealer of article 2.5 heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative
					 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section
						1701.1(a)-(c)(1)-(3),
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 4.1 - (Rule 4.1) Who May Complain

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) A
				  complaint may be filed by:
(1) any corporation
				  or person, chamber of commerce, board of trade, labor organization, or any
				  civic, commercial, mercantile, traffic, agricultural or manufacturing
				  association or organization, or any body politic or municipal corporation,
				  setting forth any act or thing done or omitted to be done by any public utility
				  including any rule or charge heretofore established or fixed by or for any
				  public utility, in violation, or claimed to be in violation, of any provision
				  of law or of any order or rule of the Commission; or
(2) any local government, alleging that a
				  holder of a state franchise to construct and operate video service pursuant to
				  Public Utilities Code Section
				  5800
				  et seq. is in violation of Section
				  5890; or
(3) a public utility that offers competitive
				  services, for a finding by the Commission that condemnation of a property for
				  the purpose of competing with another entity in the offering of those
				  competitive services would serve the public interest, pursuant to Public
				  Utilities Code Section
				  625;
				  or
(4) former or current tenants of
				  a mobilehome park, for a finding that the rates charged by the mobilehome park
				  for water service are not just and reasonable or that the water service
				  provided by the mobilehome park is inadequate, pursuant to Public Utilities
				  Code Section
				  2705.6.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 4.2 - (Rule 4.2) Form and Contents of Complaint

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Complaints shall state the full name,
				  address and telephone number of each complainant and his attorney, if any, and
				  of each defendant. The specific act complained of shall be set forth in
				  ordinary and concise language. The complaint shall be so drawn as to completely
				  advise the defendant and the Commission of the facts constituting the grounds
				  of the complaint, the injury complained of, and the exact relief which is
				  desired. At least one complainant must verify the complaint and any amendments
				  thereto. (See Rule 1.11.) The complaint shall state the proposed category for
				  the proceeding, the need for hearing, the issues to be considered, and a
				  proposed schedule. The proposed schedule shall be consistent with the
				  categorization of the proceeding, including a deadline for resolving the
				  proceeding within 12 months or less (adjudicatory proceeding) or 18 months or
				  less (ratesetting or quasi-legislative proceeding). (See Article 7.)
(b) A complaint which does not allege that
				  the matter has first been brought to the staff for informal resolution may be
				  referred to the staff to attempt to resolve the matter informally.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 10 to new section
					 4.2, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed
					 5-9-2011; operative 6-8-2011. Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to
					 Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2011, No. 19).
3. Repealer of subsection (b) and
					 subsection relettering filed 1-8-2014; operative 4-1-2014. Submitted to OAL for
					 limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2014, No. 2).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1702,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1702
						and
						1707,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 4.3 - (Rule 4.3) Service of Complaints and Instructions to Answer

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
When a complaint is accepted for filing (see Rule 1.13),
					 the Docket Office shall serve on each defendant (a) a copy of the complaint and
					 (b) instructions to answer, with a copy to the complainant, indicating (1) the
					 date when the defendant's answer shall be filed and served, and (2) the
					 Administrative Law Judge assigned to the proceeding. The instructions to answer
					 shall also indicate the category of the proceeding, as determined by the Chief
					 Administrative Law Judge in consultation with the President of the
					 Commission.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 12 to new section
					 4.3, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Change without regulatory effect
					 amending section heading filed 6-23-2009 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2009, No. 26).
3. Amendment filed 5-9-2011;
					 operative 6-8-2011. Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government
					 Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2011, No. 19).
4. Amendment filed 3-15-2021; operative
					 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3).
					 Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2021, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section
						1701.1,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 4.4 - (Rule 4.4) Answers

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The answer must admit or deny each material allegation in
					 the complaint and shall set forth any new matter constituting a defense. Its
					 purpose is to fully advise the complainant and the Commission of the nature of
					 the defense. At least one of the defendants filing an answer must verify it,
					 but if more than one answer is filed in response to a complaint against
					 multiple defendants, each answer must be separately verified. (See Rule
					 1.11.)
The answer should also set forth any defects in the
					 complaint which require amendment or clarification. Failure to indicate
					 jurisdictional defects does not waive these defects and shall not prevent a
					 motion to dismiss made thereafter.
The answer must state any comments or objections regarding
					 the complainant's statement on the need for hearing, issues to be considered,
					 and proposed schedule. The proposed schedule shall be consistent with the
					 categorization of the proceeding, including a deadline for resolving the
					 proceeding within 12 months or less (adjudicatory proceeding) or 18 months or
					 less (ratesetting or quasi-legislative proceeding). (See Article 7.)
Answers must include the full name, address, and telephone
					 number of defendant and the defendant's attorney, if any, and indicate service
					 on all complainants.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 13.1 to new section
					 4.4, including amendment of
					 section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant
					 to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section
						1701.1,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 4.5 - (Rule 4.5) Voluntary Dismissal of Complaint

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Upon an unopposed motion for a dismissal of a complaint by
					 the complainant or stipulation by all parties to the dismissal of a complaint,
					 the Executive Director has authority to issue an order dismissing the
					 complaint.
1. New
					 section submitted to OAL for filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to
					 Government Code Section
					 11351
					 filed 9-19-88 (Register 88, No. 39).
2. Repealer filed 6-9-95;
					 operative 6-9-95 (Register 95, No. 23).
3. Editorial correction
					 implementing 6-9-95 order and adding HISTORY 2 (Register 98, No.
					 43).
4. Renumbering of former section
					 13.2 to section
					 4.5, including amendment of
					 section heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to
					 Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
5. Renumbering of former section
					 4.5 to section
					 4.6 and new section
					 4.5 filed 1-30-2018; operative
					 4-1-2018. Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code
					 section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2018, No. 5).
6. Amendment filed 3-15-2021; operative
					 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4(b)(3).
					 Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2021, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						308
						and
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 4.6 - (Rule 4.6) Expedited Complaint Procedure

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) This procedure is applicable to
				  complaints against any electric, gas, water, heat, or telephone company where
				  the amount of money claimed does not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the
				  small claims court referenced in Pub. Util. Code §
										1702.1.
(b) No attorney at law shall represent any
				  party other than himself under the Expedited Complaint Procedure.
(c) No pleading other than a complaint and
				  answer is necessary.
(d) A hearing
				  without a reporter shall be held within 30 days after the answer is
				  filed.
(e) Separately stated
				  findings of fact and conclusions of law will not be made, but the decision may
				  set forth a brief summary of the facts.
(f) Complaints calendared under the Expedited
				  Complaint Procedure are exempt from the categorizing and scoping requirements
				  of Article 7 and the requirements of Article 8 regarding communications with
				  decisionmakers.
(g) The Commission
				  or the presiding officer, when the public interest so requires, may at any time
				  prior to the filing of a decision terminate the Expedited Complaint Procedure
				  and recalendar the matter for hearing under the Commission's regular
				  procedure.
(h) The parties shall
				  have the right to file applications for rehearing pursuant to Section
				  1731
				  of the Public Utilities Code. If the Commission grants an application for
				  rehearing, the rehearing shall be conducted under the Commission's regular
				  hearing procedure.
(i) Decisions
				  rendered pursuant to the Expedited Complaint Procedure shall not be considered
				  as precedent or binding on the Commission or the courts of this
				  state.
1.
					 Renumbering of former section
					 4.5 to section
					 4.6, including amendment of
					 subsection (f) and NOTE, filed 1-30-2018; operative 4-1-2018. Submitted to OAL
					 for limited review pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351 and
					 Public Utilities Code section
					 311(h)
					 (Register 2018, No. 5).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1701
						and
						1702.1,
						Public Utilities Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 4 - Complaints › Section 5 - (Rule 5) Definitions. [Renumbered]

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
1. Repealer
					 and new section filed 6-9-95; operative 6-9-95. Submitted to OAL for printing
					 only (Register 95, No. 23).
2. Renumbering of former section
					 5 to new section
					 2.3 and new section
					 5 filed 10-19-98; designated
					 effective 1-1-98 by Decision 97-12-043. Submitted to OAL for printing only
					 (Register 98, No. 43).
3. Renumbering of former section
					 5 to section
					 1.3 filed 9-13-2006; operative
					 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11351(a)
					 (Register 2006, No. 37).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						1701,
						Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections
						1701.1(a),
						1701.1(c)(1)-(4),
						Public Utilities Code.