Section 10.3 - (Rule 10.3) Computer Model Documentation(a) Any party who sponsors testimony or exhibits which are based in whole, or in part, on a computer model shall provide to any party upon request, the following information: (1) A description of the source of all input data;(2) The complete set of input data (input file) as used in the sponsoring party's computer run(s);(3) Documentation sufficient for an experienced professional to understand the basic logical processes linking the input data to the output, including but not limited to a manual which includes: (A) A complete list of variables (input record types), input record formats, and a description of how input files are created and data entered as used in the sponsoring party's computer model(s).(B) A complete description of how the model operates and its logic. This description may make use of equations, algorithms, flow charts, or other descriptive techniques.(C) A description of a diagnostics and output report formats as necessary to understand the model's operation.(4) A complete set of output files relied on to prepare or support the testimony or exhibits; and(5) A description of post-processing requirements of the model output.(b) If a sponsoring party modifies its computer model or the data base, and sponsors the modified results in the proceeding, such party shall provide the modified model or data to any requesting party who has previously requested access to the original model or data base.(c) Parties shall maintain copies of computer models and data bases in unmodified form until 90 days after the date of issuance of the Commission's last order or decision in the proceeding, including order or decision on application for rehearing, to the extent that those computer models and data bases continue to provide the basis, in whole or in part, for their showing.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 10.3
1. Renumbering of former section 74.3 to new section 10.3, 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. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 6-23-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Section 1822(d), Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 1821- 1822, Public Utilities Code.
1. Renumbering of former section 74.3 to new section 10.3, 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. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 6-23-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 26).