Section 2.9 - (Rule 2.9) Requests for Expedited Schedule(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).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 2.9
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.
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).