Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE COMMENT ON PROPOSED DECISION

ABSTRACT: Re: Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, the PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE COMMENT ON PROPOSED DECISION document copy is embedded. CONCLUSION PTA provides this information in support of the Proposed Decision approving the GWR project and requests that the Commission incorporate information that it deems helpful in promoting and protecting the environment and the interests of the public.

Public Trust Alliance Comment on Proposed Decision 9-01-16

FILED 9-01-16
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE COMMENT ON PROPOSED DECISION

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE REPLY COMMENT RE PHASE 2 PROPOSED DECISION

ABSTRACT: Re: Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, the PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE REPLY COMMENT RE PHASE 2 PROPOSED DECISION document copy is embedded. Conclusion/Recommendation PTA suggests that the Commission incorporate language in the decision explicitly recognizing that the approval of the GWR project in Phase 2 of this proceeding does not necessarily imply approval of the associated “small desalination project” and that if Cal-Am incurs expenses in preparation to build a desalination project that is determined by the PUC to be unnecessary, those expenses may be excluded from the rate base.

Public Trust Alliance Reply Comment Re Phase 2 Proposed Decision 9-06-16

FILED 9-06-16
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE REPLY COMMENT RE PHASE 2 PROPOSED DECISION

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE’S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE IN SUPPORT OF MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S MOTION FOR RECIRCULATION OF NOA FOR COMMISSION’S DRAFT EIR

ABSTRACT: Re: Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, the PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE’S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE IN SUPPORT OF MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S MOTION FOR RECIRCULATION OF NOA FOR COMMISSION’S DRAFT EIR document copy is embedded. In the spirit of conveying an image of the CPUC as a credible Regulator, the Public Trust Alliance requests leave to file a Response in Support of MCWD’s Motion for Recirculation of the Notice of Availability for the Draft EIR by June 29 (perhaps even before a final ruling).

Public Trust Alliance’s Motion for Extension of Time 6-26-15

Filing Date 6-26-15
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE’S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE IN SUPPORT OF MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S MOTION FOR RECIRCULATION OF NOA FOR COMMISSION’S DRAFT EIR

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE DELAY IN PHASE 2 OF A. 12-04-019

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE DELAY IN PHASE 2 OF A. 12-04-019 document is embedded. Importantly, “We completely support the reasoning behind the proposed delay in the preparation of the DEIR and publication of the FEIR associated with the MPWSP. We support a corresponding delay in the start of Phase 2 of the proceeding to enable informed discussion of the matter. However, we are deeply concerned about the possibility of inappropriate allocation of public resources during the delay and the equally possible production of misleading information for the Commission. We believe we are engaged in a public decision-making process which is not yet “over.” A “Problem” is being solved and all essential investigations required by the challenge must be engaged and any further avoidance of consideration of reasonable alternatives cannot be tolerated.”

Public Trust Alliance's Comments on the Proposed Schedule Delay in Phase 2

Filing Date 9-11-14
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE DELAY IN PHASE 2 OF A. 12-04-019

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S MOTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF REASONABLE COURSES OF ACTION CONSISTENT WITH LAW BEFORE COMMITTING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC TO AN UNREASONABLE PROJECT

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S MOTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF REASONABLE COURSES OF ACTION CONSISTENT WITH LAW BEFORE COMMITTING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC TO AN UNREASONABLE PROJECT document is embedded. Importantly, “While evidence is still being assembled to support the experimental engineering involved in implementing slant wells under a protected Marine Sanctuary and the perhaps unnecessary brine disposal and an energy intensive mode of fresh water production in a vulnerable coastal zone in a time of extreme climate change, perhaps the familiar alternative project involving reservoir operation and a new pipeline at the head of the Salinas watershed could be reinvestigated instead of going through all sorts of legal contortions to avoid public consideration of such reasonable projects that have long been on public agency agendas.”

Public Trust Alliance's Motion to Request Consideration of Reasonable Courses

Filing Date 02-06-14
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S MOTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF REASONABLE COURSES OF ACTION CONSISTENT WITH LAW BEFORE COMMITTING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC TO AN UNREASONABLE PROJECT

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S OPENING BRIEF ON TECHNICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES PRESENTED IN A. 12-04-019 AND OPENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEING REASONABLE WHILE FACING CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S OPENING BRIEF ON TECHNICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES PRESENTED IN A. 12-04-019 AND OPENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEING REASONABLE WHILE FACING CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES document is embedded. IV. CALIFORNIA LAW IS BIG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE A REASONABLE APPROACH. ARE WE? A great deal of effort and time has been devoted to using the CPUC process to solve and implement a sustainable alternative public water supply for the cities on the Monterey Peninsula. The PUC is a valuable public institution that should not be put up for sale or be available for co-optation by political or economic power. This is actually a very likely possibility if meetings and the lion's share of work is undertaken behind doors that are locked to the public. Key public rights and prerogatives are at stake in making the choice of which technology to employ to serve public needs. If more of the argument can take place in public, public interests are more likely to be served and there is smaller opportunity to hijack the process. Public argument also requires advocates to say clearly what they want. Final oral argument before the Commission would best serve the public because clear statements would have to be articulated instead of being buried in reams of paper and pleadings and exhibits that no mortal creature could ever read completely and comprehend.

Public Trust Alliance's Opening Brief on Technical and Legal Issues Presented in a.12!04!019

Filing Date 01/21/14
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S OPENING BRIEF ON TECHNICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES PRESENTED IN A. 12-04-019 AND OPENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEING REASONABLE WHILE FACING CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S MOTION TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE FOR SETTLEMENT HEARING

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S MOTION TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE FOR SETTLEMENT HEARING document, is embedded. Importantly, CONCLUSION The hearing examining the Settlement Agreements appears to be completed and the Public Trust Alliance is concerned that the Record does not yet reflect adequate information for the Commission to make a reasonable decision about whether or not to adopt the proposed agreements. We respectfully request that the assigned Administrative Law Judge order the production of additional evidence relevant to whether conduct following the adoption of the agreements will be Consistent with CEQA and "in the public interest."

Public Trust Alliance's Motion to Request Additional Evidence for Settlement Hearing Filing Date 12-05-14

PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S MOTION TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE FOR SETTLEMENT HEARING

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S CONSOLIDATED COMMENTS ON THE PRPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED MOTIONS SUBMITTED IN A. 12-04-019

ABSTRACT:  Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S CONSOLIDATED COMMENTS ON THE PRPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED MOTIONS SUBMITTED IN A. 12-04-019 document is embedded.  Importantly, CONCLUSION The Settlement Agreements are not reasonable in light of a complete record, nor are they consistent with developing law in the State of California, nor can they be demonstrated to be "in the public interest." For the foregoing and additional unarticulated reasons, the Public Trust Alliance requests that the Commission not adopt the complex, partial settlement agreements submitted in A. 12-04-019 and not grant the motions sought by settling parties and instead leave the water supply issue open for reasonable public debate in appropriate forums without arbitrary prejudice.

Public Trust Alliance's Consolidated Comments on Proposed Partial Settlements Filing Date 08-30-13

PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE'S CONSOLIDATED COMMENTS ON THE PRPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED MOTIONS SUBMITTED IN A. 12-04-019

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 Response of Public Trust Alliance in Support of Marina Coast Water District's Motion to Modify Procedural Schedule

ABSTRACT:  Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, Response of Public Trust Alliance in Support of Marina Coast Water District's Motion to Modify Procedural Schedule document is embedded.

 

Filing Date 05-15-13

Response of Public Trust Alliance in Support of Marina Coast Water District's Motion to Modify Procedural Schedule

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE RESPONSE TO APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING OF DECISION NO. 12-10-030

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE RESPONSE TO APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING OF DECISION NO. 12-10-030 document is embedded.

Public Trust Alliance Response to Applications for Rehearing of Decision No. 12-10-030 12-14-12

Filing Date 12-14-12

PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE RESPONSE TO APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING OF DECISION NO. 12-10-030

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PRE-EMPTION)

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PRE-EMPTION) document is embedded. Importantly, “The Public Trust Alliance hereby joins the legal analysis and fully endorses the suggested amendments to the Proposes Decision submitted October 11, 2012 by the Marina Coast Water District in the above Application.”

PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS 10-16-12

Filing Date October 16, 2012
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PRE-EMPTION)

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 THE PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE REPLY BRIEF

ABSTRACT: Re: Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, Reply Brief is embedded.

A1204019 - Proceeding

Filed By:	California-American Water Company
Service Lists:	Service List 1
Industry:	Water
Filing Date:	April 23, 2012
Category:	Ratesetting
Current Status:	ACTIVE
Description:	Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates.
Staff:	ALJ: Gary Weatherford (Assigned May 11, 2012) COMMISSIONER: Michael R. Peevey (Assigned May 11, 2012)

Public Trust Alliance Reply Brief a.12!04!019

 Filing Date July 25, 2012

REPLY OF THE PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE TO OPENING BRIEFS ON THRESHOLD LEGALISSUES OF FEASIBILITY DESCRIBED IN RULING DATED JUNE 1, 2012