Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE BRINE DISCHARGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

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 SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE BRINE DISCHARGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT document copy is embedded.

Settling Parties’ Motion to Approve Brine Discharge Settlement Agreement

Filing Date 06-14-16
SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE BRINE DISCHARGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 JOINT MOTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

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 JOINT MOTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS document copy is embedded. Pursuant to Rule 11.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, the parties to this proceeding that are signatories to this motion (“Moving Parties”) respectfully move to extend the date for submittal to the Commission of settlement agreements regarding (1) “return water” from the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project’s (“MPWSP”) desalination plant; and (2) the discharge of brine from the MPWSP’s desalination plant into the ocean. Drafts of the two settlement agreements are currently due for submittal to the Commission on May 15, 2016.1 The Moving Parties respectfully request that the deadline to submit both agreements be extended by 30 days to June 14, 2016.
1 Pursuant to Rule 12.1(a) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, parties may, by written motion, move for approval of a settlement agreement within 30 days after the last day of hearing. The last day of hearing was April 15, 2016 and the 30 day period expires on May 15, 2016, which is a Sunday.

Joint Motion Requesting Extension of Time to Submit Settlement Agreements 5-11-16 by L. A. Paterson

Filing Date 05-11-16
JOINT MOTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 JOINT MOTION OF SETTLING PARTIES FOR GROUNDWATER MODELING WORKSHOPS

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 JOINT MOTION OF SETTLING PARTIES FOR GROUNDWATER MODELING WORKSHOPS document is embedded. CONCLUSION As set forth in this joint motion, the Moving Parties respectfully request the Commission to schedule workshops on the groundwater modeling underlying the DEIR’s findings on the MPSWP’s impacts on groundwater resources.

Joint Motion of Settling Parties for Groundwater Modeling Workshops 5-08-15

Filing Date 05-08-15
JOINT MOTION OF SETTLING PARTIES FOR GROUNDWATER MODELING WORKSHOPS

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 COMMENTS OF THE SETTLING PARTIES ON PHASE 2 SCHEDULE IN RESPONSE TO THE AUGUST 21, 2014 RULING OF ALJ MINKIN

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, COMMENTS OF THE SETTLING PARTIES ON PHASE 2 SCHEDULE IN RESPONSE TO THE AUGUST 21, 2014 RULING OF ALJ MINKIN document is embedded. “The Parties support altering the Phase 2 schedule so it is commensurate with the cumulative eleven month postponement reflected in the January 2014 ALJ Ruling and the August 2014 ALJ Ruling. Such alteration would provide time necessary for proponents of the GWR project to complete the milestones identified in Section 4.2 of the July 31, 2012 Settlement Agreement prior to the testimony date.” And Schedule should revert back to a schedule containing time periods between events comparable to those contained in the Amended Scoping Ruling and propose the following new dates:

(i) Testimony of Interested Parties – November 2015

(ii) Settlement Discussions – commencing in December 2015

(iii) Concurrent Rebuttal Testimony – December 2015

(iv) Evidentiary Hearings – January 2016

(v) Briefing – February 2016

(vi) Proposed Decision – May 2016

(vii) Final GWR Decision – June 2016

Comments of the Settling Parties on Phase 2 Schedule in Response to August Ruling of Alj Minkin

Filing Date 9-15-14

COMMENTS OF THE SETTLING PARTIES ON PHASE 2 SCHEDULE IN RESPONSE TO THE AUGUST 21, 2014 RULING OF ALJ MINKIN

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 SETTLING PARTIES’ JOINT COMMENTS ON RULING REQUESTING COMMENTS ON SURCHARGE OPTIONS AND PROPOSALS

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, 019 SETTLING PARTIES’ JOINT COMMENTS ON RULING REQUESTING COMMENTS ON SURCHARGE OPTIONS AND PROPOSALS document is embedded. CONCLUSION The Joint Commenting Parties do not support the surcharge proposals created by DWA. Those proposals do not protect ratepayers if this project fail to move forward, would fund a project that the Commission has not yet approved and that lacks a CPCN, (in violation of D.06-12-040), do not limit the funds that can be added to Surcharge 1, and upset the balance of the parties’ interests and the public’s interest. The proposals also appear to reflect an erroneous understanding of the Settlement Agreement’s capital structure. Accordingly, the Joint Commenting Parties respectfully request rejection of the surcharge proposals and reconsideration of their Joint Motion on Surcharges, which reflects the approach to surcharges that they have agreed upon that will move this project foward.

Settling Parties’ Joint Comments on Ruling Requesting Comments on Surcharge Options and Proposals

Filing Date 05-12-14
SETTLING PARTIES’ JOINT COMMENTS ON RULING REQUESTING COMMENTS ON SURCHARGE OPTIONS AND PROPOSALS

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 JOINT MOTION TO REDUCE THE SPECIAL REQUEST 1 SURCHARGE

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, JOINT MOTION TO REDUCE THE SPECIAL REQUEST 1 SURCHARGE document is embedded. CONCLUSION Given the delay in the proceeding and the extended period for recovery of preconstruction costs, the Settling Parties’ request to reduce Surcharge 1 from 15% to 4.5% of customer bills is justified. California American Water will still be able to recover costs in a timely manner, but customers will benefit in the meantime from a reduced surcharge on their bills. The Settling Parties urge the Commission to authorize the reduction of Surcharge 1 as soon as possible in order to provide the greatest benefit to its customers.

Joint Motion to Reduce the Special Request 1 Surcharge

Filing Date 03-14-14
JOINT MOTION TO REDUCE THE SPECIAL REQUEST 1 SURCHARGE

Attachment 1 Joint Motion to Reduce the Special Request 1 Surcharge

Filing Date 03-14-14
ATTACHMENT 1

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

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, SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT document is embedded.  Importantly, CONCLUSION The Parties respectfully request that the Commission adopt and approve the Settlement Agreement and grant California American Water a CPCN authorizing it to construct the MPWSP, which will include a desalination plant and the CAW-Only Facilities.

Settling Parties' Motion to Approve Settlement Agreement Filing Date 07-31-13
SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PLANT SIZE AND OPERATION

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, SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PLANT SIZE AND OPERATION document is embedded.  Importantly, CONCLUSION The Parties respectfully request that the Commission adopt and approve the Sizing Settlement and grant California American Water a CPCN authorizing it to construct the MPWSP.
 

SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PLANT SIZE AND OPERATION

Filing Date 07-31-13
SETTLING PARTIES’ MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PLANT SIZE AND OPERATION