PUCT Open Meeting - July 30, 2009
1. Commissioner Nelson Announcement
August 17, 2009 - Meeting with TDUs and Generators with the Texas Workforce Commission regarding jobs in energy industry
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2. TELECOMMUNICATIONSItem 1. Docket No. 33323 - Petition of Utex Communications Corporation for Post-Interconnection Dispute Resolution with AT&T Texas and Petition of AT&T Texas for Post-Interconnection Dispute Resolution with Utex Communications Corporation. (Motion for Rehearing/Reconsideration) Rick Akin
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3. Item 2. Discussion and possible action regarding competitive telecommunications issues under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Public Utility Regulatory Act or proposed amendments to those acts.
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Item 3. Project No. 36774 - Project to Track Utilities' Efforts Regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (Discussion and possible action). Jess Totten
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4. Project No. 37215 - Rulemaking Proceeding to Adopt Common Terms Related to Billing of Telecommunications Services. (Proposal for Publication) Lorenzo Nieto and Shawnee Claiborne-Pinto
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5. Project No. 37089 – Report to the Legislature on the Scope of Competition in Telecommunications Markets of Texas – Interim Data Collection. (Discussion and Possible Approval). Chris Carter and Meena Thomas
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6. Discussion and possible action regarding customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues.Item not discussed
7. Infrastructure Reliability, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security matters. (Discussion and possible action) David FeatherstonItem not discussed
8. ELECTRIC 8. Project No. 26793 - PUC Proceeding Related to Retail Market Oversight Activities. Jess Totten
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9. Project No. 23100 - PUC Market Oversight Activities. Jess TottenItem not discussed
10. Project No. 31600 - Transition to an ERCOT Nodal Market Design. (Discussion and possible action) Jess TottenItem not discussed
11. Docket No. 36958; SOAH Docket No. 473-09-4793 - Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for 2010 Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor. (Preliminary Order) Davida Dwyer
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12. Docket No. 36961; SOAH Docket No. 473-09-5194 - Application of Southwestern Electric Power Company to Adjust Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Related Relief. (Preliminary Order) Davida DwyerItem Consented
13. Docket No. 36966; SOAH Docket No. 473-09-3974 – Application of Southwestern Electric Power Company for Authority to Revise Fixed Fuel Factors. (Final Order) Mark HovenkampItem Consented
14. Docket No. 35717; SOAH Docket No. 473-08-3681 - Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for Authority to Change Rates. (Final Order) Larry Barnes
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15. Docket No. 37086; SOAH Docket No. 473-09-4676 - Application of El Paso Electric Company for Authority to Decrease Fuel Factor. (Final Order) Larry BarnesItem Consented
16. Docket No. 36782 - Petition of East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Declaratory Ruling and Brief in Support of Petition. (Motion for Rehearing) John Kramer
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17. Docket No. 35665 - Commission Staff's Petition for the Selection of Entities Responsible for Transmission Improvements Necessary to Deliver Renewable Energy from Competitive Renewable Energy Zones. (Nunc Pro Tunc). Heidi JacksonItem not discussed
18. Docket No. 36851 - Application of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. for Approval of a Revised Nodal Market Implementation Surcharge. (Discussion and possible action) John KramerItem not discussed
19. Docket No. 33687 - Entergy Texas, Inc.'s Transition to Competition Plan. (Discussion and possible action) John Kramer
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20. Docket No. 36918 - Application of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for Determination of Hurricane Restoration Costs. (Discussion and possible action) Heidi Jackson
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21. Docket No. 36931 - Application of Entergy Texas, Inc. for Determination of 2008 System Restoration Costs. (Discussion and possible action) Laura KennedyItem not discussed
22. Docket No. 36555 - Application of Exelon Corporation, Exelon Xchange, and Exelon Generation Company, LLC Pursuant to Section 39.158 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act. (Discussion and possible action) Davida Dwyer
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23. Docket No. 36802 - Proceeding to Sequence Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Applications for the Subsequent Projects for the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones. (Final Order) Andrew Kang
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24. Docket No. 36865 – Application of Cross Texas Transmission, LLC for Approval of its Code of Conduct and Organizational Structure. (Final Order) Andrew KangItem Consented
25. Docket No. 36932 - Application of Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative, Inc. to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for an Electric Service Area Exception within Grayson County, Texas. (Final Order) Sonya BatchelorItem Consented
26. Docket No. 36790 - Application of South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Final Order) Irene MontelongoItem Consented
27. Docket No. 37022 - Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. for Interim Update of Wholesale Transmission Rates Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBST. R. 25.192(g)(1). (Final Order) Irene MontelongoItem Consented
28. Docket No. 37133 - Agreed Notice of Violation and Settlement Agreement Relating to Direct Energy, LP's Violation of PURA § 17.004(b) and P.U.C. SUBST. R. 25.479(b)(1); Relating to the Issuance and Format of Bills. (Final Order) Irene Montelongo
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29. Project No. 37142 - Petition of State Representative Sylvester Turner, AARP, One Voice Texas, Texas Legal Services Center, Texas Ratepayers' Organization to Save Energy for Adoption of Emergency Disconnection Rule (Second Petition). (Discussion and possible action)Three clips -- subsequent clips will automatically load and play upon completion of the previous
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30. Project No. 36987 - Rulemaking Proceeding to Amend Procedural Rules § 22.52(a), § 22.75(d), § 22.104(b). (Proposal for Adoption) Andres Medrano and Brian Almon
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31. Project No. 37070 - Rulemaking Proceeding to Adopt Common Terms Used in Billing Telecommunications and Electric Customers. (Proposal for Publication) Lorenzo Nieto and Shawnee Claiborn-Pinto
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32. Project No. 37214 - Rulemaking to Implement Changes to Customer Disclosures as Required HB 1822. (Proposal for Publication) Lorenzo Nieto and Shawnee Claiborne-Pinto
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33. Project No. 37228 - Review of Chapter 25 - Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers (Subchapters H-J) Pursuant to the Administrative Act PURA §2001.039. (Proposal for Publication) Jess Totten and Adriana Gonzales
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34. Project No. 36375 – Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Deployment of Utility Infrastructure Upgrades and Storm Hardening. (Discussion and possible action) David Featherston
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35. Project No. 20970 - Plan for Implementing SB 7, SB 86, and SB 20; Plan for Implementing Other Legislation Relating to Electric Service. Jess Totten
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36. Project No. 23578 - Customer Education Campaign. (Discussion and possible action) Mike RenfroItem not discussed
37. Discussion and possible action on electric utility reliability, electric utility restructuring, ERCOT oversight, market-development activities in areas outside of ERCOT, and electric reliability standards and organizations arising under federal law.Item not discussed
38. Discussion and possible action regarding customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues.Item not discussed
39. Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) Issues and Reports. (Discussion and possible action) David Featherston and Brian AlmonItem not discussed
40. Infrastructure Reliability, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security matters. (Discussion and possible action) David FeatherstonItem not discussed
41. ADMINISTRATIVE 41. Discussion and possible action regarding operating budget, strategic plan, appropriations request, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy.
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42. Closed SessionClick here for complete Closed Session agenda.
