[ https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba/images/51dbef2e-0151-4d4a-9af1-ae1a6e0fdfbe.jpg ] Dear Catherine, I know everyone's extremely busy handling the ongoing health crisis, so here’s a quick letter about the California Public Utilities Commission’s efforts related to COVID-19 that you may find useful. Most importantly, as I sent to many of you last week, the CPUC has directed that utilities can NOT shut off due to non-payment during the current COVID-19 crisis. Please feel free to pass on to affected stakeholders. News release at: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M329/K673/329673725.PDF https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=f788a1c858&e=ddcb2a6d38 > Next, like many of your councils and boards, the CPUC will be holding meetings via teleconference for the time being, including Thursday’s (March 26) meeting. How to access: * Video: www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=f51e7b91a9&e=ddcb2a6d38 > * Phone: 1-800-857-1917 , passcode 92105 * Agenda: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M330/K307/330307848.pdf https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=361158dd7a&e=ddcb2a6d38 > * Rules for remote public comment, and other COVID-19 information is available at: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/covid/ https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=02fd2003a7&e=ddcb2a6d38 > Internet data caps lifted Most major California Internet Service Providers that have them have lifted data limits and overage charges for at least the next two months while children are distance learning (and many of their parents are telecommuting). This includes Comcast, Wave Broadband, AT&T and many others. For a list of ISPs, see: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3532817/which-internet-providers-are-lifting-data-caps-during-the-coronavirus-and-which-arent.html https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=6dabe87b8e&e=ddcb2a6d38 > California Advanced Services Fund grant application deadlines extended The CPUC has postponed the 2020 CASF infrastructure application deadline from April 1 to May 4, and all subsequent deadlines are moved back by five weeks. The changed deadlines apply only to 2020. The timeline for future years will follow the one established in D. 18-12-018 . Information:https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/uploadedFiles/CPUC_Public_Website/Content/Utilities_and_Industries/Communications_-_Telecommunications_and_Broadband/Postponement%20of%20CASF%20Deadline%202020.pdf">tel:18-12-018>. Information:https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/uploadedFiles/CPUC_Public_Website/Content/Utilities_and_Industries/Communications_-_Telecommunications_and_Broadband/Postponement%20of%20CASF%20Deadline%202020.pdf https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=662d020525&e=ddcb2a6d38 > Non-essential shutoffs CPUC is working with utilities to ensure that they cancel all non-essential proactive shut-offs they have planned. Please report any known non-essential shutoffs to me or our Energy Division. Overall State response to Covid-19: https://www.gov.ca.gov/california-takes-action-to-combat-covid-19/ https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=5721375d4e&e=ddcb2a6d38 > CPUC-specific response: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/covid/ https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=66eba70c94&e=ddcb2a6d38 > Bullet Points about non-virus related content local officials may be interested in: • Rule 20 — Last month an administrative law judge with the CPUC issued a staff proposal for reforms to the Rule 20 utility underground program. A link to the proposal is at: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&docid=327199859 https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=69b66a8549&e=ddcb2a6d38 >. General information on the Rule 20 undergrounding program is available at: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/General.aspx?id=4403 https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=49477ab696&e=ddcb2a6d38 > • California Lifeline Phone Program — The CPUC is considering how to incorporate additional communications technologies, such as broadband, and address changes to state and federal policies in a new rulemaking. One of our first priorities will be working with stakeholders to determine the appropriate levels of program-funded support for communications services going forward. A copy of the administrative law judge's proposed decision opening the proceeding (R.20-02-008 ) is available online at: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&docid=328198565">tel:20-02-008>) is available online at: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/SearchRes.aspx?docformat=ALL&docid=328198565 https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=2fb6469844&e=ddcb2a6d38 >. General information about the program is at: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/LifeLine/ https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=fd9ff0b907&e=ddcb2a6d38 > As someone with a secret identity as an elected official myself (I’m a board member for a San Mateo County school district), I know this is a challenging time for our community leaders. Thank you for what attention you were able to spare for this email, and please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, John John C. Baker Local Government Liaison, Executive Division California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 703-1568 / john.baker_at_(domainremoved) [Facebook] https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=dfc0a43566&e=ddcb2a6d38 > [Twitter] https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=45fa57e678&e=ddcb2a6d38 > [Website] https://cpuc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f19c98ddb8e91436b8ac1cba&id=f9f34747d7&e=ddcb2a6d38 > Copyright © 2020 John Baker, CPUC Local Gov, All rights reserved. This is an official communication from John Baker, a local government liaison at the California Public Utilities Commission. You are receiving this because you are an elected or appointed official in the state of California. 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