1. (a) A local publicly owned electric utility may request that the Commission evaluate a prospective procurement for any of the following:

   1. (1) a determination as to whether a prospective procurement would extend the life of a power plant by 5 years;
   2. (2) a determination as to whether a prospective procurement would constitute routine maintenance; or
   3. (3) a determination as to whether a prospective procurement would be in compliance with the EPS.
2. (b) A request for evaluation under this section shall be treated by the Commission as a request for investigation under Chapter 2, Article 4 of the Commission's regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213 and 25218(e), Public Resources Code; and Section 8341, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section 8341, Public Utilities Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-16-2007; operative 10-16-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 42).