Section 512 - Notice of Opportunity to Submit Comments(a) The department shall provide to interested parties an opportunity to submit comments on each proposed determination made by the department as provided in this chapter.(b) At least 21 calendar days prior to the close of the opportunity to submit comments on a proposed determination, or upon such shorter or longer time period as the department deems reasonably necessary under the circumstances, a notice shall be: (1) mailed to every person who has filed a request for notice,(2) electronically mailed to every person who requests to be notified by electronic e-mail, and(3) posted on the department's website.(c) For the purposes of subsection (b), seven calendar days prior to the close of the opportunity to submit comments shall be deemed to be the time period necessary under the circumstances with respect to any revenue requirement required to be filed with the commission pursuant to the second sentence of section 4.1(b) of the Rate Agreement. For the purposes of subsection (b), one business day prior to the close of such opportunity shall be deemed to be the time period necessary under the circumstances with respect to any revenue requirement required to be filed with the commission pursuant to the last sentence of section 4.1(b) of the Rate Agreement.(d) If, after any notice, the department subsequently provides additional time to submit comments, the department shall provide notice of the additional time by posting a notice on its website, mailing a notice to every person who has filed a request for notice, and electronically mailing a notice to every person who has requested to be notified by electronic mail.(e) A notice under this section shall include the following:(1) The mailing and electronic-mail address at which comments must be received, and the deadline for receipt of comments.(2) A statement explaining where a copy of the proposed determination is available for review. The proposed determination shall include the amount of the proposed revenue requirement, a written explanation of the assumptions and methodologies underlying the proposed determination, a written explanation of how the department reached the proposed determination, and reference to the material relied upon by the department to support the proposed determination.(3) A statement explaining the process under section 514 for disclosure of certain proprietary or confidential information.(4) The time and place of a workshop on the revenue requirement if the department, at its discretion, decides to hold a workshop.(5) The amount of time to be allowed, after the date of electronic publication of the determination, for requests for reconsideration. A reasonable time period shall be allowed, taking into consideration the time constraints for submitting a determination to the commission.(f) If a notice is given substantially in the manner described in this section, a deficiency in its content or delivery shall not be a basis for invalidating a determination.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 512
1. New section filed 6-7-2002 as an emergency; operative 6-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 23). Pursuant to Water Code section 80014 a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-4-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2002, No. 49).
3. New section filed 12-5-2002 as an emergency; operative 12-10-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49). Pursuant to Water Code section 80014 a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-9-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-10-2002 order transmitted to OAL 6-4-2003 and filed 7-1-2003 (Register 2003, No. 27). Note: Authority cited: Section 80014, Water Code. Reference: Sections 80110, 80134 and 80200(d), Water Code.
1. New section filed 6-7-2002 as an emergency; operative 6-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 23). Pursuant to Water Code section 80014 a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-4-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2002, No. 49).
3. New section filed 12-5-2002 as an emergency; operative 12-10-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49). Pursuant to Water Code section 80014 a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-9-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-10-2002 order transmitted to OAL 6-4-2003 and filed 7-1-2003 (Register 2003, No. 27).