Current Communications Cases
California Environmental Quality Act, R.0610006
The Commission reviews its rules to ensure compliance with the CEQA, promoting advanced telecommunications, Infrastructure development (e.g. broadband) without causing undue harm to competition in the area of telecommunications.
Telecommunications Public Policy Rulemaking, R.0605028
This rulemaking is a comprehensive review of the Commission’s Telecommunications Public Policy Programs – California LifeLine, Payphone Programs, Deaf and Disabled, Telecommunications Program, and California Teleconnect Fund.
Review of High Cost Fund B Rulemaking, R.0606028
A proceeding opened to (1) satisfy the requirements for review of the B-Fund program; (2) institute urgently-needed reforms; and (3) respond to concerns of the Legislature, consumer groups, and DRA as to the size of the B-Fund, which provides subsidies to high cost areas of the state.
Cable TV (Video) Franchising, R.0610005
Proceeding implementing the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA) which is designed to facilitate cable providers’ offering of statewide video service.
Rules For Removing Copper Phone Lines, R. 0801005
This investigation was opened to set rules for when and how local phone companies are allowed to remove copper wire phone lines from their networks.
Additional Rulemaking Links
Currently Open Proceedings (on CPUC website)