Complainant has filed a motion to amend the record with a copy of this notice, as evidence that the case is not moot. SDG&E requests that the Commission dismiss this case on the grounds of mootness. There is no disputed or triable issue of material fact within the Commission’s jurisdiction in this proceeding. Conclusions of Law Since SDG&E does not anticipate needing to trim or remove the palm trees on Complainant’s property after installing a taller replacement pole, Complainant’s continued disagreement with SDG&E’s vegetation management practices is purely speculative and this case is moot. The vegetation management program is a condition of Complainant’s electric service under SDG&E’s Tariff Rule 16. Rule 16 SDG&E authority to perform vegetation management necessary to protect to those facilities owned by Defendant that are used to provide service to Complainant’s home, regardless of whether those facilities are located on the Complainant’s property. Reasonable vegetation management practices, including applying clearance distances in excess of the minimum requirements to avoid trimming more than once per year, are within the purview of SDG&E in accordance with General Order 95. Evidentiary hearings are not necessary. Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss the Complaint on grounds of mootness should be granted.
Complainant has filed a motion to amend the record with a copy of this notice, as evidence that the case is not moot. SDG&E requests that the Commission dismiss this case on the grounds of mootness. There is no disputed or triable issue of material fact within the Commission’s jurisdiction in this proceeding. Conclusions of Law Since SDG&E does not anticipate needing to trim or remove the palm trees on Complainant’s property after installing a taller replacement pole, Complainant’s continued disagreement with SDG&E’s vegetation management practices is purely speculative and this case is moot. The vegetation management program is a condition of Complainant’s electric service under SDG&E’s Tariff Rule 16. Rule 16 SDG&E authority to perform vegetation management necessary to protect to those facilities owned by Defendant that are used to provide service to Complainant’s home, regardless of whether those facilities are located on the Complainant’s property. Reasonable vegetation management practices, including applying clearance distances in excess of the minimum requirements to avoid trimming more than once per year, are within the purview of SDG&E in accordance with General Order 95. Evidentiary hearings are not necessary. Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss the Complaint on grounds of mootness should be granted.