maintain such adequate, efficient, just, and reasonable service, instrumentalities, equipment, and facilities, including telephone facilities, as defined in § 54.1 of the Civil Code, as are necessary to promote the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of its patrons, employees, and the public.” Request to File Under Seal Pursuant to Rule 11.4 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, Applicant has filed motions for leave to file Exhibit F to the Application (Financial Information); and Exhibit 1 to Applicant’s May 22, 2017 and June 12, 2017 responses to the Commission (Supplemental Financial Information) as confidential materials under seal. Applicant represents that the information contained in the exhibits is sensitive, and its disclosure could place Applicant at an unfair business disadvantage. We have granted similar requests in the past, and we do so here. Categorization and Need for Hearing In Resolution ALJ 1763394, dated March 23, 2017, the Commission preliminarily categorized this Application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were not necessary. No protests were received and there is no reason in the record of this proceeding why the Application should not be granted. Accordingly, it is not necessary to disturb the preliminary determinations, and a public hearing is not necessary. Waiver of Comment Period This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 311(g)(2) of the Public Utilities Code
maintain such adequate, efficient, just, and reasonable service, instrumentalities, equipment, and facilities, including telephone facilities, as defined in § 54.1 of the Civil Code, as are necessary to promote the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of its patrons, employees, and the public.” Request to File Under Seal Pursuant to Rule 11.4 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, Applicant has filed motions for leave to file Exhibit F to the Application (Financial Information); and Exhibit 1 to Applicant’s May 22, 2017 and June 12, 2017 responses to the Commission (Supplemental Financial Information) as confidential materials under seal. Applicant represents that the information contained in the exhibits is sensitive, and its disclosure could place Applicant at an unfair business disadvantage. We have granted similar requests in the past, and we do so here. Categorization and Need for Hearing In Resolution ALJ 1763394, dated March 23, 2017, the Commission preliminarily categorized this Application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were not necessary. No protests were received and there is no reason in the record of this proceeding why the Application should not be granted. Accordingly, it is not necessary to disturb the preliminary determinations, and a public hearing is not necessary. Waiver of Comment Period This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 311(g)(2) of the Public Utilities Code
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