Section 3.5 - (Rule 3.5) Debt and EquityApplications to issue stock or evidences of indebtedness, or to assume liabilities, under Sections 816 through 830 of the Public Utilities Code shall contain the following information:
(a) A general description of applicant's property and its field of operation, the original cost of its property and equipment, individually or by class, and the cost thereof to applicant and the depreciation and amortization reserves applicable to such property and equipment, individually or by class. If it is impossible to state original cost, the facts creating such impossibility shall be stated.(b) The amount and kind of stock, or other evidence of interest or ownership, which applicant desires to issue, and, if preferred, the nature and extent of the preference; the amount of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness which applicant desires to issue, with terms, rate of interest, and whether and how to be secured; the amount and description of the indebtedness which applicant desires to assume.(c) The purposes for which the securities are to be issued:(1) If for property acquisition, a detailed description thereof, the consideration to be paid therefor, and the method of arriving at the amount.(2) If for construction, completion, extension or improvement of facilities, a description thereof in reasonable detail, the cost or estimated cost thereof, and the reason or necessity for the expenditures.(3) If for improvement of service, a statement of the character of the improvements proposed, or if for maintenance of service, a statement of the reasons why service should be maintained from capital.(4) If for discharge or refunding of obligations, a full description of the obligations to be discharged or refunded, including the character, principal amount, discount or premium applicable thereto, date of incurrence, date of maturity, rate of interest, and other material facts concerning such obligations, together with a statement showing the purposes for which such obligations had been incurred, or the proceeds expended, and the Commission's decisions, if any, authorizing the incurrence of such obligations.(5) If for the financing of the acquisition and installation of electrical and plumbing appliances and agricultural equipment which are sold by other than a public utility, for use within the service area of the public utility, a statement of the reason or necessity for such financing.(6) If for reorganization or readjustment of indebtedness or capitalization, or for retirement or exchange of securities, a full description of the indebtedness or capitalization to be readjusted or exchanged; complete terms and conditions of the merger, consolidation, exchange or other reorganization; a pro forma balance sheet, if possible, giving effect to such reorganization, readjustment or exchange; and a statement of the reason or necessity for the transaction.(7) If for reimbursement of moneys actually expended from income, or from any other moneys in the treasury, a general description of the expenditures for which reimbursement is sought, the source of such expenditures, the periods during which such expenditures were made, and the reason or necessity for such reimbursement.(d) A complete description of the obligation or liability to be assumed by applicant as guarantor, indorser, surety or otherwise, the consideration to be received by applicant, and the reason or necessity for such action.(e) A statement corresponding to the statement required by Section 2 of General Order No. 104-A, as to all known matters designated by said section for inclusion in the annual report but occurring or proposed subsequent to the period covered by the last annual report filed by applicant; or if no such matters are known to have so occurred or are then known to be proposed, a statement to that effect; provided, that an applicant whose capital stock, or that of its parent company, is listed on a "national securities exchange," as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78(a) et seq.), in lieu of the statement required by this rule shall include in the application a copy of the latest proxy statement sent to stockholders by it or its parent company if not previously filed with the Commission, provided, further, that an applicant whose capital stock, or that of its parent company, is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pursuant to the provisions of Section 12(g) of said Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in lieu of the statement required by this rule shall include in the application a copy of the latest proxy statement sent to stockholders by it or its parent company containing the information required by the rules of the SEC if not previously filed with the Commission.(f) Copy of deeds of trust, security agreements, mortgages, conditional sales contracts, notes or other instruments (excluding stock certificates) defining the terms of the proposed securities. If the same have already been filed, the application need only make specific reference to such filings.(g) Copy of each plan, offer or agreement for the reorganization or readjustment of indebtedness or capitalization or for the retirement or exchange of securities.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 3.5
1. Renumbering of former sections 33 and 34 to new section 3.5, including amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11351(a) (Register 2006, No. 37). For prior history of section 3.5, see Register 98, No. 43. Note: Authority cited: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code; and Article 12, Section 2, California Constitution. Reference: Section 829, Public Utilities Code.
1. Renumbering of former sections 33 and 34 to new section 3.5, including amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11351(a) (Register 2006, No. 37). For prior history of section 3.5, see Register 98, No. 43.