RAMP Data Template and Guidelines

Background

In Phase 4 of the Risk-based Decision-making Framework Proceeding (R. 20-07-013), or RDF Proceeding, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) adopted the RAMP Data Template and Guidelines in Decision (D.) 25-08-032.  The RAMP Data Template ensures that utilities provide the data necessary to support efficient evaluation of RAMP and GRC applications, and ensures that utilities report the following transparently:

  • Appropriate units used for a specific mitigation, such as circuit miles, pipeline miles, asset units, staffing levels, inspection levels;
  • The cost-efficiency for the specific levels of risk mitigation programs;
  • Past and proposed effectiveness of risk mitigation programs, considering safety performance metrics, safety and operational metrics, or other specific mitigation effectiveness measures; and
  • Past, current, and projected progress on all risk mitigation programs.

 

D.25-08-032 requires the RAMP Data Template to be submitted with the Sempra Companies’ 2028 Test Year GRC Application and every RAMP application filed after January 1, 2026. 

Additionally, in D. 25-08-032, the Commission adopted the following process for making changes to the RAMP Data Template:

  1. Safety Policy Division (SPD) or any utility or non-utility party may propose one or more changes to the RAMP Data Template by serving a document detailing the proposed change(s) and a rationale for each proposed change to the RAMP Data Template Notification List.  In the case of change(s) proposed by a party, the document shall be served upon SPD on the same day it is served upon the RAMP Data Template Notification List.
  2. SPD should compile the RAMP Data Template Notification List from the service list of R. 20-07-013.  Any person, including but not limited to parties of R. 20-07-013, wishing to be added or removed from the RAMP Data Template Notification List should submit their request to the SPD.  The RAMP Data Template Notification List should be published on the Commission’s RAMP webpage.
  3. Parties shall have 15 calendar days to comment on a proposed change and 15 calendar days to reply to comments.  Comments may support, oppose, and/or suggest modifications to the proposed change(s), and should include the rationale for any recommendations or positions taken.
  4. After conclusion of the comment periods on proposed change(s), SPD may issue a disposition letter to the RAMP Data Template Notification List approving one or more proposed change(s).  The disposition letter should explain any approved changes, address comments received, and explain proposed changes not approved.
  5. SPD may approve, in the same disposition letter, changes proposed by more than one party and/or more than one document, and may also convene workshops or working group meetings to discuss any proposed changes.
  6. Within 15 calendar days of a disposition letter from the SPD, any party may file and serve upon SPD and the RAMP Data Template Notification List a protest to SPD’s disposition on approved changes.  The protest shall explain the reason for the party’s objection to the approved changes.  Any party may, within 15 calendar days of a protest being served, serve a response to such a protest to SPD and the RAMP Data Template Notification List.
  7. After receiving a protest to its disposition letter, SPD may prepare a draft Resolution for Commission consideration of the disputed changes.  Alternatively, SPD may prepare and serve to the RAMP Data Template Notification List a modified disposition letter consistent with Paragraph 4 above, and subject to protest by parties as specified in Paragraph 6 above.
  8. SPD may propose modifications to this process for making changes or modifications to the RAMP Data Template by preparing a Resolution for consideration by the Commission.  Prior to mailing a draft Resolution proposing such modifications, SPD shall provide an explanation of its proposed modifications to the RAMP Data Template Notification List, and Parties shall have 30 calendar days to comment.
  9. SPD shall maintain on the Commission website an updated version of the RAMP Data Template and RAMP Data Template Guidelines.  SPD is authorized to update the RAMP Data Template Guidelines, as necessary, to address any changes made to the RAMP Data Template.

 

Pursuant to the above process, SPD is to compile the RAMP Data Template Notification List from the service list of R. 20-07-013, and to publish and maintain updated versions of the RAMP Data Template Notification List, RAMP Data Template, and RAMP Data Template Guidelines on the Commission’s RAMP webpage.  Updated versions of these documents are provided below.

Parties may file with and serve upon the SPD at RAMPDataTemplate@cpuc.ca.gov the following:

  • Documents proposing one or more changes to the RAMP Data Template;
  • Comments on proposed changes and replies to such comments; and
  • Protests to SPD’s disposition on approved changes and responses to such protests.

Any person wishing to be added or removed from the RAMP Data Template Notification List must submit their request to the SPD at RAMPDataTemplate@cpuc.ca.gov.

 

Documents

RAMP Data Template and Guidelines

RAMP Data Template (Excel version)

RAMP Data Template Notification List