Independent Evaluator List

Pursuant to Public Utilities Code 8386.3, by March 1, 2021 and by each March 1 thereafter, the Wildfire Safety Division (WSD), in consultation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), shall make available a list of qualified Independent Evaluators with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure.

2021 Independent Evaluator Enlistment Announcement

CPUC Wildfire Safety Division Seeks Public Comment on 2021 Guidance Letter

CPUC Wildfire Safety Division Seeks Public Comment 
on Proposed Criteria for Safety Evaluators  

Comments regarding the proposed Independent Evaluator List

• Green Power Institute
• Public Advocates Office
• SCE
• WSD response to public comments regarding proposed list of independent evaluators

Comments regarding the proposed Independent Evaluator Listing Criteria

• Mussey Grade Road Alliance
• Protect Our Communications Foundation (POC)
• SCE

Independent Evaluator Request for Qualification (RFQ ) posted to CalProcure at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/8660/0000017789.

On January 7, 2021, the CPUC's WSD and CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) issued for public comment the Proposed List of Independent Evaluators. Stakeholders may submit comments to the WSD Director on the draft proposed list of Independent Evaluators by February 4, 2021. Comments can be submitted to wildfiresafetydivision@cpuc.ca.gov and reference “Proposed Independent Evaluator List.”