California SB544 regulates ex parte communications in railroad crossing permit applications.
California SB544 mandates that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) establish rules to prohibit ex parte communications between decisionmakers and interested persons in railroad crossing permit applications. The bill requires interested persons to report any prohibited ex parte communications within three working days. The CPUC must permit public comments in its proceedings but not treat them as evidence. The bill also outlines the process for handling exempt railroad crossing applications, including public notice and stakeholder involvement.
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