Section 1092 Of Article 5. Electrical And Gas Corporations From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 5.
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. Whenever application is made to the commission for
certification of an electric or gas plant, line, or extension subject
to this article, the commission shall appoint a construction project
board of consultants to evaluate the design, construction, project
management, and economic soundness of the proposed plant, line, or
extension, if the commission determines that a significant potential
exists for the occurrence of problems in any of the areas for which
an electrical or gas corporation is required to submit information
pursuant to Section 1003 or 1003.5. The extent of the board's
evaluation shall be determined by the commission. The board may, upon
approval of the commission, employ staff independent of the
commission staff to carry out its functions under this article. The
board may, upon approval of the commission, undertake special studies
addressing potential problem areas identified by the board.