Proceeding A0707025
Date Filed: July 27, 2007
Status: Closed


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LIST
Filer Requested Category: Ratesetting
Preliminary Category: Ratesetting
Commission Designated Category:
Filed By:
Buckeye Gas Storage LLC
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C.
Lodi Holdings, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisition II, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisition, L.L.C.

DOCUMENTS
Number of Documents: 12

Type: PROPOSED DECISION

Filing Date: December 21, 2007
Filed By:
ALJ/MCKENZIE/CPUC
Description: Opinion approving transfer of 100% interest in Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. to Buckeye Gas Storage LLC. Pursuant to Rule 14.6, comments on the proposed decision must be filed within fourteen days of its mailing, and no reply comments will be accepted.

Type: MOTION

Filing Date: November 14, 2007
Filed By:
Buckeye Gas Storage, L.L.C.
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
DRA/Moldavsky/CPUC
Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C.
Lodi Holdings, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisition, L.L.C.
Description: Joint; for Adoption of Settlement Agreement.

Type: REPORT

Filing Date: November 5, 2007
Filed By:
BUCKEY GAS STORAGE
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
LODI GAS STORAGE
Description: Joint Status; (Pursuant to the schedule established at the Prehearing Conference (PHC) held on October 22, 2007 in Application 07-07-025).

Type: NOTICE

Filing Date: October 4, 2007
Filed By:
CALJ/MINKIN/CPUC
Description: of Prehearing Conference.

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: September 28, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: SUMMARY: On September 28, 2007 Andrew Ulmer, Chief Counsel for the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) met with Mathew Deal, advisor to Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present was Edward Moldavsky, attorney for DRA. DRA stated the Commission should move forward with a prehearing conference in A.07-07-025. DRA also stated that it intends to ensure that the Commission has all of the necessary information to determine whether or not the underlying transaction in A.07-07-025 meets the standard set forth in California Public Utilities Code § 854, including whether any conditions should attach to the proposed transaction. DRA noted that it has received assurances from the Joint Applicants that the underlying transaction would not result in a nexus between Wild Goose and Lodi, through the Carlyle/Riverstone entities. DRA noted that it is still awaiting data responses from the Joint Applicants to confirm this, as well as clarify other inquiries. Contact Person: Sue Muniz; telephone: (415) 703-1858; e-mail: sam

Type: EXPARTE

Filing Date: September 25, 2007
Filed By:
Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C.
Description: SUMMARY: On September 20, 2007 James W. McTarnaghan of Duane Morris LLP, counsel for Lodi Gas Storage, met with Matthew Deal, advisor to Pres. Peevey in San Francisco. Also present was Barry F. McCarthy of McCarthy & Berlin LLP, counsel for Buckeye. McCarthy discussed the Protest of Division of Ratepayer Advocates ("DRA") filed on August 31, 2007 ("Protest") and the Joint Applicant's Response to the Protest ("Response") filed on September 10, 2007. McTarnaghan explained that the Protest was based on a misunderstanding by DRA concerning the ownership and control of Buckeye and related companies. McTarnaghan reiterated that, although Carlyle/Riverstone at one time had an ownership interest and control over Buckeye and related companies, Carlyle/Riverstone does not have any present or ongoing interest in any Buckeye-related companies and will not, directly or indirectly, own or otherwise control Lodi Gas Storage if the Joint Application is approved by the Commission. Mr. McTarnaghan and Mr. McCarthy stressed th

Type: RESPONSE

Filing Date: September 10, 2007
Filed By:
Buckeye Gas Storage, LLC
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C.
Lodi Holdings, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisition II, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisitions, L.L.C.
Description: To the Protest of the Division of Ratepayer Advocates.

Type: PROTEST

Filing Date: August 31, 2007
Filed By:
DRA/MOLDAVSKY/CPUC
Description: to the Application.

Type: RESOLUTION ALJ-176 CATEGORIZATION

Filing Date: August 23, 2007
Filed By:
COMR/CPUC
Description: Resolution ALJ 176-3197; Ratification of preliminary determination of category adopted.

Type: MOTION

Filing Date: August 2, 2007
Filed By:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Description: For Party Status Under Rule 1.4(a)(4).

Type: APPLICATION

Filing Date: July 27, 2007
Filed By:
Buckeye Gas Storage LLC
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C.
Lodi Holdings, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisition II, L.L.C.
WHP Acquisition, L.L.C.
Description: Joint Application of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. (U912G), Lodi Holdings, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition, L.L.C., WHP Acquisition II, L.L.C., Buckeye Gas Storage LLC, and Buckeye Partners, L.P., for Expedited Ex Parte Authorization to Transfer Control of Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., to Buckeye Gas Storage LLC through the Sale of the 100% Interest of Lodi Holdings, L.L.C. in Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C., Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854(a) (PUBLIC VERSION).

Type: LAW & MOTION

Filing Date: July 27, 2007
Filed By:
BUCKEYE GAS STORAGE LLC
BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.
LODI GAS STORAGE, L.L.C. (U912G)
LODI HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
WHP ACQUISITION II, L.L.C.
WHP ACQUISITION, L.L.C.
Description: Joint Motion to File Under Seal Confidential Exhibit 5 (Financial Statements of Lodi Gas Storage) and Confidential Exhibit 7 (Copy of Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 24, 2007) to Application.

DECISIONS
Number of Decisions: 1

Decision Number: D0801018

Rendered Date: January 10, 2008
Effective Date: January 10, 2008
Description: Approves, subject to the conditions as set forth, transfer of 100% interest in Lodi Gas Storage, L.L.C. to Buckeye Gas Storage LLC. This proceeding is closed.

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