8. Assignment of Proceeding

Dian M. Grueneich is the assigned Commissioner and Hallie Yacknin is the assigned administrative law judge in this proceeding.

Findings of Fact

1. With the implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance Plan identified in the MND and attached to this order, all environmental impacts of the Palermo-East Nicolaus 115 kV reconstruction project can be reduced to less than significant levels.

2. The proposed Palermo-East Nicolaus 115 kV reconstruction project includes no-cost and low-cost measures (within the meaning of D.93-11-013, and D.06-01-042) to reduce possible exposure to EMF.

3. The MND was completed in compliance with CEQA.

4. The Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in the MND.

5. The MND reflects the Commission's independent judgment and analysis.

Conclusions of Law

1. PG&E should be granted a permit to construct the Palermo-East Nicolaus 115 kV reconstruction project in conformance with the Mitigation Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance Plan attached to this order.

2. This proceeding should be closed.

3. This order should be effective immediately.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is granted a Permit to Construct the Palermo-East Nicolaus 115 kilovolt reconstruction project in conformance with the Mitigation Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance Plan attached to this order.

2. The Mitigation Monitoring Plan, included as part of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration, is adopted.

3. The final mitigated negative declaration is identified as Exhibit A and admitted into evidence.

4. Application 09-02-023 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated November 19, 2010, at San Francisco, California.

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