ALJ/AYK/jyc/oma Date of Issuance 5/31/2011

Decision 11-05-030 May 26, 2011

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Joint Application of Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC (915G), Nicor Inc., and AGL Resources Inc. for Expedited Ex Parte Authorization to Transfer Ownership of Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC to AGL Resources Inc.

Application 11-01-021 (Filed January 25, 2011)

DECISION APPROVING CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP AND
CONTROL OF CENTRAL VALLEY GAS STORAGE, LLC

1. Summary

This decision approves the request of Central Valley Gas Storage, LLC (Central Valley), Nicor Inc. (Nicor) and AGL Resources Inc. (AGLR) (collectively, Joint Applicants) for a change in the ultimate ownership and control of Central Valley from Nicor to AGLR. In addition to approving the proposed transfer, we conclude that the transactions underlying the transfer qualify for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. Accordingly, additional environmental review is not required.