ALJ/KLM/PVA/sid DRAFT Agenda ID #3384

4/22/2004 Item 43

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Order Instituting Investigation into the proposal of Sound Energy Solutions to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas terminal at the Port of Long Beach.

Investigation _________

ORDER INSTITUTING INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROPOSAL OF SOUND ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF LONG BEACH

I. Summary

This order institutes an investigation into the proposal of Sound Energy Solutions, Inc. (SES) to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Long Beach, California. We open this investigation to promote public safety and California's environmental welfare, consistent with state and federal law. We herein order SES to file an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPC&N) if it intends to pursue construction of the project.