ALJ/GEW/avs DRAFT CA-3

1/4/2001

Decision DRAFT DECISION OF ALJ WALKER (Mailed 11/28/00)

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of Pacific Pipeline System LLC for Authorization to Increase Its Rates and Charges for Crude Oil Transportation Services on Its Line 63 System Effective October 1, 2000.

Application 00-08-052 (Filed August 31, 2000)

OPINION

1. Summary

Pacific Pipeline System LLC (Pacific Pipeline) seeks Commission authority to increase its rates and charges for all crude oil transportation services on its Line 63 System by 5%, effective October 1, 2000. The requested increase will provide Pacific Pipeline an opportunity to earn an overall return of 7.56% and a 7.1% return on equity for its Line 63 System. One shipper has protested the application. We find that the protest lacks merit and is dismissed. The application is approved.