THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT:

1. SoCalGas Advice Letter 2965-G is approved with modification:

a) Within twelve months of the effective date of this resolution SoCalGas may file an advice letter for authority to continue its credit and debit card option as discussed in this resolution.

b) SoCalGas should submit a report of any problems and customer complaints experienced with that option, if SoCalGas files an Advice Letter to continue the credit and debit card payment option.

This Resolution is effective today.

I certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, passed and adopted at a conference of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California held on May 3, 2001; the following Commissioners voting favorably thereon:

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WESLEY M. FRANKLIN

Executive Director