ALJ/EDF/hkr/gd2 Date of Issuance 3/29/2011

Decision 11-03-038 March 24, 2011

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for Authority to Lease Certain Fiber Optic Cables to the County of Los Angeles.

Application 10-07-003 (Filed July 2, 2010)

DECISION GRANTING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AUTHORITY TO LEASE CERTAIN FIBER OPTIC CABLES
TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1. Summary

This decision authorizes Southern California Edison Company (SCE) to lease certain fiber optic cables to the County of Los Angeles. SCE's lease with the County of Los Angeles is a lease of unused fiber on SCE's fiber optic system. Consistent with Decision 99-09-070, SCE's participation in the leases is classified as "active," and the revenue from the leases will be shared between shareholders and ratepayers using a 90/10 split (respectively).