Comments on Draft Decision

This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(2), the otherwise applicable 30-day period for public review and comment is being waived.

Findings of Fact

1. UNOCAP is a pipeline corporation as defined in Public Utilities Code Section 228, and operates as a common carrier intrastate pipeline company between points in California under tariffs on file with the Commission.

2. UNOCAP is a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips. As a result, ConocoPhillips controls UNOCAP.

3. A merger of UNOCAP and ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company results in no change to its operations or loss of jobs.

4. After the merger, UNOCAP's operations as part of ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company, will be operated in accordance with its Commission-approved tariffs; no changes in terms and conditions of service or rates were requested as part of this Joint Application.

5. This transfer of control will have no effect on the environment because UNOCAP's facilities will continue to be operated by ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company as they are now and there will be no new construction.

6. The system will continue to be operated by experienced and technically competent personnel.

7. There were no protests to the application.

Conclusions of Law

1. The proposed transaction is in the public interest.

2. To the extent the Joint Application seeks authorization for a change of control pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854, the application should be approved.

3. The assets of UNOCAP remain subject to Commission jurisdiction after the transfer of their control to ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company.

4. Article 2.5 of the Rules ceases to apply to this proceeding.

5. This transfer of control does not require further CEQA review by the Commission.

6. This order should be effective immediately.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The application of Union Pipeline Company (California) (UNOCAP), and ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company (California) (ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company) pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854 is approved.

2. ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company shall notify the Director of the Commission's Energy Division in writing of the transfer of authority, as authorized herein, within 30 days of the date of the transfer. A true copy of the instruments of transfer shall be attached to the notification.

3. ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company shall file an advice letter within 14 days of the date of transfer making the necessary revisions to implement its new tariffs and reflecting the authority granted herein, including the change in name, corporate office location, and corporate contact information.

4. ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company shall make all books and records available for review and inspection upon Commission staff request.

5. The authority granted herein shall expire if not exercised within one year of the date of this order.

6. Application 04-11-001 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated January 27, 2005, at San Francisco, California.

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