ALJ/TOM/tcg Mailed 1/24/2002
Decision 02-01-058 January 23, 2002
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval under Section 851 For An Easement from PG&E Allowing CPN Pipeline to Install and Maintain Two Underground Gas Pipelines and for Related Access. (U 39 M) |
Application 01-10-041 (Filed October 25, 2001) |
DECISION GRANTING APPROVAL UNDER PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION 851 FOR CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT BY PG&E
TO CPN PIPELINE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TWO UNDERGROUND
GAS PIPELINES AND FOR RELATED ACCESS
1. Summary
This decision grants the unopposed application1 of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for Commission authorization under Pub. Util. Code § 8512 for PG&E to convey an easement across its electric transmission property located in the area of Pittsburgh, California, to CPN Pipeline Company (CPN). This easement will enable CPN to install gas pipelines, which will form a loop in the existing Sacramento River Gathering System (SRGS) pipeline3 in order to operate a new pigging station4 on adjacent property not owned by PG&E and to interconnect with the SRGS pipeline. The purpose of the project is to increase gas service reliability for both the Delta Energy Center (DEC) and the Los Medanos Energy Center (Los Medanos).
Our decision on this matter is expedited based on PG&E's representations that in order for CPN to meet its construction schedule and to minimize the time that the SRGS pipeline is out of service, CPN must obtain this easement by February 1, 2002.
1 The application was filed on October 25, 2001. In Resolution ALJ 176-3076 dated November 29, 2001, we preliminarily categorized this proceeding as ratesetting and preliminarily determined that hearings are unnecessary. No protests to the application were filed. 2 All statutory references are to the Public Utilities Code unless otherwise referenced. 3 The SRGS pipeline is a 10-inch diameter pipeline that generally runs in an east-west orientation south of DEC and Los Medanos. Both DEC and Los Medanos are located in Pittsburgh, California. 4 The pigging station would facilitate the cleaning and remote inspection of CPN's gas line facilities.
