Decision 00-02-016 February 3, 2000

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under Section 1001 of the California Public Utilities Code to extend its service area to provide natural gas service in Placer County, California and into portions of El Dorado and Nevada Counties, California, all of which are located contiguous to Southwest Gas Corporation's existing certificated service area. (U 905 G)

Application 93-12-042 (Filed December 30, 1993) (Amended May 27, 1994)

In the Matter of the Application of SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION for Authority to Change Natural Gas Rates in San Bernardino and Placer Counties, California. (U 905 G)

Application 94-01-021 (Filed January 21, 1994)

OPINION

Summary

The Joint Petition filed by Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest) and the Town of Truckee (Town) to Modify Decision (D.) 94-12-022 and D.95-04-075 is granted. All parties have consented to the modifications of the Stipulations supporting the Joint Petition proposed herein.