Discussion

Transferor is authorized by Decision (D.) 97-09-013 to operate as a passenger stage corporation (PSC-10867) to transport persons and their baggage on an on-call basis between certain cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, on the one hand, and John Wayne Airport (SNA), on the other hand.

This application requests approval to transfer the PSC certificate of Transferor to Transferee. Family circumstances compel Transferor to sell its PSC to Transferee for the sum of $12,000, as indicated in Exhibit l of the Purchase and Sale Agreement attached to the application.

The unuadited Balance Sheet of Transferor as of January 15, 2002 indicates assets of $34,800, liabilities of $10,075 and net worth of $24,725.

Notice of filing of the application appeared in the Commission's Daily Calendar on September 18, 2002.

In Resolution ALJ 176-3095 dated September 19, 2002, the Commission preliminarily categorized this application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were not necessary. No protest has been received. Given this status, public hearing is not necessary, and it is not necessary to alter the preliminary determinations made in Resolution ALJ 176-3095.

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

Assignment of Proceeding

Findings of Fact

1. Transferor is operating as a PSC pursuant to D.97-09-013. Transferor requests approval to transfer its authority to Transferee.

2. The proposed transfer will not be adverse to the public interest.

3. No protest to the application has been filed.

4. A public hearing is not necessary.

5. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Conclusions of Law

1. The proposed transfer is in the public interest and should be authorized.

2. Since the matter is uncontested, the decision should be effective on the date it is signed.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. Within 120 days from the effective date of this decision, Fariborz Alishahi and Nora V. Alishahi (Transferor), husband and wife, may transfer the operative rights specified in this application to Arash Nouranian(Transferee), an individual, subject to the conditions contained in the following paragraphs.

2. Transferee shall:

a. File a written acceptance of this certificate within 30 days after this order is effective.

b. Establish the authorized service within 120 days after this order is effective and adopt Transferor's tariffs and timetables, state in them when the service will start, make them effective 10 or more days after this order is effective and allow at least 10 days' notice to the Commission.

c. Comply with General Orders Series 101 and 158, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) safety rules.

d. Comply with the controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 1032.1 and General Order Series 158.

e. Maintain accounting records in conformity with the Uniform System of Accounts.

f. Remit to the Commission the Transportation Reimbursement Fee required by Pub. Util. Code § 423 when notified by mail to do so.

g. Comply with Pub. Util. Code §§ 460.7 and 1043, relating to the Workers' Compensation laws of this state.

h. Enroll all drivers in the pull notice system as required by Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code.

3. Transferee is authorized to begin operations on the date that the Consumer Protection and Safety Division mails a notice to Transferee that his evidence of insurance and other documents required by Ordering Paragraph 2 have been filed with the Commission and that the CHP has approved the use of Transferee's vehicles for service.

4. The CPCN granted to Transferor by Decision 97-09-013 is revoked on the date Transferee is notified that he may commence operations as provided in Ordering Paragraph 3.

5. Before beginning service to any airport, Transferee shall notify the airport's governing body. Transferee shall not operate into or on airport property without authority from the airport's governing body.

6. The CPCN to operate as PSC-15809, granted herein, shall expire unless exercised within 120 days after the effective date of this order.

7. The Application is granted as set forth above.

8. This proceeding is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated February 13, 2003, at San Francisco, California.

Appendix PSC-15809 Arash Nouranian Original Title Page

CERTIFICATE

OF

PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY

AS A PASSENGER STAGE CORPORATION

PSC-15809

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Showing passenger stage operative rights, restrictions,

limitations, exceptions, and privileges

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All changes and amendments as authorized by

the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

will be made as revised pages or added original pages.

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Supersedes the authority heretofore granted to

Fariborz Alishahi and Nora V. Alishahi, husband and wife, by D.97-09-013.

Appendix PSC-15809 Arash Nouranian Original Page 1

I N D E X

Page

SECTION I. GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS, RESTRICTIONS,

SECTION II. SERVICE AREAS 3

SECTION III. ROUTE DESCRIPTION 3

Appendix PSC-15809 Arash Nouranian Original Page 2

SECTION I. GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS.

This certificate supersedes all passenger stage operative authorities granted to Fariborz Alishahi and Nora V. Alishahi, husband and wife.

Arash Nouranian, an individual, by the certificate of public convenience and necessity granted by the decision noted in the foot of the margin, is authorized to transport passengers and their baggage on an "on-call" basis, between points and places as described in Sections IIA and IIB, and the airports described in Section IIC, over and along the route described in Section III, subject however, to the authority of this Commission to change or modify this authority at any time and subject to the following provisions:

    a. When a route description is given in one direction, it applies to operation in either direction unless otherwise indicated.

    b. The term "on-call", as used, refers to service which is authorized to be rendered dependent on the demands of passengers. The tariffs shall show the conditions under which each authorized on-call service will be provided, and shall include the description of the boundary of each fare zone, except when a single fare is charged to all points within a single incorporated city.

    c. No passengers shall be transported except those having a point of origin or destination as described in Section IIC.

    d. This certificate does not authorize the holder to conduct any operation on the property of any airport unless such operation is authorized by the airport authority involved.

Appendix PSC-15809 Arash Nouranian Original Page 3

SECTION II. SERVICE AREA.

SECTION III. ROUTE DESCRIPTION.

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