ALJ/DKF/jva Mailed 10/3/2003

Decision 03-10-017 October 2, 2003

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of Application of Southern California Gas Company for Authority to Offer a New Service At Tariffed Rates, Terms, and Conditions Allowing Carriers to Place Fiber Optic Cable in Gas Pipelines. (U 904 G)	Application 02-03-061 (Filed March 29, 2002)
In the Matter of Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company for Authority to Offer a New Service At Tariffed Rates, Terms, and Conditions Allowing Carriers to Place Fiber Optic Cable in Gas Pipelines. (U 902 G)	Application 02-03-062 (Filed March 29, 2002)

OPINION

1. Summary

This decision grants the requests of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) for authority to implement a new service allowing telecommunications carriers and cable TV companies (Carriers) to place fiber optic cable in the utilities' active gas pipelines at tariffed rates, terms and conditions. The decision also certifies the associated Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and conditions the new fiber optic cable in gas pipeline (FIG) service on mitigation measures, notification requirements and reporting requirements as set forth in the Program EIR.