ALJ/MFG/sid Mailed 4/8/2005

Decision 05-04-012 April 7, 2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Petition for Authority to Transfer Ownership of New Access Communications LLC (U-6545-C) from Jasper Holdings LLC to North Central Equity LLC.

Application 05-01-008 (Filed January 12, 2005)

OPINION GRANTING TRANSFER OF CONTROL

1. Summary

This decision authorizes Jasper Holdings LLC (Jasper) to transfer control of New Access Communications LLC (NAC) to North Central Equity LLC (North Central). This transfer of control is to take place through the transfer of 100% of the ownership interest in NAC by Jasper to North Central, as more fully described in the application and exhibits attached to the application.