Transaction in the Public Interest

Pub. Util. Code § 851 requires that transactions involving public utilities shall be in the public interest. Copies of this application were served on the Commission's Energy Division and its Office of Ratepayer Advocates, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. No protests or comments opposing this application were received. Granting the easement will provide the Fords continued use of the Site, but will not interfere with the operation of SCE facilities or with the level of service to its customers. This application and the proposed easement are not adverse to the public interest.