ALJ/MLC/k47 Mailed 5/25/2001

Decision 01-05-077 May 24, 2001

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of PACIFIC GAS AND

ELECTRIC COMPANY (U 39 E) for a

Certificate of Public Convenience and

Necessity Authorizing the Construction of the

Tri Valley 2002 Capacity Increase Project.

Application 99-11-025

(Filed November 22, 1999)

OPINION CERTIFYING FINAL

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

Summary

The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) is certified as the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project which is the subject of this application and is certified for use by responsible agencies in considering subsequent approvals for the project, or for portions thereof.