7. Comments on Draft Decision

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

Findings of Fact

1. Notice of this application appeared in the Commission's Daily Calendar of May 25, 2005.

2. Shell of California seeks approval pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 851 to remove its Pipeline #369, Line Segment #370, and related facilities from public utility service and to reflect the removal in its tariffs.

3. The grant of this application will not affect Shell of California's services of operations.

4. Removal from service and abandonment in place of Pipeline #369 and Line Segment #370 requires implementation of State Fire Marshal procedures for the activity as well as future maintenance and inspections of the line.

5. CSFM pipeline decommissioning procedures ensure the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment.

6. CEQA Guideline § 15061(b) (3) provides that a project is exempt from CEQA review if it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment.

7. There is no opposition to this application.

Conclusions of Law

1. The proposed removal of Shell of California's Pipeline #369, Line Segment #370, and related facilities from public utility service is not adverse to the public interest.

2. With implementation of State Fire Marshall requirements, removal of Pipeline #369 and Line Segment #370 from service and abandonment in place will not have a significant effect on the environment consistent with CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b) (3) and no CEQA review is required by this Commission.

3. This is a ratesetting proceeding and no hearing is necessary.

4. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed transfer will not have any adverse impact on the environment.

5. This application should be approved and become effective immediately because it is not adverse to the public interest.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. Shell California Pipeline Company LLC (Shell of California) is authorized pursuant to Section 851 of the Public Utilities Code to remove its Bakersfield 14" Pipeline (pipeline #369), including an 18" segment (Line Segment #370) and six  associated pump stations from public utility service and to cancel its Tariff No. S-8 to reflect removal of the pipeline and associated facilities from public utility service, as set forth in its application.

2. Physical activity to remove the pipeline identified in Ordering Paragraph 1 from public utility service and abandonment of the pipeline in place shall not begin until California State Fire Marshal approval has been granted.

3. Shell of California shall notify the Director of the Commission's Energy Division in writing of the closure of Pipeline #369 and Line Segment #370, as authorized herein, within 10 days of the date that closure is completed.

4. Shell of California shall make all books and records available for review and inspection upon Commission staff request.

5. The application is granted as set forth above and the authority granted shall expire if not exercised within one year of the effective date of this order.

6. Application 05-05-017 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated June 30, 2005, at San Francisco, California.

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