ALJ/MFG/jva Mailed 7/01/2005

Decision 05-06-058 June 30, 2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of Shell California Pipeline Company LLC for Expedited, Ex Parte Authorization to Remove the Bakersfield 14" Pipeline from Public Utility Service and to Cancel the Associated Tariff.

Application 05-05-017 (Filed May 20, 2005)

OPINION GRANTING REMOVAL OF A PIPELINE

FROM PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE

1. Summary

This decision authorizes Shell California Pipeline Company LLC (Shell of California) to remove from public utility service Pipeline #369 and Line Segment #370, its Bakersfield 14" Pipeline, and 18" Caliola to Coalinga pipeline segment, and six associated pump stations, as detailed in its application. Shell of California is also authorized to cancel its local tariff Cal. P.U.C. No. S-8 to reflect removal of the pipeline, line segment, and associated facilities from public utility service.