ALJ/DOT/avs DRAFT CA-4

6/28/2001

Decision DRAFT DECISION OF ALJ DUDA (Mailed May 18, 2001)

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of Agreement with OnFiber Carrier Services, Inc. Allowing Access to Electric Distribution Facilities for the Installation and Maintenance of Telecommunication Equipment.

Application 00-11-041 (Filed November 15, 2000)

OPINION

I. Summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and OnFiber Carrier Services, Inc. (OnFiber) (collectively "Applicants") seek Commission approval under Public Utilities Code Section 851¹ of a Master Pole and Underground Facilities License and Lease Agreement ("Master Agreement") between PG&E and OnFiber. The Master Agreement sets forth a framework for leasing an unspecified number of PG&E's distribution poles and underground facilities to OnFiber so that it may attach its communication equipment. The application is granted.