use of existing assets and facilities. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that this Decision will not have a significant impact on the environment and, for this reason, qualifies for an exemption from CEQA. Consequently, there is no need for further environmental review. Categorization and Need for Hearing In Resolution ALJ 176 3365, dated October 22, 2015, the Commission preliminarily categorized this application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were necessary. No protests have been received. There is no apparent reason why the application should not be granted. Given these developments, a public hearing is not necessary. Comments on Proposed Decision This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(2) and California Public Utilities Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, Rule 14.6(c)(2), the otherwise applicable 30 day period for public review and comment is waived. Assignment of Proceeding Carla J. Peterman is the assigned Commissioner and Eric Wildgrube is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding. Findings of Fact Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of California providing natural gas service as a public utility in California.
use of existing assets and facilities. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that this Decision will not have a significant impact on the environment and, for this reason, qualifies for an exemption from CEQA. Consequently, there is no need for further environmental review. Categorization and Need for Hearing In Resolution ALJ 176 3365, dated October 22, 2015, the Commission preliminarily categorized this application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were necessary. No protests have been received. There is no apparent reason why the application should not be granted. Given these developments, a public hearing is not necessary. Comments on Proposed Decision This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 311(g)(2) and California Public Utilities Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, Rule 14.6(c)(2), the otherwise applicable 30 day period for public review and comment is waived. Assignment of Proceeding Carla J. Peterman is the assigned Commissioner and Eric Wildgrube is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding. Findings of Fact Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of California providing natural gas service as a public utility in California.
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