Advice Letter 3427-E Subject: Submits Notice Of .

STATE OF CALIFORNIAARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, GovernorPUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION505 VAN NESS AVENUESAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-3298April 9, 2009Advice Letter 3427-EBrian K. CherryVice President, Regulatory RelationsPacific Gas and Electric Company77 Beale Street, Mail Code B10CP.O. Box 770000San Francisco, CA 94177Subject: Submits Notice of Construction, Pursuant to G.O. 131-D,for the Construction of Caribou #2 60kV Power LineRelocation, County of PlumasDear Mr. Cherry:Advice Letter 3427-E is effective April 3, 2009.Sincerely,Julie A. Fitch, DirectorEnergy Division

Brian K. CherryVice PresidentRegulatory RelationsPacific Gas and Electric Company77 Beale St., Mail Code B10CP.O. Box 770000San Francisco, CA 94177Fax: 415.973.7226March 4, 2009Advice 3427-E(Pacific Gas and Electric Company ID U39 E)Public Utilities Commission of the State of CaliforniaSubject:Submits Notice of Construction, Pursuant to General Order131-D, for the Construction of Caribou #2 60kV Power LineRelocation, County of PlumasPacific Gas and Electric Company (the Company) hereby submits noticepursuant to General Order (G.O.) 131-D, Section XI, Subsection B.4, of theconstruction of facilities that are exempt from a Permit to Construct.PurposeThis advice letter provides a copy of the Notice of Proposed Construction(Attachment I) and the Notice Distribution List, which comply with the noticingrequirements found in G.O. 131-D, Section XI.BackgroundIn order to accommodate a CalTrans highway bridge replacement project(Plumas 70 Spanish Creek Bridge Project) in Plumas County, Pacific Gas andElectric Company must relocate approximately 1450 feet of the existing Caribou#2 60kV Power Line (minor relocation of existing facilities); a distribution voltageline located on the same poles will also be relocated. The project is locatedapproximately 5.25 miles northwest of Quincy along the west side of Highway 70,entirely within Plumas National Forest. Eight wood poles will be removed andreplaced with five new poles, approximately 15 feet taller, relocated across thehighway to allow for the new bridge construction. One of the five new poles willbe light-duty steel to support a new automated switch, and the others will bewood. The height increases are required to provide necessary line spacingabove the ground and vegetation, and to keep required separation to secondarycircuit on the line. The wires on this segment of power line will also be replacedbecause the existing conductor (copper wire) is not up to current utility standards.

Advice No. 3427-E-2-March 4, 2009Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2009, or as soon as possiblethereafter, with work expected to be completed by September 2009, or as soonas possible after project initiation.CPUC General Order 131-D, Section III, Subsection B.1.c, exempts projectsmeeting specific conditions from the CPUC’s requirement to file an applicationrequesting authority to construct. The Company believes this project qualifies forthe following exemption(s):c. the minor relocation of existing power line facilities up to 2000 feet in length,or the inter-setting of additional support structures between existing supportstructures.This filing will not increase any rate or charge, cause the withdrawal of service, orconflict with any other rate schedule or rule.ProtestsAnyone wishing to protest this filing may do so by filing a protest with the CPUCand the Company by March 24, 2009, which is 20 days after the date of thisfiling. Protests should be mailed to the following address:CPUC Energy DivisionTariff Files, Room 4005DMS Branch505 Van Ness AvenueSan Francisco, California 94102Facsimile: (415) 703-2200E-Mail: jnj@cpuc.ca.gov and mas@cpuc.ca.govCopies of protests also should be mailed to the attention of the Director, EnergyDivision, Room 4004, at the address shown above.The protest also should be sent via U.S. mail (and by facsimile and electronically,if possible) to PG&E at the address shown below on the same date it is mailed ordelivered to the Commission:David T. Kraska,Attorney, Law DepartmentPacific Gas and Electric CompanyP.O. Box 7442San Francisco, California 94120Facsimile: (415) 973-0516

Advice No. 3427-E-3-March 4, 2009Brian CherryVice President, Regulatory RelationsPacific Gas and Electric CompanyP.O. Box 770000, Mail Code B10CSan Francisco, California 94177Facsimile: (415) 973-7226E-Mail: PGETariffs@pge.comPersons or groups may protest the proposed construction if they believe that theCompany has incorrectly applied for an exemption or that the conditions set outin Section III.B.2 of G.O. 131-D exist.Effective DateThe Company requests that this advice filing become effective on April 3, 2009,which is 30 days after the date of filing. (In accordance with G.O. 131-D,construction will not begin until 45 days after notice is first published.)NoticeIn accordance with G.O. 96-B, Section IV, a copy of this advice letter is beingsent electronically and via U.S. mail to parties shown on the attached list,including the parties listed in G.O. 131-D, Section XI, Paragraphs B.1 and B.2.These parties are identified in the “Notice Distribution List” included inAttachment I. Address change requests should be directed to Rose de la Torreat (415) 973-4716. Advice letter filings can also be accessed electronically athttp://www.pge.com/tariffs.Vice President, Regulatory RelationsAttachmentscc: Parties Listed in G.O. 131-D, Paragraphs B.1 and B.2

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONADVICE LETTER FILING SUMMARYENERGY UTILITYMUST BE COMPLETED BY UTILITY (Attach additional pages as needed)Company name/CPUC Utility No. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (ID U39 M)Utility type:; ELCPLCContact Person: Linda Tom-Martinez; GASPhone #: (415) 973-4612HEATWATERE-mail: lmt1@pge.comEXPLANATION OF UTILITY TYPEELC ElectricPLC PipelineGAS GasHEAT Heat(Date Filed/ Received Stamp by CPUC)WATER WaterAdvice Letter (AL) #: 3427-ETier: N/ASubject of AL: Caribou #2 60kV Power Line Relocation Project (County of Plumas)Keywords (choose from CPUC listing): Power LinesAL filing type:MonthlyQuarterlyAnnual ; One-TimeOtherIf AL filed in compliance with a Commission order, indicate relevant Decision/Resolution #:Does AL replace a withdrawn or rejected AL? If so, identify the prior AL: NoSummarize differences between the AL and the prior withdrawn or rejected AL1:Is AL requesting confidential treatment? If so, what information is the utility seeking confidential treatment for:Confidential information will be made available to those who have executed a nondisclosure agreement:YesNoName(s) and contact information of the person(s) who will provide the nondisclosure agreement and access to the confidentialinformation:Resolution Required?Yes ; NoRequested effective date: April 3, 2009No. of tariff sheets: N/AEstimated system annual revenue effect (%): N/AEstimated system average rate effect (%): N/AWhen rates are affected by AL, include attachment in AL showing average rate effects on customer classes (residential, smallcommercial, large C/I, agricultural, lighting).Tariff schedules affected: N/AService affected and changes proposed1: N/APending advice letters that revise the same tariff sheets: N/AProtests, dispositions, and all other correspondence regarding this AL are due no later than 20 days after the date of this filing, unlessotherwise authorized by the Commission, and shall be sent to:CPUC, Energy DivisionTariff Files, Room 4005DMS Branch505 Van Ness Ave.,San Francisco, CA 94102jnj@cpuc.ca.gov and mas@cpuc.ca.govPacific Gas and Electric CompanyAttn: Brian K. CherryVice President, Regulatory Relations77 Beale Street, Mail Code B10CP.O. Box 770000San Francisco, CA 94177E-mail: PGETariffs@pge.com

Attachment INOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTIONPROJECT NAME: CARIBOU #2 60kV POWER LINE RELOCATION PROJECT, COUNTY OF PLUMASADVICE LETTER NUMBER: 3427-EProposed Project: In order to accommodate a CalTrans highway bridge replacement project (Plumas 70 Spanish Creek Bridge Project) inPlumas County, Pacific Gas and Electric Company must relocate approximately 1450 feet of the existing Caribou #2 60kV power line (minorrelocation of existing facilities); a distribution voltage line located on the same poles will also be relocated. The project is located approximately5.25 miles northwest of Quincy along the west side of Highway 70, entirely within Plumas National Forest. Eight wood poles will be removedand replaced with five new poles, approximately 15 feet taller, relocated across the highway to allow for the new bridge construction. One ofthe five new poles will be light-duty steel to support a new automated switch, and the others will be wood. The height increases are required toprovide necessary line spacing above the ground and vegetation, and to keep required separation to secondary circuit on the line. The wires onthis segment of power line will also be replaced because the existing conductor (copper wire) is not up to current utility standards. Constructionis scheduled to begin in April 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter, with work expected to be completed by September 2009, or as soon aspossible after project initiation.Exemption from CPUC Permit Requirement: CPUC General Order 131-D, Section III.B.1 exempts projects meeting specific conditions fromthe CPUC’s requirement to file an application requesting authority to construct. Pacific Gas and Electric Company believes this projectqualifies for the following exemption:c.The minor relocation of existing power line facilities up to 2000 feet in length, or the inter-setting of additional support structures betweenexisting support structures.Public Review Process: Persons or groups may protest the proposed construction if they believe that Pacific Gas and Electric Company hasincorrectly applied for an exemption or that the conditions set out in Section III.B.2 of General Order 131-D exist;a.b.c.There is reasonable possibility that the activity may have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern wheredesignated, precisely mapped and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies; orThe cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time, is significant; orThere is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.Protests should include the following:1.2.3.4.Your name, mailing address and daytime telephone number.Reference to the CPUC Advice Letter Number and Project Name.A clear description of the reason for the protest.Whether you believe that evidentiary hearings are necessary to resolve factual disputes.Protests for this project must be filed by March 24, 2009 at the following address:CPUC Energy DivisionAttn: Tariff Unit, 4th FloorCalifornia Public Utilities Commission505 Van Ness AvenueSan Francisco, California 94102With a copy mailed to:David Kraska, Law DepartmentPacific Gas and Electric CompanyP.O. Box 7442San Francisco, California 94120Pacific Gas and Electric Company must respond within five business days of receipt and serve copies of its response on each protestant andthe Energy Division. Within 30 days after Pacific Gas and Electric Company has submitted its response, the Executive Director of the CPUCwill send you a copy of an Executive Resolution granting or denying the request and stating the reasons for the decision.Assistance in Filing a Protest: For assistance in filing a protest, contact the CPUC Public Advisor in San Francisco at (415) 703-2074 or 1866-849-8390 (toll-free) or TTY (415) 703-5258 or public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov.Additional Project Information: To obtain further information on the proposed project, please call Pacific Gas and Electric Company’sProject Information Line at (415) 973-5530.