IN THE MATTER OF
the Utilities Commission Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 473
and
An Application by Terasen Gas Inc.
for Approval of an Extension to the Franchise Agreement
with the Corporation of the District of Peachland
BEFORE: L.F. Kelsey, Commissioner
D.A. Cote, Commissioner November 18, 2010
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
WHEREAS:
A. On November 10, 2010, Terasen Gas Inc. (Terasen Gas) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for approval of an extension of the Franchise Agreement with the Corporation of the District of Peachland (Municipality) and Terasen Gas (Application);
B. The Franchise Agreement expired October 8, 2010;
C. Terasen Gas and the Municipality have entered into an Amending Agreement which extends the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement to December 31, 2010;
D. The Commission has reviewed the Application and considers that approval is warranted.
NOW THEREFORE the Commission, pursuant to section 45 of the Utilities Commission Act, approves the Amending Agreement as filed.
DATED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this 18th of November 2010.
BY ORDER
Commissioner