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Board approves 30-year franchise for Southern California Gas with annual check-ins and added insurance
Summary
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance granting Southern California Gas Company a countywide pipeline franchise in a 30‑year (15+15) term, retaining a 2% gross‑receipts fee and adding annual coordination, updated insurance requirements and limited critical‑infrastructure data sharing.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Jan. 13 granting Southern California Gas Company a countywide franchise to place and operate gas pipelines in county right‑of‑way.
The board adopted the 30‑year agreement split into two 15‑year terms, a structure staff said is intended to enable midpoint reviews and ongoing coordination between the county and the utility. James Importante of the CEO’s office summarized the changes as “less about…a brand new agreement, and more of a…
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