LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today released the following statement in response to this morning's announcement of a Senate Legislative Bill Package on Aliso Canyon:

The initiative announced today by Sen. Pavley and other legislators represents the start of a legislative process. SoCalGas appreciates the legislators' interest in the topic and looks forward to participating in the public discussion.  As we have since this incident began, SoCalGas stands willing and ready to cooperate with the Governor's office, all state and local officials, and regulatory agencies.

About SoCalGas
Southern California Gas Co. has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 140 years. It is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing service to 21.4 million consumers connected through 5.9 million meters in more than 500 communities. The company's service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. Southern California Gas Co. is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.

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SOURCE Southern California Gas Company