20240725Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36275.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 25,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-24-09
POWER'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL )
OF THE 2024 IDAHO WILDFIRE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
MITIGATION PLAN )
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36275
On June 7, 2024, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp ("Company"),
applied for approval of its 2024-26 Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Plan("2024 WMP").1 The Company
requests processing of this matter via modified procedure.
With this Order the Commission issues notice of the Company's Application and
establishes public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that its service territory
in Idaho covers areas at risk of wildfires—which have been increasing in frequency, severity, and
cost across the Western United States.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the 2024 WMP
describes its efforts to mitigate the risk of wildfires and "describes the investments to construct,
maintain, and operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that will minimize" this risk.
Application at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the 2024 WMP
includes a baseline risk analysis and descriptions of inspection procedures,vegetation management
practices, system hardening efforts,public safety power shutoff protocols,cost forecasts,and other
technical information relevant to the Company's wildfire risk mitigation efforts.
1 The Company initially filed the 2024 WMP on April 14, 2024, without seeking Commission approval as required
by Order No. 36045. After subsequent discussions between counsel for the Company and counsel for Commission
Staff,the Company applied for approval of the 2024 WMP.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, 2024 WMP, and its
Appendices are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's
office. These documents are also available on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov.
Click on the "ELECTRIC" icon, select"Open Cases,"then click on the case number as shown on
the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. The Commission
notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for
obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until September 12, 2024, to file written comments. Comments must be
filed through the Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To
comment electronically,please access the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the
"Case Comment Form" and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of
this document.
To file by e-mail,persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and
all parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must
provide their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons
submitting a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case
constitutes a public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such
person is available for public and media inspection.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission
and the Parties at the addresses below. Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their
name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a
comment by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public
record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is available
for public and media inspection.
For the Idaho PUC: For Rocky Mountain Power:
Commission Secretary Mark Alder
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Power
P.O. Box 83720 1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov mark.alderkpacificorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail: Joe Dallas
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Portland, OR 97232
Building 8, Suite 201-A joseph.dallasg]2acificorp.com
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
September 26, 2024.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its order
without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by
September 12, 2024. The Company must file any reply comments by September 26, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April
21, 2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary.See Rule 14.02. Service between
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parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 25th day
of July 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
J N R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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EDWARD LODGE, C,OM SSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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