20250401Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36528.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 1,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. PAC-E-25-01
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE DECOMMISSION AND ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SALE OF THE PARIS HYDROELECTRIC )
PROJECT GENERATING FACILITIES ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36528
On February 6, 2025, PacifiCorp, d/b/a Rocky Mountain Power ("Company") applied to
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving the
decommissioning of the Paris Hydroelectric Project generating facilities ("Paris Project") and
determining that the decommissioning and property disposition is in the public interest.
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the Paris Project is a
715-kilowatt ("kW") hydroelectric project located in Bear Lake County, Idaho. Application at 3.
The Company states that it will decommission the Paris Project and will offer the Company-owned
land for sale. Id. at 6-7. The Company represents that it will decommission the Paris Project in
exchange for a 15 cubic feet per second ("cfs") reduction in the Grace Development's bypassed
reach, which will result in increased water available for generation at the Grace Development. Id.
at 7.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the decommissioning activities for the Paris
Project include: 1)removing the concrete forebay inlet structure and the slide gate; 2) grading the
earthen forebay embankments to resemble natural landforms; 3) removing the concrete outlet
structure, gates, and trash racks; 4)removing the steel penstock and support piers; 5)removing the
concrete elements of the spillway and flume; 6) decommissioning the power house by removing
and disposing of its contents and disconnecting the power house from the Company's distribution
system to leave the structure secure and empty on-site; 7) removing the discharge pipe sections
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across the road from the power house; 8) removing the concrete tailrace basin and slide gates; 9)
leaving the Paris Relief Flume (an iron pipe and trestle structure) in-place; and 10) demolishing
the employee house and disposing of the material off-site.Id. The Company states that all disturbed
areas will be graded and seeded after decommissioning activities have been completed.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the total cost of
decommissioning the Paris Project is approximately $1.6 million. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that at the conclusion of
decommissioning the Company will sell approximately 31.7 acres of land; an empty stone
powerhouse; a domestic well; and a garage. Id. at 9. The Company also states that a request for
proposal process will be used to solicit bids to salvage the generation equipment,and an additional
4.3 acres will be donated to a public entity for public access to Paris Creek as part of the Paris
Creek Restoration Agreement.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documents are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The
Application is also available on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
"ELECTRIC" icon, select "Open Cases," and 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, and 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 that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, 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 the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
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comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by May 8, 2025. 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 http://www.puc.idaho. ov/. 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.
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 Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Mark Alder
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Joe Dallas
P.O. Box 83720 1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City, UT 84116
secretgagpuc.idaho. og_v Mark.alderk]2acificorp.com
Joseph.dallas(Ea,pacificorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail: datarequestgpacificorp.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
May 22, 2025.
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 final
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.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure
contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without the need for a public
hearing. However, the Commission finds good cause to schedule a telephonic public hearing in
this case pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-328.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public telephonic
customer hearing in this matter on May 13,2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Daylight Time). The
purpose of the customer hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers
of the Company. To participate, interested persons can call 1-415-655-0001 shortly before the
designated time, and enter the meeting number 2870 212 9984 when prompted. Those planning to
testify are encouraged to start calling in to the hearing at about 10:45 a.m. (Mountain Daylight
Time) on May 13, 2025.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language
interpreter or other assistance to participate in or to understand testimony at a public hearing may
ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The
request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by contacting
the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
secretgagpuc.Idaho.gov
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by May 8,2025. The Company must file
any reply comments by May 22, 2025.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a public telephonic
customer hearing in this matter on May 13,2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Daylight Time), to take
testimony from members of the public and customers of the Company.
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
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 1st day of
April 2025.
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