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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250401Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36527.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-25-03 FOR APPROVAL OF THE ASSET ) TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER AND THE ) CITY OF IDAHO FALLS—BROADWAY ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED STREET ) PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36527 On February 11, 2025, Rocky Mountain Power ("Company"), a division of PacifiCorp, applied for approval of an Asset Transfer Agreement ("Agreement") between the Company and the City of Idaho Falls ("City") for the City to purchase certain electric facilities currently owned and used by the Company to supply electric service to one customer. NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the customer has requested that their electric service be transferred from the Company to the City, and the customer has been notified by the Company that it has entered into the Agreement to transfer service. Application at 3. The Company and the City have agreed to transfer the electric service, and the City has agreed to purchase the facilities described in the 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 APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36527 1 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 comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by April 17, 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.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. 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. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36527 2 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.gov Mark.alderg]2acificor2.com Joseph.dallas kpacificorp.corn datarequestg]2acific orp.com Street Address for Express Mail: For the City 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Idaho Falls City Power Building 8, Suite 201-A Bear Prairie Boise, ID 83714 140 South Capital Avenue Box 50220 Idaho Falls, ID 83405 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by April 24, 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. NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING 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 April 23,2025, 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 2863 9671037 when prompted. Those planning to NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36527 3 testify are encouraged to start calling in to the hearing at about 10:45 a.m. (Mountain Daylight Time) on April 23, 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 (208) 334-0338 (Telephone) (208) 334-3762 (FAX) secreta (kpuc.Idaho.gov ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by April 17, 2025. The Company must file any reply comments by April 24, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a public telephonic customer hearing in this matter on April 23,2025, 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. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36527 4 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this I"day of April 2025. G EDWARD LODGE, PRFADENT J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER 1 DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: /�.. a BAL0"J. S Commission Secre ;:�T I:\Legal\ELECTRIC\PAC-E-25-03\orders\PACE2503_Ntc_App_Mod_TH_cb.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36527 5