20250701Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36662.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 1,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF COMMISSION ) CASE NO. GNR-E-25-01
STAFF'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL )
OF AN OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR THE ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
ACQUISITION OF LARGE SUPPLY-SIDE ) PROCEDURE
ELECTRICAL RESOURCES )
ORDER NO. 36662
On March 31, 2025, Idaho Public Utilities Commission Staff("Staff") filed an application
("Application") with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting that the
Commission modify its Request for Proposal ("RFP") oversight process.Application at 1.
On April 16, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 36549. The Commission granted intervention to the Industrial
Customers of Idaho Power,Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition, Idaho Power
Company, Rocky Mountain Power, Avista Utilities, and Micron Technology, Inc. Order Nos.
36561, 36578, and 36649.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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 matter
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 July 24, 2025. Comments must be filed through the Commission's
website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please
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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.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For Staff:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Mike Louis
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Chris Burdin
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 83720
secretga(kpuc.idaho.gov Boise, Idaho 83702-0074
mike.louis(&,puc.idaho.gov
Street Address for Express Mail: chris.burdin&puc.idaho.gov
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all parties must file any response comments by
August 21, 2025.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff must file any reply comments by September
4, 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
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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 matter be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons
interested in filing written comments must do so by July 24, 2025. All parties must file any
response comments by August 21,2025. Staff must file any reply comments by September 4,2025.
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
July 2025.
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