20250724Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36686.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 24,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF COMMISSION ) CASE NO. GNR-E-25-02
STAFF'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL )
OF A FILING PROCESS FOR WILDFIRE ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
MITIGATION PLANS ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36686
On June 18, 2025, Idaho Public Utilities Commission Staff("Staff') applied to establish a
filing process for Wildfire Mitigation Plans ("WMPs)" submitted under the Wildfire Standard of
Care Act("WSCA"). Staff requested the matter be processed by Modified Procedure, and that the
Commission issue an order adopting a WMP filing process no later than September 5, 2025.
On June 30, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline, establishing a deadline for interested parties to petition to intervene. Order
No. 36660. As of July 16, 2025, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Rocky Mountain Power,
a division of PacifiCorp have been granted intervention.
During the Commission's July 22, 2025, Decision Meeting, Staff presented a decision
memorandum, recommending that the Commission issue a Notice of Modified Procedure setting
a deadline for public comments and a Staff reply deadline.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Modified Procedure establishing deadlines for
interested parties to comment on the Application and for Staff to reply.
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 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 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 August 7, 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.
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:
Commission Secretary Adam Triplett
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720 P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Boise, ID 83720-0074
secretary&puc.idaho.gov adam.triplett(kpuc.idaho._go
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff must file any reply comments by August
21, 2025.
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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 Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by August 7, 2025. Staff must file
any reply comments by August 21, 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 24t'day of
July 2025. /
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EDWARD LODGE, PR A IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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