20250731Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36695.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 31,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. C10-E-25-01
OF NORTHERN LIGHTS,INC.AND THE )
CITY OF BONNERS FERRY FOR AN ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ORDER APPROVING A SERIVCE )
TERRITORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ) NOTICE OF
APPLICANTS ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36695
On June 13, 2025, Northern Lights, Inc., an Idaho non-profit corporation and electric
cooperative, and the City of Bonners Ferry, an Idaho municipal corporation (collectively,
"Applicants")jointly applied for approval of a service agreement under Idaho Code § 61-333. The
Applicants request processing of this matter via modified procedure.
With this Order the Commission issues notice of the Applicants' Application and
establishes public comment and Applicants' reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Applicants request that the Commission approve
an agreement that they represent they have followed since 1981, which established their service
territories to provide service stability to customers, eliminate duplicative services, and increase
safety("Service Agreement").
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Applicants seek approval of the Service
Agreement identified above because it predates the enactment of the Electric Supplier Stabilization
Act,Idaho Code §§ 61-333 —61-334B.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Applicants represent that, over time,they have
deviated from the service areas depicted in the original agreement.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Applicants represent that they intend to develop
an updated map depicting their current service territories.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Applicants anticipate the creation of the new
map taking up to two years, so they are requesting approval of the 1981 service territory map for
use until the updated map is completed.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is 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, and 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 August 21, 2025, 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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 Northern Lights,Inc.:
Commission Secretary Susan P. Weeks
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 1626 Lincoln Way
P.O. Box 83720 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83834
Boise, ID 83720-0074 [e-mail]
secretary(apuc.Idaho.gov
Street Address for Express Mail: For the City of Bonners Ferry:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Tyler R. Whitney
Building 8, Suite 201-A 1455 SW Broadway, Ste. 1500
Boise, ID 83714 Portland, OR 97201
twhitney(a),cablehuston.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Applicants 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 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 21,2025. The Applicants
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
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 31 st day of
July.
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EDWARD LODGE, P SIDENT
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R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAMN HARAE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
M 1ca Ba 'os-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
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