20260204Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36927.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 4,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA ) CASE NO. AVU-E-25-15
CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE 2026 WILDFIRE ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
MITIGATION PLAN ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36927
On December 9, 2025, Avista Corporation ("Company") applied ("Application") to the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving its 2026
Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
On January 6, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 36901. The Commission granted intervention to PotlatchDeltic
Forest Holdings, Inc. Order No. 36888.
We now issue this Notice of Modified Procedure establishing written comment deadlines.
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
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 16, 2026. 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.pue.idaho.aov/. Click the
"Case Comment Form" and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of
this document.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 Anni Glogovac
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Counsel for Regulatory Affairs
P.O. Box 83720 Avista Corporation
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 3727
secretary(apuc.idaho.gov 1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC 33
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
anni.glo og vac(a),avistacorp.com
Elizabeth Andrews
Senior Manager of Revenue Requirements
Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 3727
1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC 27
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
liz.andrews(d),avi stacorp.com
AvistaDocketskavistacorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
April 30, 2026.
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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36927 2

ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by April 16, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by April 30, 2026.
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 41h day of
February 2026.
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R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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