20260616Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_37069.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 16,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NOS. IPC-E-26-09
COMPANY AND PACIFICORP D/B/A ) PAC-E-26-06
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER'S )
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES OF ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ) PROCEDURE
FOR SEGMENT E-8 OF THE GATEWAY )
WEST 500-KV TRANSMISSION LINE ) ORDER NO. 37069
On April 3, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power") and PacifiCorp d/b/a Rocky
Mountain Power("Rocky Mountain") (collectively the "Companies") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity("CPCN")for each company permitting the commencement of construction for Segment
E-8 of the Gateway West 500-kilovolt line ("kV") ("Segment E-8"), which will provide an
additional 2,000 megawatts in transmission capacity, no later than October 31, 2026
("Application"). Application at 2.
On April 20, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline, setting a deadline for interested parties to file a petition to intervene. Order
No. 37010. The Commission granted intervention to Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.
and Micron Technology, Inc. Order Nos. 37008 and 37045.
With this Order we set public comment and Company reply 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 August 21, 2026. Comments must be filed through the
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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.
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 Companies:
Commission:
Idaho Power
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lisa C. Lance
P.O. Box 83720 Tim Tatum
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Connie Aschenbrenner
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
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Rocky Mountain
Joe Dallas
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
j o seph.dallas&]2acificorp.com
Jana Saba
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City,UT 84116
j ana.sabakpacificorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Companies must file any reply comments by
September 11, 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by August 21, 2026. The
Companies must file any reply comments by September 11, 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16th day of
June 2026.
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EDWARD LODGE, PR_ IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
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