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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260710Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37096.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date July 10,2026 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-17 COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR AN ) ORDER APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION CERTAIN ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ) TRANSMISSION LINE LAND ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37096 On May 29, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval to convey approximately 0.659 acres of land located in Ada County ("Land") to ASIG 665 W Amity RD LLC ("Buyer") for$100,470, while retaining an easement over the Land("Application"). Application at 1-2. The Commission now issues this Notice of Application, Notice of Modified Procedure, and Notice of Telephonic Customer Hearing setting a schedule for written comment and reply deadlines, and a public telephonic customer hearing. NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company explained that the Buyer currently leases the Land from the Company to use as a parking area for the Buyer's adjacent property and that the Buyer communicated an interest in purchasing the Land. Id. at 2. The Company represented that the Buyer has the means and capability of operating and maintaining the Land in the public service. Id. at 3. The Company also stated that the proposed transaction would not increase rates for supplying service.Id. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represented that under the proposed sale, the Company would transfer the Land to the Buyer but would reserve a powerline easement over the Land ("Easement"). Id. at 2. The Company stated that if approved, the proposed transaction would release the Company from the responsibility of owning and maintaining the Land but would still allow the Company to use the Land for its intended purpose under the NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37096 1 Easement.Id. The Company explained that the current lease agreement between the Company and the Buyer would terminate at the closing of the proposed sale. Id. The Company represented the proposed transaction would be in the public interest. Id. at 3. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement are 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," and 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 that 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 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 interested in filing written comments, must do so by August 3, 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 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 NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37096 2 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 Donovan E. Walker Idaho Public Utilities Commission Connie Aschenbrenner P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company Boise, ID 83702-0074 1221 West Idaho Street (83702) secretarykpuc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707 dwalker(k idahopower.com caschenbrennerkidahopower.com dockets kidahopower.com YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by August 10, 2026. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments, testimony, or protests are received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its final order. NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public telephonic customer hearing in this matter on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (MDT), and ending at 11:30 a.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The purpose of the telephonic customer hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers of the Company. To participate, interested persons can call 1-208-985-2810 shortly before the designated time, and enter the meeting number 433 809 590# when prompted. Those planning to testify are encouraged to start calling in to the hearing at about 10:50 a.m. (MDT) on August 4, 2026. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37096 3 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance to participate in or to understand testimony at a public hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at: IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, ID 83702-0074 (208) 334-0338 (Telephone) (208) 334-3762 (Fax) secretary(ibpuc.idaho. og_v ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by August 3, 2026. The Company must file any reply comments by August 10, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a public telephonic customer hearing on Tuesday,August 4,2026,beginning at 11:00 a.m. (MDT), and ending at 11:30 a.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. 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. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37096 4 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 10th day of July 2026. G EDWARD LODGE, PR IDENT lr�'- �ft� J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: di a anchez Commission Secretary IAL.egaI ELECTRIC\IPC-E-26-17_Amity\orders\ntc_app_mod_ch_kr.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37096 5