20260814Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_37134.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 14,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-26-04
POWER'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL )
OF THE SALE OF ITS WASHINGTON ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
SERVICE AREA AND FOR AN ) PROCEDURE
ACCOUNTING ORDER )
ORDER NO. 37134
On April 6, 2026, PacifiCorp, d/b/a Rocky Mountain Power ("Company") applied to the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting (1) Commission approval of the
sale of the Company's Washington service area and certain Washington-based assets and (2)
Commission approval of an accounting order that would authorize the recording of a regulatory
liability for Idaho-allocated goodwill value from the sale.
On April 30, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 37016. The Commission granted intervention to Ruveon LLC,
an affiliate of Bayer Corporation ("Bayer"), and the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.
("IIPA"). Order Nos. 37043 and 37058.
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 January 7, 2027. 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.
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 Jana Saba
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Director, Regulatory Affairs
P.O. Box 83720 1407 West North Temple, Suite 310
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Salt Lake City,UT 84116
secretM(d),puc.idaho.gov Telephone: [phone]
j ana.saba&pacificorp.com
Adam Lowney
McDowell Rackner Gibson PC
419 SW 1 Ith Ave, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205
Telephone: [phone]
adamgmrg-law.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
January 28, 2027.
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
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by January 7, 2027. The Company
must file any reply comments by January 28, 2027.
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. 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 14th day of
August 2026.
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