20030623Notice of Application Order No 29268.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 23, 2003
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
VISTA CORPORATION DBA A VISTA
UTILITIES FOR AN ORDER APPROVING
CONTRACT WITH KOOTENAI ELECTRIC
COOPERATIVE, INc. TO ALLOCATE
SERVICE TERRITORIES, A CONSUMER, AND )FUTURE CONSUMERS.
CASE NO. A VU-O3-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29268
On June 5, 2003 , Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities filed an Application seeking
the Commission s approval of a contract between A vista and Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc.
In the contract A vista and Kootenai agree to exchange a current customer and to allocate service
territories and future consumers. The Agreement was executed on June 2 2003, pursuant to the
provisions of the Electric Supplier Stabilization Act (ESSA) and specifically Idaho Code 9 61-
333(1 ).
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The parties propose to exchange one current customer and realign service areas for
two subdivisions. More specifically, Avista will allow Kootenai to serve Roy Armstrong. Mr.
Armstrong is currently an A vsita customer and has pumping facilities located within the new
Fieldstone subdivision. Development of the Fieldstone subdivision requires Mr. Armstrong
existing service to be relocated underground. Kootenai supplies electric service to the Fieldstone
subdivision.
Kootenai's service territory includes the Grayling Estates subdivision (approximately
41 lots) being developed by Prairie Falls LLC. Kootenai agrees that this subdivision may be
transferred to and served by A vista. The Application asserts that it would be cost efficient for
the utilities to exchange the one existing customer and the service territory. The Agreement was
also endorsed by Mr. Armstrong and by Prairie Falls, the developer of the Grayling Estates
subdivision.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29268
Idaho Code 961-333(1) provides that electric suppliers may contract for the purpose
of "allocating territories, consumers, and future consumers. . . and designating which territories
and consumers are to be served by which contracting electric supplier.This section further
provides that the Commission may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, approve or reject the
customer exchange contract between electric cooperatives and public utilities. Id.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Idaho Code 961-333(1) requires the
Commission to review contracts between electric suppliers for the purpose of allocating
territories, consumers, or future consumers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through -.204.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Code 961-333(1) requires the
Commission to review Service Territory Agreements and amendments to such agreements
entered into by public utilities and electric cooperatives.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through -204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days fYom the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application may
be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29268
COMMISSION SECRETARY
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-0074
STREET ADDRESS FOR EXPRESS MAIL:
KELLY NORWOOD
, RATES & REGULATION
A VISTA CORPORATION
1411 E. MISSION AVENUE
PO BOX 3727
SPOKANE, W A 99220-3727
E-mail: kelly.norwood((y,avistacorp.com
472 W. WASHINGTON STREET
BOISE, ID 83702-5983
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.
Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.state.id.. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the fYont of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission s office. The Application is also available on the Commission s Website at
www.puc.state.id.under the "File Room" icon.
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 specifically
Idaho Code 99 61-332 and 61-333(1).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29268
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this matter should do
so within 21 days of the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ~3 ".4.
day of June 2003.
ATTEST:
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29268
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER