20050901notice of application order no 29861.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 1 , 2005
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF A VISTA CORPORATION FOR AN
ORDER APPROVING RECOVERY OF
DEFERRED POWER COSTS NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CASE NO. A VU-O5-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29861
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 11 2005, Avista Corporation filed
an Application for a Commission Order approving recovery of power costs deferred through
June 30, 2005. Avista explains in its Application that, pursuant to Commission Order No. 29605
entered in Case No. A VU-04-, its Application serves as the PCA Status Report for 12 months
ended June 30, 2005. The deferral balance was $26.1 million at June 30, 2004, but the deferral
balance was reduced to $5.9 million as of June 30, 2005. The existing PCA surcharge produces
annual revenues of approximately $4 268 000. The Company requested the Commission process
its Application by Modified Procedure.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the PCA surcharge for Avista currently is
2.448%, and was approved by the Commission in Order No. 29752, effective April 15, 2005.
The Company proposes that the existing surcharge remain in place and that the surcharge rates
be reviewed again when the PCA Status Report is filed next year covering the July 2005 through
June 2006 period. A vista also suggests in its Application that its annual PCA Status Report be
filed on or before August 15 each year, rather than by a variable schedule as occurred in recent
years.
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 IDAP A 31.01.01.201 through .204. The Commission notes that Modified
Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input
and participation.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29861
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 from 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
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Kelly O. Norwood, Vice President
Idaho Public Utilities Commission State and Federal RegulationPO Box 83720 A vista Corporation
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, W A 99220
Mail: kelly.norwood(fYavistacorp.comStreet Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
David J. Meyer
Vice President and Chief Counsel of
Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, W A 99220
Mail: dmeyer(fYavistacorp.com
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.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail addresses 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 together with supporting
workpapers, testimonies and exhibits, have been filed with the Commission and are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29861
testimonies (excluding exhibits) are also available on the Commission Website at
www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" icon and then "Electric Cases.
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 ~ 61-503. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Avista Corporation s request for an Order approving
recovery of deferred power costs be processed by Modified Procedure, ID AP A 31. 01. 01.201-
204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so no later than
21 days from the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this .3
day of August 2005.
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ARSHA SMITH, COMMISSIONER
Out of the Office 0,0 this Date
DENNIS S. HANSEN, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Je D. Jewell
mission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29861