20090616order_no_30836.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 16 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FILED
BY A VISTA CORPORATION FOR AN
ORDER DETERMINING THE OWNERSHIP
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES
(RECS) ASSOCIATED WITH A (PURPA)
QUALIFYING FACILITY UPON PURCHASEBY A UTILITY OF THE ENERGY
PRODUCED BY A QUALIFYING FACILITY
CASE NO. A VU-09-
ORDER NO. 30836
On June 4, 2009, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities caused to be filed with the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) a Motion for the Limited Admission of
Michael G. Andrea, Esq. in Case No. A VU-09-04 (reference Idaho Bar Commission Rule 222;
IPUC Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.05). The local Idaho counsel filing the Motion is Joseph N.
Pirtle, Elam & Burke, P., 251 East Front Street, Suite 300, PO Box 1539, Boise, Idaho 83701.
Michael G. Andrea certifies that he is an active member in good standing with the
Bar of the State of Utah and that he maintains a regular practice of law at A vista Corporation
1411 East Mission Avenue, MSC-, Spokane, Washington 99202. Mr. Andrea further certifies
that he is not a resident of the State of Idaho or licensed to practice in Idaho and that he has not
previously sought admission under IBCR 222.
Both Mr. Andrea and local counsel, Joseph N. Pirtle, certify that a copy of the
Motion, accompanied by a $200 fee, has been provided to the Idaho State Bar.
Mr. Pirtle acknowledges that as local counsel, his attendance shall be required at all
proceedings before the Commission in which Mr. Andrea appears, unless specifically excused by
the Commission. In this regard, Mr. Pirtle respectfully requests that the Commission excuse him
from having to appear during Commission proceedings in Case No. A VU-09-04.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has reviewed and considered the Motion for Limited Admission
filed in Case No. A VU-09-04 and the related practice rules and Rules of Procedure, i., Idaho
Bar Commission Rule 222 (Limited Admission - Pro Hac Vice) and Commission Rules of
Procedure 19 and 43., IDAPA 31.01.01.019 and .043.05.
ORDER NO. 30836
Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr. Pirtle and Mr.
Andrea, we find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of
limited admission of Mr. Andrea as legal counsel for Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities in
Case No. A VU-09-04. We further find it reasonable to excuse the appearance of Mr. Pirtle
during Commission proceedings in Case No. A VU-09-04.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in Case No. A VU-09-04 and the Motion for
Limited Admission filed by Joseph N. Pirtle, local counsel, and Michael G. Andrea, applying
counsel, pursuant to Idaho Code, Title 61 , and the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
In consideration of the foregoing and as more particularly described above, IT IS
HEREBY ORDERED and Michael G. Andrea is hereby granted limited admission in Case No.
A VU-09-04 as legal counsel for the petitioner, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of Joseph N. Pirtle is excused from
having to appear during Commission proceedings in Case No. A VU-09-04.
ORDER NO. 30836
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this Iff tt.
day of Jlij1e 2009.
D. KEMPTON, PRE ENT
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
MACK A. REDFORD, COMMISSIONER
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D. Jewell
mission Secretary
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