20181016notice_of_application_order_no_34172.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 16,2018
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE AGREEMENT )CASE NO.AVU-E-18-09FORPURCHASEANDSALEOFTHE)CHENEY AND FOUR LAKES TAP LINES )NOTICE OF APPLICATIONANDTHETRANSFEROFOWNERSHIP)AGREEMENT BETWEEN AVISTA AND )NOTICE OFBONNEVILLEPOWERADMINISTRATION)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
)HEARING
)ORDER NO.34172
On August 29,2018,Avista Corporation ("Company")filed an Application requesting
approval of an "Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of the Cheney and Four Lakes Tap Lines"
and a "Transfer of Ownership Agreement"(collectively"Agreements")between the Company and
Bonneville Power Administration ("BPA").The Company requests Commission approval of the
Agreements pursuant to Idaho Code §61-328.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that with this Application,the Company asks the
Commission to approve the Company's Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of the Cheney and
Four Lakes Tap Lines and the Transfer of Ownership Agreement between the Company and BPA.
YOU ARE FURTHERNOTIFIED that if approved,the Agreements would transfer
about 15 miles of I 15 kV BPA tap lines and easements to the Company in exchange for the
Company transferring a 230 kV power breaker to BPA.The Company explains that the BPA's tap
lines are transmission assets in the Company's Balancing Authority Area that are physicallyand
electrically separate from BPA's main transmission network and surrounded by the Company's
transmission system.The Company's power breaker,on the other hand,is in a BPA substation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states the equipment to be
transferred under the Agreements has posed administrative,maintenance,and North American
Electric ReliabilityCorporation compliance challenges for both entities.The Company explains
no money would change hands under the Agreements,and that they are merely intendedto simplify
administrative,operational,and maintenance responsibilities for both BPA and the Company.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONICHEARING
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documentation
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices.These documents are also available on the
Commission's web site at Click on the "Open Cases"link under the heading
"Electric"and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
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.
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,specifically Idaho
Code §§61-502 and 61-503.The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its
authority under Title 61.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure.See IDAPA
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.
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 by no later
than November 14,2018.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the
comment.Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and
the Company at the addresses reflected below:
For the Commission:For the Company:
Commission Secretary Avista Corp.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Attn:Patrick D.Ehrbar
PO Box 83720 Director of Regulatory Affairs
Boise,ID 83720-0074 1411 East Mission Avenue
P.O.Box 3727
Street Address for Express Mail:Spokane,WA 99202-2600
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
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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 Click the "Utility Case Comment or
Question Form"under the "Consumers"tab,and complete the comment form using the case
number as it appears on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company may file reply comments,if
necessary,by no later than November 21,2018.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission's Rules of Modified
Procedure contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without a public
hearing.However,the Commission finds good cause to schedule a public hearing in this case
because the Company filed its Application under Idaho Code §61-328,and that statute requires a
public hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public
telephonic customer hearing in this matter on WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 7,2018 AT 2:00
P.M.MST.The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public
and customers of the Company.To participate,interested persons can call 1-800-920-7487shortly
before or at the designated time,and enter the passcode 6674832#when prompted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Persons needing the help of a sign
language interpreter or other assistance in order 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
PO BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail:[e-mail]
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure,Rules 201-204.See IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.Persons interested in
submitting written comments must do so by no later than November 14,2018.The Company may
file a reply by no later than November 21,2018.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephonic public hearing be held on the
Company's Application on November 7,2018,as noted above.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this /
day of October 2018.
PAUL KJELLA ,PRESIDENT
KRI INE RAPER,COMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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