20090121notice_of_scheduling_order_no_30719.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 21 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATIONOF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS RULE H )
LINE EXTENSION TARIFF RELATED TO NEW SERVICE ATTACHMENTS AND
DISTRIBUTION LINE INSTALLATIONS.
CASE NO. IPC-08-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
ORDER NO. 30719
On October 30, 2008, Idaho Power Company filed an Application with the
Commission seeking authority to modify its Rule H tariff relating to new service attachments and
distribution line installations and alterations. Specifically, the Company wishes to increase the
charges for new service attachments, distribution line installations and alterations.
On November 26, 2008, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 30687. Four parties petitioned to intervene. The Building
Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho; City of Nampa; The Kroger Co.; and
Association of Canyon County Highway Districts were granted intervenor status. The
Commission issued its Notice of Parties on December 30, 2008. Pursuant to Order No. 30687
the parties met on January 2009, to discuss the processing of this case.
The participating parties recommended that the case be processed under Modified
Procedure with comments due no later than March 20, 2009. The parties also agreed to serve
discovery and other documents via e-mail. The parties further agreed that answers to discovery
should be provided as soon as possible but no later than 21 days from the date of the discovery
request.
Based upon our reVIew of the proposed schedule and the agreed-upon
recommendations of the parties, the Commission approves the proposed schedule.
1 Although notified of the meeting, no representatives for Kroger or the Building Contractors Association were in
attendance.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
ORDER NO. 30719
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204 , 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 in
cases of this nature.
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 no later
than March 20, 2009. 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 parties at the addresses reflected below:
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Lisa Nordstrom
Barton L. Kline
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: lnordstrom(fYidahopower.com
bkline~idahopower.com
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Scott Sparks
Gregory W. Said
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-007-
E-mail: ssparks(fYidahopower.com
gsai d(fYidahopower. com
Jason Risch
Risch, Pisca, PLLC
Law and Policy
407 W. Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: irisch(fYrischpisca.com
Michael Kurtz, Esq.
Kurt 1. Boehm, Esq.
Boehm, Kurtz & Lowry
36 E. Seventh Street, Suite 1510
Cincinnati, OH 45202
E-mail: mkurtz(fYBKLlawfirm.com
k bo ehm0)B KL I wfirm. co m
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NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
ORDER NO. 30719
Matthew A. Johnson
Davis F. VanderVelde
White Peterson Gigray Rossman
Nye & Nichols, P.
5700 E. Franklin Road, Suite 200
Nampa, ID 83687
E-mail: miohnson(fYwhitepeterson.com
dvandervel de0)whi tepeterson. co m
Kevin Higgins
Energy Strategies, LLC
Parkside Towers
215 S. State Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: khiggins0)energystrat.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 form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
These comments must also be sent to the parties 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, supporting workpapers, 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 workpapers are also
available on the Commission s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then
Electric Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 61-118 , 61-119, 61-307, 61-502, and 61-623. 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.
SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
Due to the complexity of this case and the number of parties and interests involved
the Commission finds that it cannot adequately review Idaho Power s requested Rule H changes
before the proposed effective date of March 1 , 2009. Pursuant to Idaho Code ~ ~ 61-622 and 61-
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623 , the Commission hereby suspends the proposed changes for a period of sixty (60) days, or
until such time as the Commission enters an Order accepting, rejecting or modifying the request
in this matter.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties comply with the case schedule set out
in the body of this Order. Interested persons and the parties may file written comments no later
than March 20 2009. Parties shall present their issues by written comments.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that service of discovery and comments between the
parties shall be accomplished by electronic mail pursuant to Rule 63 , IDAPA 31.01.01.063.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the proposed effective date of March 1 2009, is
suspended for a period of sixty (60) days from March I , 2009, or until such time as the
Commission enters an Order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the request in this matter.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this J sf
day of January 2009.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
JI EMPTON, CO ISSIONER
ATTEST:
~LJ J a D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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