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Service Date
May 13 , 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER
COMP ANY'S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY FOR THE LANGLEY
GULCH POWER PLANT
ORDER NO. 30807
CASE NO. IPC-09-
On April 16, 2009, the Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition caused
to be filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) a Motion for the Limited
Admission of Susan K. Ackerman, Esquire in Case No. IPC-09-03 (reference Idaho Bar
Commission Rule 222; IPUC Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.05). The local Idaho counsel filing
the Motion is Peter J. Richardson, Richardson & O'Leary PLLC, 515 N. 2ih Street, Boise, Idaho
83702.
Susan K. Ackerman certifies that she is an active member in good standing with the
Bar of the State of Oregon and that she maintains a regular practice of law at 9883 NW Nottage
Drive, Portland, Oregon 97229. Ms. Ackerman further certifies that she is not a resident of the
State of Idaho or licensed to practice in Idaho and that she has not previously sought admission
under IBC Rule 222.
Both Ms. Ackerman and local counsel, Mr. Richardson, certify that a copy of the
Motion, accompanied by a $200 fee, has been provided to the Idaho State Bar.
Mr. Richardson acknowledges that as local counsel, his attendance shall be required
at all proceedings before the Commission in which Ms. Ackerman appears, unless specifically
excused by the Commission.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has reviewed and considered the Motion for Limited Admission
filed in Case No. IPC-09-03 and 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.
Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr. Richardson and
Ms. Ackerman, we find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting
of limited admission of Ms. Ackerman as legal counsel for Northwest & Intermountain Power
Producers Coalition in Case No. IPC-09-03.
ORDER NO. 30807
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in Case No. IPC-09-03 and the Motion for
Limited Admission filed by Peter J. Richardson, local counsel, and Susan K. Ackerman
applying counsel, pursuant to Idaho Code, Title 61 , and the Commission s Rules of Procedure
IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
In consideration of the foregoing and as more particularly described above, IT IS
HEREBY ORDERED and Susan K. Ackerman is hereby granted limited admission in Case No.
IPC-09-03 as legal counsel for the intervenor, Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers
Coalition.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this /3
day of May 2009.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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mission Secretary
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ORDER NO. 30807