20091216notice_of_application_order_no_30963.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 16 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO SELL TO RAFT RIVER
RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
CERTAIN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
FACILITIES CURRENTLY OWNED BY
IDAHO POWER
CASE NO. IPC-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30963
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 10, 2009, Idaho Power Company
Idaho Power" or "Company ) filed an Application with the Commission for authority,
pursuant to Idaho Code ~ 61-328 and RP 52, to sell to Raft River Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Raft River ) certain electric distribution facilities and appurtenant rights-of-way owned by
Idaho Power in southern Twin Falls County, Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Raft River is a non-profit cooperative
electrical corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho , providing retail electric
service to its members in the States of Idaho, Utah, and Nevada. Raft River is headquartered in
Malta, Cassia County, Idaho. Raft River is not subject to regulation by the Commission.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power has agreed to sell to Raft River
the portion of the Border 011 Feeder Line ("Feeder Line ) located in the State of Idaho. The
Feeder Line is used solely to serve Raft River and is classified as a dedicated distribution
primary facility.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the wholesale transportation of energy across
the Feeder Line to Raft River s facilities is subject to FERC jurisdiction.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power s method of valuation for the
Feeder Line, including appurtenant right-of-way permits, will be the net book cost as valued on
Idaho Power s books and records immediately prior to the closing date adjusted for income tax
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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impacts. Idaho Power estimates that the sale price will be approximately $72 000., including a
tax gross-up.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power does not use the Feeder Line to
serve any retail customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Electric Cases.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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 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 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 Barton L. Kline
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Power Company
PO Box 83720 PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mal: bklineul),idahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
John R. Gale
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Idaho Power Company
PO Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
E-mail: rgale~idahopower.com
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Jerry R. Rigby
Rigby, Andrus & Rigby, Chartered
PO Box 250
25 North Second East
Rexburg, ID 83340
Heber Carpenter
General Manager
Raft River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
PO Box 617
Malta, ID 83342
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 wviw.puc.idaho.gov Click on 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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will, pursuant to the
requirements found in Idaho Code ~ 61-328, conduct a public hearing in Case No. IPC-09-31.
The hearing will commence at 10:00 A.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010, AT THE
COMMISSION HEARING ROOM. 472 WEST WASHINGTON, BOISE. IDAHO.At this
meeting, customers will have an opportunity to offer sworn testimony regarding Idaho Power
Application seeking authority to sell to Raft River Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("Raft River
certain electric distribution facilities and appurtenant rights-of-way owned by Idaho Power in
southern Twin Falls County, Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings in this matter will be held in
facilities meeting the 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 and argument 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 (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30963
Commission Secretary
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (Facsimile)
E-mail: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFI~D 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 ~ 61-328. 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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will be processed under Modified
Procedure. Interested persons may submit written comments regarding this case or protesting the
use of Modified Procedure no later than 21 days from the service date of this Order. Parties may
also elect to offer testimony at the public hearing to be held at 10:00 a., January 12, 2010, in
the Commission Hearing Room.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30963
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this it
day of December 2009.
ATTEST:
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER