20120425notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_32538.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 25,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER )
COMPANY’S APPLICATION TO INCREASE )CASE NO.IPC-E-12-08
ITS RATES DUE TO REVISED )
DEPRECIATION RATES FOR ELECTRIC )NOTICE OF
PLANT-IN-SERVICE )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
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)ORDER NO.32538
On February 15,2012,Idaho Power Company applied to the Commission to (1)revise
the Company’s depreciation rates for electric plant-imservice,and (2)increase corresponding Idaho
base rates.The Company said its proposal will result in an overall increase of $2,656,213,or 0.31%,
for all customer classes.The Company asked that the rate changes take effect on June 1,2012.
The Commission subsequently set a 14-day intervention deadline and an April 5,
2012 public workshop.See Order No.32478.At the workshop,Staff,the Company,and Micron
Technology,Inc.agreed that the case should be processed under Modified Procedure with
settlement conferences on April 23 and May 10,2012;comments due May 25,2012;the
Company’s reply (if any)due June 8,2012.The parties also agreed that if the initial comments
support a settlement stipulation,the parties would anticipate an Order with a June 1,2012
effective date;however,if there is no settlement stipulation,then the proposed June 1 effective
date would be suspended until July 1,2012,or when the Company’s Langley Gulch power plant
is used to provide electric service to customers,whichever is later.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and that it will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.201 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 the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Report also is 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
ORDER NO.32538 1
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on
Idaho Power’s Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the
Commission by May 25,2012.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 matter shall be mailed to the Commission and
Idaho Power at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Jason Williams
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lisa D.Nordstrom
P0 Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise,ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street
P0 Box 70
Street Address for Express Mail:Boise,ID 83707-0070
E-Mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street [e-mail]
Boise,ID 83702-5918
Courtney Waites
Tim Tatum
Greg Said
Idaho Power Company
P0 Box 70
Boise,ID 83707
E-mail:[e-mail]
ttamm(idahopower.corn
gsaid(äidahopower.com
Comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
Order.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 comment form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document.These comments must also be sent to Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Idaho Power may file reply comments (if
necessary)by June 8,2012.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider the Application 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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32538 2
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 and specifically
Idaho Code §61-502,61-503,61-524,and 61-525.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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure
using the above-described schedule.Interested persons may file written comments by May 25,
2012.Idaho Power may file reply comments (if necessary)by June 8,2012.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 25
day of April 2012.
ATTEST:
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32538
PRESIDENT
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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