20130830notice_of_technical_hearing_order_no_32884.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 30,2013
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER )
COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR A )CASE NO.IPC-E-13-16
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC )
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR )NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
THE INVESTMENT IN SELECTIVE )
CATALYTIC REDUCTION CONTROLS ON )NOTICE OF
JIM BRIDGER UNITS 3 AND 4.)TECHNICAL HEARING
)
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)ORDER NO.32884
On June 28.2013,Idaho Power Company filed an Application with the Commission for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)pursuant to Idaho Code §61-541.The
Company seeks authorization of its investment in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)controls in Jim
Bridger Units 3 and 4 and inclusion of the investment in Idaho Power’s rate base once the SCR
controls are installed and operational.The Company requests that the Commission issue an Order
approving the CPCN no later than November 29.2013.
On July 19,2013,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and set a deadline for
intervention.Order No.32857.The Commission also directed Staff to convene an informal
prehearing conference after the deadline for intervention had passed.The Industrial Customers of
Idaho Power,Idaho Conservation League,and Snake River Alliance petitioned for,and were granted,
intervention.Order No.32859.A Notice of Parties was issued on August 6,2013.Pursuant to the
Commission’s directive,the parties met on August 22,2013,to discuss a procedural schedule,service
of discovery,and other issues pertinent to the processing of this case.The parties request legal
briefing on the narrow issues related to the legal interpretation and application of Idaho Code §61-
526 through 61-528,and 6 1-541.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that,based on discussion and agreement between the
parties,Staff proposed and the Commission adopts the following procedural schedule:
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
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Prefiled direct testimony deadline for October 11,2013
intervenors and Staff
Rebuttal testimony deadline for Idaho Power November 13,2013
Deadline for the filing of legal briefs November 15,2013
Technical hearing November 22,2013
The parties agree that best efforts will be made to answer discovery within 14 days,but no later than
21 days from the date of the discovery request.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in Case No.IPC-E-13-
16 must comport with the requirements of Rule 231 and 267 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure.
IDAPA 31.01.01.231 and 267.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the parties have agreed to service of discovery,
testimony,and exhibits among the parties by electronic mail pursuant to Rule 63.IDAPA
31.01.01.063.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and testimonies
are also available on the Commission’s web site at ‘w cjdahogo.Click on the “File Room”tab
at the top of the page,scroll down to “Open Electric Cases,”and then click on the case number as
shown on the front of this document
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing
in this matter on FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 22,2013,COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M.AT THE
COMMISSION’S HEARING ROOM,472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,BOISE,IDAHO.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences 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 SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
ORDER NO.32884
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83 720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Email:trvc.iho1goy
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.
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 the parties adhere to the procedural schedule as set out in
the body of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall conduct a technical hearing in this
matter on Friday,November 22.2013,commencing at 9:30 a.m.in the Commission’s Hearing Room.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of August 2013.
/2&/-PAUL KJ LE DER,PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
;/
thRSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Je1aki D.Jewel!
COmmission Secretary
O:IPC-E-I 3-I 6_ks2
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