20131024notice_of_public_hearing_order_no_32912.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 24.2013
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 )REVISED NOTICE OF
THE INVESTMENT IN SELECTIVE )TECHNICAL HEARING
CATALYTIC REDUCTION CONTROLS ON )
JIM BRIDGER UNITS 3 AND 4.)NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
)
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)ORDER NO.32912
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 Industrial Customers of Idaho Power,Idaho Conservation
League,and Snake River Alliance petitioned For,and were granted,intervention.Order No.32859.
Pursuant to the Commission’s directive,the parties proposed and the Commission adopted the
following procedural schedule:
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
Order No.32884.
A conflict has arisen on November 22,2013 —the date of the technical hearing.Based on
the agreement of all parties,the technical hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday,November 7,
2013.Consistent with the November 7 hearing date,the procedural schedule has been revised as
follows:
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Rebuttal testimony deadline for Idaho Power October 29,2013
Technical hearing November 7,2013
Deadline for the filing of legal briefs November 15,2013
Public hearing November 25,2013
REVISED NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in
this matter on THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 7,2013,COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M.AT THE
COMMISSION’S HEARING ROOM,472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,BOISE,IDAHO.
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 www,puc.idaho.gov.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 PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the public hearing in this matter will convene on
MONDAY,NOVEMBER 25,2013,AT 7:00 P.M.AT THE COMMISSION’S HEARING
ROOM,472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,BOISE,IDAHO.The purpose of the public
hearing will be for the Commission to take the formal testimony of customers and interested members
of the public.Testimony will be recorded and made part of the Commission’s formal record for
decision in this matter.The Company’s customers and any other interested members of the public are
encouraged to attend and give testimony.
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:
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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Email:secretary(puc.idaho,gov
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 3 1.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall adhere to the revised 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 Thursday,November 7,2013,commencing at 9:30 a.m.in the Commission’s Hearing Room.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall conduct a public hearing in this
matter on Monday,November 25,2013,commencing at 7:00 p.m.in the Commission’s Hearing
Room.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this ‘I
day of October 2013.
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PAUL KJELLANDER PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jean D JeelI
Commission Secretary
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