20170919order_no_33883.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 19,2017
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER )
COMPANY’S PETITION TO MODIFY )CASE NO.IPC-E-1743
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF )
PROSPECTIVE PURPA ENERGY SALES )ORDER NO.33883
AGREEMENTS )
On September 14,2017,Vote Solar moved the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
(Commission),under Commission Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.03 and Idaho Bar Commission
Rule (IBCR)227,for an Order approving the limited admission,pro hac vice,of David Bender
in this matter.The Motion was signed and attested to by local counsel J.Kahie Becker of Boise,
Idaho (Idaho State Bar License No.7408).
In the Motion,Mr.Bender certifies that he is an active member in good standing of
the Wisconsin State Bar who maintains the regular practice of law in Wisconsin.He further
declares that he is not an Idaho resident or licensed to practice law in Idaho.
Mr.Bender and Ms.Becker certify that a copy of the Motion has been served on all
other parties to this case,and that a copy of the Motion,accompanied by a $325 fee and
certificate of good standing,have been submitted to the Idaho State Bar.Ms.Becker
acknowledges that her attendance shall be required at all Commission proceedings in which Mr.
Bender appears,unless specifically excused by the Commission.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has reviewed and considered the Motion and applicable rules,
including IBCR 227 and Commission Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.03,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.019
and 043.03.Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr.Bender and Ms.
Becker,we find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of
limited admission of Mr.Bender as legal counsel for Vote Solar.We further find good reason to
excuse the appearance of Ms.Becker in further proceedings in this docket unless needed by Mr.
Bender.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in this case and over this Motion pursuant to Idaho
Code,Title 61,and the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,3 1.01.01.000 etseq.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is granted;David Bender is hereby
granted limited admission as legal counsel for Vote Solar.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of J.Kahle Becker is excused from
all further proceedings in Case No.IPC-E-17-13 unless needed by David Bender.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this /
day of September 2017.
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
b1s/O:IPC-E17-13 Pro Hac Vice
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STONER
ATTEST:
ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ORDER NO.33883