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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF NEW TARIFF PROVISIONS RELATING TO NEW SERVICE ATTACHMENTS AND DISTRIBUTION LINE INSTALLMENTS OR ALTERATIONS.
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CASE NO. IPC-E-95-18
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
On December 8, 1995, Idaho Power Company filed an Application for approval of modifications to its Tariff No. 101, Rule H, providing for charges for the construction of distribution line installations or alterations.  Idaho Power proposes to shift the cost from new service attachments and distribution line installations or alterations from its revenue requirement to the new customer requesting that construction.  On January 3, 1996, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and a Notice of Workshop to identify and address issues raised by Idaho Power’s proposal.  Three more subsequent workshops were held to discuss issues raised by the Application and to discuss issues raised by Commission Staff’s counter proposal.
Based on the discussion at the workshops and Staff’s proposal, Idaho Power has indicated that it will modify its proposal. The Company will present its amended proposal in prefiled testimony and at a hearing. To allow the parties an opportunity to examine Idaho Power’s amended proposal before presenting their own recommendations, the proceeding in this matter will be bifurcated into two hearings. During the first hearing, Idaho Power will present its revised Application.  Staff and intervenors will have the opportunity to cross-examine the Company’s witnesses.  During the second hearing, Staff and intervenors will present their testimony and Idaho Power and any other party will have the opportunity to present rebuttal testimony.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has adopted the following schedule in this case:
Deadline for prefiled direct testimony May 24, 1996
and exhibits of Idaho Power  
The Commission will conduct  a technical hearing on Idaho Power’s Application and any modifications herein on JUNE 25, 1996, AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION HEARING ROOM, 472 WEST WASHINGTON, BOISE, IDAHO.  
Deadline for prefiling direct testimony July 16, 1996
and exhibits of Staff and Intervenors  
Deadline for prefiling rebuttal July 30, 1996
testimony and exhibits -- all Parties   
The Commission will conduct a second technical hearing on AUGUST 6, 1996, AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION HEARING ROOM, 472 WEST WASHINGTON, BOISE, IDAHO.
There will be no discovery deadlines imposed in this case. The parties are directed to act in good faith in submitting and responding to discovery requests and shall expedite their responses to the extent possible.  
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that prepared testimony and exhibits of all parties must be served upon the Commission and all parties of record to be received in hand no later than the dates specified above. The prepared testimony and exhibits must conform to the requirements of Rules 230 through 231 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedures, IDAPA 31.01.01.230-231.   
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that  the Commission may schedule a public hearing at a later date.  Notice will be issued at that time pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure.  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.  Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance of the kind that the Commission is obligated to provide under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in or to understand the 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:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO  83720-0074
[phone]  (TELEPHONE)
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[phone]  (FAX)
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of April 1996.

Myrna J. Walters
Commission Secretary
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