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BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PacifiCorp DBA UTAH POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO ITS ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULES. )
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NOTICE OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE

On January 7, 2002, PacifiCorp dba Utah Power & Light Company (PacifiCorp; Company) filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting approval of the Company’s proposed electric service schedules. Included in the Company’s filing is a proposed Schedule 34-BPA Exchange Credit distribution. The BPA Credit is being processed under Modified Procedure, i.e., by written submission rather than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. The remainder of the Company’s filing—Cost of Service (COS) study, proposed Power Cost Surcharge ($38 million) and a proposed Rate Mitigation Adjustment (RMA)—is being processed and handled separately.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a pre-hearing conference in Case No. PACE0201 for the purpose of reviewing case status, identifying issues and establishing further procedure is scheduled for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002, COMMENCING AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION HEARING ROOM, 472 WEST WASHINGTON, BOISE, IDAHO, (208 334-0300).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff has informed the Commission of its intent to pursue a proposed settlement of issues presented in Case No. PACE02-01. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure Rule 272. A settlement conference of the parties in Case No. PAC-E-02-01 is scheduled for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002, TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE PREHEARING CONFERENCE SCHEDULED ON THAT DATE IN THE COMMISSION HEARING ROOM, 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, BOISE, IDAHO.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that discovery is available in Case No. PACE0201 pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.221-234.
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 that the Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61. All proceedings in this matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
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:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail: [e-mail]

DATED at Boise, Idaho this _________ day of February 2002.

Jean D. Jewell
Commission Secretary

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NOTICE OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 5, 2002