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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20020315Nomination of Special master.pdfMarch 15, 2002 Idaho Public Utilities Commission 472 W. Washington Boise, ID 83702-5983 Attention: Ms. Jean D. Jewell Commission Secretary Re: Case No. PAC-E-02-3 PacifiCorp’s Petition To Initiate Investigation of Inter-Jurisdictional Issues Nomination of Special Master PacifiCorp’s Application in Case No. PAC-E-02-3 stated that, no later than March 15, 2002, PacifiCorp would nominate an independent Special Master to facilitate and arbitrate the multistate process. By this letter, PacifiCorp nominates Robert I. Hanfling to be Special Master. This nomination follows a substantial selection process. PacifiCorp solicited suggestions from parties that had been participating in PacifiCorp’s SRP dockets in the various states. In total, thirteen names were suggested. PacifiCorp evaluated the suggested individuals based on the following ten criteria: • Demonstrated people skills • Demonstrated ability to quickly and creatively resolve complex issues • Demonstrated ability to make decisions in an environment of conflict • Knowledge of the electricity industry • Availability • Not previously employed by any MSP participant • Not identified with any particular industry perspective (utility, Commission, consumer) • Not identified with any participating state • No negative history with any major MSP participant • Ability to engender respect so that Final Report has credibility and legitimacy Based on these criteria, PacifiCorp identified four finalists. Each of the finalists were interviewed by telephone. The final selection was based on all of the available information. Idaho Public Utilities Commission Case No. PAC-E-02-3 March 15, 2002 Page 2 Mr. Hanfling is exceptionally well qualified to be Special Master. He served as the chief advisor to Secretary of Energy Hazel O’Leary’s transition team. Under former Presidents Carter and Ford, Mr. Hanfling served in a variety of positions of substantial responsibility. More recently, Mr. Hanfling was bankruptcy trustee for the Colorado-Ute Electricity Association, the largest public utility bankruptcy at the time. He is a top management consultant whose practice includes business reorganization, conflict resolution, and corporate strategy. Mr. Hanfling has never been employed by PacifiCorp, either as an employee or as a consultant. Further information regarding Mr. Hanfling’s background and experience is attached to this letter. Mr. Hanfling has indicated that he is interested in this assignment and is available, subject to being able to adjust some of the dates in PacifiCorp’s proposed schedule. Questions regarding this nomination may be directed to me at 503-813-6043. Very truly yours, Andrea Kelly Director, Major Issues Enclosure CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE PAC-E-02-3 I hereby certify that on this 15th day of March, 2002, I caused a copy of the foregoing document to be served upon the following via United States mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses indicated below: John M. Eriksson W. Marcus W. Nye Stoel Rives LLP Racine, Olson, Nye, Budge & Bailey, 201 South Main Street, Suite 1100 Chartered Salt Lake City, UT 84111 P.O. Box 1391 201 E. Center Andrea Kelly, Dir. Regulation Pocatello, ID 83204-1391 PacifiCorp 825 NE Multnomah St., Suite 800 Anthony Yankel Portland, OR 97232 29814 Lake Road Bay Village, OH 44140 Mary S. Hobson Stoel Rives LLP David Hawk, Director 101 S. Capital Blvd., Suite 1900 Energy Natural Resources Boise, ID 83702 999 Main Street P.O. Box 27 Scott Woodbury Boise, ID 83702 Deputy Attorney General Idaho Public Utilities Commission R. Scott Pasley 472 W. Washington Assistant General Counsel P.O. Box 83720 J.R. Simplot Company Boise, ID 83702-0074 999 Main Street P.O. Box 27 Randall C. Budge Boise, ID 83702 Racine, Olson, Nye, Budge, & Bailey, Chartered Peter J. Richardson P.O. Box 1391 Richardson & O’Leary 201 E. Center 99 E. State Street Pocatello, ID 83204-1301 P.O. Box 1849 Eagle, ID 83616 James R. Smith Monsanto Company Mark Gendron P.O. Box 816 Idaho Energy Authority Highway 34 North Idaho Falls Power Soda Springs, ID 83276 140 S. Capital Avenue P.O. Box 50220 Idaho Falls, ID 83405-0220 DATED: March 15, 2002 By: ______________________ Peggy Ryan Regulatory Operations Coordinator