20070920notice_of_public_hearings_order_no_30439.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 20, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY
ACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE
ITS RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE TO
ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS IN THE STATE
OF IDAHO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NO. P AC-07-
ORDER NO. 30439
On June 8, 2007, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power ("PacifiCorp ) filed an
Application for authority to increase the Company s rates for electric service by $18.5 million
annually, or an average increase of 1 0.3%. If approved, the increase in rates would vary by class
of customer and actual usage.
On June 29, 2007, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Intervention
Deadline. See Order No. 30356. The following parties have been permitted to intervene in this
proceeding: Monsanto Company; Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association; Agrium; Community
Action Partnership Association of Idaho; and Timothy J. Shurtz.
On August 2, 2007, the Commission issued a Notice of Scheduling and Notice of
Hearing declaring that a technical hearing in this matter would be scheduled for November 6
2007 in the Commission Hearing Room, 472 W. Washington, Boise, Idaho, and, if necessary,
continue on November 7 and November 8, 2007. The purpose of the technical hearing is to
allow the Company, intervenors and the Commission Staff to introduce testimony and exhibits
regarding the Company s Application to increase its rates for electric service.
On September 4, 2007 and September 5, 2007, the Commission staff conducted
public workshops for PacifiCorp customers in Rexburg and Soda Springs, Idaho. At these
workshops customers had an opportunity to hear from Commission Staff regarding the
Company s Application to increase rates and to ask questions of Staff and representatives of the
Company.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold public hearings for
the purpose of receiving public comment. The first public hearing for PacifiCorp customers will
commence on TUESDAY. OCTOBER 30. 2007. IN RIGBY. IDAHO AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDER NO. 30439
JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 210 COURTHOUSE WAY (RIGHT OFF
RIGBY LAKE DRIVE). RIGBY. IDAHO At this meeting customers will have an
opportunity to offer sworn testimony regarding PacifiCorp s Application to increase its rates for
electric service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a second public
hearing for PacifiCorp customers on THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 1. 2007. IN GRACE.
IDAHO AT 7:00 P.M.'AT THE GEM VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. 704
MAIN STREET. GRACE. IDAHO At thi~ meeting customers will again have an opportunity
to offer sworn testimony regarding PacifiCorp s Application to increase its rates for electric
servIce.
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:
COMMISSION SECRETARY
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (Facsimile)
E-mail: secretarv(fYpuc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application in Case No. PAC-07-
may be viewed on the Commission s website www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room
and then "Electric Cases " or it can be viewed during regular business hours at the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, 472 W. Washington Street, Boise, Idaho.
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 specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 61-302, 61-307, 61-502, 61-503 , 61-507, 61-622, and 61-623. The Commission
may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDER NO. 30439
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings will be conducted pursuant to the
Commission s Rules of Procedure, ID AP A 3 1.01.01.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that public hearings in Case No. PAC-07-05 shall be
held at the time, location and in the manner described in the body of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ~CJH.
day of September 2007.
PAUL KJEL NDER, PRESIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
~t)fi.Je~ D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
O:PAC-07-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDER NO. 30439