20081023notice_of_application_order_no_30660.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 23, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR
AUTHORITY TO REVISE ITS EXISTING
RULE 12 LINE EXTENSION TARIFF.NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CASE NO. PAC-08-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30660
On October 10, 2008, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power filed an Application
with the Commission seeking authority to revise its Rule 12 Line Extension tariff. More
specifically, the Company requests changes to tariff Sheet Nos. 12R.2, 12RA, 12R., 12R.6
12R., 12R.8, 12R.12, and 12R.13. The Company requests that the Application be processed by
Modified Procedure.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company asserts that several of its
proposed changes are housekeeping measures and meant to provide clarification of the existing
language. More substantive changes are being proposed for tariff Sheet Nos. 12RA through
12R.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that tariff Sheet Nos. 12RA and 12R.5 address
residential line extensions. The proposed changes are regarding refunds to customers if/when
additional customers connect to an initial line extension. Under the existing terms, the first
additional customer must pay 80% of the initial customer s advance, with the obligation reducing
to 60%, 40% and 20% for the next three additional customers, with each refund going to the
most recent previous customer. Alternatively, a customer can currently avoid refunding any
amount to the initial line extender by waiting for the five-year refund period to expire. The
proposed changes would allow each of the first four additional customers to pay 20% each
resulting in less initial cost and risk. The Company believes this proposed methodology will
increase the probability that additional customers will pay to connect rather than wait for the
refund period to expire, thereby increasing the probability ofrefunds to the initial customer.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30660
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that tariff Sheet Nos. 12R.6 and 12R.7 address
non-residential line extensions. The Company proposes a change in Sheet No. 12R.6 to provide
explicit language regarding extension allowances for ease of interpretation. The clarification
also mirrors the Company s existing practice. The proposed changes to Sheet No. 12R.7 are
meant to clarify the current engineering practice of requiring a customer to extend the line
extension through their property to the edge of the property. The Company asserts that this
change would eliminate future disruptions of existing businesses or existing developments when
connecting an additional service for a new customer.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed changes to tariff Sheet No.
12R.8 address line extensions for non-residential and residential planned developments. The
proposed language specifies the refund provisions for planned developments that previously
were incorporated by reference to the refund provisions for non-residential customers. It also
makes explicit the option of a developer to waive refunds of less than 20% that would otherwise
use up the developer s four potential refunds, in order to preserve the opportunity to accept
refunds of 20% or more, during the five-year refund period.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that although the Company initially requested a
November 7, 2008, effective date, it has voluntarily agreed to suspend the requested effective
date to allow adequate time for comments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers and
exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and other workpapers are
also available on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then
Electric Cases.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204, IDAP A
31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure (with written
comments) has proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation in
cases of this nature.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30660
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no later
than 28 days from the service date of this Order. The comment must contain a statement of
reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing
in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the
Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Ted Weston
Rocky Mountain Power
201 South Main Street, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
E-mail: ted. weston(illpacificorp.com
Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
E-mail: datarequest(illpacificorp.com
document.
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
E-mail comments should also be sent to the Company at the e-mail addresses listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit
set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 61-307, 61-503 , and 61-622. The Commission may enter any final Order
consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30660
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons and the parties may file written comments no later than 28 days from the
service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ~alLPL
day of October 2008.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30660