20090212notice_of_public_hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 12, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO
ITS ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULES
CASE NO. PAC-O8-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(SETTLEMENT STIPULATION)
On September 19, 2008, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power (Rocky Mountain
Power; Company) filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
(Commission) for authority to increase the Company s base rates for electric service by $5.
million annually, or 4.0%. The increase in base rates would vary by class of customer and actual
usage. The rate increase does not apply to Agrium or Monsanto, whose rates are controlled by a
separate Commission-approved Stipulation. Intervening parties to this case are: Monsanto
Company; Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.; Community Action Partnership of Idaho;
and Agrium, Inc.
On February 5, 2009, a Stipulation and Proposed Settlement that purports to resolve
all issues raised in this proceeding was filed by PacifiCorp, Commission Staff, Idaho Irrigation
Pumpers Association and Community Action Partnership of Idaho. The Stipulation does not
impact or propose any changes to Monsanto or Agrium s rates. Monsanto participated in the
settlement discussion and while it does not adopt the Stipulation it has no objection to the
Commission approving the same. Under the terms of the Stipulation, Rocky Mountain Power
would be authorized to recover $4 382 632 (3.1 %) in additional annual electric revenue from
non-contract customers.The increase would be effective April 18, 2009 for all affected
customers.
On February 11, 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of Stipulation and Proposed
Settlement in Case No. P AC-08-07 setting forth the terms of the Stipulation and scheduling a
technical and evidentiary hearing on the Settlement Stipulation for March 11 , 2009 in Boise
Idaho.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a public hearing in
eastern Idaho for the purpose of receiving public comment in Case No. PAC-08-07. The
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(SETTLEMENT STIPULATION)
hearing for Rocky Mountain Power customers will commence on TUESDAY. MARCH 17.
2009. AT 7:00 P.M. AT SHELLEY CITY HALL LOCATED AT 101 SOUTH EMERSON
AVENUE IN SHELLEY. IDAHO At this hearing customers and other interested parties will
have an opportunity to offer sworn testimony regarding the Stipulation and Proposed Settlement.
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: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Settlement Stipulation in Case No. PAC-
08-07 together with accompanying Attachment (and supporting testimony after February 25
2009) can be reviewed at the Commission s office in Boise, Idaho and at the Idaho offices of
Rocky Mountain Power during regular business hours. The Settlement Stipulation is also
available for viewing on the Commission s website at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room
and then "Electric Cases.
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 99 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings will be conducted pursuant to the
Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(SETTLEMENT STIPULATION)
DATED at Boise, Idaho this
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(SETTLEMENT STIPULATION)
J.. -rJ..day of February 2009.