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Service Date
June 17 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR
APPROVAL OF AN ENERGY COST
ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM ORDER NO. 30834
CASE NO. P AC-08-
On June 3 , 2009, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power caused to be filed with the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) a Motion for the Limited Admission of
Yvonne R. Hogle, Esq. in Case No. P AC-08-08 (reference Idaho Bar Commission Rule 222;
IPUC Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.05). The local Idaho counsel filing the Motion is John R.
Hammond, Jr., Fisher Pusch & Alderman, LLP, U S Bank Plaza, Fifth Floor, 101 South Capitol
Boulevard, PO Box 1308, Boise, Idaho 83701.
Yvonne R. Hogle certifies that she is an active member in good standing with the Bar
of the State of Utah and that she maintains a regular practice of law at Rocky Mountain Power
201 South Main Street, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Ms. Hogle further certifies that
she is not a resident of the State of Idaho or licensed to practice in Idaho and that she has not
previously sought admission under mCR 222.
Both Ms. Hogle and local counsel, Mr. Hammond, certify that a copy of the Motion
accompanied by a $200 fee, has been provided to the Idaho State Bar.
Mr. Hammond acknowledges that as local counsel, his attendance shall be required at
all proceedings before the Commission in which Ms. Hogle appears, unless specifically excused
by the Commission. In this regard, Mr. Hammond respectfully requests that the Commission
excuse him from having to appear during Commission proceedings in the above captioned matter
unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has reviewed and considered the Motion for Limited Admission
filed in Case No. P AC-08-08 and the related practice rules and Rules of Procedure, i., Idaho
Bar Commission Rule 222 (Limited Admission - Pro Hac Vice) and Commission Rules of
Procedure 19 and 43., IDAPA 31.01.01.019 and .043.05.
ORDER NO. 30834
Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr. Hammond and Ms.
Hogle, we find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of limited
admission of Ms. Hogle as legal counsel for PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power in Case No.
PAC-08-08. We further find it reasonable to excuse the appearance ofMr. Hammond during
Commission proceedings in Case No. P AC-08-08 unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in Case No. P AC-08-08 and the Motion for
Limited Admission filed by John R. Hammond, Jr., local counsel, and Yvonne R. Hogle
applying counsel, pursuant to Idaho Code, Title 61 , and the Commission s Rules of Procedure
IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
In consideration of the foregoing and as more particularly described above, IT IS
HEREBY ORDERED and Yvonne R. Hogle is hereby granted limited admission in Case No.
P AC-08-08 as legal counsel for the applicant, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of John R. Hammond, Jr. is
excused from having to appear during Commission proceedings in Case No. P AC-08-
unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power.
ORDER NO. 30834
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
MACK A. REDFO , C MISsIoNER
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AJ ft.J ap D. Jewell
t5mmission Secretary
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ORDER NO. 30834