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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100224order_no_31011.pdfOffice of the Secretary Service Date February 24 2010 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT POWER COST ADJUSTMENT RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE FROM APRIL 1,2010 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2011 THROUGH THE ENERGY COST ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM CASE NO. PAC-10- ORDER NO. 31011 On February 12, 2010, 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. PAC-10-01 (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, John R. Hammond, Jr. 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. PAC-10-0l and the related practice rules and Rules of Procedure, i., Idaho ORDER NO. 31011 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. 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-10-01. We further find good reason to excuse the appearance of Mr. Hammond in further proceedings in this docket unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Commission has jurisdiction in Case No. PAC-IO-OI 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 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-I 0-01 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 all further proceedings in Case No. PAC-IO-OI unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power. ORDER NO. 31011 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;;' '-j-f'1 day of February 2010. k2&rL 6b~ l( MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: bls/O:PAC-IO-OI sw Pro Hac Vice ORDER NO. 31011