20100414order_no_31049.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 14 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADJUSTMENT
OF AVOIDED COST RATES FOR NEW
PURPA CONTRACTS FOR A VISTA
CORPORATION DBA A VISTA UTILITIES,
IDAHO POWER COMPANY, AND
ACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POWER
ORDER NO. 31049
CASE NO. GNR-10-
On April 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
Kenneth Kaufmann, Esq. in Case No. GNR-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. Kormanik, Kormanik Hallam & Sneed LLP, 1099 S. Wells Street, Suite 120, Meridian, Idaho
83642.
Kenneth Kaufmann certifies that he is an active member in good standing with the
Bar of the State of Oregon and that he maintains a regular practice of law at Lovinger Kaufman
LLP , 825 NE Multnomah, Suite 925, Portland, Oregon 97232. Mr. Kaufmann further certifies
that he is not a resident of the State of Idaho or licensed to practice in Idaho and that he has not
previously sought admission under mCR 222.
Both Mr. Kaufmann and local counsel, Mr. Kormanik, certify that a copy of the
Motion, accompanied by a $200 fee, has been provided to the Idaho State Bar.
Mr. Kormanik acknowledges that as local counsel, his attendance shall be required at
all proceedings before the Commission in which Mr. Kaufmann appears, unless specifically
excused by the Commission. In this regard, John R. Kormanik 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. GNR-10-01 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. 31049
Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr. Kormanik and Mr.
Kaufmann, we find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of
limited admission of Mr. Kaufmann as legal counsel for PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power
in Case No. GNR-lO-O1. We further find good reason to excuse the appearance of Mr.
Kormanik in further proceedings in this docket unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in Case No. GNR-IO-Ol and the Motion for
Limited Admission filed by John R. Kormanik, local counsel , and Kenneth Kaufmann, 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 Kenneth Kaufmann is hereby granted limited admission in Case No.
GNR-lO-OI as legal counsel for the applicant, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of John R. Kormanik is excused
from all further proceedings in Case No. GNR-IO-OI unless needed by Rocky Mountain
Power.
ORDER NO. 31049
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this /3
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day of April 2010.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIO
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ATTEST:
Je D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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ORDER NO. 31049