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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100623order_no_32009.pdfOffice of the Secretary Service Date June 23 2010 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF P ACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO ITS ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULES CASE NO. PAC-IO- ORDER NO. 32009 On June 7, 2010, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power caused to be filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) a Motion for the Limited Admission of Paul J. Hickey, Esq. in Case No. PAC-10-07 (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. Paul J. Hickey certifies that he is an active member in good standing with the Bar of the State of Wyoming and that he maintains a regular practice of law at Hickey & Evans, LLP 1800 Carey Avenue, Suite 700, PO Box 467, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003-0467. Mr. Hickey 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. Hickey 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 Mr. Hickey 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. P AC-1 0-07 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. 32009 Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Mr. Hammond and Mr. Hickey, we find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of limited admission of Mr. Hickey as legal counsel for PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power in Case No. PAC-lO-07. 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-lO-07 and the Motion for Limited Admission filed by John R. Hammond, Jr., local counsel, and Paul 1. Hickey, 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 Paul 1. Hickey is hereby granted limited admission in Case No. PAC- 10-07 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-lO-07 unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power. ORDER NO. 32009 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 23 i-rA day of June 2010. fi~ MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER ~~~ MACK A. REDFO , OMMISSIONER ATTEST: ~l~ D. ewel Commission Secretary blsIO:PAC-IO-sw5-.rro hac vice ORDER NO. 32009