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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.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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MACK A. REDFO , OMMISSIONER
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