20120306notice_of_application_order_no_32474.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 6,2012
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF PACIFICORP DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN )CASE NO.PAC-E-12-04
POWER FOR AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS )
SCHEDULE NOS.7,7A,AND 11 AND )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ELECTRIC SERVICE REGULATION NO.12.)
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
___________________________
)ORDER NO.32474
On January 18,2012,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power filed Tariff Advice No.
12-01 proposing revisions to its Security Area Lighting (Schedule Nos.7 and 7A)and Street
Lighting (Schedule No.1 1)tariffs and Line Extension Regulation (Regulation No.12).Rocky
Mountain Power requested that its proposed changes take effect on February 17,2012.l
After reviewing the filing,Staff recommended that the Commission suspend Rocky
Mountain Power’s proposed February 17 effective date and process the tariff advice through the
use of Modified Procedure because of the numerous revisions across several rate schedules,
including a proposed change to a regulation.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to remove low-
pressure sodium vapor lamps from Schedule No.7 and 7A.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to specify no new
service for customer-owned/customer-maintained energy only service for Schedule No.7.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company wishes to clarify obligations to
repair inoperable lights and cost responsibility for premature replacement of operable lights for
Schedule Nos.7.7Aand 11.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to add language
regarding temporary disconnect cost obligations,pole painting and light shielding for Schedule
Nos.7,7Aand 11.
On February 16,2012,Rocky Mountain Power notified the Commission by e-mail that it agreed to suspension ofitsproposedeffectivedate.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to remove metal
halide lamps from Schedule No.11.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company wishes to clarify its extension
allowance in Electric Service Regulation No.12,which affects customers taking service under
Schedule Nos.11 and 12.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Rocky Mountain Power also proposes
several general “housekeeping”type changes.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204,IDAPA
3 1.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure (with written
comments)has proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation in
cases of this nature.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no later
than twenty-one (21)days from the date of this Order.The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment.Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments.Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the parties at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Daniel E.Solander
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Ted Weston
P0 Box 83720 Rocky Mountain Power
Boise,ID 83720-0074 201 South Main,Suite 2400
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street [e-mail]
Boise,ID 83702-59 18
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission’s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click the “Comments and Questions”
icon,and complete the form,using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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These comments must also be sent to Rocky Mountain Power at the e-mail addresses listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are received within the time limit
set,the Commission will consider them and,in its discretion,may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application,supporting workpapers,and
exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices,The Application and workpapers are also
available on the Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov under “File Room”and then
“Electric Cases.”
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code §61-118,61-119,61-307,61-502,and 61-623.The Commission may enter any
final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000,ci seq.
SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
Due to the various changes proposed across multiple rate schedules,the Commission
finds that it cannot adequately review Rocky Mountain Power’s requested tariff changes before
the proposed effective date of February 17,2012.Pursuant to Idaho Code §6 1-622 and 61-
623,the Commission hereby suspends the proposed changes for a period of sixty (60)days,or
until such time as the Commission enters an Order accepting,rejecting or modifying the request
in this matter.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Rocky Mountain Power’s Tariff Advice No.12-0 1
regarding Schedule Nos.7,7A,11 and Regulation No.12 be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter must do so no later than twenty
one (21)days from the date of this Order.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the proposed effective date of February 17,2012,
is suspended for a period of sixty (60)days from February 17.2012.or until such time as the
Commission enters an Order accepting.rejecting.or modifying the request in this matter.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of March 2012.
PAUL KJ LAND,PRESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORDtO?v/MISSIONER
Vi3 d
MARSHA H.SMITH.COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Jean D.Jewe17
Cmmission Secretary
O:PAC-E-I 2-O4ks
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