20120504notice_of_application_order_no_32545.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 4,2012
BEFORE TIlE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR )CASE NO.PAC-E-12-06
APPROVAL OF ITS ENERGY SALES )
AGREEMENT WITH AGRIUM COMPANY )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
)
)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
______________________________
)ORDER NO.32545
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 13,2012,PacifiCorp dba Rocky
Mountain Power (“Rocky Mountain Power”or “Company”)submitted an Application seeking
Commission approval of its Electric Service Agreement (ESA)with Agrium Company
(“Agrium”).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that Agrium is a
Delaware corporation that owns and operates an elemental phosphorous plant at a site near
Soda Springs City,Idaho in Caribou County.
YOU ARE FURTHER N:OTIFIED that following the Company’s last general rate
case,PAC-E-l1-12,Agrium and the Company agreed to execute a new ESA.The parties
reached an agreement and a formal contract was executed on April 10,2012.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in order to avoid filing a new ESA every
time the Commission approves changes to Agrium’s tariff contract,Electric Service
Schedule No.401,or the Energy Cost Adjustment,Electric Service Schedule No.94,the
parties agreed to modify their agreement to reference the appropriate service schedules rather
than specific rates.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a section to the ESA was added to establish
procedures for routine meter testing and verification of equipment accuracy,as well as
specify the process if tests indicate that the metering equipment is not registering accurately.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a copy of the parties’executed ESA is
attached to the Application.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32545 1
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission’s Rules
of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified
Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input
and participation.
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 within
twenty-one (21)days from the service date of this Notice.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 Rocky Mountain Power at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Mark C.Moench
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Daniel E.Solander
P0 Box 83720 Rocky Mountain Power
Boise,ID 83720-0074 201 S.Main St.,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
Street Address for Express Mail:E-mail:[e-mail]
[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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 comment form,using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document.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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32545 2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission’s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on “File Room”and then “Electric Cases.”
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code §61-503.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 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure.Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32545 3
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of May 2012.
MACK A.RED j9)MMISSIONER
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ATTEST:
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Jean D.Jewell
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO.32545
MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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