20150206notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_33221.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 6.2015
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR )CASE NO.PAC-E44-1O
APPROVAL OF A TRANSACTION TO )
CLOSE DEER CREEK MINE AND FOR A )NOTICE OF
DEFERRED ACCOUNTING ORDER )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)
)NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
)
______________________________
)ORDER NO.33221
On December 15,2014,PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power (“Rocky Mountain”
or “Company”)filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
(“Commission”),pursuant to Idaho Code §6i-328,for approval of a transaction to close the
Deer Creek Mine located near Huntington,Utah.and for a deferred Accounting Order.The
Company attached the direct testimony of several witnesses,Cindy A.Crane.Seth Schwartz,and
Douglas K.Stuver,to its Application.
The mine is currently operated by Energy West Mining Company (“Energy West”),a
wholly owned subsidiary consolidated with PacifiCorp for regulatory purposes.This
Application is filed by PacifiCorp,on its own and on behalf of Energy West.
On January 14,2015,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and
Intervention Deadline.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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 no later
than April 24,2015.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the
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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 Daniel Solander
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Power
P0 Box 83720 201 South Main Street,Suite 2400
Boise,ID 83 720-0074 Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-Mail:[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:
Ted Weston
472 W.Washington Street Rocky Mountain Power
Boise,ID 83702-5918 201 South Main Street,Suite 2300
Salt Lake City,UT 84111
E-Mail:[e-mail]
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 “Case Comment or Question
Form”under the “Consumers”tab,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 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 Rocky Mountain’s Application and
supporting workpapers,testimonies 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 testimonies are also available on the Commission’s web site at
wwvpuc.idaho.gov by clicking on the “File Room”tab at the top of the page.Scroll down to
“Open Electric Cases,”and then click on the case number shown on the first page of this
document.
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NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
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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.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 etseq.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the following schedule for submitting written
comments to the Commission shall be established:
Comment Deadline April 24,2015
Company Reply Comment Deadline May 8,2015
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will 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 April 24,2015.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of February 2015.
PAUL KJELLANDER,RESIDENT
MACK A.REDFORD,COMvlISSIONER
MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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