20230405Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_35726.pdf

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 35726 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 5, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY AUTHORIZING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOARDMAN-TO-
HEMINGWAY 500-KV TRANSMISSION
LINE PROJECT
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CASE NO. PAC-E-23-01

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOP

ORDER NO. 35726

On January 27, 2023, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp (“Company”) filed
an application (“Application”) requesting an order granting a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity (“CPCN”) for Energy Gateway Segment H, the Boardman-to-Hemingway 500-
kilovolt (“kV”) transmission line (“B2H” or “Project”). The Company will co-own B2H with
Idaho Power Company (“IPC”), which recently filed its own CPCN application for the Project in
Case No. IPC-E-23-01.
On February 8, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 35678. Subsequently, the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association,
Inc. and Bayer Corporation petitioned to intervene. On February 24, 2023, the Commission granted
intervention to both parties. Order No. 35686. On March 8, 2023, the Commission Secretary issued
a Notice of Parties.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal technical 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. 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons must file comments by May 25, 2023. Comments must be filed through the
Commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment
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electronically, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Case
Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. To file by e-mail, the customer must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary
and the Company at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then
comments may be mailed to the Commission and Company at these addresses:

For the Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For the Company:

Mark Alder
John Hutchings
Carla Scarsella
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Katherine McDowell
Adam Lowney
McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
419 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 400
Portland, Oregon 97205
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
June 8, 2023.
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
accordingly. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the Commission will
consider them in making its final decision.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a Public Customer
Hearing at a date and location set in a subsequent Commission order.
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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 35726 3

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff (“Staff”) will hold a virtual,
online, public, informational workshop on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m.
(MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m. (MDT), or after all customer questions have been answered,
whichever comes first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of
the Application. At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application.
Following the presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application. To
participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001, enter meeting number 2459 471 9482
when prompted, and enter the password 93363723. To participate online, please visit
idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2459 471 9482. Then, click on the green
“Join” button. At the next window, please enter the password WednesdayMeeting. Next, please
click on the green “Join Webinar” button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-
mail address, and then click on the “next” button. Then click on the green “Join Webinar” button.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by May 25, 2023. The Company must file any reply comments by June 8,
2023.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff shall hold a virtual public
informational workshop on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending
at 9:00 p.m. (MDT), or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.

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ORDER NO. 35726 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 5th day of
April 2023.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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