20190829notice_of_application_order_no_34430.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 29,2019
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.AVU-G-19-05
OF AVISTA TO MODIFY SCHEDULES 131,)
132,146,AND 182 AND TO ADD SCHEDULE )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
181 IN ORDER TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS )APPLICABLE TO INTERRUPTIBLE AND )NOTICE OF
TRANSPORTATION CUSTOMERS AND )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
UPDATE ITS CURTAILMENT PROCESS )
)ORDER NO.34430
On August 14,2019,Avista ("Avista"or "Company")submitted Tariff Advice No.19-
01-G ("Tariff Advice"),requesting to modify its Schedules 131,132,146,and 182,plus create a
Schedule 181.The Company's proposed tariff modifications are designed to clarify provisions that
apply to interruptible and transportation customers,and the curtailment processes for all natural
gas customers.The Company asks that the proposed changes take effect September 27,2019.
At the August 27,2019 Decision Meeting,Commission Staff noted that the Company's
proposed Tariff Advice would increase the curtailment penalty from $1 per therm to $10 per therm.
The Commission finds the public should be allowed an opportunityto comment on this proposed
increase.
With this Order,the Commission converts the Tariff Advice into an Applicationto be
processed by Modified Procedure,suspends the Company's proposed effective date,and
establishes public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to open a new schedule,
Schedule 181-Natural Gas Transportation Service Terms and Conditions ("Schedule 181"),by
moving the applicable language from Schedule 146 and revising it,as appropriate,to encourage
consistency between the Company's other jurisdictions.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Company proposes to revise language in
Schedules 131 and 132-InterruptibleService,to ensure consistency with the language from
Schedule 181.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Company proposes to change the name of
Schedule 182 to "Plan for Natural Gas Curtailment."The Company also proposes to:1)clarify the
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curtailment process by schedule instead of by usage if a curtailment event occurs;I and 2)increase
the curtailment penalty from $1 per therm to $10 per therm for customers who have their service
curtailed but continue to use gas.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documents
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission's office.These documents are also available on the
Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click on the "Open Cases"link under the heading
"Gas"and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
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.
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,including Idaho Code
§§61-307,61-501-61-503,and 61-622 .The Commission may enter any final Order consistent
with its authority under Title 61.
SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that,given the public interest in having adequate
time to comment on this case,the Commission finds it appropriate to suspend the Company's
proposed effective date of September 27,2019,for a period of 30 days plus five (5)months,unless
the Commission issues an earlier order accepting,rejecting,or modifying the Company's
Application.See Idaho Code §61-622(4).
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determinedthat the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter,and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through204 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure,IDAPA
31.01.01.201through .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 by no
I The order of curtailment in the Company's proposed Tariff 182 is as follows:1)Schedule 146-transportation of customer-owned gas;2)
Schedule 111 and 112-Large General Service customers;3)Schedule 101-General Service customers;and 4)Essential Human Needs
customers.
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later than 21 days from the service 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 may be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
For the Commission:For the Company:
Commission Secretary Linda Gervais
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Avista Utilities
PO Box 83720 P.O.Box 3727
Boise,ID 83720-0074 1411 E.Mission Ave.
Spokane,WA 99220-3727
Street Address for Express Mail:email:[e-mail]
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918 email:dockets avistacorp.com
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 "Utility 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company may file reply comments,if
necessary,by no later than 28 days from the service date of this Order.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's proposed September 27,2019
effective date is suspended for a period of 30 days plus five (5)months,unless the Commission
issues an earlier order accepting,rejecting,or modifying the Application.See Idaho Code §61-
622(4).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by
Modified Procedure,Rule 201-204.See IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.Persons interested in
submitting written comments must do so by no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.The Company may file reply comments,if necessary,by no later than 28 days from the
service date of this order.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this 2
day of August 2019.
PAUL KJELI/AN R,PRESIDENT
KRI INE RAPER,MISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane M.Hani
Commission Secretary
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