20230322Order_No_35718.pdf

ORDER NO. 35718 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 22, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF AVISTA CORPORATION FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC AND
NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO ELECTRIC
AND NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS IN THE
STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NOS. AVU-E-23-01
AVU-G-23-01

ORDER NO. 35718

On March 14, 2023, the NW Energy Coalition (“NWEC”) moved the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission (“Commission”), under Commission Rule of Procedure 43.031 and Idaho Bar
Commission Rule (“IBCR”) 227, for an Order approving the limited admission, pro hac vice, of
F. Diego Rivas in this matter. The Motion was signed and attested to by local counsel Marie
Callaway Kellner of Boise, Idaho (Idaho State Bar License No. 8470).
In the Motion, Mr. Rivas certifies that he is an active member in good standing of the
Montana State Bar who maintains the regular practice of law in Montana. He further declares that
he is not an Idaho resident or currently licensed to practice law in Idaho.
Ms. Kellner and Mr. Rivas certify that a copy of the Motion has been served on all other
parties to this case, and that a copy of the Motion, accompanied by a $325 fee and certificate of
good standing, have been submitted to the Idaho State Bar. Ms. Kellner acknowledges that her
attendance shall be required at all Commission proceedings in which Mr. Rivas appears, unless
specifically excused by the Commission.
COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Commission has reviewed and considered the Motion and applicable rules, including
IBCR 227 and Commission Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.03, IDAPA 31.01.01.019 and 043.03.
Based on the filings of record and certified representations of Ms. Kellner and Mr. Rivas, we find
that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of limited admission of Mr.
Rivas as legal counsel for NWEC in this matter. We further find good reason to excuse the
appearance of Ms. Kellner from appearing on behalf of NWEC in this docket unless otherwise
required by the Commission or needed by Mr. Rivas.

1 Commission Rule of Procedure 19 also pertains to motions for pro hac vice admission.
ORDER NO. 35718 2
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Commission has jurisdiction in this case and over this Motion pursuant to Idaho Code,
Title 61, and the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, 31.01.01.000 et seq.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is granted, F. Diego Rivas is hereby granted
limited admission as legal counsel for NWEC.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of Marie Callaway Kellner is excused
from appearing on behalf of NWEC in this matter unless otherwise required by the Commission
or needed by F. Diego Rivas.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 22nd day of
March 2023.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

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EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

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Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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