20170202notice_of_public_hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 2, 2017
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY TO
CHANGE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR
NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN THE STATE
OF IDAHO
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) CASE NO. INT-G-16-02
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) NOTICE OF
) PUBLIC HEARING __________________ )
On August 12, 2016, Intermountain Gas Company applied to the Commission for
authority to increase its rates and charges for natural gas service by $10.2 million ( 4.06%). The
Company requested a September 12, 2016 effective date. The Commission subsequently issued
a Notice of Application and Notice of Intervention Deadline, and suspended the proposed
effective date for 30 days plus 5 months under Idaho Code § 61-622( 4). On November 14, 2016,
the Commission issued a Notice of Schedule, Notice of Public Workshop, and Notice of
Technical 1Iearing. Order No. 33648. The Commission also indicated that a public hearing may
be scheduled at a later date
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will convene public hearing in
this matter to take testimony from customers, public officials, and other interested members of
the public. The public hearing will convene on THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017, AT 7:00 P.M.
{MST), IN THE COMMISSION'S HEARING ROOM, AT 472 W. WASHINGTON,
BOISE, IDAHO. Persons may testify or listen to the proceedings by appearing in the hearing
room at that time. In addition, persons may use a telephone to testify or listen to the proceedings
by calling into the hearing, toll-free: [phone]; Participant Code 76373262. The telephonic
portion of the hearing will be conducted as follows:
• Those wishing to testify call the number beginning at 6:45 p.m. (MST).
• Names will be taken of those wanting to testify as they call in.
• When it is your turn to testify, one of the commissioners will call out your
name. You will then be asked to state your name and address and be
sworn m.
• When you testify we ask that you eliminate any background noise, such as
the TV, radio, etc., in order for us to clearly hear and record your
NOTICE OF PUBLJC HEARING
testimony. At the conclusion of your testimony, you may be asked
questions.
• While people are welcome to listen to the entire hearing, they can speak
only when they testify.
The Commission is conducting this hearing both in person and by telephone in an
effort to make it easier for more customers to participate in the hearing. At this time, the
Commission intends only to hold one hearing for customers, as noted above. If, however, the
Commission receives written comments from customers or other interested persons specifically
asking the Commission to schedule additional in-person public hearings in other parts of the
State, the Commission will consider those requests. Persons desiring the Commission to
consider setting an additional in-person hearing should specifically request such a hearing in
their written comments, and explain why the in-person and telephonic public hearing scheduled
above was insufficient.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you are unable to participate in the public
hearing but would nevertheless like to provide input into the case, you may file written
comments with the Commission about the case through the date of the customer hearing set
above. The comments may be mailed to the Commission at the address referenced in the
following paragraph, or they may be e-mailed by accessing the Commission's home page located
at www.puc.idaho.gov. Scroll to the "Consumers" tab, click the "Utility Case Comment or
Question Form," and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings in this case will be held in
facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate
in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing may ask the Commission to
provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
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 that 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, ID APA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this day of February 2017.
ATTEST:
Diane M. Hanian
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PAULK
ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER
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