20221220Order_No_35633.pdf

ORDER NO. 35633 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 20, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF INTERMOUNTAIN
GAS COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR NATURAL GAS
SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NO. INT-G-22-07

ORDER NO. 35633

On December 9, 2022, the Alliance of Western Energy Consumers (“AWEC”) 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 Chad M. Stokes in this matter. The Motion was signed and attested to by Jonathan J.
Cavanagh of Portland, Oregon (Idaho State Bar License No. 8609).
In the Motion, Mr. Stokes certifies that he is an active member in good standing of the
Oregon State Bar who maintains the regular practice of law in Oregon. He further declares that he
is not an Idaho resident or licensed to practice law in Idaho.
Mr. Cavanagh and Mr. Stokes 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. Mr. Cavanagh acknowledges that his
attendance shall be required at all Commission proceedings in which Mr. Stokes 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 Mr. Cavanagh and Mr. Stokes, we
find that reasonable grounds have been demonstrated to justify the granting of limited admission
of Mr. Stokes as legal counsel for AWEC in this matter. We further find good reason to excuse the
appearance of Mr. Cavanagh in further proceedings in this docket unless needed by Mr. Stokes.
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.

1 Commission Rule of Procedure 19 also pertains to motions for pro hac vice admission.
ORDER NO. 35633 2
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is granted; Chad M. Stokes is hereby granted
limited admission as legal counsel for AWEC.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attendance of Jonathan J. Cavanagh is excused from
all further proceedings in Case No. INT-G-22-07 unless needed by Chad M. Stokes.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 20th day of
December 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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