20220622Notice_of_Petition_Order_No_35441.pdf

NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35441 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 22, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF COMMISSION
STAFF’S PETITION TO UPDATE THE
COMMISSION’S SAFETY AND ACCIDENT
RULES BY SPECIAL ORDER
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CASE NO. GNR-U-22-04

NOTICE OF PETITION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35441

On June 17, 2022, the Staff of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Staff”), petitioned
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) for an order updating the Commission’s
Safety and Accident Rules. Staff requests the amended language become effective August 15,
2022.
The Commission now provides Notice of the Petition and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing a public comment deadline and a Staff reply deadline.
NOTICE OF PETITION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff petitioned the Commission to amend the
“Fatality and Hospitalization Reporting” requirements in Safety and Accident Reporting Rule
301.01 to require regulated utilities to notify the Commission Secretary by telephone and email
within 24 hours of a fatality or hospitalization.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition and Attachment A are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. All documents are
also available on the Commission’s website at http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click on the “MULTI-
UTILITY” icon, select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of this
document.
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.
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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified

NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35441 2
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201-204 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201-.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 persons desiring to state a position on this Petition
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Petition. Persons
who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments. Persons
or utilities interested in filing written comments must do so within twenty-one (21) days of
the service date of this Order. Comments must be filed through the Commission’s website or by
e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the
Commission’s website at http://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, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary at the e-mail addresses listed
below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission at this
address:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
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

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff must file any reply comments
within twenty-eight (28) days of the service date of this Order.
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 final
order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.

NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35441 3
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Staff’s Petition be processed by Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons or utilities interested in filing written
comments must do so within twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Order. Commission
Staff must file any reply comments within twenty-eight (28) days of the service date of this Order.
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.
DONE by order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 22nd day of
June 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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