20111027IPC Comments.pdf

LISA D. NORDSTROM
Lead Counsel
Inordstromtâidahopower.com
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An IDACORP Company
October 26, 2011
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
Re: Case No. RUL-U-11-01
UPDA TlNG THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S SAFETY
AND ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Idaho .Power Company ("Idaho Powet') appreciates the opportunity to comment
on proposed changes to the Idaho Public Utilties Commission's Safety and Accident
Reporting Rules (IDAPA 31.11.01), especially Rule 101's proposed adoption of the
2012 National Electric Safety Code ("NESC"). Idaho Power has conducted an
extensive review of the 2012 edition of the NESC and supports the adoption thereof in
Rule 101.
The 2012 NESC wil require several significant changes to Idaho Powets
operations - most notably due to revised arc flash ratings, AC live-work minimum
approach distances (NESC Table 444-1 ),and joint trench requirements (NESC Rule
320B5). In anticipation that Idaho Legislature wil adopt the 2012 NESC as proposed in
Rule 101, Idaho Power is presently modifying its business practices and interactions
with other utilities to meet or exceed the new standards set forth in the 2012 NESC.
Very truly yours,
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Lisa D. Nordstrom
LDN:csb
1221 W. Idaho St. (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, 10 83707