20210305Petition to Intervene.pdf

Peter J. Richardson ISB No. 3195
Gregory M. Adams ISB No. 7454
Richardson Adams, PLLC
515 N. 27th Street
P.O. Box 7218
Boise, Idaho 83 702
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
peter@richardsonadam .. com
Attorneys for Cleaiwater Paper Corporation
BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF)
AVISTA CORPORATION FOR THE )
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RA TES )
AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE )
AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO )
ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS )
CUSTOMERS IN THE STA TE OF IDAHO ) ________________ )
CASE NO. AVU-E-21-01
PETITION TO INTERVENE
OF CLEARWATER PAPER
CORPORATION
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COMES NOW, The CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION , hereinafter referred to
as "Intervenor," and pursuant to this Commission's Rules of Procedure, Rule 71 IDAPA
31 .01.01. 71 hereby petitions the Commission for leave to intervene herein and to appear and
participate herein as a party, and as grounds therefore states as follows:
I. The name and address of this Intervenor is:
Clearwater Paper Corporation
c/o Peter J. Richardson
Richardson Adams, PLLC
515 N. 27th St
Boise, Idaho 83702
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
peter@ri hard onanadam .com
Copies of all pleadings, production requests, production responses, Commission orders
and other documents should be provided to Peter J. Richardson as noted above and to:
Dr. Don Reading
6070 Hill Road
Boise, Idaho 83 703
[phone]
dreadi ng@m indspring. com
with electronic copies to:
[e-mail]
terry. [e-mail]
ma I isa. [e-mail]
2. This Intervenor, the Clearwater Paper Corporation is a customer of A vista
Corporation ("Avista") and receives electric utility services from Avista. Clearwater Paper
Corporation claims a direct and substantial interest in this proceeding in that its rates for electric
service from A vista will be affected by the outcome of this proceeding.
3. This Intervenor intends to participate herein as a party, and if necessary, to
introduce evidence, cross-examine witnesses, call and examine witnesses, and be heard in
argument. The nature and quality of evidence which this Intervenor will introduce is dependent
upon the nature and effect of other evidence in this proceeding.
5. Without the opportunity to intervene herein, this Intervenor would be without any
means of participation in this proceeding which may have a material impact on its electric and
natural gas rates and the terms and conditions of such service.
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION PETITION TO INTERVENE
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6. Granting this Intervenor's petition to intervene will not unduly broaden the issues
nor will it prejudice any party to this case.
WHEREFORE, the Clearwater Paper Corporation respectfully requests that this
Commission grant its Petition to Intervene in these proceedings and to appear and participate in
all matters as may be necessary and appropriate; and to present evidence, call and examine
witnesses, present argument and to otherwise fully participate in these proceedings.
DA TED this 5th day of March 2021.
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Peter J. Richardson
Richardson Adams, PLLC
Attorneys for Clearwater Paper
Corporation
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION PETITION TO INTERVENE
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
l HEREBY CERTIFY that on the 5th day of March 2021 I served a true and correct copy of the
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION'S Petition to Intervene in AVU-E-21-01 upon the
following, pursuant to Commission Order No. 34602, by electronic mail only.
Jan Norkyuki
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83 702
[e-mail]
Ron Williams
PO Box 388
802 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ld. 83 702
r n@williamsbradbury. om
Larry Crowley
Energy Strategies Inst.
3738 S. Harris Ranch Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83716
[e-mail]
Brad Purdy
2019 N. 17th Street
Boise, Idaho 83 720
bmpurdy@h tmail.com
John Hammond
Deputy Attorney General
472 West Washington St.
Boise, ld. 83 720-0074
[e-mail] .gov
Vicki M. Baldwin
Parsons Behle & Latimer
201 South Main Street, Suite 1800
Salt Lake city, UT 8411 I
vbaldwin@parson ·behlc.com
David J. Meyer
A vista Corporation
PO Box 3727
1411 W. Mission Ave.
Spokane Washington 99220
[e-mail]
Patrick D. Ehrbar
A vista Corporation
PO Box 3727
1411 E. Mission Ave.
pat.ehrbar@ · rp.com
avistadocke tacorp.com
Benjamin J. Otto
Idaho Conservation League
710 N. 6th St.
Boise, Idaho 83702
[e-mail]
Dainee Gibson-Webb
Idaho Conservation League
7I0N.6th st.
Boise, Idaho 83 702
dgibson-webb@idahocon ervation.org
Norman M. Semanko
800 West Main Street, Suite 1300
Parsons Behle & Latimer
Boise, Idaho 83702
nsemanko@oarson behle.com
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION PETITION TO INTERVENE
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Steve W. Chriss Director, Energy Services
Walmart Inc. 2608 Southeast J Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72716
Stephen.Chriss@walmart. OM
Peter Richardson
CLEARWATER PAPER CORPORATION PETITION TO INTERVENE
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NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
customer hearing in this matter on THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021, AT 6:00 PM (MDT). The
purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers of
the Company. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter 133 430 0807. At
the next window, enter your name, e-mail address and the password ThursdayMeeting. To
participate by telephone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter the passcode 133 430 0807 when
prompted. Those planning on testifying are encouraged to join the hearing at 5:30 PM (MDT).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on the
Company's Application may also file a written comment explaining why the person supports or
opposes the Application. Comments must be filed through the Commission website or by e­
mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the
Commission's home page at 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, the
customer must e-mail the comments to the e-mail addresses listed below. In addition to submitting
the comments to the Commission Secretary, the customer must also e-mail the Company at thee­
mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to
the Commission and Company at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
secretary@puc. idaho. gov
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 34942
For SUEZ Water Idaho Inc.:
Michael C. Creamer
Preston N. Carter
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: [e-mail]
prestoncarter@gi venspursley .com
David Njuguna
Manager-Regulatory Business
Suez Water Management and Services
Company
E-mail: [e-mail]
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NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
technical hearing on TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021, COMMENCING AT 1:30 PM (MDT},
AND CONTINUING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021, AND THURSDAY, APRIL 22,
2021, if necessary. A technical hearing is an opportunity for parties to the case to present witnesses
and testimony (including exhibits). See IDAPA 31.01.01.241.04. Non-parties interested in
listening to the testimony and presentations at the technical hearing can attend the meeting using
the information below:
Day Start time To participate online To participate by
(MDT) telephone
April 20, 1:30 PM Visit idahogov.webex.com and Call 1-415-655-0001, and
2021 enter 133 596 6873. At the next enter access code
window, enter your name, e-mail 133 596 6873
address and the password
Tuesday Meeting
April 21, TBD at close of Visit idahogov. webex.com and Call 1-415-655-0001, and
2021 hearing on April enter 133 759 4530. At the next enter access code
20,2021 window, enter your name, e-mail 133 759 4530
address and the password
Wednesday Meeting
April 22, TBD at close of Visit idahogov.webex.com and Call 1-415-655-0001, and
2021 hearing on April enter 133 928 5445. At the next enter access code
21,2021 window, enter your name, e-mail 133 928 5445
address and the password
ThursdayMeetin2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person needing special accommodations
to participate in the hearings and workshop noticed in this Order should contact the Commission
for assistance. The request for assistance must be received at least five ( 5) working days before
the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
Ill
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 34942 4
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents are also
available on the Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "WATER" 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 matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the procedural schedule proposed by the parties and
set forth in the above Notice of Scheduling is approved.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff hold a telephonic, public,
informational, customer workshop on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 6:00 PM MDT.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a telephonic customer
hearing at which customers and interested members of the public may testify on Thursday, April
15, 2021. at 6:00 PM {MDT).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a telephonic technical
hearing for the parties to offer evidence and examine witnesses on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at
1:30 PM {MDT). The telephonic technical hearing will continue Wednesday, April 21 , 2021, and
Thursday, April 22, 2021 , if necessary.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34781, issued September 17, 2020. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission
electronically and shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See
Rule 14.02. Service between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 34942 5
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 5th day
of March 2021.
~~ KR TINERAPER, coM1SUsiNER
ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
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