8. Comments on Proposed Decision

This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to § 311(g)(2), the otherwise applicable 30-day period for public review and comment is waived.

Findings of Fact

1. In light of the parties' settlement and given the completeness of the Settlement Agreement and Joint Motion seeking its approval, the ALJ held no hearings.

2. This Settlement Agreement is an "all party" settlement that commands the unanimous sponsorship of all active parties.

3. The parties to this Settlement Agreement are fairly representative of the affected interests.

4. No term of the Settlement Agreement contravenes statutory provisions or prior Commission decisions.

5. The $1.23 million revenue requirement will result in rates which are just and reasonable.

6. The Settlement Agreement conveys to the Commission sufficient information to permit the Commission to discharge its future regulatory obligations with respect to the parties and their interest.

7. The Settlement Agreement is (1) reasonable in light of the record; (2) consistent with the law; (3) in the public interest; and (4) an acceptable outcome to a pending proceeding that avoids the time, expense and uncertainty of litigation on the issues raised in this application.

8. The matter was submitted on September 28, 2010.

Conclusions of Law

9. The settlement between PacifiCorp and Division of Ratepayer Advocates is an all-party settlement.

10. The Settlement Agreement is not adverse to the public interest and should be approved.

11. With the filing of the settlement, this proceeding becomes an uncontested matter. In accepting the settlement, we are granting the relief requested.

12. No hearings are necessary.

13. In order to provide timely direction to the parties and any interested persons or entities, this order should be effective immediately.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

14. The August 19, 2010 Joint Motion of PacifiCorp and the Division of Ratepayer Advocates for Approval and Adoption of Settlement Agreement is granted and the Settlement Agreement is approved.

15. PacifiCorp will amortize the $1.23 million in revenue requirement and recover it in rates set forth in a new tariff rider, Schedule S-96, as set forth in Appendix C to the Settlement Agreement, with the rates to become effective on January 1, 2011. Within thirty days of the effective date of this decision, PacifiCorp shall make a Tier 1 advice letter compliance filing of the new tariffs in Schedule S-96.

16. The preliminary determination regarding the need for hearing is changed from yes to no. Hearings are not necessary.

17. Application 10-05-009 is closed.

This order is effective today.

Dated October 14, 2010, at San Francisco, California.

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