3. Revisions to the Energy Utility
Rate Case Plan

Appendix A to the Proposed Decision contained the version of the Rate Case Plan adopted in D.93-07-030. The number of copies and service requirements for the NOI to file a GRC and application itself were not consistent with the requirements of the Rules of Practice and Procedure and resulted in production of unneeded copies, wasting precious natural resources.

Appendix A attached to this decision now incorporates revisions to the current energy utility rate case plan that were proposed to bring the Rate Case Plan into conformance with the current Rules of Practice and Procedure. We adopt the following changes:

· Utilities will serve, but not file, their NOI to file a GRC. Verification of service will be made by letter upon the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), with an attached service list. The utility will serve seven copies of the NOI and proposed testimony, and three copies of workpapers on the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA).

· GRC applications will be filed, consistent with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and/or Resolution ALJ-188, depending on mode of filing. In addition to the standard requirements of the Rules, two hard copies of application and testimony will be served on the Chief ALJ, and seven copies of application and testimony and three copies of workpapers will be served upon the DRA project manager.