Washington State's Approval
The State of Washington's utility regulatory agency has primary jurisdiction over the Naches. In its supplemental testimony8 PacifiCorp provided a copy the Order Granting Application, dated October 9, 2002, that is the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission's approval of the transaction.
In addition, PacifiCorp received authority for the transfer from the Oregon Public Utilities Commission on November 12, 2002.9 The Wyoming Public Service Commission gave verbal authority for the transfer on December 30, 2002. The transaction does not require formal approval under the rules of the Utah Public Service Commission. Idaho Public Service Commission approval is not required.10 In light of these assurances, especially the formal approval of the State of Washington where the plant is physically located, this Commission is able to issue a final decision without regulatory approvals pending elsewhere.
8 Supplemental Exhibit 501. 9 Supplemental Exhibit 502. 10 Supplemental Testimony Exhibit 500, pages 1-2.
