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Docket No:  UM 1045 Docket Name:  NORTHWEST NATURAL PURCHASE OF PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC Submit Public Comment
Subject Company:  NORTHWEST NATURAL    
In the Matter of the Application of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY for an Order Authorizing NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO to Exercise Substantial Influence Over the Policies and Actions of PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY and...
Filing Date:  11/28/2001      
Order:  02-358Order Signed:  5/31/2002 
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Date: 5/31/2002 Action:  ORDER  Getdocs  
  Order No:   02-358 
  Description
Order No. 02-358, signed by Chairman Roy Hemmingway, Commissioner Lee Beyer, and Commissioner Joan H. Smith. DISPOSITION: APPLICATION DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Copies served to UM 1045 service list via mail on 5/31/02. 
Date: 5/20/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL 's providing a copy of the Termination Agreement signed by the parties on 5/17/02; FAXED by James Fell. Hard copy rec'd 5/20/02. 
Date: 5/16/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Northwest Industrial Gas Users letter agreeing to cancel the scheduling conference set for 5/17/02; FAXED by Edward Finklea. Hard copy rec'd 5/17/02. 
Date: 5/16/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues ruling; DISPOSITION: MAY 17 CONFERENCE CANCELLED; DOCKET HELD IN ABEYANCE. Copies served via email and regular mail on 5/16/02. 
Date: 5/16/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL 's letter advising that NW Natural and Enron are finalizing an agreement to terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA), and indicating that the termination agreement will not be effective until approved by the Bankruptcy Court; FAXED by James Fell. Hard copy rec'd 5/17/02. 
Date: 5/16/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
ICNU's letter stating no objection to NW Natural's request for a short postponement, but oppose an open-ended extension to the scheduling conference; FAXED by Melinda Davison. Hard copy rec'd 5/17/02. 
Date: 5/16/2002 Action:  MOTION   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL 's letter requesting postponement of the 5/17/02 scheduling conference, as they do not have sufficient resolution to Enron's bankruptcy filing; FAXED by James Fell. Hard copy rec'd 5/17/02. 
Date: 5/10/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC 's Confidential responses as to ts decision not to write off the receivables from PFH II in its 201 SEC Form 10-K as Attachments 1 & 1-A(Confidential documents located in locked cabinet Env. #___); Filed by Patrick Hager. 
Date: 5/8/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Enron's letter to ALJ Grant advising the Commission that on May 3, 2002 Enron Corp. presented a process to its Unsecured Creditors Committee to maximize value to creditors by moving the company's core energy assets out of bankruptcy (with enclosures); Filed by David White. 
Date: 4/25/2002 Action:  CONFERENCE   
  Description
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for 5/17/2002 10:00 AM City: SALEM Room: MHR--1ST FLOOR Building: OPUC Address: 550 CAPITOL ST NE Reporter: POLVI, KELLY Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE -- Notice served to UM 1045 service list via mail on 4/25/02.  
Date: 4/16/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC's Final SEC Form 10-K (Number 1-5532-99). Filed by Patrick G. Hager. 
Date: 4/2/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues ruling. Disposition: Petition to Intervene (of Edward A. Wolovich) Granted with Conditions. Copies served via mail on 4/2/02. 
Date: 3/21/2002 Action:  TRANSCRIPT   
  Description
Transcript of 3/19/02 Scheduling Conference (pgs. 1-21). Filed by Kelly Lee Polvi (dated 3/20/02). 
Date: 3/19/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues memorandum. (Modifications to the procedural schedule adopted). Copies provided electronically and via mail on 3/19/02. 
Date: 3/19/2002 Action:  TRANSCRIPT   
  Description
Transcript of March 4, 2002 public comment hearing (pgs. 1-109) including ASCII disk provided electronically on 3/15/02. Filed by Deborah Solheim (dated 3/15/02). 
Date: 3/18/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Reply to Applicants' Answer to ICNU's Motion to Hold this Proceeding in Abeyance. Faxed by Melinda J. Davison. Hard copy received 3/19/02. 
Date: 3/14/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NW NATURAL's Response to INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Reply to Applicants' Motion to Amend Procedural Schedule. Faxed by Jennie L. Bricker. Hard copy received 3/15/02. 
Date: 3/12/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NW Natural's letter to ALJ Grant confirming request for one-day extension that's been granted. Faxed by James F. Fell. Hard copy received 3/18/02. 
Date: 3/11/2002 Action:  CONFERENCE   
  Description
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for 3/19/2002 10:30 AM City: SALEM Room: MHR--1ST FLOOR Building: OPUC Address: 550 CAPITOL ST NE Reporter: POLVI, KELLI Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL Notice of Scheduling Conference provided electronically and via mail to UM 1045 service list on 3/11/02.  
Date: 3/8/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Staff's letter to ALJ Grant requesting prehearing conference to discuss the procedural schedule. Provided electronically (dated 3/7/02). Hard copy received in AHD 3/12/02. 
Date: 3/7/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues Memorandum. Applicant's response due 3/13/02. Copies provided electronically and via mail. 
Date: 3/6/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Reply to Applicant's Motion to Amend Procedural Schedule. Provided electronically and faxed by Melinda J. Davison. Hard copy received 3/7/02. 
Date: 3/6/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
THE OREGONIAN's Affidavit of Publication, regarding legal notice of continued public comment hearing (taking place on 3/4/02) published 2/27/02 and 3/4/02. Filed by Darlene Dorman and Allan Collins (dated 3/5/02). 
Date: 3/1/2002 Action:  PUBLIC COMMENT   
  Description
CITIZEN: Michael R. Van Handel is concerned with the proposed merger and requests to be added to the UM1045 service list as an interested person. Provided electronically through Consumer Services Division. 
Date: 2/28/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Applicant's letter to ALJ Grant regarding minor clarification of the Motion to Amend Procedural Schedule. Faxed by Jennie L. Bricker. Hard copy received 3/1/02. 
Date: 2/28/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues ruling. Disposition: Schedule Suspended Pending Ruling on Motion. Reply to the Applicants' motion due 3/6/02. Copies provided electronically and via mail to UM 1045 service list on 2/28/02. 
Date: 2/27/2002 Action:  MOTION   
  Description
Applicant's Motion to Amend the Procedural Schedule (with proposed Schedule as supporting Attachment A). Faxed by Jennie L. Bricker. Hard copy received 2/28/02. 
Date: 2/27/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
OREGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION and OREGON CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION notice of withdrawing interventions and request representatives names (Brant Wolf, Mike Dewey, Richard A. Finnigan) be removed from the UM 1045 service list. Filed by Richard A. Finnigan (dated 2/25/02). 
Date: 2/27/2002 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Petition to Intervene of Edward A. Wolovich (cover letter dated 2/25/02). 
Date: 2/26/2002 Action:  OTHER CORRESPONDENCE (ACKN, SVC, LTR)   
  Description
Request to add Michael McIlrath to UM 1045 service list as an interested person. 
Date: 2/22/2002 Action:  HEARING   
  Description
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING scheduled 3/4/2002 7:00 PM City: PORTLAND Room: AUDITORIUM Building: THE PORTLAND BUILDING Address: 1120 SW 5TH Reporter: SOLHEIM, D. Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING provided electronically and mailed to UM 1045 service list, also mailed to 25 individuals (that attended the 2/7/02 public comment hearing); and faxed to The Oregonian for legal publication on 2/22/02.  
Date: 2/20/2002 Action:  PUBLIC COMMENT   
  Description
CITIZEN: Lois Ellis is concerned with the proposed merger and requests to be added to the UM1045 service list as an interested person. Provided electronically through Consumer Services Division. 
Date: 2/20/2002 Action:  PUBLIC COMMENT   
  Description
CITIZENS: JoAnne & Howard Knowles are concerned with the proposed merger and request to be added to the UM1045 service list as interested persons. Provided electronically through Consumer Services Division. 
Date: 2/20/2002 Action:  TRANSCRIPT   
  Description
Transcript of February 7, 2002 public comment hearing (pgs. 1-61) including ASCII disk. Filed by Pamela L. Hays (dated 2/16/02). 
Date: 2/20/2002 Action:  TRANSCRIPT   
  Description
Transcript of February 6, 2002 public comment hearing (pgs. 1-45) including ASCII disk. Filed by Pamela L. Hays (dated 2/18/02). 
Date: 2/19/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Issues Statement of UTILITY REFORM PROJECT, LLOYD MARBET, and LARRY TUTTLE. Filed by Daniel W. Meek (dated 2/13/02) and provided electronically on 2/13/02. 
Date: 2/14/2002 Action:  PUBLIC COMMENT   
  Description
CITIZEN: Susan Halsten requests to be added to the UM 1045 service list as an interested person. Provided electronically through Consumer Services Division. 
Date: 2/14/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from CITIZENS' UTILITY BOARD related to modified protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Jason Eisdorfer, Jeffrey A. Bissonnette, and Robert T. Jenks. Filed by Robert T. Jenks. 
Date: 2/14/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues ruling. Disposition: Petitions to Intervene Granted with Conditions (for TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT and VULCAN POWER COMPANY). Copies provided to UM 1045 service list electronically and via mail on 2/14/02. 
Date: 2/14/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
CITY OF PORTLAND Intervenor Issues. Dated and provided electronically on 2/13/02. Filed by Benjamin E. Walters. 
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
COMMUNITY ACTION DIRECTORS OF OREGON and OREGON ENERGY COORDINATORS ASSOCIATION Intervenor Issues. Faxed by Debra Kennedy. 
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Issues List of the CITIZENS' UTILITY BOARD OF OREGON. Provided electronically and faxed by Bob Jenks. Hard copy received on 2/14/02.  
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Issues List. Provided electronically and faxed by Melinda J. Davison. Hard copy received 2/14/02. 
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Issues List of the NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS. Faxed by Edward A. Finklea. Hard copy received 2/14/02. 
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
CALPINE CORPORATION's Issues List. Faxed by Mark P. Trinchero. Hard copy received 2/14/02.  
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Proposed Acquisition Conditions of FRED MEYER STORES. Filed by Michael L. Kurtz (cover letter dated 2/12/02). 
Date: 2/13/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Staff Issues List. Filed by Stephanie S. Andrus. Electronic copy provided on disk. 
Date: 2/12/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
MULTNOMAH COUNTY Intervenor Issues. Provided electronically and faxed by Katie Gaetjens. Hard copy received 2/13/02. 
Date: 2/12/2002 Action:  TRANSCRIPT   
  Description
Transcript of January 29, 2002 Presentations Before the Commission (Volume I-pgs. 1-95). Filed by Lorrie R. Chinn (dated 2/9/02). ASCII disk received on 2/25/02. 
Date: 2/12/2002 Action:  PUBLIC COMMENT   
  Description
CITIZEN: Professor Tom Dunn is concerned with the proposed merger and requests to be added to the UM 1045 service list as an interested person. Provided electronically through Consumer Services Division. 
Date: 2/11/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by James F. Fell on behalf of NW NATURAL HOLDCO and NW NATURAL. Filed by Jennie L. Bricker (cover letter dated 2/8/02). 
Date: 2/7/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
THE OREGONIAN's Affidavit of Publication, regarding legal notice of public comment hearings (taking place on 2/6/02 and 2/7/02) published 1/28/02 and 2/4/02. Filed by Darlene Dosman and Alan Collins (dated 2/5/02). 
Date: 2/7/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Brant Wolf on behalf of OREGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION and Mike Dewey on behalf of OREGON CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION. Filed by Richard A. Finnigan (cover letter dated 2/4/02). 
Date: 2/6/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
THE STATESMAN JOURNAL's Affidavit of Publication, regarding legal notice of public comment hearings (taking place on 2/6/02 and 2/7/02) published 1/28/02 and 2/4/02. Filed by Jennifer Reed and Patricia Ann Garrett (dated 2/5/02). 
Date: 2/6/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NW Natural's Letter to Chairman Roy Hemmingway RE: Status Report on Bank Syndication for NW Natural's Acquisition of PGE w/supporting attachment [confidential -- located in locked cabinet env. #199]. Filed by Bruce R. DeBolt (dated 2/5/02). Located in 13RC0458 BOX 2 OF 7. 
Date: 2/5/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Paul J. Kaufman of ENRON CORP. Filed by Michael Morgan (cover letter dated 2/4/02). 
Date: 2/5/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NW NATURAL's Answer in Opposition to VULCAN POWER COMPANY's Petition to Intervene. Faxed by Jennie L. Bricker. Hard copy received 2/6/02. 
Date: 2/1/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from CITY OF PORTLAND related to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Benjamin Walters, Susan Anderson, David Tooze, and Michael Armstrong. Filed by Benjamin Walters (cover letter dated 1/31/02). 
Date: 1/31/2002 Action:  SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL's Supplemental Application RE: Condition 5(d) Proposed Applicable FERC Accounts/Subaccounts with Supporting Exhibits 1, 2, and 3. Filed by Susan K. Ackerman. 
Date: 1/28/2002 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT's Petition to Intervene. Faxed by Clark I. Balfour. Hard copy received 1/29/02. 
Date: 1/28/2002 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
VULCAN POWER COMPANY's Petition to Intervene. Faxed by Mark Albert. Hard copy received 1/30/02. 
Date: 1/28/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues memorandum (regarding presentation agenda). Copies provided electronically and via mail to UM 1045 service list on 1/28/02. 
Date: 1/25/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Staff's Notice of Intent to Make Presentation to Commission. Provided electronically and filed by Stephanie Andrus. 
Date: 1/25/2002 Action:  OTHER CORRESPONDENCE (ACKN, SVC, LTR)   
  Description
MULTNOMAH COUNTY's request to replace Susan Clark's name on the UM 1045 service list with Katie Gaetjens. Filed by Ruth Peake for Katie Gaetjens. (dated 1/24/02). 
Date: 1/25/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Notice of Intent to Participate at the presentation session before the Commission on 1/29/02. Filed by Melinda J. Davison (dated 1/24/02). 
Date: 1/24/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS' Notice of Presentation. Faxed by Edward A. Finklea. Hard copy received 1/25/02. 
Date: 1/24/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NW NATURAL and NW NATURAL HOLDCO's Notice of Presentations Before Commission (intend to consolidate presentation with Portland General Electric Company and Enron Corp.) Faxed by James F. Fell. Hard copy received 1/25/02. 
Date: 1/24/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
FRED MEYER STORES' Notice of Presentation Before Commission. Filed by Michael L. Kurtz (cover letter dated 1/22/02). 
Date: 1/22/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from CITY OF PORTLAND related to Standard Protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Benjamin Walters, David Tooze, Susan Anderson, and Michael Armstrong. Filed by Benjamin Walters (cover letter dated 1/18/02). 
Date: 1/17/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY related to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by J. Jeffrey Dudley, Sheila M. Cox, Alex Tooman, Jay Tinker, Douglas Kuns, Randall J. Dahlgren, Launa B. Harmon, Sharon K. Noell, Patrick G. Hager, III, Sara Cardwell, and Pamela G. Lesh. Faxed by J. Jeffrey Dudley. Hard copy received 1/22/02. 
Date: 1/17/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS related to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Ed Finklea, Chad Stokes, Donald Schoenbeck, and Robynn L. Woodbury with supporting attachment: Regulatory & Cogeneration Services, Inc. memo and list of clients. Faxed by Chad Stokes. Hard copy received 1/18/02. 
Date: 1/16/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
CALPINE CORPORATION's Signatory pages related to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Mark P. Trinchero. Filed by Debbie J. Reed. 
Date: 1/16/2002 Action:  HEARING   
  Description
PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING scheduled 2/7/2002 7:00 PM City: PORTLAND Room: LARGE MTG RM Building: MIDLAND LIBRARY Address: 805 SE 122ND AVENUE Reporter: HAYS, PAMELA Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS -- Copies provided electronically and via mail to UM 1045 service list on 1/16/02. Copies faxed to Statesman Journal and Oregonian for publication.  
Date: 1/16/2002 Action:  HEARING   
  Description
PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING scheduled 2/6/2002 7:00 PM City: SALEM Room: LOUCK'S LECTURE HALL Building: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Address: 585 LIBERT STREET SE Reporter: HAYS, PAMELA Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS -- Copies provided electronically and via mail to UM 1045 service list on 1/16/02. Copies faxed to Statesman Journal and Oregonian for publication.  
Date: 1/16/2002 Action:  HEARING   
  Description
PRESENTATIONS BEFORE COMMISSION scheduled 1/29/2002 1:30 PM begin, 1/29/2002 4:00 PM end. City: SALEM Room: MHR--1ST FLOOR Building: OPUC Address: 550 CAPITOL ST NE Reporter: CHINN, LORRIE Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL NOTICE OF PRESENTATIONS BEFORE COMMISSION -- Copies provided electronically and via mail to UM 1045 service list on 1/16/02.  
Date: 1/15/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES related to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Melinda J. Davison, John W. Wilson, Molly Smith, Henry Einhorn, and Roger R. Rodriguez. Faxed by Julia R. Meier. Hard copy received 1/16/02. 
Date: 1/14/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES related to Modified Protective Order No. 02-001 executed by Melinda J. Davison, S. Bradley VanCleve, Irion Sanger, Matthew Perkins, Donald Schoenbeck, Robynn L. Woodbury, Lincoln Wolverton, and John W. Wilson. Faxed by Julia R. Meier. Hard copy received 1/15/02. 
Date: 1/14/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues ruling. Disposition: Petitions to Intervene Granted. (For City of Portland, NW Energy Coalition, Oregon Telecommunications Association (OTA), Community Action Directors of Oregon (CADO) and Oregon Energy Coordinators Association (OECA), League of Oregon Cities, Utility Reform Project, Lloyd K. Marbet, and Laurence Tuttle, and Oregon Cable Telecommunications Association (OCTA). Copies provided electronically to the UM 1045 service list and via mail. 
Date: 1/11/2002 Action:  CANCELLATION/CHANGE   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY's Revised Notice of Clarification Session (initially rescheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2002), now set for: DATE: Friday, January 11, 2002 TIME: 9:30 am -- Noon, Mark S. Dodson 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Bruce R. DeBolt LOCATION: NW Natural, 220 NW Second Avenue, 12th Floor, Portland, Oregon (Ask the Guard for temporary security passes to the 12th Floor) Filed by Jennie L. Bricker (dated 1/10/02). 
Date: 1/9/2002 Action:  ORDER  Getdocs  
  Order No:   02-001 
  Description
Order No. 02-001--Modified Protective Order Signed by Chairman Roy Hemmingway, Commissioner Lee Beyer, and Commissioner Joan H. Smith. Disposition: Motion for Approval of Modified Protective Order Granted. Copies provided to UM 1045 service list electronically on 1/9/02 and via mail on 1/10/02.  
Date: 1/9/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL's Notice of Informal Bankruptcy Workshop, set for: Tuesday, January 15, 2002, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, @ Stoel Rives LLP, 26th Floor - Conf. Rm. 2, 900 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Filed by Jennie L. Bricker (dated 1/8/02). 
Date: 1/8/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Michael M. Morgan, David F. White, Zachary Wright, Pat Shepherd, and Spencer Fisher (representing ENRON). Faxed by Michael M. Morgan. Hard copy received 1/9/02. 
Date: 1/8/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Paul J. Kaufman and Pamela G. Lesh. Faxed by J. Jeffrey Dudley. Hard copy received 1/10/02. 
Date: 1/8/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY's Notice of Data Room Availability [commencing 1/7/02 -- contact Karen Lewis @ (503-464-8796) to schedule apt.]. Faxed by J. Jeffrey Dudley. Hard copy received 1/11/02. 
Date: 1/3/2002 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Bari H. Gilbert, J. Jeffrey Dudley, Tina Tippin, A.W. Turner, Jr., Douglas Kuns, Sheila M. Cox, Patrick G. Hager, III, Randall J. Dahlgren, Sara J. Cardwell, Alex Tooman, Sharon K. Noell, Jay J. Tinker, and Launa Harmon. Faxed by J. Jeffrey Dudley. Hard copy received 1/7/02. 
Date: 1/3/2002 Action:  CANCELLATION/CHANGE   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY's Notice of Clarification Sessions - Rescheduled for Peggy Fowler -- informal clarification relating to the testimony and exhibits of witnesses (initially scheduled for Friday, January 4, 2002), now set for: DATE: Wednesday, January 9, 2002 TIME: 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Richard G. Reiten 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Peggy Fowler 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Bruce R. DeBolt LOCATION:220 NW Second Avenue, 12th Floor, Portland, Oregon (Ask the Guard for temporary security passes to the 12th Floor) AND DATE: Friday, January 11, 2002 TIME: 9:30 am - Noon, Mark S. Dodson (to continue in afternoon if required) LOCATION: Oregon Public Utility Commission 550 Capitol St, N.E., Main Hearing Room, Salem, Oregon Faxed and provided electroncially by J. Jeffrey Dudley. Hard copies received 1/7/02. 
Date: 1/2/2002 Action:  LAW JUDGE RULING/MEMORANDA   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues ruling. PGE AND ENRON PETITION TO INTERVENE DISMISSED AS MOOT; OTHER PETITIONS GRANTED [Fred Meyer Stores, Calpine Corporation, the Industrial Customers of Northwest Utilities (ICNU), Richard Rocci, Multnomah County, the Northwest Industrial Gas Users]. Copies provided electronically and via mail to the UM 1045 service list.  
Date: 12/31/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
OREGON CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION's Petition to Intervene; filed by Richard A. Finnigan (dated 12/26/01). 
Date: 12/31/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY's Notice of Clarification Session of the testimony of Peggy Fowler scheduled for: Friday, January 4, 2002, 1:30 pm, Two World Trade Center, 25 SW Salmon Street, Skybridge Room A, Portland, OR. Filed by A.W. Turner (dated and provided electronically on 12/28/01). 
Date: 12/31/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Letter to ALJ Grant requesting addition of Lincoln Wolverton to service list. Provided electronically and faxed by Melinda J. Davison. Hard copy received 1/2/02. 
Date: 12/31/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
UTILITY REFORM PROJECT, Lloyd K. Marbet, and Laurence Tuttle's Petition to Intervene. Filed by Daniel W. Meek (dated 12/27/01). 
Date: 12/28/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Petition to Intervene of the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES. Faxed by Jim Deason. Hard copy received 12/31/01. 
Date: 12/28/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Petition to Intervene of the COMMUNITY ACTION DIRECTORS OF OREGON (CADO) and OREGON ENERGY COORDINATORS ASSOCIATION (OECA). Filed by Debra L. Kennedy (dated 12/14/01). 
Date: 12/27/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Staff's Reply to Joint Petition to Intervene of Portland General Electric Company and Enron Corporation; Filed by Stephanie Andrus (dated 12/26/01). 
Date: 12/27/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from Northwest Natural Gas Company related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by James F. Fell. 
Date: 12/26/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Applicants' Response to replies in Opposition to the Motion for Approval of Modified Protective Order; FAXED by Jennie L. Bricker. Hard copy rec'd. 12/27/01. 
Date: 12/24/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
OREGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION's Petition to Intervene; filed by Richard A. Finnigan. 
Date: 12/24/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
NW ENERGY COALITION's Petition to Intervene; filed by Steven Weiss. 
Date: 12/24/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
CITY OF PORTLAND's Petition to Intervene; filed by Benjamin Walters. 
Date: 12/24/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
ICNU's request to add John Wilson and Lincoln Wolverton to service list; faxed by Irion A. Sanger. (Mr. Wilson and Lincoln Wolverton cannot be added to service list at this time because ICNU already has the two-person limited included on the service list.) Hard copy rec'd 12/26/01. 
Date: 12/24/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Donald Schoenbeck, Robynn Woodbury, and Lincoln Wolverton Faxed by Julia Meier. [NOTE: AS OF DATE OF FILING, ICNU HAS NOT BEEN GRANTED PARTY STATUS YET] Hard copy rec'd. 12/26/01. 
Date: 12/21/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Ed Finklea, Chad Stokes, and Donald Schoenbeck. Faxed by Edward A. Finklea. [NOTE: AS OF DATE OF FILING, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS HAS NOT BEEN GRANTED PARTY STATUS YET] Hard copy rec'd. 12/24/01. 
Date: 12/19/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Staff's Reply to Northwest Natural Holdco's and Northwest Natural Gas Company's Motion for Approval of Modified Protective Order. Filed by Stephanie Andrus (and provided electronically). 
Date: 12/19/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Joint Petition to Intervene of PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY and ENRON CORP. Faxed and provided electronically by J. Jeffrey Dudley and Michael M. Morgan. Hard copy rec'd. 12/20/01. 
Date: 12/19/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
Signatory pages from INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES related to protective Order No. 01-1056 executed by Melinda Davison, S. Bradley Van Cleve, Irion Sanger, Matthew Perkins, John W. Wilson, George L. Donkin, Henry A. Einhorn, Roger R. Rodriguez, and Molly A. Smith. Faxed by Julia Meier. [NOTE: AS OF DATE OF FILING, ICNU HAS NOT BEEN GRANTED PARTY STATUS YET] Hard copy rec'd. 12/20/01. 
Date: 12/18/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS' Reply in Opposition to Northwest Natural Holdco and Northwest Natural Gas Company's Motion for Approval of Modified Protective Order. Filed and provided electronically by Edward A. Finklea. 
Date: 12/17/2001 Action:  OTHER FILING/PLEADING   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Reply in Opposition to Northwest Natural Holdco's and Northwest Natural Gas Company's Motion for Approval of Modified Protective Order. Provided electronically and faxed by Melinda J. Davison. Hard copy received 12/18/01. 
Date: 12/17/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Duplicate of NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS' Petition to Intervene. Filed by Edward A. Finklea (dated 12/12/01). Faxed by Kathy Pennington (with a request to place Paul Pyron on the service list). 
Date: 12/14/2001 Action:  LAW JUDGE CONFERENCE REPORT   
  Description
ALJ Grant issues prehearing conference memorandum with: Discovery Guidelines, Appendix A/1-2 and B/Procedural Notes for PUC Proceedings. The following schedule is adopted: Deadline for Petitions to Intervene=Friday,December 28, 2001; (10-day timeline for responses to petitions to intervene) Clarification Sessions=To take place no later than January 11, 2002; Presentation before Commissioners=Tuesday, January 29, 2002; Evening Public Comment Hearings in Portland and Salem=To be announced (January-February 2002); Staff and Intervenors publish issues list of concerns and possible resolutions; propose conditions=Wednesday, February 13, 2002; Settlement Discussions/Workshop=Wednesday-Friday, February 20-22, 2002; Supplemental Northwest Natural and PGE testimony= Friday, March 1, 2002; Settlement Discussions=Monday-Tuesday, March 11-12, 2002; Staff and Intervenors file Testimony=Wednesday, March 27, 2002; Settlement Conference Wednesday, April 3, 2002; Northwest Natural and PGE file Rebuttal Testimony=Wednesday, April 10, 2002; Hearings Begin=Wednesday, April 24, 2002; Simultaneous Briefs (one round)=Wednesday, May 8, 2002; Commission Decision=Tuesday, May 28, 2002. Copies provided electronically and via mail to the UM 1045 service list.  
Date: 12/14/2001 Action:  OTHER CORRESPONDENCE (ACKN, SVC, LTR)   
  Description
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY's Request to Replace Pamela G. Lesh with Patrick G. Hager on the UM 1045 docket service list. Filed by Bari H. Gilbert (dated 12/13/01). 
Date: 12/13/2001 Action:  ORDER  Getdocs  
  Order No:   01-1056 
  Description
Order No. 01-1056--Standard Protective Order Issued signed by ALJ Michael Grant. Disposition: Standard Protective Order Issued Pending Ruling On Motion For Approval Of Modified Protective Order. Copies provided electronically to UM 1045 service list on 12/13/01 and via mail on 12/14/01. 
Date: 12/13/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL GAS USERS' Petition to Intervene. Filed by Edward A. Finklea (dated 12/12/01). 
Date: 12/12/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
FRED MEYER STORES and QUALITY FOOD CENTERS, DIVISIONS of KROGER CO.'s Petition to Intervene. Filed by Michael L. Kurtz (dated 12/11/01). 
Date: 12/11/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Petition to Intervene of CALPINE CORPORATION. Faxed by Mark P. Trinchero. Hard copy received 12/12/01. 
Date: 12/11/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF NORTHWEST UTILITIES' Petition to Intervene w/supporting attachment A/List of Industrial Customers of Northwest Utilities--*Denotes PGE Customers. Faxed by Melinda J. Davison. Hard copy received 12/12/01. 
Date: 12/11/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
Petition to Intervene. Faxed by Richard A. Rocci. 
Date: 12/7/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
MULTNOMAH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES' Petition to Intervene. Faxed by Katie Gaetjens. Hard copy received 12/10/01. 
Date: 12/4/2001 Action:  OTHER CORRESPONDENCE (ACKN, SVC, LTR)   
  Description
Request to add Brant Wolf, Marc Anderson and Bill Miller to the UM 1045 service list as interested persons. 
Date: 12/3/2001 Action:  PETITION TO INTERVENE   
  Description
CITIZENS' UTILITY BOARD's Notice of Intervention. Faxed by Jason Eisdorfer. 
Date: 11/29/2001 Action:  CONFERENCE   
  Description
CONFERENCE scheduled 12/13/2001 9:30 AM City: SALEM Room: MHR--1ST FLOOR Building: OPUC Address: 550 CAPITOL ST NE Reporter: NONE Law Judge: GRANT, MICHAEL Notice of Prehearing Conference mailed to the UM 1045, UM 967, UE 115, UG 132, electric, and gas service lists on 11/29/01.  
Date: 11/29/2001 Action:  PUBLIC COMMENT   
  Description
CITIZEN: Joe Wright wishes to add comments to the official record and have name added to the UM 1045 service list as an interested person. Provided from Consumer Services. 
Date: 11/29/2001 Action:  OTHER CORRESPONDENCE (ACKN, SVC, LTR)   
  Description
Request to add representatives of City of Portland (Benjamin Walters and Dave Tooze) to the UM 1045 service list as interested persons. Provided electronically through Utility Division. 
Date: 11/28/2001 Action:  MOTION   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY's Motion for Approval of Modified Protective Order. Signed by Jennie L. Bricker. Accompanied application filed by Mark S. Dodson. 
Date: 11/28/2001 Action:  TESTIMONY & EXHIBITS   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY's Direct Testimony of Bruce R. DeBolt: NW Natural/400/DeBolt/1-25. Accompanied application filed by Mark S. Dodson. 
Date: 11/28/2001 Action:  TESTIMONY & EXHIBITS   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO and PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY's Direct Testimony of Peggy Fowler: NW Natural/300/Fowler/1-7. Accompanied application filed by Mark S. Dodson. 
Date: 11/28/2001 Action:  TESTIMONY & EXHIBITS   
  Description
NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY's Direct Testimony of Richard G. Reiten and Mark S. Dodson and supporting exhibits: NW Natural/100/Reiten/1-12; NW Natural/200/Dodson/1-11; and NW Natural/201/MSD-1/1-2; NW Natural/202/MSD-2/1-5. Accompanied application filed by Mark S. Dodson. 
Date: 11/28/2001 Action:  INITIAL (APPLICATION, COMPLAINT, PETITION)   
  Description
In the Matter of the Application of NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY for an Order Authorizing NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDCO to Exercise Substantial Influence Over the Policies and Actions of PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY and NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY (with supporting appendixes: 1-a/i-iv and 1-53; A-1 - A-12; 1-b/1-7; 1-c/i-ii and 1-33; 2-a - 2-f; 3/1-5; 4; and 5). Filed by Mark S. Dodson.