Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.01.01.067

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 31.01.01.067 - INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC REVIEW - DEFINITIONS - FORM - PROCEDURES
01.Definitions.
a. "Trade secrets" filed with the Commission are exempt from public inspection, examination, and copying under Section 74-107(1), Idaho Code. Trade secrets means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, computer program, device, method, technique, process, or unpublished or in progress research that:
i. Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
ii. Is the subject of reasonable efforts to maintain its secrecy.
b. "Confidential information" means information, documents, or records filed with the Commission that are specifically exempt from public inspection, examination and copying under Sections 74-104 through 74-109, Idaho Code.
02.Form. In addition to the requirements of Rule 62 (except Subsection 062.01.a.), information that is alleged to be trade secrets, confidential or otherwise exempt from public disclosure shall be served upon the Commission and other parties who have entered into a protective agreement under Subsection 067.04 in either printed or electronic format.
a. If in printed form, the page(s) containing the trade secret or confidential information shall be reproduced on yellow paper. Each page shall be marked as "TRADE SECRETS" or "CONFIDENTIAL." See Rule 61 for the number of printed copies.
b. If in electronic form, the trade secret or confidential information shall be reproduced separately on a CD-ROM or other electronic storage format approved by the Commission Secretary; and not included with other material electronically filed. Each CD-ROM or other storage device containing trade secret or confidential information shall be clearly identified with the case caption, case number, title of document and marked as "TRADE SECRETS" or "CONFIDENTIAL."
03.Procedure. Whenever a party believes that information contained in pleadings or other documents are trade secrets, confidential or otherwise exempt from public disclosure, the attorney of such party designated by Rule 41 must state in writing that the information is protected by law from public inspection, examination or copying, citing the specific grounds and legal authority for that assertion. Documents containing trade secrets or confidential information shall be separated from documents not containing trade secrets or confidential information. Trade secrets or confidential information contained in documents will be removed and replaced with a page marked: "This page allegedly contains trade secrets or confidential material and is separately filed." All materials for which no assertion of protection from public inspection, examination and copying is made will be placed in files available for public inspection. Trade secrets, confidential information and other records exempt from public inspection shall be separately stored in a secured location with limited access and safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure.
04.Protective Agreements. In proceedings before the Commission involving trade secrets or other confidential information, parties may enter into protective agreements to facilitate and safeguard the exchange of necessary information. Protective agreements may include procedures for copying, exchanging, serving, safeguarding, or challenging the characterization of trade secrets or confidential information. The Commission shall not be a party and will not be bound by the terms of a protective agreement.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.01.01.067

Effective March 31, 2022