PacifiCorp decided the project was no longer economically viable, and began negotiations for decommissioning. In 1999, PacifiCorp announced an agreement had been reached, at which point they applied to FERC for approval.
PacifiCorp made the decision that the project was no longer financially viable, and began conversations about dismantling it. In 1999, PacifiCorp stated they had reached a settlement, at which point they applied to FERC for permission to proceed.