20210624Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35085.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35085 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 24, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On May 26, 2021, North Star Water, LLC (“Company”) applied for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to provide water related services as a public utility in Idaho.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure setting comment and reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company is an Idaho limited liability
company headquartered in Kuna, Idaho. Application, Exhibit 1. It plans to provide in-home potable
water, irrigation water, and water for fire protection to a subdivision in Canyon County, Idaho.
Application Cover Letter. Construction has begun on the facilities; however, no customers have
been connected. Application Nos. 12 and 15. Once the Company begins to provide water service
to customers it proposes to charge rates of $70 per month for domestic service and $30 per month
for irrigation service. Id. at No. 19.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These documents are also
available on the Commission’s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “WATER” icon,
select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and specifically Idaho
Code §§ 61-501 to 61-503. The Commission has jurisdiction over the Company’s Application for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Whether the Company is a public utility subject
to the jurisdiction, control, and regulation of this Commission pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-129,
61-124, and 61-125 will be determined in this case.
IN THE MATTER OF NORTH STAR
WATER, LLC’S APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY
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CASE NO. NSW-W-21-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35085
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35085 2

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments
have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons shall have until September 8, 2021, to file written comments. Comments
must be filed through the Commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable.
To comment electronically, please access the Commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov.
Click the “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears on
the front of this document. To file by e-mail, the customer must e-mail the comments to the e-mail
addresses listed below. In addition to submitting the comments to the Commission Secretary, the
customer must also e-mail the Company at the e-mail addresses listed below if provided by the
Company. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission
and Company at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Ste. 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714

For North Star Water:

Mike Black, Managing Member
North Star Water, LLC
P.O. Box 3723
Nampa, ID 83653
[e-mail]

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35085 3

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
September 22, 2021.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its Order
without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by September 8, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by
September 22, 2021.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
35058, issued June 3, 2021. All pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and
shall be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service
between parties should also be accomplished electronically. Voluminous discovery-related
documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35085 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 24th day
of June 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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