20210622Notice_of_Mod._Proc._Notice_of_Customer_Hearing_Order_No_35082.pdf

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35082 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 22, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF PICABO WATER
SYSTEM’S APPLICATION FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NO. PIC-W-21-01

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC
WORKSHOP

ORDER NO. 35082

On March 8, 2021, Picabo Water System dba Picabo Livestock Co. (“Company”)
applied to increase its rates and charges for water service. Specifically, the Company proposes its
winter residential flat rate increase from $22 per month to $33 per month, its summer flat rate
increase from $41 per month to $62 per month; and its commercial flat rate increase from $37 per
month to $55 per month The Company proposed a May 1, 2021, effective date for the new rates.
On March 29, 2021, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and suspended the Company’s
proposed effective date for 30 days and five months. Order No. 34979; see Idaho Code § 61-622.
The Commission now sets comment deadlines and provides notice of a telephonic
public workshop and a telephonic customer hearing.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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
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NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
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comments. Persons shall have until August 19, 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 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, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714

For Picabo Water System:

Nick Purdy
Picabo Water System/ Picabo Livestock Co.
P.O. Box 688
Picabo, ID 83348
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
September 24, 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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a telephonic, public,
informational workshop for customers taking water service from the Company on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2021, AT 7:00 PM (MDT). The purpose of the workshop is to
provide customers with an overview of the Application and Staff’s analysis regarding how the
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Company’s proposed rate increase would impact customers. At the workshop, customers may
ask Staff about the Application and how customers may further participate in the proceeding.
Company representatives will also be available. To participate online, please visit
idahogov.webex.com and enter 177 742 9647. At the next window, enter your name, e-mail
address and the password AugustWorkshop. To participate by telephone, please call 1-415-655-
0001 and enter the passcode 177 742 9647 when prompted.
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
customer hearing in this matter on TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021, AT 7:00 PM (MDT). The
purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers of
the Company. To participate, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter the passcode 177 458 0194
when prompted. Those planning on testifying are encouraged to join the hearing at 6:30 PM
(MDT).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person needing special accommodations
to participate in the hearings and workshop noticed in this Order should contact the Commission
for assistance. The request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before
the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail: [e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter 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 matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
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
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comments must do so by August 19, 2021. The Company must file any reply comments by
September 24, 2021.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff hold a telephonic, public,
informational, customer workshop on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM (MDT).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a telephonic customer
hearing at which customers and interested members of the public may testify on Tuesday, August
17, 2021, at 7:00 PM (MDT).
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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 22nd day
of June 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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