20080729notice_of_public_workshop_order_no_30601.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 29, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN UTILITY
COMPANY, INc. FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY.
CASE NO. ROC-08-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30601
On May 13 2008, Rocky Mountain Utility Company, Inc.l filed an Application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity seeking authority to provide water service as a
public utility near Rigby, Idaho. The Application states that the water system is currently
providing water to 38 residential customers.
On June 20, 2008, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and set a deadline
for intervention. Order No. 30576. No persons petitioned to intervene. Pursuant to the
Commission s directive, the parties have reached agreement on how the case should be
processed. The parties recommend that the case be processed under Modified Procedure with
the Commission Staff holding a public workshop in Rigby.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will hold a public
workshop for customers of Rocky Mountain Utility. The purpose of the public workshop is to
provide customers with an overview of the Company s Application and dispense information.
At the workshop, customers will have an opportunity to ask the Staff questions about the
Company s Application and learn how they can further participate in the proceedings.
Representatives of the Company may also be available. The Staff will hold its public workshop
on WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 13. 2008. AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE RIGBY SENIOR
CITIZENS CENTER. LOCATED AT 391 COMMUNITY LANE. RIGBY. IDAHO
I Rocky Mountain Utility Company provides water service to residents in/near the City of Rigby, Idaho, and is in no
way associated with Rocky Mountain Power.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30601
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers, and
exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and workpapers are also
available on the Commission s Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then
Water Cases.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204, IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure (with written
comments) and a public hearing have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input
and participation in cases of this nature.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no later
than Friday, September 12, 2008.The comment must contain a statement of reasons
written comments.
supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their
Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the
Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
Sheri Poulsen, CPA
Jensen Poulsen & Company, PLLC
PO Box 50700
Idaho Falls, ID 83405-0700
E-mail: sheriC0ifcpa.com
Jim Bernard
Rocky Mountain Utility Company, Inc.
3894 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
E- mail: chrisC0sil vercreekconstruction.com
document.
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30601
These comments must also be sent to Rocky Mountain Utility at the e-mail addresses listed
above.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the ,Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter pursuant to Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically Idaho Code 99 61-124, 61-125
61-129 61-526 61-528 and 61-623. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with
its authority under Title 61.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons and the parties may file written comments no later than Friday, September 12
2008. Parties shall present their issues by written comments.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30601
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this :2
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day of July 2008.
ATTEST:
~L~Je D. Jewell
Co mission Secretary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30601
MACK A REDFORD, PRESIDE T
MARSHA H. SMITH , COMMISSIONER