20180615notice_of_application_order_no_34086.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 15,2018
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT )CASE NO.SUZ-W-18-01
APPLICATION OF UNITED WATER IDAHO )INC.,AND BRIAN SUBDIVISION WATER )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
USERS ASSOCIATION FOR APPROVAL OF )AN AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF )NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY )DEADLINE
NO.143;APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT )FOR CONNECTION AND TRANSFER OF )ORDER NO.34086
WATER SYSTEMS;APPROVAL OF RATES )ANDCHARGES )
On September 29,2014,Suez and Brian Subdivision Water Users'Association
jointly applied to the Commission seeking an Order authorizing Suez to connect to,and take over
operation of,Brian Water's water system.This request came about because of insurmountable
costs related to contaminants in Brian Water's ground water wells.Suez estimated it would cost
$1.3 million for Suez to connect the system.
The Commission authorized Suez to connect and provide service to Brian Water
customers and certain ratemaking treatment.Order 33195.The Commission Ordered that prior to
charging any former Brian Water customers for service,Suez complete the connection and file
conforming tariffs consistent with Commission Order.
With this Application,and consistent with Order 33195,Suez is now requesting the
Commission approve of a trued-up rate,and approve of the conforming tariffs.The Company
provided supporting testimony and documentary evidence supporting its application.The
Company requests that the application be processed by modified procedure.No effective date
was requested.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Suez has completed the interconnection,and Brian
Subdivision is now fully connected and served by Suez.Suez now comes before the Commission
to report that actual project costs exceeded original estimates by $351,967.Suez attributes
unanticipated bore piping construction difficulties for the cost overrun.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that it commenced
construction of the interconnecting pipeline in January 2015 with an initial directional bore under
the New York Canal.However,due to geotechnical and mechanical difficulties,it was unable to
complete a successful bore under the canal until 2017.All boring and interconnection work was
completed in November 2017.Customers in the Brian Subdivision have been receiving water
from Suez since that time.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED with this Application,Suez is requesting the
Commission approve an upward adjustment to actual project costs consistent with Order 33195,
includingapproval of Schedule No.lC Brian Subdivision Surcharge.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documents
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and testimonies are also available on
the Commission's web site at i eco ,.Click on the "File Room"tab at the top of the
page,scroll down to "Water Cases,"under the "Cases"heading,and then 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,including Idaho
Code §§61-502 and 507.The Commission may enter any final order consistent with its authority
under Title 61.
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter
for the purpose of presenting evidence or cross-examining witnesses at hearing must file a
Petition to Intervene with the Commission pursuant to this Commission's Rules of Procedure
72 and 73,IDAPA 31.01.01.072 and -.073.Persons intending to participate at the hearing must
file a Petition to Intervene by June 27,2018.Persons desiring to present their views without
parties'rights of participation and cross-examination are not required to intervene and may
present their comments without prior notification to the Commission or the parties.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission Secretary shall issue a
Notice of Parties after the deadline for intervention has passed.The Notice of Parties shall
assign exhibit numbers to each party in this proceeding.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that once the Notice of Parties is issued,the
Commission's Staff will convene an informal prehearing conference at the Commission's offices
for the parties to discuss a schedule to process this case and other issues as may be raised by the
parties.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the followingpersons are designated as the
Suez Water Idaho,Inc.representative,and Brian Neighborhood representativein this matter:
Michael C.Creamer,ISB #4030
Givens Pursley,LLP
P.O.Box 2720
Boise,Idaho 83701-2720
Telephone:[phone]
Richard Juengling
President,Brian Sub Water Users
5855 E Wood Place
Boise,ID 83716
Email:juemilaú91mŠÙWR4R&DITI
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any hearings or prehearing conferences in
this matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
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
PO BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] [Telephone]
[phone] [FAX]
E-mail:n ¡
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NOTICE OF INTERVENTION DEADLINE
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter for the
purpose of presenting evidence or cross-examination at hearing shall file a Petition to Intervene
with the Commission no later than June 27,2018.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that after the Notice of Parties is issued,the Staff shall
informally convene with the parties to discuss the processing of this case.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that discovery is available pursuant to the
Commission's Rules of Procedure 221-234.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this /5
day of June 2018.
PAUL K LLANUl R,PRESIDENT
KR OMMISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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