20180809notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_34123.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 9,2018
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 MODIFIED
USERS ASSOCIATION FOR APPROVAL OF )PROCEDURE
AN AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF )PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY )NOTICE OF
NO.143;APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT )COMMENT DEADLINES
FOR CONNECTION AND TRANSFER OF )WATER SYSTEMS;APPROVAL OF RATES )ORDER NO.34123
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.Id.
On May 1,2018,Suez requested that the Commission approve a trued-up rate,and
conforming tariffs for the costs associated with Suez connecting to,and taking over operation of,
Brian Subdivision Water Users'Association.Application at 1.The Company provided
supporting testimony and documentary evidence supporting its application.The Company
requested that the application be processed by modified procedure.No effective date was
requested.
On June 15,2018,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline.Order No.34086.No intervenors appeared,and after conferring with the
Company,Staff recommended that the Commission process the case by modified procedure,and
proposed a comment schedule.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINES
ORDER NO.34123 1
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filing in this
action,and has determined that the public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter
and will proceed under Modified Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities 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 any person or party desiring to state a
position on this Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the
Commission no later than August 23,2018.The comment must contain a statement of reasons
supporting the comment.Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their
written comments.Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the
Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Michael C.Creamer (ISB No.4030)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Givens Pursley LLP
PO Box 83720 601 W.Bannock St.
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Boise,Idaho 83702
e-mail:mcc givenspurslev.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
Richard Juengling
472 W.Washington Street President,Brian Sub Water Users
Boise,ID 83702-5918 5855 E Wood Place
Boise,ID 83716
Email:juenglingrichard gmail.com
Comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.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 "Case Comment or Question
Form"under the "Consumers"tab,and complete the comment form using the case number as it
appears on the front of this document.These comments must also be sent to the Applicant.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company may file reply comments,if
necessary,no later than September 6,2018.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINES
ORDER NO.34123 2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set,the Commission rnay consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case,or protesting the use of
Modified Procedure,should do so no later than August 23,2018.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that reply comments,if any,may be filed no later than
September 6,2018.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of August 2018.
P KJELLÁN ,PRÈSIDENT
KR TINE RAPER SIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane M.Hanian
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINES
ORDER NO.34123 3