20210305Notice_of_Hearing_Workshop_Order_No_34942.pdf

NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 34942 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 5, 2021
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF SUEZ WATER IDAHO
INC.’S APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY
TO INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES
FOR WATER SERVICE IN IDAHO
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CASE NO. SUZ-W-20-02

NOTICE OF SCHEDULING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC
WORKSHOP

NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
HEARING

NOTICE OF TECHNICAL
HEARING

ORDER NO. 34942

On September 30, 2020, SUEZ Water Idaho, Inc. (“Company”) applied to raise the
rates it charges for water service. The Company requested an October 31, 2020 effective date.
On October 21, 2020, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, suspended the
Company’s proposed effective date of October 31, 2020 for 30 days plus 5 months, and set a
deadline for interested persons to petition for intervenor status. Order No. 34819. Micron
Technology, Boise City, Ada County, Intermountain Fair Housing Council, SUEZ Water
Customer Group, Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho, and Gannon et al.
(collectively the “Intervenors”) filed timely petitions and intervened in the case.
Order No. 34819 directed Commission Staff to confer with the parties about scheduling
after the intervention deadline passed. In a February 19, 2021 decision memorandum, Staff stated
it conferred with the parties and recommended a schedule for processing the case based on its
discussions with the parties. The Commission considered Staff’s recommendation at its February
23, 2021 decision meeting.
With this Order, we adopt the proposed schedule for this case and schedule a telephonic
technical hearing at which the parties may offer evidence and examine witnesses, and a telephonic
customer hearing at which customers and interested members of the public may testify before the
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Commission. We also provide notice of a telephonic public workshop and prefiled testimony
deadlines.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, based on discussion and agreement between the
parties, the Commission adopts the following procedural schedule:

Staff/Intervenor Prefile Testimony for parties March 17, 2021

Public Workshop March 25, 2021

Company Rebuttal Testimony

April 7, 2021

Customer Hearing

April 15, 2021
Technical Hearing April 20-22, 2021

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in this matter must
comport with the requirements of Rules 231 and 267 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure.
IDAPA 31.01.01.231 and .267.
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 THURSDAY,
MARCH 25, 2021, AT 6:00 PM (MDT). The purpose of the workshop is to provide customers
with an overview of the Application and Staff’s analysis regarding how the 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 133 719 2187. At the next window, enter your name, e-mail address and the password
ThursdayMeeting. To participate by telephone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter the
passcode 133 719 2187 when prompted.

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NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
customer hearing in this matter on THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021, AT 6:00 PM (MDT). The
purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers of
the Company. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter 133 430 0807. At
the next window, enter your name, e-mail address and the password ThursdayMeeting. To
participate by telephone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter the passcode 133 430 0807 when
prompted. Those planning on testifying are encouraged to join the hearing at 5:30 PM (MDT).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on the
Company’s Application may also file a written comment explaining why the person supports or
opposes the Application. 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 SUEZ Water Idaho Inc.:

Michael C. Creamer
Preston N. Carter
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]

David Njuguna
Manager—Regulatory Business
Suez Water Management and Services
Company
E-mail: [e-mail]
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NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
technical hearing on TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021, COMMENCING AT 1:30 PM (MDT),
AND CONTINUING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021, AND THURSDAY, APRIL 22,
2021, if necessary. A technical hearing is an opportunity for parties to the case to present witnesses
and testimony (including exhibits). See IDAPA 31.01.01.241.04. Non-parties interested in
listening to the testimony and presentations at the technical hearing can attend the meeting using
the information below:

Day Start time
(MDT)
To participate online To participate by
telephone
April 20,
2021
1:30 PM Visit idahogov.webex.com and
enter 133 596 6873. At the next
window, enter your name, e-mail
address and the password
TuesdayMeeting

Call 1-415-655-0001, and
enter access code
133 596 6873
April 21,
2021
TBD at close of
hearing on April
20, 2021
Visit idahogov.webex.com and
enter 133 759 4530. At the next
window, enter your name, e-mail
address and the password
WednesdayMeeting

Call 1-415-655-0001, and
enter access code
133 759 4530
April 22,
2021
TBD at close of
hearing on April
21, 2021
Visit idahogov.webex.com and
enter 133 928 5445. At the next
window, enter your name, e-mail
address and the password
ThursdayMeeting
Call 1-415-655-0001, and
enter access code
133 928 5445

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:
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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO 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 procedural schedule proposed by the parties and
set forth in the above Notice of Scheduling is approved.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff hold a telephonic, public,
informational, customer workshop on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 6:00 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 Thursday, April
15, 2021, at 6:00 PM (MDT).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a telephonic technical
hearing for the parties to offer evidence and examine witnesses on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at
1:30 PM (MDT). The telephonic technical hearing will continue Wednesday, April 21, 2021, and
Thursday, April 22, 2021, if necessary.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties should continue to comply with Order No.
34781, issued September 17, 2020. 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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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 5th day
of March 2021.

PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT

KRISTINE RAPER, COMMISSIONER

ERIC ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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