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Home My WebLink About29071_mod.docBEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF STONERIDGE WATER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL TO INCREASE ITS RECONNECTION FEE FOR WATER SERVICE. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CASE NO. SWS-W-02-1 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 29071 On June 5, 2002, Stoneridge Water Company filed its Application requesting that the Commission allow it to increase its reconnection fee from $14 to $50. After reviewing the Application we shall process this case by Modified Procedure under the Commission Rules. Furthermore, we make the following Conclusions of Law. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW I. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has jurisdiction over this matter by virtue of Idaho Code, Title 61. II. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-622, the Commission has the authority to suspend the proposed rate for reconnection to Stoneridge’s water system for a period of thirty (30) days plus two (2) months from the date of this Order. III. Pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.121 & 123, Utility Customer Information Rule, IDAPA 31.21.02.102.01-.05 and Idaho Code § 61-307, Stoneridge must provide notice to its customers of its proposed increase to the reconnection fee for water service. NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Stoneridge Water Company (“Stoneridge”) filed an Application on June 5, 2002 for approval to increase its reconnection fee for water service from $14 to $50. Stoneridge provides water service to approximately 33 customers on its water system in northern Idaho. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Stoneridge asserts that the proposed change is necessary to offset the possible loss of revenue associated with customers of the system who are seasonal residents that may or have disconnected from the system for a period of months during each year. NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission 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. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may not hold a hearing in this proceeding unless it receives written protests or comments opposing the use of Modified Procedure and stating why Modified Procedure should not be used. Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.203. 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 on or before July 29, 2002. 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 Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 Street Address for Express Mail: 472 W. Washington Street Boise, ID 83702-5983 Dean Allara Managing Member, CDS Stoneridge Associates-Land LC, DBA Stoneridge Water Company PO Box 280 364 Stoneridge Road Blanchard, Idaho 83804 These 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 homepage located at www.puc.state.id.us under the "Comments and Questions" icon. Once at the "Comments and Questions" icon, fill in the case number as it appears on the front of this document, and enter your comments. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail addresses listed above. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received within the deadline, the Commission will consider the matter on its merits and enter its Order without a formal hearing. If comments or protests are filed within the deadline, the Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the matter for hearing or may decide the matter and issue its Order on the basis of the written positions before it. Reference IDAPA 31.01.01.204. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the deadline for the Applicants to file written reply comments with respect to their Application in this case is August 5, 2002. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission's Website at www.puc.state.id.us under the "File Room" icon. 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 and that 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. O R D E R IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the proposed fee for reconnection to Stoneridge’s water system is suspended for a period of thirty (30) days plus two (2) months from the date of this Order, or until such time as the Commission may issue an Order accepting, rejecting or modifying the Company’s Application. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Stoneridge must provide notice to its customers regarding its proposed increase to its reconnection fee in accordance with the Idaho Code and the Commission’s Rules. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter be processed under our rules of Modified Procedure. IPAPA 31.01.01.201-204. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission does hereby solicit written comment on this Application from the public, Applicant and Commission Staff in accordance with the foregoing schedule. DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho, this day of July 2002. PAUL KJELLANDER, PRESIDENT MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER DENNIS S. HANSEN, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: Jean D. Jewell Commission Secretary O:SWSW0201_jh NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 29071 -1- Office of the Secretary Service Date July 10, 2002