20171206notice_of_application_order_no_33942.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 6,2017
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.TTS-W-17-02
OF TETON WATER &SEWER COMPANY )FOR AUTHORITY TO ACCESS THE )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
COMPANY'S EMERGENCY RESERVE )ACCOUNT )NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
)ORDER NO.33942
On October 13,2017,Teton Water &Sewer Company submitted a one-page
Application requesting the Commission approve access to a reserve fund to pay for two
emergency valve repairs-Cluff Lane,at $3,328.12,and Teton Springs Lodge,at $5,351.22.The
Company included detailed invoices with its Application,and requested that this matter be
processed by Modified Procedure.
With this Order the Commission notifies interested persons about the Application,
authorizes the use of Modified Procedure,and establishes deadlines for filing written comments.
BACKGROUND
In January 2009,the Commission found that the Company was under-capitalized.
This occurred because the Company developed its water system using lot sales to recover
infrastructure costs.Because the system was funded with contributed capital,the Company had
no plant-in-service that qualified for rate base treatment,and thus no earnings should it
experience a financial emergency.Order No.30718.Accordingly,the Commission established
an emergency reserve fund,and parameters for access to it,should such an emergency arise.Id.
The Commission stated,"[t]he reserve fund is to be used only for emergencies and major
unplanned capital expenditures (plant repair,maintenance and replacement).It is not intended to
...fund capital expendituresthat should have been planned."Id.at 12.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that,with this Application,the Company seeks
permission to use its emergency reserve fund to pay for two emergency valve repairs that the
Company completed in September 2016 and June 2017.The Company claims that the total cost
for the repairs was $8,679.34.The Company provided invoices and pictures to support its
claims.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests that this Application
be processed by Modified Procedure.
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 wwwsmaag.Click on the "File Room"tab at the top of the
page,scroll down to "Open Water Cases,"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 §§61-501 and -503.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.
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.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 January 9,2018.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 Jon Pinardi
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Teton Water &Sewer Company
POBox83720 POBox786
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Driggs,ID 83422
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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 January 23,2018.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01,01.201-.204).Interested persons shall have until January 9,2018,
to file written comments.The Company shall have until January 23,2018 to file reply comments,
if any.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of December 2017.
PAUL KJEL A R,PRESIDENT
KRIS ÌNE RÃ MISSIONER
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Diane Hanian
Commission Secretary
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