20230120Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35668.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35668 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 20, 2023
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF TETON WATER &
SEWER COMPANY’S REPORTING ON
RESERVE FUND DISTRIBUTION
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CASE NO. TTS-W-23-01

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35668

On January 3, 2023, Teton Water & Sewer Company, LLC (“Company”) filed its 2022
Reserve Fund Usage Report (“Report”) pursuant to Order No. 35382 seeking approval that the
reserve funds were used appropriately. Application at 1. The Company requested that its
Application be processed through Modified Procedure.
We now issue this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure setting
public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company has submitted its Report on 2022
reserve fund expenditures, reflecting expenditures of $28,777.25 for the following projects:
Asphalt Repair at 33 Targhee Trail, Water Leak Repair at 20 Targhee Trail, Water Leak Repair at
46 Targhee Trail, and Water Leak Repair at 4 Blackfoot Trail. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the reserve funds covered the 33 Targhee Trail
asphalt repair in the amount of $3,927.70. Id. The remaining projects’ costs—$24,849.55—were
paid from operating funds. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company anticipates additional repairs and
costs for the Water Leak Repair at 4 Blackfoot Trail in 2023. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company’s Application and Exhibits are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. The
Application is also available on the Commission’s website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
“WATER” tab, select “Open Cases and then locate and click on the corresponding case number as
shown on the front of this document.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35668 2
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. 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
under 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 it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission’s Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until March 8, 2023, to file written comments. Comments must be filed
through the Commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To
comment electronically, please access the Commission’s website 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 Commission
Secretary and 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, ID 83714
For Teton Water & Sewer Company:

Jon Pinardi
Teton Water & Sewer Company
P.O. Box 786
Driggs, ID 83433
[e-mail]

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35668 3
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
March 15, 2023.
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.
O R D E R
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by March 8, 2023. The
Company must file any reply comments by March 15, 2023.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April
21, 2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 20th day
of January 2023.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
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