20060126notice_of_tariff_advice_order_no_29961.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 26, 2006
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF UNITED WATER IDAHO INc.
REGARDING TARIFF ADVICE
NOTICE OF TARIFF ADVICE
CASE NO. UWI-O6-
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29961
On January 5, 2006, United Water Idaho Inc. ("United Water" or "Company ) filed a
tariff advice with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission ) notifying the
Commission of a change to Rule 75 of Company s tariff, related to the calculation of refunds
provided to developers for the costs of water main extensions.
THE TARIFF ADVICE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the tariff advice proposes changes to Rule 75
of United Water s tariff as set forth in the document attached as Exhibit A. The Company states
that this tariff advice is meant to clarify and update the formula used to calculate developer
refunds with respect to special facilities.
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 Commission s Rules of Procedure, ID AP A
31.01.01.201 through .204.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
tariff advice may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
ten (10) days from the date of this Notice. 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 tariff advice shall be mailed to the
Commission and the Company at the addresses reflected below:
NOTICE OF TARIFF ADVICE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29961
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Dean J. Miller
McDevitt & Miller
420 W. Bannock Street
Boise, ID 83702
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
These comments should contain the case caption and case numbers 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 "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document.
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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the tariff advice together with supporting
workpapers, testimonies and exhibits, have been filed with the Commission and are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The tariff advice and
testimonies are also available on the Commission s Web site at www.puc.idaho.gov 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 specifically,
Idaho Code 99 61-307, 61-622 and 61-623. 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in this case for
the purpose of presenting evidence or cross-examining witnesses must file a Petition to Intervene
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 72 and 73 of the Commission s Rules of Procedure
NOTICE OF TARIFF ADVICE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29961
IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq. Persons desiring to present their views without parties' rights of
participation and cross-examination are not required to intervene and may present their
comments without prior notification to the Commission or to other parties.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter pursuant to Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the tariff advice of United Water Idaho Inc. be
processed by Modified Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204. Persons interested in submitting
written comments in this matter must do so no later than 10 days from the service date of this
Order.
DONE by Order ofthe Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this :J../g +1...
day of January, 2006.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ENNIS S. HANSEN, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
O:UWI-06-
NOTICE OF TARIFF ADVICE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 29961
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS
75. Should an Applicant propose a Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or
Municipal Development requiring a special facility or special facilities, the Applicant shall
advance the cost of such facility or facilities. Normally, the advance shall be a cash
advance. In this instance, the Company shall provide the material and labor for the
installation of the facilities.
However, the Applicant may. with the Company's approval, provide the material and/or
contract labor for the installation of the special facility or facilities. In the instance where
an Applicant provides the material and/or contract labor, the Applicant shall deposit with
the Company an amount equal to the estimated cost of applicable overheads for the
entire project plus the estimated direct labor costs for such items as engineering design,
estimating, and inspection.
An amount equal to the estimated cost of the necessary facilities shall be deposited with
the Company prior to construction. The Company shall adjust the deposit based upon
the determination of the actual cost of facilities installed. Any difference between the
estimated and actual cost of the facilities installed shall be shown as a revision of the
amount deposited and shall be payable within thirty (30) days of submission.
The cost of the special facilities advanced, or a portion thereof, shall be refunded based
upon customer connections and in accordance with the following equation: X = ((R-
0- T)/Y) - (S+M), where:
X = Refund per Customer
R = Annual Revenue per Customer (actual revenue received from each customer
served from the special facility)
E = Annual Operating and Maintenance Expense per customer (including Ad
Valorem Tax)
D = Annual Depreciation Expense per Customer (Depreciation rate(s) for type(s)
of facility installed x investment in that type of facility installed)
Y = Authorized Rate of Return
==
Income Taxes on Net Income per Customer
S = Imbedded investment in Source and Storage plant, less accumulated
depreciation and customer advances and contributions against the plant.
(Value of plant allocable to support consumption per customer level that
produces the annual revenue per customer)
==
Meter cost Installed
Should the Company agree that the cost of any portion of the special facilities (source,
storage, or pumping) not be advanced by the Applicant, the per customer refund shall
be reduced by the per customer cost of that facility not advanced. The advance and
refund agreement for each development shall be evaluated on a case by case basis
and submitted to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for review.
EXHIBIT A
ORDER NO. 29961
CASE NO. UWI-O6-