20070124notice_of_application_order_no_30228.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 24, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF UNITED WATER IDAHO INC. FOR
APPROVAL OF ITS WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN AND APPROVAL
OF A SURCHARGE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CASE NO. UWI-06-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30228
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 1 , 2006, United Water Idaho
Inc. filed an Application requesting approval of an updated water conservation plan, along with
implementation of a surcharge to pay for implementation of the plan. In the Company s last rate
case, UWI- W-04-, the Commission directed the Company to update its conservation plan and
file it with the Commission on or 'before April 1 , 2006. Prior to that deadline, United Water
asked for an extension, and the Commission subsequently approved a new filing date of
December 1 , 2006. The Company filed its Application requesting authority to implement its
plan and charge customers a surcharge to pay for its implementation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that United Water s Application states that it
evaluated 91 potential conservation measures, selecting 17 for further study and evaluation. This
analysis produced a list of seven conservation measures the Company believes are cost effective.
United Water currently spends approximately $124 200 per year on conservation measures.
the seven additional programs become part of its conservation plan, those costs would increase to
approximately $244 000 per year. The Company proposes to implement the changes over the
next three years.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that United Water requests approval of a
surcharge of 0.33% on amounts billed under the Company s tariff Schedule 1 , General Metered
Service, to recover the costs of its conservation programs. The Company estimates the surcharge
would add approximately $1.20 annually to the average residential customer s bill.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30228
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 31.01.01.201-204. 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 desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
thirty (30) days from the service date of this Order. 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 may be mailed to the
Commission and United Water at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
Dean 1. Miller
McDevitt & Miller LLP
420 West Bannock Street
PO Box 2564 (83701-2564)
Boise, Idaho 83702
E-mail: ioe~mcdevitt-miller.com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
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 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. These comments must also be sent to United Water at the e-mail
addresses listed above.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30228
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and 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 or on the Commission
Website at www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room.
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, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application of United Water Idaho Inc. for
approval of its water conservation plan and approval of a surcharge 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 30 days from the service date of this Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this d.-tfff..
day of January 2007.
PRESIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30228