20110208notice_of_application_order_no_32175.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 8, 2011
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF UNITED WATER IDAHO INc. AND THE
CITY OF EAGLE FOR APPROV AL OF AN
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CASE NO. UWI-ll-
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32175
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 28, 2011 , United Water Idaho Inc.
and the City of Eagle, Idaho, filed an Application requesting Commission approval of an
agreement between the parties to control interconnection of facilities and the potential exchange
of water. The two water systems currently are connected to each other by a pressure regulating
valve and vault owned by the City that is configured to allow water to flow from United Water to
the City. The existing interconnection is governed by an agreement between the parties executed
in 1997. The new agreement provides for facilities modifications to enable water to flow both
ways between the two systems. The agreement provides that each party will own the facilities
on its side of the interconnection. The parties estimate that United Water s share of the cost to
upgrade the system will be $14,496 and that the City of Eagle s share will be $5,499.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the interconnection of facilities is controlled
by a pressure regulating valve, thus a pressure drop will initiate the flow of water from one
system to the other. The agreement provides that the party receiving water will notify the
supplying party within four hours as to the nature and expected duration of the emergency, and
the anticipated volumes of water required. When United Water sells supply to the City under the
agreement, United Water will receive payment at the full tariff volumetric rate and not at a
discount. Likewise, when the City sells supply to United Water, it will receive payment at
Eagle s then existing published volumetric rate.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32175
The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and
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 in opposition with the Commission within
21 days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a statement of reasons
supporting the comment.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that 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
Chas. F. McDevitt
McDevitt & Miller LLP
PO Box 2564
Boise, ID 83701
Mail: ioe~mcdevitt-miller.com
472 W. Washington Street
Boise , ID 83702-5918
Susan E. Buxton
Moore Smith Buxton & Turcke, Chtd.
950 W. Bannock, Suite 520
Boise, ID 83702
E-mail: seb~msbtlaw.com
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 address 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. 32175
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting workpapers
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices or on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and then "Water Cases.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that United Water Idaho and the City of Eagle
Application for approval of an interconnection agreement be processed by Modified Procedure
IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments in this matter
must do so within 21 days from the service date of this Notice.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this lft.ft.
day of February 2011.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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