20230613Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35811.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35811 1

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 13, 2023

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

On May 17, 2023, Veolia Water Idaho, Inc. (“Company”), filed an application
(“Application”) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) requesting approval
of a Water Main Installation Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Company and Ada County
(the “County”). The Company requests that the Commission process the Application through
modified procedure.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the County has been
awarded a grant of federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) and that one of
the allowable expenditures for the ARPA funds is investments in necessary water infrastructure
Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that certain wells in
southern Ada County are not adequate to provide drinking water to residences, and that these
residences that lack adequate water service are located within the Company’s certificated service
area. Id. at 1-2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that in February 2023, the
Company and the County entered into the Agreement with the intent to use ARPA funds to install
water main extensions that will connect certain residences of the County to the Company’s water
system. Id. at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that under the Agreement,
the Company will competitively solicit bids for constructing the water main extensions and will
submit a proposal that includes the bids for the completion of the construction to the County. Id.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF VEOLIA WATER IDAHO, INC. FOR
APPROVAL OF WATER MAIN
INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
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CASE NO. VEO-W-23-01

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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that under the Agreement,
the County will pay the Company for the construction of the water main extensions, and that upon
completion of the water main extensions, the residents will be able to connect to the Company’s
system, under the same conditions, and subject to the same rates, charges, and rules as other
Company customers. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it will solely own the
infrastructure and will treat the infrastructure as Contribution in Aid of Construction (“CIAC”).
Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is 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” icon, select “Open Cases,”
and 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, and 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by July 20, 2023. 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
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document. To file by e-mail, the customer must e-mail the comment to the Commission Secretary
and the Utilities at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable, then
comments may be mailed to the Commission and the Utilities 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 Veolia Water Idaho, Inc.:

Preston N. Carter
Morgan D. Goodin
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 3, 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rule 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by July 20, 2023. The Company must file any reply comments by August 3,
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.

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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 13th day of
June 2023.

__________________________________________
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

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EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

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Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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