20230613Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35812.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35812 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 an Interconnection Agreement for Emergency Use (“Agreement”) between the Company and
the City of Meridian (“Meridian”). 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 Company and
Meridian have considered interconnecting their two systems to provide, among other things, an
emergency water supply. Application at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that in July 2022, the
Company and Meridian entered into the Agreement and that after executing it, Meridian drafted
construction plans that would facilitate the interconnection. The Company represents that the Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality approved the construction plans in August 2022. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that Meridian intends to
construct its portion of the interconnection in conjunction with an Ada County Highway District
(“ACHD”) project known as ACHD Project No. 915001.004. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that interconnecting the
two systems will benefit both parties by, among other things, providing a backup source of water
in the event of an emergency experienced by either system. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that under the Agreement,
the Company will construct, at its sole cost and expense, the necessary facilities on the portion of
the system owned by the Company, and Meridian will do the same for the portion of the system
IN THE MATTER OF VEOLIA WATER
IDAHO, INC.’S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF INTERCONNECTION
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN
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CASE NO. VEO-W-23-02

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owned by Meridian. The Company states that most of the interconnection costs will be paid by
Meridian since Meridian requested the interconnection. Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that Meridian’s
interconnection facilities would be constructed first, and the Company may construct its portion
of the interconnection facilities within twelve months after the construction of Meridian’s
interconnection facilities is complete. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that under the Agreement,
the parties are obligated to deliver, sell, receive, and purchase water on a short-term basis, not to
exceed three months, during emergency events. However, neither party will be obligated to
provide water if the party determines that supplying water will impair its ability to adequately
serve its own customers. The Company represents that the Agreement sets forth additional details,
including charging and billing procedures, requirements for water quantity, quality, and pressure,
and others. 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
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comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by August 30, 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
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
September 13, 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 August 30, 2023. The Company must file any reply comments by
September 13, 2023.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 13th day of
June 2023.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

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EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

___________________________________
Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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