20240913Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36321.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 13,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ASPEN CREEK ) CASE NO. ASP-W-24-02
WATER CO., INC.'S APPLICATION TO )
AMEND CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 403 )
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36321
On August 20, 2024, Aspen Creek Water Co., Inc. (Company") applied to amend its
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 403 ("CPCN").
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company requests to enlarge its existing CPCN
to incorporate property that is contiguous to its existing system and certificated area where it
intends to serve a new customer who has requested service from the Company.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to serve the customer
though infrastructure that would be paid for by the Company or in agreement with the customer.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company provided proof of authorization it
received from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality which allows it to upgrade and
expand its system to meet additional demand, including the customer requesting service.
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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36321 1

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 that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, 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 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 October 9, 2024. 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 http://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, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the Parties at the addresses below.Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code§ 74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36321 2

For the Idaho Public Utilities For Aspen Creek:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Kami and Bart McKinnon
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Aspen Creek Water Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 83720 P.O. Box 77
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Garden City, UT 84028
secretgagpuc.idaho.gov aspencreekwatercoggmail.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
October 23, 2024.
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 final
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 Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by October 9, 2024. The Company must
file any reply comments by October 23, 2024.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36321 3

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 13th day of
September 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
EDWARD LODGE, COM SIONER
ATTEST:
Mo c rrio -S c
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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