20241010Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36346.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 10,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. ROC-W-24-01
UTILITY COMPANY,INC.'S )
APPLICATION TO AMEND ITS ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC )
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ) NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36346
On August 23, 2024, Rocky Mountain Utility Co., LLC d.b.a. Rocky Mountain Utilities
Co., Inc.' ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") for
approval to amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") to allow the
Company to expand its service territory to include a newly created subdivision; the Company also
noted that it had built a new well and related infrastructure ("Application"). The Company also
submitted supplemental filings relevant to its request. The Company requested its Application be
processed by Modified Procedure.
The Commission now sets deadlines for commenting on the Application.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company seeks to amend its CPCN pursuant to
Idaho Code§ 61-526 to provide water service to a new subdivision. The Company provided a map
of the subdivision and noted that it was not being serviced by another utility. See Application
Attachment A.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company added a new well and related
infrastructure and provided Attachments A through G outlining the Company's proposed service
territory and more information on the Company's recent building projects.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supplemental filings are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These
documents are also available on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
' The Idaho Secretary of State's website lists the Company's official name as "Rocky Mountain Utility Company,
Inc."The Company's Application states that this is the name which it is doing business under.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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"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 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 November 6, 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
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under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For Rocky Mountain Utilities Co.:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Jim Bernard
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Utilities Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 83720 2 N Landmark Lane, Suite 4
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Rigby, ID 83442
rockymountainutility(a gmail.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
secreta (kpuc.Idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
November 20, 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,
Rules 201-204. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by November 6, 2024.
The Company must file any reply comments by November 20, 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this I0`" day of
October 2024.
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