20241204Notice_of_Petition_Order_No_36410.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 4,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO ) CASE NO. ISL-W-24-01
CANCEL CPCN NO. 317 FOR ISLAND PARK )
WATER COMPANY ) NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36410
On October 15, 2024, the Commission received a petition to cancel Island Park Water
Company, Inc.'s ("Island Park") Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity("Petition").
We now issue this Notice of Petition and Notice of Modified Procedure establishing public
comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF PETITION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the law firm Rigby, Andrus & Rigby Law ("Rigby
Law")informed the Commission that Island Park had been judicially dissolved under the direction
of the Receiver, Big Springs Water Company, LLC.1 To wind up outstanding matters related to
Island Park, Rigby Law requested the Commission cancel Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity No. 317, which Island Park operated under prior to dissolution.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED Rigby Law noted that Island Park's assets had been
transferred to Caldera Water Company, Inc. ("Caldera"), an Idaho non-profit corporation, which
is not subject to this Commission's regulation. Caldera will operate and maintain the seven water
systems formerly owned and operated by Island Park.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Petition 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
1 On October 3, 2024, in Case No. CV10-23-3252, an order was entered in the 7"District allowing the receiver to
transfer the assets of Island Park to Caldera Water Company,Inc.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36410 1

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 Petition
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Petition. 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 December 17, 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 PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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For the Idaho Public Utilities For Caldera Water:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Michelle Mortimer
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rigby, Andrus & Rigby Law
P.O. Box 83720 P.O. Box 250
Boise, ID 83720-0074 25 North Second East
secretgagpuc.idaho.gov Rexburg, Idaho 83440
mmortimergrex-law.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
December 24, 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 Petition be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons
interested in filing written comments must do so by December 17, 2024. The Company must file
any reply comments by December 24, 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 PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 4th day of
December 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
tHAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
EDWARD LODGE, C MISSIONER
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NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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