20241227Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36432.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 27,2024
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 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36432
On August 23, 2024, Rocky Mountain Utility Co., LLC d.b.a. Rocky Mountain Utilities
Co., Inc.' ("Company") applied for approval to amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity("CPCN")which would allow it to expand its service territory to include a newly created
subdivision ("Application"). The Company has submitted several attachments relevant to its
request.
On October 10, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Modified Procedure establishing comment dates. Order No. 36346.
On November 4, 2024, the Commission vacated the previously established comment
deadlines and ordered the Company to provide a more complete description of its requested service
area within 30 days. Order No. 36380. The Company filed a more complete description on
November 22,2024. Staff reviewed the filing and believed that it complied with the Commission's
directive in Order No. 36380.
With this Order, we accept the Company's filing outlining its proposed service territory
and provide a Notice of Modified Procedure.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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.
' 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 the Company is doing business under.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position in this case may
file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Company's request.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments
and explain why comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing written comments
must do so by January 16, 2025. 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.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For Rocky Mountain Utility Co.:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Jim Bernard
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Utility Co.
P.O. Box 83720 2 N Landmark Lane, Suite 4
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Rigby, ID 83442
secretary�a puc.idaho.gov rockMountainutilityggmail.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
January 30, 2025.
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 Company's November 22, 2024, filing is compliant
with Order No. 36380.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by January 16,2025.The
Company must file any reply comments by January 30, 2025.
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 271h day of
December 2024.
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R. HAMMOND, JR., COMMISSIONER
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