20241231Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36435.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 31,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF VP INC.'S ) CASE NO. VPI-W-24-02
APPLICATION TO AMEND CERTIFICATE )
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NECESSITY NO. 552 )
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36435
On December 5,2024,VP Inc. ("Company") applied to amend its Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity No. 552 to expand its certificated service territory. 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 represents that it provides water
service to the Hidden Lakes Subdivision and First and Second Additions 1 and 2 in Bonner County,
Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company seeks to serve an area adjacent
to its current service area that, according to the Company, cannot be served by any other water
utility.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that one of the parcels
in the expansion area is being subdivided into 7 parcels subject to County approval.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it currently can
provide safe, reliable service to the expanded service area.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's Application and Attachments
are 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"tab, select"Open Cases and then locate and click on the corresponding case number as
shown on the front of this document.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 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 it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Procedure, 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 they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until January 28, 2025, to file written comments. 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,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
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is available
for public and media inspection.
For the Idaho PUC: For VP Inc.:
Commission Secretary Richard A. Villelli
Idaho Public Utilities Commission VP Inc.
P.O. Box 83720 P.O. Box 1785
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Sandpoint, ID 83864
secretary@]2uc.idaho.gov [e-mail]
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 no
later than February 11, 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 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, Rules 201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so no later
than January 28, 2025. The Company must file any reply comments by no later than February 11,
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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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 31St day
of December 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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EDWARD LODGE, MISSIONER
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