20250109Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36440.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 9,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ASPEN CREEK ) CASE NO. ASP-W-24-03
WATER CO., INC.'S APPLICATION TO )
INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
WATER SERVICE IN THE STATE OF ) PROCEDURE
IDAHO )
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
HEARING
ORDER NO. 36440
On August 26, 2024, Aspen Creek Water Co. Inc, ("Company") applied for authority to
increase its rates and non-recurring charges. The Company seeks to increase the rate for water
service to $134.00 per month. The Company included Exhibits 1-4 to support its Application. On
September 4, 2024, the Company filed additional documents that are required for a rate case. The
Company requested that new rates become effective May 1, 2025.
On September 13,2024,the Commission issued Order No. 36324 noticing the Company's
Application and setting a period for interested persons to intervene. No one intervened.
We now issue this Notice of Modified Procedure,Notice of Virtual Public Workshop, and
Notice of Customer Hearing, setting comment and reply deadlines and the times for a public
workshop and a customer hearing.
BACKGROUND
The Company is a regulated water corporation serving 73 unmetered customers in the
Aspen Creek Estates and Aspen Creek Meadows subdivisions in Fish Haven, Idaho in Bear Lake
County. The Company rates have not changed since its tariff was first approved in 2002. The
Company operates under certificate of public convenience and necessity ("CPCN")No. 403. The
Company currently has a case before the Commission seeking to amend its CPCN No. 403 by
extending the boundary to allow it to serve an additional customer. See Case No. ASP-W-24-02.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36440 1

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.
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 March 6, 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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36440 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
secretary�rc,puc.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
March 27, 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.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual public workshop on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. (local time) or after all
customers' questions have been answered, whichever comes first. The purpose of the workshop is
to provide the public with an overview of the Company's Application and associated testimony.At
the workshop, the public may ask Staff about the Application and associated testimony.
Representatives of the Company may also be available. To participate telephonically, please call
1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting number 2631 117 9800 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2631
117 9800 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green "Join" button. At the next
window, please enter this password: AspenCreek. Next, please click on the green "Join Webinar"
button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the
"Next"button. Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36440 3

NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a customer hearing
in this matter on THURSDAY MARCH 13, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (local time), or
after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first, at St. Charles City Hall; 25
N. Main Street;St. Charles,ID 83272. The purpose of the customer hearing is to take testimony
from members of the public and customers of the Company. Those planning on testifying are
encouraged to arrive at the hearing location by 3:45 P.M. (local time) as the hearing will conclude
when it appears all customer testimony has been received. For those who wish to call-in and listen
only, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2867 532 7965 when prompted
(customers will not be allowed to testify telephonically).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person needing special accommodations to
participate in the hearings and workshop noticed in this Order should contact the Commission for
assistance. The request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before the
hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
secretary&puc.idaho. og_v
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents are also
available on the Commission's web site 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 matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
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 March 6, 2025. The
Company must file any reply comments by March 27, 2025.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36440 4

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff will hold a virtual,public,informational workshop
on February 26,2025,from 6:00 P.M.to 9:00 P.M. (local time)or after all customers' questions
have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold an in-person customer hearing
on March 13, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (local time), or after all customer testimony
has been taken, whichever comes first, at St. Charles City Hall; 25 N. Main Street; St.
Charles, ID 83272.
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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 9th day of
January 2025.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
—?HN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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