20250130Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36451.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 30,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
INVESTIGATION INTO BUCKSKIN ) CASE NO. BPI-W-24-01
PROPERTIES,INC., OWNER OF A WATER )
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36451
Buckskin Properties, Inc., also known as Meadows at West Mountain, ("Company") is a
water utility located in Valley County near Donnelly, Idaho. The Company provides water to two
hundred and fourteen (214) connections. The Company is not currently regulated by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") and does not possess a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN").
On September 6, 2024, the Commission issued Order No. 36308, finding it reasonable to
direct Commission Staff("Staff")to investigate the Company to determine whether the Company
should be a regulated utility under the Idaho Code.
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 on this matter
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Investigation.
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 February 20,2025.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.
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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 the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Reid W. Olsen
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Registered Agent
P.O. Box 83720 132 SW 5th Ave., Ste. #100
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Meridian, ID 83642
secretgUkpuc.idaho.gov reidogolsencpa.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 13, 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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the matter be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons
interested in filing written comments must do so by February 20, 2025. The Company must file
any reply comments by March 13, 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 30th day of
January 2025.
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