20260319Notice_Of_Application_Order_No_36973.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 19,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF TETON WATER AND ) CASE NO. TTS-W-26-02
SEWER COMPANY, LLC'S APPLICATION )
FOR TARIFF REVISIONS ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36973
On February 19, 2026, Teton Water and Sewer Company, LLC ("Company") applied to
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission")requesting to revise Rate Schedule No. 2,
Non-Recurring Fees and Charges ("Schedule No. 2"). The Company requested a March 1, 2026
effective date.
With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application, suspend the Company's
proposed effective date, and set public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to increase the Hookup
Charge from$600 plus incremental costs to a single flat charge of$2,913. Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes to modify the language of
Schedule No. 2 to include:
1. "Installation of the meter vault, service line, fittings, and related appurtenances located at
the curb stop are performed by the customer's contractor, and not by the Company."
2. "The Company's role in a standard new service connection is limited to: inspection of
customer-installed facilities prior to backfilling; pressure testing to verify the absence of
leaks; and installation and activation of the water meter."
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3. A definition of customer responsibility for actual construction costs associated with a
request for a service connection larger than one (1) inch, subject to Company inspection
and approval.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company believes the proposed updates to
Schedule No. 2 are necessary to provide greater transparency between the Company and its
customers.Id. at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is 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"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
matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000
et seq.
SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
The Company filed its Application on February 19, 2026, proposing a March 1, 2026,
effective date. The Commission finds that the Company's proposed effective date does not provide
adequate time for Commission Staff("Staff'), and interested persons, to evaluate the Company's
proposal. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-622, the Commission suspends the proposed changes for
thirty (30) days and five (5) months or until the Commission enters an order accepting, rejecting,
or modifying the proposed rate increases.
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
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
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comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments, must do so by April 21, 2026. 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 the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Jon Pinardi
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Teton Water& Sewer Company
P.O. Box 83720 P.O. Box 786
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Driggs, ID 83433
secretary&puc.idaho.gov tetonwsksilverstar.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
April 28, 2026.
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.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by April 21, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by April 28, 2026.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company's proposed effective date of March 1,
2026, for its proposed update to Schedule No. 2 is suspended for thirty (30) days plus five (5)
months or until the Commission enters an earlier order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the
proposed rate increases.
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 19th day of
March, 2026.
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