20260324Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: ERIKA K. MELANSON
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: MARCH 24, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO MEADOWS WATER,
LLC'S RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE; CASE NO. MWL-W-25-
01.
On May 8, 2025, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") issued an order
granting Meadows Water, LLC ("Company") a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
("CPCN"). Order No. 36595. The Commission also directed Commission Staff("Staff') to open
a separate docket to evaluate whether the Company's interim rates are fair,just, and reasonable.
Case No. MWL-W-25-01 was opened on October 1, 2025, to investigate the rates and
charges of the Company.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing an
April 22, 2026, public comment deadline, and a May 6, 2026, reply comment deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing an April
22, 2026,public comment deadline, and a May 6, 2026, reply comment deadline?
r1 a K. Melanson
Deputy Attorney General
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