20260604Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: LEENA GILMAN, COMMISSION STAFF
ERIKA K. MELANSON,DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: JUNE 4, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATON INTO BEAR CLAW WATER
SYSTEM, LLC'S RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE; CASE NO.
BCW-W-25-02.
BACKGROUND
On July 14,2025,Bear Claw Water System,LLC("Company")applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity("CPCN")to provide water service within the Bear Claw Subdivision in Bonner County,
near Clark Fork, Idaho.
On October 9, 2025, the Commission issued Order No. 36799, granting the Company's
request for a CPCN and directing Commission Staff("Staff')to open a separate docket to evaluate
whether the Company's interim rates are fair,just and reasonable.
Case No. BCW-W-25-02 was opened on October 9, 2025, to investigate the rates and
charges of the Company.
On April 7, 2026, Commission issued Order No. 36996, conditionally approving the
Company's current interim rates. The Commission further ordered the Company to work with
Staff to prepare and submit a compliance filing that includes a Tariff clearly setting forth all rates,
charges, and non-recurring fees, as well as a Summary of Rules consistent with the Utility
Customer Relations Rules.
On May 27, 2026, the Company filed a Tariff and Summary of Rules. Staff reviewed the
Company's Tariff, Summary of Rules, and other documents and confirmed they conform to Order
No. 36996.
DECISION MEMORANDUM - 1 - JUNE 4, 2026

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission approve the Tariff and Summary of Rules submitted
on May 27, 2026, as filed.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve the Tariff and Summary of Rules submitted on May
27, 2026, as filed, with an effective date of April 7, 2026?
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