20260616Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: KEVIN MAXWELL, COMMISSION STAFF
ERIKA K. MELANSON,DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: JUNE 16, 2026
RE: IN THE MATTER OF SOUTHSHORE 2 WATER COMPANY LLC'S
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY; CASE NO. SSW-W-26-01.
BACKGROUND
On February 12, 2026, Southshore 2 Water Company LLC, ("Company") applied to the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity("CPCN"),to provide water service within the Southshore Subdivision No. 2 in Canyon
County, near Nampa, Idaho.
On May 29, 2026, the Commission issued Order No. 37053 granting the Company's
request for a CPCN. The Order directed the Company to maintain its current rates and Staff to
open a separate docket to evaluate whether the Company's interim rates are fair, just, and
reasonable. Order No. 37053. Additionally, the Commission directed the Company to submit an
updated tariff and any other required documentation in a compliance filing within 30 days of the
final order. Id.
On June 3, 2026, the Company submitted an updated tariff and other required
documentation. Staff reviewed the Company's revised tariff and other documentation to ensure
compliance with Order No. 37053 and IDAPA 31.21.01.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission approve the tariff submitted by the Company on June
3, 2026, with an effective date of May 29, 2026, consistent with Order No. 37053.
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COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve the tariff submitted by the Company on June 3,
2026, with an effective date of May 29, 2026, consistent with Order No. 37053?
I
Kevin Maxwell
Commission Staff
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