20260826Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37149.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 26,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF VEOLIA WATER ) CASE NO. VEO-W-26-02
IDAHO, INC.'S APPLICATION FOR AN )
ACCOUNTING ORDER FOR COSTS ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ASSOCIATED WITH LOAD STUDY )
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37149
On July 31, 2026, Veolia Water Idaho, Inc. ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission("Commission")requesting an accounting order("Application")for deferred
accounting treatment of incremental costs related to a load study that the Company must complete
pursuant to a stipulation and settlement approved by the Commission in Order No. 36624.
Application at 1-2.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that as of the date of the
Application, it has incurred $22,355 in costs associated with building the framework for the load
study and that it expects to incur more costs associated with developing and eventually conducting
the load study. Id. at 2-3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests authority to track and
preserve for future ratemaking all costs associated with developing and conducting the load study
in a deferred account, instead of being required to expense the costs as they are incurred. Id. at 3.
The Company explained that if the Application is approved, it will track the incremental costs for
the load study separately from its operating expenses.Id. at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it is not asking the
Commission to determine if the deferred costs can be recovered in rates. Id. at 4. The Company
also states that if approved, the Application will not impact current customer rates.Id.
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
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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.
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
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments, must do so by October 1, 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 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
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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 Preston N. Carter
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Givens Pursley LLP
P.O. Box 83720 601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Boise, ID 83702
secretaryApuc.idaho.gov prestoncarter(&, i�g venspursley.com
stephaniew&givenspursle.
Brandon Pierce
Veolia North America
Brandon.Piercenveolia.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
October 22, 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by October 1, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by October 22, 2026.
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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 26th day of
August 2026.
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EDWARD LODGE, PILVSIDENT
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R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
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Commission Secretary
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