20261015Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_37199.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 15,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF SCHWEITZER BASIN ) CASE NO. SCH-W-26-01
WATER LLC'S APPLICATION FOR )
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN ) PROCEDURE
THE STATE OF IDAHO )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
WORKSHOP
ORDER NO. 37499
On July 27, 2026, Schweitzer Basin Water LLC ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting authority to increase its rates and charges for
water services ("Application"). Application at 1. The Company requested authority for a 134%
increase in its water rates. Id. at 1-2. The Company requested the proposed rate increase be
effective September 1, 2026. Id. at 2.
On August 14,2026,the Commission issued a Notice of Application,Notice of Suspension
of Proposed Effective Date, and Notice of Intervention Deadline, setting a deadline for interested
parties to file a petition to intervene. Order No. 37136. No petitions to intervene were filed.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing comment and
reply deadlines. With this Order the Commission also directs Commission Staff("Staff') to hold
an in-person public workshop.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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 January 12, 2027. 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
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 Melvyn Bailey
Idaho Public Utilities Commission P.O. Box 772
P.O. Box 83720 Sagle, ID 83860
Boise, ID 83702-0074 [phone]
secretgU&puc.idaho. og_v sbasinwater&amail.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
February 2, 2027.
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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold an in-person public, informational
workshop for customers taking service from the Company at The Sandpoint Center in the Marigold
Conference Room located at 414 Church Street Sandpoint,Idaho 83864 on Tuesday,October 27,
2026, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (local time). The purpose of the workshop is to provide
customers with an overview of the Application regarding the proposed rate change. At the
workshop, customers may ask Staff about the Application and how customers may further
participate in the proceeding.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by January 12,2027. The Company
must file any reply comments by February 2, 2027.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff will hold an in-person, informational, customer
workshop at The Sandpoint Center in the Marigold Conference Room located at 414 Church Street
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (local time).
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 15th day of
October 2026.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PR DENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
Yia anchez
Commission Secretary
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