20261022Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_37207.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 22,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
INVESTIGATION INTO LAKE LOWELL ) CASE NO. LLW-W-26-01
WATER, LLC, OWNER OF A WATER )
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37207
Lake Lowell Water, LLC,1 ("Company") is a private water utility located in Canyon
County near Caldwell, Idaho. The Company provides water service to 50 connections. The
Company is not currently regulated by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission("Commission")and
does not possess a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
At the Commission's August 4, 2026, Decision Meeting, Commission Staff ("Staff')
recommended the Commission open a docket to formally investigate whether the Company is
operating as a public utility that should be regulated by the Commission.
On September 8, 2026, the Commission issued Order No. 37155, directing Staff to
investigate the facts surrounding the regulatory status of the Company and to file a written
recommendation with the Commission concerning the investigation.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Modified Procedure establishing written
comment deadlines.
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
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
1 The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality identifies the Company as Lakeview Water Company 1.
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written comments must do so by December 3, 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 that 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 that all information provided by such person is available for
public and media inspection.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Molly Miragas
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Elam&Burke, P.A.
P.O. Box 83720 251 E. Front Street, Suite 300
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 1539
secretgagpuc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83701
mam(kelamburke.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
December 17, 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.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by December 3, 2026. The
Company must file any reply comments by December 17, 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. 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 22nd day of
October 2026.
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