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Service Date
June 29,2015
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF WASHINGTON &)
IDAHO RAILWAY SPECIAL REGULATORY )CASE NO.WAI-R-15-01
FEE PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE §61-)
1001 THROUGH 61-1005 )ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
)
)NOTICE OF HEARING
)
______________________________
)ORDER NO.33330
Washington &Idaho Railway (“Railroad”)is a regional rail shipper headquartered in
Rosalia,Washington,operating in portions of Washington,Idaho,and Montana.The Railroad is
a “railroad corporation,”and a “common carrier”as defined by Idaho Code §6 1-111 and 61-
113.As such,the Company is a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Idaho Code §6 1-129.This matter comes before the Commission due to the Railroad’s failure to
report its intrastate operating revenues for calendar years 2013 and 2015,and pay its regulatory
fees for 2012,2013,2014,and 2015,as required by Idaho Code §61-1001 through 61-1003.
BACKGROUND
1.Commission Regulatory fees
The Commission’s operating funds are derived by assessing regulatory fees upon
utilities and railroads subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction.Each year,the Legislature
authorizes the Commission to expend funds necessary to regulate and supervise utilities and
railroads doing business in Idaho.Idaho Code §61-1001.The maximum annual assessment fee
for each railroad shall not exceed one percent (1%)of its gross intrastate operating revenues,and
the minimum annual fee shall be no less than $50.Idaho Code §6 1-1004(1).
Idaho Code §61-1003 requires that,“[o]n or before April 1st of each year,each
public utility and railroad corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the commission,shall file
with the commission a return verified by an officer or agent of the public utility or railroad
corporation involved,showing its gross operating revenues from its intrastate utility or railroad
business in Idaho for the preceding calendar year during which it carried on such intrastate utility
or railroad business.”
Idaho Code §61-1001 requires that “[ejach railroad corporation,subject to the
jurisdiction of the commission,and subject to the provisions of this act,shall pay to the
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commission in each year,a special regulatory fee in such amount as the commission shall find
and determine to be necessary,together with the amount of all other fees paid or payable to the
commission by each such public utility and railroad corporation....“See also Idaho Code §61-
1005.
Once all the railroads have reported their intrastate operating revenues for the
previous calendar year,the Commission calculates the “proportional assessment that all railroad
corporations ...shall bear...in proportion to their respective gross operating revenues derived
from intrastate [railroad]business in Idaho for the preceding calendar year ....“Idaho Code §
61-1004.The Commission then notifies each railroad of its assessed regulatory fee no later than
May 1 of each year.Idaho Code §61-1005.The regulatory fee maybe paid to the Commission
in equal semi-annual installments due May 15 and November 15 of each year.Id.
Idaho Code §61-1004 sets forth the duties of the Commission with regard to the
determination of fees.With regard to the years in question,the Commission has fulfilled its
statutory requirements,and the rates set by the Commission were below the statutory maximum
of one percent (1%)of gross intrastate revenue.See Order Nos.32226 (April 22,2011),32522
(April 23,2012),32782 (April 19,2013),33081 (April 18,2014),and 33281 (April 20,2015).
In a Decision Memo dated May 25,2015,Commission Staff alleged that the Railroad
failed to file its annual revenue statements for calendar years 2013 and 2015.Staff further
alleged that the Railroad failed to pay its assessed fees for calendar years 2012,2013,2014,and
a portion of its 2015 assessment.1
The Commission has met its statutory duties in determining and assessing the
regulatory fees applicable to the Railroad.Barratt-Riley Affidavit.furthermore,on multiple
occasions,Commission Staff attempted to obtain the Railroad’s verified returns and collect
annual fees,sending invoices,demand letters,and notification that failure to comply may result
in legal action.See Exhibit No.1 to Barratt-Riley Affidavit.Nevertheless,the Railroad has
failed,refused,or neglected to meet the requirements of the statutes and Staffs demands that it
file annual returns and pay its outstanding regulatory fees.Id.
In summary,the Railroad has failed to file its statutorily required annual verified
return in 2013 and 2015.Each failure to file violates Idaho Code §6 1-1003.Also,the Railroad
Pursuant to Idaho Code §61-1005,the payment of fees is to be made semiannually.The first installment being
due by May 15th,and the second due by November 15th.
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has failed to pay its statutorily required annual regulatory fees to the Commission in years 2012,2
2013,2014,and 2015.Id.Each failure to pay violates Idaho Code §61-1003.
In February 2014,the Railroad was assessed $59.84 in interest on its outstanding
balance of $997.31 (6%).Likewise,in January 2015,the Railroad was assessed $110.01 in
interest on its outstanding balance of $1,833.50 (6%).See Idaho Code §61-1005 (stating that
utilities and railroads failing to timely pay shall incur an annual fee of 6%interest on all unpaid
balances).
The Railroad’s current outstanding balance is $1,968.57.
JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT
The Commission has jurisdiction in this matter pursuant to Idaho Code §61-101,et
seq.,including Idaho Code §61-501,which vests the Commission with the authority and
jurisdiction to supervise and regulate every public utility in the state.More specifically,Idaho
Code §6 1-701,et seq.,provides direction to the Commission relating to enforcement,penalties,
and interpretation of public utilities law.See also Idaho Code §6 1-1001 through 61-1005
(relating to regulatory fees of railroads).
CLAIMS
1.Count One:Violations of Idaho Code 61-1003
Idaho Code §61-1003 requires the Railroad to file annual verified returns showing
gross operating revenues from its railroad business in Idaho for the preceding calendar year
during which it carried on such intrastate railroad business.
The Railroad has failed or refused to file the annual verified return in years 2013 and
2015 in violation of Idaho Code §61-1003,with each “failure to file”creating a distinct and
2 In May 2012,the Railroad failed or refused to pay the mandatory regulatory fee of $947.31.This amount
represents an outstanding balance in May 2012.Barratt-Riley Affidavit.
In May 2013,the Railroad failed or refused to pay a regulatory fee of $50.00.Id.Fifty dollars represents the
minimum assessment because Commission Staff has been unable to calculate an accurate amount due the
Company’s failure to submit annual verified returns.Idaho Code §6 1-1004.
In August 2014,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed a regulatory fee of $776.41,based on a late-filed
return showing gross intrastate revenue for 2013.Barratt-Riley Affidavit.This fee remains unpaid.Id.
In May 2015,the Railroad again failed to pay an annual regulatory fee of $50.00 —the minimum assessment due to
the continued failure of the Railroad to submit annual verified returns.Id.
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unique cause of action.See Idaho Code §6 1-707 (every violation “shall be deemed a separate
and distinct offense”).
2.C’ou;tt Two:Violations ofIdaho Code 614001,61-1004,and 61-1005
Idaho Code §61-1001 and 61-1005 require that the Railroad pay to the Commission
an annual regulatory fee in a proportional amount based on the Railroad’s intrastate gross
operating revenues as reported in its annual verified return.
The Railroad has a long track record of failing to pay its annual regulatory fee:
1.In May and November 2012,the Railroad failed or refused to pay the
annual regulatory fee totaling $947.3 16 to the Commission in violation of
Idaho Code §61-1001 and 61-1005;
2.In May and November 2013 the Railroad failed or refused to pay its
minimum annual regulatory fee of $50.00 to the Commission in violation
of Idaho Code §61-1001 and 61-1005;
3.In August 2014,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed a regulatory
fee of $776.41.In violation of Idaho Code §61-1001 and 61-1005,this
fee remains unpaid.
4.In April 2015,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed its annual
regulatory fee of $50.00.8 On May 16,2015,the first installment of at
least $25 became past due.The second installment is due by November
15,2015.
See Barratt-Riley Affidavit.Because of the Railroad’s failure to pay its annual regulatory fees,it
has incurred $169.85 in fees.9 At the time of the entry of this Order,Washington &Idaho
Railway owes the Commission $1,968.57 in regulatory fees and interest charges.Id.
ORDER
Accordingly,based on the evidence before the Commission,and good cause
appearing,IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Washington &Idaho Railway shall appear before
6 This amount represents an outstanding balance for failing to pay in years prior to 2012.
The $50 amount represents the minimum assessment because Commission Staff is unable to calculate an accurate
assessment amount due to Railroad’s failure to submit annual verified returns.
8 The $50 amount represents the minimum assessment because Commission Staff is unable to calculate an accurate
assessment amount due to Railroad’s failure to submit annual verified returns.
Idaho Code §6 1-1005 requires that any outstanding balances be charged an annual fee of 6%interest on the
balance.
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the Commission AT 9:30 A.M.(MDI)ON TUESDAY,JULY 21,2015,IN THE
COMMISSION HEARING ROOM,472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,BOISE,
IDAHO,to show cause why the following relief should not be granted by summary order of the
Commission:
1.Order the Railroad to immediately pay the current entire outstanding
annual fees in the amount of $1,968.57;
2.Order the Railroad to immediately file its statutorily required annual
verified returns for 2013 and 2015;’°
3.Direct the Commission’s attorney to seek the imposition of civil penalties
pursuant to Idaho Code §6 1-706 of $2,000 for each and every offense,
totaling $12,000.
4.Direct the Commission’s attorney to initiate an action in District Court to
enforce the determination of the Commission,consistent with Idaho Code
§61-705,61-706,and 61-1005.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all hearings and prehearing conferences in this
matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five (5)working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE,IDAHO 83720-0074
(208)334-0338 (Telephone)
(208)334-3762 (FAX)
E—Mail:seetetary@ptic.idaho.gov
10 Absent the Railroad’s violation of Idaho Code §61-1003,the assessments for 2013 and 2015 would undoubtedly
exceed the statutory minimum of $50.Consequently,the Commission reserves the right to issue the Railroad
amended assessments for 2013 and 2015 once the Railroad submits proper verified returns for those years and
appropriate calculation of the owed fees can be made.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to Title 61 of the Idaho Code and the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA
31.01.01.000 et seq.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission Secretary serve this Order to
Show Cause by Certified Mail (return receipt requested)upon the person designated to receive
Notices of Summonses and Complaints (DAPA 31.01.01.016)and upon the person designated
by the utility to receive legal service in Idaho.Idaho Code §61-615.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this
day of June 2015.
PAUL KJELL NQ ,PRESDENT
Commissioner Redford Out of the Office
MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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STE’JE RAPER,COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
ommission Secretary
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BRANDON KARPEN,ISB No.7956
Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W.Washington Street
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074
Telephone:(20$)334-0357
E-mail:brandon.karpen@puc .idaho.ov
Attorneyfor the Commission Staff
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF WASHINGTON &)
IDAHO RAILWAY SPECIAL REGULATORY )CASE NO.WAI-R-15-01
FEE PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE §61-)
1001 THROUGH 61-1003 )AFFIDAVIT OF MARIA
)BARRATT-RILEY IN SUPPORT
______________________________
)OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
MARIA BARRATT-RILEY,being duly sworn,stated:
1.My name is Maria Barratt-Riley.I am over 21 years of age,of sound mind,and I
have personal knowledge of the facts stated herein.
2.I am a Deputy Administrator at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.I started
working in this position in December 2012.I am responsible for the billing and collection of
annual fees as described in Idaho Code §61-1001 through 61-1005.
3.Washington &Idaho Railway failed to file an annual verified return reporting its
annual intrastate gross operating revenue for calendar years 2013 and 2015,as described by
Idaho Code §6 1-1003.
4.In May and November 2012,Washington &Idaho Railway failed or refused to
pay a regulatory fee of $947.3 1.
5.In May and November 2013,Washington &Idaho Railway failed or refused to
pay its annual regulatory fee of $50.00.However,pursuant to Idaho Code §6 1-1004,$50 is the
minimum assessment that may be charged to a railroad.This amount was billed because
Commission Staff was unable to calculate an accurate regulatory assessment amount due the
Company’s failure to submit an annual verified return.
6.In February 2014,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed $59.84 in interest
on its outstanding balance of $997.31 (6%).
AFFIDAVIT OF MARIA BARRATT-RILEY
7.In August 2014,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed a regulatory fee of
$776.41.This regulatory fee remains unpaid and is past due.
8.In January 2015,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed $1 10.01 in interest
on its outstanding balance of$1,$33.50 (6%).
9.In April 2015,Washington &Idaho Railway was assessed its annual regulatory
fee of $50.00.Again,$50 is the minimum statutory assessment amount,which was charged
because of Washington &Idaho Railway’s continued failure to submit annual verified returns.
Twenty-five dollars of this amount became past due on May 15,2015.
10.Currently,Washington &Idaho Railway owes the Commission $1,968.57 in fees
and interest charges.
11.On multiple occasions,Staff has attempted to obtain the Company’s verified
returns and collect its past due annual fees by sending invoices,demand letters,and notification
that failure to comply would result in legal action.
Dated this )day of June 2015.
‘By:Maria arratt-Riley
Deputy Administrator
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this thday of June 2015.
Notary Public for Idaho
My commission expires on
___________
AFFIDAVIT OF MARIA BARRATT-RILEY 2
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL LAWRENCE G.WASOEN
February 17,2015
Washington &Idaho Railway
P.O.Box 275
Rosalia,Washington 99170
Re:Your Prior Balance and 2013-2014 Unpaid Annual Assessment Fees
Attn:Donna Patterson
Dear Ms.Patterson:
It has come to our attention that Washington &Idaho Railway (“W&1 Railway”or “Company”)has not paid itsannual2013or2014regulatoryfeestotheIdahoPublicUtilitiesCommission.Idaho Code §61-1001 providesthateachrailroad“shall pay to the commission in each year,a special regulatory fee to defray the amount to beexpended...for supervising and regulating ...railroad corporations.”The Company’s outstanding regulatoryfeeis$1,943.57 ($947.31 prior balance from 2012 plus $50.00 assessment for 2013,plus $59.84 in statutoryinterest,plus $776.41 assessment for 2014,plus $1 10.01 in statutory interest).Idaho Code §61-1005 requiresthatrailroadcorporationsshallpaytheirannualregulatoryfee“in equal semi-annual installments on or before the15thdaysofNovemberandMayineachfiscalyear.”As indicated in the attached documents,the CommissionpreviouslymailedW&1 Railway a notice of delinquent payment and invoices for the above-mentioned past dueassessmentfees.
Unless the entire outstanding annual fees in the amount $1,943.57 is paid within 10 days,Idaho Code §61-1005authorizestheAttorneyGeneraltocommenceanactiontocollecttheunpaidregulatoryassessments.To avoidfurtherCommissionproceedingsandcourtaction,W&I Railway must immediately pay its past due regulatoryassessments.Any questions concerning the payment of the regulatory assessment may be directed to TamiHumiston,at (208)334-0325 or tamara.humiston@puc.idaho.gov.
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Enclosures
cc:Marie Barratt-Riley
Joe Leckie
Tami Humiston
Exhibit 1
Contracts &Administrative Law Division,Idaho PubBarratt-Riley Affidavit 3oise,Idaho 83720-0074,Telephone:(208)334-0300,FAX:Order No.33330 Located at 472 West Washington St.,Boise,
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Washington &Idaho Railway
P0 Box 275
Rosalia,Washington 99170
Attn:Donna Patterson
Dear Ms.Patterson:
Enclosed is a copy of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission’s (Commission)statement detailing
the delinquent assessments owed by the Washington &Idaho Railway (Company)to the
Commission.The Company has failed to pay either the 2013 or the 2014 assessments.
The purpose of this letter is to request that Washington &Idaho Railway immediately pay the
overdue balance of $1,833.56 within 10 days of the receipt of this letter or the Commission will
use its statutory authority to seek this amount.
Idaho Code 61-1005 provides that “(U)pon failure,refusal or neglect of any public utility or
railroad corporation to pay such fee the attorney general shall commence an action in the name
of the state to collect the same.”In the event this legal assessment is not paid with the 10 days
allowed,the Commission will ask the attorney general to begin the necessary legal action to
collect this amount.The delinquent amount is continuing to accrue interest at the legal rate of
6%per annum until such time as the full amount shall be paid.Idaho Code §61-1005.
Additionally,the payment of this assessment does not relieve the Company of its ongoing legal
obligation to report its annual assessment for 2015.The form for the 2015 assessment will be
mailed in approximately one month,and the return needs to be filed with the Commission on or
before April 1,2015.
If you need to contact someone at the Commission,you may speak with Maria Riley-Barratt at
208-334-0337.Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
V.Joe Leckie
Executive Administrator,
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Exhibit 1
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
Order No.33330
Page 2 of 10
C.C.Butch Otter,Governor
Paul Kjellander,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
Marsha H.Smith,Commissioner
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P0B0X275
ROSALIAWA 99170
Statement
Date
2/10/20 15
Payment Due 2/10/20 15
Account #WAI-R
Date Transaction Amount Balance
12/31/2012 Balance forward 0.00
02/11/2013 [NV #PRIOR BAL.947.31 947.31
---Prior Assessment Balance $947.31
04/19/2013 INV#2013-021.50.00 997.31
---2013 Utility Assessment $50.00
02/11/2014 [NV #2014-LNT-13.59.84 1,057.15
---Assessment Interest $59.84
08/06/2014 [NV #2014-309.776.41 1,833.56
---2014 Railroad Assessment $776.41
01/22/2015 INV#2015-INT-16.110.01 1,943.57
---Assessment Interest $110.01
31-60 DAYS PAST 61-90 DAYS PAST OVER 90 DAYSCURRENT1-30 DAYS PAST DUE DUE DUE PAST DUE Amount Due
0.00 110.01 0.00 0.00 1,833.56 $1,943.57
Outstanding balances after November 15,2014 will be assessed with a 6%interest fee.
Please contact Tami Humiston at (208)334-0325 or by email at tamara.humiston@puc.idaho.gov if you have any
questions or need additional information.
Exhibit I
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
Order No.33330
Page 3 of 10
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
RO.Box 83720,Boise,ID 83720-0074
Paul Kjetlander,President
Marsha H.Smith,Commissioner
_______________
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
PAYMENT DUE MAY 15,2012 INVOICE NO 4441Authority:Idaho Code §61-1001 and 62-611 Company ID:WM-R
April 23,2012DONNAPATTERSON
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P.O.BOX 275
ROSALIA,WA 99170
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
Reported 2011 Gross Intrastate Operating Revenues (GIOR)of $113,328.00
See note I
See note
See note 2
Note 1:Amounts in the unpaid assessment and interest boxes must be paid in fullbyMay15,2012,to bring your account into compliance.If both amounts arezeroyouhaveareportedGIOR,your company is in compliance at this date.
Note 2:The 2012 assessment fee may be paid in equal semi-annual installments.The first installment of the regulatory fee is due no later than May 15,2012.ThesecondinstallmentisduenolaterthanNovember15,2012.Installment paymentsreceivedafterthosedatesshallaccrueinterestat6%.The entire annualregulatoryfeemaybepaidnolaterthanMay15,2012.This assessment fee is determined by multiplying reported GIOR timesanassessmentrate.The rate is determined pursuant to Idaho Code §61-1004.For 2012 the assessment rate for railroads is .8359%(.Ot)8359)by commissionorderno.32522.The minimum fee is $50.00.
ANY UTILITY OR RAILROAD OBJECTING TO THE ASSESSMENT STATED ABOVE MAYFILEANOBJECTIONWITHTHECOMMISSIONPURSUANTTOIdahoCode§61-1007.
Please contact David Hattaway with questions or comments:(208)334-0337 or david.hattawaytI’puc.idaho.ov
Remittance Advice for:WAI-R
Please tear of this portion of invoice and return with paymentPleasemakechecksormoneyorderspayabletotheIdahoPublicUtilitiesCommission.remit-to address is P0 Box $3720 Boise,ID 83720-0074InvoiceNo.4441 Amount Remitted Company Id:WAI-R ]
Exhibit I
Barratt-RiIey Affidavit
Order No.33330
IDAHO
PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
INVOICE
FOR 2012 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FEE
I Unpaid assessment as of this date 0 I
Interest on unpaid assessment at 6%(Idaho Code §6 1-1005)0
I 2012 assessment fee 9473J
Total amount due 947.31 I
Page 4 of 10
PAYMENT DUE NOVEMBER 15,2012
Authority:Idaho Code §6 1-1001 and 62-611
IDAHO
PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
INVOICE
FOR 2012 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FEE
Paul Kjellander,President
Marsha H.Smith,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
October 24,2012
INVOICE NO 4510
Company ID:WM-R
DONNA PATTERSON
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P.O.BOX 275
ROSALIA,WA 99170
Full Year Assessment Fee Payment is now due and payable
The Amount Due is $947.31
Please remit by November 15,2012
Please contact David Hattaway with questions or comments:(208)334-0337 or david.hattaway(iiipuc.idaho.gov
Remittance Advice for:WM-R
Please tear of this portion of invoice and return with paymentPleasemakechecksormoneyorderspayabletotheIdahoPublicUtilitiesCommission.remit-to address is P0 Box 83720 Boise,ID 83720-0074
Invoice No.4510 Amount Remitted Company Id:WM-R
Exhibit 1
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
Order No.33330
Page 5 of 10
PAYMENT DUE MAY 15,2013
Authority:idaho Code §61-1001 and 62-611
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P.O.BOX 275
ROSALIA,WA 99170
IDAHO
PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
INVOICE
fOR 2013 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FEE
Paul Kjellander,President
Marsha H.Smith,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
INVOICE NO 2013-021
CompanylD:WAI-R
DONNA PATTERSON
April 19,2013
Reported 2012 Gross Intrastate Operating Revenues (GIOR)of:S 0.0
See note 1
See note 1
See note 2
ANY UTILITY OR RAILROAD OBJECTING TO THE ASSESSMENT STATED ABOVE MAY
FILE AN OBJECTION WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO Idaho Code §61-1007.
Please contact Maria Ban-an-Riley with questions or comments:(208)334-0337 or maria.barratt-riley@puc.idaho.gov
Note 1:Amounts in the unpaid assessment and interest boxes must be paid in full by May 15,2013,
to bring your account into compliance.If both amounts are zero ni you have a reported GIOR,
your company is in compliance at this date.
Note 2:The 2013 assessment fee may be paid in equal semi-annual installments.The first
installment of the regulatory fee is due no later than May 15,2013.The second installment is due no
later than November 15,2013.Installment payments received after those dates shall accrue interest
at 6%.The entire annual regulatory fee may be paid no later than May 15,2013.
This assessment fee is determined by multiplying reported GIOR times an assessment rate.The rate
is determined pursuant to idaho Code §61-1004.For 2013 the assessment rate for railroads is
.61 54%(.0061 54)by Commission Order Number 32782.The minimum fee is $50.00.
Remittance Advice for:WAI-R WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
Please make checks or money orders payable to:Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P0 Box 83720 Boise,ID 83720-0074
Exhibit I
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
OrderNo.33330
Page 6 of 10
Unpaid assessment as of this date 947.31
I Interest on unpaid assessment at 6%(Idaho Code §61-1005)0
2013 assessment fee $50.00
Total amount due S 997.31
Invoice No.2013-021 Amount Remitted:S__________________________Company Id:WAI-R
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720,Boise,ID 83720-0074
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P0 BOX 275
ROSALIAWA 99170
CL.Butch Offer,Governor
Paul Kjellander,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
Marsha H.Smith,Commissioner
Interest Invoice
Date Invoice No.
2/11/2014 201 4-INT-13
The 2014 assessmentfee may be paid in equal semi-annual installments.The first installment of the
regulatoiyfee is due no later than May 15,2014.The second installment is due no later than
November 15,2014.Outstanding balances after November 15,2014 will be assessed with a 6%
interest fee.
PLease make checks or money orders payabLe to:
Idaho Pubtic Utilities Commission
PC BOX 83720
BOISE ID 83720-0074
Please contact Tami Humiston with questions or comments:(208)334-0325 or tamara.humiston@puc.idaho.gov
Remittance advice for:
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
Account No.WAI-R Invoice No.2014-INT-13 Remittance amount:$
Exhibit 1
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
Order No.33330
Page 7 of 10
Account No.WAI-R Due Date
Description Assessment Amount
Interest assessed on account balance after November 15 59.84
5/15/2014
Total $59.84
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P0 BOX 275
ROSALIAWA 99170
WAI-R I
The 2014 assessment fee for utilities is .2371%and .5327%for railroads by
Commission Order Number 33017 and 3301$respectively.The minimum Total
assessment fee is $50.00.
The 2014 assessmentfee may be paid in equal semi-annual installments.The first installment ofthe
regulatoryfee is due no later than May 15,2014.The second installment is due no later than
November 15,2014.Outstanding balances after November 15,2014 will be assessed with a 6%
interest fee.
ANY UTILITY OR RAILROAD OBJECTING TO THE ASSESSMENT STATED ABOVE MAY
FILE AN OBJECTION WITH THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE 61-1007.
Ptease make checks or money orders payab[e to:
Idaho PubLic UtiLities Commission
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE ID 83720-0074
Please contact Tami Humiston with questions or comments:(‘208,)334-0325 or tamara.humistonpuc.idaho.gov
Remittance advice for:
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
Account No.WAI-R Invoice No.2014-309 Remittance amount:$
Exhibit I
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
OrderNo.33330
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720,Boise,ID 83720-0074
C.L.Butch_Otter,Governor
Paul Kjellander,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
Marsha H.Smith,CDmmissioner
Assessment Invoice
Account No.
Date Invoice No.
8/6/2014 2014-309
I Due Date I 8/6/2014
2014 GIOR Amount
Description Assessment Amount
2014 Railroad Assessment .5327%776.41
$776.41
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
RO.Box 83720,Boise,10 83720-0074
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
P0 BOX 275
ROSALIAWA 99170
CL.Butch Otter,Governor
Paul Kjeflander,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
Marsha H.Smith,Commissioner
Interest Invoice
Date Invoice No.J
1/22/2015 2015-INT-16
The 2014 assessmentfee may be paid in equal semi-annual installments.The first installment ofthe
regulatoryfee is due no later than May 15,2014.The second installment is due no later than
November 15,2014.Outstanding balances after November 15,2014 wilt be assessed with a 6%
interest fee.
Please make checks or money orders payable to:
Idaho PubLic Utilities Commission
P0 BOX 83720
BOISE ID 83720-0074
Please contact Taini Huiniston with questions or cointnents:(208]334-0325 or tamara.humistonpuc.idaho.gov
Remittance advice for:
WASHINGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY
Account No.WAI-R Invoice No.2015-INT-16 Remittance amount:$
Exhibit 1
Barratt-Riley Affidavit
Order No.33330
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Account No.WAI-R Due Date 1/22/2015
Description Assessment Amount
Interest assessed on account balance after November 15 110.01
Total $110.01
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Ci.Butch Otter,Governor4RO.Box 83720,Boise,ID 83720-0074 Paul Kjellander,Commissioner
Mack A.Redford,Commissioner
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Kristine Raper,Commissioner
WASfflNGTON &IDAHO RAILWAY Statement
P0 BOX 275
ROSALIAWA 99170
Due Date 5/23/2015
Account #WAI-R
Date Transaction Amount Balance
02/11/2013 INV#PRIORBAL.Orig.Amount $947.31.947.31 947.31
---Prior Assessment Balance $947.31
04/19/2013 1NV #2013-021.Orig.Amount $50.00.50.00 997.31
---2013 Utility Assessment $50.00
02/11/2014 INV #2014-INT-13.Orig.Amount $59.84.59.84 1,057.15
---Assessment Interest $59.84
08/06/2014 INV #2014-309.Orig.Amount $776.41.776.41 1,833.56
---2014 Railroad Assessment $776.41
01/22/2015 1NV#2015-ll’JT-16.Orig.Amount $110.01.110.01 1,943.57
---Assessment Interest $1 10.01
04/22/20 15 INY #2015-020.Orig.Amount $50.00.50.00 1,993.57
---2015 Railroad Assessment $50.00
31-60 DAYS PAST 61-90 DAYS PAST OVER 90 DAYSCURRENT1-30 DAYS PAST DUE DUE DUE PAST DUE Amount Due
0,00 50.00 0.00 0.00 1,943.57 $1,993.57
Outstanding balances after November 15,2015 will be assessed with a 6%interest fee.
Please contact Tami Humiston at (208)334-0325 or by email at tamara.humiston@puc.idaho.gov if you have any
questions or need additional information.
Exhibit 1
Barran-Riley Affidavit
Order No.33330
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