20110527notice_of_workshop_order_no_32249.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 27.2011
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.BRN-W-1 1-01
OF BRIAN WATER CORPORATION FOR )
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES )NOTICE OF
AND CHARGES.)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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)NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
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)NOTICE OF
)COMMENT DEADLINE
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)ORDER NO.32249
On February 25,2011,Brian Water Corporation filed an Application for authority to
increase its base rate from $12.50 to $18.00 for the first 4,000 gallons per month.Brian Water is
located in Ada County and serves approximately 46 residential customers.The Company
requests that its increase become effective as soon as possible.
THE APPLICATION
Brian Water asserts that its last request for a rate increase was in 2007.Its actual
revenues since the Commission’s approval of its 2007 increase have been lower than expected
due to cool,wet weather over the past few years.Brian Water also states that its nitrate levels
exceed the EPA’s maximum contamination level (MCL)of 10 mg/L.The Application states that
DEQ is directing the Company “to enact a longer range solution to keep the levels below the
MCL”Application at 1.As a result,the Company is considering a new,deeper well.
The Application maintains that an increase in base rates would provide the revenues
needed and put the Company’s rates more in line with other water systems.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204,IDAPA
31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written
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NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLII’JE
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comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation in
cases of this nature.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission no later
than Thursday,June 30,2011.The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting
the comment.Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments.Written comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission
and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Tony Bowar
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brian Water CorporationP0Box837205120OverlandRoadBoise,ID 83720-0074 Boise,ID 83705
E-mail:tonvbowar(ayahoo.corn
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission’s home page located at www.puc,idaho.gov.Click the “Comments and Questions”
icon,and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
These comments must also be sent to Brian Water at the e-mail address listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Brian Water may file reply comments (if
necessary)no later than Friday,July 8,2011.
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 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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission shall convene a public
workshop on THURSDAY,JUNE 23,2011,AT 7 P.M.IN THE COMMISSION HEARING
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ROOM,472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,BOISE,IDAHO.The purpose of the
workshop is to provide Brian Water customers with an overview of the Company’s Application
and dispense information.At this meeting customers will have an opportunity to ask questions
of Staff regarding the Application and how customers may further participate in the proceeding.
Company representatives may also be available.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application together with supporting
workpapers,testimonies and exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices.The Application and
testimonies may also be viewed on the Commission’s website at w’vw.puc.idaho.ov by clicking
on “File Room”and then “Water Cases”under the corresponding case number for this
proceeding.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all workshops and hearings 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
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
E-Mail:secretary(ãpuc.idaho.zov
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 the
Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted according to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.000,et seq.
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NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons and parties may file written comments regarding the Company’s Application
no later than June 30,2011.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Brian Water may file reply comments no later than
July 8,2011.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a public workshop be held on Thursday,June 23,
2011,in the Commission Hearing Room,472 West Washington Street,Boise,Idaho.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this ‘7
day of May 2011.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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