20071024notice_of_public_workshop_order_no_30457.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 24, 2007
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF FALLS WATER COMPANY FOR AN
ORDER AUTHORIZING INCREASES IN
THE COMPANY'S RATES AND CHARGES
FOR WATER SERVICE
CASE NO. FLS-07-
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30457
On July 27 2007, Falls Water Company filed a general rate case Application seeking
authority to increase its metered rates an average of 46.2%. Falls Water serves approximately
200 customers near Ammon and Idaho Falls. Because the Company is in the process of
installing meters for its current flat-rate customers, the Company is not requesting any increase
in its flat-rate service under Schedule R-2. The Company anticipates that it will have converted
all of its existing flat-rate customers to metered service by mid-2008.
In Order No. 30404, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and suspended
the proposed rates for a period of 30 days plus 5 months. The Commission also set a deadline
for intervention of August 28, 2007. No person petitioned for intervention. On September 4
2007, the Commission Secretary issued the Notice of Parties consisting of the Company and the
Commission Staff.
Pursuant to the Commission s direction, the Staff and the Company reached
agreement on how the case should be processed and on a proposed schedule. The parties
recommend that the rate case be processed under Modified Procedure with the Commission
holding a public hearing in Idaho Falls. The parties proposed and we adopt the following
schedule.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30457
Final Order issue date
Date
November 15 2007
November 20, 2007
December 7, 2007
December 18, 2007
January 2 , 2008
Action
Staff public workshop in Idaho Falls
Staff comments due
Falls Water reply comments due
Public hearing in Idaho Falls
NOTICE OF STAFF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will hold a public
workshop for customers of Falls Water. The purpose of the public workshop is to provide
customers with an overview of the Company s proposed rate increase and dispense information.
At the workshop, customers will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Staff regarding the
Company s rate case. Representatives of the Company may also be available. The Staff will
hold its public workshop on THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 15. 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE
IDAHO FALLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 140 SOUTH CAPITAL AVENUE.
IDAHO FALLS. IDAHO
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers, 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 workpapers are also
available on the Commission s Web site at www.puc.idaho.gov under the "File Room" and then
Water Cases.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER 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 Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.201 through .204. The Commission notes
that Modified Procedure (with written comments) and a public hearing 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30457
than November 21, 2007. 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
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
K. Scott Bruce
Falls Water Company
1770 Sabin Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83406-6747
Mail: scottI ~fallswater.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
Robert Smith
Utility Consultant
2209 N. Bryson Road
Boise, ID 83713
E-mail: uti1itygroup~yahoo.com
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 comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to Falls Water at the e-mail addresses listed
above.
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 HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will convene a public
hearing in this matter. The purpose of the public hearing is to take testimony from members of
the public and customers of Falls Water. The public hearing will convene on TUESDAY.
DECEMBER 18. 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE POCATELLO ROOM OF THE SHILO INN
CONVENTION CENTER. 780 LINDSAY BOULEVARD. IDAHO FALLS. IDAHO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30457
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and workshops 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
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
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 specifically
Idaho Code 99 61-302, 61-307, 61-502, 61-503 , 61-507, and 61-622. The Commission may
enter any final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the public hearing in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties comply with the case schedule set out in
the body of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that service of discovery and comments between the
Company and the Commission Staff be accomplished by electronic mail pursuant to Rule 63
IDAPA 31.01.01.063.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case be processed under Modified Procedure
with a public hearing. Interested persons may file written comments no later than November 21
2007 or may testify at the public hearing set out above.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30457
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ,;23
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day of October 2007.
ATTEST:
D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30457
MACK A. REDFO ISSIONER