20100128notice_of_telephonic_hearing_order_no_30994.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 28, 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION CASE NO. FLS-09-
OF FALLS WATER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
AND CHARGES.
NOTICE OF
TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30994
On August 4, 2009, Falls Water Company filed an Application for authority to
increase its total revenue requirement by $143,496., or 14.39%. The Company requested that
the Application be processed by Modified Procedure and that the tariff changes become effective
September 10, 2009.
On September 2 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline that suspended the Company s proposed effective date of September 10
2009. Order No. 30893. No parties petitioned to intervene. On September 16, 2009, a Notice of
Public Workshop and Notice of Modified Procedure was issued setting a deadline for comments
to be filed no later than October 7, 2009.Order No. 30899.On September 30, 2009
Commission Staff filed a Motion to Suspend Deadline for Filing Comments. The Commission
granted Staff s Motion to Suspend and directed Staff to present a feasible schedule to the
Commission for approval after meeting with the parties to discuss the processing of this case.
Order No. 30927.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
Pursuant to the Commission s directive, the parties have reached agreement on the
following proposed schedule:
Comment Deadline
Company Reply Comments
Telephonic Public Hearing
February 11 , 2010
February 19, 2010
February 23 2010
Based upon our review of the proposed schedule and the agreement of the parties, the
Commission approves the schedule as set out above.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30994
YOU ARE HEREBY 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, February 11, 2010.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 Falls Water at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Robert E. Smith
2209 N. Bryson Road
Boise, ID 83713
Mail: utilitygroup~yahoo.com
Street Address for Express Mail:K. Scott Bruce, General Manager
Falls Water Company
2180 N. Deborah Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Mail: scottI ~fallswater.com
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 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 the Company may choose to file reply
comments and must do so no later than Friday, February 19,2010.
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 TELEPHONIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a telephonic
hearing in this matter on TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 2010. COMMENCING AT 7 P.M..
FROM THE COMMISSION HEARING ROOM. 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30994
BOISE. IDAHO Persons wishing to offer their testimony telephonically or listen to the
proceedings may dial toll-free [phone]; Participant Code 76373262.The purpose of the
hearing is to take public comment and testimony. The telephonic hearing will be conducted as
follows:
Everyone on the call will be able to hear the proceeding.
. Everyone s phone will be automatically muted except for the person
testifying.
If you would like to testify, press * 1 (star one) on your phone key pad.
This will sign you up (put you in the queue) to testify.
. When it is your turn to testify, you will hear the prompt "ask your
question ; at that time, you will be sworn in, asked to state your full name
spell your last name, and give your full address.
. When you testify we ask that you eliminate any background noise, such as
the TV, radio, etc., in order for us to clearly hear and record your
testimony. At the conclusion of your testimony you may be asked
questions.
If at any time after you sign up to testify, you decide that you do not want
to testify, simply push the # (pound) key on your phone and you will be
taken (out of the queue) offthe list to testify.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all 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 workshop or 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)
E- Mail: secretary~puc.idaho. gov
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30994
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application together with supporting
workpapers and exhibits (if any) 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 by clicking
on "File Room" and then "Water Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jurisdiction over this
matter pursuant to Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically Idaho Code 99 61-124, 61-125
61-129, 61-622, and 61-623. 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 pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
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 the Commission shall conduct a telephonic hearing
in this matter on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, commencing at 7 p., from the Commission
Hearing Room.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30994
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this ;11-fh
day of January 2010.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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MACK A. REDFORD, COMMI SIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING
ORDER NO. 30994