20170615notice_of_modified_procedure_order_no_33787.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 15.2017
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE 1ATTER OF THE APPLICATION )CASE NO.FLS-W-17-O1
OF FALLS WATER COMPANY,INC.FOR )
AUTHORIZATION TO BUILD A NEW )NOTICE OF
WATER SOURCE,AND ACCESS TO THE )MODIFIED PROCEDURE
SIECIAL PLANT RESERVE ACCOUNT )
)NOTICE OF
)COMMENT DEADLINES
)
______________________________
)ORDER NO.33787
On February 10,2017,Falls Water Company,Inc.filed an Application requesting
that the Commission advise the Company on a request to construct an additional well,well
house,pumping equipment,and controls,and accept those expenses as rate base in a future rate
case.The Company further requested access to a “special plant reserve fund”created by
Commission Order in 2012.
On March 9,2017,notice of the Application was issued,including notice that
“Commission Staff will recommend further procedure and scheduling based on further
investigation and assessment of the Company’s filing.”Notice at 2.
The Company’s current rates took effect on October 16,2012.Order 32663.As part
of that rate case,the Commission required the Company to establish a special plant reserve fund
to finance infrastructure projects as approved by the Commission.Id.at 11.The Commission
further stated that it “strongly encourages the Company to consult with Commission S/a/f b’/ore
it begins any such projects.”Id.(emphasis in original).
The Company now seeks permission to construct a new well and associated plant.
Application.It states that it needs the new well to comply with Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality water pressure requirements.The Company estimates a total project cost
of $647,215.The Company requested that this Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
but did not request an effective date.
After reviewing the Application and gathering additional information,Staff agreed
that the Company’s proposal to process this case by Modified Procedure is appropriate.Staff
thus requested that the Commission order the case be processed by Modified Procedure,and that
a July 11,2017 comment deadline,and a July 18,2017 reply deadline,be set.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINES
ORDER NO.33787 1
With this Order the Commission authorizes the use of Modified Procedure and
establishes deadlines for the filing of written comments.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filing in this
action,and has determined that the public interest may not require a formal 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,IDAPA 3 1.01.01.201 through .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 any person or party desiring to state a
position on this Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the
Commission no later than July 11,2017.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 K.Scott Bruce
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Falls Water Company,Inc.
P0 Box 83720 2180 Deborah Drive
Boise,ID 83720-0074 Idaho Falls,ID 83401
E-Mail:scotti_(Ifallswater.corn
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5918
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 Click the “Case Comment or Question
Form”under the “Consumers”tab,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 the Applicant at the
e-mail address listed above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company may file reply comments,if
necessary,no later than July 18,2017.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINES
ORDER NO.33787 2
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case,or protesting the use of
Modified Procedure,should do so no later than July 11,2017.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that reply comments,if any,may be filed no later than
Julyl8,2017.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this /
day of June 2017.
ATTEST:
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Diane Hanian
Commission Secretary
O:FLS-W-17-Olbk
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINES
ORDER NO.33787
ERIC ANDERSON,COMMISSIONER
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