20221006Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_35548.pdf

NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35548 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 6, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF GEM STATE WATER
COMPANY LLC’S APPLICATION FOR AN
ORDER AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN
ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NO. GSW-W-22-01

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

ORDER NO. 35548

On July 21, 2022, Gem State Water Company, LLC (“Company”) filed an Application
requesting Commission authorization to increase its rates and charges for water service. The
Company requested its Application be processed by Modified Procedure and that any changes to
its rates and charges be effective for bills rendered on or after September 1, 2022.
On September 6, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, a Notice of
Intervention Deadline, and a Notice of Suspension of the Proposed Effective Date. Order No.
35498. There were no intervenors in this case.
With this Order, the Commission provides Notice of Modified Procedure setting public
comment and Company reply comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission 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 31.01.01.201 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 persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments. Persons shall have until January 11, 2023, to file written comments. Comments
must be filed through the Commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is
unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the Commission’s website at
www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using the case
number as it appears on the front of this document. To file by e-mail, the customer must e-mail the
comments to the Commission Secretary and the Company at the e-mail addresses listed below. If
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ORDER NO. 35548 2
computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and the
Company at these addresses:
For the Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
For the Company:

Eric Nelsen
Senior Regulatory Attorney
Adam Rue
Rates and Regulatory Program Manager
Northwest Natural
250 SW Taylor St.
Portland, OR 97204-3038
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
January 31, 2023.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in submitting written
comments must do so by January 11, 2023. The Company must file any reply comments by January
31, 2023.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 35548 3
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 6th day of
October 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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