20221220Notice_of_Public_Hearing_Order_No_35635.pdf

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PUBLC COMMENT DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 35635 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 20, 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 PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF
PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE

ORDER NO. 35635

On July 21, 2022, Gem State Water Company, LLC (“Company”) applied to the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) for 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. On October 6, 2022, the Commission issued a
Notice of Modified Procedure. Order No. 35548.
On November 1, 2022, the Commission issued a Notice of Public Workshop setting a
November 15, 2022, public workshop date. Order No. 35580
With this Order, the Commission provides a Notice of Public Customer Hearing and
Notice of Extension of the Public Comment Deadline.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there will be a public customer hearing on
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Pacific
Time. The public customer hearing will be held at the Athol Community Center, 30355 3rd
Street, Athol, Idaho, 83801. Those attending the hearing in-person will have an opportunity to
provide testimony. People may also listen to the live testimony and the proceedings at the hearing
by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering code 2467 617 1016. However, persons will not be able
to provide testimony by phone.
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
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NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PUBLC COMMENT DEADLINE
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needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance 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)
E-Mail: [e-mail]

NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has found written comments to
be an effective method of participation. The Commission also acknowledges that there may be
interested persons who are unable to testify at the public hearing. The Commission believes it fair,
just, and reasonable for members of the public to have ample opportunity to provide input. As
such, the Commission finds it to be in the public interest to extend the public comment deadline
for members of the public.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that members of the public may file a written
comment with the Commission by no later than January 20, 2023. 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 http://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, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission
Secretary and the Company at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is unavailable,
then comments may be mailed to the Commission and Company at these addresses:
For the Commission:

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

For the Company:

Leslie Abrams-Rayner
General Manager
Gem State Water Company
P.O. Box 3388
Coeur D’Alene, ID 83616
[e-mail]

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PUBLC COMMENT DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 35635 3
Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714

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]

ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that there will be a public customer hearing on Wednesday,
January 18, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Pacific Time, at the
Athol Community Center, 30355 3rd Street, Athol, Idaho, 83801.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that members of the public shall have until January 20,
2023, to file written comments.
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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ORDER NO. 35635 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 20th day of
December 2022.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

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Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary

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