PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON
CASE NO: 19-0303-PSD-42A-CN
KANAWHA FALLS PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
Application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct improvements to the waste-
water treatment plant and wastewater collection system in Fayette County, West Virginia.
FURTHER ADDITIONAL AMENDED NOTICE OF FILING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On February 28, 2019, Kanawha Falls Public Service District (District) filed an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and collection system in Fayette County. The District significantly amended its application on July 25, 2019, and previously published amended notice of its amended filing including its proposed rates. A further amended notice of filing was also served upon resale customers due to Staff-recommended rates. Since the further amended notice of filing was served, Staff has modified its recommended rates as follows:
Non-Project Rates
District Staff-Recommended Staff-Recommended
Proposal Step 1* Step 2**
$ /{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} increase $ /{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} increase $ /{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} increase
Minimum Charge $10.24 / 55.77{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $4.66 / 25.38{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $(0.48) / -2.61 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Residential $14.85 / 55.77{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $6.76 / 25.38{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $(0.70) / -2.61 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
WV Alloys $2,200 / 64.71 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $1,620 / 47.65{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $0/0{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Prison $2,250 / 12.41{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $2,835 / 15.63{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $-720 / -3.97{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
City of Smithers $1,270.72 / 21.11 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $2,350.83 / 39.05{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $0/0{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Deepwater* * * $360.40 / 21.11 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $666.74 / 39.05{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $0/0{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Armstrong PSD $1,856.32 / 21.11 {4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $3,434.19 / 39.05{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $0/0{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
*Effective for all service rendered before project completion and before 20 months from the date of the final order
**Effective for all service rendered before project completion and after 20 months from the date of the final order
***Former Deepwater PSD customers currently served by Armstrong PSD
Project Rates
District Staff Recommended Staff Recommended
Proposal Step 1**** Step 2*****
$ /{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} increase $ /{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} increase $ /{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} increase
Minimum Charge $16.14 / 87.91{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $9.00 / 49.02{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $5.78 / 31.48{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Residential $23.40 / 87.91{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $13.05 / 49.02{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $8.38 / 31.48{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
WV Alloys $3,580 / 105.29{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $3,060 / 90{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $2,270 / 66.76{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Prison $6,750 / 37.22{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $9,360 / 51.61{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $5,265 / 29.03{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
City of Smithers $3,065.61 / 50.92{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $3,558.02 / 59.10{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $2,747.93 / 45.65{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Deepwater* * * $869.47 / 50.92{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $1,009.12 / 59.10{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $779.37 / 45.65{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
Armstrong PSD $4,478.37 / 50.92{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $5,197.70 / 59.10{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} $4,014.29 / 45.65{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c}
****Effective for all service rendered after substantial project completion and until October 12, 2021
*****Effective for all service rendered after substantial project completion and after October 12, 2021
The proposed rates and charges among the various classes of customers are only a proposal and are subject to change (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this filing.
An evidentiary and public hearing is scheduled for December 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at the Public Service Commission, Hearing Room No. 2, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, WV.
Anyone desiring to protest or intervene should file a written protest or request to intervene on or before December 9, 2019, the date of the second hearing scheduled in this matter. Failure to timely protest or intervene can affect your right to protest aspects of this certificate case or participate in future proceedings. All protests or requests to intervene should briefly state the reason for the protest or request to intervene. Requests to intervene must comply with the rules on intervention set-forth in the Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. All protest and requests to intervene should be addressed to Connie Graley, Director, Executive Secretary Division, Public Service Commission, 201 Brooks Street, Post Box 812 Charleston, WV 25233.
KANAWHA FALLS PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT