Kentucky Public Service Commission

Order Entered: 1. The monthly water rates for Phase 1 and nonrecurring charges set forth in Appendix B of the September 13, 2022 Order are effective for bills issued on and after December 1, 2022, which bill for service rendered on and after the billing cycle that begins on October 3, 2022, with meters read on November 1–2, 2022. 2. The monthly water rates for Phase 2 set forth in Appendix B of the September 13, 2022 Order are effective for bills issued on and after December 1, 2023, which bill for service rendered on and after the billing cycle that begins on October 2, 2023, with meters read on November 1–2, 2023. 3. Big Sandy District’s requests for rehearing on approval of phased-in rates and to use the surcharge proceeds on projects set forth in Big Sandy District’s application are denied. 4. All other provisions of the Commission’s September 13, 2022 Order not in conflict with this Order shall remain in effect. 5. This case is closed and removed from the Commission’s Docket.

Response to Order of 10/21/2022

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Order Entered: 1. Big Sandy District’s motion to amend the September 28, 2022 Order is granted in part and denied in part. 2. Big Sandy District’s request to amend the effective dates established in the September 28, 2022 Order for phase 1 and phase 2 monthly water rates is granted for the limited purpose of Big Sandy District providing additional information regarding the service periods, meter reading dates, and bill issuance dates applicable to Big Sandy District’s proposed effective dates. 3. Big Sandy District’s request to amend the effective date of the nonrecurring charge is granted in part and denied in part. Big Sandy District’s request to amend the effective date of the nonrecurring charge is granted only to the extent that the nonrecurring charge and phase 1 monthly water rates shall have the same effective date. Big Sandy District’s request to establish October 20, 2022, as the effective date for the nonrecurring charges is denied. 4. Big Sandy District’s request to amend the effective date of the water loss reduction surcharged established in the September 13, 2022 Order is denied. 5. Within ten days of service of this Order, Big Sandy District shall file the service dates, meter reading dates, and bill issuance dates that apply to Big Sandy District’s proposed effective date for phase 1 and phase 2 monthly water rates.

Motion to Amend Order of September 28, 2022 (Corrected Version - Includes Proposed Order)

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Motion to Amend Order of September 28, 2022

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Application for Rehearing (Order of 9/13/2022)

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Amend Order of 9/28/2022

Gerald Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Letter Re: Assessment of Nonrecurring Charges

Gerald Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Motion to Amend Order of September 28, 2022

Gerald Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Order Entered: 1. The monthly water rates for Phase 1 set forth in Appendix B of the September 13, 2022 Order approved for services rendered by Big Sandy District on and after October 31, 2022. 2. The monthly water rates for Phase 2 rates set forth in Appendix B of the September 13, 2022 Order are approved for services rendered by Big Sandy District on and after October 31, 2023. 3. All other provision of the Commission’s September 13, 2022 Order not in conflict with this Order shall remain in effect. 4. This case is closed and removed from the Commission’s docket.

Motion to Amend Order of September 13, 2022

Gerald Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Final Order Entered: 1. The findings contained in the Commission Staff’s Report are adopted and are incorporated by reference into this Order. 2. The water service rates proposed by Big Sandy District are denied. 3. Phase 1 rates set forth in Appendix B to this Order are approved for services rendered by Big Sandy District on and after the date of this Order. 4. Phase 2 rates set forth in Appendix B to this Order are approved for services rendered by Big Sandy District one year following the date of this Order. 5. Big Sandy District shall discontinue providing their water district commissioners any additional compensation beyond what is permitted in KRS 74.020(6) and KRS 74.050. 6. Within 20 days of the date of service of this Order, Big Sandy District shall file with this Commission, using the Commission’s electronic Tariff Filing System, new tariff sheets setting forth the rates and charges approved herein and their effective date, and stating that the rates and charges were authorized by this Order.

Response to PSC Staff Report and Motion to Submit Case for Decision

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Staff Report

Response to PSC Staff Second Request for Information

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Order Entered: 1. The motion filed by Big Sandy District on May 23, 2022, is granted. 2. All provisions of the Commission’s Order of May 6, 2022, not in conflict with the provisions of this Order, shall remain in effect.

Data Request

Response to PSC Staffs First Request for Information

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Motion to Substitute and Supplement Exhibits in Application

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

Data Request

Order Entered: 1. The procedural schedule set forth in the Appendix to this Order shall be followed. 2. No later than the date set forth in the procedural schedule, Commission Staff shall file with the Commission and serve upon all parties of record a written report (Commission Staff’s Report) containing its findings and recommendations regarding Big Sandy District’s requested rate adjustment. 3. No later than 14 days after the date of the filing of the Commission Staff’s Report, each party of record shall file with the Commission: a. Its written comments on and any objections to the findings contained in the Commission Staff’s Report; and b. Any additional evidence for the Commission to consider.

Proof of Mailing of Notice of Filing of Application

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

20220414_PSC Amended No Deficiency Letter.pdf

20220414_PSC No Deficiency Letter.pdf

Order Entered: The motion for deviation from 807 KAR 5:076, Section 4(1), filed in this proceeding on March 25, 2022, is granted and the application is accepted.

Application for Rate Adjustment and Motion for Deviation

Gerald E. Wuetcher Big Sandy Water District

20220202_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf

Big Sandy Water District Notice of Intent to File an Application for a Rate Adjustment pursuant to 807 KAR 5:076 Using Electronic Filing Procedures