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PUBLIC NOT CES
MDLI Cas Cost Incra_e
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on a pur-
chased gas cost increase of $0.180 per decatherm (Dth) to Resi-
dential, Firm General Service, and Small and Large Interruptible
customers, and an increase of $0.182 per Dth to Optional Seasonal
customers, all on an interim basis and subject to notice, protest,
intervention, possible hearing, refund, change, further investigation
and further order of the Commission. The increase for all classes
of customers is primarily due to higher projected gas costs in Janu-
ary 2010. The Company states the proposed increase will affect all
customers in MDU's Wyoming service territory; and it is proposed to
go into effect for usage on and after January 1,2010. The proposed
pass-on will result in an estimated increase of $75,240 in the'Com-
pany's revenues during January 2010, based upon estimated sales
volumes for the month.
MDU's current and proposed rates for its Residential customers,
stated in dollars per Dth, are:
Tadff Item Proposed Current Cost
Cost
Purchased Gas Cost $5.030 $4.850
Surcharge Adjustment (CBA) ($0.244) ($0.244)
Non-Core Revenue Credit ($0.086) ($0.086)
*Total Purchased Gas Cost $4.700 $4.520
Distribution Delivery Charge $0.633 $0.633
Conservation Tracking $0.005 $0.005
Adjustment
Total Gas Cost $5.338
$5.158
Net
Change
$0.180
$o.ooo
$o.ooo
$0.t80
$0.000
$o.ooo
$0.180
* The Total Purchased Gas Cost for the Large and Small Inter-
ruptible customer classes is the same as shown in the table except
the Non-Core Revenue Credit of $0.086 per Dth is eliminated. The
proposed Total Purchased Gas Cost for the Interruptible customer
classes is $4.786 per Dth.
The proposed increase in rates will result in an increase of $3.06, or
about 3.1%, for the average residential customer using 17 Dths in
January 2010. Actual bills will vary with usage.
Sections 249 and 250 of the Commission's Rules allow a utility to
pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity
cost increases or decreases, subject to public notice, opportunity for
hearing and refund.
MDU's application is on file in its Wyoming business offices and at
the Commission's offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be in-
spected by any interested person during regular business hours.
Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or
request for a public hearing in this matter must so file, in writing, with
the Commission on or before March 3, 2010. The petition shall set
forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing
and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.
If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing
that you will attend, and you require reasonable accommodation for
a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or
write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Chey-
enne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications
impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing
Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30013-226-GP-
09 in your communications.
Dated: February 3,2010.:
Publish: February 11 & 18, 2010
MDU Gas Cost Increase
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) has given
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) authority to pass on a whole-
sale gas cost increase of $1.341 per decatherm (Dth) to Residential,
Firm General Service, Small and Large Interruptible and Optional
Seasonal customers, on an interim basis, subject to notice, protest,
intervention, possible hearing, refund, change, further investigation
and further order of the Commission. The increase for all classes of
customers is primarily due to higher projected gas costs in Febru-
ary 2010. The Company states the proposed increase will affect all
customers in MDU's Wyoming service territory; and it is proposed
to go into effect for usage on and after February 1, 2010. The pro-
posed pass-on will result in an estimated increase of $430,500 in the
Company's revenues during February 2010, based upon estimated
sales volumes for the month.
MDU's current and proposed rates for its Residential customers,
stated in dollars per Dth, are:
Current Net
Tariff Item Proposed Cost Cost Change
Purchased Gas Cost $6.371 $5.030 $1.341
Surcharge Adjustment (CBA) ($0.244) ($0.244) $0.000
Non-Core Revenue Credit ($0.086) ($0.086) $0.000
*Total Purchased Gas Cost $6.041 $4.700 $1.341
Distribution Delivery Charge $0.633 ' $0.633 $0.000
Conservation Tracking $0.005 $0.005 $0.000
Adjustment
Total Gas Cost $6.679 $5.338 $1.341
* The Total Purchased Gas Cost for the Large and Small Inter-
ruptible customer classes is the same as shown in the table except
the Non-Core Revenue Credit of $0.086 per Dth is eliminated. The
proposed Total Purchased Gas Cost for the Interruptible customer
classes is $6.127 per Dth.
The proposed increase in rates will result in an increase of $17.44
or about 21.6% for the average residential customer using 13 Dths
in February 2010. Actual bills will vary with usage.
Sections 249 and 250 of the Commission's Rules allow a utility to
pass on to its customers known or prospective wholesale commodity
cost ihcreases or decreases, subject to public notice, opportunity for
hearing and refund.
MDU's application is on file in its Wyoming business offices and at
the Commission's offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and may be in-
spected by any interested person during regular business hours.
Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or
request for a public hearing in this matter must so file, in writing, with
the Commission on or before March 5, 2010. The petition shall set
forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing
and the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.
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If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing
that you will attend, and you require reasonable accommodation for
a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or
write to the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Chey-
enne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications
impaired persons may also contact the Commission by accessing
Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30013-227-GP-
10 in your communications.
Dated: February 3, 2010.
Publish: February 11 & 18, 2010
Rocky Mo.ntMn Power, Prniect
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the
Wyoming Public Service Commission's Procedural Rules and Special
Regulations, notice is hereby given of the application of Rocky
Mountain Power (Rocky Mountain or the Company) for a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct the new
Paradise Substation and approximately 6.5 miles of double circuit
230/69 kV transmission line (collectively, the "Proposed Project")
located in Sublette County.
On February 4, 2010, Rocky Mountain filed an application requesting
a CPCN to construct the proposed substation which will consist of a
30 megavolt-ampere (MVA) 69/25 kV transformer with a 69 kV circuit
breaker, associated protection and control equipment and two25 kV
distribution circuits. The proposed transmission line will have three
phase 230/69 kV double circuit 1272/1272 aluminum conductor steel
reinforced transmission lines supported by 95 foot steel mono-pole
structures with static wire lighting protection. The transmission line
will also have a mobile 50 MVA transformer.
The Company states the Proposed Project is Jocated on Bureau of
Land Management land. The proposed Paradise Substation will
be located in Township 31 North, Range 109 West, Sections 4 and
9. The Paradise Substation will be situated north of Paradise Road
approximately seven miles southwest of Boulder, Wyoming. The 6.5
miles of 230/69 kV transmission line will be located within Township 31
North, Range 109 West, Sections 9, 8, 17, 18 and 19 and Township 31
North, Range 110 West, Sections 23, 24, 26 and 27. The transmission
line will extend from the Paradise Substation approximately 6.5 miles
to the southwest to the existing 69 kV transmission line at East Green
River Road.
Rocky Mountain states that the Proposed Project is to accommodate
growing load in the Upper Green River Basin area. The Company
states customer load growth and electricity demands has surpassed
the Cofnpany's current capabilities in this area and that new high
voltage transmission lines and distribution infrastructure is needed to
ensure safe, adequate and reliable electric service in this region. The
Proposed Project will add 19 MW of additional load serving capacity in
the area near Boulder, Wyoming.
Rocky Mountain proposes to begin construction on the Proposed
Project in July 2010. The current estimated completion date of the
Proposed Project under normal construction circumstances, weather
conditions, labor availability and materials delivery is prior to December
15, 2010. The estimated cost of the Proposed Project is $18,507,800
and will be financed through equity and possibly debt. The estimated
annual cost of service related to the Proposed Project is $6,457,000
and the estimated annual operating revenues are $7,171,000.
Rocky Mountain states that the site of the Proposed Project consists
of undulating terrain with steep slopes with sagebrush and various
prairie grasses. The Company states the Proposed Project will cross
the historic Lander Trail.
Interested persons may inspect the application at Rocky Mountain's
Wyoming offices in Cheyenne or Casper, Wyoming and at the
Commission's offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during regular business
hours.
Anyone wishing to file a statement, intervention, protest, or a request
for a public hearing in this matter must do so, in writing, with the
Commission on or before March 8, 2010. Any petitions filed shall set
forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as
well as the position and the interest of the petitioner inthis proceeding.
Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-364-EA-10.
A public hearing will be held on March 23, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., unless
rescheduled by order of the Commission. Public comment will be
accepted at that time. If you choose to intervene, you will be required
to attend the hearing in person or by telephone. If you require
reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at
(307) 777-7427 or write the Commission at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite
300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications-impaired persons
may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.
Dated: February 10, 2010.
Publish: February 18 & 25, 2010
Tillett Probate Notice
STATE OF WYOMING
COUNTY OF BIG HORN
) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) SS.
) FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PROBATE NO. 5552
IN THE MATTER )
OF THE ESTATE OF )
MELINDA JEAN )
DONAWICK-TILLET, )
)
Deceased. )
)
NOTICE OF PROBATE
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on the 13th of January, 2010, the estate
of the above named decedent was admitted to probate by the above
named Court, and that JLee Steed was appointed Personal Repre-
sentative thereof.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to
her Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the under-
signed at P.O. Box 3129, Cody, Wyoming 82414.
Creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate are re-
quired to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, in the
office of the Clerk of said Court, on or before three months after
the date of the first publication of the notice, and if such claims are
not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever
barred.
Dated the 29th day of January, 2010.
M. Jalie Meinecke, #6-3415
Meinecke & Sitz, LLC
1513 Beck Avenue
P.O. Box 3129
Cody, Wyoming 82414
307-587-1300
Attorney for Petitioner
Publish: February 11, 18, & 25, 2010
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RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES
William & Joann Batts, DBA Hyattville Caf - Hyattville
The Secrets of Shell, LLC, DBA Trapper Creek Lodge Restau-
rant - East of Shell
Paint Rock Inn, LLC - Hyattville
Steven R. Montanez, DBA Oasis Bar - Northwest of Lovell
Hideout Adventures, Inc., DBA The Hideout at Flitner Ranch-
East,of Shell
JR McLaughlan, Inc., DBA Dirty Annies Country Store - East of
Shell
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Old Shell Lodge, LLC -Shell
Snowshoe Lodge, LLC - South East of Shell
Wyoming High Country, LLC - Forest Service Road # 19, Lovell
Dickerson, Inc., DBA Horseshoe Bend Marina - Big Horn Can-
yon National Recreation Area
and protests, if any there be, against the issuance (transfer or renewal)
of the license will be heard at the hour of 1:00 P.M. on the 16th day of
March 2010, inthe board of county commissioners chambers, Basin,
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-Publish: February 18, 25, March 4 & 11, 2010
Cowley sewer jet bids
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Cowley is accepting bids for a 1979 FMC trailer model
sewer jet with rebuilt pump. Sealed bids will be accepted at Cow-
ley Town Hall, P.O. Box 635, 20 S. Division ST., Cowley, WY 82420.
Please mark envelope sewer jet bid. Bids will be accepted until 12:00
P.M. on March 8, 2010 at which time they will be opened and read
aloud. The Town of Cowley reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. For more information or to make an appointment to view the
sewer jet, call (307) 548-6799 and leave a message.
Publish: February 18, 25 & March 4, 2010
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