Section 31.01.01.127 - PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ON APPLICATIONS TO INCREASE RATES01.Public Workshop. When a public utility applies to increase any rate, fare, toll, rental or charge regarding any classification or service, the Commission will determine if the staff should conduct a public workshop. The workshop's purpose is for the staff to dispense information concerning the utility's application and to receive written or oral comments from the public before the staff files testimony or comments.02.Notice and Location of Workshop. Notice of the public workshop should be disseminated at least seven (7) days before the workshop to newspapers of general circulation and radio and television stations in the affected area. The Commission shall determine the location for the workshop. A workshop may be held in-person or telephonically. The notice shall also be posted on the Commission's website.03.Exemptions. Subsection 127.01 shall not apply to applications regarding uniform statewide surcharges under Sections 56-904, 62-610 and 62-610F, Idaho Code, or to utility tariff advices.Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.01.01.127