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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of October 30, 2003 through November 5, 2003

If you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed to you, please contact Delaine Kolbo within five business days of this report. Phone: 605-773-3201

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS


CT03-155 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by John Reints, Rapid City, South Dakota, against Black Hills FiberCom, L.L.C. Regarding its Late Payment Charge.

Complainant is disputing late fees charged on balances due that are less than the amount of the security deposit that the Respondent has required him to post. The Complainant is requesting that the Commission prevent the Respondent from charging its customers that are required to post security deposits late fees and to refund all of the late fees that have been collected.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 11/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

ELECTRIC


EL03-028 In the Matter of the Joint Request for an Electric Service Territory Boundary Change between e Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Black Hills Power.

On November 3, 2003, e Electric Cooperative, Inc. ( e) and Black Hills Power (BHP) submitted a joint request for Commission approval to exchange electric service territory. The exchange includes the following service territory: Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, located in Spruce Mountain Estates No. 2, all of which are located in Section 24 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Black Hills Meridian, Lawrence County, South Dakota, would be transferred from BHP territory to e territory; and Lots 1, 6, and 5, located in Spruce Mountain Ranches, all of which are located in Section 18 of Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Black Hills Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota, would be transferred from e territory to BHP territory.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 11/03/03
Intervention Deadline: 11/21/03

EL03-029 In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for Approval of Tariff Revisions.

Application by MidAmerican Energy for approval of tariff revisions reflecting redesign of the stub portion of both the regular bill and disconnect notice. The revisions are intended to clean up the appearance of the stub and allow for easier identification of written customer notations.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 11/5/03
Intervention Deadline: 11/21/03

NATURAL GAS


NG03-006 In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for Approval of Tariff Revisions.

Application by MidAmerican Energy for approval of tariff revisions reflecting redesign of the stub portion of both the regular bill and disconnect notice. The revisions are intended to clean up the appearance of the stub and allow for easier identification of written customer notations.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 11/5/03
Intervention Deadline: 11/21/03

TELECOMMUNICATIONS


TC03-191 In the Matter of the Filing by WWC Holding Co., Inc. d/b/a CellularOne for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in Other Rural Areas

On November 5, 2003, WWC Holding Co., Inc., d/b/a CellularOne (Western Wireless) filed a petition to be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) for purposes of qualifying to obtain federal universal service support in the study areas of certain rural telephone companies. This petition seeks an order immediately designating Western Wireless as an ETC in the study areas of the following rural telephone companies: Golden West Telephone Cooperative Inc., James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company, Splitrock Properties Inc., Sully es Telephone Cooperative Inc., Tri-County Telecom Inc., Vivian Telephone Co., West River Telecommunications Coop (Mobridge) - SD, and West River Telecommunications Cooperative - SD.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 11/05/03
Intervention Deadline: 11/21/03

 

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