Commission Weekly Filings

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period February 2, 2012, through February 8, 2012

ELECTRIC

EL12-013     In the Matter of the Request by Harvey K. Bue for a Determination of an Exception to Individual Metering Requirements in Regards to the Installation of a Master Metered Electric System for a Duplex in Webster, South Dakota

On February 2, 2012, the Commission received a filing by Harvey K. Bue requesting determination of an existing exception to the individual metering requirements under ARSD 20:10:26.  Mr. Bue owns a duplex in Webster, South Dakota, and wishes to convert the electric system to a master metered system.

Staff Analyst: Matthew Tysdal
Staff Attorney: Ryan Soye
Date Filed: 02/02/12
Intervention Deadline: 02/13/12 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC12-016     In the Matter of the Complaint and request for Declaratory Ruling filed by Midcontinent Communications Against PaeTec Communications, Inc. and McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. regarding the Delivery of Telecommunications Traffic and Payment for such Traffic

On January 12, 2012, the Commission received a complaint from Midcontinent Communications against PaeTec Communications, Inc. The Complaint addresses PaeTec activity that allegedly disguises the true origination point or jurisdiction of traffic or delays or prevents the delivery or termination of toll traffic to Midcontinent end users. Additionally, the filing requests a declaratory ruling from the Commission regarding the alleged activity and whether it is a violation of SDCL 49-31-111, 49-31-10 and
49-31-11. On February 1, 2012, South Dakota Telecommunications Association requested intervention. On February 3, 2012, the Local Exchange Carrier's Association requested intervention. On February 8, 2012, the Complainant amended its complaint to include McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC as a party.  As a result of the addition, the intervention period is extended.

Staff Analyst: Chris Daugaard
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 01/12/12
Amended Intervention Deadline: 02/24/12

TC12-021     In the Matter of the Filing by MCC Telephony of the Midwest, LLC for Approval of Revisions to its Access Services Tariff No. 1

On February 2, 2012, the Commission received a filing from MCC Telephony of the Midwest, LLC for approval of revisions to its Access Services Tariff No. 1. The purpose of this filing is to add provisions regarding the identification and rating of VoIP-PSTN traffic in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's Repost and Order in WC Docket Nos. 10-90, etc., FCC Release No. 1 1-161 (November 18, 2011), add a service order charge, and make various textual changes to clarify existing provisions.

Staff Analyst: David Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/02/12
Intervention Deadline: 02/24/12

TC12-022     In the Matter of the Filing by Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC for Approval of Revisions to its Access Services Tariff No. 1

On February 2, 2012, the Commission received a filing from Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC. This filing makes revisions to Bandwidth.com's Competitive Telecommunications Access Services Tariff No. 1 to incorporate the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission Report and Order in WC Docket No. 10-90, etc., FCC No. 11-161 (released November18, 2011) ("FCC Order") regarding the treatment of Toll VoIP-PSTN traffic. The Company requests an effective date for this revision of February 3, 2012.

Staff Analysts: David Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/02/12
Intervention Deadline: 02/24/12

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