Commission Weekly Filings

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period February 9, 2012, through February 15, 2012

ELECTRIC

EL12-014     In the Matter of the Request for Approval of an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between Moreau Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc. and West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

On February 15, 2012, the Commission received an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between Moreau Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc. and West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.This filing is made pursuant to current efforts of the PUC to verify electric territory mapping data for conversion to electronic format and use in a Geographic Information System (GIS) database. With the assistance of the above-referenced utilities, Commission Staff has confirmed the service territory boundary shared by these utilities and has prepared updated mapping information.

Staff Analyst:  Ross Pedersen
Staff Attorney: Ryan Soye 
Date Filed:  02/15/12
Intervention Deadline:  03/02/12

EL12-015     In the Matter of the Request for Approval of an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. and West River Electric Association, Inc.

On February 15, 2012, the Commission received an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. and West River Electric Association, Inc. This filing is made pursuant to current efforts of the PUC to verify electric territory mapping data for conversion to electronic format and use in a Geographic Information System (GIS) database. With the assistance of the above-referenced utilities, Commission Staff has confirmed the service territory boundary shared by these utilities and has prepared updated mapping information.

Staff Analyst:  Ross Pedersen
Staff Attorney: Ryan Soye 
Date Filed:  02/15/12
Intervention Deadline:  03/02/12

EL12-016     In the Matter of the Request for Approval of an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. and LaCreek Electric Association, Inc.

On February 15, 2012, the Commission received an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. and LaCreek Electric Association, Inc. This filing is made pursuant to current efforts of the PUC to verify electric territory mapping data for conversion to electronic format and use in a Geographic Information System (GIS) database. With the assistance of the above-referenced utilities, Commission Staff has confirmed the service territory boundary shared by these utilities and has prepared updated mapping information.

Staff Analyst:  Ross Pedersen
Staff Attorney: Ryan Soye    
Date Filed:  02/15/12
Intervention Deadline:  03/02/12 

GAS AND ELECTRIC

GE12-002     In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for the Approval of Its Reconciliation for 2011 and its Proposed Energy Efficiency Plan for 2012

On February 15, 2012, MidAmerican Energy Company (MidAmerican) filed its 2011 Energy Efficiency Annual Report and the reconciliation for the 2011 Energy Cost Recovery Factor from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011. In addition, MidAmerican submitted its 2012 Energy Efficiency Plan Update. MidAmerican requested approval of the 2012 programs, 2011 reconciliation, and resulting tariff changes with an effective date of April 2, 2012.

Staff Analysts: Brian Rounds/Ross Pedersen
Staff Attorneys: Kara Semmler/Ryan Soye
Date Filed: 02/15/11
Intervention Deadline: 03/02/11 

PIPELINE SAFETY

PS12-001     In the Matter of the Filing by Commission Pipeline Safety Staff regarding an Inspector Incident Investigation on the Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.'s System

On February 10, 1012 pipeline safety staff opened an incident investigation docket pursuant to ARSD 20:10:37:11. The incident investigation is necessary due to a vehicle accident in Spearfish, S.D. The accident resulted in a release of gas and damage on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.'s system in excess of $50,000. Specifically, a flatbed trailer full of logs detached from its semi-tractor on Interstate 90 and hit the gas meter set on the Spearfish Wal-Mart. Pipeline Safety Staff arrived at the scene and will file a report when the investigation is complete. 

Staff Analysts: Nathan Solem/Joshua Williams
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 02/10/12
Intervention Deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC12-023     In the Matter of the Request for a Declaratory Ruling by Allen Beyers Regarding the Application of SDCL 49-32-6 to a Midcontinent Communications Line in Ipswich, S.D.

On February 13, 2012, the Commission received a filing for a Declaratory Ruling by Allen Beyers regarding the applications of SDCL49-32-6 to a Midcontinent Communications Line in Ipswich, S.D.

Staff Analyst: Deb Gregg
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 02/13/12
Intervention Deadline: 03/02/12

TC12-024     In the Matter of the Application of TOTAL ACCESS TELECOM, INC. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Long Distance Services in South Dakota

On February 14, 2012, the Commission received an Application for a Certificate of Authority from TOTAL ACCESS TELECOM INC. to provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

Staff Analyst: David Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 02/14/12
Intervention Deadline: 03/02/12

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