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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of October 5, 2000 through October 11, 2000

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 filing.
Phone: 605-773-3705 Fax: 605-773-3809

ELECTRIC

EL00-029 In the Matter of the Application of Xcel Energy, Inc. for Approval to Extend Expected Merger Benefits to its South Dakota Service Territory and Customers.

An application by Xcel Energy, Inc. for approval of a memorandum of understanding which would provide benefits to its customers and service territory was filed with the Commission. Excel Energy, Inc. proposes to provide an additional contribution to its annual economic development investment within its service territory for a limited time and also agrees to a conditional rate moratorium until May 1, 2004. The agreement is being offered to provide rate payers expected benefits of the recent merger between Northern States Power Company and New Century Energies Company.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 10/10/00
Intervention Deadline: NA

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC00-146 In the Matter of ACC National Long Distance Corporation d/b/a Vista International Communications' Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-147 In the Matter of Accutel Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-148 In the Matter of ACOMM, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-149 In the Matter of Atlantic Telephone Company, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-150 In the Matter of ClearPoint Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-151 In the Matter of Columbia Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a aXessa's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-152 In the Matter of ConnectAmerica, Inc. d/b/a Connect US' Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-153 In the Matter of ConQuest Operator Services Corp.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-154 In the Matter of Federal TransTel, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-155 In the Matter of Home Owners Long Distance, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-156 In the Matter of IdealDial Corporation's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-157 In the Matter of Inacom Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-158 In the Matter of Inmark, Inc. d/b/a Preferred Billing's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-159 In the Matter of International Telecommunications Corp. d/b/a Discount Direct Dialing's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-160 In the Matter of Legends Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-161 In the Matter of Long Distance America, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-162 In the Matter of NeTel, Inc. d/b/a TEL3's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-163 In the Matter of Nor Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-164 In the Matter of Qcc Incorporated's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-165 In the Matter of Quest Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a QTI's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-166 In the Matter of SBR, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

TC00-167 In the Matter of USBG, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.

The above companies shall appear on November 1, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the Cactus Conference Room, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD, to show cause why action should not be taken against the company for failure to comply with SDCL Chapter 49-1A.

Deputy Executive Director: Sue Cichos
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 10/05/00
Hearing Date: 11/01/00

TC00-168 In the Matter of the Application of IDT America, Corp. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

IDT America, Corp. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunication services in South Dakota. The applicant is a reseller that intends to offer 1+ MTS, 101XXXX, prepaid calling card, toll free, and rechargeable calling card services to and from all points within South Dakota.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Date Docketed: 10/05/00
Intervention Deadline: 10/27/00

TC00-169 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Resale Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Flatel, Inc.

A Resale Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation (Qwest) and Flatel, Inc., was filed with the Commission for approval. The agreement is a negotiated agreement which sets forth the terms, conditions and prices under which Qwest will provide the Unbundled Network Element Platform and/or services for resale to Flatel for the provision of local exchange services. Any party wishing to comment on the agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the agreement no later than October 26, 2000. Parties to the agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 10/06/00
Initial Comments Due: 10/26/00

TC00-170 In the Matter of the Application of 360Networks (USA) Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

360networks (USA) inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange service in South Dakota. Initially, the applicant will provide non-switched dedicated and private line, high capacity fiber optic transmission capacity and access services and will eventually expect to offer a broad range of voice and data local exchange services to business and residential customers throughout the state.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Date Docketed: 10/10/00
Intervention Deadline: 10/27/00

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