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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of December 7, 2000 through December 13, 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

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT00-113 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by FSST Social Services, Flandreau, South Dakota, against Ionex Communications North, Inc. Regarding Poor Service.

The Complainant indicates that Ionex did not provide services as requested. The Complainant requests imposition of penalties.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/00
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT00-114 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by FSST Social Services, Flandreau, South Dakota, against MCI WorldCom Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

The Complainant indicates that MCI WorldCom was not authorized to provide telecommunications services to FSST Social Services. The Complainant requests imposition of penalties.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/00
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT00-115 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by FSST Social Services, Flandreau, South Dakota, against Telecom*USA Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

The Complainant indicates that Telecom*USA was not authorized to provide telecommunications services to FSST Social Services. The Complainant requests imposition of penalties.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/00
Intervention Deadline: N/A

ELECTRIC

EL00-035 In the Matter of the Joint Request for Electric Service Territory Exception between Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc. and NorthWestern Corporation.

On December 11, 2000, Southeastern Electric Cooperative and NorthWestern Corporation filed a joint request for a service territory exception for service to a storage shed located in the northwest quarter of Section 8, Range 60 West, Township 97 North in Hutchinson County. The customer is constructing a storage shed and in order for SEC to provide electric service a line extension of approximately 1/4 of a mile would be required. NorthWestern has facilities within 50 feet of the proposed storage shed.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/00
Intervention Deadline: 12/29/00

NATURAL GAS

NG00-009 In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for Approval of Tariff Revisions

MidAmerican Energy Company (MidAmerican) filed revised Sales and Gas Transportation Tariff sheets with the Commission on December 11. MidAmerican is proposing changes in the areas of Curtailment, Group Balancing and Late Nomination - Rescheduling Service Fee, Short Critical Day Penalty, Waiver of Penalties, Change from "BTU Daily Gas Wire" to "Gas Daily" Index, and Optional Daily Balance Service. The proposed changes are anticipated to have a minimal impact on the company's revenue. A Customer Notice letter explaining the changes will be provided as an insert within customers' bills in January 2001. The company is requesting an effective date of February 1, 2001.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/00
Intervention Deadline: 12/29/00

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC00-199 In the Matter of the Application of KMC Telecom V, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services and Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

KMC Telecom V, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide intrastate interexchange telecommunication services and local exchange services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide a full range of 1+ interexchange services including MTS, private line, WATS, toll free, ISDN and frame relay services through resale and also intends to operate as a resold and facilities-based local exchange services provider of high-speed data transmission services, to customers to and from all points in the state of South Dakota in all areas approved for service by competitive local exchange carriers.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/07/00
Intervention Deadline: 12/29/00

TC00-200 In the Matter of the Application of Access One, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

Access One, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide intraLATA and interLATA interexchange service in the state of South Dakota. Access One, Inc. proposes to resell dedicated, toll free, calling card and directory assistance services.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/00
Intervention Deadline: 12/29/00

TC00-201 In the Matter of the Application of NOW Communications of South Dakota, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services and Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

NOW Communications of South Dakota is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide intrastate interexchange and local exchange telecommunication services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide basic local exchange services on a resale basis in Qwest=s service territory and intends to resell long distance services from major facilities-based carriers.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/12/00
Intervention Deadline: 12/29/00

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