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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of May 10, 2001 through May 16, 2001

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

CT01-024 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Lawrence Blankenhorn, Flandreau, South Dakota, against MCI WorldCom Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services and Billing for Services.

Complainant alleges that his long distance service was switched without his authorization which resulted in the unauthorized billing. Complainant is asking for $1,000.00 as provided by South Dakota law.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 05/14/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

ELECTRIC

EL01-009 In the Matter of the Joint Request for an Electric Service Territory Boundary Change between Xcel Energy and Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Xcel Energy and Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc. are jointly requesting a change to the existing electric service territory agreement, pursuant to SDCL 49-34A-55. The area in question is in the "Prairie Trails Addition" within the NW 1/4 of Section 35 of Range 51 West, Township 100N, Tea, South Dakota. The existing boundary intersects many of the proposed lots in the addition. The boundary change requested would allow the service territory to follow the proposed lot lines.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 05/14/01
Intervention Deadline: 06/01/01

NATURAL GAS

NG01-005 In the Matter of the Filing by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for Approval of an Amendment to a Contract with Deviations with Morris Asphalt, Inc.

Application by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for approval of an amendment to its contract with deviations with Morris Inc. The filing proposes to revise the calculation of the rate applicable to Morris Inc. The contract would be in effect for an initial period and continue in one year increments until either party furnishes 30 days notice of termination.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/11/01
Intervention Deadline: 05/21/01

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC01-048 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of Transfer of Certificate of Authority from GE Capital Communication Services Corporation to GE Capital Telemanagement Services Corporation.

GE Capital Telemanagement Services Corporation (GECTS) is seeking a transfer of GE Capital Communication Services Corporation=s (GECCS) interexchange Certificate of Authority. GECTS intends to adopt GECCS=s tariff.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 05/10/01
Intervention Deadline: 06/01/01

TC01-049 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of an Amendment to an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Integra Telecom of South Dakota, Inc.

On May 11, 2001 a docket was opened by the Commission to consider the approval of an Amendment regarding Enhanced Extended Loop ("EEL"), Local Number Portability (LNP") Managed Cuts; x-DSL-I and Express Entry Facilities to the Interconnection Agreement between Integra Telecom of South Dakota, Inc. ("Integra") and Qwest Corporation ("Qwest") for approval by the Commission. According to the parties the Agreement is a negotiated agreement with the parties adopting the negotiated interconnection agreement between Integra and Qwest which was approved by the Commission effective August 25, 2000. This Amendment is made in order to add terms, conditions and rates for EEL, LNP Managed Cuts; x-DSL-I and Express Entry Facilities to the Agreement, as set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit A and Exhibit B, to this Amendment. 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 May 31, 2001. 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: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 05/11/01
Initial Comments Due: 05/31/01

TC01-050 In the Matter of the Application of Total Call International, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

Total Call International, Inc (Total Call) is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services throughout South Dakota. Total Call intends to offer 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, 800/888 Toll-Free inbound dialing, directory assistance, data services, travel card service, and prepaid calling card service.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 05/14/01
Intervention Deadline: 06/01/01

TC01-051 In the Matter of the Application of Williams & Company Communications, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

Williams & Company Communications, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide local exchange and high speed internet access telecommunication services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide these services in Qwest exchanges using a combination of its own facilities, leased facilities and resale.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 05/15/01
Intervention Deadline: 06/01/01

TC01-052 In the Matter of the Filing by Qwest Corporation for Approval of Revisions to its Access Service Tariff.

On May 16, 2001, Qwest Corporation filed revisions to its Exchange and Network Services
Tariff for approval. The purpose of the revisions is to introduce changes dealing with Jurisdictional Report Requirements.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 05/16/01
Intervention Deadline: 06/01/01

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