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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of December 18 through December 31, 2003
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 report. Phone: 605-773-3201
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
CT03-159 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Arnold Wienk, Lake Preston, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.
Complainant states that he purchased a four-year prepaid long distance service plan on July 2, 2002. Service was terminated without notice in early June of 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.
Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/18/03
Intervention deadline: N/A
ELECTRIC
EL03-033 In the Matter of the Request by Xcel Energy for Approval of the Construction of a Third Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine Generator at the Angus C. Anson Site Near Sioux Falls.
On December 19, 2003, the Commission received a request from Xcel Energy that the facility permit order issued in Docket EL91-001 on May 20, 1993, be amended to reflect the proposed construction of a third simple cycle combustion turbine generator at the Angus C. Anson Site near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The unit will be a General Electric Model 7FA, with a nominal capacity of 160 MW. The Commission=s original order approved the construction for up to four 100-megawatt simple cycle combustion turbine generators at the site. Two 105-megawatt combustion turbines have already been installed. This filing by Xcel Energy is to certify that the conditions leading to the issuance of the Facility Siting Permit in Docket EL91-001 will continue to be met.
Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 12/19/03
Intervention deadline: 01/09/04
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TC03-201 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of an Amendment to an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and DIECA Communications, Inc. d/b/a Covad Communications Company.
On December 18, 2003, the Commission received a Filing for Approval of an Amendment to an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and DIECA Communications, Inc. d/b/a Covad Communications Company. According to the parties, the Amendment is made in order to replace the previously approved Joint Testing Amendment, in its entirety, with the terms, conditions and rates for Joint Testing as set forth in Attachment 1 and Exhibit A, which were filed with the Amendment. The original Agreement was approved by the Commission on November 18, 1999, in Docket No. TC99-017. 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 January 7, 2004. 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: 12/18/03
Initial Comments Due: 01/07/04
TC03-202 In the Matter of the Application of Computer Network Technology Corporation for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services and Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.
Computer Network Technology Corporation filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide Anon-switched local intrastate interexchange services, specifically private line special access services.@ The applicant does not intend to provide rural local exchange services.
Staff Analyst: Steve Wegman
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/19/03
Intervention Deadline: 01/16/04
TC03-203 In the Matter of the Application of Phonetec PCS, LLC for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.
On December 24, 2003, Phonetec PCS, LLC filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide resold interexchange telecommunication service in South Dakota. Phonetec intends to offer 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, 800/888 Toll-Free inbound dialing, directory assistance, data services and postpaid calling card service throughout South Dakota.
Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 12/24/03
Intervention Deadline: 01/16/04
TC03-204 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Qwest Wireless, LLC and TW Wireless, LLC and PrairieWave Telecommunications, Inc.
On December 24, 2003, the Commission received a Filing of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Qwest Wireless, LLC and TW Wireless, LLC and PrairieWave Telecommunications, Inc. for approval. According to the filing, the parties wish to put in place an arrangement for the mutual exchange and reciprocal compensation of local telecommunications traffic in accord with the 1996 Telecommunications Act which is intended to supersede any previous arrangements between the parties relating to such traffic. 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 January 13, 2004. 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: 12/24/03
Initial Comments Due: 01/13/04
TC03-205 In the Matter of ACSI Local Switched Services, Inc. d/b/a e.spire's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-206 In the Matter of All-Star Acquisition Corporation's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-207 In the Matter of Atlas Communications, LTD's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-208 In the Matter of Big Planet, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-209 In the Matter of Comtel Network, LLC's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-210 In the Matter of Eastern Telecommunications Incorporated's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-211 In the Matter of Essex Communications, Inc. d/b/a eLEC Communications' Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-212 In the Matter of ezTel Network Services, LLC's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-213 In the Matter of GLD Group Long Distance, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-214 In the Matter of Glyphics Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-215 In the Matter of Intelecall Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-216 In the Matter of Intercontinental Communications Group, Inc. d/b/a Fusion Telecom/Fusion - Trucker Phone's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-217 In the Matter of LD Exchange.com, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-218 In the Matter of Long Distance Billing Services, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-219 In the Matter of Maxcess, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-220 In the Matter of Natel, LLC's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-221 In the Matter of Norstar Communications, Inc. d/b/a Business Savings Plan's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-222 In the Matter of QuantumShift Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-223 In the Matter of S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-224 In the Matter of Sonix4U, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-225 In the Matter of Special Accounts Billing Group, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-226 In the Matter of TON Services, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-227 In the Matter of TransNet Connect, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-228 In the Matter of UKI Communications, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-229 In the Matter of United Communications HUB, Inc.'s Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
TC03-230 In the Matter of Western CLEC Corporation d/b/a Business Services by Cellular One's Failure to Submit a Report and Pay the Gross Receipts Tax.
The above companies shall appear on January 20, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cactus Conference Room, State Capitol Building, Pierre, South Dakota, to show cause why action should not be taken against the company for failure to comply with SDCL Chapter 49-1A.
Deputy Executive Director: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 12/31/03
Hearing Date: 01/20/04
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