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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of July 1, 2004 through July 7, 2004

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


CN04-001 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Dan Larson, Meckling, South Dakota, against MidAmerican Energy Company Regarding Improper Disconnection and Requirement to Replace Furnace.

Complainant alleges that MidAmerican Energy was negligent by not taking a carbon monoxide reading before turning the gas off to his house and red-tagging his furnace. Complainant is requesting that MidAmerican reimburse him for the cost of a new furnace, labor, and two electric heaters.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/07/04

ELECTRIC


EL04-024 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of an Addendum to Agreement Regarding Assigned Service Area between Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the City Of Watertown, South Dakota.

On July 6, 2004, Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Codington-Clark Electric) and the City of Watertown (City) filed a Petition for Approval of Addendum to Agreement Regarding Assigned Service Area. On August 5, 1998, the Commission approved an Agreement between Codington-Clark Electric and the City regarding their assigned service area. The Agreement was for a three year term, which expired on July 23, 2001. The parties entered into an Addendum to that Agreement for the purpose of renewing the Agreement until July 23, 2004. This filing is for approval of a new Addendum to Agreement Regarding Assigned Service Area providing for the extension of the Agreement to July, 23, 2007.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 07/06/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TELECOMMUNICATIONS


TC04-120 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc.

On July 1, 2004, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., Wall, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/01/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-121 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Vivian Telephone Company.

On July 1, 2004, Vivian Telephone Company, Wall, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/01/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-122 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Sioux Valley Telephone Company.

On July 1, 2004, Sioux Valley Telephone Company, Dell Rapids, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/01/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-123 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company.

On July 1, 2004, Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company, Hartford, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/01/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-124 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Union Telephone Company.

On July 1, 2004, Union Telephone Company, Hartford, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/01/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-125 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for West River Telecommunications Cooperative.

On July 1, 2004, West River Telecommunications Cooperative, Hazen, North Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association. In accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:10, West River Telecommunications Cooperative requests that the Commission allow the use of GVNW's cost study model as opposed to the Commission model for determining West River Telecommunications Cooperative's revenue requirement.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/01/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-126 In the Matter of the Filing by Midstate Telecom, Inc. for Approval of Revisions to its Intrastate Switched Access Tariff.

On July 2, 2004, Midstate Telecom, Inc. (MTI) submitted, for approval, revised pages to MTI's Switched Access Tariff No. 1. MTI's revised tariff rates are based on a statewide average in accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:12. MTI was granted exemption from developing intrastate switched access rates based on company specific costs in Docket TC02-032.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 07/02/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-127 In the Matter of the Filing by Northern Valley Communications, LLC for Approval of Revisions to its Intrastate Switched Access Tariff.

On July 2, 2004, Northern Valley Communications (NVC) submitted, for approval, revised pages to NVC's Intrastate Switched Access Tariff No. 1. NVC's revised tariff rates are based on a statewide average in accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:12. NVC was granted exemption from developing intrastate switched access rates based on company specific costs in Docket TC02-170.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 07/02/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

TC04-128 In the Matter of the Filing by Qwest Corporation for Approval of Revisions to its Access Service Tariff

On July 6, 2004, Qwest Corporation (Qwest) filed a revision to its Access Service Tariff. "These revisions establish a simple easy to understand Expedite Order Charge that will apply when a customer requests a service date that is prior to the standard interval service date or when a customer requests an earlier service date on a pending standard or negotiated interval order. Qwest requests this filing to be effective July 31, 2004."

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/06/04
Intervention Deadline: 07/23/04

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