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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of October 5, 2006 through October 11, 2006

Copies of these items may be found on the PUC Web site at http://www.puc.sd.gov

COMPLAINTS 

CT06-001      In the Matter of the Complaint filed by James B. Terwilliger, Pierre, South Dakota, against Dish Network Regarding a Do Not Call Complaint 

On October 11, 2006, James Terwilliger filed a formal complaint against DISH Network. Complainant claims that he received telephone solicitation phone calls from DISH Network despite the fact his number is on the South Dakota Do Not Call list. Complainant seeks to have the Public Utilities Commission help him resolve this matter by enforcing the Do Not Call rules, including but not limited to the imposition of any fine or penalty if informal resolution cannot be reached.

Staff Analyst:  Deb Gregg
Staff Attorney: Kara Van Bockern
Date Docketed: 10/11/06
Intervention Deadline: N/A  

CT06-002      In the Matter of the Complaint filed by F. Ross Shuff, Yankton, South Dakota, against Dish Network Regarding a Do Not Call Complaint 

On October 11, 2006, F. Ross Schuff filed a formal complaint against DISH Network. Complainant claims that he received telephone solicitation phone calls from DISH Network despite the fact his number is on the South Dakota Do Not Call list. Complainant seeks to have the Public Utilities Commission help him resolve this matter by enforcing the Do Not Call rules, including but not limited to the imposition of any fine or penalty if informal resolution cannot be reached. 

Staff Analyst:  Deb Gregg
Staff Attorney: Kara Van Bockern
Date Docketed: 10/11/06
Intervention Deadline: N/A

ONE CALL 

OC06-007      In the Matter of the Complaint filed by City of Brandon, Brandon, South Dakota, against Jeremy Scadden Construction, Valley Springs, South Dakota.  

On October 2, 2006 the South Dakota One Call Notification Board received a filing of a complaint by Wayne Fletcher of the City of Brandon against Jeremy Scadden Construction of 120 Olson St., Valley Springs, South Dakota.  According to the complaint, Jeremy Scadden Construction dug a basement at 101 Country Club Ave., Brandon, South Dakota, without first obtaining a valid locate request.   

One Call Executive Director:  Larry Englerth
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/2/06

OC06-008      In the Matter of the Complaint filed by City of Brandon, Brandon, South Dakota, against Jeremy Scadden Construction, Valley Springs, South Dakota. 

On October 2, 2006 the South Dakota One Call Notification Board received a filing of a complaint by Wayne Fletcher of the City of Brandon against Jeremy Scadden Construction of 120 Olson St., Valley Springs, South Dakota.  According to the complaint, Jeremy Scadden Construction cleared trees and brush for a new home and driveway at 205 Fairway Ave., Brandon, South Dakota, without first obtaining a valid locate request.   

One Call Executive Director:  Larry Englerth
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/2/06

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

TC06-161      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of an Interconnection and  Reciprocal Compensation Agreement between Sancom, Inc. d/b/a Mitchell Telecom  and Alltel Communications, Inc. 

On October 10, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of an Interconnection Agreement between Sancom, Inc. and Alltel Communications, Inc.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.  

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06

TC06-162      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Vivian Telephone Company and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Vivian Telephone Company and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06 

TC06-163      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Union Telephone Company and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Union Telephone Company and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06

TC06-164      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Sioux Valley Telephone Company and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Sioux Valley Telephone Company and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06

TC06-165      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Kadoka Telephone Company and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Kadoka Telephone Company and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06 

TC06-166      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Bridgewater-Canistota Telephone Company and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Bridgewater-Canistota Telephone Company and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06

TC06-167      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Armour Independent Telephone Company and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Armour Independent Telephone Company and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06 

TC06-168      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Interconnection, Agreement between Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. and WWC License L.L.C.  

On October 9, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Reciprocal Interconnection, Transport and Termination Agreement between Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. and WWC License, L.L.C.  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 30, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Analyst:  Harlan Best
Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/ 10/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/30/06

TC06-169      In the Matter of the Application of VCI Company for an Amended Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota. 

On October 11, 2006, VCI Company ("VCI") applied to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") for an order amending its Certificate of Authority to permit VCI to require prepayments for the offering of prepaid local exchange services in the State of South Dakota.   

Staff Analyst:  Phil Lusk (now is Nathan Solem)
Staff Attorney:  Karen Cremer
Date Filed:  10/11/06
Intervention Deadline:  11/03/06 

TC06-170      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Wireline Adoption Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC 

On October 11, 2006 the Commission received a filing for the approval of a wireline Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC.  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 31, 2006.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Attorney:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/11/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/31/06

TC06-171      In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Qwest Local Services Platform Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Granite Telecommunications L.L.C. 

On October 11, 2006, the Commission received a filing for the approval of the Qwest Local Services Platform Agreement ("QLSP") between Qwest Corporation ("Qwest") and Granite Telecommunications, LLC ("Granite"). The agreement provides for Granite's purchase from Quest of mass market switching and shared transport elements that Granite may combine with local loops purchased from the separate interconnection agreement between Qwest and Granite.  Despite Qwest's belief the QLSP agreement should not be subject to the filing obligations under Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act, Qwest filed the agreement in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144.  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, 31 2006. 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:  Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed:  10/11/06
Initial Comments Due:  10/31/06

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