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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of August 11, 2005 through August 17, 2005

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

NATURAL GAS

NG05-010     In the Matter of the Filing by NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy for Approval of a Contract with Deviations with South Dakota Wheat Growers.

Application by NorthWestern Energy for approval of a contract with deviations with South Dakota Wheat Growers to serve grain drying facilities. NorthWestern Energy is proposing to serve the customer pursuant to its currently tariffed Rate 85, Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Sales Service. The proposed contract would allow NorthWestern Energy to collect a customer contribution to recover the cost of investments in line extensions necessary to serve the customer. NorthWestern Energy has requested approval with less than 30 days notice.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Sara Greff
Date Filed: 08/16/05
Intervention Deadline: 08/26/05

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC05-154     In the Matter of the Request of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On August 11, 2005, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (Farmers Mutual) provided information constituting Farmers Mutual's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Farmers Mutual will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 08/11/05
Intervention Deadline: 09/02/05

TC05-155     In the Matter of the Application of Ernest Communications, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services and Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

On August 11, 2005, Ernest Communications, Inc. filed an application seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange services throughout South Dakota and local exchange services in Qwest service territories.

Staff Analyst: Bob Knadle
Staff Attorney: Sara Greff
Date Filed: 08/11/05
Intervention Deadline: 09/02/05

TC05-156     In the Matter of the Request of Qwest Corporation for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On August 12, 2005, Qwest Corporation (Qwest) provided information constituting Qwest's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Qwest will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 08/12/05
Intervention Deadline: 09/02/05

TC05-157     In the Matter of the Application of Vanco Direct USA, LLC for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services and Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

On August 12, 2005, the Commission received an application from Vanco Direct USA, LLC for a Certificate of Authority to provide local exchange and interexchange telecommunication services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to offer resold interexchange and local exchange services on a resale basis, including resale of private line data services. The applicant will initially offer only resold private line services to business customers and other providers. The applicant intends to provide service in the local exchange calling areas of Qwest Corporation.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris (Now it is assigned to Bob Knadle)
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 08/12/05
Intervention Deadline: 09/02/05

TC05-158     In the Matter of the Request of WWC License LLC for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On August 17, 2005, WWC License LLC (WWC) provided information constituting WWC's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that WWC will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 08/17/05
Intervention Deadline: 09/02/05

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