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WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period May 29, 2008 through June 4, 2008
Copies of these items may be found on the PUC Web site at http://www.puc.sd.gov
ELECTRIC
Application by Otter Tail Power Company for approval to amend its M-42S tariff to add the following wording to this tariff: "Due to the U.S. Government Energy Act of 2005, after July 1, 2008, the Company will no longer install Mercury Vapor fixtures for new installations." As of January 1, 2008, the U.S. Government Energy Act of 2005 prohibits mercury vapor lamp ballasts from being manufactured or imported in the United States. As such Otter Tail will no longer be able to purchase mercury vapor fixtures.
Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
EL08-015 In the Matter of the Filing by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for Approval of Tariff
Revisions.
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. is seeking approval to revise its Occasional Power Purchase Non-Time Differentiated Rate 95, Short-Term Power Purchase Time Differentiated Rate 96 and Long-Term Power Purchase Time Differentiated Rate 97. The filing is made in compliance with the Commission's Order in F-3365 and in accordance with the Special Terms and Conditions of these tariffs which state that the rate schedules will be reviewed annually and revised when necessary.
Staff Analysts: Dave Jacobson/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
NATURAL GAS
Application by MidAmerican Energy for approval of First Amendment to a natural gas service agreement - contract with deviations, which will allow Sapa Extrusions, Inc. to move to currently tariffed Group balancing provisions as opposed to the non-standard balancing provisions provided for in the existing contract with deviations. Sapa Extrusions, Inc. has requested that the amendment become effective June 1, 2008.
Staff Analysts: Dave Jacobson/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/09/08
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
On May 29, 2008, Midstate Telecom, Inc. (Midstate) provided information constituting Midstate's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Midstate will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-067 In the Matter of the Request of Midstate Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 29, 2008, Midstate Communications, Inc. (Midstate) provided information constituting Midstate's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Midstate will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-068 In the Matter of the Request of RCC Minnesota, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 29, 2008, RCC Minnesota, Inc. (RCC) provided information constituting RCC's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that RCC will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-069 In the Matter of the Request of Wireless Alliance, LLC for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 29, 2008, Wireless Alliance, LLC (Wireless Alliance) provided information constituting Wireless Alliance's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Wireless Alliance will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-070 In the Matter of the Request of Midcontinent Communications for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 29, 2008, Midcontinent Communications (Midcontinent) provided information constituting Midcontinent's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Midcontinent will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-071 In the Matter of the Request of City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 29, 2008, Faith Municipal Telephone Company (Faith) provided information constituting Faith's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Faith will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/29/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-072 In the Matter of the Request of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRSTTA) provided information constituting CRSTTA's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that CRSTTA will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-073 In the Matter of the Request of City of Brookings Municipal Telephone for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Brookings Municipal Telephone (Brookings) provided information constituting Brookings's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Brookings will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-074 In the Matter of the Request of Brookings Municipal Telephone d/b/a Swiftel Communications for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Brookings Municipal Telephone d/b/a Swiftel Communications (Swiftel) provided information constituting Swiftel's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Swiftel will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-075 In the Matter of the Request of Beresford Municipal Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company (Beresford) provided information constituting Beresford's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Beresford will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-076 In the Matter of the Request of RT Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, RT Communications, Inc. (RT) provided information constituting RT's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that RT will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-077 In the Matter of the Request of Sioux Valley Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Sioux Valley Telephone Company (Sioux Valley) provided information constituting Sioux Valley's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Sioux Valley will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-078 In the Matter of the Request of Kadoka Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Kadoka Telephone Company (Kadoka) provided information constituting Kadoka's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Kadoka will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-079 In the Matter of the Request of Armour Independent Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Armour Independent Telephone Company (Armour) provided information constituting Armour's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Armour will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terry LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-080 In the Matter of the Request of Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company (Bridgewater) provided information constituting Bridgewater's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Bridgewater will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-081 In the Matter of the Request of Union Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Union Telephone Company (Union) provided information constituting Union's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Union will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-082 In the Matter of the Request of Vivian Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Vivian Telephone Company (Vivian) provided information constituting Vivian's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Vivian will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-083 In the Matter of the Request of Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (Golden West) provided information constituting Golden West's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Golden West will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-084 In the Matter of the Request of Knology Community Telephone, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Knology Community Telephone, Inc. (Knology) provided information constituting Knology's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Knology will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-085 In the Matter of the Request of Knology of the Black Hills, LLC for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, Knology of the Black Hills, LLC (Knology) provided information constituting Knology's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Knology will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-086 In the Matter of the Request of Qwest Corporation for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 30, 2008, 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 provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
On May 30, 2008, NovaTel Ltd., Inc. (NovaTel) filed an application for a certificate of authority to provide interexchange telecommunication services in South Dakota. NovaTel is a reseller of telecommunications services which provides resold dedicated point-to-point private line service and dedicated internet access to business customers only.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-088 In the Matter of the Filing by Citizens Telecommunications Company of Minnesota, LLC for a Waiver of ARSD 20:10:32:56.
On June 2, 2008, Citizens Telecommunications Company of Minnesota, LLC (Citizens) filed a waiver of the Commission's ETC filing requirements pursuant to ARSD section 20:10:32:56, on the ground that the reporting requirements in support of ETC certification are unduly burdensome and unnecessary. Citizens's study area consists primarily of a geographic area contained within the state of Minnesota. Citizens's service area in South Dakota consists of the West Jasper exchange. West Jasper is the rural portion of an exchange where the larger portion of the exchange and the central office is located in Minnesota. Citizens has no wire centers in South Dakota. For companies such as Citizens which have a very small portion of their overall study area in South Dakota, the requirement of certifying the use of universal service fund monies in accordance with the requirements of ARSD sections 20:10:32:52 - 20:10:32:54 is unduly burdensome and unnecessary for the Commission to certify that Citizens is using federal high cost support for its intended purposes. Because its study area is largely contained within the state of Minnesota and because it will comply with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission requirements for ETC certification, Citizens requests that it be allowed to file a copy of its Minnesota ETC certification with the SDPUC; and that the SDPUC accept such filings as sufficient to make the determination as to include Citizens on the list of certified carriers it provides to the FCC and the USAC on or before October 1 of each year.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/02/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-089 In the Matter of the Application of Clertech.Com, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.
On June 2, 2008, Clertech.Com, Inc. (Clertech) filed an application for a certificate of authority to provide basic local exchange service throughout the state of South Dakota, including, but not limited to, the exchange areas served by Qwest Corporation and other local carriers.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/30/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-090 In the Matter of the Request of Valley Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On June 2, 2008, Valley Telephone Company (Valley) provided information constituting Valley's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Valley will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/02/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-091 In the Matter of the Request of Red River Rural Telephone Association for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On June 2, 2008, Red River Rural Telephone Association (Red River) provided information constituting Red River's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Red River will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/02/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-092 In the Matter of the Request of Fort Randall Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On June 2, 2008, Fort Randall Telephone Company (Fort Randall) provided information constituting Fort Randall's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Fort Randall will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/02/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
TC08-093 In the Matter of the Request of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On June 2, 2008, 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 provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/02/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
On June 2, 2008, WWC License LLC d/b/a Alltel Communications, LLC (Alltel) provided information constituting Alltel's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Alltel will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best/Terri LaBrie Baker
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/02/08
Intervention Deadline: 06/20/08
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