Commission Weekly Filings

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period November 6, 2008 through November 12, 2008

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NATURAL GAS

NG08-011       In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for Approval of Tariff Revisions

     Application by MidAmerican Energy Company for approval of an extension of its monthly metered transportation and interruptible monthly metered transportation services ("MMT," collectively) to April 30, 2009. The MMT services will expire December 31, 2008. Without this extension, approximately 100 customers will be required to return to sales service or elect daily gas transportation service. Because of delay in and changes to MidAmerican's proposed Iowa permanent program, evaluation and adaptation of a permanent program for South Dakota need additional time.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 11/10/08
Intervention Deadline: 11/28/08

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC08-128        In the Matter of the Filing by OrbitCom, Inc. for Approval of Revisions to its Switched Access Services Tariff.

     On November 12, 2008, OrbitCom filed a petition requesting to change its switched access rates.  OrbitCom seeks to change its current switched access rates, which mirror Qwest rates, to the rates charged by other similarly situated competitive local exchange carriers.

Staff Analyst: Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 11/12/08
Intervention Deadline: 11/28/08

TC08-129        In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Avera Communications, L.L.C.

        On November 12, 2008, the Commission received a filing for approval of a Resale Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Avera Communications, 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 December 2, 2008.  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 Semmler
Date Filed: 11/12/08
Initial Comments Due: 12/02/08  

TC08-130        In the Matter of the Application of Mitel NetSolutions, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

       On November 12, 2008, Mitel NetSolutions, Inc. filed an application with the Commission for a Certificate of Authority to provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota. Applicant intends to resell local exchange services throughout the State of South Dakota in the areas served by any LECs in South Dakota that are not eligible for a small or rural carrier exemption pursuant to Section 251(f)(l) of the Federal Act. Mitel NetSolutions, Inc. has requested confidential treatment of financial information.

Staff Analyst: Tim Binder
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 11/12/08
Intervention Deadline: 11/28/08

TC08-131        In the Matter of the Application of VCI Company for Approval of Relinquishment of its Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.

        On November 12, 2008, VCI Company filed a notice of intent to discontinue providing local exchange service throughout its certificated service area served by Qwest Corporation, and filed a petition requesting relinquishment of ETC designation. VCI currently has no South Dakota customers.

Staff Analyst: Tim Binder
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 11/12/08
Intervention Deadline: 11/28/08

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