South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period May 21, 2009 through May 27, 2009
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TC09-030 In the Matter of the Request of West River Cooperative Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 21, 2009, West River Cooperative Telephone Company (West River) provided information constituting West River's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that West 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/21/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-031 In the Matter of the Filing by Northern Valley Communications, L.L.C. for an Extension of an Exemption from Developing Company Specific Cost-Based Switched Access Rates.
Northern Valley Communications, L.L.C. (NVC) is requesting an exemption from filing a switched access cost study for a period of three months after the effective date of the new rules adopted by the Commission in RM05-002. NVC further requests the Commission approve the rate set forth in its current Switched Access Tariff No. 1 for the duration of the extension period.
Staff Analysts: Jon Thurber/Tim Binder
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/21/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/08/09
On May 21, 2009, the Commission received a filing for approval of a Type 2 Wireless Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Standing Rock Telecommunications, 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 June 10, 2009. 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: 05/21/09
Initial Comments Due: 06/10/09
TC09-033 In the Matter of the Request of Venture Communications Cooperative for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, Venture Communications Cooperative (Venture) provided information constituting Venture's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Venture 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-034 In the Matter of the Request of Western Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, Western Telephone Company (Western) provided information constituting Western's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Western 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-035 In the Matter of the Request of Tri-County Telcom, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, Tri-County Telcom, Inc. (Tri-County) provided information constituting Tri-County's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Tri-County 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-036 In the Matter of the Request of RT Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, RT Communications, Inc. (RT Communications) provided information constituting RT Communications' plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that RT Communications 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-037 In the Matter of the Request of West River Telecommunications Cooperative (Mobridge) for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, West River Telecommunications Cooperative (Mobridge) (West River) provided information constituting West River's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that West 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-038 In the Matter of the Request of Jefferson Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, Jefferson Telephone Company (Jefferson) provided information constituting Jefferson's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Jefferson 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-039 In the Matter of the Request of Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc. (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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-040 In the Matter of the Request of McCook Cooperative Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 26, 2009, McCook Cooperative Telephone Company (McCook) provided information constituting McCook's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that McCook 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/26/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
On May 13, 2009, the Commission received a filing for approval of a Resale Agreement between Qwest Corporation and NSW Telecom, 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 June 2, 2009. 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: 05/13/09
Date Docketed: 05/27/09
Initial Comments Due: 06/02/09
On May 18, 2009, the Commission received a filing for approval of an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Greenfly Networks, Inc. dba Clearfly 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 June 8, 2009. 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: 05/18/09
Date Docketed: 05/27/09
Initial Comments Due: 06/08/09
On May 21, 2009, the Commission received a filing for approval of an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Digital Telecommunications, 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 June 10, 2009. 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: 05/21/09
Date Docketed: 05/27/09
Initial Comments Due: 06/10/09
TC09-044 In the Matter of the Request of James Valley Wireless, LLC for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 27, 2009, James Valley Wireless, LLC (James Valley) provided information constituting James Valley's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that James 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/27/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-045 In the Matter of the Request of James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 27, 2009, James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company (James Valley) provided information constituting James Valley's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that James 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/27/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-046 In the Matter of the Request of Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 27, 2009, Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc. (Alliance) provided information constituting Alliance's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/27/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-047 In the Matter of the Request of Hills Telephone Company, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 27, 2009, Hills Telephone Company, Inc. (Hills) provided information constituting Hills' plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Hills 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/27/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
TC09-048 In the Matter of the Request of Splitrock Properties, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.
On May 27, 2009, Splitrock Properties, Inc. (Splitrock) provided information constituting Splitrock's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Splitrock 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 Analysts: Terri LaBrie Baker/Jon Thurber
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/27/09
Intervention Deadline: 06/12/09
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