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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period December 15, 2011, through December 21, 2011
COMPLAINT
On December 19, 2011, Lee Anderson with Progressive Property Management filed a complaint against MidAmerican Energy Company regarding a billing dispute. Mr. Anderson believes he was improperly billed for services he did not use and asks the charges be dismissed and billed to the proper party.
Staff Analyst: Deb Gregg
Staff Attorneys: Ryan Soye/Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/19/11
Intervention Deadline: N/A
ELECTRIC
EL11-029 In the Matter of the Filing by Otter Tail Power Company for Approval of Tariff Revisions
On December 21, 2011, Otter Tail Power Company ("Otter Tail") submitted for South Dakota Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") approval, a revised Section 16.00, Sheet No. 1. This revised sheet is the second revision to Sheet No. 1 of Otter Tail's Summary of Contracts with Deviations. The municipal service agreement between Otter Tail and the City of Britton, S.D., referenced on the current Summary of Contracts with Deviations, has expired and a new agreement for municipal services was made as of November 24, 2011, which brings rates within Otter Tail's current tariff on file with the Commission.
Staff Analyst: Matthew Tysdal
Staff Attorney: Ryan Soye
Date Filed: 12/21/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
GAS AND ELECTRIC
GE11-002 In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for the Approval of Its Proposed Energy Efficiency Plan for 2012
On October 21, 2011, MidAmerican Energy Company filed an application for approval to extend its Three Year Efficiency Plan for one year. In its filing, MidAmerican indicated it would like to continue its Plan in 2012, and indicated it anticipated that the 2012 budget will be similar to the 2011 budget of $1.3 million.
Staff Analysts: Brian Rounds/Ross Pedersen/Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorneys: Karen Cremer/Ryan Soye
Date Filed: 12/19/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
PIPELINE SAFETY
On December 19, 2011, the Pipeline Safety Staff requested a $2,000 penalty be assessed against NorthWestern Energy for repeat welding violations in violation of 49 CFR 192.225(a). The penalty request is the result of a construction inspection of a natural gas pipeline intended to serve an electric generating facility and a beef processing plant in Aberdeen, S.D.
Staff Analysts: Nathan Solem, Joshua Williams
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/19/11
Intervention Deadline: N/A
In early December 2011 the South Dakota Pipeline Safety Staff conducted a public awareness effectiveness inspection. The inspection uncovered deficiencies in MDU's program. As a result of the deficiencies, Staff requests Commission approval of an $800 civil penalty pursuant to SDCL 49-34B-12.
Staff Analysts: Nathan Solem/Joshua Williams
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/21/11
Intervention Deadline: N/A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
On December 16, 2011, Sprint Communications Company, L.P. filed for approval of its Intrastate Switched Access Tariff No. 3. This tariff filing reflects Sprint Communications Company, L.P.'s implementation of the Intercarrier compensation regime for certain Toll VoIP-PSTN traffic that was recently mandated (absent agreement by the affected companies) by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") in its November 18, 2011, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Dockets No. 10-90 etc. In accordance with that Order, these tariff revisions will take effect January 14, 2012.
The revision is consistent with the FCC's Order, for separating Relevant Toll VoIP-PSTN traffic from access traffic which is billed at the standard intrastate access rates. The Toll VoIP-PSTN traffic will be billed at the rates set forth in Sprint Communications Company L.P. Tariff F.C.C. No. 13 interstate access tariff.
Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/06/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
On December 20, 2011, 1 800 Collect, Inc. filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota. 1 800 Collect, Inc. intends to provide alternate operator telecommunications services, handling operator-assisted calls, such as collect, third party billed, person-to-person and credit card calls from payphone locations and other traffic aggregator locations, such as hotels and hospitals. The applicant intends to provide services on a statewide basis.
Staff Analyst: Brittany Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/20/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
On December 20, 2011, 360networks (USA) Inc. filed for approval for its Access Services Tariff No. 1. This filing is intended to comply with the Federal Communications Commission's Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in Docket Nos. WC Docket No. 10-90, et al., FCC 11-161, by implementing provisions governing Voice over Internet Protocol telephony – Public Switched Telephone Network ("VoIP-PSTN") Traffic.
Staff Analyst: Chris Daugaard
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/20/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
On December 21, 2011, McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. dba PAETEC Business Services ("McLeodUSA") filed an application for approval of its Access Services Tariff No. 3. This filing is intended to comply with the Federal Communications Commission's Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in Docket Nos. WC Docket No. 10-90, et al., FCC 11-161, by implementing provisions governing Voice over Internet Protocol telephony – Public Switched Telephone Network ("VoIP-PSTN") Traffic.
Staff Analyst: Bobbi Bourk
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/21/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
On December 21, 2011, OrbitCom Inc. requested approval of its Switched Access Tariff No. 2. This filing is intended to comply with the Federal Communications Commission's Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in Docket Nos. WC Docket No. 10-90, et al., FCC 11-161, by implementing provisions governing Voice over Internet Protocol telephony – Public Switched Telephone Network ("VoIP-PSTN") Traffic.
Staff Analyst: Brian Rounds
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/21/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
On December 21, 2011, Qwest Company filed for approval of changes to its Access Services Tariff. This filing is intended to comply with the Federal Communications Commission's Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in Docket Nos. WC Docket No. 10-90, et al., FCC 11-161, by implementing provisions governing Voice over Internet Protocol telephony – Public Switched Telephone Network ("VoIP-PSTN") Traffic.
Staff Analyst: Bobbi Bourk
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 12/21/11
Intervention Deadline: 01/06/12
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