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PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, July 9, 1996; 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol Building, Room 412, Pierre, South Dakota
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AGENDA OF THE COMMISSION MEETING
Administration
1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Ad Hoc Commission Meeting Held On June 6, 1996; The Commission Meeting Held On June 12, 1996; And The Ad Hoc Meetings Held On June 24, 1996, And July 1, 1996. (Staff: Shirleen Fugitt.)
Consumer Affairs1. Status Report On Consumer Utility Inquiries And Complaints Recently Received By The Commission. (Consumer Representative: Leni Hook.)
The Commission has received 603 consumer contacts during 1996. 116 contacts have been recorded since the June 12,1996 Commission meeting.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: 86 contacts concerning telecommunications issues have been received since the last meeting. 13 complaints involved the unauthorized switching of long distance service; 13 were classified as "other", 9 contacts involved billing issues; 8 consumers did not receive service when requested; 8 contacts concerned land development fees; 8 contacts involved rates; 6 concerns involved telemarketers; 4 complaints involved charges for 900 number calls; 3 contacts involved excess construction charges; 3 contacts concerned service improvements; 2 contacts involved repair issues; 1 contact involved a cellular problem; 1 issue involved directory listings; 1 contact concerned the sale of exchanges; 1 contact involved Caller ID; 1 contact concerned transfer of service; 1 issue was disconnection; 1 contact involved extended area service requests; 1 concerned a deposit demand.
ELECTRICITY: 14 complaints involving electricity were reported. 4 contacts involved disconnections; 3 concerned billing issues; 3 were classified as "other," and territory issues, excess construction charges, a request for service, and a rude employee were the remaining complaints.
GAS: 10 complaints involving natural gas were reported. 6 complaints concerned disconnections; 2 contacts involved billing issues; 1 contact involved a deposit; and 1 contact was classified as "other."
A total of 355 complaints have been resolved informally during 1996.
Electricity1. EL96-005 IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ELECTRIC UTILITY AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF A JOINT REQUEST FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE TERRITORY EXCEPTION. (Staff Engineer: Martin Bettmann. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On June 12, 1996, the Commission received an amended filing of an original filing first received on May 6, 1996, for a Joint Request for Electric Service Territory Exception from the City of Sioux Falls Electric Utility (City) and Northern States Power Company (NSP). The joint request for an exception to the existing electric service territorial agreement would provide NSP the authority to provide electric service to all of the property known as "Hidden Meadows Manufactured Home Park," Phase I, II, and III, and land that could possibly be future development that lies adjacent to and east of the "Hidden Meadows" property. In exchange for the above, the City will take over and maintain a specified number of street lights at various locations within the City corporate limits. These street lights are currently owned and maintained by NSP. A letter in support of the joint request was submitted by Hidden Meadows, L.L.C. on June 27, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve this service rights exception requested by NSP and the City?
2. EL96-010 IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. FOR APPROVAL TO REVISE ITS COGENERATION RATES. (Staff Analyst: Tammi Hendrix. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On June 2, 1996, the Commission received a filing by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) for 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. According to the filing, the proposed rate changes will not affect any customers since no customers are presently served on any of MDU's cogeneration or small power production rates in South Dakota.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve MDU's revised cogeneration rates?
3. EL96-015 IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY FOR TARIFF REVISIONS. (Staff Analyst: Bob Knadle. Legal Intern: Adam Reeves.)
On June 21, 1996, the Commission received a filing by MidAmerican Energy Company (MidAmerican) to revise certain electric tariff sheets. According to MidAmerican's filing, these revisions are needed to allow the company to bill temporary services under either residential or small general service rate, whichever is appropriate.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve MidAmerican's revised tariff sheets?
4. EL96-016 IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY INTERCOUNTY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. REGARDING A SERVICE TERRITORY AGREEMENT. (Staff Engineer: Martin Bettmann. Legal Intern: Adam Reeves.)
On June 19, 1996, the Commission received a filing by Intercounty Electric Association, Inc. (Intercounty) for approval of a Consent and Agreement for Electric Service in Assigned Service Area of Another Electric Utility (Agreement). The purpose of the Agreement is to accommodate a customer who has requested service to an irrigation well located just within NWPS territory. The site of the well is more assessable to Intercounty than to NWPS. NWPS has consented, and Intercounty and the customer have agreed that Intercounty should provide electric services to the site provided the Commission approve the Agreement.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the Agreement between NWPS and Intercounty?
Telecommunications1. TC95-087 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
In its Order dated June 26, 1996, the Commission set a hearing date of July 31 through August 2, 1996, in this docket. On July 3, 1996, the Commission received a motion from U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST), an intervenor in this docket, asking permission to serve its first set of interrogatories and document requests on Dakota Telecommunications Systems, Inc. and to expedite discovery.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the permission to serve interrogatories and document requests sought by U S WEST?
2. TC96-015 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CONETCO CORPORATION D/B/A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CORPORATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On January 24, 1996, the Commission received an application from Conetco Corporation d/b/a Communications Network Corporation (CNC) for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South Dakota. CNC proposes to resell outbound direct dialed (1+), inbound 800 and travel card services. In response to Staff's data request, CNC requested that consideration of this docket be postponed pending the company's filing of its audited year end 1995 financial statements. At its regularly scheduled meeting of April 2, 1996, the Commission deferred action in this matter. No interventions have been filed.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to CNC?
3. TC96-038 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MIDWEST, INC., FOR AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
In its Order dated June 26, 1996, the Commission set a hearing date of July 31 through August 2, 1996, in this docket. On July 1, 1996, the Commission received a motion from U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST), an intervenor in this docket, asking permission to serve its first set of interrogatories and document requests on AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) and to expedite discovery.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the permission to serve interrogatories and document requests sought by U S WEST?
4. TC96-043 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT FILED BY ACE AND JILL FOSTER, BELLE FOURCHE, SOUTH DAKOTA, AGAINST U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. REGARDING HOOKUP FEES. (Staff Analyst Greg Rislov. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On March 7, 1996, the Commission received a complaint filed by Ace and Jill Foster, Belle Fourche, South Dakota (Complainants) against U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST). Complainant Ace Foster states in his complaint: "I don't believe $744 is a justifiable cost for the materials and small amount of labor it took to install phone service for our home." I ask that the PUC grant the following relief. "U S WEST should refund the $744 development fee and we should only pay their quoted original hook-up fee of $36.45 which has already been billed and paid." A regularly scheduled meeting of March 12, 1996, the Commission made a finding of probable cause but postponed action in this complaint pending a final decision in the related matter TC95-100 et al. On July 1, 1996, the Commission received notice from U S WEST indicating that it had refunded Complainants the amount of $744.00.
TODAY, shall the Commission dismiss this complaint based on the refund paid by U S WEST?
On March 8, 1996, the Commission received an application from Primus Telecommunications, Inc. (Primus) for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South Dakota. Primus proposes to provide 24-hour intrastate interexchange telecommunications services, and postpaid and prepaid debit travel card services to subscribers.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to Primus?
6. TC96-050 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DAKOTA TELECOM, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
In its Order dated June 26, 1996, the Commission set a hearing date of July 31 through August 2, 1996, in this docket. On July 3, 1996, the Commission received a motion from U S WEST
Communications, Inc. (U S WEST), an intervenor in this docket, asking permission to serve its first set of interrogatories and document requests on Dakota Telecom, Inc. and to expedite discovery.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the permission to serve interrogatories and document requests sought by U S WEST?
7. TC96-054 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MCLEOD TELEMANAGEMENT, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer.)
In its Order dated June 26, 1996, the Commission set a hearing date of July 31 through August 2, 1996, in this docket. On July 3, 1996, the Commission received a motion from U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST), an intervenor in this docket, asking permission to serve its first set of interrogatories and document requests on McLeod Telemanagement, Inc. and to expedite discovery.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the permission to serve interrogatories and document requests sought by U S WEST?
8. TC96-077 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TRESCOM U.S.A., INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On May 8, 1996, the Commission received an application from Trescom U.S.A., Inc. (Trescom) for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South Dakota. Trescom proposes to offer direct dial, WATS-type, and operator services through the resale of its underlying carrier. No interventions have been filed.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to Trescom?
9. TC96-083 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF FIRSTEL, INC. FOR AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer.)
In its Order dated June 26, 1996, the Commission set a hearing date of July 31 through August 2, 1996, in this docket. On July 3, 1996, the Commission received a motion from U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST), an intervenor in this docket, asking permission to serve its first set of interrogatories and document requests on Firstel, Inc. and to expedite discovery.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the permission sought by U S WEST?
10. TC96-084 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF OVERLOOK COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson. Legal Intern: Adam Reeves.)
On May 17, 1996, the Commission received and application from Overlook Communications International Corp. (Overlook) for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South Dakota. Overlook proposes to offer MTS, incoming 800, travel card service and prepaid calling card service. No interventions have been filed.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to Overlook?
11. TC96-085 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TTI NATIONAL, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Tammi Hendrix. Legal Intern: Adam Reeves.)
On May 31, 1996, the Commission received an application by TTI National, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South Dakota. According to its application, TTI proposes to resell a full range of 1+ interexchange services, including MTS, WATS, calling card and 800 services. No interventions have been filed.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to TTI?
12. TC96-088 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DIAL & SAVE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC. D/B/A DIAL & SAVE FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer.)
On June 4, 1996, the Commission received an application from Dial & Save of South Dakota, Inc. d/b/a Dial & Save to amend its Certificate of Authority to provide local exchange service. According to its application: "Dial & Save proposes to provide resold local exchange service to subscribers from all points within the State of South Dakota and, therefore, seeks statewide authorization. Specifically, Dial & Save seeks authority to resell local exchange service in the existing service areas of U S WEST....The specific manner in which Dial & Save will provide local exchange service depends upon the result of negotiations with the incumbent local exchange carriers currently operating within the State." The South Dakota Independent Telephone Coalition, Inc. (SDITC) filed a timely Petition to Intervene in this docket.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant SDITC's Petition to Intervene? And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
13. TC96-090 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF COMMON CONCERNS, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson. Legal Intern: Adam Reeves.)
On June 6, 1996, the Commission received an application from Common Concerns, Inc. (CCI) for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South Dakota. According to its application, CCI is a switchless reseller which intends to offer 1+ direct dialing, 800 toll free, travel card, and prepaid calling card service through the resale of telephone services provided by facilities-based interexchange carriers. No interventions have been filed.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to CCI?
On June 11, 1996, Midstate Telephone Company (Midstate) filed cost study revenue requirements with the Commission that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST) filed a timely petition to intervene in this docket.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant U S WEST's petition to intervene? And, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000. And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
15. TC96-092 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES FOR THE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer.)
On June 12, 1996, the Local Exchange Carriers Association (LECA) filed revised pages of the LECA Tariff No. 1 with the Commission. According to the filing, the purpose of these revisions is to implement the decreases in rates as necessitated by member companies' revenue requirements as set forth in Commission filings. U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST) filed a timely petition to intervene in this docket.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant U S WEST's petition to intervene? And, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000. And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
On June 13, 1996, Sully Buttes Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Sully) filed cost study revenue requirements with the Commission that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST) filed a timely petition to intervene in this docket.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant U S WEST's petition to intervene? And, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000. And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
17. TC96-095 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ECONOPHONE, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson. Legal Intern: Adam Reeves.)
On June 13, 1996, the Commission received an application from Econophone, Inc. (Econophone) for a Certificate of Authority to operate as a telecommunications company within the state of South
Dakota. Econophone proposes to offer 1+ direct dialing, 800 toll free, travel card, and prepaid calling card services. No interventions have been filed.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant a Certificate of Authority to Econophone?
On June 17, 1996, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (Interstate) filed cost study revenue requirements with the Commission that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST) has filed for intervention in this matter. An intervention deadline of July 5, 1996 has been established.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant intervention to U S WEST and any party that may timely file? And, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000? And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
On June 18, 1996, Splitrock Telecom Cooperative, Inc. (Splitrock) filed cost study revenue requirements with the Commission that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092).U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST) has filed for intervention in this matter. An intervention deadline of July 5, 1996 has been established.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant intervention to U S WEST and any party that may timely file? And, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000? And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
20. TC96-099 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE RESALE SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On June 19, 1996, the Commission received an application from Excel Telecommunications, Inc. (Excel) to amend its Certificate of Authority to provide local exchange service. According to its application: "Excel intends to provide local exchange service on a resale basis. The specific manner in which Excel will provide local exchange service depends upon the result of negotiations with the incumbent local exchange carriers currently operating within the State....Specifically, Excel seeks authority to resell local exchange service in the existing service areas of U S WEST and any other relevant carriers....In light of Excel's extensive experience in providing telecommunications services in the State and its intent to provide nonfacilities-based services only, Applicant requests that a certificate be granted without hearing or any other formal proceeding that would delay its expansion into the local resale market." An intervention deadline of July 5, 1996, has been established. The South Dakota Independent Telephone Coalition, Inc. (SDITC), Dakota Cooperative Telecommunications, Inc. (DCT), and U S WEST Communications, Inc. (U S WEST) have each filed a petition to intervene in this docket.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant SDITC's, DCT's and U S WEST's petitions to intervene and any other petitioner who may file on or before the July 5, 1996, deadline? And, how shall the Commission proceed in this docket?
21. TC96-100 IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR REVISIONS TO THEIR EXCHANGE AND NETWORK SERVICES TARIFF. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Adam Reeves.)
On June 20, 1996, U S WEST Communications filed an application to add clarifying language related to two- and four-party service to its Exchange and Network Services Tariff. Language has been added to indicate that as facilities are made available, customers must convert to one-party service. USWC committed to spending several million dollars to upgrade all customers to one-party service as part of the investment plan in TC94-121.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant any interventions or approve the filing by U S WEST?
22. TC96-103 IN THE MATTER OF THE FILING BY U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR REVISIONS TO THEIR EXCHANGE AND NETWORK SERVICES TARIFF. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Adam Reeves.)
On June 20, 1996, U S WEST Communications filed tariffs deleting references to the 55 exchanges that have been sold by USWC. The transfer of these properties occurred on June 22, 1996. This filing revised pages from USWC's Exchange and Network Services Tariff and its Exchange and Network Services Catalog.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant any interventions or approve the filing by U S WEST?
23. TC96-104 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES FOR DAKOTA COOPERATIVE TELECOM, INC. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer.)
On June 21, 1996, Dakota Cooperative Telecommunications, Inc. filed its Intrastate Access Rate cost study. The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 24, 1996, Brookings Telephone Company filed its cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 24, 1996, U S WEST Communications filed its Intrastate Access Rate cost study.The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 25, 1996, Sanborn Telephone Cooperative filed its cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 26, 1996, Kennebec Telephone Company filed its cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 26, 1996, Western Telephone Company filed its cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 26, 1996 Union Telephone Company filed cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
30. TC96-113 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SWITCHED ACCESS RATES FOR CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE TELEPHONE AUTHORITY. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck.)
On June 27, 1996, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRSTTA) filed cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing
(TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
On June 27, 1996, Tri-County Telcom, Inc. filed cost study revenue requirements that are included in the LECA switched access rate filing (TC96-092). The deadline for intervention is July 12, 1996.
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee of up to $100,000?
32. IN THE MATTER OF THE FAILURE OF CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES TO FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY ARSD 20:10:24:04. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best. Staff Attorney: Adam Reeves.)
In accordance with the Certificate of Authority issued by this Commission when authorizing the operation of a telecommunications company within South Dakota, such authorized companies are required to comport to Administrative Rule 20:10:24:04 which requires that each company submit the following information by May 1 of each year from the preceding calendar year:
(1) A report on its revenues resulting from operations in this state, a current financial statement, and a statement of any changes in the financial position of the telecommunications company relating to operations of the company in South Dakota. The report and statements shall be verified by a corporate officer and shall identify the location where any working papers supporting the report and statements can be reviewed;
(2) A report identifying the exchanges, routes, or other geographic areas of this state where it is providing or expects to provide services. The reports shall include the number and type of customers being served, if the company keeps such records.
The following companies did not file a report as required by ARSD 20:10:24:04:
Affinity Corporation
Business Discount Plan, Inc.
Caribbean Telephone and Telegraph, Inc. d/b/a The Long Distance Company
Central Payphone Services, Inc.
GTE Telecommunications Services, Inc.
International Discount Telecommunications, Corp
L.D. Services, Inc.
Network Services, Inc. d/b/a Long Distance Network Services, Inc.
Norstan Network Services, Inc.
One To One Communications, Incorporated
SmarTalk TeleService, Inc.
SmarTel Communications, Inc.
Tele-Trend Communications, Inc.
Teltrust Communications Services, Inc.
TotalTel USA Communications
Touchtone Network, Inc.
Ultimate Communications Corporation
US Wats, Inc.
WATS International Corporation
Winstar Gateway Network, Inc.
World Telecom Group, Inc.
Silverado Communications Corp.
Dakota Cellular, Inc.
Hurley Communications
TODAY, shall the Commission issue an Order to Show Cause as to why the Commission should not revoke the Certificates of Authority of each of the aforementioned companies for failure to file reports as required by ARSD 20:10:24:04?
Announcements- Vice-Chairman Jim Burg, Commissioner Laska Schoenfelder, and Executive Director Bill Bullard are planning to attend the NARUC Summer Committee Meetings held in Los Angeles, California from July 20 through July 25, 1996.
- The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting is Tuesday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m. in Room LCR-1 of the State Capitol.
William Bullard, Jr.
Executive Director
Wednesday, July 3, 1996
