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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 9:30 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 Commission Meetings Held on August 19 and September 2, 2003. (Staff: Tina Douglas.)
Consumer Issues
1. Status Report on Consumer Utility Inquiries and Complaints Received by the Commission. (Consumer Affairs: Jim Mehlhaff.)
Telecommunications
On July 1, 2002, the Fort Randall Telephone Company and Mount Rushmore Telephone Company filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 3, 2002, the Commission electronically transmitted notice of the filing and the intervention deadline of July 19, 2002, to interested individuals and entities. On July 15, 2002, the Commission received a Petition to Intervene from S&S Communications (S&S). On July 23, 2002, the Commission granted S&S' Petition to Intervene and voted to assess Fort Randall/Mt. Rushmore a $1,000 filing fee. On August 28, 2003, a Motion to Dismiss was filed by Fort Randall/Mt. Rushmore. The Intervenor filed a Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss on September 4, 2003.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant Fort Randall/Mt. Rushmore's Motion to Dismiss?
2. TC02-052 In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirement for West River Cooperative Telephone Company. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On June 10, 2002, West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Bison, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, West River filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted West River's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for West River Cooperative Telephone Company?
Vivian Telephone Company, Wall, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Vivian filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Vivian's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Vivian Telephone Company?
On June 11, 2002, Sioux Valley Telephone Company, Dell Rapids, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Sioux Valley filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Sioux Valley's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Sioux Valley Telephone Company?
On June 18, 2002, Sully Buttes Telephone Cooperative, Inc., filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Sully filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Sully's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Sully Buttes Telephone Company?
Splitrock Properties, Inc., Garretson, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Splitrock filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Splitrock's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Splitrock Properties, Inc.?
Splitrock Telecom Cooperative, Inc., Garretson, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Splitrock filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Splitrock's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Splitrock Telecom Cooperative, Inc.?
On June 19, 2002, Midstate Communications, Inc., Kimball, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Midstate filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Midstate's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Midstate Communications, Inc.?
On June 19, 2002, McCook Cooperative Telephone Company filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, McCook filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted McCook's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for McCook Cooperative Telephone Company?
On June 20, 2002, Baltic Telecom Cooperative, Baltic, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Baltic filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Baltic's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Baltic Telecom Cooperative?
On June 20, 2002, East Plains Telecom, Inc., Baltic, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, East Plains filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted East Plains' Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for East Plains Telecom, Inc.?
On June 20, 2002, Sanborn Telephone Cooperative, Woonsocket, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Sanborn filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Sanborn's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Sanborn Telephone Cooperative and SANCOM, Inc.?
On June 20, 2002, Valley Telecom Cooperative Association, Herried, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Valley filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Valley's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association?
On June 26, 2002, the City of Brookings Municipal Telephone Department filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Brookings filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Brookings' Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Brookings Municipal Telephone Company?
On June 27, 2002, Union Telephone Cooperative, Hartford, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Union filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Union's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Union Telephone Company?
On June 27, 2002, the Bridgewater-Canistota Telephone Company filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Bridgewater-Canistota filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Bridgewater-Canistota's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Bridgewater- Canistota Independent Telephone Company?
On June 27, 2002, Kennebec Telephone Company, Kennebec, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Kennebec filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Kennebec's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Kennebec Telephone Company?
On June 27, 2002, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company, Beresford, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Beresford filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Beresford's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Beresford Municipal Telephone Company?
On July 1, 2002, the Fort Randall Telephone Company and Mount Rushmore Telephone Company filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 3, 2002, the Commission electronically transmitted notice of the filing and the intervention deadline of July 19, 2002, to interested individuals and entities. On July 15, 2002, the Commission received a Petition to Intervene from S&S Communications (S&S). On July 23, 2002, the Commission granted S&S' Petition to Intervene and voted to assess Fort Randall/Mt. Rushmore a $1,000 filing fee. On August 28, 2003, a Motion to Dismiss was filed by Fort Randall/Mt. Rushmore. The Intervenor filed a Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss on September 4, 2003.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Fort Randall Telephone Company and Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company?
On July 1, 2002, Dakota Community Telephone, Irene, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study pursuant to the rules established by the Commission. On July 11, 2003, DTG filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted DTG's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for DTG Community Telephone?
On July 1, 2002, Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc., New Effington, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Roberts County and RC Communications filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Roberts County and RC Communications' Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc.?
On July 1, 2002, Tri- County Telecom, Inc., Emery, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association. On July 11, 2003, Tri-County filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted Tri-County's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for Tri-County Telecom, Inc.?
On July 1, 2002, South Dakota Network, LLC (SDN) filed a switched access separations study, pursuant to the rules of the Commission. Revised pages to the SDN Tariff were filed to implement the change in revenue requirement. On July 11, 2003, SDN filed a Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Discovery Request with the Commission. On July 24, 2003, S&S filed its Brief in Resistance to Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Extension of Time with the Commission. On August 8, 2003, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to Consider Motion as One for Summary Judgment; Order for and Notice of Hearing; Order Extending Time for Response. A August 19, 2003, meeting, the Commission granted SDN's Motion to Dismiss.
TODAY, shall the Commission establish a Switched Access Revenue Requirement for South Dakota Network, LLC?
Dogstar Telephone Co. has filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide resold local exchange telephone services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide resold local exchange telecommunication services to business and residential customers including a basic local exchange service option for residential customers, 911 and enhanced 911 emergency service, directory assistance, operator-assisted dialing, and lifeline services in Qwest served telephone areas.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the Certificate of Authority for Dogstar Telephone Co.?
Capsule Communications, Inc. has filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide resold interexchange services, including 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, 800/888 Toll-Free inbound dialing, directory assistance, data services, and travel card service throughout South Dakota. On September 8, 2003, Staff requested Capsule to provide required information no later than September 15, 2003.
TODAY, what is the Commission's decision?
On July 17, 2003, the Commission received a filing for approval of an Amendment to an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and PrairieWave Telecommunications, Inc. According to the parties, the amendment is made in order to add the terms, conditions and rates for CMDS hosting and message distribution as set forth in Attachment 1 and Exhibit A, as attached to the Amendment. 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 August 6, 2003. Parties to the agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the proposed Amendment?
27. In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreements in TC03-157 and TC03-166.
On August 14, 2003, the Commission received a filing for approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between PrairieWave Telecommunications, Inc. and Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC. According to the filing, the parties wish to put in place an arrangement for the mutual exchange and reciprocal compensation of local telecommunications traffic which is intended to supersede any previous arrangements between the parties relating to such traffic.
On August 20, 2003, the Commission received a filing for approval of a Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Midcontinent Communications and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, CommNet Cellular License Holding, LLC, Missouri Valley Cellular Inc., Sanborn Cellular Inc. and Eastern South Dakota Cellular Inc. According to the filing, the parties wish to put in place an arrangement for the mutual exchange and reciprocal compensation of telecommunications traffic in accordance with the Act, and which is intended to supersede any previous arrangements between the parties relating to such traffic.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the proposed Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreements?
On August 19, 2003, the Commission received a filing for approval of a Resale Agreement between Qwest Corporation (Qwest) and Alticomm, Inc. (Alticomm). According to the filing, the agreement sets forth the terms, conditions and pricing under which Qwest will offer and provide to Alticomm ancillary services and telecommunications services available for resale within the geographical areas in which both parties are providing local exchange service at that time, and for which Qwest is the incumbent local exchange carrier within the state of South Dakota for purposes of providing local telecommunications services.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the proposed Resale Agreement?
On August 15, 2003, Western Wireless Corporation provided information constituting Western Wireless Corporation's plan for the use of its federal universal service support, excluding the support amounts received for the Pine Ridge Reservation, and to otherwise verify that Western Wireless Corporation will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. On September 4, 2003, SDTA filed a letter with the Commission objecting to the request by WWC to treat the entirety of the information in Exhibit A, attached to its filing, as confidential and proprietary information. In addition, SDTA requested access to that information which is not appropriately designated confidential information.
TODAY, shall the Commission set a procedural schedule? Shall the Commission provide a certification to the Federal Communications Commission and to the Universal Service Administration Company regarding the plan for the use of federal universal services support as proposed in each of the above dockets?
30. In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirements for Dockets TC03-100, TC03-101, TC03-103, TC03-104, TC03-105, TC03-106, TC03-107, TC03-108, TC03- 111.
On June 26, 2003, Western Telephone Company, Faulkton, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 26, 2003, Kennebec Telephone Company, Kennebec, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 27, 2003, Venture Communications Cooperative, Inc., Highmore, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 27, 2003, Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Herried, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 30, 2003, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Clear Lake, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 30, 2003, West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Bison, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 30, 2003, Santel Communications Cooperative, Inc., Woonsocket, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carrier Association.
On June 30, 2003, the Local Exchange Carriers Association (LECA) filed revised switched access tariff pages. The purpose of these revisions is to implement changes in rates as necessitated by revisions in member companies' revenue requirements and access minutes of use.
On July 10, 2003, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority, Eagle e, South Dakota, filed a switched access cost study developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use that are included in the revenue requirement and minutes of use used to determine the switched access rates for the Local Exchange Carriers Association
TODAY, shall the Commission assess a filing fee not to exceed $100,000?
31. In the Matter of the Dockets Requesting Federal Universal Service Support Certification
On August 15, 2003, Santel Communications Cooperative Inc. (Santel) provided information constituting Santel's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Santel will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
On August 15, 2003, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254
On August 15, 2003, Mount Rushmore Telephone Company and Fort Randall Telephone Company (Mount Rushmore/Fort Randall) provided information constituting Mount Rushmore/Fort Randall's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Mount Rushmore/Fort Randall will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
On August 18, 2003, Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc., and its subsidiary Splitrock Properties, Inc. (Alliance/Splitrock) provided information constituting Alliance/Splitrock's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Alliance/Splitrock will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
On August 28, 2003, Red River Telecom, Inc. (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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
On September 2, 2003, Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative (Dickey Rural) provided information constituting Dickey Rural's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Dickey Rural will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
On September 2, 2003, Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative (Dickey Rural) provided information constituting Dickey Rural's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Dickey Rural will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
On September 4, 2003, Citizens Telecommunications Company of Minnesota, Inc. (Citizens) provided information constituting Citizens' plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Citizens' will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TODAY, shall the Commission provide a certification to the Federal Communications Commission and to the Universal Service Administration Company regarding the plan for the use of federal universal services support as proposed in each of the above dockets?
Announcements
1. The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting will be held October 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the Crossroads in Huron, South Dakota.
2. The PUC offices will be closed October 13, 2003, for Columbus Day.
3. Commission meetings are scheduled for November 4 and December 2, 2003.
4. Hearings for CT03-006 and CT03-007 are scheduled for October 24, 2003, in Sioux Falls.
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Heather K. Forney
Deputy Executive Director
heather.forney@state.sd.us
September 10, 2003
