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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Meeting
Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at 9:30 A.M.
State Capitol Building, Room 412
Pierre, South Dakota
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AGENDA OF AD HOC MEETING
Natural Gas
1. NG05-002 In the Matter of the Application of Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for Authority to Increase Rates for Natural Gas Service (Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson, Staff Attorney: Sara Greff)
Application by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) for approval to increase rates for natural gas service to customers served by its East River Natural Gas System by $849,745 annually or 12.2% based on MDU's adjusted 2004 test year. The company states the proposed increase for a residential customer would average about $9.10 per month. The proposed rates may potentially affect approximately 5,800 customers in MDU's East River System. The Commission suspended the imposition of the tariff for 90 days beyond April 23, 2005, and assessed a filing fee for actual expenses not to exceed $100,000 at its April 12, 2005, meeting. On July 12, 2005, the Commission voted to suspend the imposition of the tariff for an additional 60 days beyond July 22, 2005. On August 23, 2005, MDU and Commission Staff filed a Joint Motion for Approval of the Settlement Stipulation. Commission Staff filed a Memorandum Supporting the Settlement Stipulation.
TODAY, shall the Commission Grant the Joint Motion for Approval of the Settlement Stipulation?
2. NG05-009 In the Matter of the Filing by MidAmerican Energy Company for Approval of Tariff Revisions. (Staff Analysts: Dave Jacobson/Bob Knadle, Staff Attorney: Sara Greff)
On July 29, 2005, MidAmerican Energy Company filed an application seeking approval of revisions to its Monthly Metered Transportation Gas Pilot Project. The proposed revisions would increase the administrative charge to reflect the annual true up and add language to provide more description of the program.
TODAY, shall the Commission Approve the Tariff Revisions?
3. NG05-010 In the Matter of the Filing by NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy for Approval of a Contract with Deviations with South Dakota Wheat Growers. (Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson, Staff Attorney: Sara Greff)
Application by NorthWestern Energy for approval of a contract with deviations with South Dakota Wheat Growers to serve grain drying facilities, and associated tariff revisions. NorthWestern Energy is proposing to serve the customer pursuant to its currently tariffed Rate 85, Commercial and Industrial Interruptible Sales Service. The proposed contract would allow NorthWestern Energy to collect a customer contribution to recover the cost of investments in line extensions necessary to serve the customer. NorthWestern Energy has requested approval with less than 30 days notice.
TODAY, shall the Commission Approve the Contract with Deviations with Less than 30 Days Notice? AND, shall the Commission Approve the Tariff Revisions?
Telecommunications
1. In the Matter of the Request for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support in dockets TC05-113, TC05-116, TC05-117, TC05-118, TC05-119, TC05-120, TC05-121, TC05-122, TC05-123, TC05-124, TC05-125, TC05-127, TC05-128, TC05-129, TC05-130, TC05-131, TC05-132, TC05-133, TC05-134, TC05-135, TC05-139, TC05-140, TC05-141, TC05-142, TC05-143, TC05-144, TC05-145, TC05-146, TC05-148, TC05-149, TC05-150, and TC05-151.
TC05-113 In the Matter of the Request of Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On July 29, 2005, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (Interstate) provided information constituting Interstate's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Interstate 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.
TC05-116 In the Matter of the Request of City of Brookings Municipal Telephone for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, City of Brookings Municipal Telephone (Brookings) provided information constituting Brookings' plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Brookings 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.
TC05-117 In the Matter of the Request of Western Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-118 In the Matter of the Request of Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc. (Company) provided information constituting Company' plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Company 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.
TC05-119 In the Matter of the Request of Vivian Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Vivian Telephone Company (Vivian) provided information constituting Vivian's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Vivian 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.
TC05-120 In the Matter of the Request of Sioux Valley Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Sioux Valley Telephone Company (Sioux Valley) provided information constituting Sioux Valley's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Sioux 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.
TC05-121 In the Matter of the Request of Armour Independent Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Armour Independent Telephone Company (Armour) provided information constituting Armour's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Armour 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.
TC05-122 In the Matter of the Request of Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company (Bridgewater) provided information constituting Bridgewater's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Bridgewater 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.
TC05-123 In the Matter of the Request of Union Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Union Telephone Company (Union) provided information constituting Union's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Union 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.
TC05-124 In the Matter of the Request of Kadoka Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Kadoka Telephone Company (Kadoka) provided information constituting Kadoka's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Kadoka 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.
TC05-125 In the Matter of the Request of Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (Golden West) provided information constituting Golden West's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Golden West 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.
TC05-127 In the Matter of the Request of Midstate Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Midstate Communications, Inc. (Midstate) provided information constituting Midstate's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Midstate 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.
TC05-128 In the Matter of the Request of Stockholm-Strandburg Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 3, 2005, Stockholm-Strandburg Telephone Co. (Stockholm) provided information constituting Stockholm's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Stockholm 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.
TC05-129 In the Matter of the Request of Red River Telecom, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, 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.
TC05-130 In the Matter of the Request of James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-131 In the Matter of the Request of Beresford Municipal Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company (Beresford) provided information constituting Beresford's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Beresford 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.
TC05-132 In the Matter of the Request of Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company (Northeast) provided information constituting Northeast's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Northeast 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.
TC05-133 In the Matter of the Request of Splitrock Properties, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-134 In the Matter of the Request of Hills Telephone Company, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-135 In the Matter of the Request of Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 4, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-139 In the Matter of the Request of Mount Rushmore Telephone Company and Fort Randall Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, Mount Rushmore Telephone Company and Fort Randall Telephone Company (Company) provided information constituting Company's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Company 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.
TC05-140 In the Matter of the Request of Valley Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, 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.
TC05-141 In the Matter of the Request of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRSTTA) provided information constituting CRSTTA's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that CRSTTA 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
TC05-142 In the Matter of the Request of Tri- County Telcom, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-143 In the Matter of the Request of McCook Cooperative Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-144 In the Matter of the Request of Santel Communications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, 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.
TC05-145 In the Matter of the Request of West River Telecommunications Cooperative for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, West River Telecommunications Cooperative (McLaughlin) provided information constituting McLaughlin's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that McLaughlin 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.
TC05-146 In the Matter of the Request of West River Telecommunications Cooperative (Mobridge) for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 5, 2005, West River Telecommunications Cooperative (Mobridge) provided information constituting Mobridge's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Mobridge 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.
TC05-148 In the Matter of the Request of Consolidated Telcom for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 8, 2005, Consolidated Telcom (Consolidated) provided information constituting Consolidated's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Consolidated 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.
TC05-149 In the Matter of the Request of Jefferson Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 8, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-150 In the Matter of the Request of West River Cooperative Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 8, 2005, 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 service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.
TC05-151 In the Matter of the Request of City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer)
On August 8, 2005, City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company (Faith) provided information constituting Faith's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Faith 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?
2. TC05-137 In the Matter of the Joint Petition for Extension of Suspension Date and the Date to File Further Suspension Request. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
The following Petitioners, Kennebec Telephone Company, Santel Communications Cooperative, Sioux Valley Telephone Company, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (and Vivian Telephone Company and Kadoka Telephone Company), Armour Independent Telephone Company (and Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company and Union Telephone Company), Swiftel Communications, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company, McCook Cooperative Telephone Company, Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc., Faith Municipal Telephone Company, Midstate Communications, Inc., Western Telephone Company, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc. and Splitrock Properties, Inc., Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc., Venture Communications Cooperative, West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Stockholm-Strandburg Telephone Company, and Tri-County Telcom, Inc., request that the Commission extend the suspension of intramodal and intermodal Local Number Portability (LNP) for each Petitioner until six months after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) completes its final regulatory flexibility analysis and publishes it in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 604(b). Petitioners further request that, should they wish to continue the suspension beyond the six month period, the Commission extend the time for filing such a petition for suspension until three months after the FCC completes its final regulatory flexibility analysis and publishes it in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 604(b). On August 15, 2005, the South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) filed a Petition for Intervention. Midcontinent Communications (Midcontinent) filed a Petition to Intervene on August 18, 2005. WWC License LLC d/b/a CellularOne (WWC) filed a Petition to Intervene on August 25, 2005.
TODAY, shall the Commission Grant Intervention to the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, Midcontinent Communications and WWC License LLC?
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Heather K. Forney
Deputy Executive Director
heather.forney@state.sd.us
August 29, 2005
