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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 9:30 A.M.
State Capitol Building, Room 412
Pierre, South Dakota
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ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA OF COMMISSION MEETING
Telecommunications
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. At its September 16, 2003, meeting the Commission assessed a filing fee not to exceed $100,000. On June 2, 2004, the Commission issued an Order Approving Tariff Revisions, Subject to Refunds with Interest.
TODAY, shall the Commission Dismiss and Close the Docket?
On November 9, 2004, DakotaComm, LLC filed a petition for Commission approval to be exempt from developing company specific intrastate switched access rates. The petition states that DakotaComm is a new CLEC in South Dakota and it lacks the necessary financial, technical, and managerial resources needed to determine company-specific cost-based intrastate switched access rates. It has requested to opt into the Local Exchange Carriers Association rates filed with the Commission. The Commission granted the waiver at its December 14, 2004, meeting.
TODAY, shall the Commission Dismiss and Close the Docket?
On December 2, 2004, Sancom, Inc. d/b/a Mitchell Telecom filed an Intrastate Switched Access tariff which "mirrors the rates, terms and conditions of the current LECA Tariff No. 1, with the exception of the switched access rates, which are based upon a statewide average in accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:12." Mitchell Telecom requests an effective date of January 1, 2005, for the tariff filing. The Commission granted the Waiver at its December 28, 2004, meeting.
TODAY, shall the Commission Dismiss and Close the Docket?
4. In the Matter of the Establishment of Switched Access Revenue Requirements in Dockets TC04-104, TC04-106, TC04-107, TC04-108, TC04-111, TC04-112, TC04-114, TC04-116, TC04-117, TC04-118, TC04-119, TC04-120, TC04-121, TC04-122, TC04- 123, TC04-124, TC04-125, TC05-083, TC05-087, TC05-090, TC05-091, TC05-092, TC05-093, TC05-094, TC05- 095, TC05-096, TC05-097, TC05-098, TC05-109, TC06-076, and TC06-079.
On June 22, 2004, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority, Eagle Butte, 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. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCI Metro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 14, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 23, 2004, Alliance Communications 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 14, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 23, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 23, 2004, Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc., 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 25, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 25, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2004, Stockholm-Strandburg Telephone Co., Stockholm, 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. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2004, James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company, Groton, 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. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 14, 2005, James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company filed an Objection to MCI and Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2004, 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. LECA requests that the revised rates be effective August 1, 2004. On August 30, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCI filed Petitions for Intervention. MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC filed a Petition for Intervention on August 31, 2005. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 14, 2005. On September 15, 2005, an Answer of LECA to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and an Answer of LECA to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 1, 2004, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 1, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 1, 2004, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 1, 2004, Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 1, 2004, Union Telephone Company, 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 Carriers Association. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 1, 2004, West River Telecommunications Cooperative, Hazen, North 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. In accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:10, West River Telecommunications Cooperative requests that the Commission allow the use of GVNW's cost study model as opposed to the Commission model for determining West River Telecommunications Cooperative's revenue requirement. On August 31, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission denied Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 21, 2005, Alliance Communications 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 Carriers Association. On September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 14, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 27, 2005, 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 Carriers Association. On September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 14, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 19, 2005. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 29, 2005, 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. LECA requests that the revised rates be effective August 1, 2005. On August 30, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 14, 2005. On September 15, 2005, an Answer of LECA to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and an Answer of LECA to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2005, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2005, Tri-County Telcom, 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 September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On July 21, 2005, West River Telecommunications Cooperative, Hazen, North 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. In accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:10, West River Telecommunications Cooperative requests that the Commission allow the use of GVNW's cost study model as opposed to the Commission model for determining West River Telecommunications Cooperative's revenue requirement. On September 1, 2005, Midcontinent Communications (Midco) and MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC (MCI) filed Petitions for Intervention. AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. (AT&T) filed a Petition for Intervention on September 15, 2005. On September 16, 2005, a Joint Answer of LEC's to Midcontinent's Petition to Intervene and a Joint Answer of LEC's to MCImetro Access Transmission Service, LLC's Petition were filed. On September 27, 2005, the Commission granted Midco MCI and AT&T's intervention. On April 14, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing. On April 20, 2006, the Commission issued an Order to Continue Hearing. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2006, City of Brookings Municipal Telephone Department filed a 2005 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. On August 1, 2006, AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. filed a Petition to Intervene. On September 11, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Intervention to AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 30, 2006, the Local Exchange Carriers Association (LECA) filed revised switched access tariff pages. These revisions are necessitated by revisions in the individual member companies' revenue requirements and access minutes of use. The revised tariff pages are proposed to be effective upon Commission approval of the corresponding cost studies. On August 1, 2006, AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. filed a Petition to Intervene. On September 11, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Intervention to AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
TODAY, shall the Commission Dismiss and Close the Dockets?
5. In the Matter of the Extension of Deadline for Filing its 2006 Cost Study in Dockets TC06-048, TC06-049, TC06-068, TC06-069, TC06-070, TC06-071, TC06-072, TC06-073, TC06-074, and TC06-075
On May 18, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative (ITC) requesting the Commission grant an extension of the six month filing deadline for its 2006 intrastate switched access cost study. On June 23, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On May 18, 2006, the Commission received a petition from West River Cooperative Telephone Company (West River) requesting the Commission grant an extension of the six month filing deadline for its 2006 intrastate switched access cost study. On June 23, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 26, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Santel Communications Cooperative, Inc. (Santel) requesting the Commission grant Santel an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing Santel's 2006 intrastate switched access cost study. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 26, 2006, the Commission received a petition from McCook Cooperative Telephone Company (McCook) requesting the Commission grant McCook an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing its 2006 intrastate switched cost study, to December 31, 2006, using calendar year 2005 as McCook's test year. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 26, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Tri-County Telcom, Inc. (Tri-County) requesting the Commission grant Tri-County an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing its 2006 intrastate switched cost study, to December 31, 2006, using calendar year 2005 as Tri-County's test year. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 28, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Kennebec Telephone Company (Kennebec) requesting the Commission grant Kennebec an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing Kennebec's 2006 intrastate switched access cost study. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 28, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Beresford Municipal Telephone Company (Beresford) requesting the Commission grant Beresford an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing its 2006 intrastate switched cost study, to December 31, 2006, using calendar year 2005 as Beresford's test year. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 28, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Midstate Communications (Midstate) requesting the Commission grant Midstate an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing its 2006 intrastate switched cost study, to December 31, 2006, using calendar year 2005 as Midstate's test year. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 28, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Western Telephone Company (Western) requesting the Commission grant Western an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing its 2006 intrastate switched cost study, to December 31, 2006, using calendar year 2005 as Western's test year. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
On June 28, 2006, the Commission received a petition from Roberts County Telephone Cooperative (Roberts County) requesting the Commission grant Roberts County an extension of the six month filing deadline for filing its 2006 intrastate switched cost study, to December 31, 2006, using calendar year 2005 as Roberts County's test year. On August 24, 2006, the Commission issued an Order Granting Extension. On November 8, 2006, a Settlement Stipulation was filed with the Commission.
TODAY, shall the Commission Reopen the Above Listed 2006 Cost Study Dockets for Purpose of Effectuating the Settlement Stipulation?
On October 16, 2006, Sprint Communications Company L.P. (Sprint) filed a petition to arbitrate, pursuant to SDCL 49-31-81 and ARSD 20:10:32:29-32, and Section 252(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996), certain terms and conditions of a proposed Interconnection Agreement between Sprint and Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (ITC). Sprint filed a list of unresolved issues consisting of: (1) Should the definition of End User in this Agreement include end users of a service provider for which Sprint provides interconnection, telecommunications services or other telephone exchange services? (2) Should the Interconnection Agreement permit the parties to combine wireless and wireline traffic on interconnection trunks? (3) Should the Interconnection Agreement permit the parties to combine all traffic subject to reciprocal compensation charges and traffic subject to access charges onto interconnection trunks? (4) Should the Interconnection Agreement contain provisions for indirect interconnection consistent with Section 251(a) of the Act? (5) In an indirect interconnection scenario, is the ILEC responsible for any facility or transit charges related to delivering its originating traffic to Sprint outside of its exchange boundaries? (6) What direct interconnection terms should be contained in the Interconnection Agreement? (7) What are the appropriate rates for direct interconnection facilities? (8) When a two-way interconnection facility is used, should Sprint and Interstate share the cost of the interconnection facility between their networks based on their respective percentages of originated traffic? (9) What is the appropriate reciprocal compensation rate for the termination of telecommunications traffic, as defined by Sprint in the Agreement? (10) Should Sprint's proposed language regarding Local Number Portability be adopted and incorporated into the Interconnection Agreement? (11) Should the Interstate-proposed Directory Listing provisions, as modified by Sprint, be adopted and incorporated into the Interconnection Agreement? Sprint respectfully requests the Commission to arbitrate each of the remaining disputes between Sprint and Interstate, to find in Sprint's favor and to adopt Sprint's proposed contract language. On November 3, 2006, The South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) filed a Petition to Intervene.
TODAY, shall the Commission Grant Intervention to Any Parties that May have Filed?
On October 16, 2006, Sprint Communications Company L.P. (Sprint) filed a petition to arbitrate, pursuant to SDCL 49-31-81 and ARSD 20:10:32:29-32, and Section 252(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996), certain terms and conditions of a proposed Interconnection Agreement between Sprint and City of Brookings Utilities d/b/a Swiftel Communications (Swiftel). Sprint filed a list of unresolved issues consisting of: (1) Should the definition of End User in this Agreement include end users of a service provider for which Sprint provides interconnection, telecommunications services or other telephone exchange services? (2) Does the Telecommunications Act authorize the Commission to arbitrate terms and conditions for interconnection obtained under Section 251(a) of the Telecommunications Act? If yes, what terms and conditions should the Commission impose on the parties in this proceeding? (3) Should the Interconnection Agreement permit the parties to combine wireless and wireline traffic on interconnection trunks? (4) Should the Interconnection Agreement permit the parties to combine all traffic subject to reciprocal compensation charges and traffic subject to access charges onto the interconnection trunks? (5) What is the appropriate reciprocal compensation rate for the termination of telecommunications traffic? (6) Should Sprint's proposed language regarding Local Number Portability be adopted and incorporated into the Interconnection Agreement? (7) Should the ILEC-proposed Directory Listing provisions, as modified by Sprint, be adopted and incorporated into the Interconnection Agreement? (8) Termination: A) Should the termination provision of the Interconnection Agreement permit the existing Interconnection Agreement to remain in effect while the parties are in the process of negotiating and/or arbitrating a replacement Interconnection Agreement? B) Should the Interconnection Agreement contain provisions that allow the parties to terminate the Agreement for: 1) a material breach; 2) if either party's authority to provide service is revoked or terminated; or, 3) if either party becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy? (9) What 911 liability terms should be included in the Interconnection Agreement? (10) What Force Majeure terms should be included in the Interconnection Agreement? Sprint respectfully requests the Commission to arbitrate each of the remaining disputes between Sprint and Swiftel, to find in Sprint's favor and to adopt Sprint's proposed contract language. On November 3, 2006, The South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) filed a Petition to Intervene.
TODAY, shall the Commission Grant Intervention to Any Parties that May have Filed?
On October 20, 2006, Sprint Communications L.P. filed a petition seeking authorization to provide local exchange services in the rural area served by the City of Brookings Municipal Utilities - Telephone Division d/b/a Swiftel Communications ILEC in the Brookings rate center. On November 7, 2006, the South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) filed a Petition for Intervention.
TODAY, shall the Commission Grant Intervention to Any Parties that May have Filed?
On October 24, 2006, Sprint Communications L.P. filed a petition seeking authorization to provide local exchange services in the rural areas served by the Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. ILEC in the Castlewood, Elkton, Estelline, Hayti, Lake Norden and White rate centers. On November 7, 2006, the South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) filed a Petition for Intervention. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative (ITC) filed a Petition for Intervention on November 8, 2006.
TODAY, shall the Commission Grant Intervention to ITC? AND, shall the Commission Grant Intervention to Any Other Parties that May have Filed?
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Heather K. Forney
Deputy Executive Director
heather.forney@state.sd.us
November 9, 2006
