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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Meeting
February 14, 2012, at 2:30 P.M. CST
Room 412, Capitol Building
Pierre, South Dakota
NOTE: If you wish to join this meeting by conference call, please contact the Commission at 605-773-3201 by 5:00 p.m. CST on Monday, February 13, 2012. Lines are limited and are given out on a first come, first served basis, subject to possible reassignment to accommodate persons who must appear in a proceeding. Ultimately, if you wish to participate in the Commission Meeting and a line is not available, you may have to appear in person.
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ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA OF COMMISSION MEETING
Electric
On April 28, 2011 Oak Tree Energy LLC (Oak Tree) filed a complaint against NorthWestern Energy (NWE). The dispute involves a proposed wind generation project located in Clark County, South Dakota. Oak Tree alleges that the project is a "Qualified Facility" under PURPA and that NWE refuses to enter into a purchase power agreement. On September 7, 2011, Oak Tree filed a Motion to Compel. on November 14, 2011, the Commission issued an Order granting the Motion in part. On December 13, 2011, Oak Tree filed its written testimony. On January 13, 2012, NWE filed its written testimony. On January 27, 2012, Staff filed its written testimony. On February 7, 2012, the parties stipulated to an amended filing schedule. On February 8, 2012, Oak Tree filed its Second Motion to Compel and on February 9, 2012, filed a Motion requesting the matter be heard in an expedited fashion pursuant to SDCL15-6-6(d). At an Ad Hoc meeting on February 13, 2012 the Commission granted Oak Tree's Motion to expedite consideration of Oak Tree's Second Motion to Compel.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant Oak Tree's Second Motion to Compel? AND shall the Commission amend the procedural schedule?
/S/ Cindy Kemnitz
Cindy Kemnitz
Finance Manager
puc@state.sd.us
February 13, 2012
