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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Meeting
November 6, 2012, at 9:30 A.M. CST
Room 413, Capitol Building
Pierre, South Dakota
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NOTE: Notice is further given to persons with disabilities that this Commission meeting is being held in a physically accessible place. If you have special needs, please notify the Commission and we will make all necessary arrangements.AGENDA OF COMMISSION MEETING
Administration
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Commission Meeting Held on October 23, 2012 (Staff: Joy Irving)
Consumer Reports
1. Status Report on Consumer Utility Inquiries and Complaints Received by the Commission (Consumer Affairs: Deb Gregg)
Electric
On September 27, 2012, Otter Tail Power Company (Otter Tail) submitted for Commission approval a revised Section 16.00, Sheet No.1 of its Tariff Book. The municipal service agreements, currently listed as contracts with deviations, between Otter Tail and the Town of Bushnell and the Town of Eden will expire in October. The new agreements for municipal services bring rates within Otter Tail's current tariff on file with the Commission.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the tariff revisions?
Telecommunications
On October 29, 2009, South Dakota Network (SDN) submitted a complaint against Sprint Communications Company L.P. (Sprint) for 1.) failing to pay intrastate centralized equal access charges at the rates approved by the Commission, 2.) failing to immediately pay undisputed portions of SDN's invoices as required by SDN's Tariff, and 3.) payment by Sprint of SDN's costs of action, reasonable attorney's fees incurred by SDN, and for twice the amount of damages sustained by SDN, if SDN is required to recover its damages by suit or on appeal. On October 26, 2012, Sprint filed a Stipulation for Dismissal of Sprint Communications Company LP's Third-Party Complaint against Northern Valley Communications, L.L.C. and Northern Valley's Counterclaim against Sprint; and, Sprint Communications Company LP's Motion for Approval of Second Amendment to Confidentiality Agreement.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the Stipulation for Dismissal of Sprint Communications Company LP's Third-Party Complaint against Northern Valley Communications, L.L.C. and Northern Valley's Counterclaim against Sprint? AND, shall the Commission approve the Second Amendment to Confidentiality Agreement?
On October 4, 2012, the Commission received a filing from Cincinnati Bell Any Distance Inc. (CBAD) for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Resold Local Exchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the Certificate of Authority to provide Local Exchange Services to Cincinnati Bell Any Distance, Inc.?
3. In the Matter of the Request for approval of Intercarrier Compensation Bill and Keep Amendments to an Interconnection Agreement in Dockets TC12-163, TC12-164, TC12-165, TC12-166, TC12-167, TC12-168, TC12-169, TC12-170, TC12-171, TC12-172, TC12-173, TC12-174, TC12-175, TC12-176, TC12-177 and TC12-178.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Armour Independent Telephone Company.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Beresford Municipal Telephone Company.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Faith Municipal Telephone Company
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Kadoka Telephone Company.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Kennebec Telephone Company, Inc.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and RC Communications, Inc.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Sioux Valley Telephone Company.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Stockholm-Strandburg Telephone Company.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Union Telephone Company.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc.
On October 5, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and Vivian Telephone Company.
On October 10, 2012, the Commission received a filing pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251/252 for approval of the ICC Bill and Keep Amendment to the Reciprocal Transport and Termination Agreement between Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular Inc. Network Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Cellular, Inc. Financial Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Midwest Wireless Communications, LLC dba Verizon Wireless; Rural Cellular Corporation dba Verizon Wireless; Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless; WWC Holding Co., Inc. dba Verizon Wireless and James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company.
TODAY, shall the Commission approve the amendment to the interconnection agreement for the above dockets?
Items for Commission Discussion
Announcements
- The PUC offices will be closed Monday, November 12, 2012, in observance of Veterans Day.
- Commissioners will attend the annual meeting of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. CST at the Holiday Inn City Centre, Sioux Falls, S.D.
- The next regularly scheduled commission meeting will be Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. CST in Room 413 at the State Capitol Building, Pierre, S.D.
- Commission meetings are scheduled for December 4 and 18, 2012.
/S/Cindy Kemnitz
Cindy Kemnitz
Finance Manager
puc@state.sd.us
October 30, 2012
