Commission Agendas | previous page
This meeting was cancelled.
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Meeting
June 27, 2008, at 1:30 P.M.
Room 464, State 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 11:00 a.m. on June 27, 2008. Lines are limited and are given out on 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.
NOTE: To listen to the Commission Meeting live please go to the PUC's Web site www.puc.sd.gov and click on the LIVE button on the home page. The Commission requests that persons who will only be listening to proceedings and not actively appearing in a case listen via the webcast to free phone lines for those who have to appear. The Commission meetings are archived on the PUC's Web site under the Commission Actions tab and then click on the LISTEN button on the page.
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 AD HOC
COMMISSION MEETING
1. In the Matter of the Petitions for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended in Dockets TC08-006, TC08-007, TC08-008, TC08-009, TC08-010, TC08-011, TC08-012, TC08-013, TC08-014, TC08-015, TC08-016, TC08-017, TC08-018, TC08-019, TC08-020, TC08-021, TC08-022, TC08-023, TC08-024, TC08-025, TC08-026, and TC08-027.
TC08-006 In the Matter of the Petition of Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc., Splitrock Properties, Inc. and Hills Telephone Company, Inc. for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-007 In the Matter of the Petition of Kennebec Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-008 In the Matter of the Petition of Faith Municipal Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-009 In the Matter of the Petition of Western Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-010 In the Matter of the Petition of Sioux Valley Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-011 In the Matter of the Petition of Venture Communications Cooperative, Inc., for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-012 In the Matter of the Petition of RC Communications, Inc., and Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-013 In the Matter of the Petition of Beresford Municipal Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-014 In the Matter of the Petition of Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-015 In the Matter of the Petition of Vivian Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-016 In the Matter of the Petition of Kadoka Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-017 In the Matter of the Petition of Brookings Municipal Utilities d/b/a Swiftel Communications for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-018 In the Matter of the Petition of Union Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-019 In the Matter of the Petition of Armour Independent Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-020 In the Matter of the Petition of McCook Cooperative Telephone Company and Tri-County Telcom for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-021 In the Matter of the Petition of Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-022 In the Matter of the Petition of Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc., for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-023 In the Matter of the Petition of Midstate Communications, Inc., for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-024 In the Matter of the Petition of Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-025 In the Matter of the Petition of West River Cooperative Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-026 In the Matter of the Petition of Stockholm Strandburg Telephone Company for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
TC08-027 In the Matter of the Petition of Santel Communications Cooperative, Inc., for Suspension or Modification of 47 U.S.C. Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended. (Staff Analyst: Harlan Best, Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest)
On February 8, 2008, each of the above-named petitioners (Petitioners) filed a petition with the Commission for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b) (2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. On April 8, 2008, the Commission issued Orders Granting Intervention in each of the above dockets granting intervention in one or more of the above dockets to: Midcontinent Communications; Alltel Communications LLC; Verizon Wireless LLC, CommNet Cellular License Holding LLC, Missouri Valley Cellular, Inc., Sanborn Cellular, Inc., Eastern South Dakota Cellular, Inc., d/b/a Verizon Wireless; the South Dakota Telecommunications Association; MCC Telephony of the Midwest, Inc. d/b/a Mediacom; and Sprint Communications Company L.P. On June 26, 2008 the Petitioners filed a joint Motion for Modification of the Stipulation for Procedural Schedule (Motion).
TODAY, shall the Commission grant the Motion and modify the procedural schedule accordingly? OR, how shall the Commission Proceed?
/S/Heather K. Forney_____
Heather K. Forney
Deputy Executive Director
heather.forney@state.sd.us
June 26, 2008
