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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of December 23, 1999 through December 29, 1999
If you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed to you, please contact Delaine Kolbo within five business days of this filing.
Phone: 605-773-3705 Fax: 605-773-3809
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
The Complainant alleges that OLS took his long distance service without authorization. The Complainant is asking that South Dakota laws and rules be applied to these issues.
Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Received and Filed: 12/23/99
Intervention Date: N/A
The complainant states that an unauthorized switch was made from AT&T to Sprint. He has only used the VarTec dial around for interstate long distance calls. The complainant wants the calls to be re-rated to $0.10 per minute plus taxes and a credit for all overcharges billed by Sprint and U S West. The complainant also requests a letter from U S West stating there will be no further billings by U S West or Sprint for interstate calls.
Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Received and Filed: 12/23/99
Intervention Date: NA
ELECTRIC
On December 23, 1999, Northern States Power Company filed a petition seeking approval of the inclusion of the expenses of financial instruments and linked transactions as related to the purchase of energy to be recovered within the fuel adjustment clause.
Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 12/23/99
Intervention Deadline: 01/14/2000
NATURAL GAS
On December 29, 1999, the Commission received a filing from MidAmerican Energy Company of: (1) a report of its 1999 economic development activity as required by SD Public Utilities Commission Docket NG98-011; and (2) setting forth its 2000 economic development plan in accordance with the same docket.
Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 12/29/99
Intervention Deadline: 01/14/2000
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
WebNet Communications, Inc. seeks a Certificate of Authority to provide resold intrastate interexchange telecommunications services. WebNet will provide service to commercial enterprises and residential customers. WebNet does not seek authority at this time to provide any form of operator services nor any service to payphones.
Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 12/23/99
Intervention Date: 01/14/2000
Adelphia Telecommunications, Inc. (Adelphia) seeks a Certificate of Authority to provide resold intrastate long distance telecommunication services. Adelphia intends to offer 1+ direct dialing long distance service, calling cards, international calling, "1-800/888" service, and prepaid calling cards.
Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 12/23/99
Intervention Date: 01/14/2000
On December 23, 1999, the Public Utilities Commission received an interconnection agreement between TW Wireless, L.L.C. and U S WEST Communications, Inc. for approval by the Commission. The agreement governs services for resale, certain unbundled network elements, ancillary functions and additional features to TW Wireless for TW Wireless' offering and provisioning of telecommunications services. The Agreement also sets forth the terms, conditions and prices under which the parties agree to interconnect and pay reciprocal compensation for the exchange of local traffic.
Any party wishing to comment on the agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the agreement no later than January 13, 2000. Parties to the agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than January 25, 2000.
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 12/23/99
Comments Due: 1/13/2000
BCGI Communications Corp. seeks a Certificate of Authority to provide resold intrastate interexchange telecommunications services. BCGI proposes initially to provide prepaid calling card services only.
Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 12/27/99
Intervention Date: 01/14/2000
On December 29, 1999, the Public Utilities Commission received an interconnection agreement between Pathnet, Inc. and U S WEST Communications, Inc. for approval by the Commission. The agreement governs services for resale, certain unbundled network elements, ancillary functions and additional features to Pathnet, Inc. for the offering and provisioning of telecommunications services by Pathnet, Inc. The Agreement also sets forth the terms, conditions and prices under which the parties agree to interconnect and pay reciprocal compensation for the exchange of local traffic.
Any party wishing to comment on the agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the agreement no later than January 19, 2000. Parties to the agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than January 31, 2000.
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 12/29/99
Comments Due: 01/19/2000
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