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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period February 7, 2008 through February 13, 2008
Copies of these items may be found on the PUC Web site at http://www.puc.sd.gov
ELECTRIC
Application by NorthWestern Energy for approval of a Contract With Deviation to construct an electric line to serve the Burlington Northern Railroad. This project is to provide electrical service to a new switch heater located at Line Segment 2001, Milepost 736.68, City of Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/12/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
NATURAL GAS
Application by NorthWestern Energy for approval of a contract with deviation to serve Aberdeen Energy LLC., an ethanol production facility located near Mina South Dakota. The Customer is a large volume user (approx 8,600 MMBtu per day).Approximately 7 miles of pipeline will be required to be built to serve this customer. The "deviation" from our tariff under the proposed Contract includes the Customer's contribution for the Company's investment in line extensions and the variance in rate due to the large volumes consumed by the customer.
Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/12/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
On February 8, 2008, Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc., Splitrock Properties, Inc., and Hills Telephone Company (Alliance) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Alliance's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Alliance claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Alliance also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Alliance respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Alliance will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Alliance such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Kennebec Telephone Company (Kennebec) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Kennebec's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Kennebec claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Kennebec also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Kennebec respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Kennebec will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Kennebec such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Faith Municipal Telephone Company (Faith) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Faith's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Faith claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Faith also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Faith respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Faith will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Faith such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Western Telephone Company (Western) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Western's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Western claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Western also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Western respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Western will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Western such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Sioux Valley Telephone Company (Sioux Valley) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Sioux Valley's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Sioux Valley claimed that, at present not all of Sioux Valley's switches are LNP capable and because not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Sioux Valley also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Sioux Valley respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Sioux Valley will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Sioux Valley such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Venture Communications Cooperative, Inc. (Venture) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Venture's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Venture's requested suspension is for the purpose of negotiating transport arrangements with wireless carriers and VoIP providers, as necessary. Venture also requests an immediate suspension of Section 251(b)(2) pending this Commission's consideration of the modification request until 90 days following the Commission's decision. Venture respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order that suspends any obligation for Petitioner to provide intermodal or VoIP LNP; (B) Issue a final order that grants a modification of Venture's obligation to provide intermodal and VoIP LNP as requested herein and a suspension of Venture's obligation to implement intermodal and VoIP LNP until the transport issue is resolved; and (C) Grant Venture such other and further relief that may be proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, RC Communications, Inc. and Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Assn. (RC) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. RC's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. RC claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. RC also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. RC respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that RC will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant RC such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company (Beresford) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Beresford's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Beresford claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Beresford also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Beresford respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Beresford will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Beresford such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (Golden West) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Golden West's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Golden West claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Golden West also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Golden West respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Golden West will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Golden West such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Vivian Telephone Company (Vivian) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Vivian's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Vivian claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Vivian also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Vivian respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Vivian will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Vivian such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Kadoka Telephone Company (Kadoka) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Kadoka's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Kadoka claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Kadoka also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Kadoka respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Kadoka will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Kadoka such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Brookings Municipal Utilities d/b/a Swiftel Communications (Swiftel) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Swiftel's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Swiftel's requested suspension is for the purpose of negotiating transport arrangements with wireless carriers and VoIP providers, as necessary. Swiftel also requests an immediate suspension of Section 251(b)(2) pending this Commission's consideration of the modification request until 90 days following the Commission's decision. Swiftel respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order that suspends any obligation for Swiftel to provide intermodal or VoIP LNP; (B) Issue a final order that grants a modification of Swiftel's obligation to provide intermodal and VoIP LNP as requested herein and a suspension of Swiftel's obligation to implement intermodal and VoIP LNP until the transport issue is resolved; and (C) Grant Swiftel such other and further relief that may be proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Union Telephone Company (Union) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Union's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Union claimed that, at present not all of Union's switches are LNP capable and because not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Union also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Union respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Union will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Union such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Armour Independent Telephone Company (Armour) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Armour's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Armour claimed that, at present Armour's switch is not LNP capable and because not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Armour also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Armour respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Armour will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Armour such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, McCook Cooperative Telephone Company (McCook) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. McCook's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. McCook claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. McCook also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. McCook respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that McCook will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant McCook such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company (Bridgewater-Canistota) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Bridgewater-Canistota's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Bridgewater-Canistota claimed that, at present not all of Bridgewater-Canistota's switches are LNP capable and because not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Bridgewater-Canistota also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Bridgewater-Canistota respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Bridgewater-Canistota will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Bridgewater-Canistota such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc. (Valley) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Valley's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Valley claimed that, at present not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Valley also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Valley respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Valley will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Valley such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Midstate Communications, Inc. (Midstate) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Midstate's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Midstate claimed that, at present not all of Midstate's switches are LNP capable and because not all of the necessary transport arrangements are in place with wireless carriers and VoIP providers to properly route calls to ported local numbers. Midstate also requests immediate temporary suspension of the Section 251(b)(2) requirement pending this Commission's consideration of this request. Midstate respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order by no later than May 8, 2008, which would suspend intermodal LNP implementation pending the issuance of a final order on the separate requests for suspension and modification of the LNP requirements that are presented herein; (B) Issue a final order granting a temporary suspension of the present LNP implementation deadline of May 8, 2008, as requested herein; (C) Issue a final order granting a modification of intermodal LNP such that Midstate will not be required to pay the costs associated with transporting traffic beyond is established local calling areas to numbers that have been ported to other carriers; and (D) Grant Midstate such other and further relief as the Commission may deem proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (Interstate) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Interstate's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Interstate's requested suspension is for the purpose of negotiating transport arrangements with wireless carriers and VoIP providers, as necessary. Interstate also requests an immediate suspension of Section 251(b)(2) pending this Commission's consideration of the modification request until 90 days following the Commission's decision. Interstate respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order that suspends any obligation for Interstate to provide intermodal or VoIP LNP; (B) Issue a final order that grants a modification of Interstate's obligation to provide intermodal and VoIP LNP as requested herein and a suspension of Interstate's obligation to implement intermodal and VoIP LNP until the transport issue is resolved; and (C) Grant Interstate such other and further relief that may be proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, West River Cooperative Telephone Company (West River) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. West River's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. West River's requested suspension is for the purpose of negotiating transport arrangements with wireless carriers and VoIP providers, as necessary. West River also requests an immediate suspension of Section 251(b)(2) pending this Commission's consideration of the modification request until 90 days following the Commission's decision. West River respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order that suspends any obligation for West River to provide intermodal or VoIP LNP; (B) Issue a final order that grants a modification of West River's obligation to provide intermodal and VoIP LNP as requested herein and a suspension of West River's obligation to implement intermodal and VoIP LNP until the transport issue is resolved; and (C) Grant West River such other and further relief that may be proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Stockholm-Strandburg Telephone Company (Stockholm-Strandburg) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Stockholm-Strandburg's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Stockholm-Strandburg's requested suspension is for the purpose of negotiating transport arrangements with wireless carriers and VoIP providers, as necessary. Stockholm-Strandburg also requests an immediate suspension of Section 251(b)(2) pending this Commission's consideration of the modification request until 90 days following the Commission's decision. Stockholm-Strandburg respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order that suspends any obligation for Stockholm-Strandburg to provide intermodal or VoIP LNP; (B) Issue a final order that grants a modification of Stockholm-Strandburg's obligation to provide intermodal and VoIP LNP as requested herein and a suspension of Stockholm-Strandburg's obligation to implement intermodal and VoIP LNP until the transport issue is resolved; and (C) Grant Stockholm-Strandburg such other and further relief that may be proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 8, 2008, Santel Communications Cooperative (Santel) filed a petition with the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a suspension and modification of the number portability requirement in Section 251(b)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Santel's requested modification of intermodal LNP and LNP to VoIP providers concerns the transport of ported calls. Santel's requested suspension is for the purpose of negotiating transport arrangements with wireless carriers and VoIP providers, as necessary. Santel also requests an immediate suspension of Section 251(b)(2) pending this Commission's consideration of the modification request until 90 days following the Commission's decision. Santel respectively requests that the Commission: (A) Issue an interim order that suspends any obligation for Santel to provide intermodal or VoIP LNP; (B) Issue a final order that grants a modification of Santel's obligation to provide intermodal and VoIP LNP as requested herein and a suspension of Santel's obligation to implement intermodal and VoIP LNP until the transport issue is resolved; and (C) Grant Santel such other and further relief that may be proper.
Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Rolayne Ailts Wiest
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Intervention Deadline: 02/29/08
On February 12, 2008 the Commission received a filing for approval of a Wireline Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Midcontinent Communications. 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 March 3, 2008. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Date Filed: 02/08/08
Initial Comments Due: 03/03/08
On February 12, 2008 the Commission received a filing for approval of a Boarder Town Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Midcontinent Communications. 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 March 3, 2008. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.
Staff Attorney: Kara Semmler
Dates Filed: 02/12/08
Initial Comments Due: 03/03/03
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