Petition for Approval of the Renewable Development Fund Annual Report, Tracker Account True-up, and Request for New 2012 Rate Rider Factor. (PUC: Mackenzie; DOC: Reply Comments - Ouanes)

In the Matter of Qwest Corporation's Conversion of UNEs to Non-UNEs;
In the Matter of Qwest Corporation's Arrangement for Commingled Elements.

Should the Commission approve the interconnection agreement amendment language jointly submitted by Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC and Integra Telecom of Minnesota and direct Qwest to make the amendment available to all competitive local exchange carriers in Minnesota? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Krishnan)

P421, et. al./PA-10-456;
P421, et. al./C-11-684

In the Matter of the Joint Petition for Approval of Indirect Transfer of Control of Qwest Operating Companies to CenturyLink;
In the Matter of the Complaint by the Joint CLECs Against Qwest and CenturyLink Regarding OSS Implementation.

How should the Commission address the risk of failure of the Legacy Qwest OSS? (PUC: Briefing Papers - O’Grady, Fournier)

E,G999/CI-11-851
PULLED - RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In the Matter of the Review of Utility Practices Regarding Establishment of and Changes in Responsibility for Utility Bill Payment.

Should the Commission require utilities to change their billing practices regarding transferring responsibility for utility bills and/or charging tenants in multi-unit buildings for de minimis common usage? (PUC: Rebholz, Bjorklund)

The following items will not be heard before 11:00 a.m.

In the Matter of the Application for a Large Wind Energy Conversion System Site Permit for the 40 MW Getty Wind Project in Stearns County.

Should the Public Utilities Commission issue a Draft Site Permit for public comment? (PUC: Eknes; DOC: Briefing Papers - Steinhauer)

ET2,E015/CN-10-973

In the Matter of the Application of Great River Energy and Minnesota Power for a Certificate of Need for a 115 kV High Voltage Transmission Line in St. Louis and Carlton Counties.

Should the Commission extend the time period for a determination on the certificate of need?
Should the Commission find the Environmental Assessment adequately addresses the Scoping Decision?
Should the Commission grant a certificate of need to Great River Energy and Minnesota Power for the Savanna 115kV Project? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Eknes)

In the Matter of the Application for a HVTL Route Permit for the Savanna 115 kV Transmission Line Project.

Should the Commission find that the Environmental Assessment and the record adequately address the issues identified in the Scoping Decision?
Should the Commission issue a HVTL Route Permit identifying specific routes and other permit conditions for the proposed Savanna HVTL project? (PUC: Eknes; DOC: Briefing Papers / Route Maps 1-24 / Route Maps 25-44 / Goodell Alternative Route Segment Map / Marlow Alternative Alignment Map - Storm)

IP6844/CN-10-429

In the Matter of the Application of Prairie Wind Energy, LLC for a Certificate of Need for the 100 MW Wind Project in Otter Tail County.

Should the Commission find that the Environmental Report on this project adequately addresses the scoping decision of the Director of the Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources?
Should the Commission grant a certificate of need for the proposed Prairie Wind Energy Project? (PUC: Briefing Papers/Supplemental Briefing Papers - Kaluzniak)

In the Matter of the Prairie Wind Energy, LLC Application for a Large Wind Energy Conversion System Site Permit for the 100 MW Prairie Wind Energy Project in Otter Tail County.

Should the Commission grant a site permit to Prairie Wind Energy, LLC for the 100 MW Prairie Wind Energy Project? (PUC: Kaluzniak - Supplemental Briefing Papers; DOC: Briefing Papers - Birkholz)

E002,ET2/TL-09-1056

In the Matter of the Application for a Route Permit for the Fargo to St. Cloud 345 kV Transmission Line Project.

Should the Commission reconsider the December 19, 2011 Order Denying Petitions? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Eknes)

The Commission has the authority to accept or decline a petition for reconsideration with or without a hearing or oral argument. (Minnesota Rules 7829.3000, Subpart 6) In other words, a decision on a petition for reconsideration can be made without taking oral comments at the Commission meeting. If you have questions about this particular docket, please Bret Eknes at 651-201-2236.

IP6701/WS-08-1233
PULLED - RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In the Matter of the AWA Goodhue, LLC 78 Megawatt Large Wind Energy Conversion System in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

 Should the Commission approve the Permittee’s Avian and Bat Protection Plan compliance filing? (PUC: Meeting Notice - DeBleeckere; DOC: Briefing Papers - MacAlister, Hartman)