Public Utilities Commission



ARSD 20:10

The effect of the rules will be clarification of filing requirements; alignment of rules with corresponding statutes; removal of unnecessary filing burdens for telecommunications companies; updated telecommunications rules that more closely reflect telecommunications technology; greater emphasis on the importance of compliance with One Call Notification; and remaining current with federal regulations concerning pipeline safety.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.




Intermin Rules Hearing
Agency Contact: Leah Mohr
mail to: PUCAdminRules@state.sd.us
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
07/15/2025
07/29/2025
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
09/29/2025