An agreement for interconnection, network elements, and other telecommunications services negotiated pursuant to SDCL 49-31-81 must be submitted to the commission for approval. The parties to the negotiated agreement shall submit a complete copy of the agreement, including any attachments. The parties shall also submit a summarization of the main provisions of the agreement, a statement as to why the agreement does not discriminate against any non-party carrier, and an explanation of whether the agreement is consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Source: 25 SDR 89, effective December 27, 1998 ; 52 SDR 32, effective September 29, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 49-31-76 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-3 , 49-31-76 , 49-31-81 .

Prior versions effective: 1998-12-27.