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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of May 3, 2001 through May 9, 2001

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CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT01-021 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Roxy Rasmussen and Mick Bettmeng, Black Hawk, South Dakota, against U.S. Republic Communications, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Long Distance Services, Failure to Cancel and Continued Billing.

Complainants allege unauthorized switching of long distance services several times by U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.; unauthorized charges and failure to cancel account. Complainants request full reimbursement of charges and one thousand dollars for their trouble and other fines and penalties as allowed by SD law.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 05/03/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT01-022 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Judy C. Foster, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, against WebNet Communications, Inc. and ILD Teleservices, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

Complainant alleges that she never ordered or approved long distance service with WebNet (ILD). Complainant believes these companies should pay for their dishonest business practices and she is asking for $1000 restitution as provided by SD law.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 05/07/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT01-023 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Ten Thousand Villages, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, against NCP, Inc. and ILD Teleservices, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Billing for Services.

The Complainant's representative states that her business was billed for a collect call that was not accepted at her business. Complainant's representative states that she was told on three different occasions that the charge would be removed and that her business would receive a credit on its Qwest statement. Complainant has not received the credit and is asking for $1,000.00.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Filed: 05/09/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

ELECTRIC

EL01-007 In the Matter of the Petition of Otter Tail Power Company for Approval of a Renewal of a Released Energy Tariff.

Otter Tail Power Company (OTP) is requesting the Commission renew its Released Energy Tariff. The original tariff was approved by the Commission on July 13, 2000 and expired December 31, 2000. This renewal would allow OTP to purchase energy from its large customers who curtail their load.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 05/03/01
Intervention Deadline: 05/18/01

EL01-008 In the Matter of the Petition of Otter Tail Power Company for Approval of Revisions to its Outdoor Lighting Tariff.

Application by Otter Tail Power Company to Revise Outdoor Lighting Tariffs by offering new additional fixtures, offering new seasonal rates and adding language to clarify terms of the tariff.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 05/07/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC01-047 In the Matter of the Application of McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. for Approval to Offer a Different Local Calling Area.

McLeodUSA submitted an application for approval of a local calling area that is different than provided by Qwest. The areas included are Belle Fourche, Black Hawk, Deadwood, Lead, Piedmont, Hill City, Spearfish, Keystone, St. Onge, Whitewood, Hermosa, Sturgis, West Belle Fourche, Wyoming and West Spearfish, Wyoming.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 5/03/01
Intervention Deadline: 5/25/01

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