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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of March 28, 2002 through April 3, 2002

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CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CE02-001 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Patsy Allyn, Peever, South Dakota, against Otter Tail Power Company Regarding Billing and Tree Damage.

Complainant has several concerns about Otter Tail service. Complainant's main concern is that she feels that the billing for her usage of electricity is extremely high. Complainant also states that when the company came to trim her tree which had grown into Otter Tail's electric wires, the company did not ask her permission and the company butchered her tree. She has attempted to work with Otter Tail to resolve several issues but has been unsuccessful. Complainant requests that hefty fines be placed on Otter Tail and that she be given compensation by the company. She would like to have the company go over her bills with her since the day she began service. She feels that there should be a flat fee on her meter where she would pay only 150 no matter how much usage she used all year. She would like two locks placed on all meters with one being placed by the customer and one being placed by the company.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 04/02/02
Intervention Deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC02-031 In the Matter of the Application of VP Telecom, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services and Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

VP Telecom, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange and local exchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide a full range of services on a facilities based and resale basis.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 03/29/02
Intervention Deadline: 04/19/02

TC02-032 In the Matter of the Application of Midstate Telecom, Inc. for Approval of Extension of Time of Exemption from Developing Company Specific Cost-Based Switched Access Rates.

On April 24, 200,1 the Commission granted Midstate Telecom, Inc (Midstate) a Certificate of Authority to provide local exchange services and granted Midstate a one year exemption from establishing company specific cost-based switched access rates. On April 2, 2002, Midstate filed for a three year exemption from filing cost-based switched access rates.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 04/02/02
Intervention Deadline: 04/19/02

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