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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of August 19, 1999 through August 25, 1999

If you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed to you, please contact Delaine Kolbo within five business days of this filing. Phone: 605-773-3705 Fax: 605-773-3809

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT99-037 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Lyle Tunheim, Andover, South Dakota, against MCI WorldCom Regarding Increase in Rates Without Notice.

The Complainant indicates that he was contacted by a telemarketer representing MCI offering a rate of 10 cents per minute for long distance calling. The Complainant then received a billing in which he was charged up to $3.04 per minute. The Complainant wishes the billing to be rerated to 10 cents per minute.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: July 8, 1999
Intervention Date: NA

CT99-038 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Loren A. Odland, Arlington, South Dakota, against Preferred Billing Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

The Complainant indicates that phone service for Trinity Lutheran Church was switched to Preferred Billing without authorization during December 1998. The Complainant has been unable to successfully resolve the dispute and is seeking complete reimbursement of charges and penalties assessed.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: August 9, 1999
Intervention Date: NA

NATURAL GAS

NG99-004 In the Matter of the Filing by NorthWestern Public Service for Approval of Contract with Deviations with Dakota Ethanol - Lake Area Corn Processors.

NorthWestern Public Services is proposing to revise its South Dakota Natural Gas Tariff. The proposed revision lists an additional Contract with Deviations to serve Dakota Ethanol - Lake Area Corn Processors, a new ethanol plant near Wentworth.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: August 24, 1999
Intervention Date: September 10, 1999

NG99-005 In the Matter of the Filing by NorthWestern Public Service for Approval of Tariff Revisions.

NorthWestern Public Service has filed to revise its South Dakota Natural Gas Tariff by adjusting its fuel retention percentage in Subsection 6.2. The Gas Transportation Tariff General Terms and Conditions call for the retention percentage for the Company's South Dakota distribution system to be adjusted annually based upon the actual percentage incurred by the Company in the prior year.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: August 24, 1999
Intervention Date: September 10, 1999

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC99-087 In the Matter of the Application of TON Services Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

TON Services Inc. has filed a request for a Certificate of Authority to offer resold interexchange services, specifically prepaid card service, to residential and business customers.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: August 20, 1999
Intervention Date: September 10, 1999

TC99-088 In the Matter of the Application of AS Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a ALLSTAR Telecom for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

AS Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a ALLSTAR Telecom has filed a request for a Certificate of Authority to offer resold intrastate interexchange services, including, but not limited to, 1+ telecommunications service; and toll free, private line, and travel card services.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: August 25, 1999
Intervention Date: September 10, 1999

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