At the hearing, U S WEST stated that it would do testing and any necessary repairs and report to the Commission. After listening to comments from the parties, the Commission voted to grant the extension until July 30, 1999. A report was given by both U S WEST and complainants who noted that service problems still exist. All persons so testifying will be subject to cross-examination by the parties. The hearing shall be an adversary proceeding conducted pursuant to SDCL Chapter 1-26.
All parties have the right to be present and to be represented by an attorney.
These rights and other due process rights shall be forfeited if not exercised at the hearing. After the hearing, the Commission will consider all evidence and testimony presented at the hearing. The Commission will then enter Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and a Final Decision regarding this matter. The Commission's Final Decision may be appealed by the parties to the state Circuit Court and the state Supreme Court as provided by law. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, this hearing is being held in a physically accessible location.