Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.
MEETING WILL BE BROADCAST ON THE INTERNET AT:
http://www.dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.html
-VIDEOCASTING TO PSC’S NYC OFFICES AVAILABLE-
(See instructions on last page of Agenda)
The session agenda is as follows:
To view documents related to PSC Cases Numbers below, visit:
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Items To Be Resolved Through Discussion
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PSC Case
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GAS
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101
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13-G-0136
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NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of the National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service.
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GENERAL
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201-A
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14-M-0094
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In the Matter of a Clean Energy Fund. State Environmental Quality Review Act Determination.
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201-B
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14-M-0094
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In the Matter of a Clean Energy Fund.
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POWER
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301-A
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14-E-0103
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2014 Electric Summer Preparedness (Bulk Electric Transmission System).
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301-B
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14-E-0103
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2014 Electric Summer Preparedness - Report on Electric Utility Preparedness on the Distribution System for the 2014 Summer Season.
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301-C
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14-E-0103
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2014 Electric Summer Preparedness - Report on Electric Utility Portfolio Price Volatility and New York State Electric Supply Price Outlook for the 2014 Summer Season.
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No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for WATER, COMMUNICATIONS and CABLE.
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CONSENT AGENDA
This agenda consists of items that, by their nature, can be decided by the Commission on the basis of written reviews and analyses previously made available to the Commissioners and do not require discussion at the Session.
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PSC Case
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GAS
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161
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14-G-0111
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Amendments to P.S.C 12 - Gas, eff. 6/1/14, to make revisions of a "housekeeping" nature clarifying language on main extension rules.
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162
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14-G-0115
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY - Amendments to P.S.C 12 - Gas, eff. 6/1/14, to make housekeeping changes to remove obsolete sections and service classifications.
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163
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14-G-0090
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to P.S.C. 9 - Gas, eff. 6/1/14, to make revisions of a "housekeeping" nature regarding its monthly rate adjustment statement.
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164
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14-G-0031
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to P.S.C. 219 - Gas, eff. 6/1/14, to make revisions to the calculation of the monthly cost of gas and the annual reconciliation of purchased gas expenses and gas cost recoveries.
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165
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14-G-0112
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to P.S.C. 219 - Gas, eff. 6/1/14, to make revisions of a "housekeeping" nature to remove obsolete provisions on outdoor gas lighting.
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166
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11-G-0664
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID/455 OCEAN ASSOCIATES - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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11-G-0668
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID/GRENADIER REALTY - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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167
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10-G-0527
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APARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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11-G-0133
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KEYSPAN GAS CORP. D/B/A NATIONAL GRID/MASSAPEQUA SCHOOLS COMPANY - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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11-G-0192
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PRPKFC HOLDINGS/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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11-G-0194
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PRPKFC HOLDINGS/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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11-G-0195
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PRPKFC HOLDINGS/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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168
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11-G-0501
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
EATON EXCAVATING/NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION
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11-G-0502
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HYDROLAWN OF BUFFALO, INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION
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11-G-0683
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DAVID'S CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID
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12-G-0323
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VALENTE CONTRACTING CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID
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12-G-0468
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MISSION HILLS CONSTRUCTION LLC/NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION
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169
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11-G-0565
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION. - In the Matter of a Natural Gas Incident at 198 Joseph Street, Horseheads, on January 26, 2011, in the Service Territory of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation.
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GENERAL
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261
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12-M-0192
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FORTIS INC. ET AL. and CH ENERGY GROUP, INC. ET AL. - Joint Petition for Approval of the Acquisition of CH Energy Group, Inc. by Fortis Inc. and Related Transactions. Second Year Targets.
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262
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13-M-0487
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MR. RUSSELL G. WILMARTH/GATEWAY ENERGY SERVICES CORP. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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263
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14-M-0069
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SARANAC POWER PARTNERS, L.P. - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Concerning the Application of Public Service Law Section 70, or in the Alternative, an Order Granting Approval Under Public Service Law Section 70 for the Transfer of Upstream Ownership Interests.
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POWER
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361
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10-E-0501
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CPV VALLEY, LLC - Petition for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law, Approval of Financing Pursuant to Section 69 and for Approval of a Lightened Regulatory Regime.
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362
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14-E-0009
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FORT PLACE COOPERATIVE, INC. - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 50 Fort Place Staten Island, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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363
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13-E-0311
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TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN/TOWN OF RAMAPO - Joint Petition for a Declaratory Ruling on the Proper Valuation of the Overhead Street Lights and Petition for Approval under Section 70 of the Public Service Law for Approval to Transfer the Overhead Street Lights to the Towns.
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364
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13-E-0234
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ERIE BOULEVARD HYDROPOWER, L.P. - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling that it is Exempt from Regulation Under the Public Service Law.
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365
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13-E-0583
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RUDIN MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 130 -155 11th Street and 140 -160 West 12th Street, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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366
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14-E-0128
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 220-Electricity, eff. 5/9/14 to make revisions of a housekeeping nature adding clarifying language to Rule No. 42 - Merchant Function Charge.
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367
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14-E-0010
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HANOVER COURT MUTUAL HOUSING CORP. - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 92-31 57th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison.
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368
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14-E-0029
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DOCK STREET RENTAL LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 60 Water Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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369
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13-T-0585
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CRICKET VALLEY ENERGY CENTER, LLC - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law For Approval of a New 345 kV Line From the Pleasant Valley Substation to the Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC, and the Reconductoring of an Existing 345 kV Line, in the Town of Dover, Dutchess County.
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370
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14-E-0097
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VILLAGE OF FAIRPORT - Amendments to PSC 1-Electricity, eff. 5/15/14, to make a housekeeping change to correct a rate contained in its electric tariff.
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371
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14-E-0030
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 10-Electricity, eff. 5/12/14, regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
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372
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14-E-0059
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Amendments to PSC 15-Electricity, eff. 6/1/14, to modify lighting inventory.
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373
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11-E-0076
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DALY III ASSOCIATES, CORP./MS. JEANETTE MARTINEZ and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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374
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12-E-0503
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 10-Electricity, eff., on a temporary basis, on 2/20/14, to effectuate the recovery through the Monthly Adjustment Clause of the Energy Efficiency/Demand Reduction/Combined Heat and Power Program costs.
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375
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There is no item 375.
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376
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There is no item 376.
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377
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13-E-0140
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider Utility Emergency Performance Metrics - Petition for Rehearing filed by the City of New York.
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378
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13-E-0403
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MR. ALAN BENDEL/MS. MINDY BENDEL/MR. NURIT CARRY AND MS. AVI CARRY and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
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379
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13-E-0466
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STRATFORD TOWER, LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 1340 Stratford Avenue, Bronx, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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WATER
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461
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14-W-0027
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VILLAGE OF PELHAM - Petition Pursuant to Chapter 433 of the Laws of 2013 Related to Fire Hydrant Service.
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14-W-0073
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VILLAGE OF BRONXVILLE - Petition Pursuant to Chapter 433 of the Laws of 2013 Related to Fire Hydrant Service.
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Instructions to View Videocast at PSC’s NYC Offices
Individuals in New York City wishing to view the Commission's meeting may do so in the Board Room on the 4th floor of the Commission's offices at 90 Church Street, New York City. The videocasting will be for viewing and listening purposes only. Pursuant to procedures established by the building management, anyone planning to observe the meeting in the New York City Board Room must notify Jan Goorsky at 212-417-2378, 48 hours in advance of the meeting, and must be prepared to show valid photo identification upon arrival at 90 Church Street.
Instructions to View Video Broadcast of Meeting
In addition to the video broadcasting of the meeting in the Commission’s New York City offices, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet. The Internet broadcast can be viewed by accessing http://www.dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.html
The viewing quality of a live webcast can be adversely affected by various factors including, but not limited to, Internet bandwidth limitations, Internet network congestion, and the configurations and settings on a computer used to view the webcast. If you experience problems viewing a live webcast, you may view it at a later time by accessing an archived copy of the webcast. Archives are available on the Department Web site within two business days after the meeting.
Explanation of Agenda
The agenda is divided into two sections. The Consent Agenda consists of items that because of their nature, can be decided by the Commission on the basis of written reviews and analyses previously made available to the Commission and do not require discussion. Any item on the Consent Agenda can be transferred to the Regular Agenda if discussion is required.
The Regular Agenda consists of items that, by their nature, appear to be best resolved through discussion of matters covered by written reviews and analyses, also available to the Commissioners in advance of the meeting. All Commission meetings are open to the public. However, since adequate forums are available for public participation in cases before the Commission there will be no opportunity for the public to address the Commission. The agenda contained herein is complete at the time of issue, but other items may be added and some agenda items may be removed without further notice.
Proposed draft orders for Regular Agenda items or discussion items will be posted for public viewing, if feasible, by 5:00 p.m. the day before a Commission meeting. The draft orders will be made available at: www.dps.ny.gov/DraftDocuments.html
The posted drafts will be removed by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Commission meeting. The proposed order is not the final Commission action, rather, the final determination is the issued order, posted by the Secretary, and available at www.dps.ny.gov, click on “Search” then search the appropriate PSC case number.
Other Matters
Persons with disabilities who require a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations should call the Department of Public Service's Human Resources Management office at 518- 474-2520. TTD users may call this number through the New York Relay Service at 1-800-662-1220 or have a representative call directly to the office.
All public documents that have been filed or issued before today’s date may be obtained by accessing the Commission’s Web site at www.dps.ny.gov, click on “Search” then search using the appropriate PSC case number, or in the alternative documents may be viewed on monitors provided in the Files Unit on the 14th floor of the Albany offices or obtained by calling (518) 474- 2500.
Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting will begin at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Albany, New York.
Individuals in Albany wishing to observe the Commission’s meeting may do so in the Board Room on the 19th floor of the Commission’s offices at Three Empire State Plaza. Pursuant to procedures established by the building management, anyone planning to view the meeting in the New York City Office must notify Jan Goorsky at 212-417-2378, 48 hours in advance of the meeting, and must be prepared to show valid photo identification upon arrival at 90 Church Street. The videocasting will be for viewing and listening purposes only.
In addition, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet. The Internet broadcast can be viewed by accessing http://www.dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.html
Persons with disabilities who require a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations should call the Department of Public Service's Human Resources Management office at 518-474-2520. TDD users may call this number through the New York Relay Service at 1-800-662-1220 or have a representative call directly to the office.
