Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.
THERE WILL BE A LIVE WEBCAST OF THE MEETING 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:
http://www.dps.ny.gov/New_Search.html
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Items To Be Resolved Through Discussion
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PSC Case
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GENERAL
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201
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13-M-0178
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In the Matter of a Comprehensive Review of Security for the Protection of Personally Identifiable Customer Information.
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POWER
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301
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14-E-0524
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In the Matter of the December 15, 2014 Electric Emergency Plan Review.
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No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for GAS, 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-0214
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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Petition for Authority to Defer Costs Associated With Incremental Capital Expenditures and Other Related Relief.
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162
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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 for Gas Service. Appeal of PUSH Buffalo.
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163
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14-G-0371
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Tariff filing to make revisions to General Information Section 1 - Definitions and Abbreviations contained in P.S.C. No. 219 – Gas.
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164
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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-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-0466
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SOUNDVIEW LANDSCAPING & CONTRACTING, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0103
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METROTECH DEVELOPMENT CORP./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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15-G-0104
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EP MILLING & SWEEPING CO. INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0106
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LVI DEMOLITION SERVICES INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0107
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KING ASSOCIATES REALTY CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0108
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DEBENEDITTIS LANDSCAPING, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0109
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MASONRY DEVELOPMENT CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0110
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J & A IRRIGATION, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0111
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YARUSSI CONSTRUCTION, INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
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15-G-0112
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OLIN CONTRACTING INC./NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION.
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15-G-0113
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A POTTS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC /NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0114
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JOHN VAN WORMER SEPTIC SYSTEMS SERVICE, INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0115
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DE PAVING & SEALCOATING, LLC/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0117
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CHESTNUT CENTURY CORP./ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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15-G-0118
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LECHASE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC/ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
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15-G-0119
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TOWNHOUSE BUILDERS INC./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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165
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13-G-0031
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. – Tariff filing in compliance with Commission order issued February 21, 2014 to effectuate Rate Year 2 of its three-year rate plan.
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166
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14-G-0357
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In the Matter of Revising 16 NYCRR Gas Safety Regulations for Consistent Application of More Stringent Federal Gas Safety Standards in 49 CFR.
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GENERAL
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261
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12-M-0350
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DAVID BUONO/NATIONAL GRID-UPSTATE - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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262
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There is no item 262.
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263
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14-M-0508
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HALLETTS VENDEE LLC - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding Commission Jurisdiction. Request for Declaratory Ruling.
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POWER
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361
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15-E-0086
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BAYONNE ENERGY CENTER, LLC, PER DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC, AND RAGFY HOLDINGS LLC - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding a Proposed Upstream Corporate Transaction, or in the Alternative, for an Order Approving a Proposed Upstream Corporate Transaction; and Confirming Lightened Regulation.
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362
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15-E-0130
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Amendments to PSC 15-Electricity, eff. 4/1/15, to make housekeeping changes to clarify language and make a typographical correction to existing tariff language.
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363
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13-T-0469
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article Vll of the Public Service Law for the A and C Line Rebuild Project, Approximately 10.85 miles of 115 Kilovolt Transmission Lines in the Towns of Pleasant Valley, LaGrange, Wappinger and East Fishkill, Dutchess County.
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364
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14-E-0410
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VILLAGE OF SHERBURNE - Amendments to PSC 1-Electricity, eff, 2/1/15, postponed to 4/1/15, to Increase its Annual Revenues by About $300,000 or 8.1%.
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365
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14-E-0550
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 220-Electricity, eff. 3/26/15, to make a revision to Rule 50 - Reliability Support Services.
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366
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15-E-0012
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Petition for Approval of Changes to Residential Demand Response Programs.
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367
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13-E-0573
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Tariff filing to make revisions to its Demand Response Programs: Rider S - Commercial System Relief Program, Rider U - Distribution Load Relief Program, Rider P - Purchases of Installed Capacity Program and Rider V - Emergency Demand Response Program.
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WATER
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461
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14-W-0070
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WEST VALLEY CRYSTAL WATER COMPANY, INC. - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $119,435 or 171.3%. West Valley Request for Rehearing.
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462
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14-W-0258
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UNITED WATER NEW YORK INC., UNITED WATER WESTCHESTER INC./UNITED WATER NEW ROCHELLE INC., UNITED WATER OWEGO-NICHOLS INC., UNITED WATERWORKS INC. and UNITED WATER RESOURCES INC. - Joint Petition for Approval of an Internal Reorganization and Financing Arrangements.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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15-C-0046
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition Pursuant to Section 99 of the Public Service Law for Approval to Sell a Garage and Work Center Located at 1960 Old Mill Road, Wantagh, New York.
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562
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15-C-0096
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GREENLIGHT NETWORKS, LLC - Verified Petition for Expedited Approval of Debt Financing Pursuant to Section 101 of the Public Service Law.
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15-C-0138
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GREENLIGHT NETWORKS, LLC - Verified Petition for Expedited Approval of Debt Financing Pursuant to Section 101 of the Public Service Law.
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563
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14-C-0402
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PORT BYRON TELEPHONE COMPANY - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $300,000.
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14-C-0403
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EDWARDS TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $300,000.
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14-C-0405
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TOWNSHIP TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $300,000.
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CABLE
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661
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14-V-0447
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Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.
CABLEVISION OF OSSINING, L.P./TOWN OF OSSINING, WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
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14-V-0464
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF LYNDONVILLE, ORLEANS COUNTY.
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14-V-0466
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TIME WARNER CABLE/TOWN OF SWEDEN, MONROE COUNTY.
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14-V-0467
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF VICTOR, ONTARIO COUNTY.
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14-V-0468
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF CANEADEA, ALLEGANY COUNTY.
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14-V-0470
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TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF WEST CARTHAGE, JEFFERSON COUNTY.
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14-V-0473
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF HUME, ALLEGANY COUNTY.
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14-V-0487
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF SHERIDAN, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY.
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14-V-0518
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CABLEVISION OF ROCKLAND/RAMAPO, LLC/VILLAGE OF UPPER NYACK, ROCKLAND COUNTY.
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14-V-0559
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COMCAST OF NEW YORK, LLC/TOWN OF SOUTHEAST, PUTNAM COUNTY.
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662
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14-V-0515
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COMMUNITY CABLE CORPORATION D/B/A NORTH PENN VIDEO - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Big Flats, Chemung County.
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663
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15-V-0124
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 45 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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664
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15-V-0123
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 88 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York
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665
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14-V-0514
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EMPIRE VIDEO SERVICES CORPORATION - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Big Flats, Chemung County.
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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, April 16, 2015, 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.
