Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015, 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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08-G-1015
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) "Fast Track" Utility-Administered Gas Energy Efficiency Program. National Grid Petition to Recover Incremental Costs of its "Fast Track" Gas Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program.
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07-M-0548
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. National Grid Petition to Recover Incremental Costs of its "Fast Track" Gas Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program.
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102
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06-G-1185
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY NEW YORK - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Petition Requesting Waiver From the Service Classification Restriction Under Its Respective Interim Low Income Energy Efficiency Programs.
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06-G-1186
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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY LONG ISLAND - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Petition Requesting Waiver From the Service Classification Restriction Under Its Respective Interim Low Income Energy Efficiency Programs.
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103
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08-G-0609
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Petition for Approval to Recover Incremental Costs of its Interim Gas Energy Efficiency Programs.
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GENERAL
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201
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14-M-0094
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund. State Environmental Quality Review Act Determination.
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14-M-0101
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission in Regard to Reforming the Energy Vision. State Environmental Quality Review Act Determination.
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202
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98-M-0667
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In the Matter of Electronic Data Interchange.
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98-M-1343
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In the Matter of Retail Access Business Rules.
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06-M-0647
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In the Matter of Energy Service Company Price Reporting Requirements.
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12-M-0476
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Assess Certain Aspects of the Residential and Small Non-Residential Retail Energy Markets in New York State.
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POWER
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301
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08-E-1014
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) "Fast Track" Utility-Administered Electric Energy Efficiency Program. National Grid Petition Requesting Reconsideration of a January 20, 2010 Order That Terminated the Company's "Fast Track" Electric Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program.
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07-M-0548
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. National Grid Petition Requesting Reconsideration of a January 20, 2010 Order That Terminated the Company's "Fast Track" Electric Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program.
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302
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13-E-0030
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Electric Service. Storm Hardening and Resiliency Collaborative Phase Two Report.
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13-G-0031
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Storm Hardening and Resiliency Collaborative Phase Two Report.
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13-S-0032
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Steam Service. Storm Hardening and Resiliency Collaborative Phase Two Report.
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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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15-G-0013
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16
NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
SUPERIOR SURFACING SYSTEMS, LTD. /CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
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15-G-0014
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COMPLETE CONCRETE CORPORATION/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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15-G-0015
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PALOTTA LANDSCAPING, INC./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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15-G-0016
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DEFIANCE CONTRACTING, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0017
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FRIENDS IRRIGATION, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0018
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ABLE PLUMBING COMPANY OF RICHMOND, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0019
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PRO PAVE/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0020
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ALLIED EXCAVATING, INC. /ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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15-G-0022
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JOGI CONSTRUCTION, INC./ ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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15-G-0023
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CHAMPION CONSTRUCTION CORP./ BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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15-G-0024
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MEZZACAPPA CONCRETE CONTRACTING, INC./ BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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15-G-0025
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DODGE ENTERPRISES/ NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
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162
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06-G-1185
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY NEW YORK - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Amendments to PSC 12-Gas, eff. 1/1/15, on a temporary basis, in compliance with Commission Orders issued December 21, 2007, November 28, 2012 and June 13, 2013, to implement the stay-out rates and to update the site investigation and remediation delivery rate surcharge for rate year 8.
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06-G-1186
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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY LONG ISLAND D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 1-Gas, eff. 1/1/15, on a temporary basis, in compliance with Commission Orders issued December 21, 2007, November 28, 2012 and June 13, 2013, to implement the stay-out rates and to update the site investigation and remediation delivery rate surcharge for rate year 8.
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12-G-0544
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY - In the Matter of the Commission's Examination of Earnings Computation Provisions and Other Continuing Elements of the Applicable Rate Plan. Amendments in compliance with Commission Orders issued December 21, 2007, November 28, 2012 and June 13, 2013, to implement the stay-out rates and to update the site investigation and remediation delivery rate surcharge for rate year 8.
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163
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15-G-0027
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Amendments to PSC 88-Gas, eff. 2/12/15, to incorporate language from two previously approved tariff filings.
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15-G-0028
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ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Amendments to PSC 16-Gas, eff. 2/12/15, to incorporate language from two previously approved tariff filings.
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164-A
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14-T-0406
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VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS, INC. - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII to Construct a Fuel Gas Transmission Line in the Town of Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York.
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164-B
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14-G-0416
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VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS, INC. - Petition for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 68 and for Lightened Regulation, and Motion for Expedited Consideration.
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GENERAL
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261
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14-M-0508
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HALLETTS VENDEE LLC - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding Commission Jurisdiction.
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262
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14-E-0481
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Tariff filing to modify General Rule 17.5 - Request for Aggregated Company Records contained in P.S.C. No. 10 - Electricity.
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14-G-0482
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Tariff filing to modify General Rule IV.3(c) - Request for Aggregated Company Records contained in P.S.C. No. 9 – Gas.
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263
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14-E-0418
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Cancellation of Amendments to PSC 3-Electricity, eff. 12/15/14, postponed to 2/15/15, to make revisions to General Information Section 7.6 Late Payment Charge.
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14-G-0419
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Cancellation of Amendments to PSC 4-Gas, eff. 12/15/14, postponed to 2/15/15, to make revisions to General Information Section 6.6 Late Payment Charge.
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POWER
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361
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14-E-0555
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MR. ABDI SHUKRI/NATIONAL GRID-UPSTATE - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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362
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14-E-0358
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VILLAGE OF CASTILE - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $135,554 or 27.8%.
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363
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05-E-1180
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In the Matter of the Reliability Rules of the New York State Reliability Council and the Criteria of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council.
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WATER
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461
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10-W-0263
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NEW YORK WATER SERVICE CORPORATION - Petition Requesting Deferral Accounting and Amortization of Pension Settlement Losses. Appeal of Aqua America, Inc. of Ruling on Determination of Disputed Matters.
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11-W-0070
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NEW YORK WATER SERVICE CORPORATION - Petition Requesting Deferral Accounting and Amortization of a Pension Settlement Loss. Appeal of Aqua America, Inc. of Ruling on Determination of Disputed Matters.
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462
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13-W-0295
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UNITED WATER NEW YORK INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Water Service. Petition for Rehearing Filed by the Municipal Consortium.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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15-C-0026
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IPC NETWORK SERVICES, INC. - Petition for Approval of a Transfer of Control to Centerbridge Capital Partners II.
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CABLE
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661
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14-V-0204
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Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS OF WILLSBORO, INC./TOWN OF WILLSBORO
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14-V-0461
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TIME WARNER CABLE/TOWN OF ALBION, ORLEANS COUNTY
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14-V-0465
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TIME WARNER CABLE/TOWN OF ROMULUS, SENECA COUNTY
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14-V-0469
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TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF INTERLAKEN, SENECA COUNTY
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14-V-0486
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF LIVONIA, LIVINGSTON COUNTY
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14-V-0492
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TIME WARNER CABLE/TOWN OF OLEAN, CATTARAUGUS COUNTY
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14-V-0502
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TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF POLAND, HERKIMER COUNTY
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662
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14-V-0567
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 11 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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663
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13-V-0144
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COMPUTEL CONSULTANTS - Complaint Against Time Warner Cable Franchise Fee Payments to the Village of Camden.
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664
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14-V-0566
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 20 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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665
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14-V-0317
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Carlisle, Schoharie 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, February 26, 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.
