Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016, in the Board Room of its offices located at 90 Church Street, New York, New York 10007.
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The session agenda is as follows:
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Items To Be Resolved Through Discussion
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Item
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PSC Case
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GENERAL
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201
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98-M-1343
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In the Matter of Retail Access Business Rules.
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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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15-M-0127
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In the Matter of Eligibility Criteria for Energy Service Companies.
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POWER
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301
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There is no Item 301.
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302
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14-E-0270
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Petition Requesting Initiation of a Proceeding to Examine a Proposal for Continued Operation of the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, LLC.
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303
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13-T-0235
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION AND NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Joint Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 14.5 Miles of 115kV Electric Transmission Facilities from the State Street Substation in Cayuga County to the Elbridge Substation in Onondaga County, NY.
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304
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15-E-0302
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard.
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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.
Item
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PSC Case
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GAS
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161
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16-G-0009
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY - Tariff filing to make a housekeeping change to its gas schedule, P.S.C. No. 12, to eliminate reference to a non-existent service classification.
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162
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11-G-0280
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CORNING NATURAL GAS CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service.
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163
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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.
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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.
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164
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
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15-G-0057
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NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0156
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SQUIRES, PIERSON & SONS, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0159
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ALX HUNTER EXCAVATION, INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0679
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EV MASONRY/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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15-G-0732
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UPSTATE MACHINERY & DEMOLITION/VALLEY ENERGY.
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16-G-0035
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SWANSON BUILDERS INC./CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
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16-G-0036
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SENTRALE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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16-G-0037
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ROCCO AGOSTINO LANDSCAPE & GENERAL CONTRACTOR CORP./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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16-G-0038
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BOTANICA LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION CORP./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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16-G-0039
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DISANO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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16-G-0040
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BULLROCK CONCRETE CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0041
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MARDERS THE LANDSCAPE STORE, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0042
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TORTORELLA SWIMMING POOL'S INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0043
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BANCKER CONSTRUCTION CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0044
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WHITMORES LANDSCAPING, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0045
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FIDELE CONSTRUCTION, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0046
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DJN ENTERPRISES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
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16-G-0047
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AGLE TRENCHING & EXCAVATING, INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
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16-G-0048
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AMERICAN DESIGN & CONTRACTING/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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16-G-0049
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THE LEIPOLD GROUP LLC./ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
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16-G-0050
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SONNY DAYS MANAGEMENT L.L.C./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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16-G-0051
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SARCONE MASONRY, INC./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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165
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15-T-0701
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BLUESTONE GAS CORPORATION OF NEW YORK, INC. - Petition to Amend its Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.
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GENERAL
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261
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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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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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262
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15-M-0263
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ENGINEERED ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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POWER
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361
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15-E-0580
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UPSTATE NEW YORK POWER PRODUCERS, INC.; CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; SOMERSET OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; AND RIESLING POWER LLC - Joint Petition for Expedited Approval Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York State Public Service Law and Related Approvals.
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362
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15-E-0364
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MOHAWK MUNICIPAL COMMISSION - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by About $113,119 or 13.74%.
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363
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15-E-0684
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Tariff Filing to Make Clarifying Revisions to its Electric Schedule, P.S.C. No. 220, Rule 34 - Economic Development Programs and Service Classification No. 12 - Special Contract Rates.
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364
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15-E-0210
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Tariff filing to make revisions to Rule 28 - Special Services Performed by Company at a Charge contained in P.S.C. No. 220 - Electricity.
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365
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14-E-0318
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service.
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14-G-0319
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Gas Service.
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366
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10-E-0421
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HUDSON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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367
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12-T-0502
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Alternating Current Transmission Upgrades.
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13-T-0454
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Application of North America Transmission Corporation and North America Transmission, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law for an Alternating Current Transmission Upgrade Project Consisting of an Edic to Fraser 345 kV Transmission Line and a New Scotland to Leeds to Pleasant Valley 345 kV Transmission Line.
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13-T-0455
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Part A Application of NextEra Energy Transmission New York, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law for the Marcy to Pleasant Valley Project.
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13-T-0456
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The Part A Application of NextEra Energy Transmission New York, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for the Oakdale to Fraser Project.
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13-M-0457
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Application of New York Transmission Owners Pursuant to Article VII for Authority to Construct and Operate Electric Transmission Facilities in Multiple Counties in New York State.
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13-T-0461
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Application of Boundless Energy NE, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for Leeds Path West Project.
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13-E-0488
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In the Matter of Alternating Current Transmission Upgrades - Comparative Proceeding.
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14-E-0454
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In the Matter of New York Independent System Operator, Inc.'s Proposed Public Policy Transmission Needs for Consideration.
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368
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15-E-0184
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CITY OF JAMESTOWN - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $1,197,760 or 2.48%.
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369
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15-E-0698
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ALBANY ENGINEERING CORPORATION - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Eligibility of the Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station to Participate in the Remote Net Metering Program Under Public Service Law Section 66-j.
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370
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10-E-0312
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LANDY MICHAELS REALTY CORP./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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371
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12-E-0503
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Review Generation Retirement Contingency Plans.
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372
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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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07-E-0088
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In the Matter of the Adoption of an Installed Reserve Margin for the New York Control Area.
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373
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12-E-0577
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Repowering Alternatives to Utility Transmission Reinforcements.
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374
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15-E-0132
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VILLAGE OF ARCADE - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $299,966 or 3.2%.
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375
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03-E-0188
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard.
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07-M-0548
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard.
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10-M-0457
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In the Matter of the System Benefits Charge IV.
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13-M-0412
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Petition of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to Provide Initial Capitalization for the New York Green Bank
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14-M-0094
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund.
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14-M-0101
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission in Regard to Reforming the Energy Vision.
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15-E-0302
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard.
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WATER
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461
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15-W-0639
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NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. AND THE ASSOCIATION OF OWNERS OF MILL NECK ESTATES, INC. - Joint Petition, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 89-H, for Approval of an Agreement of Sale Under Which the Association of Owners of Mill Neck Estates Will Sell and New York American Water Company, Inc. Will Acquire 100% of the Assets of the Mill Neck Estates Water System.
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462
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15-W-0590
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WEST BRANCH ACRES, INC. - Petition for Recovery of Expenses Incurred as a Result of Unexpected Repairs.
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463
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13-W-0246
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UNITED WATER NEW YORK INC. - Verified Petition for Implementation of a Long-Term Water Supply Surcharge, And Related Tariff Amendment.
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464
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16-W-0079
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CORBIN HILL WATER CORP. - In the Matter of the Acts and Practices and Adequacy of Service.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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16-C-0056
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COMCAST PHONE OF NEW YORK, LLC D/B/A CIMCO AND FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - Joint Petition for Approval to Transfer Assets and Customer Base.
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562
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15-C-0236
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - In the Matter of Quality of Service provided by Local Exchange Companies in New York State.
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563
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15-C-0095
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 113(2), of a Proposed Allocation of Certain Tax Refunds from the Town of Hempstead.
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564
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15-C-0383
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 113(2), of a Proposed Allocation of Certain Tax Refunds from the City of New York.
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565
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15-C-0091
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 113(2), of a Proposed Allocation of Certain Tax Refunds from the Town of Oyster Bay.
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566
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10-C-0105
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NEW ERA CAP COMPANY, INC./ALLTEL DIRECT - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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CABLE
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661
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15-V-0693
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 35 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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662
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15-V-0739
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 38 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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663
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15-V-0738
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 39 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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Instructions to View Videocast at PSC’s Albany Offices
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Instructions to View Video Broadcast of Meeting
In addition to the video broadcasting of the meeting in the Commission’s New York City office, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet. The Internet broadcast can be viewed by accessing http://www.dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.html
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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
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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, March 17, 2016, in Albany, New York.