STATE OF NEW YORK

Public Service Commission

Audrey Zibelman, Chair

Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223
Further Details: James Denn
James.denn@dps.ny.gov | 518.474.7080

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November 07, 2014

COMMISSION TO MEET ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 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:

http://www.dps.ny.gov/New_Search.html

 

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS

Items To Be Resolved Through Discussion 

 

Item

PSC Case

 

GENERAL 

201-A

14-M-0183

TIME WARNER CABLE INC./COMCAST CORPORATION - Joint Petition for Approval of a Holding Company Level Transfer of Control.

 

 

 

201-B

14-M-0219

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC./COMCAST CORPORATION - Joint Petition For Approval of a Transfer of Control of Subsidiaries and Franchises.

 

 

 

POWER 

301

14-E-0270

  1. E. GINNA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, LLC. - Petition Requesting Initiation of a Proceeding to Examine a Proposal for Continued Operation.

 

 

 

302

 

There is no item 302.

 

 

 

303

13-E-0529

In the Matter of the Investigation of the September 2013 Electric Outage Affecting the Metropolitan Transit Authority's Metro-North Railroad, New Haven Line.

 

 

 

WATER 

401

13-W-0246

UNITED WATER NEW YORK INC. - Verified Petition for Implementation of a Long-Term Water Supply Surcharge, And Related Tariff Amendment.

 

 

 

402

13-W-0539

UNITED WATER NEW ROCHELLE INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of United Water New Rochelle Inc. for Water Service.

 

13-W-0564

UNITED WATER WESTCHESTER INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of United Water Westchester Inc. for Water Service.

 

14-W-0006

UNITED WATER NEW ROCHELLE INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of United Water New Rochelle Inc. for Water Service. 

 

 

 

403

13-W-0303

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine United Water New York, Inc.'s Development of a New Long-Term Water Supply Source.

 

 

 

No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for GAS, COMMUNICATIONS, and CABLE.


 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

PSC Case

 

GAS 

161

 

 

 

14-G-0350

In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16

NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.

 

EMPIRE STATE CONTRACTING MANAGEMENT, INC./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.

 

14-G-0463

N'S CONSTRUCTION, INC./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.

 

 

 

162

14-G-0228

NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION - Petition for Authority to Issue and Sell Promissory Notes.

 

 

 

163

13-G-0580

ALLIANCE ENERGY TRANSMISSIONS - SYRACUSE, LLC  - Petition for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity on an Expedited Basis.

 

 

 

164

08-G-1015

NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) "Fast Track" Utility-Administered Gas Energy Efficiency Program.

 

 

 

GENERAL 

261

14-M-0455

In the Matter of the Rules and Regulations of the Public Service Commission, Contained in 16 NYCRR, Prescribing Interest Rates Applicable to Customer Deposits.

 

 

 

POWER 

361

13-E-0408

  1. & MRS. KWOK CHANG/MR. ANTONIO AROCHO and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee's Determination.

 

 

 

362

13-E-0410

  1. ESTHER PARRIS/MS. LAMISHA ANDERSON and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee's Determination.

 

 

 

363

13-E-0404

LIVING TRUST OF THERESA COBBS/MS. JOANNE DESIR and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee's Determination.

 

 

 

364

13-E-0406

  1. MOHAMED KHANAM/MR. JOSEPH MARTIN and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee's Determination.

 

 

 

365

10-E-0501

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.

 

 

 

366

03-E-0188

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard.  Petition by Global Structured Finance Advisors and GP Renewables and Trading, LLC.

 

07-M-0548

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard.  Petition by Global Structured Finance Advisors and GP Renewables and Trading, LLC.

 

10-M-0457

In the Matter of the System Benefits Charge IV.  Petition by Global Structured Finance Advisors and GP Renewables and Trading, LLC.

 

 

 

367

08-E-1014

NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) "Fast Track" Utility-Administered Electric Energy Efficiency Program.

 

07-M-0548

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard.

 

 

 

368

 

There is no item 368.

 

 

 

369

03-E-0188

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard - Petition by ReEnergy Lionsdale LLC.

 

 

 

370

 

There is no item 370.

 

 

 

371

12-E-0577

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Repowering Alternatives to Utility Transmission Reinforcements.  Earthjustice Appeal.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS 

561

14-C-0442

HUDSON FIBER NETWORK, INC. - Petition for Authorization for Transfer of Control.

 

 

 

562

14-C-0003

VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - In the Matter of Quality of Service provided by Local Exchange Companies in New York State.

 

 

 

CABLE 

661

 

 

14-V-0354

Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.

 

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF ROOT, MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

 

14-V-0362

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF STAMFORD, DELAWARE COUNTY.

 

14-V-0373

COMCAST OF NEW YORK, LLC/TOWN OF PATTERSON, PUTNAM COUNTY.

 

14-V-0413

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF SCHAGHTICOKE, RENSSELAER COUNTY.

 

14-V-0421

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/CITY OF UTICA, ONIEDA COUNTY.

 

 

 

662

14-V-0415

VILLAGE OF HEAD OF THE HARBOR, NEW YORK - Petition for Approval of an Amendment to its Franchise with Suffolk Cable of Smithtown, Inc.

 

 

 

663

14-V-0321

TIME WARNER CABLE - Petition to Amend it's Existing Cable Franchise with the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County.

 

 

 

664

14-V-0449

VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 21 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.

 

 

 

665

14-V-0226

VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town/Village of Harrison, Westchester County.

 

 

 

 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, December 4, 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.

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