ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold two virtual information forums and public statement hearings on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, regarding an application filed on April 11, 2025, by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) for an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (Certificate) pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law (PSL).

If granted, the Certificate would authorize NYSEG to construct, operate, and maintain the Malone Transmission Rebuild Project. This project consists of NYSEG’s proposal to rebuild and replace its existing 115 kilovolt (kV) Line 910. Line 910, which is approximately 11.1 miles in length, and connects the Malone Substation in the Town of Malone to the Willis Substation in the Town of Chateaugay, traverses the Towns of Malone, Bellmont, Burke, and Chateaugay, in Franklin County. Because the rebuilt line would be offset from the original line in the existing right-of-way, NYSEG is proposing to expand the existing right-of-way and will need to acquire additional property rights to do so. Full details are outlined in the application. 

Under New York State Law, the Commission may adopt or reject NYSEG’s proposal, in whole or part, or modify it. In doing so, the Commission will consider, among other things, comments from the participating parties and the public.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that opportunities for public information and comment regarding NYSEG’s proposal will be provided, virtually, as follows:

During the virtual informational forums, New York State Department of Public Service (Department) representatives will provide an overview of the Commission’s certification process and NYSEG will present a brief overview of the Project. Members of the public will then have an opportunity to ask questions about the process and the pending application.

Each informational forum will be followed by a virtual public statement hearing where all those wishing to comment on NYSEG’s request will have an opportunity to make a statement on the record before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Any person wishing to provide a public statement on the record during a virtual public statement hearing must register to do so by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, in accordance with the instructions set forth below.  No registration is necessary for the information forums.

To register and provide a statement electronically:

Participants who would like to provide a statement at a hearing and will log in to a hearing electronically must register by the date and time indicated above by visiting https://dps.ny.gov/calendar, where they should (1) click on the “View DPS Calendar Listings” button under the “Calendars” section, (2) scroll to and click on “Malone Rebuild Project Public Statement Hearing,” (3) click the “Register” button, and (4) provide all requested information. After registration is complete, registrants will receive a confirmation email with instructions about joining the hearing.

On the hearing date and at the relevant hearing time, when logging in to participate virtually, participants will be asked to “select audio system.” It is recommended that participants select “call me” or “call using computer.” The “call me” option will require participants to enter their phone numbers.

To register and provide a statement by phone:

This option is for those who cannot log in to the virtual public statement hearings electronically. Call-in participants wishing to make a statement at a virtual public statement hearing must register to do so by the date and time indicated above by calling 1-800-342-3330, following the prompts to the appropriate hearing, and then providing the following information: first name and last name, address, and phone number.

On the hearing date and at the relevant hearing time, dial 1-929-251-9612 and enter the appropriate access code and phone-in password, listed above.

All participants in the virtual public statement hearings will be muted upon entry into each hearing. The ALJ will call upon each person who has registered to make a statement. The ALJ will continue each hearing until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements to submit comments have been made. Reasonable time limits may be set for each speaker as necessary to afford all attendees an opportunity to be heard. It is requested that lengthy comments be submitted in writing and summarized for oral presentation. Verbatim transcripts of the hearings will be made for inclusion in the record of this case.

To listen to the hearings without making a statement:

Any interested person may listen to the information forums and hearings by phone by calling 1-929-251-9612 and entering the appropriate access code and phone-in password listed above.

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations should call the Department’s Human Resource Management Office at 518-473-9463 as soon as possible. TDD users may request a sign language interpreter by placing a call through the New York Relay Service at 711. Persons with difficulty understanding or reading English are encouraged to call the Department at 1-800-342-3377 or email languageaccess@dps.ny.gov for free language assistance services regarding this Notice. To request a translator or sign language interpreter so that you can participate at a specific public statement hearing, please contact the Department at least 10 days before the hearing by calling 1-800-342-3377 or emailing your request to languageaccess@dps.ny.gov.

Other Ways to Comment

For those who cannot attend or prefer not to speak at the public statement hearings, there are several other ways to provide your comments. Comments should refer to “Case 25-T-0236” and must be received by January 9, 2026.

Internet or Mail: Go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “25-T-0236” in “Search by Case Number” box, and then click on “Post Comments” at the top of the page.

Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, 12223-1350; however, electronic filing of comments is strongly encouraged. Written comments submitted in accordance with this Notice will be posted on the Department’s website. Please be advised that the Commission may not consider untimely comments. Comments may be accessed on the Department website by searching the case number, as described above, and clicking on the “Public Comments” tab.

Toll-Free Opinion Line: Individuals may submit comments by calling the Commission’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. This number is set up to receive comments about pending cases from in-State callers 24-hours a day. These comments are not transcribed verbatim, but a summary is provided to the Commission.