The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2013, 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
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Item
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PSC Case
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POWER
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301
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12-T-0502
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Alternating Current Transmission Upgrades. Proposed Rules Governing Next Steps.
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No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for GAS, GENERAL, 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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13-G-0202
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CORNING NATURAL GAS CORPORATION AND ANITA G. ZUCKER TRUST - Joint Petition for Declaratory Ruling/Approval of Stock Acquisition.
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162
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13-G-0227
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Petition for a Waiver of Certain Portions of the Gas Cost Refund Tariff.
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163
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13-G-0327
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16
NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
JAKE'S LAWN CARE, INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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13-G-0367
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DIGCO, INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
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13-G-0368
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THE SPOT OF CNY INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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13-G-0369
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WEL-DON EXCAVATING/ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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13-G-0370
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JJ MORELL BUILDERS/NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION.
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164
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12-G-0221
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TALISMAN ENERGY USA - Settlement Between Staff and the Company to Resolve the Enforcement Proceeding Commenced at the Commission's Direction and the Order to Show Cause Issued by the Commission in June 2012.
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165
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07-G-0409
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KEYSPAN OF NEW YORK/COASTAL MANAGEMENT, et al. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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166
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12-G-0509
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PATRICIA CURTO/NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORP. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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167
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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. (Confirming Order)
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GENERAL
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261
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09-G-0662
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BISHOP KEARNEY H. S./NATIONAL GRID - METRO NY - Appeal of Informal Review Decision.
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10-M-0055
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MS. BRENDA MARIE MAJOR/CONSOLIDATED EDISON OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Review Decision.
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POWER
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361
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12-E-0347
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MR. JACQUES POLANCO/MS. KEISHA REYNOLDS and CONSOLIDATED EDISON OF NEW YORK, INC. – Rehearing of Commission Designee’s Determination.
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362
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12-E-0312
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MS. YVONNE YEBOAH/M 1035 C G LLC and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. – Rehearing of Commission Designee’s Determination.
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363
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13-E-0232
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY COMMODITIES GROUP, INC. - In the Matter of Settlement Funds in Accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Directive.
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364
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13-E-0302
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ASTORIA ENERGY II, LLC, EIF MANAGEMENT, LLC and GULF PACIFIC POWER, LLC - Joint Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Transfer of Upstream Interests in Astoria Energy II LLC, or in the Alternative, Approval Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law.
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365
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13-E-0354
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 220-Electricity, eff. 9/23/13, to make housekeeping changes.
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366
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12-E-0400
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CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY, LLC - Amendments to PSC 120 and 121-Electricity, eff. 3/1/13 and 5/23/13, on a temporary basis, to Mothball Generating Units 1 and 2.
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367
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12-E-0503
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Review Generation Retirement Contingency Plans. Generic Environmental Impact Statement.
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368
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13-E-0237
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NORTH 3RD BEDFORD, LLC AVENUE and NORTH 3RD BERRY STREET, LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 155 North 3rd Street/129 North 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York.
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369
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13-E-0238
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500 WEST 30TH LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 500 West 30th Street, New York, NY, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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370
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13-E-0233
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NIAGARA GENERATION LLC - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling That It Has become an Alternate Energy Production Facility Exempt From Regulations Under the Public Service Law.
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371
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There is no item 371.
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372
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13-E-0117
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NEW YORK STATE ELECRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Petition for Authorization to Implement Full-Cycle Distribution Vegetation Management.
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373
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11-T-0068
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Petition for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Reconstruction of Approximately 14 Miles of 115 kV Double-Circuit Electric Transmission Facilities from the Mohican Substation in Saratoga County to the Battenkill Substation in Washington County.
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374
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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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375
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10-T-0139
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CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS - Petition for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the PSL for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a High Voltage Direct Current Circuit from the Canadian Border to New York City. Petition for Rehearing by Entergy.
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376
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13-E-0240
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NEW YORK INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR, INC. - Petition for Authority to Incur Indebtedness for a Term in Excess of Twelve Months.
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WATER
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461
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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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462
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13-W-0270
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GARROW WATER-WORKS COMPANY, INC. and the TOWN OF SCHUYLER FALLS - Joint Petition for Approval of the Transfer of all the Water Supply Assets Serving the Fildowns Country Homes Subdivision to the Town of Schuyler Falls.
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463
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13-W-0203
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NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. - Amendments to PSC 2-Water, eff. 10/21/13, to make revisions to Service Classification No. 1-E regarding adjustments to usage block allowances.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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13-C-0341
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Amendments to PSC NY No. 1-Communications, eff. 9/21/13, to provide for a rate increase of $4.00 for the Unlimited Local Usage (ULU) for Business Offering.
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562
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13-C-0197
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Tariff filing by Verizon New York Inc. to introduce language under which Verizon could discontinue its current wireline service offerings in a specified area and instead offer a wireless service as its sole service offering in the area. (Confirming Order)
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CABLE
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661
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13-V-0283
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Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.
TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF CLAY, ONONDAGA COUNTY.
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13-V-0316
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, HERKIMER COUNTY.
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13-V-0317
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF MANLIUS, ONONDAGA COUNTY.
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13-V-0318
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF ELBRIDGE, ONONDAGA COUNTY.
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13-V-0319
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF POMPEY, ONONDAGA COUNTY.
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13-V-0334
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CSC ACQUISITION-MA, INC./VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE, NASSAU COUNTY.
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13-V-0335
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ADAMS CABLE SERVICE/TOWN OF COLESVILLE, BROOME COUNTY.
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13-V-0344
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TIME WARNER CENTRAL NEW YORK DIVISION/TOWN OF COVENTRY IN CHENANGO COUNTY.
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13-V-0345
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF CONSTANTIA IN OSWEGO COUNTY.
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13-V-0346
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF ADAMS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
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13-V-0347
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF LITCHFIELD IN HERKIMER COUNTY.
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13-V-0348
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF WEST MONROSE IN OSWEGO COUNTY.
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13-V-0350
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF DENMARK IN LEWIS COUNTY.
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662
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13-V-0281
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NEW VISIONS COMMUNICATIONS, INC - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Parish, New York (Oswego County).
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663
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13-V-0271
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TOWN OF CARLISLE - Petition for a Waiver of the Requirements of 16 NYCRR, Part 894.
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664
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13-V-0280
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NEW VISIONS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Village of Parish, New York. (Oswego 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, October 17, 2013, 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.
