The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 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:
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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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11-G-0417
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CORNING NATURAL GAS CORPORATION AND MIRABITO HOLDINGS, INC. - Joint Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law, of Stock Acquisition.
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12-G-0141
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CORNING NATURAL GAS CORPORATION - Petition for Authority to Form a Holding Company and for Approval of Certain Related Transactions.
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GENERAL
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201
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08-E-0827
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID'S ELECTRIC BUSINESS - Comprehensive Management Audit. Status Report.
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08-M-0152
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Comprehensive Management Audit. Status Report.
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09-M-0764
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION'S ELECTRIC AND GAS BUSINESSES - Comprehensive Management and Operations Audit. Status Report.
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10-M-0551
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IBERDROLA, S.A., IBERDROLA, USA, NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC AND GAS, AND ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Management Audit. Status Report.
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11-G-0580
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NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Management Audit. Status Report.
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13-G-0009
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NATIONAL GRID USA’S NEW YORK GAS COMPANIES - Comprehensive Management and Operations Audit. Status Report.
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202
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13-M-0178
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In the Matter of Energy Utility Cyber Security Strategic Planning Review.
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203
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10-M-0551
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IBERDROLA, S.A., IBERDROLA, USA, NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC AND GAS, AND ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC. - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Management Audit.
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12-E-0065
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IBERDROLA RENEWABLES HOLDINGS, INC. - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Concerning the Application of Section 70 of the Public Service Law.
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12-M-0066
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION, ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION, RGS ENERGY GROUP INC., IBERDROLA USA NETWORKS, IBERDROLA USA, INC., AND IBERDROLA FINANCE UK LIMITED - Petition for Approval of an Internal Reorganization Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law.
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POWER
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301-A
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13-E-0149
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2013 Electric Summer Preparedness. Bulk Electric System.
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301-B
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13-E-0149
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2013 Electric Summer Preparedness. Electric Distribution System.
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301-C
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13-E-0149
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2013 Electric Summer Preparedness. Utility Storm Hardening Efforts.
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301-D
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13-E-0149
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In the Matter of Staff's Report on 2013 Electric Summer Preparedness. Utility Portfolio Price Volatility and Electric Supply Price Outlook.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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501
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13-C-0161
10-C-0202
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In the Matter of Quality of Service provided by Local Exchange Companies in New York State. First Quarter 2013 Service Quality Report for Verizon New York Inc.
VERIZON NEW YORK INC. – Service Quality Improvement Plan.
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502
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13-C-0197
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. – Tariff filing to introduce language under which the company 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.
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No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for WATER 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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11-G-0036
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SALISBURY POINT COOPERATIVE and ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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162
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13-G-0170
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16
NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
AMERICAN PLUMBING AND HEATING CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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13-G-0171
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CASALE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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13-G-0172
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MEL & JAY MANAGEMENT LLC/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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13-G-0173
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PARK MANAGEMENT CORP./ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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13-G-0174
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LAKE CREST CONSTRUCTION/ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
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13-G-0177
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CASALE EXCAVATING, INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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163
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12-G-0539
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY – Petition for Approval of a Transfer or Lease of Property with an Original Cost of Over $100,000.
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164
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12-G-0005
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In the Matter of the Rules and Regulations of the Public Service Commission, Contained in 16 NYCRR, Chapter - Proposed Amendments to Chapter III, Gas Utilities, Subchapter C, Safety, Part 255, Transmission and Distribution of Gas.
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165
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12-G-0363
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Petition of Approval of the Romet RM56000 DCID Rotary Meter.
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166
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13-G-0110
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MR. JARED KING and NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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167
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13-G-0063
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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY - Amendments to PSC 1-Gas, eff. on a temporary basis 6/1/13, to add and clarify provisions related to electric generators that take transportation service under Service Classifications No. 7 - Interruptible Transportation Service and No. 14 - Non-Core Transporation for Electric Service.
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GENERAL
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261
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13-E-0115
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MR. JOSEPH SARAGO and NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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262
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There is no item 262.
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263
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11-M-0598
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METRO ELEVEN HOTELS, LLC - Appeal of Informal Decision Rendered in Favor of Just Energy.
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12-M-0113
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METRO ELEVEN HOTELS, LLC - Complaint Regarding Alleged Slamming by Just Energy.
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264
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09-S-0029
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion to Consider Steam Resource Plan and East River Re-powering Project Cost Allocation Study, and Steam Energy Efficiency Programs.
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09-S-0794
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Steam Service. Compliance filing and Request for Reconsideration filed by Con Edison.
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13-S-0032
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Steam Service.
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POWER
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361
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09-E-0428
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 10 - Electricity, eff. 4/1/13 on a temporary basis, to revise its electric rates, charges, rules and regulations for Rate Year 4 in compliance with Commission Order issued March 26, 2010.
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362
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13-E-0150
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Concerning New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's Remote Net Metering Tariff.
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363
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12-E-0250
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MS. DENISHA LEWIS/MR. JOHN CAIN and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing Petition of Designee Determination.
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364
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13-E-0043
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 10 - Electricity, eff. 5/20/13, to modify Rider J - Business Incentive Rate Applicability.
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365
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13-E-0067
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PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY - Amendments to PSC 6-Electricity, eff. 6/1/13, to modify the Default Service Support and Price To Compare Riders.
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366
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13-E-0162
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ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Amendment to PSC 19 - Electricity, eff. 5/17/13, to incorporate, onto one tariff leaf, language from two previously approved filings.
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13-E-0163
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC AND GAS CORPORATION - Amendment to PSC 120 - Electricity, eff. 5/17/13, to incorporate, onto one tariff leaf, language from two previously approved filings.
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367
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09-M-0311
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 10, 11, 12 - Electricity; PSC 9 - Gas and PSC 4 - Steam, eff. 5/20/13.
ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Amendments to PSC 3, 4 - Electricity, eff. 5/20/13.
Amendments to implement the Laws of 2009 establishing a temporary annual assessment pursuant to Section 18-a(6).
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368
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04-M-0159
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine the Safety of Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems. Petition by Con Edison for an extension of time to Complete the five year inspection cycle.
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369
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11-E-0176
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendment to PSC 10-Electricity, eff. 5/20/13, to modify its Allocation Ratio under General Rule 11 - Billing Applicable to Service Under Certain Economic Development Programs.
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370
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09-T-0049
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UPSTATE NY POWER CORP. - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for a 50.6 mile 230kV Transmission Facility From Galloo Island in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, to the Fitzpatrick-Edic Substation in the Town of Mexico, Oswego County. – Staff’s Motion to Dismiss Application.
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371
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12-E-0482
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MR. JOAQUIN BONILLA and CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Informal Hearing Decision.
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372
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12-E-0337
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KISSLING INTERESTS, LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 175 North Street, Buffalo, New York, Located in the Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
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373
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09-E-0492
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42ND AND 10TH ASSOCIATES, LLC - Petition to Modify Prior Order Regarding Submetering Electricity at 440 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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374
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There is no item 374.
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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.
Petition of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to Reallocate Unencumbered Funds.
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376
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13-E-0146
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Petition for Approval of a Transfer or Lease of Property to the Town of Goshen.
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377
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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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378
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12-E-0136
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DUNKIRK POWER LLC and NRG ENERGY, INC. - Petition For Waiver of Generator Retirement Requirements.
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379
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03-E-0188
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard. Petition of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for a change to RPS Rules.
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WATER
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461
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07-W-0508
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LONG ISLAND WATER CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Water Service.
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11-W-0200
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Long Island Water Corporation d/b/a Long Island American Water for Water Service.
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11-W-0484
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LONG ISLAND WATER CORPORATION D/B/A LONG ISLAND AMERICAN WATER - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Public Service Law, Section 113(2), of a Proposed Allocation of Certain Tax Refunds between and ratepayers.
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12-W-0051
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LONG ISLAND WATER CORPORATION D/B/A LONG ISLAND AMERICAN WATER - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Public Service Law, Section 113(2), of a Proposed Allocation of Certain Tax Refunds between and Ratepayers.
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462
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12-W-0364
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WHITE KNIGHT MANAGEMENT LLC - Petition to Abandon its Water System. Confirming Order.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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13-C-0103
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In the Matter of Compliance with FCC Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Released November 18, 2011 - Phase II.
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562
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13-C-0160
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VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. - Notice of Intent to Transfer Certain Property Interests at 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York.
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563
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13-C-0107
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VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC No. 1 - Communications, eff. 5/18/13, to grandfather the ISDN Basic Service Individual Message Business Service, Virtual Office ISDN, and ISDN Packages for business customers.
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564
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There is no item 564.
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565
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13-C-0145
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VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 1-Communications, eff. 5/18/13, to add a Municipal Construction Surcharge.
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566
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13-C-0192
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GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORPORATION, VALUE-ADDED COMMUNICATIONS, INC., DSI-ITI, LLC, AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. - Joint Petition for Approval of Issuance of Debt and Related Financing Transactions.
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567
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13-C-0099
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VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. - Tariff filing to increase the rate for Non-Published Service for residential and business customers.
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CABLE
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661
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12-V-0511
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Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.
TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST, LLC/TOWN OF LINDLEY, STEUBEN COUNTY.
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12-V-0512
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TIME WARNER CABLE/TOWN OF MANHEIM, HERKIMER COUNTY.
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12-V-0513
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TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF POTSDAM, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY.
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13-V-0087
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF WEST TURIN, LEWIS COUNTY.
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13-V-0089
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/VILLAGE OF MUNNSVILLE, MADISON COUNTY.
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13-V-0091
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF BURKE, FRANKLIN COUNTY.
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13-V-0120
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST, LLC/TOWN OF ARGYLE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.
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13-V-0147
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY.
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13-V-0151
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST, LLC/CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE, DUTCHESS COUNTY.
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13-V-0159
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TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF NEW YORK MILLS, ONEIDA COUNTY.
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662
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13-V-0143
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TIME WARNER CABLE - Complaint of Computel Consultants Regarding for Franchise Fee Payments to the Village of South Glens Falls.
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663
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13-V-0144
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TIME WARNER CABLE - Complaint of Computel Consultants Against the Company's Franchise Fee Payments to the Village of Camden.
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664
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13-V-0155
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SLIC NETWORK SOLUTIONS - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Fine, St. Lawrence County.
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665
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13-V-0141
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SLIC NETWORK SOLUTIONS - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Louisville, St. Lawrence County.
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666
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13-V-0142
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SLIC NETWORK SOLUTIONS - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Piercefield, St. Lawrence County.
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667
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13-V-0051
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EMPIRE VIDEO SERVICES CORPORATION - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Ashland, Chemung County.
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Instructions to View Viddocast 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, June 13, 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. |
