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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April 18, 2014

COMMISSION TO MEET ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014

Albany, NY – 04/18/14 – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 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-0101

In the Matter of Reforming Energy Values.  SEQRA Determination.

 

 

 

201-B

14-M-0101

In the Matter of Reforming Energy Values.

 

07-M-0548

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

 POWER 

301-A

03-E-0188

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard.  Solar Photovoltaic Megawatt Block Programs.  SEQRA Determination.

 

 

 

301-B

03-E-0188

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio   Standard.  Petition of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority regarding Solar Photovoltaic Programs.

 

 

 

No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for GAS, WATER, 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

13-G-0584

VILLAGE OF HAMILTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES COMMISSION - Petition for Approvals to Create a Municipal Gas Distribution Utility.

 

 

 

GENERAL 

261

12-M-0476

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Assess Certain Aspects of the Residential and Small Non-residential Retail Energy Markets in New York State.  Petitions for Rehearing.

 

98-M-1343

In the Matter of Retail Access Business Rules.  Petitions for Rehearing.

 

06-M-0647

In the Matter of Energy Service Price Reporting Requirements. Petitions for Rehearing.

 

98-M-0667

In the Matter of Electronic Data Interchange. Petitions for Rehearing.

 

 

 

POWER 

361

12-E-0577

Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Repowering Alternatives to Utility Transmission Reinforcements. (Confirming Order) 

 

 

 

362

14-E-0099

ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Petition for Approval of a Transfer of Property Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law to Warwick Valley 13 Forester, LLC.

 

 

 

363

14-E-0022

MACH GEN, LLC and NEW ATHENS GENERATING COMPANY, LLC - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling or, in the Alternative, Approval of the Indirect Transfer of New   Athens Generating Company, LLC Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law, and for Approval of a Holding Company Transaction.

 

 

 

364

14-E-0026

NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Petition for Waiver of Tariff Rule 46.3.2.

 

 

 

365

14-E-0133

CENTRAL HUDSON GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Tariff filing to conform its schedule, P.S.C. No. 15- Electricity, to the new Lower Hudson Valley Capacity Zone established by the New York Independent System Operator.

 

 

 

WATER 

461

13-W-0295

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

 

 

 

462

13-W-0297

NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Public Service Law, Section 113(2), of a Proposed Allocation of Certain Tax Refunds.

 

 

 

463

13-W-0212

WINDHAM VILLAGE, INC. - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $15,000 or 61.3%.

 

 

 

464

13-W-0486

SARATOGA WATER SERVICES, INC. AND LAKEVIEW OUTLETS, INC. - Joint Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Concerning the Provision of Water Service to Malta Town Commons in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County and for Authority Pursuant to   Public Service Law, Section 89-f,. to Issue and Sell Long Term Debt in an Amount Not to Exceed $175,000.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS 

561

14-C-0082

FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NEW YORK NETWORKS, INC., FIBERTECH FACILITIES CORP. and FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, L.L.C. - Joint Petition for Approval of a Pro Forma Intra-Corporate Transaction.

 

 

 

562

09-C-0524

BROADVIEW NETWORKS/TOWN OF MAMARONECK - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.

 

 

 

563

14-C-0093

TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS NEW YORK/TC SYSTEMS, INC. - Petition for Requesting Expedited Approval to Complete an Internal Corporate Restructuring.

 

 

 

564

07-C-0349

FISHERS ISLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY - Amendments to PSC 6-Tel. eff. 4/1/14, to increase basic residential and business local service rates.

GERMANTOWN TELEPHONE COMPANY - Amendments to PSC 1-Tel. eff. 4/1/14, to increase basic residential and business local service rates.

MIDDLEBURGH TELEPHONE COMPANY - Amendments to PSC 19-Tel. eff. 5/1/14, to increase basic residential local service rates.

 

09-C-0532

GERMANTOWN TELEPHONE COMPANY - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by $300,000.

 

 

 

565

09-C-0726

MRS. JOHN P. WILLIS/VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.

 

 

 

CABLE 

661

 

14-V-0041

Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC, D/B/A TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF NEWPORT, HERKIMER COUNTY.

 

14-V-0044

MTC CABLE/TOWN OF ROXBURY, DELAWARE COUNTY.

 

14-V-0045

MTC CABLE/TOWN OF ANDES, DELAWARE COUNTY.

 

14-V-0046

MTC CABLE/VILLAGE OF FLEISCHMANNS, DELAWARE COUNTY.

 

14-V-0049

TIME WARNER CABLE/VILLAGE OF HUNTER, GREENE COUNTY.

 

 

 

662

13-V-0549

MR. ALAN PETERS/TIME WARNER - NEW YORK - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.

 

 

 

663

14-V-0055

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC D/B/A TIME WARNER CABLE - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Stark,   Herkimer County.

 

 

 

664

 

There is no item 664.

 

 

 

665

08-V-0835

VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - In the Matter of Verizon New York Inc.'s Network Review Plan.  Supplemental Remedial Plan.

 

 

 

666

14-V-0023

TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Application in Connection with the Acquisition of Certain Cable Television Facilities and Franchises in the Towns of Greene and Smithville from Haefele TV, Inc.

 

 

 

 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, May 8, 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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