For Immediate Release: 02/15/17
Audrey Zibelman, Chair

Contact:

James Denn | James.Denn@dps.ny.gov | (518) 474-7080

 

 
 17012
February 15, 2017

Commission Issues Final February 16, 2017 Agenda

Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, 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:
 
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(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
 
No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for GAS, GENERAL,
POWER, 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
16-G-0638
MR. STEVEN EPSTEIN/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
162
13-G-0357
CANDA REALTY CORPORATION/MS. OHLA KARETNIKOV/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
163
13-G-0380
MS. ANNERYS CORONA/MS. MICHELLE BORGES/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
164
16-G-0694
MR. JIAN ZHI LI/MR. IVAN MARQUEZ/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
 
 
In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753, Protection of Underground Facilities.
165
16-G-0451
METRO GROUP OF LONG ISLAND INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
16-G-0522
PRIMA PAVING CORP./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
 
17-G-0023
JERUSALEM CARTING INC./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
 
17-G-0025
FREDDY GRELLA INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0026
J. PIZZIRUSSO LANDSCAPING CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0027
EAGLE GEOTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC/KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0028
M & V CONCRETE CONTRACTING CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0029
JPL SITE CONTRACTORS LLC/KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0030
VILLADOM AT BRIDGEHAMPTON LLC/KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0031
TELEMARK CONSTRUCTION INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0033
SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY/KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0034
PELICAN POOLS INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0035
CHRIS MOHR LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0036
MARINE BULKHEADING, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0037
ALL HANDS IRRIGATION AND PROPERTY DESIGN, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0038
LADERER & SONS LANDSCAPE, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
 
17-G-0039
KULL'S CONSTRUCTION, INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
 
17-G-0040
WIENER BROTHERS INC./NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
 
17-G-0041
CMC CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC./ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
 
17-G-0042
BASSET GROUP, INC./ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
 
17-G-0043
KSK CONSTRUCTION GROUP/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
 
17-G-0044
INGENUITY CONSTRUCTION CORP./THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
 
17-G-0045
XOLLE LLC/THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
 
17-G-0047
RIFENBURG CONSTRUCTION INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
166
15-G-0711
ST. LAWRENCE GAS COMPANY, INC. - Petition for Authority to Defer Incremental Expense Related To Risk Assessment.
167
14-G-0201
In the Matter of the Investigation Relating to the Explosion and Collapse of the Buildings at 1644 and 1646 Park Avenue, New York, New York in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. on March 12, 2014.
 
14-G-0212
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Investigate the Practices of Qualifying Persons to Perform Plastic Fusions on Natural Gas Facilities.
 GENERAL 
261
14-M-0210
BENJAMIN GAMORAN/ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
262
15-M-0317
MS. SUZANNE WALTERS/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID-UPSTATE - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
263
13-M-0309
MS. DIANE CERINO/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
264
16-M-0624
NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of the Lease of Property to Allied Dog Training, LLC.
265
13-E-0030
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service. Tariff filings to implement provisions for Automated Meter Reading/Advanced Meter Infrastructure Meter Opt-Out to all residential customers.
 
13-G-0031
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Tariff filings to implement provisions for Automated Meter Reading/Advanced Meter Infrastructure Meter Opt-Out to all residential customers.
266
14-M-0043
MR. LARRY NAVARRO/MS. JOANNA E. RIVERA/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
267
16-S-0639
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Tariff filing to revise its steam tariff schedule, P.S.C. No. 4, to extend its air conditioning incentive programs under Service Classification Nos. 2 and 3 and make changes of a housekeeping nature.
268
13-S-0032
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Steam Service.  Compliance Tariff Filing.
269
16-M-0712
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, LLC - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding Lease-Leaseback Transaction and Related PILOT Agreement.
270
13-M-0449
In the Matter of Focused Operations Audit of the Internal Staffing Levels and the Use of Contractors for Selected Core Utility Functions at Major New York Energy Utilities.
271-A
14-M-0565
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Programs to Address Energy Affordability for Low Income Utility Customers.  Petitions for Rehearing, Clarification and/or Reconsideration.
271-B
14-M-0565
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Programs to Address Energy Affordability for Low Income Utility Customers. Major Electric and Gas Utility Low-Income Implementation Plans.
POWER 
361
16-E-0637
MEGNIN FARMS AT POOLSBROOKE LLC - Complaint Against Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Concerning Contribution Costs for Three-Phase Service.
362
16-E-0180
MR. KEN KEENAN/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
363
16-E-0391
THE RESIDENTIAL BOARD OF MANAGERS OF 30 PARK PLACE CONDOMINIUM - Notice of Intent to Submeter Electricity at 30 Park Place, New York, New York 10007, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.                           
364
13-E-0378
MR. ANTONIO DITILLIO/MS. ELIZABETH LUENGENE/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
365
13-E-0308
MS. MIRIAM SNYDER/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPLANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
366
13-E-0372
MR. RAYMOND W. LEMKA/MR. ANTHONY SCATTAREGGIA/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
367
13-E-0385
MR. RUSSELL MILLAR/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
368
11-E-0093
THE BOULEVARD TOWERS CONDOMINIUM/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
369
16-E-0069
TEARDROPS OF ELEGANCE/CONSOLIDATED EDISON OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
370
13-E-0330
MS. JULIANA MENDEZ/MS. MARTHA E. BAEZ/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
 
16-E-0675
235 TROUTMAN REALTY LLC/MR. MICHAEL STARK/MR. COREY DOZIER/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
371
13-E-0379
PALMIERI PROPERTIES, LTD/MS. NIKESHA WILSON/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
372
13-E-0320
MS. GLADYS FIGUEROA/MR. AGOSTINO PARROTTINO/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
 
13-E-0396
MR. LAZER STEINMETZ/MR. MOSHE BRISK/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
373
13-E-0495
MR. ALFREDO JIMENEZ/MS. KARLA AYALA/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Rehearing of Designee Determination.
374-A
15-E-0452
RELATED COMPANIES AND OXFORD PROPERTIES - Petition for Order Regarding Calculation of Demand for Offset Tariff Customer Subject to Standby Service Rates.
374-B
16-E-0138
RELATED COMPANIES AND OXFORD PROPERTIES - Petition for Order Regarding Implementation of Standby Rate Exemption for Offset Tariff Customers.
375
16-E-0230
CB TARTER PROPERTY LLC - Notice of Intent to Submeter Electricity at 210 East 39th Street, New York, New York Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
376
16-E-0636
ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Petition to Transfer Street Lighting Facilities to Town of Ramapo.
377
16-E-0123
3475 THIRD AVENUE OWNER REALTY LLC - Notice of Intent to Submeter Electricity at 3475 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company, Inc.
378
16-E-0073
504 MYRTLE RESIDENTIAL OWNER LLC - Notice of Intent to Submeter Electricity at 504 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company, Inc.
379
16-E-0377
616 FIRST AVENUE LLC - Notice of Intent to Submeter Electricity at 626 First Avenue in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company, Inc., New York, NY.     
380
16-E-0366
ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Petition for Approval of kV2c EPS Meter with Silver Spring Networks Network Interface Card (NIC) 510.                           
381-A
15-E-0302
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard.                           
381-B
16-E-0693
Tariff Filings to Implement the Clean Energy Standard.                           
381-C
15-E-0302
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard.                           
382
15-E-0082
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Policies, Requirements and Conditions For Implementing a Community Net Metering Program.
 
16-E-0671
NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION AND ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Tariff filings to make revisions to the Community Distributed Generation Program contained in their electric tariff schedules.         
383
16-E-0574
ENERGY CAPITAL PARTNERS I, LP, ENERGY CAPITAL PARTNERS I-A, LP, ENERGY CAPITAL PARTNERS I-B, LP, ECP I (NE ENERGY IP), LP, EMPIRE GEN HOLDINGS, INC., EMPIRE GEN HOLDCO, LLC, EMPIRE GENERATING CO, LLC, AND TTK POWER, LLC - Verified Joint Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding Transfer of Upstream Ownership Interests or, in the Alternative, an Order Approving the Transfer Pursuant to § 70 of the New York State Public Service Law.                
384
15-E-0745
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Tariff filing to Effectuate Amendments to Public Service Law - New §70-a (Transfer of Street Light Systems).                           
 
15-E-0746
NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Tariff filing to Effectuate Amendments to Public Service Law - New §70-a (Transfer of Street Light Systems).
 
15-E-0747
NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Tariff filing to Effectuate Amendments to Public Service Law - New §70-a (Transfer of Street Light Systems).
 
15-E-0748
ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Tariff filing to Effectuate Amendments to Public Service Law - New §70-a (Transfer of Street Light Systems).
 
15-E-0749
ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Tariff filing to Effectuate Amendments to Public Service Law - New §70-a (Transfer of Street Light Systems).
385
05-E-1180
In the Matter of the Reliability Rules of the New York State Reliability Council and the Criteria of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council.
 
07-E-0088
In the Matter of the Adoption of an Installed Reserve Margin for the New York Control Area.                           
386
13-E-0030
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service. Petition of Con Edison seeking elimination of the requirement for the company to convert its backup generators to dual-fuel.
 
13-G-0031
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Gas Service.  Petition of Con Edison seeking elimination of the requirement for the company to convert its backup generators to dual-fuel.
 
13-S-0032
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Steam Service.  Petition of Con Edison seeking elimination of the requirement for the company to convert its backup generators to dual-fuel.
387
13-T-0585
CRICKET VALLEY ENERGY CENTER, LLC - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law For Approval of a New 345 kV Line From the Pleasant Valley Substation to the Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC, and the Reconductoring of an Existing 345 kV Line, in the Town of Dover, Dutchess County.
388
16-E-0565
MUNICIPAL COMMISSION OF BOONVILLE - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Electric Revenues by About $161,477 or 4.2%.                           
 WATER
461
16-W-0432
NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. - Joint Petition for Approval of an Agreement of Sale under which Hoey-DeGraw Water Works, Inc. will Sell and New York American Water Company, Inc. will Acquire 100% of the Assets of Hoey-DeGraw Water Works, Inc.                           
462
16-W-0402
NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. AND THE ESTATE OF EDWIN D. SILVERS - Joint Petition for Approval of Agreements under which the Executrix of the Estate of Edwin D. Silvers will Sell, and New York American Water Company, Inc. will Acquire 100% of the Assets of the New Vernon Water Company and a 100% of the Issued and Outstanding Capital Stock of Whitlock Farms Water Company.                           
463
16-W-0394
NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. AND WEST BRANCH ACRES, INC. - Joint Petition for Approval of an Agreement of Sale Under which West Branch Acres, Inc. will Sell and New York American Water Company, Inc. will Acquire 100% of the Assets of West Branch Acres, Inc.                           
464
16-W-0121
ROLLING MEADOWS WATER CORPORATION - Minor Rate Filing to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $169,841 or 34.05%.                           
 COMMUNICATIONS 
561
16-C-0122
VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - In the Matter of the Adequacy of Verizon New York Inc.'s Retail Service Quality Processes and Programs.
 CABLE 
 
 
Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises
661
16-V-0680
TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with Village of Allegany, NY of Cattaraugus County.
 
17-V-0012
TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Busti, Chautauqua County.
 
17-V-0014
TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with Town of Evans, Erie County.
 
17-V-0019
TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with Village of Hammondsport, Steuben County, New York.
662
16-V-0626
VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 44 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
663
16-V-0627
VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 54 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
 
Instructions to View Webcast 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 webcasting 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 Webcast of Meeting
In addition to the webcast of the meeting in the Commission’s New York City offices, the meeting will be webcast live on the Internet.  The Internet webcast 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, March 9, 2017, 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 webcasting will be for viewing and listening purposes only.  
 
In addition, the meeting will be webcast live on the Internet.  The Internet webcast 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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