Albany, NY – 02/03/14 – The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking comment on a proposal by Williams Field Service Company, LLC and its subsidiary, DMP New York, Inc. to construct an approximately 9.5 mile natural gas pipeline parallel to their existing pipeline in the Town of Windsor, Broome County.  The Commission may approve, modify, or reject William’s proposal in whole or in part.

 Public Statement Hearings

The public will have an opportunity to present their comments at the hearings before an Administrative Law Judge assigned by the Commission to hear this case.  A verbatim transcript of the hearings will be made for inclusion in the record of the proceeding.

 The public statement hearings will be held as follows:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014

 Windsor Central Middle School Auditorium

213 Main Street

Windsor, New York 13865

4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – Process Forums

5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – Public Statement Hearings

The process forum before each hearing session will provide information about the process to be followed in the case under Article VII of the Public Service Law, and how the public can provide input. The 5:00 p.m. hearing will adjourn at 6:15 p.m.  The 7:00 p.m.hearing will remain open until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other arrangements are made.

Other Ways to Comment

Internet or Mail:  In addition to the formal hearings, comments may be sent electronically to the Secretary, at secretary@dps.ny.gov, or mailed or delivered to Hon. Kathleen H. Burgess, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.  Your comments should refer to “Case 13-T-0538 – Williams Windsor Pipeline Proposal.”

 Toll-free Opinion Line:  Comments may also be submitted through the Commission’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120.  This number is designed to take comments about pending cases from in-state callers, 24 hours a day.  Callers should press “1” to leave comments.

 Comments will be accepted throughout the pendency of this proceeding.  Comments will become part of the record considered by the Commission.  Written comments may be accessed on the Commission’s website by searching Case 13-T-0538 (at www.dps.ny.gov, enter Case Number 13-T-0538 in the input box labeled "Search for Case/Matter Number") and clicking on the “Public Comments” tab.  Many libraries offer free Internet access. 

 The Commission’s decision in this case, when issued, may be obtained on the Commission’s website by searching for Case 13-T-0538 as described above.  Commission orders may also be obtained from the Commission’s Files Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500).  If you have difficulty understanding English, please call us at 1?800?342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this press release.