Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 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
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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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PSC Case
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GAS
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101
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14-G-0214
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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Petition for Authority to Defer Costs Associated with Incremental Capital Expenditures and Other Related Relief.
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102
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14-G-0357
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In the Matter of Revising 16 NYCRR Gas Safety Regulations for Consistent Application of More Stringent Federal Gas Safety Standards in 49 CFR.
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GENERAL
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201
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There is no item 201.
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202
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There is no item 202.
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203
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14-M-0224
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In the Matter of Enabling Community Choice Aggregation Programs.
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POWER
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301
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14-E-0151
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HUDSON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY, INC. - Petition for an Increase to the Net Metering Minimum Limitation at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation.
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14-E-0422
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SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY NEW YORK, THE VOTE SOLAR INITIATIVE, THE NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL AND THE ALLIANCE FOR SOLAR CHOICE - Petition for Solar Choice to Clarify the Process for Utilities to Seek Relief from Net Metering Caps.
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302
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14-E-0423
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In the Matter of Developing Demand Response Tariffs for Electric Distribution Utilities.
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303
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12-T-0502
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Alternating Current Transmission Upgrades.
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13-T-0454
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NORTH AMERICA TRANSMISSION CORPORATION AND NORTH AMERICA TRANSMISSION, LLC - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law for an Alternating Current Transmission Upgrade Project Consisting of an Edic to Fraser 345 kV Transmission Line and a New Scotland to Leeds to Pleasant Valley 345 kV Transmission Line.
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13-T-0455
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NEXTERA ENERGY TRANSMISSION NEW YORK, INC. - Part A Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law for the Marcy to Pleasant Valley Project.
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13-T-0456
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NEXTERA ENERGY TRANSMISSION NEW YORK, INC. - Part A Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for the Oakdale to Fraser Project.
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13-M-0457
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NEW YORK TRANSMISSION OWNERS - Application Pursuant to Article VII for Authority to Construct and Operate Electric Transmission Facilities in Multiple Counties in New York State.
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13-T-0461
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BOUNDLESS ENERGY NE, LLC - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for Leeds Path West Project.
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13-E-0488
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In the Matter of Alternating Current Transmission Upgrades - Comparative Proceeding.
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304-A
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14-E-0302
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Petition for Approval of Brooklyn/Queens Demand Management Program. SEQRA Determination.
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304-B
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14-E-0302
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Petition for Approval of Brooklyn/Queens Demand Management Program.
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305
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14-M-0101
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission in Regard to Reforming the Energy Vision.
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No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for 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-0439
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THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY - Amendments to PSC 12-Gas, eff. 12/1/14 (postponed to 1/1/15), to modify the calculation of the monthly cost of gas for sales customers under Service Classification Nos. 4A-High Load Factor Service; 4A-CNG Compressed Natural Gas Equipment Service and 4B-Year-Round Air Conditioning Service.
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14-G-0163
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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORP. D/B/A BROOKLYN UNION OF L.I. - Amendments to PSC 1-Gas, eff. 12/1/14 (postponed to 1/1/15), to align the monthly cost of gas and adjustment provisions and statements with those filed by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY in Case 13-G-0439.
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162
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14-G-0379
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ROCHESTER GAS and ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Amendments to PSC 16-Gas, eff. 1/1/15, to modify the denominator used in the calculation of the Gas Supply Charge from historical normalized sales to forecasted normalized sales.
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163
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13-G-0465
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CORNING NATURAL GAS CORPORATION - Petition for Recovery of Property Tax and Large Customer Revenue Deferrals.
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164
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There is no item 164.
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165
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14-T-0406
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VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS, INC. - Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII to Construct a Fuel Gas Transmission Line in the Town of Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York.
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166
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There is no item 166.
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167
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14-G-0400
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 219-Gas, eff. 1/1/15, to clarify the definitions and provisions related to Service Classification No. 8 - Gas Transportation Service with Standby Sales Service and to revise its Statement of Daily Standby Prices.
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168
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14-G-0325
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In the Matter of the Filing of Annual Reconciliation of Gas Expenses and Gas Cost Recoveries.
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169
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14-G-0475
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16
NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
NICARRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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14-G-0476
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1ST CLASS CONTACTING OF N.Y., CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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14-G-0479
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TOWNSEND EXCAVATION, INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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GENERAL
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261
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14-M-0381
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LOCKPORT ENERGY ASSOCIATES, L.P., LEA A4 LLC, LOCKPORT POWER COGENERATION, LLC, and LEA LP IV LLC - Joint Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding an Ownership Transfer or, in the Alternative, an Approval Pursuant to Sections 70 and 83 of the Public Service Law.
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262
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14-M-0001
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. and ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Management and Operations Audit.
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263
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01-M-1806
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In the Matter of the Review of Existing Commission Rules and Regulations Pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act, Section 207. Five-year review of rules.
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264
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98-M-0667
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In the Matter of Electronic Data Interchange.
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98-M-1343
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In the Matter of Retail Access Business Rules.
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06-M-0647
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In the Matter of Energy Service Company Price Reporting Requirements.
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12-M-0476
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Assess Certain Aspects of the Residential and Small Non-Residential Retail Energy Markets in New York State.
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POWER
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361
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14-E-0437
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to Schedule PSC. No. 220 and 214-Electricity, eff. 1/1/15 to revise Rule 42 - Merchant Function Charge by modifying the calculation of the Electricity Supply Uncollectible Expense and Working Capital on Purchased Power Cost components.
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362
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14-E-0420
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Amendments to PSC 3-Electricity, eff. 12/14/14, to make revisions to its Market Supply Charge for capacity related costs.
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363
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14-E-0483
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 220-Electricity, eff. 12/9/14 (postponed to 12/15/14), to make modifications of a "housekeeping" nature to update language and references and delete obsolete language.
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364
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14-E-0272
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Amendments to PSC 10-Electricity, eff. 1/1/15, to make revisions related to the purchase and sale of SO2 and NOx emissions allowance through the MAC/MSC mechanisms.
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365
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14-E-0384
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T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES, INC. - Petition for Approval Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law for the Acquisition of Common Stock.
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366
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14-E-0363
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VILLAGE OF LITTLE VALLEY - Amendments to PSC 1-Electricity, eff. 12/1/14 (postponed to 12/16/14), to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $299,577 or 21%.
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367
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There is no item 367.
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368
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13-T-0077
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendment to Homer City to Stolle Road 345 kV Transmission Facility to Construct a Substation.
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369
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12-E-0400
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CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY, LLC - Petition to Mothball Generating Units 1 and 2.
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370
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14-E-0372
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BINGHAMTON BOP LLC - Petition for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Establishing a Lightened Regulatory Regime.
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371
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12-E-0577
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Repowering Alternatives to Utility Transmission Reinforcements.
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WATER
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461
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13-W-0486
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SARATOGA WATER SERVICES, INC. and LAKEVIEW OUTLETS, INC. - Joint Petition for a Declaratory Ruling Concerning the Provision of Water Service to Malta Town Commons, 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.
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462
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14-W-0225
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UNITED WATER NEW ROCHELLE INC. - Petition for Approval of use of Sensus Radio Frequency FlexNet 510M and 520M devices in New York.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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09-M-0527
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Proceeding to Examine Issues Related to a Universal Service Fund - Petition of Verizon New York, Inc. for partial rehearing, clarification, or reconsideration of the Commission’s October 3, 2014 Order Implementing Access Charge Reform.
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562
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14-C-0308
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BRICK SKIRT HOLDINGS, INC., DFT TELEPHONE HOLDING COMPANY, LLC, DFT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DUNKIRK AND FREDONIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, CASSADAGA TELEPHONE CORPORATION, DFT LOCAL SERVICE CORP. and BRIGHTON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION - Petition for Authority to Transfer and Acquire Shares of Capital Stock and Other Transactions.
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563
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14-C-0182
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NEUSTAR, INC. - Petition for Approval of NPA Relief Plan for the 631 Area Code.
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564
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14-C-0303
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MR. ABRAHAM FRIEDMAN/VERIZON NEW YORK INC. Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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CABLE
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661
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14-V-0407
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Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.
CABLEVISION OF WAPPINGERS FALLS, INC./TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
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14-V-0411
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF TUSTEN, SULLIVAN COUNTY.
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14-V-0412
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF TAYLOR, CORTLAND COUNTY.
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14-V-0444
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS/TOWN OF AUSTERLITZ, COLUMBIA COUNTY.
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14-V-0445
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CABLEVISION OF ROCKLAND/RAMAPO, LLC/VILLAGE OF TUXEDO PARK, ORANGE COUNTY.
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662
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14-V-0478
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 13 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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663
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14-V-0226
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town/Village of Harrison, Westchester 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, January 8, 2015, 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.
