Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 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:
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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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15-G-0248
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In the Matter of Staff's Annual Analysis of Local Distribution Company Performance related to the Gas Safety Measures.
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GENERAL
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201
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14-E-0318
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service.
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14-G-0319
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service.
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202
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15-M-0270
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In the Matter of Annual Report on 2014 Energy Utility Service Quality Performance.
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POWER
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301
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15-E-0047
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In the Matter of the 2014 Compliance Report on Stray Voltage Testing and Inspections as Required by the Electric Safety Standards.
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302
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15-E-0179
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In the Matter of 2014 Electric Reliability Performance in New York State.
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303
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14-E-0423
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Develop Dynamic Load Management Programs.
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15-E-0186
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Petition to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
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15-E-0188
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Petition to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
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15-E-0189
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Petition to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
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15-E-0190
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ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Petition to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
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15-E-0191
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Petition to Effectuate Dynamic Load Management Programs.
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304
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13-E-0030
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service.
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15-E-0050
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service.
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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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14-G-0335
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In the Matter of Enforcement Proceedings for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753: Protection of Underground Facilities.
PRISMATIC DEVELOPMENT CORP./CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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14-G-0530
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VALENTE CONTRACTING CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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14-G-0536
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CASTER DRILLING ENTERPRISES, LLC/NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION.
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14-G-0541
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METRA INDUSTRIES, INC./ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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15-G-0056
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DANSON HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0070
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LEWIS PAVING CO. INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0216
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J. J. LANE CONSTRUCTION INC./NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0274
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BLUE JAY COMMUNICATIONS/CORNING NATURAL GAS CORPORATION.
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15-G-0275
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MJ JANSEN HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0276
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PERSI CONTRACTING CORP./KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0277
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BRANON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC./NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION.
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15-G-0278
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PALLADINO LAWN CARE LANDSCAPE/NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION, D/B/A NATIONAL GRID.
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15-G-0279
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TONY MONACO LANDSCAPING, INC./ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC.
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15-G-0280
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GREEN NY CORP./BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID NY.
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15-G-0281
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J. E. RUMINO LLC/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
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162
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12-G-0202
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 219-Gas, eff. 4/1/15 on a temporary basis, in compliance with Commission order issued March 15, 2013, to effectuate Rate Year 3 of a Three-Year Rate Plan.
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163
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13-G-0092
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Petition to Amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and to Exercise Gas Franchises in the Towns of Dannemora, Peru, Saranac and Champlain, the Villages of Dannemora and Champlain, and the City of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York.
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164
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13-G-0336
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law, for the Exercise of Gas Franchises in the Town and Village of Athens, Greene County.
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165
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14-G-0197
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Petition for Approval, Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law, for the Exercise of a Gas Franchise in the Town of North Salem, Westchester County.
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GENERAL
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261
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15-M-0261
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NATIONAL POWER & GAS, INC. - In the Matter to Seek Consequences Against National Power & Gas, Inc. for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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262
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15-S-0150
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EAST RIVER HOUSING CORPORATION - Petition for a Declaratory Ruling that it’s Power Plant is Exempt from Public Service Commission Regulation or, in the Alternative, will be Subject to Lightened and Incidental Regulation.
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263
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15-M-0259
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LIGHT POWER & GAS, LLC - In the Matter to Seek Consequences Against Light Power & Gas, LLC for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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264
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15-M-0262
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IPSUM SOLUTIONS, INC. - In the Matter to Seek Consequences Against Ipsum Solutions, Inc. for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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265
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15-M-0263
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ENGINEERED ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC - In the Matter to Seek Consequences Against Engineered Energy Solutions, LLC for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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266
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15-M-0247
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ENERGY YOUR WAY, LLC - In the Matter to Seek Consequences Against Energy Your Way, LLC for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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267
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15-M-0260
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SPECTRUM GAS & ELECTRIC, LLC - In the Matter to Seek Consequences Against Spectrum Gas & Electric, LLC for Violations of the Uniform Business Practices.
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268
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10-M-0651
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MARIA RICE/ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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269
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15-E-0092
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Tariff filing to revise Section 7.6 - Late Payment Charge contained in P.S.C. No. 3 - Electricity.
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15-G-0093
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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. - Tariff filing to revise Section 6.6 - Late Payment Charge contained in P.S.C. No. 4 - Gas.
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270
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07-M-0548
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. 2016 Budgets and Targets for Gas Energy Efficiency Programs.
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15-M-0252
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In the Matter of Utility Energy Efficiency Programs.
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271
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07-M-0548
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. Request of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to Reallocate Uncommitted SBC3 Funds.
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POWER
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361
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11-T-0068
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Petition for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Reconstruction of Approximately 14 Miles of 115 kV Double-Circuit Electric Transmission Facilities from the Mohican Substation in Saratoga County to the Battenkill Substation in Washington County.
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362
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13-T-0077
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION - Amendment to Homer City to Stolle Road 345 kV Transmission Facility to Construct a Substation - Formerly Case 26520.
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363
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15-E-0125
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QUADLOGIC CONTROLS CORP. - Petition for Approval of S-10T Residential Smart Meter.
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364
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03-E-0889
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QUEENS FRESH MEADOWS, LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at Queens Fresh Meadows, LLC, located at 188-02 64th Avenue, Flushing, New York located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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365
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14-E-0452
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CB FRONTIER LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 200 East 39th Street, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company, Inc.
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366
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14-E-0217
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RENAISSANCE CORPORATION OF ALBANY - Petition for Approval to Master Meter.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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09-C-0088
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RIVERBAY CORPORATION, INC./VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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562
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15-C-0264
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BARR TELL USA, INC. - Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.
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563
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15-C-0202
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FISHERS ISLAND TELEPHONE CORPORATION - Petition for the Approval and Authority to Obtain Term Debt in the Aggregate Amount of $900,000.
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564
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There is no item 564.
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565
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14-C-0248
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Approval Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 113(2) of a Proposed Allocation and Disposition of Certain Tax Refunds from the City of New York.
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CABLE
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661
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15-V-0196
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 64 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York
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662
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15-V-0135
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Petitions for Renewal of Cable Television Franchises.
CABLEVISION OF WAPPINGERS FALLS, INC./VILLAGE OF POMONA, ROCKLAND COUNTY.
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15-V-0140
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF NEWSTEAD, ERIE COUNTY.
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15-V-0147
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF INLET, HAMILTON COUNTY.
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15-V-0148
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC/TOWN OF PERTH, FULTON COUNTY.
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663
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15-V-0245
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TIME WARNER NY CABLE LLC - Petition for Approval of an Amendment of their Franchise with the City of Oneonta, Otsego County, Concerning the Franchise Fee.
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664
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15-V-0273
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VERIZON NEW YORK INC. - Petition for Orders of Entry for 54 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York.
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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, July 16, 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.