Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 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
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PSC Case
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POWER
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301
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14-E-0068
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In the Matter of Establishing Policies and Procedures Regarding Transmission Planning for Public Policy Purposes.
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302
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13-E-0550
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In the Matter of the December 15, 2013 Electric Emergency Plan Review.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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501
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13-M-0025
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In the Matter of Outages Caused by Hurricane Sandy. Telephone Network Restoration.
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No items will be considered on the Regular Agenda for GAS, GENERAL, WATER 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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12-G-0256
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ALLIANCE ENERGY TRANSMISSIONS LLC and SENECA POWER PARTNERS, L.P. - Joint Verified Petition for an Emergency Order Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 65(1) and a Declaratory Ruling Approving Affiliate Rate.
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162
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13-T-0534
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ALLIANCE ENERGY TRANSMISSIONS-SYRACUSE, LLC - Petition to Amend its Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Relocate 1,720 Feet of Pipeline in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County.
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163
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13-G-0216
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BINKIS LANDSCAPE, INC. - In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Binkis Landscape, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
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14-G-0063
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NORTH SEA PLUMBING & HEATING CO., INC. - In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against North Sea Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
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14-G-0064
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WATSON WESTERHEIDE - In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Watson Westerheide for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation.
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14-G-0065
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PECKHAM ROAD CORP - In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Peckham Road Corp for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid.
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14-G-0066
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SHINING STAR LANDSCAPING INC. - In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Shining Star Landscaping Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
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GENERAL
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261
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10-G-0347
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MS. MARTHA ALBINO/CONSOLIDATED EDISON OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision.
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13-E-0413
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MS. THERESA ANN CLARNER/MS. VIELCA PEREZ AND MR. JOSE MOLINA/CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Appeal of Informal Hearing Decision. Economic Development Plan.
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262
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12-E-0201
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Electric Service.
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12-G-0202
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations for Gas Service. Economic Development Plan.
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POWER
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361
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14-E-0020
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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION D/B/A NATIONAL GRID - Amendments to PSC 220-Electricity, eff. 4/1/14, to make revisions of a "housekeeping" nature.
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362
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11-E-0176
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In the Matter of the Commission's Implementation of Certain Provisions of the Recharge New York Power Program Act - Amendments to PSC 120-Electricity, PSC 220-Electricity and PSC 19-Electricity, eff. 9/1/14, to implement the Agricultural Consumer Electricity Cost Discount Program.
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363
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14-E-0004
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NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION - Amendments to PSC 120-Electricity, eff. 5/1/14, to make revisions of a "housekeeping" nature.
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364
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14-E-0005
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TWO COOPER SQUARE, LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 37 East 4th Street, New York Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company, Inc.
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365
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13-E-0012
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DYNEGY DANSKAMMER, LLC - Petition for Waiver of the Generation Facility Retirement Notice Period and Requesting Other Related Relief.
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366
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13-E-0048
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Petition for Approval to Recover Deferred Incremental Costs.
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367
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13-E-0522
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RIVERVIEW COMMONS I LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 168-176 North Water Street, Rochester, Located in the Territory of Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation.
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368
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13-E-0508
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93 WORTH LLC - Petition to Submeter Electricity at 93 Worth Street, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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369
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11-E-0651
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CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of Deferred Incremental Costs Associated with Tropical Storm lrene For Rate Year Ended June 30, 2012.
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370
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12-E-0503
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Review Generation Retirement Contingency Plans. Retail Energy Supply Association Petition for Rehearing.
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371
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There is no item 371.
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372
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13-E-0573
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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. - Tariff filing to make revisions to its Demand Response Programs: Rider S - Commercial System Relief Program, Rider U - Distribution Load Relief Program, Rider P - Purchases of Installed Capacity Program and Rider V - Emergency Demand Response Program.
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WATER
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461
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13-W-0485
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SNOW LAKE UTILITIES CORP. - Petition for Approval to transfer its stocks.
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462
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11-W-0600
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ANTLERS OF RAQUETTE LAKE - Petition for Approval to Abandon its Water System.
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463
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13-W-0548
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CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE - Petition Pursuant to Chapter 433 of the Laws of 2013 Related to Fire Hydrant Service.
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13-W-0553
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VILLAGE OF HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON - Petition for Authorization to Distribute Public Safety Infrastructure Costs Across Water Rate Base in Hastings-on-Hudson.
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13-W-0577
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VILLAGE OF DOBBS FERRY - Petition to Distribute Public Safety Infrastructure Costs Across Water Rate Base in the Village of Dobbs Ferry.
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13-W-0578
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VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER - Petition to Distribute Public Safety Infrastructure Costs Across Water Rate Base in the Village of Port Chester.
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13-W-0579
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VILLAGE OF PELHAM MANOR - Petition to Distribute Public Safety Infrastructure Costs Across Water Rate Base in the Village of Pelham Manor.
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13-W-0581
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VILLAGE OF ARDSLEY - Petition to Distribute Public Safety Infrastructure Costs Across Water Rate Base in the Village of Ardsley.
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464
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14-W-0006
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UNITED WATER WESTCHESTER INC. AND UNITED WATER NEW ROCHELLE INC. - Verified Joint Petition for Approval, Pursuant to New York State Public Service Law Sections 108 and 89-h, to Merge and Become United Water Westchester Inc. Determination of Significance Pursuant to SEQRA.
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465
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13-W-0246
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UNITED WATER NEW YORK INC. - Verified Petition for Implementation of a Long-Term Water Supply Surcharge, And Related Tariff Amendment. Interlocutory Appeal Filed by the Town of Ramapo.
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466
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11-W-0059
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WEST VALLEY CRYSTAL WATER COMPANY, INC. - Petition for Permission to Establish Financing for Capital Improvements.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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561
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14-C-0038
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CENTURYLINK, INC.; QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.; QWEST SERVICES CORP.; QWEST COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LLC; EMBARQ CORPORATION AND EMBARQ COMMUNICATIONS INC. - Joint Petition for Authority, Under Sections 99, 100 and 101 of the Public Service Law, to Complete an Internal Corporate Restructuring.
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562
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07-C-0349
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CHAMPLAIN TELEPHONE COMPANY - Amendments to PSC No. 8 - Telephone. eff. 3/1/14, to increase basic residential and business local service rates.
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563
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14-C-0016
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JAMES J. AMOROSO/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-0008
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COMCAST OF NEW YORK, LLC - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Beekman, Rockland County.
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14-V-0011
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS LONG ISLAND CORPORATION - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Garden City, New York.
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14-V-0033
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Westport, NY. Essex County.
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14-V-0040
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC, D/B/A TIME WARNER CABLE - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Prospect, Oneida County.
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14-V-0050
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TIME WARNER CABLE - Petition for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County.
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662
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13-V-0576
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TOWN OF HARDENBURGH, ULSTER COUNTY - Petition for a Waiver of the Requirements of 16 NYCRR, Section 894.1 Through 894.4 in Order to Expedite the Franchising Process.
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663
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13-V-0552
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TOWN OF LONG LAKE - Petition for a Waiver of the Requirements of 16 NYCRR, Section 894.1 Through 894.4 in Order to Expedite the Franchise Process.
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664
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14-V-0025
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TIME WARNER CABLE NORTHEAST LLC - Petition for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Williamstown, Oswego 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, April 24, 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.
