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News From New York State Public Service Commission
News from New York State Public Service Commission
For more information contact: James Denn, 518-474-7080
PSC Seeks Comments on NYRI Transmission Line
Public Statement Hearings to be Seen on Internet
ALBANY, NY (10/17/2008)(readMedia)--
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold 13 public information forums and public statement hearings concerning a proposal by New York Regional Interconnect, Inc. (NYRI), to construct a new, high-voltage direct current transmission line from National Grid's substation in the Town of Marcy and Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's substation in the Town of New Windsor. The proposed line is approximately 190 miles in length.
To help the public to stay informed and follow the proceeding more closely, the Commission will for the first time webcast all of the NYRI public statement hearings over the Internet.
Public information forums and public statement hearings will be held as follows:
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Madison County MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 Colgate University 13 Oak Drive J. C. Colgate Hall of Presidents Hamilton, NY Information Forums: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearings: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Otsego County TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 Foot Hills Performing Arts Center* 24 Market Street Oneonta, NY Information Forums: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearings: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. *different location than previously announced
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Oneida County WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 Mohawk Valley Community College 1101 Sherman Drive MVCC Theater Utica, NY Information Forums: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearings: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Orange County TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 Kuhl's Highland House 512 Highland Avenue Extension Middletown, NY Information Forum: 1:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearing: 2:00 p.m.
Valley Central School High School Campus 1175 State Route 17K Montgomery, NY Information Forum: 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearing: 7:00 p.m.
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Sullivan County WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 Delaware Community Center, aka Callicoon Youth Center, Inc. 8 Creamery Road Callicoon, NY Information Forum: 1:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearing: 2:00 p.m.
Sullivan West Central High School 6604 State Route 52 Lake Huntington, NY Information Forum: 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearing: 7:00 p.m.
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Delaware County WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008 Hancock Central School High School Campus 67 Education Lane Hancock, New York Information Forum: 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearing: 7:00 p.m.
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Chenango County THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008 Chenango County Council for the Arts 27 West Main Street Norwich, NY Information Forums: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Public Statement Hearings: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Information Forums and Public Statement Hearings
The information forums will be presented by the Staff of the Department of Public Service (Department) and will address the details of the administration of the proceeding under the Department's rules and modes of operation.
Following the information forums, the public will have an opportunity to present their comments at the hearing before the Administrative Law Judges assigned by the Commission to this proceeding. A verbatim transcript of the hearing will be made for inclusion in the record of this proceeding.
All statements and comments received by the Administrative Law Judges and the Commission will be placed in the public case file and are available for public inspection in the Commission's Files Office in its Albany offices, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza.
It is not necessary to make an appointment in advance or to present written material in order to speak at the public statement hearing. Speakers will be called after completing a card requesting time to speak. The hearing will remain open and will continue until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements are made.
Disabled persons requiring special accommodations may place a collect call to the Department's Human Resource Management Office at (518) 474-2520 as soon as possible.
Webcast of the Hearings
The public statement hearings will be broadcast on the Internet. The broadcast can be viewed by accessing http://www.NewYorkAdmin.com and clicking on New York State Public Service Commission (Real Player software is required and may be downloaded from the Web site). Viewing of some broadcasts may be on a delayed basis. The Commission has no financial interest in the Web site, its management, maintenance or administration.
Other Ways to Comment
In addition to the public statement hearings, comments may be mailed to Jaclyn A. Brilling, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, NY 12223-1350. Your comments should refer to "Case 06-T-0650-NYRI Transmission Line Proceeding."
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 select English or Spanish and press "1" to leave comments about the electric facility proposal.
Internet: Comments may also be submitted via the "PSC Comment Form" in the "Consumer Assistance" section accessed through the Commission's www.dps.state.ny.us
Web site or via the "Contact Us" link at http://www.AskPSC.com. Many libraries offer free Internet access.
Review the Proposal
NYRI's application for the proposed transmission facility can be viewed at the local libraries listed below:
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Afton Free Library 105 A Main Street Afton, NY 13730 |
Andes Public Library 242 Main Street, PO Box 16 Andes, NY 13731
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Bainbridge Free Library 13 North Main Street Bainbridge, NY 13733 |
Broome County Public Library 185 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901
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Cannon Free Library 40 Elm Street Delhi, NY 13753-1283 |
Clayville Library Association 2265 Oneida Street Clayville, NY 13322
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Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Avenue Deer Park, NY 11729 |
Deposit Free Library 159 Front Street Deposit, NY 13754
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Dunham Public Library 76 Main Street Whitesboro, NY 13492 |
Earlville Free Library 6 North Main Street Earlville, NY 13332
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Frankfort Free Library 123 Frankfort Street Frankfort, NY 13340 |
Franklin Free Library 334 Main Street Franklin, NY 13775
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George Bullis Memorial Library 101 Main Street Maybrook, NY 12543 |
Goshen Public Library & Historical Society 203 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924
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Greenville Public Library PO Box 8, North Street Greenville, NY 12083 |
Guernsey Memorial Library 3 Court Street Norwich, NY 13776
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Hamilton Public Library 13 Broad Street Hamilton, NY 13346 |
Hamptonburgh Community Reading Center Church Street Campbell Hall, NY 10916
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Harris Memorial Library 334 Main Street, PO Box 470 Otego, NY 13825 |
Highland Falls Library 179 Main Street Highland Falls, NY 10928-1898
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Huntington Memorial Library 62 Chestnut Street Oneonta, NY 13820 |
Ilion Free Public Library 78 West Street Ilion, NY 13357-1797
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Liberty Public Library 189 North Main Street Liberty, NY 12754 |
Louise Adelia Read Memorial Library 104 Read Street Hancock, NY 13783
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Middletown Thrall Library 11-19 Depot Street Middletown, NY 10940 |
Montgomery Free Library 133 Clinton Street Montgomery, NY 12549-1195
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New Berlin Library 15 South Main Street PO Box J New Berlin, NY 13411-0306 |
New Hartford Public Library 2 Library Lane New Hartford, NY 13413
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New York Mills Public Library 399 Main Street New York Mills, NY 13417 |
Oxford Memorial Library 8 Fort Hill Park PO Box 552 Oxford, NY 13830
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Sherburne Public Library 2 East State Street Sherburne, NY 13460 |
Unadilla Public Library 193 Main Street PO Box 632 Unadilla, NY 13849-0632
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Utica Public Library 303 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501 |
Wallkill Public Library 7 Bona Venture Wallkill, NY 12589
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Waterville Public Library 206 White Street Waterville, NY 13480 |
Western Sullivan Public Library Delaware Free Branch 40 Lower Main Street Callicoon, NY 12723
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Western Sullivan Public Library Jeffersonville Branch 19 Center Street Jeffersonville, NY 12748 |
Western Sullivan Public Library Tusten-Cochecton Branch 198 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 |
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