Notice of Public Hearing - Impact of the 2010-2011 State Budget on Department of Public Service (DPS), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Power Authority of the State of New York (PASNY).

ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUBJECT:

Impact of the 2010-2011 State Budget on Department of Public Service (DPS), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Power Authority of the State of New York (PASNY).

PURPOSE:

To review the implementation of the State Budget as it affects staffing levels and programs administered by the DPS, NYSERDA and PASNY.

ALBANY
Hamilton Hearing Room B
Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor
Albany, New York 12248

Wednesday
January 19, 2011
10:00 a.m.

Oral Testimony by Invitation Only.

The DPS plays an essential role in the regulation of electric, gas and steam service in New York. DPS assists the Public Service Commission (PSC) as it establishes service rates, investigates complaints by ratepayers and ensures safety standards are met by public utilities operating in New York. The hearing will examine how the enacted SFY 2010-2011 Budget has impacted the department's responsibilities and mission to ensure quality of service. Additionally, the hearing will focus on various energy efficiency, renewable energy and economic development programs administered by NYSERDA and PASNY.

Oral testimony will be accepted by invitation only. Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements. Written testimony will also be accepted and may be sent to the contact person listed on the reply form and/or may be submitted at the hearing registration desk.

In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of the Committee's interest in receiving written testimony from all sources.

In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities.

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill
Chairman, Committee on Energy

PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM

Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing on the impacts of SFY 2010-2011 Budget on PSC, NYSERDA and PASNY are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail it to:

Paul Esmond
Legislative Analyst
Assembly Committee on Energy
Room 520 - Capitol
Albany, New York 12248
Email: esmondp@assembly.state.ny.us
Phone: (518) 455-4363
Fax: (518) 455-5182

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