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In New York, a hydropower developer may need to obtain a CECPN from the Commission for the construction of a transmission line extension project that is outside the primary transmission line approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or for transmission lines associated with a qualifying hydropower facility with a nameplate capacity of 5MW or less. N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §121(1), Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need; N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §120(2), Definitions.
An electric transmission line of a design capacity of one hundred twenty-five (125) kilovolts; or more extending a distance of one (1) mile or more, or; A electric transmission line of one hundred (100) kilovolts or more and less than one hundred twenty-five (125) kilovolts or more, extending a distance of ten (10) miles or more, including associated equipment.” N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §120 (2), Definitions. Hydropower
A major utility transmission facility does not include a transmission line located wholly underground in a city with a population in excess of one hundred twenty-five (125) thousand or a primary transmission line approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in connection to a hydroelectric facility. N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §120(2), Definitions. However, a developer may need a CECPN for transmission line extension projects outside the primary transmission line approved by FERC, or transmission lines associated with a qualifying hydroelectricity facility with a nameplate capacity of 5 MW or less, if that extension otherwise meets the definition of "major utility transmission facility." N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §120(2), Definitions. 8-NY-c.3 — Initiate Pre-Application Consultation
The Commission encourages developers early in the planning phase of a project to consult informally with stakeholders. The Certification Review Process for Major Electric and Fuel Gas Transmission Guide, at p. 9. 8-NY-c.4 — Publish Notice of the Application for Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need
The developer must submit a copy of the Application to the following: Each municipality in which any portion of the project is located, both as primarily proposed and in the alternative locations listed;
A summary of any studies which have been made regarding the environmental impact of the project, and a description of those studies; A statement explaining the need for the facility; and
a description of the comparative merits and detriments of each location submitted, and a statement of the reasons why the primary proposed location is best suited for the facility. N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §122(1), Application for a Certificate.
The developer must also submit with the Application proof of service that the developer sent a copy of the Application to the following: Each municipality in which any portion of the project is located, both as primarily proposed and in the alternative locations listed;
The Commission must review the Application for completeness and notify the developer of any deficiencies within thirty (30) days after receiving the filing. The Certification Review Process for Major Electric and Fuel Gas Transmission Guide, at p. 10.
The Commission may request additional information, and/or notify the applicant (developer) of a particular deficiency with the Application. 16 CCR-NY §§ 17.3-17.4, Matters Relative to All Applications; The Certification Review Process for Major Electric and Fuel Gas Transmission Guide, at p. 10. 8-NY-c.9 — Hold Pre-hearing Conference (If Applicable)
Formulate or simplify issues; Arrange for the exchange of testimony and exhibits; Limit the number of witnesses; Set schedules, or Otherwise expedite the orderly conduct of the proceeding. 16 CCR-NY § 4.4, Pre-Hearing Conference. 8-NY-c.10 to 8-NY-c.12 — Publish Notice of Public Hearing
The Commission must hold a public hearing regarding the Application within sixty (60) to ninety (90) days after receipt of a complete Application. N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law § 123(1), Hearing on Application for Certificate. The Commission will conduct the hearing in accordance to 16 CCR-NY § 4.51 et seq., Hearings. The Commission must provide notice of the hearing prior to the date of the hearing. 16 CCR-NY § 4.2, Notice. The notice must include the time and place of each hearing determined by the Commission. 16 CCR-NY § 4.2, Notice. Only parties to a proceeding may present evidence and examine and cross-examine witnesses. 16 CCR-NY § 4.3(a), Parties. However, “any person may ask the presiding officer for permission to intervene.” The Commission will likely grant a petition of intervention if the intervention “is likely to contribute to the development of a complete record or is otherwise fair and in the public interest.” 16 CCR-NY § 4.3(c)(1), Parties. At any time in the proceeding, an individual may comment on a proposed project, i.e., Application. Any interested party may submit written comments electronically or via mail to the Secretary of the Commission, filling out a New York Public Service Proceeding Comment Form on the Commission’s website or calling the Commission’s Opinion Line. The Certification Review Process for Major Electric and Fuel Gas Transmission Guide, at p. 15. 8-NY-c.13 — Does the Commission Approve the Application?
The Commission analyzes the views of the parties, including the applicant (developer), the New York State Department of Public Service Staff, other State government agencies, and organizations, as well as those members of the public who submitted comments electronically, orally, or in writing. In making a decision to either grant or deny the application, the Commission must determine:
That the location conforms with applicable state and local laws, except that the Commission may refuse to apply local laws determined to be unreasonably restrictive in view of the existing technology, cost, economics or needs of the consumers; and That the construction and operation of the facility is in the public interest. N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §126(1), The Decision; The Certification Review Process for Major Electric and Fuel Gas Transmission Guide, at p. 14. If the Commission denies the Application, the Commission must file, with its order, an opinion stating in full its reasons for the denial. N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §126(1), The Decision.
Any party aggrieved by any order issued on an Application may petition for rehearing pursuant to N.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §22, Rehearing Before the Commission within thirty (30) days after a written decision is issued. 8-NY-c.16 — Appeal Decision (If Applicable)
After the Commission has issued a decision on a petition for rehearing, any interested person may appeal the decision by the Commission to the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court with one hundred and twenty (120) days pursuant to N.Y. Civ. Pract. L. and Rules §7801 et seq.
Note: A developer may elect to submit an EM&CP earlier on in the certification process, along with the developer’s application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. (See 8-NY-c.6 – Application for Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need). 8-NY-c.20 – Provide Notice of Developer’s Environmental Management and Construction Plan
The Commission reviews the developer’s detailed EM&CP and any comments received from interested stakeholders. At this point in the review process, the Commission will not adopt any stakeholder suggestions that are inconsistent with the previously issued certification. If the Commission finds that the developer’s detailed EM&CP is not consistent with the Commission’s determination to issue the CEPCN, or is not appropriate to the circumstances, the Commission provides the developer with an opportunity to revise the EM&CP.
N.Y. Pub. Ser. Law §§ 120-130, Siting of Major Utility Transmission Facilities16 CCR-NY §§ 85-88, Certificates of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need16 CCR-NY §§21.1 et seq., Summary of Legal Requirements16 CCR-NY §§ 17.3-17.4, Matters Relative to All Applications16 CCR-NY §§ 4 et seq., HearingsN.Y. Pub. Serv. Law §22, Rehearing Before the CommissionN.Y. Civ. Pract. L. and Rules §7801 et seq.
New York Public Service Commission – The Certification Review Process for Major Electric and Fuel Gas Transmission Facilities GuideNew York Public Service Proceeding Comment Form
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