New York A11462 requires the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge to oversee rate case settlement negotiations.

New York A11462 mandates that the Department of Public Service assign an administrative law judge to preside over all rate case settlement negotiations. The judge or judges must have received training in mediation and facilitation. They will oversee the settlement process to ensure it is orderly, consistent, fair, and efficient. The judges will coordinate scheduling and facilitate meetings. The Department of Public Service will create and share public standards explaining how the settlement process is organized and administered.

New York A11462 requires the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge to oversee rate case settlement negotiations.

New York A11462 mandates that the Department of Public Service assign an administrative law judge to preside over all rate case settlement negotiations. The judge or judges must have received training in mediation and facilitation. They will oversee the settlement process to ensure it is orderly, consistent, fair, and efficient. The judges will coordinate scheduling and facilitate meetings. The Department of Public Service will create and share public standards explaining how the settlement process is organized and administered.