New York S09932 mandates the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge to oversee policy proceedings before the Public.

New York S09932 amends the public service law to require the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge to oversee policy proceedings before the Public Service Commission. These judges, who must have received mediation and facilitation training, will manage procedural aspects of the proceedings, including scheduling, resolving disputes, and facilitating meetings. The Department of Public Service will be considered a party in these policy proceedings, which involve electricity, gas, steam, or water system planning and industry-wide aspects of service provision.

New York S09932 mandates the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge to oversee policy proceedings before the Public.

New York S09932 amends the public service law to require the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge to oversee policy proceedings before the Public Service Commission. These judges, who must have received mediation and facilitation training, will manage procedural aspects of the proceedings, including scheduling, resolving disputes, and facilitating meetings. The Department of Public Service will be considered a party in these policy proceedings, which involve electricity, gas, steam, or water system planning and industry-wide aspects of service provision.