New York S09933 mandates the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge for rate case settlement negotiations.

New York S09933 amends the public service law to require the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge for rate case settlement negotiations. These judges, trained in mediation and facilitation, will oversee the negotiation process to ensure it is orderly, consistent, fair, and efficient. They will establish negotiation structures, reduce barriers to participation, and encourage open communication. The judges can also act as mediators unless another party objects. The department will create and share public standards for the settlement process.

New York S09933 mandates the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge for rate case settlement negotiations.

New York S09933 amends the public service law to require the Department of Public Service to assign an administrative law judge for rate case settlement negotiations. These judges, trained in mediation and facilitation, will oversee the negotiation process to ensure it is orderly, consistent, fair, and efficient. They will establish negotiation structures, reduce barriers to participation, and encourage open communication. The judges can also act as mediators unless another party objects. The department will create and share public standards for the settlement process.