Public Service Commission calendars and notes of conferences
Series Number
A0776
Summary
This series consists of conference calendars and conference notes documenting decisions rendered by the Public Service Commission at its meetings. Records pertain to issues such as rate increases, licenses, permits, etc.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of a card index to Public Service Commission unified case files and Second District case files. Cards are typewritten originals or photostat copies. Cards contain name of company, agency, or individual involved in the case; case number; related case numbers; title or summary of case; name of complainant; date received; and date closed. The index does not contain any cards for cases concerning railroad companies.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Unofficial transcripts of public meetings ("session minutes")
Series Number
19593
Summary
This series consists of verbatim transcripts of the commission's public meetings prepared by a private stenographic service. These unofficial transcripts are created in order to serve as a fuller documentation of meeting discussions than that provided by the official minutes. Each transcript contains a statement that the document has not been reviewed, edited, or corrected and should not be used for any legal actions or proceedings.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
These records were produced or gathered during a two-year investigation of the Public Service Commission. Most records relate to the "Thompson Commission's" regulation of transportation companies rather than utility companies. The majority pertain to issues involved in constructing the New York City rapid transit system including its design, financing, letting contracts, supervising building, and auditing companies involved in projects. Other records focus on methods of issuing stock and providing security for shareholders in financing large-scale public projects.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee Appointed to Investigate the Public Service Commissions
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of conference minutes held by the Public Service Commission. Minutes contain the date the conference was held, members present, the place where the conference was held, the actions decided upon by the commissioners concerning various penalty cases, and resolutions that were passed.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Public Service Commission First District gas and electric company corporate and franchise document files
Series Number
15904
Summary
This series consists of various documents filed by gas and electric utilities in New York City and adjacent counties as required by state law: copies of certificates of incorporation; transcripts of corporate records relating to changes in capital stock, bond issues, and mortgages; consolidation and merger agreements; consents of local governments constituting franchises; deeds and mortgages; copies of court decisions affecting franchise rights; charts of corporate history and structure; and maps showing locations of utility lines.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission. First District
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Public Service Commission minutes of proceedings
Series Number
19535
Summary
This series consists of bound volumes of minutes documenting the Public Service Commission's review and approval of matters falling within its jurisdiction. This includes determining reasonable rates to be charged to consumers by the related utilities; supervising utility operations to ensure safe and adequate service; supervising the financing of utilities; certifying public need and environmental suitability of routes, construction, and utility operating plans; and promoting long-range planning by utilities.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Public Service Commission subject, correspondence, and utility files
Series Number
19738
Summary
These records document Harold A. Jerry's service as a member and later chairman of the Public Service Commission. The files consist of three record types: subject files, correspondence files, and utility files.
Creator
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Department of Public Service Citizens Advisory Council meeting transcripts
Series Number
19695
Summary
The Citizens Advisory Council was established by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in 1976 as a means to increase citizen involvement in, and promote understanding of, the commission's mission. The council was abolished in 1980. This series consists of verbatim accounts of the Citizens Advisory Council's meetings with PSC commissioners and agency staff. Meeting transcripts were prepared for all council meetings (1976-1980) except for the first and the last meetings. Transcripts include discussion, comments, and recommendations.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Public Service. Citizens Advisory Council
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.