N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 §§ 85-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 85-3.1 - Definitions

As used in this Subpart:

(a)Right-of-way shall mean:

(1) real property that is used or authorized to be used for electric utility purposes; or

(2) real property owned or controlled by or under the jurisdiction of the State, a distribution utility, or a State public authority including by means of ownership, lease or easement, that is used or authorized to be used for transportation or canal purposes.

(b)Site shall mean the right-of-way, including necessary extensions or expansions; all areas adjacent to or intersecting the right-of-way that may be impacted by construction activities; and areas not adjacent to the right-of-way that will be used during construction or maintenance of the facility and associated equipment, such as staging yards, parking, equipment storage areas, access roads, and temporary work areas.

(c)Expedited process shall mean a process for proceedings on applications for a major electric transmission facility that is completed in all respects, including a final decision by the commission, within nine months from the date of a determination by the secretary of the commission that an application is deemed complete; except that, if the applicant notices the application for settlement, the nine-month timeframe shall be tolled until such time that settlement discussions are suspended.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 §§ 85-3.1

Adopted New York State Register May 5, 2021/Volume XLIII, Issue 18, eff. 4/16/2021