State Senate Begins Review of PSC Nominees

The New York State Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Darrel J. Aubertine, is scheduled to begin Senate consideration of the nominations of Patricia L. Acampora and Garry Brown to the New York State Public Service Commission at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Room 412 LOB. Both nominees, sitting commissioners whose terms have expired, were nominated for full six-year terms.

For background see

• Governor Paterson Renominates Two PSC Commissioners;
• In a New York Minute, Governor Paterson Appoints and Senate Confirms James Larocca as New PSC Commissioner;
• Public Interest Coalition Urges Transparency in Selection Process for PSC Commissioners;
• Will Governor Paterson Repurpose the Public Service Commission to Protect Consumers?
• More New PSC Commissioners Coming Soon?;
• Governor Spitzer Nominates NYISO Executive for PSC Post.