Steuben-Chemung Area Transmission Enhancement Project Public Hearing

A virtual information session and virtual public statement hearing will be held before the assigned Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) on: 

DATE: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 
TIME: Information Session: 5:00 p.m. 
Public Statement Hearing: 5:30 p.m. 

Register for the Hearing

Any person wishing to provide a public statement on the record during the virtual public statement hearing must register to do so by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, in accordance with the instructions set forth below.

Electronic Access: https://meetny-gov.webex.com  
Event Number: 2820 701 3290 
Password: Feb24-5pm 

Phone-Only Access: 1-929-251-9612 
Access Code: 2820 701 3290 
Password: 33224057 

During the virtual information session, members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions about the process and NYSEG’s Application. 

To register and provide a statement electronically: 

Participants who would like to provide a statement and will log in to the hearing electronically must register by the date and time indicated above by clicking the “Register” button above, and providing all requested information. After registration is complete, registrants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the event. When logging in to participate in the hearing on the appropriate date and time, participants will be asked to “select audio system.” It is recommended that participants select “call me” or “call using computer.” The “call me” option will require participants to enter their phone number. 

To register and provide a statement by phone: 

Any participant who cannot log in to the virtual hearing electronically may participate by phone. Call-in participants wishing to make a statement at the hearing must register to do so by the date and time indicated above by calling 1-800-342-3330, following the prompts to the appropriate hearing, and then providing their first name and last name, address, and phone number. On the date and time of the hearing, dial 1-929-251- 9612 and enter the access code and phone-in password listed above. 

To listen to the hearing without making a statement: 

Any interested person may listen to the hearing by calling 1-929-251-9612 and entering the access code and phone-in password listed above. All participants will be muted upon entry into the hearing. Each person who registered to speak will be called upon to make a statement. The ALJ will continue the hearing until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements to submit comments have been made. Reasonable time limits may be set for each speaker as necessary to afford the speakers an opportunity to be heard. It is requested that lengthy comments be submitted in writing and summarized for oral presentation. A verbatim transcript of the hearing will be made and posted to the Department of Public Service’s (Department) website. 

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations should call the Department’s Human Resources Management Office at 518-473-9463 as soon as possible. TDD users may request a sign language interpreter by placing a call through the New York Relay Service at 711. Individuals with difficulty understanding or reading English are encouraged to call the Department at 1-800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this Notice.

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Case 25-T-0246 - Petition of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law, for the Steuben-Chemung Area Transmission Enhancement Project.

On April 16, 2025, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) filed an application pursuant to Public Service Law Article VII (Application) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for authorization to rebuild, construct, operate, and maintain the 52-mile long, 230 kilovolt Steuben-Chemung Area Transmission Enhancement Project (Project). The proposed Project transverses the Towns of Cohocton, Avoca, Bath, Campbell, Hornby, and the Village of Savona, in Steuben County, and the City and Town of Elmira, and the Towns of Catlin, Veteran, and Horseheads, in Chemung County. 

The Project involves NYSEG’s existing Lines 68, 69, 72, and 74, beginning at the Canandaigua Substation in the Town of Cohocton to the Stoney Ridge Substation (23.5 miles); running from the Stoney Ridge Substation in the Town of Campbell to the Hillside Substation in the City of Elmira (27 miles); and ending with a segment running from the Hillside Substation to the Watercure Substation in the Town of Elmira (1.5 miles). The Project location is detailed in Exhibit 2 of the Application and associated figures. NYSEG’s Application proposes to rebuild the Project within both the existing right-of-way (ROW) and within a new and expanded ROW. 

The Project will entail the use of temporary transmission lines in certain areas during construction.2 NYSEG will need to acquire additional property rights for the Project to (1) expand the width of the existing ROW; (2) enhance NYSEG’s rights on the existing ROW; (3) establish a new ROW for the Project; and (4) obtain temporary property rights for construction access. NYSEG also may need to acquire additional rights outside of the Project ROW to selectively remove trees if they pose a danger risk. Under New York State Law, the Public Service Commission (Commission) may adopt or reject NYSEG’s proposal, in whole or in part, or modify it. In doing so, the Commission will consider input from those participating in this proceeding and the public.