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Provides for a priority call system for use in connection with emergency disconnections of utilities, service coverage and oversight of response time
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Marc Alessi
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BILL NUMBER:S8304
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to providing for a priority call system for use in connection with emergency disconnections of utilities, service coverage and oversight of response time in connection with the emergency disconnection of utilities
Purpose
The bill provides for a priority call system for use in connection with emergency disconnections of utilities, service coverage and oversight of response time.
Summary of provisions
Section 1- The public service law is amended by adding a new section 46-a.
Section 2- Section 65 of the public service law is amended by adding a new subdivision 12.
Section 3- Section 66 of the public service law is amended by adding a new subdivision 29.
Section 4- Section 80 of the public service law is amended by adding a new subdivision 13.
Section 5- contains effective date.
Justification
To have a process dealing with disconnecting a power source during an emergency - such as a fire - is extremely important. currently, the utility company is responsible for the disconnection and firefighters are unable to do their job until the utility cuts the power to a building. Low staffing ratios and inadequate process and procedures have lead to delays in such instances. This legislation will put in place processes and procedures to comply with emergency shut offs and create a mechanism for review to improve response time.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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