NY A01453

Establishes a citizen advisory panel within the Department of Public Service consisting of 9 members (6 permanent, 3 rotating) appointed to 4-year terms by the department chair

Requires geographic representation with members from Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties), New York City (5 boroughs), and Upstate New York, with rotating members serving on applications in their respective regions

Panel members must hold a 4-year college or graduate degree and have at least 5 years of experience in engineering, science, economics, or business

Prohibits members from holding other state or local offices or having any financial or employment ties to electric utilities operating in New York within the previous 10 years

Panel reviews certificate applications for major electric generating facilities within 30-60 days and prepares advisory reports covering economic analysis, environmental considerations, alternatives, and recommendations, though reports carry no legal authority