ALBANY – The evidentiary hearings on the proposed high-voltage electric transmission line currently under review by state regulators begin today in Albany.

The administrative law judges assigned to preside over the year-long review of New York Regional Interconnect’s Article VII application, Jeffrey Stockholm and Michelle Phillips, have set aside six weeks for the proceedings where direct testimony and exhibits will be entered into the official record. During that time, active parties will also have an opportunity to cross examine witnesses regarding their testimony.

The hearings will be broadcast in real time over the Internet, at www.NewYorkAdmin.com. RealPlayer is needed to view the broadcast and can be downloaded from the site if needed.

Parties scheduled to testify include NYRI, the staff of the Public Service Commission, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, New York Independent System Operator and Communities Against Regional Interconnect.