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On May 19, 2026 Staff of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC)  filed its service draft proposed revisions to Part 230 (100-Foot Rule) on the rights, requirements, and responsibilities of utilities and applicants for gas.

As a companion to Staff’s filed proposed revision to Part 230 the NYPSC filed a  notice soliciting comments on Staff’s draft rule.

Interested stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the draft 100-foot rule Revisions by June 26, 2026.

The draft revisions to Part 230 make significant changes to how gas service extensions are funded and administered.

As background the New York PSC opened this proceeding to consider broad issues related to planning by the natural gas utilities.

Among other things, the revisions eliminate the traditional 100-foot rule for residential customers and instead require them to pay the full cost of all infrastructure needed to provide service, including mains, service lines, connections, and appurtenant facilities.

For non-residential customers, a limited entitlement remains, allowing up to 100 feet of infrastructure at no cost, but applicants must pay for any additional facilities.

The revisions also prohibit utilities from providing extra infrastructure for free beyond these defined limits. The proposal removes prior subsidy mechanisms, including the concept of adjusted gas revenue and related surcharge credits and refunds. It also introduces stricter payment requirements, requiring applicants to pay deposits before construction and the full cost of facilities before receiving service.

Surcharges are now restricted, requiring PSC approval and limited to economic development or affordable housing purposes, with a shorter cost-recovery period. In addition, the revisions enhance transparency by requiring utilities to list all appurtenant facilities in their tariffs and to provide customers with information on non-fossil fuel alternatives.

This also establishes cost-sharing provisions so that when multiple customers connect to the same main within a set period, costs are more equitably distributed.

The revisions also clarify that utilities remain responsible for the maintenance, replacement, and safety of all gas infrastructure, regardless of who paid for its installation.