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Monday, April 4, 2011
1648 Third Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: (507) 289.3919
5. Applicability
âą âlarge energy facilityâ â any highâvoltageÂ
transmission line with a capacity of 200kV orÂ
more, and greater than 1,500 feet in length    Â
Minn. Stat. § 216B.2421, subd.2 (2)
âą The facility cannot be constructed or sited unlessÂ
the Commission issues a Certificate of Need (CN)Â
Minn. Stat. § 216B.243, subd.2
6. History & Process of Public UtilityÂ
Commission (PUC) Actions
⹠Certificate of Need (CON)  (Approved 5/22/09)
â Justify the Project Need
⹠Route Permit Application (Submitted 1/15/11)
â Review Preferred & Alternate Routes
â Make determination of final route
7. âą DraftÂ
EnvironmentalÂ
Impact StatementÂ
(EIS) (March 21,Â
2011)
â Characterize,Â
analyze, andÂ
compare routesÂ
and routeÂ
segments based onÂ
environmentalÂ
conditions
⹠Minnesota EIS PUC)
⹠Federal EIS (MN & WI) USDA Rural Utilities Service)
11. Double-Circuit 345kV with 69kV Underbuild
Single Pole Structure (Davit Arm)
(345kV) (345kV)
130-175 feet
(69kV)
ROW ROW
Edge Edge
150â-0â
(Required ROW) Source: CapX2020
12. Double-Circuit 345kV
Double Circuit 345kV
Double Circuit 345kV
Single Pole Structure (Davit Arm)
Single Pole Structure (Davit Arm)
Single Pole
(Davit Arm)
(345kV) (345kV)
130-175 feet
345kV Double-Circuit Single-Pole
Structure (Self-Weathering)
ROW ROW
Edge Edge
150â-0â Concrete Pier Foundation
with Anchor Belts
(Required ROW) Source: CapX2020
15. Single Circuit 161kV
Single Pole Structure (Davit Arm)
(161kV)
70-150 feet
ROW ROW
Edge Edge
80â-0â
(Required ROW)
Source: CapX2020
19. Environmental
Considerations Route Permit Impact
Application Statement
Engineering, Operation, Design, Construction
Construction
Human Settlement (including displacement, noise,
aesthetics, proximity to structures, cultural values,
recreation)
Public Services (Airports, Roadways, Railroads)
Public Health and Safety (including Electric &
Magnetic Fields, Stray Voltage)
Property Values
Existing Utilities
Land Use
Land-Based Economics (Agriculture, Forestry,
Mining)
Rare & Unique Natural Resources
Flora & Fauna
Water and Air Quality
Cultural Resources
Use of large electric power generation plant sites
Electric System Reliability
Irreversible Commitment of Resources
Design & Design Options to Max. Efficiencies
Cost
24. Potential Outcomes
⹠Mitigation Action
â Route selection
â Pole placement
â Site specific impacts (i.e. soil and rock removal, drain tileÂ
repair, temporary roads for construction, etc.)
âą Public can request additional information forÂ
clarificationÂ
â For example, CapX2020 will be required to provideÂ
additional information on the WI Draft EIS that specificallyÂ
addresses the WDNRâs concerns including:
⹠Proposed route impacts on existing DNR management plans
⹠Requested table of all state properties affected
⹠Requested more information on wetland impacts
25. Key Dates
⹠Draft EIS
â Public Meetings: April 12, 13, 14
â Public Comment Period Deadline: April 29, 2011
⹠Route Permit Application
â Intervention Deadline: May 2, 2011
â Testimony of Intervenors: May 20, 2011
â Public ALJ Hearings (3 locations): Week of June 13Â
â ALJ Hearing St. Paul: week of June 20
â Public Comment Period Deadline: June 30, 2011