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Energy Facility Permitting <br /> Scoping Decision Document <br /> PUC Docket No.E002/TL-11-223 <br /> http://energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us/Docket.html?Id=32082 or on the eDockets website at: <br /> https://edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp, select"11" for Year and"223"for Number. <br /> MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED <br /> Having reviewed the matter, consulted with EFP staff, and in accordance with Minnesota Rule <br /> 7850.3700, I hereby make the following scoping decision: <br /> The issues outlined below will be identified and described in the environmental assessment for <br /> the proposed Orono 115 kV project. The assessment will describe the project and current setting <br /> of the proposed project area. It will also provide information on the potential impacts the <br /> proposed project could have as they relate to the topics outlined in this scoping decision <br /> document, including possible mitigation for identified impacts, identification of irretrievable <br /> commitment of resources and permits from other government entities that may be required. <br /> I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL <br /> A. Project Description , <br /> B. Purpose of the Transmission Line <br /> C. Project Location <br /> D. Route Description ' <br /> 1. Route Width <br /> 2. Right-of-Way <br /> E. Project Cost <br /> II. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK <br /> A. Certificate of Need <br /> B. High-Voltage Transmission Line Route Permits <br /> C. Environmental Review Process <br /> III. ENGINEERING AND OPERATION DESIGN <br /> A. Transmission Line Conductors <br /> B. Transmission Line Structures <br /> C. Substations <br /> IV. CONSTRUCTION <br /> A. Transmission Line and Structures <br /> B. Substations <br /> C. Restoration and Cleanup <br /> D. Operation and Maintenance <br /> E. Property/Right-of-Way Acquisition and Displacement <br /> 4 of 9 ' <br /> 1 <br />