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<br /> Notice
<br /> To: Persons Interested in the Orono Substation Replacement and New 115 kV Transmission Line Project
<br /> Re: Notice of Xcel Energy Filing of Route Permit Application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission(MPUC Docket No. E002/TL-11-223)
<br /> Northern States Power Company,a Minnesota corporation("Xcel Energy")filed a Route approximately 14 mile and then cross an additional Y mile of private property as shown If you have questions about the Commission review process,contact Mike Kaluzniak
<br /> Permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission("Commission") on the attached map. at the Commission:
<br /> on June 7,2011,for the Orono Substation Replacement and New 115 kilovolt("kV")
<br /> Transmission Line Project("Project").This letter provides information on the Project Depending upon the final selected route,the Project may cross over adjacent wetlands Mike Kaluzniak
<br /> and the routing process as well as how to register your name with the Commission on or railroad/roads.A portion of the proposed Project may be located within existing 121 7th Place East,Suite 350
<br /> the Project contact list to ensure that you receive future notices. easements maintained by Xcel Energy or other road authorities and utilities.However, Saint Paul,MN 55101-2147
<br /> some new easement acquisition is anticipated.For new construction of structures and mike.kaluzniakr©state.mn.us
<br /> Project Description transmission line,Xcel Energy typically proposes a 400-foot-wide route corridor,200 (651)201-2257
<br /> Xcel Energy proposes to replace the existing Orono Substation and construct new feet on either side of the proposed new line location.
<br /> 115 kilovolt(kV)transmission lines to connect the planned substation to existing Xcel The Route Permit Application and Project information are available online at
<br /> Energy 115kV transmission Line 0831 located in the City of Orono,Hennepin County, If the Commission approves Xcel Energy's proposal,the Company will work with http://energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us/Docket.html?Id=32082.
<br /> Minnesota.A map of the general area of the proposed Project is enclosed. landowners to purchase property rights,known as an easement,in order to construct
<br /> this segment of transmission line.Xcel Energy typically requires a right-of-way of 75 Project information and copies of the Route Permit Application may also be obtained by
<br /> The existing Orono Substation is located at 3960 Sixth Avenue North,Orono,MN feet(37'6"from centerline of structure)for new 115 kV transmission line construction. contacting Joe Sedarski at
<br /> 55356.The existing Xcel Energy property consists of approximately 16 acres and In locations with existing rights-of-way or other engineering or site considerations,the Xcel Energy,414 Nicollet Mall(MP8),Minneapolis,MN 55401,(612)330-6435,
<br /> is located in the SW Ya of the SW Y4 of Section 29 and the NW 14 of the NW 14 of Project maybe designed to fit within smaller right-of-way.There may be circumstances joseph.g.sedarski®xcelenergy.com.
<br /> Section 32,Township 118 North,Range 23 West.The Project area is bounded by State where Xcel Energy will be required to exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire
<br /> Highway 12(Wayzata Boulevard)and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to easements for the Project in accordance with its authority under state law pursuant to
<br /> the north,County Road 6(6th Avenue North)to the south and east,with a residential Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117. A copy of the Route Permit Application is also available at the following public
<br /> property boundary to the west.The property contains an existing substation in the locations:
<br /> southwest corner of the property that is surrounded by open meadow with scattered Route Permit Process
<br /> trees.The remainder of the property is comprised of wetland.Adjacent land use A Route Permit from the Commission is required before the Project can be constructed. Orono City Hall
<br /> consists of large-lot,single-family homes to the west and south,wetland to the north, The Power Plant Siting Act(Minnesota Statutes Chapter 216E)and implementing Planning and Zoning Department
<br /> and a highway interchange to the east rules in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7850 establish the requirements for submitting and 2750 Kelley Parkway Long Lake Library
<br /> processing a Route Permit application.The statutes and rules also establish notice Orono,MN 55356 1865 Wayzata Boulevard West
<br /> The Project will include replacement of the existing Orono Substation with a new requirements for various stages of the process. Maple Plain Library Long Lake,MN 55365
<br /> 115-13.8 kV transmission substation and connect the new substation to existing Xcel 5184 Main Street East
<br /> Energy 115 kV transmission line 0831 by constructing a new double circuit 115kV Xcel Energy has requested the Commission that the Route Permit application be Maple Plain,MN 55359
<br /> transmission line.The Project is needed to improve local and system reliability,reduce considered under the alternative permitting process in Minnesota Statutes 0 216E.04
<br /> the risk of overloads,and allow for additional load growth in the future. and Minnesota Rules parts 7850.2900 to 7850.3900.The Commission has up to six
<br /> months from the time the application is accepted as complete to process and make a
<br /> More specifically,Xcel Energy proposes the following for the Project: decision on the route permit according to Minnesota Statute 4 210E.04,subd.7 and
<br /> •install approximately 2,041 feet of new double circuit 115 kV transmission line and Minnesota Rule 7850.3900,subp.1.
<br /> structures from the new Orono Substation to the connection point with existing 115 ",' • , ,
<br /> kV transmission Line 0831 at new transmission Structure 076-1; Within 60 days after the Commission accepts the application m .••4 "4
<br /> •remove three existing transmission structures(Structures 076,077,and 078) as complete,the Department of Commerce,Energy Facilities A "°P° s ;"
<br /> and associated 1,030 feet of single circuit 115 kV transmission Line 0831 and Permitting(EFP)staff,will hold a public meeting to provide e°•°`0°detl "y' wT"�"°
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<br /> installing two new structures and approximately 1,095 feet of single circuit 115 information and seek comments from the public.At this _JD-Usti,WOE<Y•w O,e BD
<br /> kV transmission line to re-route the existing!ane off of residential property and meeting,members of the public may propose additional route -,r Aid wod°daresa.i.... �- �` ,E
<br /> onto adjacent Huntington Farm Association("HFA")'property adjacent to the BNSF altematives for consideration in the Environmental Assessment �®vLnB°T°.."-vw0 /
<br /> railroad; that the EFP staff will prepare.Notice of the meeting,including "'°''"'•''41°"'"'x"f.7.7:F110.111610d
<br /> •disconnect the existing-Line 0831 at transmission Structure 077,install a new double information on the date,time,and location of the meeting, Aaaa. '°a".0re
<br /> circuit corner structure,and connect the new double circuit 115 kV transmission line and deadline for public comments will be published in the /l'a"r a as.swla, .'' -1'.-
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<br /> from the new Orono Substation to Line 0831; newspaper and sent directly to persons on the Commission's p `° V' �,,,
<br /> •installing fiber optic ground wire with the new 115 kV transmission line and the Project contact list maintained for this Project. xew
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<br /> •except for existing switchgear(which will be reused in the new substation),remove After the Environmental Assessment has been completed,
<br /> the existing Orono Substation and construct the replacement Orono Substation a public hearing(conducted by an administrative law judge • '4 �`'
<br /> as a 115-13.8 kV transmission substation to accommodate the new 115 kV line from the Office of Administrative Hearings)will be held on the , reea -4,
<br /> termination and/or ring busby,installing a 28 MVA,118-14.3 kV transformer,adding Project.Any person may speak at the public hearing,present " " , , .. f • 40 '
<br /> transfer tri and )lot relaying,installing fiber optic lines for relaying and transfer documentary n �R' �°'' f'
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<br /> trip,installing breakers,reconfiguring line protection,replacing shield wire with fiber staff,end submit comments. �
<br /> optic shield wire,and related modifications;and .:.
<br /> •revise as needed line designations,terminals,breakers,relays,and lineprotection Certificate of Need a ' a••I !Ta i-im no : 6 T t a v °
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