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<br /> NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND SCOPING MEETINGS
<br /> In the Matter of the Route Permit Application for the Orono Substation Expansion
<br /> and new 115 kV Transmission Line Project
<br /> PUC Docket Number:E002/TL-11-223
<br /> PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce from the Commission.Because the proposed transmission line capacity system:https://www.edocketastate.mn.us/ERling/search.jsp(enter the
<br /> Energy Facility Permitting(EPP)will conduct public information and is under 200 kV less than ten miles in length,and does rot cross a year 11"and the minter"223").
<br /> environmental assessment(EA)scoping meeting at the time and state border,a certifizate of need is not required(Minnesota Statute
<br /> location listed below,on the route permit application Xcel Energy for 2165.2421,subdivision 2). The route permit applications are also available at the locations noted
<br /> the proposed 115 kV Orono Substation Replacement and New 115 kV below
<br /> Transmission Line Project.The purpose of the meeting is to provide Aroutepermitapplicaticnforthepro?ettwes9(gdadrderitiealtereative:-'- : .- `--
<br /> I information to the public about the project end to identify issues and permitting process by Xcel Energy on June-7,2011:The project is Orono City Hall Maple Pain Library Long Lake Library
<br /> alternatives to study in en EA that will be prepared by EFP staff, eligible for consideration under the alternative permitting process,as Planning and Zonin; 5184 Main Street East 1865 Wayzata
<br /> the transmission line voltage would be between 100 and 200 kilovolts Department Maple Plain,MN 55359 Boulevard West
<br /> Public Information and Sopping Meeting (Mirmeseta Rules 78502800,subpart 28).The application was accepted 2750 Kelley Parkway Long Lake,MN 55365
<br /> Wednesday,August 10,2011 as complete by the Commission on June 30,2011.The Commission has Oros MN 55356
<br /> 6:00 p.m. six months from the time the application isaccepted to complete the project Contacts.The EFP has designated staff member Suzanne
<br /> alternative permitting process and make a decision one route permit
<br /> Orono City Hall Steinhauer(651-296.2888,suzannasteinhaueristate.mn.us)as Project
<br /> Council Chambers Route permit applications for high-voltage transmission lines are Manager and Ray Kirsch(651-296-2588,raymond.kirsch®state.mn.es)
<br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway subject to environmental review IMinnesote Rules 7850}For this as Public Advisor.You may contact them at,Department of Commerce,
<br /> Orono,MN 55356 project,EFP staff will prepare an environmental assessment:The energy Facility Permitting,05 7th Place East,Sudor 500,St Paul,MN
<br /> 952-249-4600 environmental assessment contains information on the potential human "5101.2198.Otlner contact information:.Tol l-Free:1-800-657-3794.fax:
<br /> and environmental effects of the proposed project.includes possible 657-297.7891 or TTY:Minnesota Relay Services,1-800-627-3529,and
<br /> •During the meeting,EFP staff will give a presentation about the - alternative routes or route segments,and examines mitigating measures ask for the Department of Commerce.
<br /> state'snighvoltagetransmission line(HVTL)permitting process,the for anticipated effects:
<br /> p X Xcel Energy.Information about this project is available from Xcel
<br /> proposed project,and how the public can participate.Xcel Energy will - Energy.You can direct questions to Joseph G.Sedarski(812-330.6435,
<br /> have representatives at the public meeting who can answer general Further information on Minnesota statutes enc rules governing
<br /> questions about the proposed project.Members of the public will have the routing process are available on the following website:http:// jneaph.g.eedarski@xcelenergycom).Mt Sederski may be contacted
<br /> an opportunity to ask questions,present comments,and propose issues, eiergyfacilities puc.state.mn.usflrensmissionLines.html. in writing et Xcel Energy,414 Nicollet Mall,MP-8,Minneapolis,MN
<br /> opportunity
<br /> impacts and alternatives to be studied in the EA. 55401,
<br /> EFP Review-Enviroaweztal Assessment EFP staff is responsible
<br /> Review copies of the route permit application,permitting process for conducting the environmental review for route permit applications This notice can be made available in alternative formats(is.,large
<br /> flowcharts,and comment forms will be available at the meeting. submitted to the Commission IM-nn.Rules 7850 3700).Fmrirorenental pout or audio)by calling 651,286.003951voicel•Persons with hearing
<br /> review fora project of this size requires the preparation of ah or speech disabilities may call us through Minnesota Relay en
<br /> The EFP will accept written comments on the scope of the EA environmental assessment(EA).An EA examines the potential humor 1.800.627.3529 or by d(eling 71 t.
<br /> until Friday,August 26,2011.Please include PUC Docket No.TL-11- and environmental impacts of a proposed project
<br /> 223 on all comments.Comments may be submitted on the Commissions alternative routes for the project,and potential ,ter ,,
<br /> energy facility permitting website,http:/Jwww.energyfacilities.puc. mitigative measures.EFP staff conducts a public ,: Tr „.04',14,40.4,(44://25,4-1: , j.4,44/
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<br /> state mn.us or may be mailed,emailed.or faxed to: information meeting to gather comments and „A",,, ,ri ,r
<br /> I suggestions on the proposed project in order to y s.+. a"��� +r, r, r ,� ,�/
<br /> Suzanne Steinhauer focus the content or'scope”of she environmental o..va..�....w..•..® ,,V)7'
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<br /> 85 7th Place East,Suite 500 environmental assessment,a public hearing will o n.�.. yy;." i, ' � ,.v',4,;,-,,,,
<br /> St.Paul,Minnesota,55101-2198 be held where the public will he afforded the ::roc 9". ,p,/,. r,/v ,rr./ 7,ty,
<br /> Fax:651-29E-2888 opportunity to make oral presentation,provide � �v/r s
<br /> Suzanne steinhauer©sate mn.us documentary evidence,and ask questions of Xcel F"+ "4'4175, / P 1:44.;„/,;,/,.., r/ r
<br /> Energy and EFP staffNotice of the hearing will « . , . A ,/,,,✓"
<br /> Project Description.The Project as proposed byte Applicant, be published in local newspapers and mailed to \ `� / f /4',4,,/,;"/r v , µ'
<br /> would replace the existing 69 kV Orono Substation with new 115 kV persons who register their names or the project '(y , „,„:,,vIry jf '`it1 l
<br /> Substation at the same location,but with a larger footprim.The Project mailing list The public hearing will be held in ,v1 !„� ass,;:.rr '''',.:7” ,
<br /> would connect the new substation to the existing Xcel Energy 115 kV the county where the proposed project wou,d be _ � .„,,,,...'4', „„.4"',yr,P ,rr,
<br /> transmission line 0837 through new double circuit 115 kV transmission located. urn• flrl"` 'h''�'•(.r .
<br /> lines of approximately 2,040 feet The Project,as proposed,would ✓
<br /> also remove approximately 1,030 feet of 115 kV transmission line and Eminent Domain.If issued a route permit by -'-- 7traal.i...--• ++, ar 1/it %,•
<br /> replace it with approximately 1,100 feet of new single circuit 115 ky the Commission,the Applicants may exercise the a v✓ t+ a"°a`'
<br /> transmission line.While not part of the Route Permit requested by power of eminent domain to acquire land for this r, e
<br /> Xcel Energy,approximately 400 feet of the existing Great River Energy project pursuant to Minnesota Statute 216E.12. i ',t f££l \\�f,,,'�Y'.
<br /> 69 kV transmission line BD would be rerouted around the new Orono L i - r' ' +
<br /> Substation. Project Meiling List Persons should contact
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<br /> the state permit manager or public advisor(noted i\ " \ d%'
<br /> Xcel Energy proposes to use steel single-pole structures with spans below)or register online at vvww.energyfaciloies. - ���, 1 \\ ''
<br /> of approximately 300 to 500 feet between poles;structure heights are puc.state.mn.us to get their name on the project r l I `"'-•:� `, •, !`r ` '\
<br /> anticipated to range from 70 to 90 feet for the single-circuit structures to mailing list.Persons on the mailing list will receive i I I I .. -,„•, ,_
<br /> 75.115 feet for the double-circuit stmcwres.Xcel Energy is requesting notices of meetings/hearings orad notices of .__ -_._....� P ry '.
<br /> a mute width of approximately 400 feet,or 200 feet either side of the document availability for this project.R you do [ t n„r _”. II
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<br /> proposed alignment shown in the Application maps.The anticipated nut register to be on the mailing list you will n'• ''"
<br /> right-of-way for the new transmission line would be 75 feet. •not receive correspondence regarding this 9 /y.----
<br /> project after this notice.Registration to the r '° Il
<br /> The Project is located entirely within the city of Orono in Hennepin project mailing list is voi005uiy and may be done "' I � "' - - 'I���
<br /> County.The Project will cost approximately$5.3 million dollars. at anytime. Frown+
<br /> Review Process.In Minnesota,no person may constrict a high- Project Documents.A more detailed description C ..
<br /> voltage transmission line without a route permit from the Commission of the proposed project is contained in the route
<br /> (Minnesota Statute 216E.03,subdivision 2).A high-voltage transmission permit application;an electronic versions of this document is available
<br /> line is defined as a conductor of electric energy designed for and cote Commission's energy facility permitting website: VINNESEITAAc+ kcapable of operation at a voltage of 100 kV or more and is greater than ` MMERCE ,
<br /> 1,500 feet in length(Minnesota Statute 216E.01,subdivision 41.The http://energyfacilities.p:o.state.mn.us/Docket.htmilk1=DO082
<br /> project as proposed would consist of approximately 4.7 miles of new
<br /> 115 kVtronsmission line and would therefore require a route permit Additionally.documents are available on the Commission's eDockea
<br /> xcelenergy.com 0 2011 Xcel Energy Inc.
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