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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 /> TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce from the Commission.Because the proposed transmission line capacity system:https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling
<br />:acility Permitting(EFP)will conduct public information and is under 200 kV,less than ten miles in length,and does not cross a year"11"and the number"223").
<br /> nental assessment(EA)scoping meeting at the time and state border,a certificate of need isnot required(Minnesota Statute The route permit applications are also available at
<br /> I listed below,on the route permit application Xcel Energy for 2166.2421,subdivision 2). below:ro
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<br /> used 115 kV Orono Substation Replacement and New 115 kV .
<br /> fission Line Project.The purpose of the meeting is to provide A route permit application for the project`was fil d U f h ltetnatrva f'xr4 qzM h
<br /> tion to the public about the project and to identify issues and permitting process by Xcel Energy on June-7,2011.The project is Orono City Hall ' °' MaplePlain Cibjary
<br /> tives to study in an EA that will be prepared by EFP staff. eligible for consideration under the alternative permitting process,as Planning and Zoning 5184 Main Street East
<br /> the transmission line voltage would be between 100 and 200 kilovolts Department Maple Plain,MN 55359
<br /> Public Information and Scoping Meeting (Minnesota Rules 7850.2800,subpart 2B).The application was accepted 2750 Kelley Parkway
<br /> Wednesday,August 10,2011 as complete by the Commission on June 30,2011.The Commission has
<br /> Orono,MN 55356
<br /> 6:00 p.m. six months from the time the application is accepted to complete the .
<br /> project Contacts.The EFP has designated staff
<br /> alternative permitting process and make a decision on a route permit. Steinhauer(651-296-2888.
<br /> Manager and Ray Kirsch suzannasteinhauer�,
<br /> Orono City Hall (651-296-7588,raymonc
<br /> Council Chambers Route permit applications for high-voltage transmission lines are as Public Advisor.You may contact them at: oni
<br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway subject to environmental review(Minnesota Rules 7850).For this Energy Facility Permitting,85 7th Place East,Suit
<br /> Orono,MN 55356 project,EFP staff will prepare an environmental assessment.The
<br /> 55101-2198.Other contact information:Toll Free
<br /> 952-249-4600 environmental assessment contains information on the potential human
<br /> 651-297-7891 or TTY:Minnesota Relay Services,
<br /> and environmental effects of the proposed project,includes possible ask for the Department of Commerce.
<br /> I the meeting,EFP staff will give a presentation about the alternative routes or route segments,and examines mitigating measures
<br /> high voltage transmission line(HVTL)permitting process,the for anticipated effects. Xcel Energy.Information about this project is a
<br />;ed project,and how the public can participate.Xcel Energy will Energy.You can direct questions to Joseph G.Si
<br /> epresentatives at the public meeting who can answer general Further information on Minnesota statutes and rules governing Joseph.g.seda direct
<br /> coml.Mr.Sedarsl
<br /> ons about the proposed project.Members of the public will have the routing process are available on the following website:http:// in writing at:Xcel Energy,414 Nicollet Mall,MP
<br /> portunity to ask questions,present comments,and propose issues, energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us/Transmissionlines.html. 55401.
<br />;ts and alternatives to be studied in the EA.
<br /> EFP Review—Environmental Assessment.EFP staff is responsible This notice can be made available in alternative
<br /> w copies of the route permit application,permitting process for conducting the environmental review for route permit applications print or audio)by calling 651.296.00391(voice).
<br /> harts,and comment forms will be available atihe meeting. submitted to the Commission(Minn.Rules 7850.3700).Environmental or speech disabilities may call us through Mie).
<br /> review for a project of this size requires the preparation of an 1,800.627.3529 or by dialing 711.
<br /> EFP will accept written comments on the scope of the EA environmental assessment(EA).An EA examines the potential human
<br /> Friday,August 26,2011.Please include PUC Docket No.TL-11- and environmental impacts of a proposed project,
<br /> 1n all comments.Comments may be submitted on the Commissions alternative routes for the project,and potential , ,,, , _,:,,..,,: ,,„ // , f
<br /> gy facility permitting website,http://www.energyfacilities.puc. mitigative measures.EFP staff conducts a public ' • E.R..B e
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<br /> documentary evidence,and ask questions of Xcel --.1reeei "V , .e://./.•
<br /> Energy and EFP staff.Notice of the hearing will - A, /.,- / / „,,, 3 �:
<br />'ect Description.The Project,as proposed by the Applicant, be published in local newspapers and mailed to ,
<br /> 1Id replace the existing 69 kV Orono Substation with new 115 kV persons who register their names on the project `
<br /> station at the same location,but with a larger footprint.The Project mailing list.The public hearing will be held in _ q,,,-;,, 'A, '
<br /> old connect the new substation to the existing Xcel Energy 115 kV the county where the proposed project would be ---,.....40-e-•,- a fL „ .- ; I/
<br /> ismission line 0831 through new double circuit 115 kV transmission located. Bn a �R; �° f .
<br /> s of approximately 2,040 feet.The Project,as proposed,would T ` °-'..,
<br /> remove approximately 1,030 feet of 115 kV transmission line and Eminent Domain.If issued a route permit by
<br /> lace it with approximately 1,100 feet of new single circuit 115 kV the Commission,the Applicants may exercise the .f
<br /> ismission line.While not part of the Route Permit requested by power of eminent domain to acquire land for this j' M
<br /> I Energy,approximately 400 feet of the existing Great River Energy project pursuant to Minnesota Statute 216E.12. j :i m
<br /> kV transmission line BD would be rerouted around the new Orono
<br /> Project Mailing List.Persons should contact ~ . i•
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<br /> the state permit manager or public advisor(noted �� 1;Bra,i
<br />,I Energy proposes to use steel single-pole structures with spans below)or register online at:www.energyfacilities. ,- '�.:"' ., lam`
<br /> approximately 300 to 500 feet between poles;structure heights are puc.state.mn.us to get their name on the project
<br />:icipated to range from 70 to 90 feet for the single-circuit structures to mailing list.Persons on the mailing list will receive , . • s • •---.-`... \\' l�___
<br /> to 115 feet for the double-circuit structures.Xcel Energy is requesting notices of meetings/hearings and notices of
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<br /> oute width of approximately 400 feet,or 200 feet either side of the document availability for this project.If you do i
<br /> posed alignment shown in the Application maps.The anticipated not register to be on the mailing list you will ..
<br /> tit_.,f,.,n„f,,.tho navy rransmissinn line would be 75 feet. not receive correspondence regarding this I e .-', "'.. Ii
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