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IP the proposed project, includes possible alternative routes or route segments, and examines mitigating measures for anticipated effects. Further information on Minnesota statutes and rules governing the routing process are available on the following website: http://energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us/TransmissionLines.html. EFP Review—Environmental Assessment. EFP staff is responsible for conducting the environmental review for route permit applications submitted to the Commission (Minn. Rules 7850.3700). Environmental review for a project of this size requires the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA). An EA examines the potential human and environmental impacts of a proposed project, alternative routes for the project, and potential mitigative measures. EFP staff conducts a public information meeting to gather comments and suggestions on the proposed project in order to focus the content or"scope"of the environmental assessment. Public Hearing. Upon completion of the environmental assessment, a public hearing will be held where the public will be afforded the opportunity to make oral presentation, provide documentary evidence, and ask questions of Xcel Energy and EFP staff. Notice of the hearing will be published in local newspapers and mailed to persons who register their names on the project mailing list. The public hearing will be held in the county where the proposed project would be located. Eminent Domain. If issued a route permit by the Commission,the Applicants may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire land for this project pursuant to Minnesota Statute 216E.12. Project Mailing List. Persons should contact the state permit manager or public advisor (noted below) or register online at: www.energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us to get their name on the project mailing list. Persons on the mailing list will receive notices of meetings/hearings and notices of document availability for this project. If you do not register to be on the mailing list you will not receive correspondence regarding this project after this notice. Registration to the project mailing list is voluntary and may be done at any time. Project Documents. A more detailed description of the proposed project is contained in the certificate of need and route permit applications. Electronic versions of these documents are available on the Commission's energy facility permitting website: http://energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us/Docket.html?Id=32082 Additionally,these documents are available on the Commission's eDockets system: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp (enter the year"11"and the number"223"). The route permit applications are also available at the locations noted below: Orono City Hall Maple Plain Library Long Lake Library Planning and Zoning Department 5184 Main Street East 1865 Wayzata Boulevard West 2750 Kelley Parkway Maple Plain,MN 55359 Long Lake,MN 55365 Orono,MN 55356 PUC Dockets TL-11-223 Page 3 of 4