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I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> TABLE OF CONTENTS <br /> 1 Contents <br /> I Acronyms,Abbreviations and Definitions ii <br /> 1 IN PRODUCTION 1 <br /> 2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 3 <br /> 2.1 Certificate of Need 3 <br /> I2.2 Alternative Permitting Process 3 <br /> 2.3 Route Permit Application 3 <br /> 2.4 Public Information and Scoping Meeting 3 <br /> U <br /> 2.5 Environmental Assessment 4 <br /> 3 PROPOSED PROJECT 5 <br /> 3.1 Purpose and Need 5 <br /> I <br /> 3.2 Project Location 5 <br /> 3.3 Route Descriptions 5 <br /> Xcel Energy Proposed Route 5 <br /> I Baker Park Reserve Route Alternative 7 <br /> 3.4 Alternatives Proposed but not Evaluated in Detail 7 <br /> 3.5 Route Width 9 <br /> I 3.6 Right-of-Way 9 <br /> 3.7 Conductors 10 <br /> 3.8 Structures 10 <br /> I <br /> 3.9 Associated Facilities and Substations <br /> Cost 13 <br /> 3.10 13 <br /> 4 FACILITY CONSTRUCTION 14 <br /> I <br /> 4.1 Utility Right-of-Way Easement Acquisition 14 <br /> 4.2 Transmission Line Structures 15 <br /> 4.3 Conductors 17 <br /> 4.4 Orono Substation 17 <br /> I4.5 Relocation of Line 0831 18 <br /> 4.6 Great River Energy 69 kV Transmission Facilities 18 <br /> I <br /> 4.7 Clean-up and Restoration 19 <br /> 4.8 Maintenance Procedures 19 <br /> 5 POTENTIAL IMPACTS &MITIGATION MEASURES 21 <br /> 5.1 Environmental Setting 21 <br /> I <br /> 5.2 Socioeconomic 21 <br /> 5.3 Human Settlement 22 <br /> Proximity to Homes and Businesses and Displacement 23 <br /> I Property Values 23 <br /> Aesthetics 24 <br /> 5.4 Noise 25 <br /> I Construction Noise 27 <br /> Conductor Noise 27 <br /> Substation Noise 28 <br /> I <br /> 5:5 Public Health and Safety 29 <br /> Environmental Assessment <br /> I <br /> PUC Docket E002/TL-11-223 Page iii <br />