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- 8�.;�. 5. 3 <br /> 10/�4 . <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA Lben,e/ <br /> DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ' <br /> _ Submirin pwdrup/�qre APPLICATION FOR LICENSE Northern States Power Co. <br /> �� � TO CROSS PUBUC WATERS '4pP+�^' <br /> PART B•2 414 Nicollet Mall <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA Aoo►eA <br /> Minneapolis , MN 55401 <br /> For multiple crossings, index following statemenu by plscing the corresp�nding crossing number(s)from PART B-1 behind eacfi stetement <br /> about the possing to which you are referting. <br /> 1. Ii Lakebed crossing(s) is applied for,explain why such aossing(s) wnnot be avoided. � <br /> This new crossing will replace an existing overhead crossing to Deering Island. The <br /> � existing overhead now crosses private property on the main-land, on which customer <br /> now is going to build new residence. The existing overhead now crosses directly <br /> over the proposed new residence. <br /> I{. Were any alternate uti�ity aliQnments considered whi� coutd have eliminated the water crossing(s)l Are maps showing these <br /> slignments available for our review? • <br /> No. There is no alternate supply to Deering Island. It has to be served from <br /> the existing overhead distribution line or an under-water lake crossing. <br /> II1. Dacribe any existing utility corridor�s) whicti will be utiliZed to help preserve the natural environment by eliminatir� new <br /> water•crossing eorridon. <br /> The proposed new water-crossing will take care of any electrical needs on <br /> Deering Island that should arise. <br /> � <br /> IV. Were public waters with high recreational•use density avoided in the route selection? Does ihe water-crossing(s) applied for <br /> affect high recreational-use watersl What types of use predominate? <br /> : � . <br /> � To the best inf'ormation we have , the proposed route does not have a high <br /> recreational use, and will not affect the recreational use. <br /> V. Are route detieeiions beinp incorporated to avoid aeating undesirable tunnel vistas at the water-crossing sites? (Explain <br /> _ atternate measuros taken.) <br /> _ Not applicable � <br /> , (Continued on rer�erse tideJ <br />