Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 138 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 7850 - SITE OR ROUTE PERMIT; POWER PLANT OR LINE
Part 7850.1100 - PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY

Universal Citation: MN Rules 7850.1100
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Parts 7850.1000 to 7850.5600 are prescribed by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission pursuant to the authority granted to the commission in the Power Plant Siting Act, as amended, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216E, to give effect to the purposes of the act.

It is the purpose of the act and the policy of the state to locate large electric power generating plants and high voltage transmission lines in an orderly manner compatible with environmental preservation and the efficient use of resources. In accordance with this policy, the commission shall choose locations that minimize adverse human and environmental impact while ensuring continuing electric power system reliability and integrity and ensuring that electric energy needs are met and fulfilled in an orderly and timely fashion. The commission shall provide for broad spectrum citizen participation as a principle of operation. To ensure effective citizen participation, the commission shall maintain a public education program on, but not limited to, the considerations identified in Minnesota Statutes, section 216E.03, subdivision 7.

Statutory Authority: MS s 116C.66; 216E.16

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