Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 138 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 7850 - SITE OR ROUTE PERMIT; POWER PLANT OR LINE
Part 7850.4300 - PROHIBITED ROUTES
Universal Citation: MN Rules 7850.4300
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. Wilderness areas.
No high voltage transmission line may be routed through state or national wilderness areas.
Subp. 2. Parks and natural areas.
No high voltage transmission line may be routed through state or national parks or state scientific and natural areas unless the transmission line would not materially damage or impair the purpose for which the area was designated and no feasible and prudent alternative exists. Economic considerations alone do not justify use of these areas for a high voltage transmission line.
Statutory Authority: MS s 116C.66; 216E.16
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