Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 138 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 7855 - CERTIFICATE OF NEED; LARGE ENERGY FACILITY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR COAL SLURRY OR COAL LIQUIDS PIPELINES
Part 7855.0410 - ALTERNATIVES

Universal Citation: MN Rules 7855.0410

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Each application for a coal slurry or coal liquids pipeline shall contain a description of alternatives available to the applicant that differ significantly from the proposed facility with respect to location, size, timing, or design.

A. If the alternative is another pipeline, all of the information required by part 7855.0400, items A to C shall be submitted for the alternative. The applicant shall also indicate the reasons for rejecting the alternative.

B. If the alternative is not a pipeline, the description of the alternative shall include the following information, if applicable:

(1) the location of the alternative, to the fullest extent known;

(2) the dimensions and design capacity of the alternative;

(3) a schematic drawing showing major components of the alternative;

(4) a map showing the planned location of the facility and its interconnections with energy transportation systems;

(5) the probable date for commencing construction and the probable in-service date;

(6) the estimated installed cost of the alternative in current dollars;

(7) the estimated maintenance requirements of the alternative;

(8) the estimated economic life of the alternative; and

(9) the reasons why the alternative was rejected.

Statutory Authority: MS s 216B.08; 216B.2421; 216B.243; 216C.10

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