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In North Dakota, a developer must obtain a Certificate of Site or Corridor Compatibility (“Certificate”) from the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“NDPSC”) prior to constructing or operating electric transmission lines that carry voltages in excess of 115kVs and extends one or more miles in length. NDPSC issues Certificates to transmission developers pursuant to N.D. Century Code § 49-22.
Any other relevant information as may be requested by NDPSC.
Upon receipt of the ten-year plan, NDSPC assesses the impact of the proposed project to ensure that transmission facilities will be sited in an orderly manner compatible with environmental preservation and an efficient use of resources.
8-ND-a.2 to 8-ND-a.3 – Does the Developer Request a Process Waiver?
A transmission developer may apply to NDPSC for a waiver of any of the procedures or times schedules associated with a obtaining a Certificate. After receiving a waiver application, NDPSC conducts a hearing with the developer. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-07.2.
If the request is based on an emergency situation, the nature of the emergency justifying immediate authority.
Note: If only some of the standard procedures are waived by NDPSC, the developer must still complete all remaining procedures before a Certificate can be obtained.
After receiving a waiver request, NDPSC publishes a notice of opportunity for a public hearing in the official newspaper of each county in which any portion of the proposed project is located. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-13(2).
8-ND-a.5 – Does an Interested Person Request a Hearing ?
If an interested person wants to have a public hearing, that person must request NDPSC to hold a hearing and show good cause for doing so. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-13(2).
If NDPSC decides to hold a public hearing on the waiver request, NDPSC serves notice of the public hearing to persons and agencies NDPSC deems appropriate. NDPSC also publishes notice twice, once at least twenty (20) days before the hearing, and once less than twenty (20) days before the hearing. These notices are given at the expense of the developer. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-13(4).
Note: If the waiver is requested for emergency reasons, the twenty (20) day notice requirement may not apply.
A public hearing is held in each county in which any portion of the proposed project is located, unless NDPSC decides to consolidate the hearing to one or more of the counties affected. NDPSC cannot consolidate the hearings if five or more affected landowners of a particular county file a petition with NDPSC within ten (10) days of the notice publication.
At the public hearing, any person may present testimony or evidence relating to the information provided in the waiver application, and the factors NDPSC is required to consider when evaluating the waiver application.
After conducting the hearing, if necessary, NDPSC makes a waiver determination. NDPSC grants the waiver if it finds that either, there is an existing emergency, or if the proposed facility will have minimal adverse effect. If NDPSC grants a waiver, NDPSC may issue a Certificate with any conditions as NDPSC may require. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-07.2. The order issued also contains findings that support NDPSC’s decision. If the request is granted, the order also specifically describes the procedures and time schedules that are waived. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-06-02.
Any other information the developer considers relevant or NDPSC requires.
N.D.C.C. § 49-22-08; N.D.A.C. § 69-06-04-01(2).
The developer must also submit appropriate map and GIS data with the Application. This data must be submitted pursuant to and in accordance with N.D.A.C. § 69-06-04-01(2)(n).
After receiving an Application, NDPSC reviews the Application for administrative and technical completeness. If the Application is incomplete, NDPSC notifies the developer of the deficiencies. An Application is deemed complete when NDPSC determines the Application contains sufficient information and supporting documentation to enable NDPSC to process the Application. If the Application is complete, NDPSC notifies the developer in writing that the Application is complete. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-01-04(2).
The state senators and representatives of each legislative district in which any part of the project is proposed to be located.
NDPSC provides a copy of the Application to any person or agency who requests it within thirty (30) days of receiving notice via service or publication. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-08(3).
The state senators and representatives of each legislative district in which any part of the proposed project is located.
NDPSC also publishes notice twice, once at least twenty (20) days before the hearing, and once less than twenty (20) days before the hearing. These notices are given at the expense of the developer. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-13(4).
The notices include a map depicting the proposed corridor and study area. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-01-02(3).
NDPSC holds a public hearing in each county in which any portion of the proposed project is located, unless NDPSC decides to consolidate the hearing to one or more of the counties affected. NDPSC cannot consolidate the hearings if five or more affected landowners of a particular county file a petition with NDPSC within ten (10) days of the notice publication.
At the public hearing, any person may present testimony or evidence relating to the information provided in the Application, and the factors NDPSC is required to consider when evaluating the Application.
Problems raised by federal agencies, other state agencies, and local entities.
If NDPSC approves the proposal, NDPSC issues a Certificate to the developer. The Certificate must contain NDPSC findings that the proposal, with modifications, if any, meets the site or corridor evaluation process requirements. The project must be constructed, operated, and maintained in conformity with the terms, conditions, or modifications of the Certificate. The Certificate may be transferred, subject to the approval of NDPSC, to any person who agrees to comply with its terms, conditions, and modifications. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-07; N.D.A.C. § 69-06-04-02.
A determination by a district court pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 49-22-16.1.
Any party aggrieved by the issuance of a Certificate from NDPSC may request a rehearing by NDPSC. The request must be filed within thirty (30) days of the decision, and NDPSC conducts the hearing pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 28-32. Any entity adversely affected by a NDPSC ruling has a right to appeal to the district court. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-19.
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