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North Dakota Route Permit (8-ND-d)
In North Dakota, a developer must obtain a Route Permit (“Permit”), also referred to as a Transmission Facility Siting Permit, 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 Permits to transmission developers pursuant to N.D. Century Code § 49-22.
A developer will also need to obtain a Certificate of Site or Corridor Compatibility from NDPSC to construct or operate such transmission lines. The Certificate of Site or Corridor Compatibility and Permit have similar processes, and can be applied for and obtained at the same time. However, if a Certificate of Site or Corridor Compatibility is obtained first, the developer must file an application for a Permit within two (2) years of NDPSC issuing the Certificate of Site or Corridor Compatibility. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-08.1(1). For more information on the Certificate of Site or Corridor Compatibility, see:
Certificate of Site Compatibility:
Route Permit Process
8-ND-d.1 – Ten-Year Plan
8-ND-d.2 to 8-ND-d.3 – Does the Transmission Line Pass Within 500 feet of an Inhabited Rural Residence?
NDPSC has designated areas within five hundred (500) feet of an inhabited rural residence as a designated avoidance area for transmission lines. The inhabitant of the rural residence may waive this requirement in writing, but otherwise, a developer must plan and construct the project in accordance with this provision and avoid having the transmission lines pass within a designated avoidance area. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-05.1.
8-ND-d.4 to 8-ND-d.5 – 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 Permit. After receiving a waiver application, NDPSC conducts a hearing with the developer. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-07.2.
Note: If only some of the standard procedures are waived by NDPSC, the developer must still complete all remaining procedures before a Permit can be obtained.
8-ND-d.6 – Publish Notice of Waiver Request
8-ND-d.7 – Does an Interested Person Request a Hearing?
If an interested person wants to have a public hearing, that person must request NDPSC hold a hearing and show good cause for doing so. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-13(2).
8-ND-d.8 – Provide Notice of Public Hearing
8-ND-d.9 – Hold Public Hearing
8-ND-d.10 – Does NDPSC Grant the Waiver Request?
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 a waiver is granted, NDPSC may issue a Permit 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.
8-ND-d.11 – Permit Application
If no waiver is requested, or the waiver request is denied, the developer should submit a Permit Application (“Application”) with NDPSC. The Application must be filed no later than two (2) years after the issuance of a Certificate of Site/Corridor Compatibility. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-08.1(1). The developer must file the original Application along with ten (10) copies of the Application to NDPSC. The Application must be submitted in a 8½” by 11” size. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-05-01. The Application must include the following information:
The type of facility proposed;
The technology to be deployed;
The type of product to be transmitted;
The source of the product to be transmitted; and
The final destination of the product to be transmitted;
A description of the proposed size and design of the facility, and any alternate size or design that was considered, including:
The width of the right-of-way;
The approximate length of the proposed facility;
The estimated span length;
The anticipated type of structure;
The voltage capacity; and
The requirement for and general location of any new associated facilities;
The anticipated time schedule for accomplishing major events including:
Obtaining the Certificate of Corridor/Site Compatibility;
Obtaining the Permit;
Completing right-of-way acquisition;
Starting construction;
Completing construction;
Testing operations; and
Commencing operations;
A map identifying the criteria that led to the proposed route location, including a discussion of the relative value of each criteria and how the developer selected the proposed location;
A copy of each evaluative study or assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed facility;
An analysis of the need for the proposed facility based on present and projected demand for the product transmitted and any feasible alternatives for serving the need;
A discussion of general mitigative measures the developer will take to minimize adverse impacts that result from the construction and operation of the facility;
The qualifications of each person involved in the project location study;
A statement setting forth the manner in which:
The developer will inform affected landowners of easement acquisitions, and necessary easement conditions and restrictions; and
The developer will compensate landowners for easements without reference to the actual consideration to be paid; and
N.D.C.C. § 49-22-08.1; N.D.A.C. § 69-06-05-01(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. § 69-06-05-01(2)(q).
8-ND-d.12 to 8-ND-d.13 – Review Application Materials for Completeness
8-ND-d.14 – Provide Notice of Application Filing
Once NDPSC determines that an Application is complete, NDPSC serves notice of the filing to persons and agencies NDPSC deems appropriate. NDPSC also publishes notice of the filing in the official newspaper of each county in which any portion of the project is proposed to be located. N.D.C.C. § 49-22-08.1(2). NDPSC must provide notice of the Application to the following:
The chief executive officer of each city within a proposed designated corridor;
N.D.A.C. § 69-06-05-01(5).
NDPSC also serves a copy of the completed Application to the county auditor in each county where any part of the proposed designated corridor is located. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-05-01(4).
8-ND-d.15 – Provide Notice of Public Hearing
The notices include a map depicting the corridor and location of the proposed route and any proposed alternative routes. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-01-02(3).
8-ND-d.16 – Hold Public Hearing
8-ND-d.17 to 8-ND-d.18 – Assess Application
After the public hearing, NDPSC assesses the proposal and makes a determination whether to grant a Permit. When evaluating the proposal, NDPSC is guided by, but not limited to, the following considerations:
8-ND-d.19 – Route Permit
If NDPSC approves the proposal, NDPSC issues a Permit to the developer. The order approving the issuance of the Permit must:
Describe the authority granted;
Contain any special conditions NDPSC requires;
Specify any required modifications in the type, design, routing, right-of-way preparation, or construction of the facility; and
Contain findings that the Application, with any additional modifications, meets the corridor evaluation process requirements, and any special conditions NDPSC requires.
N.D.A.C. § 69-06-05-02(1).
The width of the corridor approved by NDPSC is subject to dimensional constraints. Specifically, the width of the approved corridor must be at least ten percent (10%) of the corridor’s length, but no less than one (1) mile, and no greater than six (6) miles, unless otherwise determined by NDPSC. N.D.A.C. § 69-06-05-02(5).
The project must be constructed, operated, and maintained in conformity with the terms, conditions, or modifications of the Permit. The Permit 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.
The Permit may be revoked or suspended for any of the following reasons:
The developer fails to comply with the Permit’s terms, conditions or modifications;
8-ND-d.20 – Appeal Decision
Any party aggrieved by the issuance of a Permit from NDPSC may request a rehearing by NDPSC. The request must be made within thirty (30) days of NDPSC issuing the order, 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.
North Dakota – N.D. Admin. Code §§ 69-06-05 et seq., Transmission Facility Permit
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