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Retrieved:Administrative rule
Agency report
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- DOC EFP Staff comments and recommendations: NPUC Nashwauk-Blackberry Pipeline Route Application: Other than the Applicant’s proposed (preferred) route, what other alignment modifications, route segments or route alternatives should the Public Utilities Commission (the PUC or Commission) accept for consideration at a contested case hearing in the matter of the application of Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission for a pipeline routing permit for the Nashwauk-Blackberry Project?, October 30, 2007. (901.99K, .pdf) | Report details
- Citizen Advisory Committee Report: Citizen Advisory Committee Final Report, October 29, 2007. (2.6 M, .pdf) | Report details
- Administrative Law Judge Heydinger’s Report providing Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Recommendations in the matter of the MinnCan Pipeline Project: The Administrative Law Judge’s Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Recommendation in the Matter of the Application of Minnesota Pipeline Company for a Certificate of Need for a Crude Oil Pipeline and in the Matter of the Application of Minnesota Pipeline Company for a Routing Permit for a Crude Oil Pipeline, November 17, 2006. (83 Pages, 634.91KB, PDF) | Report details
- DOC Energy Facility Permitting Staff Comments and Recommendations on CenterPoint Application for Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures: DOC Staff Comments and Recommendations on Application Acceptance, April 27, 2006. (51.81K, .pdf) | Report details
- Reports of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 1972-2003: Reports of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board 1972-2003, December 1, 2004. (20 p., 1.05 MB, PDF) | Report details
Application
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- Boswell Pipeline Permit Application: Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a natural gas pipeline routing permit and partial exemption from pipeline route selection procedures for the proposed Boswell Energy Center Pipeline Project in Cohasset, Minnesota, June 5, 2008. (6.9 M, .pdf) | Application details
Comments and Recommendations
Correspondence
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- Applicant's response to the department's request for information, 1 through 5: Applicant's response to the department's request for information, 1 through 5, October 15, 2007. (4.59 M, .pdf) | Letter details
- DNR Comment Letter: The Department of Natural Resources has reviewed the Nashwauk-Blackberry Pipeline Routing Permit Application, October 15, 2007. (209.08K, .pdf) | Letter details
- Public Comment Letters on Full Process (10-15-07): Public comment letters received during the full process comment peroid, October 15, 2007. (2.26 M, .pdf) | Letter details
- Department request for information 1 through 5: Department request for information 1 through 5, October 2, 2007. (1.8 M, .pdf) | Letter details
- MDH comment ltr regarding NPUC revised application: This is in response to your request for comments on the revised filing of the pipeline routing permit application for the NPUC Blackberry to Nashwauk project, August 29, 2007. (57.4K, .pdf) | Letter details
- Letter from Nashwauk Public Utilities requesting to convert its orginal application for a Partial Exemption into the Full Process: Letter from Nashwauk Public Utilities requesting to convert its orginal application for a Partial Exemption into the Full Process, July 12, 2007. (31.31K, .pdf) | Letter details
- Nashwauk-Blackberry Pipeline Public Comment Letters: Public comments letters regarding NPUC's application for a pipeline route permit (partial exemption), June 8, 2007. (5.59 M, .pdf) | Letter details
- Letter to NRG from DOC EFP staff requesting information on Bear Cub pipeline design: Information Request, June 6, 2007. (17.44K, .pdf) | Letter details
- GMT Corrections/changes to the pipeline permit application: Corrections/changes to the pipeline permit application, October 5, 2006. (870.09K, .pdf) | Letter details
- Dakota County comment letter: Physical Development Division staff comments on GMT's pipeline routing permit application, September 27, 2006. (305.03K, .pdf) | Letter details
- CenterPoint Energy’s Letter Requesting Route Width Variations in certain areas of the pipeline route – July 12, 2006: CenterPoint Energy’s Letter Requesting Route Width Variations to provide the company with the flexibility to modify the alignment of the pipeline to accommodate site specific conditions in several areas along the pipeline route, July 20, 2006. (3 p., 90.97KB, PDF) | Letter details
- DOC EFP Staff Exhibit List for July 27th PUC Meeting: Department of Commerce Energy Facility Permitting Staff Exhibit List for July 27, 2006 PUC Meeting, CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project, PUC Docket No. G008/GP-06-426, July 20, 2006. (2 p., 12.7KB, PDF) | Letter details
- CenterPoint Energy’s Response to Comment Letters – July 12, 2006: CenterPoint Energy’s Response to Comments received on the proposed Riverside Pipeline Project, July 20, 2006. (5 p., 242.34KB, PDF) | Letter details
- Comments & Recommendations of the DOC EFP Staff: Comments & Recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Facility Permitting Staff in the matter of the Application of CenterPoint Energy for Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures and for a Pipeline Routing Permit for a 16.3-mile natural gas pipeline to serve the Riverside Generating Plant Conversion Project. , July 20, 2006. (11 p., 76.29KB, PDF) | Letter details
- Staff Memorandum to EQB Members: Staff memorandum to EQB members regarding two permits for Mankato Energy Center, September 16, 2004. () | Letter details
- EQB Acceptance Letter: Xcel Energy Pipeline Route Permit Application: Based upon the MEQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the Xcel Energy application with the understanding that any additional information required by the MEQB staff will be addressed promptly., March 25, 2004. (2p., 1,229K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- EQB Chair Acceptance of Application: Based upon the MEQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the FEP applications with the understanding that any additional information required by the MEQB staff will be addressed promptly., March 9, 2004. (1p., 31K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Staff Memorandum to Board re Proposed Suspension: Staff Memo to Board Recommending Permit Suspension for Alleged Permit Violations, December 11, 2003. (6p., 45K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Formal Complaint Procedures: In the Matter of the Application of the Minnesota Soybean Processors and Great Plains Natural Gas to construct, own, and operate a 6.4 mile natural gas pipeline near Brewster, MN, July 17, 2003. (2p., 20K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- MnSP-Letter Transmitting Application Information to Interested Parties: Letter to Landowners et al., Including copy of Permit Application, May 27, 2003. (1p., 7K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- MnSP-Acceptance of Application by the EQB Chair: Letter from EQB Chair Accepting Pipeline Permit Application of the Minnesota Soybean Processors, May 23, 2003. (1p., 5K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- MnSP-Letter from Larry Hartman to EQB Board and Tech Reps: Notice the EQB chair accepted an application from Minnesota Soybean Processors for Brewster Plant, May 22, 2003. (2p., 7K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- MnSP-Letter from Larry Hartman to EQB Chair Recommending Acceptance of Permit Application: EQB staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the requirements of Minn. Rules and recommends that the chair of the board accept, May 22, 2003. (2p., 9K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- EQB Information Book Cover Letter to McLean: Cover Letter - EQB Information Book for Public Utilities Commission of New Ulm Proposed 4.56 Mile Natural Gas Pipeline Project in Brown County, May 20, 2003. (1p., 5K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- EQB Information Book Cover Letter to Robert Schroeder, EQB Chair : Information Book for Pipeline Project Proposed by Public Utilities Commission of New Ulm, May 16, 2003. (2p., 12K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Email from Bruce Hanson [Hutchinson pipeline]: Attaching comments on Ag Plan, March 17, 2003.
- Memo from Bruce Hanson [Hutchinson pipeline]: Attaching comments on Ag Plan, March 17, 2003.
- Letter from Alliance to Frank Johnson (3/19/99) [Hutchinson pipeline]: Alliance Letter with Schedule of Damage Compensation Attached, March 17, 2003.
- Memorandum from EQB staff [Hutchinson pipeline ]: Memorandum to Board members explaining proposed action, March 13, 2003. (5p., 20K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Letter from Kevin Johnson [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter accepting new route and Ag Plan, March 13, 2003.
- Active HUC Route as of 3/11/2003: List of easements with landowners in Sibley County, March 11, 2003.
- Field Inspection Report [Hutchinson pipeline]: Larry Hartman's notes of inspection of northern half of pipeline route, February 28, 2003.
- Agenda for Collaborative Meeting: Meeting in Hutchinson, February 19, 2003.
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to Larry Hartman [Hutchinson pipeline]: Pipeline Easement attached, February 6, 2003.
- Letter from Ron West, Office of Pipeline Safety [Hutchinson pipeline]: Not enough information, February 4, 2003.
- Letter from Phil McLean regarding New Ulm Pipeline [Hutchinson pipeline]: General information about New Ulm line, January 31, 2003.
- Letter from Phil McLean to Larry Hartman [Hutchinson pipeline]: Attaching aerial photos (given to Pipeline Safety), January 27, 2003.
- Fax letter from Bruce Hanson to Larry Hartman [Hutchinson pipeline]: Attached pages from SONAR for pipeline rules, January 23, 2003.
- Letter from Carey Remus to Larry Hartman [Hutchinson pipeline]: Attached condemnation letter from city atty, January 17, 2003.
- Letter from City Atty to Carey Remus [Hutchinson pipeline]: Easement or condemnation, January 16, 2003.
- Fax from Doug Proehl with map [Hutchinson pipeline]: Map of pipeline near the Proehl property, January 6, 2003.
- Staff Memorandum to EQB Chair Regarding Acceptance of HUC Application and Project Summary: Staff memo advising of acceptance of application, December 10, 2002. (4p., 19K PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Memo from Sibley County Environmental Services to Jeff Logan [Hutchinson pipeline]: County requests for pipeline construction, November 11, 2002.
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to EQB Staff [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter that also has a copy of the audio tapes of meetings on PUC, November 7, 2002.
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to Larry Hartman [Hutchinson pipeline]: Attaching 9/20/02 letter from Bruce Hanson to James Olson, Brown County Attorney saying pipeline not subject to local ordinances, October 2, 2002.
- Letter from Larry Hartman to Bruce Hanson: Letter responding to Hanson letter of September 5, September 10, 2002. (2p., 5K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to EQB Staff [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter describes alternatives HUC will examine, September 5, 2002.
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to EQB Staff [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter attaches two letters addressing question of a contract extension with Northern Natural Gas, August 14, 2002.
- Letter from Larry Hartman to John Webster at HUC: Letter requesting additional analysis of alternative routes, August 12, 2002. (2p., 6K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Letter from the Chair to Senator Steve Dille [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter describing EQB permitting process, July 9, 2002.
- Memo from Larry Hartman [Hutchinson pipeline]: Memo, June 26, 2002.
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to Alan Mitchell [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter responds to staff questions about agricultural mitigation and timing, June 18, 2002.
- Letter from Bruce Hanson to Alan Mitchell [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter responds to staff question about alternatives, June 7, 2002.
- Letter from Alan Mitchell to Bruce Hanson: Letter raising a number of issues about the pipeline and asking for additional information, May 29, 2002. (1p., 7K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Memorandum from Larry Hartman to EQB & Technical Representatives Regarding Application Acceptance: Staff memo advising of acceptance of application, April 13, 2002. (1p., 8K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
- Letter from EQB Chair to Bruce Hanson, attorney for HUC [Hutchinson pipeline]: Letter advising the applicant that the application has been accepted, April 3, 2002.
- Staff Memorandum to EQB Chair Regarding Acceptance of HUC Application and Project Summary: Staff recommendation to accept application and begin process, March 28, 2002. (1p., 8K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
Database
EQB resolution
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- Proposed Resolution re Suspension Order: Proposal to Board Recommending Permit Suspension for Alleged Permit Violations, December 18, 2003. (1p., 11K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
- Proposed Resolution re Fairfax Tap: Proposal to Board Recommending Fairfax Tap Requires EQB Action, December 18, 2003. (1p., 12K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
- Resolution re Suspension Order: Board Acts to Suspend Permit for Alleged Permit Violations, December 18, 2003. (1p., 11K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
- Resolution re Fairfax Tap: Board Acts Requiring EQB Action for Fairfax Tap, December 18, 2003. (1p., 11K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
- Resolution of the EQB to Adopt Stipulation: Resolution that the EQB approve and adopt the amended proposed Stipulation Agreement with the City of Hutchinson, October 28, 2003. (1p., 5K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
- Final Resolution: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board adopts the EQB staff’s proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order, July 17, 2003. (1p., 4K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
- Resolution [Hutchinson pipeline]: Adopting Findings of Fact and Conclusions and Order amending permit, March 20, 2003.
- Draft Resolution [Hutchinson pipeline]: Draft resolution prepared by staff amending permit, March 13, 2003.
- Draft Resolution [Hutchinson pipeline]: Draft resolution prepared by staff amending permit, March 13, 2003.
- Draft Resolution [Hutchinson pipeline]: Draft resolution prepared by staff amending permit, March 13, 2003.
- Proposed resolution [Hutchinson Utilities Commission]: MEQB adopts the staff proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order granting a partial exemption from pipeline route selection procedures and issues pipeline routing permit, December 19, 2002. (1p., 6K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
Environmental Assessment
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- Nashwauk-Blackberry Pipeline Comparative Environmental Analysis: This document contains the analysis of the various alternative routes accepted for consideration at the public hearing by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission), per Minnesota Rule 7852.1500, December 21, 2007. (3.73 M, .pdf) | Assessment details
- Environmental Assessment Supplement for Southern Lights (LSr) Crude Oil Pipelie Project: Environmental Assessment Supplement for the Southern Lights (LSr) Crude Oil Pipeline Project, April 24, 2007. (Multiple PDF Files) | Assessment details
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [Draft] [Hutchinson pipeline]: Version prepared by Bob Patton and sent to Board, March 13, 2003. (16p., 52K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
- Watershed Mitigation Plan [Hutchinson pipeline]: Version prepared by Bob Patton and sent to Board, March 13, 2003. (8p., 23K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [5th Draft][Hutchinson pipeline]: Bob Patton's draft 5, March 12, 2003.
- Watershed Mitigation Plan [Hutchinson pipeline]: Bob Patton's draft 5, March 12, 2003.
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [4th Draft] [Hutchinson pipeline]: Department of Agriculture's draft 4, March 10, 2003.
- Watershed Mitigation Plan [Hutchinson pipeline]: Department of Agriculture's draft 4, March 10, 2003.
- Watershed Mitigation Plan [Hutchinson pipeline]: Department of Agriculture's draft 3, March 4, 2003.
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [Hutchinson pipeline] [Hutchinson pipeline]: Department of Agriculture's draft 3, March 3, 2003.
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan: City's version of the Agricultural Mitigation Plan, February 26, 2003.
- Watershed Study Impact Mitigation Plan [Hutchinson pipeline]: MN Department of Agriculture, February 18, 2003.
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [Draft]: Second Draft (1-30-03) Prepared by Dept. of Ag. [2nd draft with comments from 1-28-03 meeting in New Ulm with Counties and Sib-Ren Fair], January 31, 2003. (17p., 75K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [City Version-Hutchinson pipeline]: City's Version, January 31, 2003.
- Agricultural Mitigation Plan [First Draft]: First Draft (1-24-03) prepared by Bob Patton, Department of Agriculture, January 24, 2003. (16p., 65K PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
Finding of Fact
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- DOC EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations on Bear Cub Energy, LLC Information Book for a natural gs pipeline in Martin County, MN: DOC EFP Staff Comments and Recommendation on Proposed Information Book for 4.5 mile-long natural gas pipeline in Martin County, June 6, 2007. (40.58K, .pdf) | FoF details
- DOC EFP Proposed Findings of Fact: Department of Commerce Energy Facilities Permitting Staff Proposed Findings of Fact for the CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project, July 20, 2006. (15 p., 56.92KB, PDF) | FoF details
- Commerce Department Proposed Findings of Fact for Xcel Energy High Bridge Pipeline Project: Department Proposed Findings of Fact for Xcel Energy High Bridge Pipeline Project, February 16, 2006. (46.64K, .pdf) | FoF details
- Findings of Fact: Mankato Energy Center Pipeline Routing Permit, : Signed copy of Mankato Energy Center Pipeline Routing Permit, Findings of Fact, September 16, 2004. (13p., 1589K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order in the matter of Xcel Energy's pipeline routing permit application: The above-captioned matter came before the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) at a special meeting on June 17, 2004, pursuant to an application by Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy, for a partial exemption from certain procedural requirements and for a Pipeline Routing Permit. , June 18, 2004. (8p., 768K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions, & Order: Pipeline Routing: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board approves and adopts the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order granting a partial exemption from certain pipeline route selection procedures and designating a route for a new ten inch natural gas pipeline in Rice County, Minnesota, and issuing a Pipeline Routing Permit for the pipeline to Faribault Energy Park, LLC., May 20, 2004. (8p., 566K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Finding of Fact, Conclusion and Order Reinstating Permit and Revoking Suspension Order: Board acts on whether to revoke its Order of December 18, 2003, suspending the Amended Pipeline Routing (Permit) for Natural Gas Pipeline the EQB issued to the City of Hutchinson (Hutchinson Utilities Commission) on March 20, 2003, and reinstate the Permit, January 1, 2004. (4p., 82K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order Suspending Permit and Authorizing Litigation: Issue before the Board as to what action to take to respond to violations of the Amended Pipeline Routing Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline the EQB issued to the Hutchinson Utilities , December 18, 2003. (17p., 86K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order Suspending Permit and Authorizing Litigation: Board acts to Suspend in response to violations of the Amended Pipeline Routing Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline the EQB issued to the Hutchinson Utilities , December 18, 2003. (17p., 86K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order: In the Matter of the Application of the Minnesota Soybean Processors and Great Plains Natural Gas to construct, own, and operate a 6.4 mile natural gas pipeline near Brewster, MN, July 17, 2003. (14p, 43K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order [Hutchinson pipeline]: Amending permit to identify route and incorporate mitigation plans, March 20, 2003. (7p., 26K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order Amending Permit [Hutchinson pipeline]: Findings, Conclusions, and Order amending route and permit conditions, March 13, 2003.
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order, Hutchinson Utilities Commission docket 02-33-PRP-HUC: In the Matter of the Application of the City of Hutchinson (Hutchinson Utilities Commission) for a Pipeline Routing Permit and for a Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures Pursuant to Minnesota Rules Chapter 4415, December 19, 2002. (20p., 79k, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
- Finding of fact, conclusions and order: Terrace Expansion project- phase III: Finds that a partial exemption from the pipline routing procedures will be granted, December 20, 2001. (23p., 69.5K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
Guidance document
Hearing
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- ALJ's Report and Recommendation: Administrative Law Judge Bruce H. Johnson conducted both an evidentiary hearing and a public hearing in this matter at the Nashwauk City Hall in Nashwauk, Minnesota beginning at 9:00 a.m. on January 3 and 4, 2008, February 22, 2008. (286.41K, .pdf) | Hearing details
- Second Pre-hearing Order: A telephone scheduling conference was held November 13, 2007, with the Administrative Law Judge Steve M. Mihalchick establishing schedule changes, November 15, 2007. (108.26K, .pdf) | Hearing details
- First Pre-hearing Order: A prehearing conference was held on 9/18/07., October 2, 2007. (141.14K, .pdf) | Hearing details
Informational Bulletin
Map
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- Maps of the proposed Southern Lights (LSr) Crude Oil Project: Overview maps and USGS Quad and Aerial Maps of the proposed Southern Lights (LSr) Crude Oil Project Route, April 24, 2007. (Multiple PDF Files) | Map details
- CenterPoint Energy Route Location Maps for the Riverside Project: CenterPoint Energy Route Location Maps for the Riverside Project, April 27, 2006. (3.04 M, .pdf) | Map details
- Aerial Photo-Map of Pipeline Route: Aerial Photo-Map of Pipeline Route, February 16, 2006. (1.12 M, .pdf) | Map details
- MinnCan General Project Location Map: MinnCan General Project Location Map, January 26, 2006. (342.51K, .pdf) | Map details
- Detailed route maps for Lakefield / Foxlake transmission line: Appendix D, to site permit, September 16, 2004. (6p., 10895K, PDF 5.0) | Map details
- Calpine Mankato Energy Center proposed Pipeline Route: Calpine Mankato Energy Center proposed Pipeline Route, August 30, 2004. (1p., 2700K, PDF 5.0) | Map details
- Major Roads/Pipelines, Region 9, Minnesota: Region Nine Development Commission general reference map, including major roads and major pipelines. Map prepared as part of the Minnesota Planning Listening Post series., March 24, 2000. (391K, 39 x 25 print size, PDF ) | Map details
- East Central Region Major Roads/Pipelines: Shows highways, gas and liquid pipelines, county boundaries, county seats., January 21, 2000. (PDF) | Map details
Meeting minutes
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- Transcript: August 28, 2007 Public Meeting in Taconite, MN: Transcript: August 28, 2007 Public Meeting in Taconite, MN, August 29, 2007. (152.98K, .pdf) | Minutes details
- Public Information Meeting Summary: A Summary of Comments at the May 24th Public Information Meeting held in Nashwauk, MN, May 30, 2007. (12 Pages, 195 KB, PDF) | Minutes details
Order
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- Commission Order Amending a Pipeline Routing Permit: A Commisison order: (1) retracting the Commission's decision to wait for a federal environmental impact statement, and (2) designating a route between Mileposts 1056.1 and 1073.0 through the Fond du Lac Reservation. , July 30, 2009. () | Order details
- Order deferring designation of route for the Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent pipelines between Milepost 1056.1 and 1073.0: The Commission defers taking any action regarding route designation between Milepost 1056.1 and Milepost 1073.0 until the Federal Environmental Impact Statement is complete. The Commission will then be in a position to evaluate these matters with the benefit of that analysis, March 31, 2009. (798.51K, .pdf) | Order details
- Commission Order Granting a Pipeline Routing Permit: A commission order granting a pipeline routing permit in part, and deferring a permit decision on the route between Mileposts 1056.1 and 1073.0, pending further negotiations by the parties. , December 29, 2008. () | Order details
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order Granting Partial Exemption and a Pipeline Route Permit to Minnesota Power for the Boswell Energy Center Natural Gas Pipeline Project (1,103 KB): The Order and Route Permit issued by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on September 17, 2008, October 20, 2008. (1.08 M, .pdf) | Order details
Packet
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- DOC Staff Comments and Recommendations before the PUC on Application Acceptance, considered at the March 29th PUC Agenda Meeting: DOC Energy Facility Permitting Comments and Recommendations on the Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission Application for Pipeline Route Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures, March 21, 2007. (14 Pages, 1.31 MB, PDF) | Packet details
- Cannon Falls Pipeline Project: DOC EFP staff packet to PUC: The cover letter, comments & recomendations, proposed findings of fact, and proposed pipeline route permit assembled by the DOC EFP staff for the October 26, 2006, PUC meeting, October 18, 2006. (1.75 M, .pdf) | Packet details
Permit document
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- EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations on LSr Pipeline: Staff comments recommending that a Pipeline Routing Permit be issued for the Southern Lights (LSr) Project. Includes: comments, proposed permit, mitigations plans, and maps. , May 12, 2008. () | Permit details
- Commission Findings of Fact, Order and Route Permit: The matter of NPUC's application for apipeline route permit came before the MPUC on April 3, 2008, April 16, 2008. (1.96 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- DOC EFP staff Comments & Recommendations: NPUC Blackberry - Nashwuak Pipeline Route Application: The enclosed materials are work papers of the Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security Energy Facility Permitting Staff. They are intended for use by the Public Utilities Commission and are based on information already in the record unless otherwise noted, March 24, 2008. (532.96K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Enbridge Energy Proposed Expanded Route and Route Alternatives for the Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects: Maps for the Enbridge Energy Proposed Expanded Route and Route Alternatives for the Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects, March 14, 2008. () | Permit details
- DOC Energy Facility Permitting Staff Comments and Recommendation on Alberta Clipper/Southern Lights Diluent Route and Route Segment Proposals for Consideration at Public Hearing (South and East of Clearbrook): Routes and Route Segment Proposals for Consideration at Public Hearing , February 22, 2008. (324.49K, .pdf) | Permit details
- MPUC Order on route selection to be considered at the contested case hearing: On December 7, 2007, the MPUC released an order determining which routes and route segments would be considered in the contested case hearing, December 7, 2007. (1.17 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- PUC order regarding NPUC request to convert the current docket from the partial exemption to the full process: The Commission grants NPUC's request to seek a pipeline permit under Minn. Rules Chapter 4415's full process, August 23, 2007. (552.52K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Revised Pipeline Routing Permit Application: Nashwauk-Blackberry Pipeline: On July 12, 2007, the NPUC submitted a request to the Commission to convert its original application for a partial exemption into a full proceeding pursuant to Minn. Rule 4415.045. On July 27, 2007, NPUC submitted a revised pipeline routing permit application incorporating the requirements of the full Pipeline Route Selection Procedures, August 2, 2007. (6.19 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Department Energy Facility Permitting staff Comments & Recommendations on NPUC request to convert the current docket to the Full Pipeline Route Selection Procedures: The enclosed materials are work papers of the Department of Commerce Energy Facility Permitting Staff. They are intended for use by the Public Utilities Commission and are based on information already in the record unless otherwise noted, August 1, 2007. (467.19K, .pdf) | Permit details
- DOC Staff Comments and Recommendatons Regarding Acceptance of Enbridge Pipeline Applications for Pipeline Routing Permits: Permit Applications for LSr, Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects , July 9, 2007. (92.96K, .pdf) | Permit details
- DOC Staff Comments and Recommendations Regarding Acceptance of Enbridge Pipeline Applications for Pipeline Routing Permits: Permit Applications for LSr, Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects , July 9, 2007. (92.96K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Application for Routing Permit for a Crude Oil Pipeline: Application to construct 285 miles of 36-inch-diameter underground petroleum pipeline and 188 miles of new 20-inch-diameter underground pipeline generally on or adjacent to the Enbridge right-of-way, June 1, 2007. () | Permit details
- Route Permit Application and Environmental Assessment Supplement for the Southern Lights (LSr) Crude Oil Pipeline Project: Routing Permit Application and Environmental Assessment Supplement for the Enbridge Pipelines LLC Southern Lights (LSr) Crude Oil Pipeline Project, April 24, 2007. (Multiple PDF Files) | Permit details
- PUC Order Granting a Route Permit for the MinnCan Pipeline Project: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Order Granting Route Permit for the MinnCan Pipeline Project, April 13, 2007. (56 Pages, 4.8 MB, PDF) | Permit details
- PUC Order Accepting Route Permit Application: PUC Order Accepting the Nashwauk to Blackberry Route Permit Application, Authorizing the Department of Commerce to appoint a Public Advisor, and taking no action on an advisory task force, April 3, 2007. (15 Pages, 2.17 MB, PDF) | Permit details
- Nashwauk – Blackberry Pipeline Permit Application : Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures for the Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission Nashwauk – Blackberry Natural Gas Pipeline Project, March 7, 2007. (Multiple PDF files) | Permit details
- Nashwauk Permit Application Figures: Figures in the Nashwauk Pipeline Permit Application, March 7, 2007. (Multiple PDF files) | Permit details
- MinnCan Pipeline Route Maps as of January 5, 2007: Pipeline Route Maps in the Matter of the MinnCan Crude Oil Pipeline Indicating the Proposed Route as of January 5, 2007, February 2, 2007. (Multiple PDF files) | Permit details
- Pipeline Route Permit: GMT's Cannon Falls Natural Gas Pipeline Route Permit, October 27, 2006. (4.04 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- AGRICULTURAL IMPACT MITIGATION PLAN: GMT's Agricultural Mitigation Plan for the Cannon Falls Natural Gas Pipeline, October 6, 2006. (115.89K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Pipeline Permit for the CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project: PUC Issued Pipeline Permit for the CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project, July 28, 2006. (18 Pages, 1.12 MB, PDF) | Permit details
- Proposed Pipeline Routing Permit: Proposed Pipeline Routing Permit for the CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project, July 20, 2006. (18 p., 910.5KB, PDF) | Permit details
- Department of Commerce Staff Comments and Recommendations on the selection of route alternatives for the MinnCan Pipline project: Comments and Recommendations of the Commerce Department Staff concerning what additional pipeline alignments, route segments and route alternatives should be accepted by the PUC for consideration at a contested hearing. Attachments to the Comments and Recommendations are listed separately, June 22, 2006. (54.52K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Attachment D of the Department of Commerce Staff Comments and Recommendations on the selection of route alternatives for the MinnCan Pipeline project: Attachment D -- Relevant correspondence concerning additional pipeline alignments, route segments and route alternatives. , June 22, 2006. (17.85 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Attachment C of Department of Commerce Staff Comments and Recommendations on the selection of route alternatives for the MinnCan Pipline project: Attachment C -- Route/Route Segment Proposals Outside of Proposed Route, June 22, 2006. (2.43 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Attachment B to Department of Commerce Staff Comments and Recommendations on the selection of route alternatives for the MinnCan Pipline project: Attachment B -- Alignment Modifications within the MPL Proposed Route, June 22, 2006. (9.56 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Attachment A to Department of Commerce Staff Comments and Recommendations on the selection of route alternatives for the MinnCan Pipline project: Attachment A -- Pipeline routing process schematic and other background materials, June 22, 2006. (601.85K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Riverside Pipeline Project--Application by CenterPoint Energy for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedure [Appendices]: Alert: 30 MB File - Appendices to CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project Application, May 4, 2006. (30.2 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Riverside Pipeline Project--Application by CenterPoint Energy for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedure [Main Text]: Text of CenterPoint Energy Riverside Pipeline Project Application, May 4, 2006. (1.13 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Pipeline Routing Permit Application-MinnCan Project PUC Docket # PL-PL-05-2003 : Minnesota Pipe Line Company MinnCan Project, February 17, 2006. (284.13K, .pdf) | Permit details
- PIPELINE ROUTING PERMIT APPLICATION-FIGURES-- MINNCAN PROJECT PUC DOCKET # PL5/PPL-05-2003: MinnCan Project--Minnesota Pipe Line Company, February 17, 2006. (7.08 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Environmental Assessment Supplement to the Pipeline Routing Permit Application: MinnCan Project--Minnesota Pipe Line Company, February 17, 2006. (9.18 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Letter to Burl Haar providing EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations on Highbridge Pipeline Project: Letter to Burl A. Haar transmitting Department Comments and Recommendations, February 16, 2006. (36.97K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Comments and Recommendations of Commerce Department Staff on the Application of Xcel Energy for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures: Department Comments and Recommendations on Xcel Energy High Bridge Natural Gas Pipeline Project, February 16, 2006. (29.2K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Proposed Pipeline Routing Permit: Proposed Pipeline Routing Permit, February 16, 2006. (508.58K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Briefing Paper re Pipeline Routing Permit Application for the MinnCan Project: Staff Briefing Paper Regarding Acceptance of Pipeline Routing Permit Application, January 26, 2006. (65.82K, .pdf) | Permit details
- Application to the PUC for a Gas Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures--High Bridge Generating Plant Conversion Project: Application for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures--High Bridge Generationg Plant Conversion Project, November 8, 2005. (24.69 M, .pdf) | Permit details
- Permit Attachment: Agricultural Mitigation Plan: This Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan is intended to implement condition VI.A., “Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan”, of the pipeline routing permit issued by the Environmental Quality Board to Xcel Energy (MEQB Docket No. 04-75-PPS–Xcel Blue Lake), and to address the Findings 62-72 of the Environmental Quality Board Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order dated June 17, 2004. , October 22, 2004. (1p., 141.87K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Pipeline Routing Permit: Mankato Energy Center : Signed copy of Mankato Energy Center Pipeline Routing Permit, September 16, 2004. (10p., 998K, PDF 5.0 ) | Permit details
- Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan for Mankato Energy Center: Contains measures intended to avoid, mitigate, or provide compensation for negative agricultural impacts, September 16, 2004. (17p., 1826K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Pipeline Route Permit: Xcel Energy is authorized by this permit to construct a new natural gas pipeline approximately 11 miles long in Scott County along a route identified in this Routing Permit and in compliance with the conditions specified in this permit. , June 18, 2004. (8p., 742K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Routing Permit: Natural Gas Pipeline: Faribault Energy Park, LLC is authorized by this permit to construct a new natural gas pipeline approximately 1000 feet long in Rice County along a route identified in this Routing Permit and in compliance with the conditions specified in this permit. , May 20, 2004. (6p., 422K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Pipeline Application Acceptance Letter: EQB Chair signed acceptance of Manakato Energy Center Pipeline Application, May 4, 2004. (2 p., 54 K, pdf 5.0) | Permit details
- EQB staff memo on pipeline permit application: EQB staff memo to EQB Chair describing application review and recommending approval, May 4, 2004. (2 p., 99 K pdf 5.0) | Permit details
- Mankato Energy Center LLC Pipeline Application: Application for Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection, May 3, 2004. (82 p., 3,889 K, pdf 5.0) | Permit details
- TEXT PORTION: Xcel Energy's Application for a natural gas pipeline route permit & partial exemption: Construction of an 11-mile, 16-inch pipeline connecting the Blue Lake plant to an existing NNG pipeline, March 17, 2004. (37p., 288KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 1-1: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Project Location Map: Regional, March 17, 2004. (1p., 179KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 2-1a: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Typical ROW Requirements: Zumbro Avenue, 13oth Street, Koeper Avenue, March 17, 2004. (1p., 16KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 2-1b: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Typical ROW Requirements: US HWY 169, March 17, 2004. (1p., 17KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 2-2: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Typical Pipeline Installation, March 17, 2004. (15KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-1: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Zoning Map, March 17, 2004. (1p., 164KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-2: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Major Highways, Railroads & Airports, March 17, 2004. (1p., 2034KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-3: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Traffic Counts, March 17, 2004. (1p., 1964KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-4: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Communities of significant biological diversity, March 17, 2004. (1p., 1871KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-5: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Recreation Areas, March 17, 2004. (1p., 1895KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-6: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Rivers, Lakes & Watersheds, March 17, 2004. (1p., 316KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-7a: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Soils Associations: Zumbro Avenue Mainline Tap to 140th Street SW, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4546KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-7b: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Soils Associations: Zumbro Avenue 140th Street SW to 130th Street SW; 130th Street to Koeper Avenue; Koeper Avenue to Hwy 169 , March 17, 2004. (1p., 4501KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-7c: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Soils Associations: Hwy 169, Koeper Avenue (Cty Road 77) to County Road 16, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4616KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-7d: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Soils Associations: Hwy 169, County Road 16 to the plant site, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4588KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-8a: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Potential Wetlands: Zumbro Avenue, Mainline Tap to 130th Street SW; 130th Street to Koeper Avenue; Koeper Avenue to Hwy 169, March 17, 2004. (1p., 3625K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 4-8b: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Potential Wetlands: Highway 169, Koeper Avenue to the plant site, March 17, 2004. (1p., 3667KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 5-1: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Gas Pipeline Construction Sequence, March 17, 2004. (1p., 739KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 5-2: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Typical Ditch Plug, March 17, 2004. (1p., 63KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 5-3: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Typical Erosion Control Measures in Steep terrain Areas, March 17, 2004. (1p., 87KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDICES: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Appendices A, B, C, & D, March 17, 2004. (32p., 1807KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Appendix B, Figure B-1: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed Gas Pipeline Corridor: Zumbro Avenue, mainline tap to 160th Street E , March 17, 2004. (2p., 4067KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-2: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Zumbro Avenue, 160th Street to 150th Street, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4134 KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-3: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Zumbro Avenue, 150th Street north ~2 miles, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4143KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-4: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Zumbro Avenue, 130th Street south ~2 miles, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4109KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-5: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: 130th Street W, Zumbro Avenue to Koeper Avenue, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4205KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-6: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Koeper Avenue, 130th Street to Highway 169; Hwy 169, Koeper Avenue to Spencer Avenue, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4085KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-7: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Hwy 169, Spencer Avenue to ~.25 miles east of Cty Road 17, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4261KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-8: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Hwy 169, County Road 83 west ~1.25 miles, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4257KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-9: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Hwy 169, County Road 83 east ~1.25 miles, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4040KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- APPENDIX B, Figure B-10: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed gas pipeline corridor: Hwy 169, plant site west ~.25 miles, March 17, 2004. (1p., 4128KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- FIGURE 1-2: Xcel Energy's Pipeline Route Application: Proposed Pipeline Route: Regional, March 15, 2004. (1p., 177KB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Pipeline Routing Permit Application: FEP hereby makes application to the MEQB for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption, March 9, 2004. (122p., 2,6934K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Final Stipulation Agreement [Hutchinson Pipeline]: Stipulation Agreement between EQB and HUC Resolving Alleged Violations re Repair of Cut Drain Tiles During Construction, October 31, 2003. (7p., 19K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Final Pipeline Routing Permit: In the Matter of the Application of the Minnesota Soybean Processors and Great Plains Natural Gas to construct, own, and operate a 6.4 mile natural gas pipeline near Brewster, MN, July 17, 2003. (8p., 24K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan: In the Matter of the Application of the Minnesota Soybean Processors and Great Plains Natural Gas to construct, own, and operate a 6.4 mile natural gas pipeline near Brewster, MN, July 17, 2003. (17p., 48K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- PCUNU Information Book Attachment, Exhibit A: Map of Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Location, May 22, 2003. (1p., 290K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- PCUNU Information Book Attachment, Exhibits 1-5: Construction Specifications for Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline, May 22, 2003. (6p., 349K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Minnesota Soybean Processors Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Location: Map of Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Location, May 22, 2003. (1p., 186K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- EQB Information Book for New Ulm Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Project: EQB Information Book for Public Utilities Commission of New Ulm Proposed 4.56 Mile Natural Gas Pipeline Project in Brown County, May 1, 2003. (13p., 35K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- MnSP-Final Permit Application: Application by Mn Soybean Processors for Pipeline Routing Permit for Brewster Plant, May 1, 2003. (27p., 84K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- MnSP-Spill Control and Countermeasure Plan: SPCC for Minnesota Soybean Processors Natural Gas Pipeline Installation, April 17, 2003. (6p., 33K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Resolution [Hutchinson pipeline]: Adopting Findings of Fact and Conclusions and Order amending permit, March 20, 2003. (1p., 4K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Amended Permit [Hutchinson pipeline]: Permit identifying route and mitigation plans, March 20, 2003. (9p., 25K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Draft Resolution [Hutchinson pipeline]: Draft resolution prepared by staff amending permit, March 13, 2003.
- July 27, 1990 MnDOT Policy on Accommodation of Utilities in ROW [Hutchinson pipeline]: MnDOT policy allowing utilities in road right-of-way, March 11, 2003.
- Pipeline routing permit issued to Hutchinson Utilities Commission docket 02-33-PRP-HUC: The City of Hutchinson (Hutchinson Utilities Commission) is authorized by this permit to construct and operate approximately 90 miles of new 16- and 12.75-inch (outside diameter) natural gas pipeline and associated facilities in Martin, Watonwan, Brown, Nicollet, Sibley and McLeod Counties along the route identified in this Routing Permit and in compliance with the conditions contained in this Permit, December 19, 2002. (8p., 26K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Draft Permit [Hutchinson pipeline]: Draft of permit language for public review and comment, April 16, 2002.
- Hutchinson Utilities Commission maps: Maps of proposed pipeline, April 1, 2002. (7p., 3.5M, PDF5.0)) | Permit details
- Draft Application for Pipeline Routing Permit and for Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures [Hutchinson pipeline]: Draft Site Permit Application for Review, February 28, 2002.
- Pipeline routing permit issued to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership for the Terrace Expanson Project-Phase III: Permits a pipeline, December 20, 2001. (10p., 201K., PDF 5.0) | Permit details
- Pipeline routing permit issued to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership for the Terrace expansion project- phase III: Permits a pipline, December 20, 2001. () | Permit details
- Lakehead pipeline: application: Application for pipeline routing permit and for partial exemption from pipeline route selection procedures, December 5, 2001. (60 p., 947K, PDF 5) | Permit details
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High Prairie Pipeline Project from the North Dakota Border to Clearbrook, Minnesota:
High Prairie Pipeline, LLC proposes to construct an underground crude oil pipeline from McKenzie County, North Dakota, to Clearbook, Minnesota, and associated facilities. Approximately 65 miles of the project are proposed to be located in Minnesota and the project is proposed to cross the Red River near Bygland, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Boswell Pipeline:
Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities for a Natural Gas Pipeline Permit and Partial Exemption of Pipeline Route Selection Procedures.(Project docket)
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Alberta Clipper Petroleum and Southern Lights Diluent Pipelines:
Enbridge Pipelines L.L.C. proposes to construct 285 miles of 36-inch-diameter underground petroleum pipeline in the Minnesota counties of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Clearwater, Hubbard, Cass, Itasca, Aitkin, St. Louis and Carlton. The Alberta Clipper Pipeline will terminate at the Enbridge terminal facility in Superior, Wisconsin. The Southern Lights Diluent Project will be co-constructed with the Alberta Clipper Project from Superior, Wisconsin to Clearbrook, Minnesota. The Southern Lights Diluent Project will require construction of 188 miles of new 20-inch-diameter underground pipeline generally on or adjacent to the Enbridge right-of-way.(Project docket)
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Bear Cub Energy, LLC :
4.5 mile-long natural gas pipeline in Martin County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Enbridge Pipeline Southern Lights Project:
Enbridge Pipelines L.L.C. proposes to construct approximately 108 miles of 20-inch pipeline through the Minnesota counties of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, and Clearwater. The proposed pipeline would terminate at the Enbridge existing tank farm and terminal facility near Clearbrook, MN.(Project docket)
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Nashwauk - Blackberry Pipeline Project:
Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission Nashwauk - Blackberry Natural Gas Pipeline Project.(Project docket)
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Cannon Falls Natural Gas Pipeline Project:
Greater Minnesota Transmission, LLC (GMT) is proposing to install a 13.0 mile, 16-inch diameter high-pressure natural gas pipeline in central Dakota County. The proposed pipeline route originates at a new Northern Natural Gas (NNG) town border station (TBS) south of Coates and terminates at the proposed Cannon Falls Energy Center Power Plant on the northwest edge of Cannon Falls in Goodhue County.(Project docket)
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Riverside Pipeline Project:
Application for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption from Pipeline Route Selection Procedures.(Project docket)
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MinnCan Project--Minnesota Pipe Line Company:
Proposed 295-mile between Clearbrook, MN in Clearwater County and the Flint Hills Resources refinery in Rosemont, MN in Dakota County.(Project docket)
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Natural Gas Pipeline for High Bridge Generating Plant Conversion Project:
Natural Gas Pipeline for High Bridge Generating Plant Conversion Project.(Project docket)
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Amendment of the pipeline rules:
Amendment to the rules.(Project docket)
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Xcel Energy Blue Lake Generating Plant Natural Gas Pipeline:
Xcel Proposes to install a natural gas pipeline.(Project docket)
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Faribault Energy Park, LLC Natural Gas Pipeline :
A 1,200 foot, 400 psi Natural Gas pipeline in Rice County.(Project docket)
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Calpine, Mankato Natural Gas Pipeline:
Route Permit Application for a natural gas pipeline to supply new power plant turbines.(Project docket)
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New Ulm Pipeline:
Information Booklet for exempt pipeline placement in Brown County..(Project docket)
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Minnesota Soybean Processors Natural Gas Pipeline:
Pipeline Routing Permit and Partial Exemption for Six-mile pipeline from the Northern Natural Pipeline Near Brewster to the new MnSP Processing Plant .(Project docket)
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Hutchinson pipeline:
Seeks partial exemption from procedures for 89 miles of new 12 and 16 inch pipeline.(Project docket)
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Terrace expansion project:
Pipeline routing application.(Project docket)
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Lakefield Junction LLP:
A 12.75 inch, 1 mile natural gas pipeline located in Martin County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Northern States Power Pipeline Extension - Otter Tail County:
A 4.5 inch, 9.5 mile natiral gas pipeline in the cities of Perham, Battle Lake and Henning in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Utilicorp United and Northern Minnesota Utilities Pipline - Carlton County:
A 8.625 inch, 8 mile natural gas pipeline in Carlton County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Lakehead Pipe Line - Terrace Expansion:
A 36 inch, 68.6 mile crude oil pipeline in Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Redlake and Polk Counties.(Project docket)
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Northern States Power Pipline - Dakota County:
A 16 inch, 2 mile natural gas pipeline extension in Dakota County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Western Gas Utilities Pipeline - Scott:
A 6.58 inch, 7 mile natural gas pipeline in Scott County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Minnesota Corn processors Pipline - Lyon County:
A 8.625 inch, 18 mile natural gas pipline in Lyon County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Utilicorp Energy and Peoples Natural Gas Pipeline - Washington County:
A 10.75 inch, 1 mile natural gas pipeline in Washington County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Williams Pipeline Company - Anoka & Ramsey:
A 0.5 inch, 8 mile petroleum products pipeline in Anoka and Ramsey Counties, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Northern States Power Company - Hugo:
A 16 inch, 7.5 mile and a 12 inch, 3,5 mile natural gas pipeline through Washington, Anoka and Ramsey Counties, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Utilicorp United and Northern Minnesota Utilities Pipeline - Otter Tail:
A 8.635 inch, 36 mile natural gas pipeline through Hubbard, Otter Tail and Wadena Counties, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Great Plains Natural Gas Pipeline - Lyon:
A 6.625 inch, 2.6 mile natural gas pipeline in Lyon County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Peoples Natural Gas - Ivanhoe:
A 4.5 inch, 18 mile natural gas pipeline in Lincoln County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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Minnesota Pipeline Company - Crude Oil Expansion:
A 16 inch, 163 mile crude oil pipeline through Clearwater, Hubbard, Wadena, Todd, Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Anoka, Washington and Dakota Counties, Minnesota.(Project docket)
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- Notice of Boswell Pipeline Public Information Meeting: Office of Energy Security will hold a public meeting on July 16, 2008, on Minnesota Power’s application for a pipeline routing permit for the Boswell Energy Center pipeline project | Notice details
- Notice of Commission Meeting: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items listed on the attached agenda will be heard at the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday. April 3.2008 at 9:30 a.m | Notice details
- Notice of Public Hearings Regarding Certificate of Need and Pipeline Routing Permit Applications for Enbridge Energy Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects: Notice of March 25 and 26 and April 8 and 9 Public Hearings for Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects | Notice details
- Notice Public Hearing: NPUC's proposed Blackberry to Nashwauk pipeline, January 3rd and 4th, 2008 at the Nashwauk City Hall: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Public Hearings will be held on Nashwauk Public Utilities Commissions (NPUC) application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for a pipeline routing permit | Notice details
- Notice of Public Meetings and Public Hearings Regarding Certificate of Need Applications and Pipeline Routing Permit Applications for Enbridge Energy Proposed LSr, Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects : Notice of November 27, 28 and 29 Public Information Meetings and Hearings on Enbridge Pipeline LSr and Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects, issued | Notice details
- CAC Public Meeting Notice: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a meeting of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Taconite Community Center, concerning the proposal by the Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission (NPUC) to construct the 23-mile Nashwauk-Blackberry natural gas pipeline in Itasca County | Notice details
- Public Meeting Notice: Citizen Advisory Committee: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a meeting of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Taconite Community Center, concerning the proposal by the Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission (NPUC) to construct the 23-mile Nashwauk-Blackberry natural gas pipeline in Itasca County | Notice details
- Public Meeting Notice: Nashwauk Public Utilities' Application for a Pipeline Routing Permit: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a public information meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Taconite Community Center at 7:00 pm concerning the proposal by the NPUC to construct the 23-mile Nashwauk-Blackberry natural gas pipeline in Itasca County | Notice details
- Notice of Application Acceptance and Public Information Meeting for the Enbridge Energy LSr, Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights Diluent Projects: Noitice of Application Acceptance and Public Information Meetings for Enbridge Energy Pipeline Projects | Notice details
- A second public information meeting will be held on the proposed Nashwauk to Blackberry natural gas pipeline project at 6:00 PM on May 24, 2007: A second public information meeting will be held on the proposed Nashwauk to Blackberry natural gas pipeline project at 6:00 PM on May 24, 2007 at the Nashwauk City Hall in Nashwauk, MN | Notice details
- A second public information meeting will be held on the proposed Nashwauk to Blackberry natural gas pipeline project at 6:00 PM on May 24, 2007: A second public information meeting will be held on the proposed Nashwauk to Blackberry natural gas pipeline project at 6:00 PM on May 24, 2007 at the Nashwauk City Hall in Nashwauk, MN | Notice details
- Notice of PUC Order Granting Approvals for the MinnCan Pipeline Project: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 13, 2007 the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued two separate Orders granting a Certificate of Need and a Pipeline Routing Permit for the MinnCan Pipeline Project | Notice details
- Notice of Application Acceptance and Public Information Meetings : Nashwauk to Blackberry Pipeline Project: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the DOC will hold an Open House and Public Information Meeting beginning at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in the Taconite Community Center concerning the proposed Nashwauk to Blackberry pipeline route permit application submitted to the PUC by the Nashwauk Public Utilities Commission | Notice details
- Supplement to MinnCan Comments and Recommendations : Supplement to Comments and Recommendations of the Department of Commerce Energy Facility Permitting Staff in the Matter of the MinnCan Crude Oil Pipeline Project | Notice details
- Comments and Recommendations to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in the Matter of the MinnCan Project: Comments & Recommendations of the Department of Commerce Energy Facility Permitting Staff in the Matter of the MinnCan Crude Oil Pipeline Project | Notice details
- Cannon Falls Pipeline Public Information Meetings: The DOC will hold Public Information Meetings on Greater Minnesota Transmission's Cannon Falls pipeline project on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in Cannon Falls, Minn., and Thursday, September 14, 2006, in Hampton, Minn. | Notice details
- PUC Order: GMT's Pipeline Routing Permit Application: PUC accepts GMT's Pipeline Routing Permit Application as Complete | Notice details
- Notice of Public Meeting and Public Hearings on the MinnCan Pipeline Project: Notice of Public Meetings and Public Hearings regarding the applications by Minnesota Pipeline Company for a Certificate of Need and a Pipeline Routing Permit for the 295 mile MinnCan crude oil pipeline project | Notice details
- Notice of Pipeline Routing Permit Application Acceptance and Public Information Meetings on the MinnCan Pipeline Project: Information Meetings on the MinnCan Pipeline Project | Notice details
- Notice of Application Acceptance and Public Information Meetings on Xcel Energy High Bridge Pipeline Project : Public Information Meetings on Xcel Energy High Bridge Natural Gas Pipeline Project | Notice details
- Request for comments on possible amendments to rules governing routing of proposed routing of intrastate pipelines, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4415: Public comments are due on March 21, not March 7 as stated in the State Register on February 7. | Notice details
- Notice of Meeting on December 9, 2004: Meeting to be held on the amendment of the pipeline rules on December 9, 2004 | Notice details
- Calpine Mankato Energy Center Natural Gas Pipeline meeting: Announces a public meeting regarding the Calpine Mankato Energy Center Natural Gas Pipeline to be held in Mankato on June 15, 20 | Notice details
- Public Notice: Pipeline Routing Permit Application, Xcel Energy Blue Lake Generating Plant Expansion : On May 10, 2004, the MEQB will conduct public meetings to receive comments concerning the routing and construction of a proposed 11-mile long, natural gas pipeline in the city of Shakopee and Jackson, Sand Creek and Louisville Townships of Scott County. | Notice details
- MnSP-EQB Notice List: EQB Notice List for MnSP Pipeline for Brewster Plant | Notice details
- MnSP-Notice of an Application for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Public Information Meeting: Application of Minnesota Soybean Processor for a Pipeline Routing Permit and Announcement of June 9, 2003 Public Meeting | Notice details
- Notice of Application [Hutchinson pipeline]: Notice advising the public of the application and of upcoming meetings | Notice details
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- Bear Cub Energy, LLC : Information Book for Owners and Tenants of Property along the Buffalo Lake Natural Gas Pipeline Route in Martin County, Minnesota, June 6, 2007. (2.45 M, .pdf) | Publication details