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• ALJ Report (2 items)
• Administrative rule (37 items)
• Affidavit (9 items)
• Agency report (25 items)
• Application (3 items)
• Certificate of Need (8 items)
• Comments and Recommendations (8 items)
• Compliance Filing (7 items)
• Correspondence (131 items)
• Database (1 items)
• EQB resolution (12 items)
• Environmental Assessment (57 items)
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet (11 items)
• Environmental Impact Statement (20 items)
• Finding of Fact (29 items)
• Hearing (24 items)
• Informational Bulletin (1 items)
• Link to outside web resource (8 items)
• Media release (1 items)
• Meeting minutes (4 items)
• Order (12 items)
• Packet (2 items)
• Permit document (90 items)
• Presentation (1 items)
• Project (19 items)
• Project docket (40 items)
• Public comment (98 items)
• Public notice (65 items)
• Publication of outside organization (19 items)
• Scoping Decision (2 items)
• Web Page (1 items)

ALJ Report

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• Administrative Law Judge's Report on the Mesaba Energy Project: Administrative Law Judge Steve M. Mihalchick conducted evidentiary and public hearings at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on January 29, 2008, at the Taconite Community Center in Taconite, Minnesota, and at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on January 30, 2008, at the Hoyt Lakes Arena in Hoyt Lakes, December 31, 2009. (659.85K, .pdf) | ALJReport details
• ALJ Report (Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations) Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant: An evidentiary hearing was held before Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Richard on June 8 - 12 and June 29, 2009, in St. Paul, Minnesota, October 21, 2009. (1.25 M, .pdf) | ALJReport details

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Administrative rule

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• Chief ALJ Order on Adopted Rules: Chief ALJ Order Adopted Rules, dated November 12, 2003, are approved as to legality, January 5, 2004.
• Final Adopted Rules: Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Environmental Review of Large Energy Facilities, Revisor of Statues File Number AR3410, November 12, 2003. (13p., 37K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Final Adopted Rules: Environmental Report Preparation Schematic: Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Environmental Review of Large Energy Facilities, Revisor of Statues File Number AR3410, November 12, 2003. (1p., 6K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Staff Final Recommendations to ALJ: Rule Language Recommended For Adoption By Environmental Quality Board Staff , September 24, 2003. (12p., 32K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• List of Exhibits [Environmental Review Rules]: List of exhibits for public hearing, OAH docket no. 6-2901-15394-1, September 4, 2003. (3p. 13K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High-Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings Before the Public Utilities Commission: EQB staff recommendations for changes in proposed rules, August 25, 2003, August 25, 2003. (12p., 30K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Explanation of Changes Supported by EQB Staff, August 25, 2003: Explaining staff recommendations to the proposed rules, August 25, 2003. (6p., 22K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Proposed amendments to environmental review rules for large energy facilities before the Public Utilities Commission [revisor's version]: Revisor's draft of proposed amendments to Chapter 4410 and technical amendments to Chapter 4400 , May 1, 2003. (8p., 28K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Statement of need and reasonableness in the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to environmental review rules for large energy facilities and high voltage transmission lines in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410 [Final]: Explains the rationale for each proposed amendment to environmental review rules for large energy facilities before the Public Utilities Commission in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410, March 20, 2003. (34p., 95K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Statement of need and reasonableness in the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to environmental review rules for large energy facilities and high voltage transmission lines in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410: Explains the rationale for each proposed amendment to environmental review rules for large energy facilities before the Public Utilities Commission in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410, March 13, 2003. (34p., 95K. PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410, Proposed amendments to environmental review rules for large energy facilities before the Public Utilities Commission: Revisor's draft of proposed amendments to Chapter 4410 and technical amendments to Chapter 4400 , March 11, 2003. (9p.,30.84K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Possible Amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, DRAFT January 31, 2003: Public review draft of proposed amendments to rules concerning environmental review of proposed large electric generating plants and high voltage transmission lines at the Certificate of Need stage, January 31, 2003. (11p., 145K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Minnesota Rules 4400 as adopted by Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, December 19, 2002: Rules adopted by Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, December 19, 2002 , December 19, 2002. (39p., 92K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Order adopting Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4400 : Order adopting Rules governing the Siting and Permitting of Large Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4400, December 19, 2002. (2 p., 8K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Resolution Adopting Amendments to Minnesota Rules Chapter 4400: Resolution approving and adopting the December 5, 2002 version of the Power Plant Siting Rules, Minnesota Rules, Ch 4400. The resolution also authorizes the EQB Chair to sign the order adopting rules and, if necessary, modify them to ensure approval., December 19, 2002. (1p., 4K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Possible amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, Draft, October 14, 2002: Revision of the August 12 draft rules, incorporating the comments received at August 28 meeting, October 31, 2002. (8p., 106K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Possible amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, DRAFT, October 14, 2002: Revision of the August 12 draft rules, incorporating the comments received at August 28 meeting, October 14, 2002. (8p., 106K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Minnesota State Register Notice and Amendments to MN Rule Chapter 4400: Proposed amendments to power plant siting rules published in State Register, Monday August 12, 2002, August 12, 2002. (42p., PDF) | Rule details
• Possible Amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, DRAFT, August 12, 2002: Draft language developed for public meeting along with an explanation of the potential changes, August 12, 2002. (12p., 129K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Notice of hearing: in the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to the EQB power plant siting rules [draft]: Draft notice of hearing, July 16, 2002.
• Minnesota Rules 4400 [draft]: Draft Amendments with Revisor's certificate, July 11, 2002. (32p., 100KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Certificate of EQB authorizing resolution [Draft power plant siting rules (Chapter 4400)]: Document prepared for rule hearing., July 10, 2002.
• Proposed permanent rules relating to Power Plant Siting (Chapter 4400): Environmental Quality Board proposes to amend rules, July 1, 2002. (32p., 100KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Memorandum to Governor's Office from Alan Mitchell regarding proposed adoption of chapter 4400 amendments: Memorandum requesting authorization to go forward with rule making (Governor's Office authorized going forward by e-email on July 12, June 21, 2002.
• Minneota Rules 4400 [draft]: Version of the rules authorized for rulemaking as proposed by EQB for rulemaking hearing, June 13, 2002. (41p., 123KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Resolution authorizing Chair to proceed with rulemaking on proposed amendments to Power Plant Siting Rules in Chapter 4400: Resolution passed by Board on June 20, 2002, June 13, 2002. (2p., 6KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Resolution Adopting Proposed Amendments to Power Plant Siting Rules in Chapter 4400 as Interim Guidance: Resolution passed by Board on June 20, 2002, June 13, 2002. (1p., 5KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Statement of need and reasonableness in the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to the EQB power plant siting rules: Explains the rationale for each provision of the draft rules Chapter 4400, June 13, 2002. (82p., 212KB., PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Petition for Rulemaking Hearing submited by Communities United for Responsible Energy (CURE), Concerned River Valley Citizens (CRVC), and North American Water Office (NAWO) with 25 signatures: Petition asking for a rulemaking hearing on the draft rules, June 5, 2002.
• Draft of amendments to Minnesota Rules 4400 in Revisor's format: The latest version of the draft amendments in the format required by the Revisor's Office, May 22, 2002.
• Statement of Need and Reasonableness (draft) [Draft power plant siting rules (Chapter 4400)]: A draft distributed for public review, May 22, 2002. (82p., 212 KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Draft power plant siting rules (Chapter 4400): Draft of amendments incorporating public comments, March 19, 2002. (34p., 91KB, PDF5.0) | Rule details
• Minnesota Rules, chapter 4400 [Draft]: Another version of the draft amendments distributed for public review. Possible changes to amendments prepared by EQB staff in response to comments, March 13, 2002. (34p., 89KB., PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Draft Amendments to Minnesota Rules 4400 [Interim Guidance]: Version of the draft amendments to be applied as interim guidance, October 18, 2001. (31p., 93KB, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Interim guidance for draft power plant administrative rules (Chapter 4400): On October 18, 2001, the EQB Board passed a resolution adopting the draft rules as interim guidance to be utilized until final amendments to the power plant siting rules can be adopted., September 7, 2001. (31p. 94K, PDF 5.0) | Rule details
• Memo to Governor's Office regarding amendments to Minnesota Rules 4400: Advising the Governor's office of EQB intent to amend power plant siting rules, August 29, 2001.
• Proposed Minnesota Rules, chapter 4400 [first draft of amendments]: Draft amendments to chapter 4400 provided to public, July 1, 2001. (29p., 87KB, PDF5.0) | Rule details

Affidavit

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• Prepared Supplemental Testimony: Excelsior Energy: Enclosed please find the Prepared Supplemental Testimony and Exhibits of Robert Evans, March 15, 2007. (180.74K, .pdf) | Affidavit details
• Prepared Direct Testimony: Excelsior Energy: Prepared Direct Testimony & Exhibits of Excelsior Energy, Inc., MEP-I LLC and MEP II LLC, January 16, 2007. (187.76K, .pdf) | Affidavit details
• Transcript of Proceedings: Mesaba Energy Project Public Scoping Meeting, Hoyt Lakes: Transcript of public meeting, October 26, 2005. (136.07K, .pdf) | Affidavit details
• Transcript of Proceeding: Mesaba Energy Project Public Scoping Meeting, Taconite: Public Meeting Transcript, October 25, 2005. (242.18K, .pdf) | Affidavit details
• Certificate of mailing the notice of hearing: Certificate verifying that the notice of hearing was sent to both the EQB's rulemaking mailing list and the EQB's Power Plant General Interest mailing list, August 13, 2002. (1p., 62KB, PDF 5.0) | Affidavit details
• Certificate of accuracy of the mailing list [Draft power plant siting rules]: Certificate verifying that the mailing list is accurate, complete and current as of August 13, 2002, August 13, 2002. (1p., 52KB, PDF 5.0) | Affidavit details
• Certificate of sending the notice and the Statement of Need and Reasonableness to Legislators [Minnesota Rules 4400]: Certificate verifying that the notice and SONAR were sent to key legislators. They were also sent a revisor's copy of the proposed amendments, August 13, 2002. (1p., 53KB, PDF 5.0) | Affidavit details
• Certificate of Mailing the Statement of Need and Reasonableness to the Legislative Reference Library: Certificate verifying that the SONAR was sent to the Legislative Reference Library, August 13, 2002. (1p., 53K, PDF 5.0) | Affidavit details
• List of legislators sent copies of Notice of Hearing and Statement of Need and Reasonableness on August 13, 2002: Sent to chairs and ranking minority members of key committee members, August 13, 2002. (1p., 50KB., PDF5.0) | Affidavit details

Agency report

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• Office of Administrative Hearings, ALJ Report: GRE's Proposed Elk River Peaking Station: The above-entitled matter came for hearing before Administrative Law Judge Richard C. Luis on January 8, 2008, in the Large Hearing Room of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in St. Paul, Minnesota. , March 18, 2008. (514.22K, .pdf) | Report details
• DEIS: Joint DOC and DOE Draft Environmental Impact Statement, November 5, 2007. (351.32K, .pdf) | Report details
• Fourth Prehearing Order: On May 1, 2007, Excelsior Energy Inc., on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiaries MEP-I LLC and MEP-II LLC, (Excelsior or Applicant) submitted a letter requesting that the schedule in this matter be revised. The revision is necessary because the Draft EIS being prepared by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Energy is now expected to be completed and ready for public release by June 30, 2007, May 1, 2007. (27.8K, .pdf) | Report details
• PUC order approving the Minor Alteration: PUC order approving the Minor Alteration, December 1, 2006. (254.73K, .pdf) | Report details
• PUC Order concerning the Mesaba Energy Joint Permit Application: Order accepting the Joint Permit Application , July 28, 2006. (240.18K, .pdf) | Report details
• Citizen Advisory Task Force: Structure and Charge: The DOC EFP staff has prepared a suggested structure and charge in the event that the Commission authorizes the creation of a citizen advisory task force, July 6, 2006. (62.2K, .pdf) | Report details
• Department of Energy: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statment for the Mesaba Energy Project: DOE Notice of Intent, October 5, 2005. (65.85K, .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
• ALJ Report on Calpine Mankato Energy Center Public Hearing: ALJ Report on Calpine Mankato Energy Center Public Hearing, August 20, 2004. (48p., 290 K, PDF 5.0) | Report details
• 2004 Annual Report: Federal programs for the management of high-level radioactive waste: 2004 Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program, April 1, 2004. (22p., 575KB, PDF 5.0) | Report details
• Federal programs for the management of high-level radioactive waste [2003]: 2003 Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program, February 1, 2003. (35p., 509K, PDF 5.0) | Report details
• Federal programs for the management of high-level radioactive waste: January 2002 annual report: Minnesota Planning annual report summarizing activities by the federal government to locate a national repository for management of spent nuclear fuel, January 1, 2002. (45p., 840K, PDF 5.0) | Report details
• Proposed permanent rules relating to wind siting: Proposed changes to the Administrative Rules, November 26, 2001. (16 p., 43.1K, PDF 5) | Report details
• Inventory of cogeneration potential in Minnesota: Statewide inventory and description of promising cogeneration sites in Minnesota, August 1, 2001. (101p. 14M, PDF 5.0) | Report details
• Regulatory handbook for cogeneration project in Minnesota: public review draft: Provides an outline of the regulatory process required for cogeneration facilities in Minnesota, July 31, 2001. (4p., 30K, PDF 5.0 ) | Report details
• 1999 Annual report: federal programs for the management of high-level radioactive waste: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program , June 1, 2000.
• 1998 Annual report: federal programs for the management of high-level radioactive waste: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program , May 1, 1999. (37 p., 246 K., PDF) | Report details
• 1997 report to the legislature: high-level radioactive waste activities conducted under Minnesota Statutes 116C.712: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program , January 1, 1998. (33 p., 163K., PDF) | Report details
• 1996 Report on the high-level radioactive waste activities: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program , July 1, 1996.
• Report of the site advisory task force: Goodhue County dry cask storage alternative site project: Examines alternative locations for storing nuclear waste, January 1, 1996. (173 p., 3.8 M., PDF; scanned document) | Report details
• 1995 Report on the high-level radioactive waste activities conducted under Minnesota Statutes 115C.712: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program , June 30, 1995. (12 p., 85 K., PDF) | Report details
• 1994 Report on the high-level radioactive waste activities: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program, June 1, 1994.
• 1993 Report on the high-level radioactive waste activities conducted under Minnesota Statutes 116C.712: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program, June 1, 1993. (9p., 93 K., PDF) | Report details
• 1992 report on the high-level radioactive waste activities: Annual report to the Legislature on activities by the federal government relating to the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program , June 1, 1992.
• Report on the High-Level Radioactive Waste Activities Conducted Under MS 1990, 116C.712, Subd. 5a: 1991 High-Level Radioactive Waste Report, June 1, 1991.

Application

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• Application for a Generating Plant Site Permit and a Transmission Line Route Permit Black Dog Repowering Project: Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for Xcel Energy’s Black Dog Repowering Project. The project will consist of installing natural gas-fired combined cycle electric generating technology to replace the existing Units 3 and 4 that are currently fueled by low-sulfur western coal. The proposed project will be located at the existing Black Dog Plant Site in Burnsville, Minnesota, May 19, 2011. (2.05 M, .pdf) | Application details
• Site Permit Application (3.83 MB): Xcel Energy's Site Permit Application for its Proposed Power Uprate at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, August 1, 2008. () | Application details
• Application for Certificates of Need: Xcel Energy's Application for Certificates of Need for its Proposed Prairie Island Power Uprate and Spent Fuel Storage Expansion, May 16, 2008. () | Application details

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Certificate of Need

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• Public Utility Commission Order Conditionally Accepting CON Application: Provides list of supplemental information required of Xcel Energy, May 31, 2005. () | CON details
• PUC Staff Summary of Monticello Certificate of Need Process: Describes basic steps toward certificate of need decsion, April 18, 2005. () | CON details
• Public Utility Commission Order Conditionally Accepting CON Application: Describes additional information required from Xcel Energy to complete application, April 18, 2005. (7p., 13K, PDF) | CON details
• PUC Briefing Papers Re: Application Completeness: PUC Staff Review and Recomendation on CON Application Completeness, March 16, 2005. (19p., 106K, PDf 5.0) | CON details
• Order granting certificate of need: In the matter of the application of Northern States Power Company (d/b/a Xcel Energy) a Certificate of Need for a large electric generating facility. PUC decision made on June 10, 2004. PUC order issued June 25, 2004., June 10, 2004. (6p., 727K, PDF 5.0) | CON details
• Mankato Certificate of Need supplement: Responses to PUC requested information on Calpine CON application, April 21, 2004. (32 p., 950 K pdf 5.0) | CON details
• Certificate of Need for Mankato Energy Center: Certificate of Need application for two, 320 MW, natural gas fueled, combustion turbines in a combined cycle configuration in a new power plant in the area of Mankato, Minnesota., March 29, 2004. (181p., 12.6 MB, PDF 5.0) | CON details
• Certificate of Need for Mankato Energy Center: Certificate of Need application for two, 320 MW, natural gas fueled, combustion turbines in a combined cycle configuration in a new power plant in the area of Mankato, Minnesota., March 12, 2004. (176p., 9.3 MB, PDF 5.0) | CON details

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Comments and Recommendations

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• Department of Commerce, Energy Facility Permitting Comments on Excelsior Energy filing regarding its NGCC proposal : These Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) staff's comments address Excelsior Energy’s request that the Commission confirm the validity of the existing permits and environmental review relative to the recently enacted Minnesota Statutes 216B.1694, Subd. 3, June 13, 2012. (73.83K, .pdf) | CR details
• EFP Comments and Recommendations on the Black Dog Repowering Project Site and Route Permit Application (480 KB): Staff recommendations that the Commission accept the site and route permit application as complete under the Alternative Review Process of the Power Plant Siting Act, June 15, 2011. (479.77K, .pdf) | CR details
• OES-EFP Revised Comments-Recommendations (Proposed LEPGP, HVTL and Pipeline Permits): On February 9, 2010, OES-EFP staff submitted its Comments and Recommendations to you on the final decision for the MEP-I and MEP-II Joint Permit Application; staff has since made some minor revisions to the proposed LEPGP, HVTL, and Pipeline permits contained in our recommendations, February 19, 2010. (82.15K, .pdf) | CR details
• OES-EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations: Final Decision Mesaba Energy Project: Attached are the comments and recommendations of the Office of Energy Security (OES) Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) Staff in the above stated matter, including cover letter, staff papers, proposed FOF, proposed LEPGP, HVTL & Pipeline Permits, February 9, 2010. (4.15 M, .pdf) | CR details
• OES EFP Comments and Recommendations: Final Decision Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Extended Power Uprate: The enclosed materials are work papers of the Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security (OES) Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) staff. They are intended for use by the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) and are based on information already in the record unless otherwise noted, October 29, 2009. (580.19K, .pdf) | CR details
• Comments and Recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of Energy Security (OES) Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) Staff in the above stated matter: 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, December 10, 2008. (1.08 M, .pdf) | CR details
• OES EFP staff Comments and Recommendations on the request before the PUC for an advisory task force: The enclosed materials are work papers of the Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security Energy (OES), Facility Permitting Staff in the matter of a petition for an Advisory Task Force concerning the application for a LEPGP Site Permit for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Project, September 17, 2008. (2.5 M, .pdf) | CR details
• Energy Facility Permitting Staff Comments and Recommendations on Acceptance of Prairie Island Uprate Site Permit Application : Comments and recommendations of the Minnesota Office of Energy Security Energy Facility Permitting Staff in the matter of Xcel Energy’s Application for a Site Permit for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) Extended Power Uprate Project, August 6, 2008. (354.78K, .pdf) | CR details

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Compliance Filing

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• Compliance Filing: Tritium monitoring program: Section IV.H (Permit Conditions) of the Site Permit states that the Company shall submit an assessment of the existing tritium monitoring program at the PINGP, June 1, 2011. (457.55K, .pdf) | Compliance details
• Thermal Discharge Impact Study of Ice Formation on Lake Pepin: Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, submits this filing in compliance with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) December 18, 2009 ORDER ACCEPTING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT, AND GRANTING CERTIFICATES OF NEED AND SITE PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS in Docket No. E002/GS-08-690, December 17, 2010. (4.99 M, .pdf) | Compliance details
• Compliance Filing: Assessment of tritium monitoring program: Section IV.H (Permit Conditions) of the Site Permit states that the Company shall submit within 6 months of the permit issuance an assessment of the existing tritium monitoring program at the PINGP, June 18, 2010. (7.02 M, .pdf) | Compliance details
• Compliance Filing: Procedures for Processing Substantial Complaints: Section X (Complaint Procedure) of the Site Permit states that the Company shall submit within 30 days of the permit issuance its procedures to be used to receive and respond to substantial complaints received regarding the implementation of the EPU project, January 19, 2010. (133.81K, .pdf) | Compliance details
• OES EFP Responds: Xcel Energy Compliance Dated Jaunary 23, 2009 : DOC EFP staff has reviewed the referenced filing and has concluded that it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the LEPGP Site Permit issued by the PUC in this docket, February 13, 2009. (53.18K, .pdf) | Compliance details
• Compliance Filing: Procedures for Processing Substantial Complaints: On January 23, 2009, Xcel Energy, in accordance with Section X of the LEPGP Site Permit issued to Xcel Energy, filed with the PUC and DOC EFP staff the Procedures for Processing Substantial Complaints for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Extended Power Uprate project, January 23, 2009. (659.86K, .pdf) | Compliance details
• LEPGP Site Permit Compliance Filing: On June 4, 2008, Great River Energy (GRE) filed with the DOC staff a cover letter dated June 2, 2008, along with a compliance filing relating to the LEPGP Site Permit issued to Great River Energy for the Elk River Peaking Station, June 10, 2008. (1.16 M, .pdf) | Compliance details

Correspondence

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• Excelsior Energy Reply Comments Regarding Comments made by Mncoalgasplant and the Sierra Club: Excelsior Energy submited these reply comments in response to comments submitted by Mncoalgasplant.com and the Sierra Club North Star Chapter. In short, Excelsior states that neither commenter raises any legally relevant objections, instead seeking to introduce new legal requirements for the Mesaba Project, in contravention of express requirements of Minnesota law, July 12, 2012. (79.47K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Excelsior Energy letter to the Commission: Excelsior Energy requests that the Commission confirm the validity of the Site and Route Permits, and the Environmental Review relative to the development of the combined-cycle power block portion of the project. , May 31, 2012. (587.6K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Office of Energy Security and DNR correspondence concerning Lake Pepin ice cover: Discussions and materials relevant to the issue of ice cover on Lake Pepin , February 23, 2009. (46.5K, .ppt) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy's reply comments to DNR letter on the EA: This letter is in response to the September 3, 2008 comments provided by Mr. Ronald Wieland of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in regards to the Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security’s Environmental Assessment of the proposed extended power uprate at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, September 19, 2008. (262.85K, .pdf) | Letter details
• MPCA comment letter date August 12, 2008: This letter is being sent as a follow up to MPCA written comments, submitted January 11, 2008, September 2, 2008. (102.04K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Department OES EFP staff request for additional information & Xcel Energy response: On June 3, 2008, the Department OES EFP staff requested additional information from Xcel Energy concerning issues related to the proposed Extended Power uprate. In a letter dated June 13, 2008, Xcel responsed to the staff's inquiry, June 16, 2008. (547.82K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy's letter of intend to file a Site Permit under the alternative permitting process for the Monticello Power Uprate: An applicant for a permit for a qualifying project under the alternative permitting process (Minn. Rule 7849.5500), must notify the PUC in writing if it intends to follow that process at least ten days before submitting an application, December 5, 2007. (46.65K, .pdf) | Letter details
• US Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers 12/13/06 & 12/27/06 Comment Letters: USCOE Comment Letters, December 27, 2006. (391.5K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Excelsior Energy's response to public comments on the scope of the EIS: Excelsior Energy's response to public comments on the scope of the EIS, November 7, 2006. (544.76K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Excelsior Energy letter to ALJ (10-13-2006): Excelsior Energy letter to ALJ regarding MCEA comments, October 13, 2006. (277.36K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Assistant AG letter to ALJ (10-13-2006): Assistant AG letter to ALJ regarding MCEA comments, October 13, 2006. (85.04K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy letter to ALJ Mihalchick: Response to issues raised at the September 26, 2006, prehearing conference, October 6, 2006. (90K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Excelsior Energy letter to ALJ Mihalchick: Response to the issues raised at the September 26, 2006, prehearing conference, October 6, 2006. (401.15K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Request from Minnesota Municipal Power Agency for a Minor Alteration associated with the Faribault Energy Center: Request for a Minor Alteration for the FEP, October 2, 2006. (78.29K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Final Comments of the Mesaba Citizens Advisory Task Force: Final Comments on the Mesaba Citizens Advisory Task Force on the Scope of the EIS and additional items included in the PUC issued charge of the Task Force, September 7, 2006. (97.36 KB, 19 p, PDf) | Letter details
• FEP Letter on Modifications for the Combined Cycle Operation: MMPA request DOC-EFP Staff Opinion on Modification to FEP's Site Permit, September 6, 2006. (137.73K, .pdf) | Letter details
• DNR comment letter on the EIS Scope: The DNR has reviewed the EIS Draft Scoping Document for the proposed Mesaba Energy Project in northeastern Minnesota, September 6, 2006. (119.48K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Additional Public Comment Letters (EIS Scope): Public comment letters on EIS scope, September 5, 2006. (229.12K, .pdf) | Letter details
• MPCA comment letter on the Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project: Pursuant to agreements with the DOC, the MPCA staff has reviewed the pertinent section of the Joint Permit Application submitted by Excelsior Energy for the Mesaba Energy Project, July 31, 2006. (453.52K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Letter from Minnesota Municipal Power Agency concerning modification to the approved Faribault Energy Park facility: Letter from MMPA concerning the addition of duct burners to the combined cycle portion of the FEP facility, July 24, 2006. (137.73K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Citizen Comments Regarding the Matters before the PUC on July 6, 2006: Citizen comments, July 5, 2006. (489.34K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Letter from Carol Overland requesting appointment of a citizen advisory task force: I ask that the Board appoint a Citizen Advisory Task Force in the above-entitled matter, June 26, 2006. (75.16K, .pdf) | Letter details
• US Corp of Engineers Comment Letter addressing Wetland Delineations: We have reviewed the draft wetland delineation reports and concur that the wetland boundaries on the property appear to have been established in accordance with Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (1987), May 26, 2006. (109.08K, .pdf) | Letter details
• DNR Comment Letter on the Draft Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project: The DNR has reviewed the Draft LEPGP/HVTL/Pipeline permit application for Excelsior Energy's proposed Mesaba project, May 5, 2006. (626.2K, .pdf) | Letter details
• MPCA Comment Letter on the Draft Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project: Pursuant to agreements with the MDOC, the MPCA staff has reviewed the pertinent sections of the draft LEPGP/HVTL/Pipeline permit application submitted by Excelsior Energy for the Mesaba Energy Project, May 4, 2006. (584.63K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Comments of ME3 and MCEA on the Final EIS: Comments on the Final EIS of Thomas P. Harlan on behalf of ME3 and MCEA, April 10, 2006. (6 p., 196.3 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• Comments of North American Water Office on the Adequacy of the Final EIS: Comments of George Crocker, Executive Director of the North American Water Office, on the Adequacy of the Final EIS, April 10, 2006. (11 p., 489.25 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• GRE Site Permit Deliverable: Site Plan/representative: Site Plan and Construction Representative, March 31, 2006. (212.76K, .pdf) | Letter details
• US EPA letter addressing EIS scope: US EPA comments on EIS scoping, December 14, 2005. (1.02 M, .pdf) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy response to information request regarding radiation monitoring; radionuclide dispersion: Xcel response to request for clarification and detail on radionuclide dispersion calculations and monitoring, August 12, 2005. () | Letter details
• Xcel Energy response to information request regarding distributed generation: Additional information from Xcel Energy on feasibility study of distributed generation, by PA Consulting, August 12, 2005. () | Letter details
• DNR comment letter: The DNR has reviewed the EA for the proposed GRE Cambridge Station, August 11, 2005. () | Letter details
• DOE Cooperative Agency Letters: Please reply at your earliest convenience to indicate whether your agency has an interest in becoming a cooperating agency on the EIS, August 9, 2005. () | Letter details
• Rock-Tenn Company Letter: Letter from Rock-Tenn Company concerning sources of steam, July 7, 2005. () | Letter details
• City of St. Paul Letter: Letter from the City of St. Paul, July 7, 2005. () | Letter details
• Revisions to CON Application (6/22/05): GRE submits the following revised sheets to its Petition,, June 22, 2005. () | Letter details
• DNR comment letter to Judge Bruce Johnson: The DNR has reviewed the EA for the proposed Xcel Energy Repowering Project, June 6, 2005. () | Letter details
• Revisions to CON Application (6/6/05): GRE submits the following revised sheets to its Petition,, June 6, 2005. () | Letter details
• GRE additional information concerning farmland: The existing Cambridge Station has farmland adjacent to the east & the south, June 1, 2005. (3p., 4.93MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Site Permit Application: Revised Air Quality Information: Attachment A includes updates to the Xcel Energy-High Bridge Site Permit Application , May 18, 2005. () | Letter details
• EQB Chair's Acceptance Letter of Site Permit Application : Based upon the EQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the Cambridge Station application with the understanding that if additional information is requested by the EQB staff, these requests will be addressed promptly., March 14, 2005. (3p., 459K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from Excelsior Energy Inc. requesting EQB to establish a docket for the Mesaba Energy Project: Mesaba Energy Project, March 14, 2005. () | Letter details
• Application Revision: Section 4.1.5 Air Pollutant Impacts : The word document includes updated modeling language and a summary of the modeling results for Section 4.1.5., February 28, 2005. (2p., 49.52K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Application Revision: Table 4-2: The attached spreadsheet is an update to Table 4-2, February 28, 2005. (1p., 11.52K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy Response: Pipeline information: Information about supply pipeline, February 17, 2005. (3p., 1175.00K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Revised Figure 2-4: Shows the likely location of the pipeline, the gas-conditioning station, the fire pump, the emergency generator and associated fuel storage, February 14, 2005. (2p., 2330.12K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy Response: On-site Chemicals Table: In your email message of February 7, 2005 you asked for a table indicating the anticipated chemical/hazardous materials to be used and stored on-site. That table is enclosed., February 14, 2005. (3p., 213.34K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy letter providing HAPs data: Item six of your February 7, 2005 email asks for a table of estimates of emissions of hazardous air pollutants associated with our High Bridge gas combined cycle proposal., February 9, 2005. (1p., 126.68K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Notification of intent to follow Alternative Review procedures: GRE submits this letter to notify the MEQB of our intent to submit a LEPGP application for review under the Alternative Procedures, February 8, 2005. (1p., 85.18K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• EQB Chair Acceptance of Site Permit Application Letter: Based upon the MEQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the Xcel Energy application with the understanding that if additional information is requested by the MEQB staff, these requests will be addressed promptly., February 4, 2005. (1p., 35.11K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy's notification letter of intent to follow the Alternative Review procedures: Xcel Energy hereby provides notice to the EQB, pursuant to Minnesota Rules Part 4400.2000, subpart 2, that we intend to file an application for a site permit using the alternative review procedures for the High Bridge repowering project., December 20, 2004. () | Letter details
• Invenergy Comment (additional) Letter: Invenergy Cannon Falls has reviewed previously submitted comments and would like to add some additional clarification to the record., December 13, 2004. (2p., 128.84K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Allyson comment letter: I know this may seem a bit strong, but I'm begging you to consider the effects of this electric generating facility on the people of Cannon Falls when making a decision on your recommendation., December 10, 2004. (1 p., 41.3 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• Invenergy Comment Letter: In response to questions raised at the December 1, 2004 hearing, Invenergy LLC would like to submit additional information addressing some of the publics questions into the record., December 10, 2004. (15 p, 179.1 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• Tom Carnel Comment Letter: As a property owner residing just East of the proposed power generating plant for Cannon Falls I hereby formally object to the proposed facility., December 9, 2004. (1 p., 43.1 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• Bauer comment letter: Thank you for the opportunity to e-mail you since I was unable to attend the local meetings., December 9, 2004. (1p., 40.3 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• Conzemius Anderson Comment Letter: Letter of opposition from a resident of Cannon Falls, December 9, 2004. (2 p., 107K, PDF) | Letter details
• EQB staff comment letter: On Dec. 1, 2004, you conducted a public hearing in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, on the application by Invenergy Cannon Falls, LLC, for a Site Permit from the Minnesota EQB for a 357 megawatt simple cycle natural gas-fired peaking plant., December 8, 2004. (7 p., 395.8 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• DNR Comment Letter: Project construction and operation will not require a permit from the DNR., December 8, 2004. (1p., 52.56K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Vandenheuvel Comment Letter: There were a number of troubling things I gathered from the public hearing., December 6, 2004. (1 p., 43.8 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• MPCA comment letter on the permitability of the Cannon Falls Energy Center: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency respectfully submits these comments into the record., December 6, 2004. (1 p., 55.2 KB, PDF) | Letter details
• Invenergy comment letter on the EA: Invenergy has reviewed the EA and we commend you on the promptness, accuracy, and thoroughness of the assessment. in order to assure the record is correct and clear, we offer the following corrections and clarifications., November 23, 2004. (2p., 213K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Notification of Pipeline Construction: Notification of Pipeline Construction, October 27, 2004. (162.74K, .pdf) | Letter details
• Comment letter from the Minnesota Project to PUC: The Minnesota Project would like to respectfully offer the following comments on the power purchase agreement between Xcel Energy and Invenergy for the Cannon Falls generating facility., October 26, 2004. (2p., 386.17K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Invenergy response letter: Ms. LeAnn Thorburn: In response to Ms. Thorburn's concerns expressed in her September 30th email, Invenergy offers the following information., October 22, 2004. (2p., 165K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Invenergy response letter: Dick Peterson & Brad Johnson: In response to Mr. Peterson's & Mr. Johnson's comments, Invenergy Offers the following information., October 22, 2004. (2p., 129K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Invenergy response letter: The Minnesota Project: In response to the Minnesota Project's comments, Invenergy offers the following information, October 22, 2004. (3p., 267K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• MN Department of Commerce response letter: Minnesota Project : The MDOC notes that the Minnesota Project's letter to the EQB would be appropriately targeted to the PPA review before the MPUC., October 19, 2004. (1p., 149K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Comment letter: Correspondence from the Minnesota Project, October 1, 2004. (1p., 104.36K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Comment letter: Correspondence from Dick & Jane Peterson, September 30, 2004. (1p., 38.69K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Comment letter: Correspondence from Mike & LeAnn Thorburn, September 30, 2004. (1p., 66.02K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Comment letter: Correspondence from Goodhue County Auditor/Treasurer, September 27, 2004. (3p., 1352.18K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• EQB Chair's Acceptance of Site Permit Application: Based upon the MEQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the Invenergy application with the understanding that if additional information is requested by the MEQB staff these requests will be addressed promptly., August 30, 2004. (2p., 239K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Notification of intent to follow the Alternative Review procedures: Invenergy Cannon Falls, LLC submits this letter to notify the MEQB of our intent to submit a LEPGP application for review under the Alternative Procedures , August 5, 2004. (1p., 117.69K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Notice of Construction and Site Plans: As required by the Permit Conditions set forth in Section IV of the Site Permit issued to MMPA for construction of the FEP, July 29, 2004. (4p., 305K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• FEP request letter for permit transfer: A request by FEP to transfer thier Large Energy Facility permits to MMPA., June 8, 2004. (2p., 68K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy comment letter on air emmissions : During air quality permit dicsussions with the MPCA staff it was discovered that the emissions data in Table 4 of the EA was incorrect. The attached Table 4 corrects this data., May 27, 2004. (3p., 54K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy discussion on MnDOT Parcel 75: (Text, Figures, & Attachment 2): As you are aware, at the March 11, 2004 public meeting regarding Xcel Energy’s proposed Blue Lake Expansion Project and in the March 19, 2004 letter to you from the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department, several issues were raised regarding the transmission interconnection route proposed for the Project. This letter provides information on these transmission route topics to supplement our February 10, 2004 Site and Route Permit application that was accepted by the EQB on February 17, 2004., April 28, 2004. (18p., 5574KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy discussion on MnDOT Parcel 75: (Attachment 1, Photographs 1-4): Attachment 1, April 28, 2004. (5p., 4631.66 KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy discussion on MnDOT Parcel 75: (Attachment 1, Photographs 5-9): Attachment 1, April 28, 2004. (5p., 4718K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy discussion on MnDOT Parcel 75: (Attachment 1, Photographs 10-14): Attachment 1, April 28, 2004. (5p., 4572.65K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy discussion on MnDOT Parcel 75: (Attachment 1, Photographs 15-19): Attachment 1, April 28, 2004. (5p., 3371.06K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Energy discussion on MnDOT Parcel 75: (Attachment 1, Photographs 20-21): Attachment 1, April 28, 2004. (2p., 1494K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from the Chair Approving a Minor Alteration to a Substation in Stearns County: The Chair has approved GRE's application for approval to modify the Westwood Substation in St. Joseph Township in Stearns County, April 26, 2004. (1p., 43K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter to Judge Raymond Krause from MEQB Chair on the PUC & MEQB Public Hearings: However, as discussed at the prehearing conference, while the hearings cannot actually be joined, it makes sense to hold the PUC and the EQB hearings on the same day, before the same Administrative Law Judge. This will expedite the proceedings and allow the applicant and the public to make their respective positions known in an efficient fashion. You can decide at the time how best to conduct the two proceedings to keep the administrative records separate but yet address all the issues that are involved. , April 21, 2004. (2p., 107KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• MEQB Staff Comments on Findings of Fact: Generally, the EQB staff has no disagreement with the proposed findings. The proposed findings follow closely the report issued by Judge Allan Klein for the Pleasant Valley facility. We do not disagree with any of the proposed findings, but in a few respects, we think that some editing is appropriate, and we would like to bring those to your attention., April 16, 2004. (3p., 123KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• MPCA Letter on the Ability to Issue an Air Quality Permit for the FEP LEPGP : The draft permit and accompanying technical support document demostrate that FEP will comply woth all applicable state and federal standards, rules and poloicies, April 8, 2004. (1p., 49KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• FEP Response to MDNR DEIS Comments: The following are the reply comments of FEP to the comments on the draft EIS of the MDNR, April 7, 2004. (2p., 59KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• FEP Response to MPCA DEIS Comments: The following are the reply comments of FEP to the comments on the DEIS of the MPCA, April 7, 2004. (3p., 154KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Comment letter from the City of Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Xcel Energy's application to the EQB for the Blue Lake Generating Plant expansion project Site Permit & Transmission Route Permit., March 23, 2004. (15p., 9043.96K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• EQB Acceptance of Site Permit Application: EQB Chair signed letter of acceptance of Calpine Manakato Energy Center plant application, March 15, 2004. (2p., 180 K, pdf 5.0) | Letter details
• Calpine Cover Letter submitted with Site Permit Application: Calpine Project Manager letter to EQB requesting permit for the Calpine Mankato Energy Center plant , March 3, 2004. (2p., 195 K, pdf 5.0) | Letter details
• EQB Letter on Joint EQB and PUC hearing for this project: EQB Chair signed letter discusssing joint hearing for Calpine Manakato Energy Center plant application, February 24, 2004. (2p., 183 K, pdf 5.0) | Letter details
• Calpine Letter requesting Alternative Review Process for this project: Calpine Project Manager letter to EQB requesting alternative review process for Calpine Mankato Energy Center plant application, February 18, 2004. (2p., 180 K, pdf 5.0) | Letter details
• Acceptance Letter of Site Permit and Route Application: Based upon the MEQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the Xcel Energy application with the understanding that if additional information is requested by the MEQB staff these requests will be addressed promptly., February 17, 2004. (2p., 764K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from the Chair Approving a Minor Alteration to a Transmission Line in Kandiyohi County: The Chair has approved Xcel Energy's application to reroute a short portion of a 115 kilovolt transmission line near the Willmar substation in Kandiyohi County, February 9, 2004. (1p., 14K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Notification letter from Xcel to the MEQB: Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy hereby notifies the MEQB of our intent to make application for a Site permit for two, 160 MW, natural gas fueled combustion turbines to be located at the Blue Lake Generating Plant site using the alternative review procedures provided for in Minn. Rules parts 4400.2000 to 4400.2950., January 16, 2004. (2p., 1.5MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from the City of Rushford, docket #03-66-EAW-Rushford : The Rushford Electric Commission has re-evaluated its position regarding the West Winona Street site, December 1, 2003. (1p., 193K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• MPCA comment letter on Rushford EAW: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) offers the following comment regarding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the diesel electric power plant proposed by the City of Rushford Electric Utility Commission (City), November 21, 2003.
• Final Letter to the Board: EQB Staff Letter to the Board Explaining and Recommending the Rules for Adoption, November 13, 2003. (4p., 6K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• HDR Response to the MPCA's Comments on the EAW : HDR, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to respond to the comments from the MPCA, October 31, 2003. (3p., 4.12MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• FEP response to the City of Faribualt Comments on the EIS Scoping Document: We have prepared the enclosed information in response to the comments from Ms. Johnson, October 30, 2003. (3p., 3.72MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• HDR Response to MN/DOT comments on the EAW: HDR, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to respond to the comments from Lawrence Filter, MN/DOT Design Engineer for District 7, October 30, 2003. (1p., 1.25MB, PDF 5.0 ) | Letter details
• HDR Response to MN DNR comments on the EAW: HDR, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to respond to the comments from Rebecca Wooden, MN DNR Technical Representative, October 30, 2003. (1p., 1.17MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• EQB staff acceptance of completed data portions of the EAW letter : On October 24, 2003, SEH, Inc. (SEH), on behalf of the City of Rushford, submitted a revised data portion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) staff, October 29, 2003. (1p., 63K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• FEP Response to Mr. Edwards Comments on the EIS Scoping Document: The enclosed information was prepsred in response to the comments from Mr. Edwards, October 29, 2003. (4p., 5.2 MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• FEP response to the MDH Comments on the EIS Scoping Document: We have prepared the enclosed information in response to the MDH comments, October 29, 2003. (4p., 5.35 MB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter Transmitting Reply Comments to ALJ: Environmental Quality Board Staff Response To Comments, October 1, 2003. (3p., 15K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter Transmitting Final Comments to ALJ: Cover Letter to ALJ with Final Staff Comments & Staff Final Recommendations, September 24, 2003. (2p., 12K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• EQB chair acceptance of site permit application letter: Based upon the EQB staff recommendation and my review, I am accepting the FEP application with the understanding that the deficiencies noted by the EQB staff will be addressed promptly., September 18, 2003. (1p., 10.5k, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Xcel Sherco Minor Alteration: Xcel's Request to Relocate Portions of the 115 kV Transmission Line at the Sherco Power Plant near Becker, Minnesota, September 18, 2003. () | Letter details
• EQB staff EAW completed data portion acceptance letter: The Environmental Quality Board staff having reviewed the data portion of the EAW finds that it is complete, September 2, 2003. () | Letter details
• Correspondence from the City of Rushford requesting to voluntarily initiate environmental review: This is formal notice that the City of Rushford and the Rushford Electric Utility Commission requests that an environmental review of its proposed generator project be initiated, August 1, 2003.
• Letter from George A. Beck re Additional Notice Plan for Proposed Amendments to Rules: Letter from Administrative Law Judge Approving the Additional Notice Plan, May 1, 2003.
• Memorandum to Board Members from Al Mitchell regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 4410, March 13, 2003: Memorandum requesting that the Board authorize rulemaking for environmental review of large energy facilities before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410, March 13, 2003. (1p., 11K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Memo from Alan Mitchell explaining proposed changes to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410, Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, January 31, 2003: Explanation of possible rule amendments to rules pertaining to environmental review of large electric generating plants and high voltage transmission lines at the Certificate of Need stage, January 31, 2003. (5p., 82K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Memo to Board on the Adoption of Amendments to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4400 [Power Plant Siting]: EQB staff memo to Board on the proposed amendments to the Rules governing power plant and transmission line siting (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4400) , December 12, 2002. (6p., 22K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Faribault Energy Park, Agency correspondence: MEQB staff comment & review letter on the Draft Site Permit Application for the Faribault Energy Park, December 2, 2002. (6p., 104K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Cover letter for mailing to legislators regarding Minnesota Rules 4400: Memo from Gretchen Sabel to legislators. Legislative Reference Library a cc to memo, August 13, 2002. (1p., 42KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter to Chief administrative law judge Nickolai from Alan Mitchell: Letter requested appointment of ALJ and enclosed draft notice of hearing, July 16, 2002. (2 p., 10K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from Bill Storm to ERG dated 6/27/02: EQB staff acceptance letter of revised data portion of EAW, June 27, 2002. (1pg., 16KB., PDF5.0) | Letter details
• Letter to Chief Administrative Law Judge Kenneth Nickolai from Alan Mitchell: Forwarding the Statement of Need and Reasonableness and the draft rules to the Office of Administrative Hearings and requesting assignment of ALJ, June 21, 2002.
• Memorandum to Board members from Alan Mitchell regarding proposed amendments: Staff memo recommending authorization of rulemaking hearing and adoption of draft rules as interim guidance, June 13, 2002. (2p., 9KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from Minnesota Environmental Quality Board staff to ERG dated 6/11/02: EQB staff comments on draft data portion of EAW for Simon Entergy's proposed 46 MW Waterville plant, June 11, 2002. (3p., 13K, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Memorandum from EQB staff to Chair dated 4/22/02 [Saint Bonifacius Station]: EQB staff recommendation on scope of environmental assessment., April 22, 2002. (5p.,18KB., PDF5.0) | Letter details
• Letter from EQB chair to GRE dated 3/8/02: MEQB staff reviewed application and has concluded that the application is consistent with the requirements., March 8, 2002. (1p., 5KB, PDF5.0) | Letter details
• Resolution of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board: Interim guidance for administration of Power Plant Siting Program: Action by EQB adopting interim guidance, October 18, 2001. (1p., 5KB, PDF 5.0) | Letter details
• Memo to Board members [Minnesota Rules 4400]: Staff memo recommending adoption of draft amendments as interim guidance, October 11, 2001. (4p., 13KB, PDF5.0) | Letter details
• Lettrer to Rebecca Wooden: EQB Staff response to DNR comment letter, March 5, 2001.
• Suzanne Steinhauer letter to Lucy Thompson, PED staff: Response letter addressing urban design, the potential for odors and other issues regarding the St. Paul Cogeneration facility, March 5, 2001.
• Letter from Suzanne Steinhauer to Helen A. Boyer, Met Council staff: EQB staff response to comments from Met Council staff regarding the St. Paul cogeneration plant, March 2, 2001.

Database

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• Environmental project docket system: Database of documents pertaining to the permitting of energy facilities in Minnesota (i.e. application, public comments, notices...), November 1, 2002. (Online database (HTML)) | Database details

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EQB resolution

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• Resolution: Authorizing CON & Siting joint hearing: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Environmental Quality Board authorizes the holding of a joint hearing, upon approval of the Public Utilities Commission, on the applications by Great River Energy for a certificate of need and a site permit. , March 17, 2005. () | Resolution details
• Resolution Authorizing Joint Hearing with Public Utilities Commission on Mankato Energy Center, LLC, Proposed Project: , May 20, 2004. (1p., 42K, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
• Resolution of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board: Be it further resolved that the Chair of the Board is authorized to sign the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order., November 20, 2003. (1p., 1.6 MB, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
• Order Adopting Rules: Order by the Board Adopting Rules as Set Out in the Revisor of Statutes File Number AR3410, November 20, 2003. (1p., 6K) | Resolution details
• Certificate of Resolution Adopting Rules: Certifying the Resolution by the Board on November 20, 2003 to Adopt the Rules, November 20, 2003. (1p., 6K) | Resolution details
• Resolution of the MEQB, 9/19/02: Resolution of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board concerning the proposed Waterville Plant, September 19, 2002. (1p., 5KB., PDF5.0) | Resolution details
• Resolution of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board [Great River Energy]: Resolution of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board concerning the proposed plant, August 15, 2002. (1p., 5KB, PDF 5.0) | Resolution details
• Resolution of the MEQB [ Boise Cascade]: Now therefore be it resolved that the MEQB approves and adopts the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusion, and issues the Order., April 18, 2002.
• Siting of large wind energy conversion systems: statement of need and resonablness: Justification of proposed rules, November 26, 2001. (36p., 97.8K, PDF 5) | Resolution details
• MEQB resolution [Cascade Creek EAW]: Now therefore be it resolved, that the MEQB approves and adopts the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and issues the Order for a Negative Declaration on the Cascade Creek Gas Turbine Facility Addition proposed by Rochester Public Utilities, December 21, 2000.
• MEQB Resolution [New Ulm Exemption ]: Now therefore be it resolved, that the MEQB approves and adopts the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and issues the Order exempting the New Ulm Public Utilities Combustion Turbine Project from the requirements of the Power Plant Siting Act and Rules; and, October 19, 2000.
• MEQB Resolution [Black Dog Repowering Exemption ]: Now therefore be it resolved, that the MEQB approves and adopts the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and issues the Order exempting the Northern States Power Company?s Black Dog Repowering Project from the requirements of the Power Plant Siting Act and Rules; and, July 1, 2000.

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• Environmental Assessment: MNGP Extended Uprate Project Proposed by Xcel Energy: The OES prepares an environmental assessment on each proposed large electric power generating plant (LEPGP) being reviewed under the alternative permitting process (Minn. Rules 7849.5700), July 31, 2008. (5.46 M, .pdf) | Assessment details
• DRAFT Scoping Document: This scoping document is intended to advise the public of the scoping process and the process for the preparation of the Environmental Review document. , May 13, 2008. (70.57K, .pdf) | Assessment details
• Environmental Report: GRE Elk River Peaking Station, PUC Docket No. ET2/CN-07-678: Great River Energy (GRE), headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, has applied for a certificate of need to construct a large energy project consisting of a single simple-cycle combustion turbine (SCCT). , November 26, 2007. (866.97K, .pdf) | Assessment details
• Draft Scoping Document: Mesaba Energy Project: The purpose of the EIS scoping process is to reduce the scope and bulk of the EIS by identifying the potentially significant issues and alternatives requiring analysis. In determining the scope of the EIS the DOC solicits the input of the public on the appropriate issues and alternatives to address. , July 5, 2006. (121.21K, .pdf) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Text & Tables): GRE Cambridge Station: GRE is proposing to construct a 170 MW, natural gas-fired, simple cycle combustion turbine at the Cambridge Station, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Appendix): GRE Cambridge Station: GRE is proposing to construct a 170 MW, natural gas-fired, simple cycle combustion turbine at the Cambridge Station, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental assessment (Figure 1): Site Location: Site Location Map, May 31, 2005. (1p., 1.78MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 2): Site Location - Aerial: Site Map Aerial, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 3): Operation: Operation, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 4): Proposed Layout: Cambridge Station Layout, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 5): Water Usage: Water Use, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 6): Transmission Line Up Grades: Transmission Line Up Grades, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 7): Pipeline: Pipeline, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 8): NAAQS Trends: NAAQS Trends, May 31, 2005. (1p., 1.13MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 9): Land Use/Zoning: Land Use/Zoning, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 10): Surrounding Aerial: Surrounding Property Aerial, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 11): Surficial Geology: Surficial Geology, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 12): Soil Survey: Soil Survey, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 13): Water Bodies/Watershed: Water Bodies/Watershed, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 14): Wetlands: Wetlands, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 15): Communities of Biological Significant: Communities of Significant Biological Diversity, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 16): Recreational Areas: Recreation Areas, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 17): Artist Rendition: Photographic Rendition, May 31, 2005. (1p., 1.44MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 18): Highways/Roadways: Highways/roadways, May 31, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Scoping Decision: The above-entitled matter came before the Chair of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) for a decision on the scope of the Environmental Assessment (EA) to be prepared on the proposed Cambridge Station project. , May 6, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Scoping Decision: GRE Cambridge Station: Environmental Quality Board decision regarding energy facility, May 5, 2005. (5p., 207K, PDF) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (TEXT & TABLES): High Bridge Repowering Project: Examines potential environmental effects of the project, May 3, 2005. (17p., 4.8M, PDF) | Assessment details
• Environmental assessment (Figure 1): Site Location: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.41 MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 2): Site Location - Aerial: , April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.80 MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 3): Current High Bridge Generating Plant: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 1.98MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 4): Proposed HBRP Layout: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 5): HBRP Operational: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 1.53MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 6): HBRP Water Usage: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 1.75MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 7): Cedar Town Border Station: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.36MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 8): NAAQS Trends: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 1.61MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 9): Land Use/Zoning: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.22MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 10): Recreational Areas: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.23MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 11): Water Bodies/Wetlands: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.13MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 12): Soil Survey: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.12MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 13): Bedrock Geology: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.19MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 14): Surficial Geology: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.06MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 15): Communities of Biological Significant: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.16MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 16): Photograph Current HBGP: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 1.94MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 17): Artist Rendition: Environmental Assessment figure of proposed High Bridge power plant, April 29, 2005. (1p., 1.97MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figure 18): Noise Monitoring Locations: EA Figure, April 29, 2005. (1p., 2.12MB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Scoping Document: GRE Cambridge Station Project: Advises the public of the scoping process and the process for the preparation of the Environmental Review document, April 11, 2005. () | Assessment details
• Scoping Decision: The above-entitled matter came before the Chair of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) for a decision on the scope of the Environmental Assessment (EA) to be prepared on the proposed High Bridge Repowering project, March 22, 2005. () | Assessment details
• EA Scoping Document: High Bridge Generating Plant Repowering Project: This scoping document is intended to advise the public of the scoping process and the process for the preparation of the Environmental Review document. , February 24, 2005. (5p., 108.17K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment: Cannon Falls Energy Center (Text): Invenergy Cannon Falls, LLC is proposing to develop, construct, and operate a natural gas-fired simple cycle power plant to be called the Cannon Falls Energy Center. , November 1, 2004. (54p., 365K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment: Cannon Falls Energy Center (Tables): EA tables, November 1, 2004. (20p., 3504K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment: Cannon Falls Energy Center (Figures): EA figures, November 1, 2004. (12p., 36599K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment: Cannon Falls Energy Center (Appendices): EA appendices, November 1, 2004. (21p., 3210KB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Calpine Mankato Energy Center Environmental Assessment Scoping Document: Final Environmental Assessment Scoping Document , May 27, 2004. (5 p., 377 K, pdf 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Text & Tables): Blue Lake Power Generating Plant Expansion: If an applicant has applied to the EQB for a site permit for a specific site for a proposed project while the certificate of need application is pending before the Public Utilities Commission, the EQB may elect to evaluate the more general impacts of the proposed project with the site specific impacts associated with the proposed location of the power plant and the EQB prepare one environmental review document called an Environmental Assessment (Minn. Rules part 4410.7060). This is the procedure that the EQB has chosen to follow in this instance., May 17, 2004. (100p., 593K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment (Figures): Blue Lake Power Generating Plant Expansion: If an applicant has applied to the EQB for a site permit for a specific site for a proposed project while the certificate of need application is pending before the Public Utilities Commission, the EQB may elect to evaluate the more general impacts of the proposed project with the site specific impacts associated with the proposed location of the power plant and the EQB prepare one environmental review document called an Environmental Assessment (Minn. Rules part 4410.7060). This is the procedure that the EQB has chosen to follow in this instance., May 17, 2004. (13p., 8181K, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Scoping Decision Blue Lake Generatoring Plant Expansion: The above-entitled matter came before the Chair of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) for a decision on the scope of the Environmental Assessment (EA) to be prepared on the proposed expansion of the Blue Lake Generating plant. , April 13, 2004. (3p., 103KB, PDF 5.0) | Assessment details
• Environmental Assessment: upgrade of St. Bonifacius peaking station: An environmental assessment was conducted by the EQB staff on the proposed upgrade to the St. Bonifacius peaking station., May 25, 2002. (11p.,36KB,PDF5.0) | Assessment details

Environmental Assessment Worksheet

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• Draft EIS Scoping Document and Scoping EAW: This scoping document is intended to advise the public of the scoping process and the process for the preparation of the Environmental Review document. The scoping decision will identify for the public the issues and alternatives that the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce (Department) has determined are appropriate for inclusion in the environmental review document. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet provides information about a project that may have the potential for significant environmental effects. The EAW is prepared by the Responsible Governmental Unit, August 22, 2008. (2.37 M, .pdf) | EAW details
• Calpine Mankato Energy Center Environmental Assessement: Calpine project Environmental Assessment, July 2, 2004. (221 p, 16,150 K, pdf 5.0) | EAW details
• City of Rushford Electric Utility Commission EAW: The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the City of Rushford Electric Utility Commission is now available, October 24, 2003. (20 p., 6.3 MB, PDF) | EAW details
• NGPP Minnesota Biomass EAW: The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the NGPP Biomass Plant is now available, September 5, 2003. (42 p., 2.3M, PDF) | EAW details
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet [Simon Entergy]: EAW for the Simon Entergy I, LLC 46MW Waterville plant, July 15, 2002. (29pgs., 5,967KB., PDF 5.0) | EAW details
• 46MW combined cycle Waterville Plant: environmental assessment worksheet: Simon Entergy I, LLC proposes to own, construct, and operate a 46-megawatt, combined-cycle (CCTG), natural gas electric generating plant on a four acre site located on the Reliant Energy-Minnegasco's property at the intersection of Highway 13 and 270th Street SW, south of Waterville, Minnesota., July 15, 2002. (29p., 5.8MB., PDF 5.0) | EAW details
• Draft EAW data package [Waterville Plant]: Draft data portion for EAW for Simon Entergy's proposed 46 MW Waterville plant, May 22, 2002.
• Island Station Environmental Assessment Worksheet: EAW for a 49 Megawatt natural gas-fueled electric generating station at 436 Shepard Road, St. Paul, proposed by Prairie Gen L.P. March 20, 2002 deadline for public comments, February 20, 2002. (39p., 3.57 M, PDF 5.0) | EAW details
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet [Boise Cascade steam generators]: Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed upgrade and replacement of steam turbine generators at the Boise Cascade facility in International Falls, January 31, 2002. (22p., 305K, PDF 5.0) | EAW details
• Solway Plant environmental assessment worksheet: Examines the potental environmental impact of an electrical power plant proposed by the Otter Tail Power Company, November 8, 2001. (36p., 2.34 M, PDF 5.0) | EAW details
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet [St. Paul Cogeneration]: EAW prepared for the St. Paul Cogeneration wood-fired combined heat and power facility, December 22, 2000. (23p., 99KB, PDF 5.0) | EAW details

Environmental Impact Statement

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• Final EIS: Mesaba Energy Project: the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Mesaba Energy Project (PUC Docket E6472/GS-06-668) for public comment, November 16, 2009. (6.96 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• Final Environmental Impact Statement: PINGP Extended Power Uprate & Request for Additional Dry Cask Storage: The Public Utilities Commission (Commission) is considering two projects proposed by Xcel Energy for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP). This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was produced to satisfy the Commission’s environmental review requirements for both projects, July 31, 2009. (8.83 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement: PINGP Extended Power Uprate & Request for Additional Dry Cask Storage: The Public Utilities Commission (Commission) is considering two projects proposed by Xcel Energy for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP). This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was produced to satisfy the Commission’s environmental review requirements for both projects, March 13, 2009. (1.55 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• Final Environmental impact Statement, GRE's Proposed Elk River Project: This document incorporates the DEIS by reference; the DEIS, the comments received and the Department’s responses constitute the Final Environmental Impact Statement. Minnesota Rule 7849.5300, subpart 9, states that the commissioner of the Department shall respond to the timely substantive comments received on the draft environmental impact statement consistent with the scoping decision and prepare the final environmental impact statement. The commissioner may attach to the draft environmental impact statement the comments received and its response to comments without preparing a separate document, January 21, 2008. (293.89K, .pdf) | EIS details
• Elk River Peaking Plant Draft Environmental Impact Statement: The Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) is responsible for evaluating the environmental impacts of LEPGP Site Permit projects. This Environmental Impact Statement document covers the environmental review requirements for the Elk River Peaking Plant, November 21, 2007. (4.72 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• EIS Scoping Decision: Mesaba Energy Project: The above matter has came before the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce (the Department) for a decision on the content of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be prepared in consideration of the Joint Permit Application for the proposed Mesaba Energy Project from Excelsior Energy, September 13, 2006. (372.47K, .pdf) | EIS details
• Monticello Spent Fuel Storage Installation Final Environmental Impact Statement : Final EIS issued March 20, 2006, by the Department of Commerce evaluating impacts of Monticello ISFSI, March 21, 2006. (3.25 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 26 regarding Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Draft Report for Comment, February 9, 2006. (5.78 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• Monticello Spent Fuel Storage Installation Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Draft EIS issued November 18, 2005 evaluating impacts of Monticello ISFSI, November 23, 2005. (3.17 M, .pdf) | EIS details
• Staff Memo to EQB Regarding Scope Decision: Provides background on public comments and scope issues to EQB , June 22, 2005. () | EIS details
• EQB Approved Scope of Monticello EIS: EQB Approved Scope of EIS; outlines issues, level of detail, alternatives to be studied, June 22, 2005. () | EIS details
• CURE comments of scope of EIS: CURE Comments Prepared by Kristen Eide-Tollefson, May 9, 2005. (27p., 214K, PDF 5.0) | EIS details
• Overland Comments on Scope of EIS: Energy Attorney Carol Overland Comments on EIS Scope, April 26, 2005. (3p., 38K, PDF) | EIS details
• Comments of North American Water Office on EIS scope: Prepared by George Crocker of NAWO, April 26, 2005. (7p., 560k., PDF) | EIS details
• ME3 Comments on Draft Scope of EIS: Minnesotan's for Energy Efficient Economy Comments, by Beth Goodpaster of MCEA, April 25, 2005. () | EIS details
• First Draft Scope Decision for Monticello EIS: Original , March 14, 2005. () | EIS details
• Final Environmental Impact Statement: The EQB shall respond to the timely substantive comments received on the draft EIS consistent with the scoping decision and prepare the final EIS. The EQB may attach to the draft EIS the comments received and its response to comments without preparing a separate document., April 12, 2004. (37p., 1856KB, PDF 5.0) | EIS details
• Environmental Impact Statement, Faribault Energy Park: Under the Power Plant Siting Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 116C.52 to 116C.69, and the rules adopted by the EQB for administering the permit program, Minn. Rules ch. 4400, the EQB is required to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on a project of this size and type. , March 1, 2004. (126 p., 18862K, PDF 5.0) | EIS details
• Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Scoping Decision, signed by Chair on October 31, 2003: The above-entitled matter came before the Chair of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) for a decision on the scope of the EIS to be prepared on the proposed Faribault Energy Park project. Having reviewed the comments submitted and consulted with EQB staff, I hereby make the following Scoping Order. The draft EIS shall address the following, October 31, 2003. (5p., 19K, PDF 5.0) | EIS details
• Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Document, Faribault Energy Park, EQB: This EIS scoping document is intended to advise the public of the scoping process and the process for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement and to identify for the public the issues and alternatives that the EQB staff has determined are appropriate for inclusion in the EIS, October 13, 2003. (9p., 40.6 K, PDF 5.0) | EIS details

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Finding of Fact

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• DOC OES EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations: Attached are the comments and recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) Staff in the following matter: , April 11, 2008. (1.95 M, .pdf) | FoF details
• Monticello Spent Fuel Storage Installation Final EIS Findings of Fact and Determination of Adequacy: Monticello Spent Fuel Storage Installation Final EIS Findings of Fact and Determination of Adequacy on July 26, 2006, July 26, 2006. (9 p., 331.81 KB, PDF) | FoF details
• GRE CON Application: PUC's FOF, Order: PUC's FOF, Order Regarding GRE CON Application, November 29, 2005. (193.77K, .pdf) | FoF details
• GRE Cambridge, Site Permit Application: PUC FOF, Order, Site Permit: PUC's FOF, Order and Site Permit, November 29, 2005. (425.12K, .pdf) | FoF details
• DRAFT Documents: PUC Briefing paper, FOF, Site Permit: Documents prepared by the DOC staff for the PUC November 10, 2005 meeting, November 3, 2005. () | FoF details
• GRE Cambridge: ALJ's Report: The above-entitled matter came for a hearing before ALJ Kathleen D. Sheehy on July 28, 2005, October 4, 2005. () | FoF details
• Commission Packet (Proposed FOF; Sample Resolution; Draft Site Permit; Annotated Agenda): Materials concerning Xcel Energy's proposed LEPGP provided by the DOC staff for the August 11, 2005, PUC meeting, August 2, 2005. () | FoF details
• EQB Findings of Fact for Scope of Monticello Environmental Impact Statement : Describes findings upon which EQB made their decision on the Monticello Dry Cask Storage Environmental Impact Statement Scope, June 16, 2005. () | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order: The above-captioned matter came before the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board at a regularly schedule meeting on February 17, 2005. , February 22, 2005. (2p., 79.19K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Mankato Energy Center Site Permit - Findings of Fact: Signed copy of Mankato Energy Center Site Permit - Findings of Fact, September 16, 2004. (3p., 231K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order in the matter of the LEPGP Site & HVTL Route permit applications: The above-captioned matter came before the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board at a special meeting on June 17, 2004, pursuant to an application by Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy for a Large Electric Power Generating Plant Site Permit and a High Voltage Transmission Line Route Permit associated with the proposed expansion of the Blue Lake Generating Plant. , June 18, 2004. (4p., 215K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order in the matter of large energy facility permits held by FEP transferred to MMPA: The above-captioned matter came before the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board at a special meeting held on June 17, 2004, pursuant to a request by Faribault Energy Park, LLC (FEP), for authorization to transfer its Site Permit, its Route Permit, and its Pipeline Routing Permit related to the 250-megawatt Faribault Generating Plant in the City of Faribault, Rice County Minnesota, to the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency., June 18, 2004. (4p., 397K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions & Order: EIS Adequacy: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board approves and adopts the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order which determines that the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Faribault Energy Park Generation Station is adequate., May 20, 2004. (6p., 454K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusion & Order: Site Permit: As resolved by the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board , May 20, 2004. (4p., 179K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Administrative Law Judge's Report: Faribault Energy Park: The above entitled matter came on for hearing before ALJ Beverly Jones Heydinger at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. on April 12, 2004, at the Faribault City Hall, April 29, 2004. (26p., 1310K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order. Docket 03-67-EAW-NGPP Biomass: The above-entitled matter came before the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board at a regular meeting on November 20, 2003., November 20, 2003. (5p., 5.87MB, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Report of the Administrative Law Judge on the Proposed Rules: Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions Thereof, the ALJ Recommends that the Proposed Rules be Adopted, October 31, 2003. (21p., 62K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Report of the Administrative Law Judge In the Matter of the Proposed Amendments to Permanent Rules Relating to Power Plant Siting, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4400 : Judge Sheehy's findings of fact, conclusions and recommendation on amendments to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4400, November 21, 2002. (31p., 169K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order Granting an Exemption for Fibrominn Biomass Plant: Order granting an exemption from the Power Plant Siting Act for the Fibrominn and City of Benson 55 MW biomass power plant, October 18, 2002. (12p., PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order, 9/19/02 [Waterville Plant EAW]: Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order for the proposed Waterville Plant, September 19, 2002. (5p., 22KB., PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order, 8/15/02 [St. Bonifacius Upgrade]: Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order issuing a Site Permit for an upgrade to GRE's existing St. Bonifacius peaking station, August 15, 2002. (5p., 22KB., PDF5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of fact, conclusions and order [Boise Cascade]: Finds no EIS is needed, April 18, 2002. (5p., 108K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of fact, conclusions and order, determining that no EIS is needed [St. Paul Cogeneration]: Determines that no EIS is needed for the St. Paul Cogeneration Facility, March 15, 2002. (8p., 25KB., PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Solway power plant proposal: findings of fact, conclusions and order determining that no EIS is needed: Determines that no EIS is needed for the Solway Power Plant. Otter Tail Power Company proposes to construct and operate a 44 megawatt natural gas-fired electric generating plant in Beltrami County near Solway, Minnesota, December 20, 2001. (6p., 24K, PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of fact, conclusions, and order adopting power plant siting interim guidance: Action by EQB adopting interim guidance, October 18, 2001. (3p., 13KB. PDF 5.0) | FoF details
• Findings of Fact, conclusions and Order [Cascade Creek EAW]: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board hereby determines that the proposed Rochester Public Utilities Cascade Creek Gas Turbine Installation project does not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement, December 21, 2000.
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order [New Ulm Exemption]: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board hereby exempts the New Ulm Public Utilities Combustion Turbine Addition Project from the requirements of the Power Plant Siting Act and Rules, October 19, 2000.
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order [Black Dog Exemption]: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board hereby exempts the Black Dog Repowering Project from the requirements of the Power Plant Siting Act and Rules, July 20, 2000.
• Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order [Minnesota River Station EAW]: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board hereby determines that the proposed Minnesota River Station project does not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement, April 20, 2000.

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Hearing

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• 2011 Annual Hearing (11-324): Documents from the 2011 Annual Hearing , December 28, 2011. (223.41K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• 2010 Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2010 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. PUC Docket Number: 10-222, December 27, 2011. (274.91K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• ALJ's Summary of Testimony at Public Hearings: Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Richard C. Luis conducted public hearings in Rosemount and Elk River. The Rosemount public hearing was held on December 19, 2007, at Rosemount City Hall at 7:00 p.m. For Elk River, the public hearing was held on December 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at the Elk River City Hall. A total of approximately eight members of the public attended the two meetings. The ALJ was present at both hearings and the opportunity was provided for members of the public to air their views regarding the need for and proposed siting of the Project, March 20, 2008. (152.09K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• DOC EFP exhibit list for the public hearing: The Department Energy Facility permitting staff entered 44 exhibits into the record, January 28, 2008. (76.26K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• Sixth Pre-Hearing Order: On December 21, 2007, Excelsior Energy Inc., as allowed by the fifth prehearing order, provided notice of substitution of a witness sponsoring the testimony of another witness and requested permission to exempt a specific witness from attending one Stage Two session, December 24, 2007. (355.85K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• Fifth Pre-Hearing Order: On November 16, 2007, a telephone scheduling conference was held.., November 19, 2007. (133.85K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• OAH Docket No. 12-2500-17512-2: Mesaba Energy Project Second Pre-Hearing Order: A telephone prehearing conference was held 1/31/07, before ALJs., February 2, 2007. (185.56K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• OAH Docket No. 12-2500-17512-2: Mesaba Energy Project First Pre-Hearing Conference Order: A prehearing conference was held 9/26/06, in the Commission's large hearing room before ALJs, January 19, 2007. (155.94K, .pdf) | Hearing details
• ALJ's Report: Xcel High Bridge Repowering Project: ALJ's report, June 21, 2005. () | Hearing details
• EQB Exhbits: Exhibits 1 through 23, May 24, 2005. () | Hearing details
• Direct Testimony: James Alders, Xcel Energy: Direct Testimony, May 24, 2005. () | Hearing details
• Direct Testimony: Susan Larson, Xcel Energy: Direct Testimony, May 24, 2005. () | Hearing details
• Direct Testimony: John Lee, Barr Engineering: Direct Testimony, May 24, 2005. () | Hearing details
• Administrative Law Judge's Report: The above-entitled matter came on for hearing before Administrative Law Judge Raymond R. Krause on May 17, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the County Boardroom, Scott County Government Center, Services Building, Shakopee, Minnesota. , June 11, 2004. (22p., 147K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Office of Administrative Hearings, Findings of fact, conclusions of law & recommendation: The above-entitled matter came on for hearing before Administrative Law Judge Raymond R. Krause on May 17, 2004., May 28, 2004. (26p., 1260K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Xcel Energy's proposed FOF submitted to the ALJ: On behalf of the applicant, we respectfully submit the enclosed proposed report & recommendation for your consideration in preparing your report to the MEQB., May 27, 2004. (20p., 1017K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• EQB comment letter to ALJ: The Environmental Quality Board staff wanted to submit these comments for your consideration in preparing your final report and recommendation for the EQB Board. There are several matters to bring to your attention that may help you review the administrative record in this case, May 27, 2004. (4p., 191K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• EQB Exhibit List: May 17, 2004 Public Hearing Xcel Energy Blue Lake Expansion Project: EQB's exhibit list for the May 17, 2004 public hearing, May 17, 2004. (2p., 127K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Prefiled Testimony: William Cole Storm: In accordance with your Prehearing Order of April 13, 2004, enclosed please find the Prefiled Testimony of William Cole Storm. Mr. Storm will be available at the hearing on May 17, 2004, to answer questions. , April 30, 2004. (6p., 191K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Contested Case Hearing Exhibit List: Contested Case Hearing Exhibit List, April 12, 2004. (2p., 81KB, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Direct Testimony of Micheal J. Donnelly: Attached is the written testimony of Michael J. Donnelly for the Site Permit Contested Case Hearing, March 31, 2004. (58p., 251KB, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Notice for September 4, 2003, Public Hearing to Adopt Rules: Notice of Hearing for the Proposed Amendment of Environmental Review Rules of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Relating to Large Electric Power Plants and High-Voltage Transmission Lines, July 21, 2003. (3p., 16K, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Notice of hearing in the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to the EQB power plant siting rules: Notice announcing public hearing on September 18, 2002, July 31, 2002. (3p., 15KB, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details
• Notice of public hearing on proposed upgrade of Great River Energy's St. Bonifacius peaking station: Announces a hearing at the Watertown Town Hall on Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 7:00, May 20, 2002. (2p., 71KB, PDF 5.0) | Hearing details

Informational Bulletin

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• PUC's Staff Briefing Paper for September 9, 2004 PUC Meeting: PUC Staff Report on the CON Hearing for Calpine Mankato Energy Center, September 1, 2004. (8p., 64K, PDF 5.0) | Bulletin details

Link to outside web resource

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• North American Water Office Intervention in NRC License, and replies: Intervention petition for NRC Hearing for Monticello Relicensing: G. Crocker; NRC, NMC (Link to offsite resources).
• Xcel Energy Certificate of Need Application For Expanding Spent Fuel Storage at Monticello: Provides details on Xcel Energy Dry Cask Storage Proposal (Link to offsite resources).
• NRC Spent Fuel Web Site: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Site Regarding Spent Fuel (Link to offsite resources).
• Radiation Protection Programs : Federal programs related to protection from radioactive substances (Link to offsite resources).
• Radioactive waste disposal: An environmental perspective : Online brochure giving background on nuclear waste (Link to offsite resources).
• OCRWM: Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management : Charged with developing and managing a Federal system for disposing of all spent nuclear fuel from commercial nuclear reactors and high-level radioactive waste resulting from atomic energy defense activities. (Link to offsite resources).
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: An independent agency established by the U.S. Congress to ensure adequate protection of the public health and safety, the common defense and security, and the environment in the use of nuclear materials. (Link to offsite resources).
• MnDOT Utility Agreements and Permits: Information about the Office of Technical Support Utility Unit, along with design information and other information related to utilities within MnDOT Right-of-Way (Link to offsite resources).

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Media release

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• Public may comment on EAW for Otter Tail Power’s Solway plant: Solicits public comment on a proposed power plant, November 2, 2001. (Media release)

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Meeting minutes

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• Public Information and Scoping Meeting Transcripts: On September 10, 2008, the OES EFP staff held a public meeting on the Xcel Energy's proposals for the PINGP EPU and Additional Dry Cask Storage , September 19, 2008. (202.94K, .pdf) | Minutes details
• DOC and Xcel Energy Presentations: May 29, 2008 DOC OES Public Information/Scoping Meeting: DOC OES Public Information/Scoping Meeting Presentation, May 29, 2008. (1.3 M, .pdf) | Minutes details
• Transcript of August 22, 2006 Public Informational/EIS Scoping Meeting: The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) held two public informational and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping meetings for the Mesaba Energy Project on consecutive nights in the vicinities of the preferred and alternative site in northeastern Minnesota, September 6, 2006. (477.94K, .pdf) | Minutes details
• Transcript of August 23, 2006 Public Informational/EIS Scoping Meeting: The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) held two public informational and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping meetings for the Mesaba Energy Project on consecutive nights in the vicinities of the preferred and alternative site in northeastern Minnesota, September 6, 2006. (204.94K, .pdf) | Minutes details

Order

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• PUC Order Terminating the CN for the PINGP EPU: Circumstances that justified uprating the Prairie Island Plant have changed. Xcel petitioned to cancel further implementation of the uprate, and provided sound argument in support of its petition. Having provided opportunity for all parties to be heard on this issue, the Commission finds that the record supports Xcel’s petition, and consequently the petition will be granted, February 27, 2013. (130.6K, .pdf) | Order details
• Commission Order – Application Acceptance (488 KB): Commission Order accepting the Xcel Energy site and route permit application for the Black Dog Repowering Project as complete under the alternative permitting process, June 24, 2011. (487.53K, .pdf) | Order details
• MEP I LLC and MEP II LLC: Order and LEPGP Site, HVTL Route, and Pipeline Route Permits: The above entitled matter has been considered by the Commission and the following deposition made on March 4, 2010, March 12, 2010. (4.09 M, .pdf) | Order details
• Commission Order Granting Certificates of Need and a Site Permit: Commission order granting (1) a certificate of need for a 164 MW power uprate, (2) a certificate of need for additional dry cask storage, and (3) a site permit for the power uprate with conditions, December 18, 2009. () | Order details
• Director of OES: ISFSI and Groundwater Protection: OES finds that the applicant has demonstrated that the facility is designed to provide a reasonable expectation that the operation of the facility will not result in groundwater contamination in excess of the standards established in section 116C.76, subdivision 1, clauses (1) to (3), October 27, 2009. (472.32K, .pdf) | Order details
• Office of Energy Security Order on the Adequacy of the EIS: The above-captioned matter came before the Director of the Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security (OES) on October 22, 2009, pursuant to an application by Xcel Energy to expand the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant in Goodhue County, Minnesota, October 22, 2009. (548.33K, .pdf) | Order details
• Second Pre-hearing Order: PINGP : A Prehearing Conference was held on April 2, 2009, in Hearing Room 11 of the Office of Administrative Hearings before Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Richard C. Luis. A number of the parties participated by telephone, April 7, 2009. (154.69K, .pdf) | Order details
• PUC Order: Final Decision MNGP Site Permit: The above-captioned matter came before the PUC on December 18, 2008, pursuant to an application by Xcel Energy for a LEPGP Site Permit to increase the electrical generating capacity of its MNGP by 71 MW, December 23, 2008. (2.25 M, .pdf) | Order details
• PUC Order: Advisory Task Force: In the Matter of a Petition for an Advisory Task Force Concerning the Application for a LEPGP Site Permit for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Project, October 10, 2008. (623.7K, .pdf) | Order details
• Office of Administrative Hearings: First Pre-hearing Order: A Prehearing Conference was held September 12, 2008, on the Prairie Island Power Uprate and Spent Fuel Storage Expansion, October 3, 2008. (224.35K, .pdf) | Order details
• PUC Order: LEPGP Site Permit Application: In the Matter of the Application for a LEPGP Site Permit for the PINGP Extended Power Uprate the commission accepted the application as complete, August 18, 2008. (1.6 M, .pdf) | Order details
• PUC Orders: CON Application and Hearing for PINGP Extended Power Uprate and Additional Dry Cask Storage: On May 16, 2008, Xcel Energy submitted an Application to the Commission for two CONs related to the PINGP. These Orders accept those applications as substantially complete, July 22, 2008. (1.42 M, .pdf) | Order details

Packet

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• DOC EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations: DOC EFP Staff Comments and Recommendations, November 20, 2006. (74.74K, .pdf) | Packet details
• DOC Energy Facility Permitting staff comments and recommendations on the Mesaba Energy Project Joint Permit Application: The Department EFP staff recommends acceptance of the Joint Permit Application with the understanding that any additional information necessary for processing the application will be provided promptly, June 26, 2006. (2.14 M, .pdf) | Packet details

Permit document

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• Public Meeting Presentation: DOC Office of Energy Security, Energy Facility Permitting power point presentation for the September 10, 2008 Public Meeting, September 12, 2008. (289.79K, .pdf) | Permit details
• First Pre-hearing Order: A prehearing conference was held on April 29, 2008 at the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) conference room before Administrative Law Judge Steve M. Mihalchick, May 21, 2008. (47.99K, .pdf) | Permit details
• PUC Order on Site Permit Application: Acceptance: In the Matter of the Application for a LEPGP Site Permit for the MNGP Extended Power Uprate, May 12, 2008. (1.37 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• PUC Final Decision, Order and Site Permit for Elk River Peaking Station: On April 24, 2008, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission granted Great River Energy a Large Electric Power Generating Plant Site Permit to construct a 175 megawatt natural gas power plant in Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota, May 9, 2008. (3.74 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Energy Facility Permitting Staff Comments/Recommendations on Acceptance of Monticello Uprate Site Permit Application: Staff Comments recommending that Xcel Energy's site permit application for the Monticlello Nuclear Generating Plant Extended Power Uprate be acceped as substantially complete, May 2, 2008. (256.05K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application: Xcel Energy's Site Permit Application for its Proposed Monticello Power Uprate , May 2, 2008. () | Permit details
• Certificate of Need Application: Xcel Energy's Certficate of Need Application for its Proposed Monticello Power Uprate , February 14, 2008. (3.44 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Elk River Peaking Station Content of the Environmental Report and Scoping Decision for the Environmental Impact Statement: The above matters came before the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce (the Department) for a decision on the content of the Environmental Report (ER) and the Scope of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be prepared in consideration of Applications for a Certificate of Need and a LEPGP Site Permit, respectively, from Great River Energy (GRE) on the proposed Elk River Peaking Station project, August 30, 2007. (340.62K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Department EFP staff Comments & Recommendations to the PUC on GRE's Application for a LEPGP for the Elk River Peaking Station: Attached are the comments and recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) Energy Facility Permitting (EFP) Staff in the following matter: The Application for a LEPGP Site Permit for the Elk River Peaking Station and associated system upgrades, July 3, 2007. (182.8K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Application for a LEPGP Site Permit: GRE Elk River Peaking Station: Great River Energy is proposing to construct a simple-cycle 175 MW combustion turbine at its existing Elk River Station, June 14, 2007. (865.08K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Title page and Table of Contents: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (319.35K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 1-Introduction: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (1.87 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 2-Overview of LEPGP Sites & HVTL/Pipeline Routes: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (22.33 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 3-Generating Plant Engineering & Operational Design: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (6.38 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 4-Transmission Line Engineering & Operational Design: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (4.46 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 5-Gas Pipeline Engineering & Operational Design: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (3.82 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 6-NonSite Specific Environmental Information: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (247.14K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 7-West Range Site Environmental Impacts: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (6.73 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 8-East Range Site Environmental Impacts: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (1.79 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 9-References: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (125.46K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Section 10-Agency Contacts: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (135.39K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Appendix 4-Natural Gas MSDS: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (24.73K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Appendix 7-East Range Water Quality Data: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (3.03 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Appendix 8-Market Analysis for Slag and Sulfur Produced by the IGCC Power Station: Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (973.59K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Appendix 6-NPDES/State Disposal System Permit (West Range Site): Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (4.74 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Appendix 9-Water Appropriation Permit Application (West Range Site): Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (3.59 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Joint Permit Application: Appendix 5-Part 70/New Source Review Construction Authorization Permit (West Range Site): Excelsior Energy Inc. Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (18.87 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Environmental Supplement: Section 3-Environmental Consequences: Excelsior Energy, Inc. submitted an Environmental Supplement to the Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Prject, June 19, 2006. (13.63 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Environmental Supplement: Section 2-Description of the Affected Environment: Excelsior Energy submitted an Environmental Supplement to the Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (23.09 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Environmental Supplement: Section 1.1 through Section 1.8-Introduction: Excelsior Energy, Inc. submitted an Environmental Supplement to the Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (34.48 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Environmental Supplement: Section 1.9 through 1.14 Introduction: Excelsior Energy submitted an Environmental Supplement to the Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (19.95 M, .pdf) | Permit details
• Environmental Supplement: Table of Contents: Excelsior Energy, Inc. submitted an Environmental Supplement to the Joint Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project, June 19, 2006. (547.5K, .pdf) | Permit details
• Signed Minor Alteration letter -- Sherburn County 115 double circuit and substation upgrade: Signed Minor Alteration letter -- Sherburn County 115 double circuit and substation upgrade, October 10, 2005. () | Permit details
• Sherco Sherburne County substation Minor Alteration and 115 kV upgrade : Sherco Sherburne County substation Minor Alteration and 115 kV upgrade , October 5, 2005. (14 p., 1017 K, PDF7.0) | Permit details
• Notice of Application by Great River Energy for Approval of a Minor Alteration to Relocated and Rebuild the Nokay Substation in Crow Wing County : Great River Energy Request for Minor Alteration for Nokay Substation and 115 KV Transmission Line in Crow Wing County, September 19, 2005. () | Permit details
• Site Permit & FOF (signed): Site Permit, August 11, 2005. () | Permit details
• PUC Approval of Xcel Energy Request for Minor Alteration to a Transmission Line and Substation in Blue Earth County: Xcel Energy has been given approval by the PUC to convert a 69 kV HVTL to 115 kV and expand the Eastwood Substation in Blue Earth County. , July 18, 2005. (1p., 41K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (TEXT): GRE is proposing to construct a 170 MW, natural gas-fired, simple cycle combustion turbine at the Cambridge Station., March 11, 2005. (33p., 161K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 1-1): Project Location, March 11, 2005. (1p., 157K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 1-2): Project Area, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2116K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 2-1): Project Layout, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2045K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 3-1): Simple Cycle Technology Schematic, March 11, 2005. (1p., 54K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 3-2): Electric Transmission Line Upgrade Locations, March 11, 2005. (1p., 169K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURES 3-3): Natural Gas Pipeline Interconnection, March 11, 2005. (1p., 1957K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 3-4): Water Use, March 11, 2005. (1p., 11K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-1): Zoning Map, March 11, 2005. (1p., 1231K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-2): Recreation Areas, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2103K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-3): Traffic Counts, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2070K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-4): Surficial Geology, March 11, 2005. (1p., 166K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-5): Soil Series, March 11, 2005. (1p., 1786K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-6): Streams, Lakes, & Watersheds, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2129K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-7): Communities of Significant Biological Diversity, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2047K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (FIGURE 4-8): Wetlands, March 11, 2005. (1p., 2132K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (APPENDIX A): Agency Corrrespondence, March 11, 2005. (34p., 3077K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site permit: Invenergy Cannon Falls: Authorization to construct an electric power generating plant, February 22, 2005. (6p., 216.77K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Draft Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order; Draft Resolution; Draft Site Permit; Staff Memorandom: Materials concerning Invenergy Cannon Falls proposed LEPGP provided by the EQB staff for the February 17, 2005, regularly scheduled meeting., February 11, 2005. (12p., 438.54K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Administrative Law Judge Report & Recommendation: Cannon Falls Energy Center: Based upon the evidence contained in the record, the Administrative Law Judge respectfully recommends that the EQB issue the site permit, with appropriate conditions., February 4, 2005. (22p., 149.76K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (TEXT): High Bridge Combined Cycle Project: Xcel Energy submits this application to the EQB for a Site Permit for the construction of a natural gas fueled, combined cycle, power plant at the High Bridge Plant site in St. Paul, Minnesota., January 31, 2005. (44p., 229.38K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 1-1): Project Location, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1342.46K, PDf 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 1-2): Project vicinity, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1614.17K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 2-1): Existing Plant Photograph, January 31, 2005. (1p., 135.48K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 2-2): Project photo rendition, January 31, 2005. (1p., 175.78K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 2-3): Existing Plant Freatures, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1559.41K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 2-4): Project Layout, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1579.07K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 3-1): Combined Cycle Technology Elevated View Schematic, January 31, 2005. (1p., 145.56K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 3-2): Combined Cycle Technology Plan View Schematic, January 31, 2005. (1p., 100.18K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 3-3): Water Usage, January 31, 2005. (1p., 11.30K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-1): Noise Monitoring Locations, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1618.17K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-2): Zoning Map, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1544.89K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-3): Recreation Areas, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1714.99K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-4): Traffic Counts, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1609.16K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-5): Soil Series, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1619K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-6): Bedrock Geology, January 31, 2005. (1p., 164.37K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-7): Surficial Geology, January 31, 2005. (1p., 183.91K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-8): Water Bodies, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1843.38K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application (Figure 4-9): Communities of Significant Biological Diversity, January 31, 2005. (1p., 1556.92K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Environmental assessment scoping decision: Details project scope for the Cannon Falls Energy Center assessment, October 1, 2004. (3p., 316K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Mankato Energy Center: Signed copy of site permit for Mankato Energy Center, September 16, 2004. (5p., 476K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Air permit application to construct proposed electric generation plant Cannon Falls Energy Center: Air quality permit application submitted to MPCA, September 2, 2004. (135 p., 2.91 MB, PDF) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application: Cannon Falls Energy Center (Figures): Figures, August 25, 2004. (30p., 4829K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit Application: Cannon Falls Energy Center (Appendix): Appendix, August 25, 2004. (57p., 2650K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• LEPGP Site Permit: Xcel Energy is authorized by this permit to construct a new 324 megawatt natural gas-fired large electric power generating plant and associated facilities on a site in the city limits of Shakopee, Minnesota, identified in this Permit and in compliance with the conditions specified in this Permit. , June 18, 2004. (6p., 665K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• HVTL Route Permit: Xcel Energy is authorized by this permit to construct a new double circuit 115/230 kilovolt transmission line, approximately 4,000 feet long to connect the Blue Lake Substation to the transmission grid, along a route identified in this Permit and in compliance with the conditions specified in this Permit., June 18, 2004. (8p., 772K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site Permit: Faribault Energy Park, LLC is authorized by this permit to construct a new 250 megawatt natural gas and fuel oil-fired large electric power generating plant and associated facilities on a site in the city limits of Faribault, Minnesota, identified in this Permit and in compliance with the conditions specified in this Permit. , May 20, 2004. (6p., 426K, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Calpine Mankato Energy Center Site Permit Application: Site Permit application for two, 320 MW, natural gas fueled, combustion turbines in a combined cycle configuration in a new power plant in the area of Mankato, Minnesota. , March 10, 2004. () | Permit details
• Site Permit Application, Faribault Energy Park Docket 02-48-PPS-FEP: The Faribault Energy Park, LLC (FEP) is proposing to design, construct, and operate a nominal combined cycle power plant and appurtenant facilities including an electrical transmission interconnect and a natural gas pipe line tap and extension on a property located on the west side of Highway 76 and south of 170th Street West in Faribault, Minnesota, September 9, 2003. (174p., 28MB, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Draft Site Permit Application [Faribault Energy Park, LLC]: Faribault Energy Park, LLC proposes to build, own and operate a 250 MW combined-cycle, natural gas fired, LEPGP, November 1, 2002.
• Site Permit St. Bonifacius Peaking Station, 8/15/02: Great River Energy is authorized to install an inlet air cooling system and to operate its existing St. Bonifacius peaking plant to a maximum of 74 megawatts by changing the unit loading control settings, August 15, 2002. (4p., 11KB., PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Site application permit for the upgrade of the Great River Energy's St. Bonifacius peaking station: Proposed upgrade to expand the maximum generating output from 50 megawatts (MW) to approximately 74 MW., February 28, 2002. (23p., 3.4 M, PDF 5.0) | Permit details
• Chanarambie wind power plant: site permit application for a large wind energy conversion system: Application for constructing 53 wind turbines in Murray County, March 15, 2001. (110p., 8.69M, PDF 4.0) | Permit details

Presentation

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• DOE Scoping Power Point Presentation: October 25th & 26th DOE Presentation, October 26, 2005. (3.12 M, .pps) | Presentation details

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Project

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• 2012 Annual Hearing (12-360): Documents related to the 2012 Power Plant Siting Act Annual Hearing. (Project record)
• Heron Lake to Lakefield Junction 161 kV Transmission Line Rebuild (12-898): ITC Midwest, LLC is requesting approval of a minor alteration to rebuild the Heron Lake to Lakefield Junction 161 kV tranmission line in Jackson County. (Project record)
• Freeborn to Hayward 161 kV Transmission Line Rebuild (11-954): ITC Midwest, LLC is requesting approval of a minor alteration to rebuild the Freebon to Hayward 161 kV tranmission line in Freeborn County. (Project record)
• Norway Lake Reroute (11-857): The Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WWMPA) is requesting approval of a minor alteration to reroute and rebuild a section of a 230 kV transmission line around Norway Lake in Otter Tail County. The reroute will remove the existing line from the lake. (Project record)
• Faribault Switching Station (11-566): ITC Midwest, LLC is requesting approval of a minor alteration to construct a new transmission switching station in Faribault County. The station will accomodate the interconnection of the Big Blue Wind Farm with ITC's existing Winnebago Junction - Buffalo Center 161 kV transmission line. (Project record)
• CERTIFICATE OF NEED: Environmental review files related to the certificate of need proceeding. (Project record)
• Elk Substation Expansion (10-1086): ITC Midwest, LLC is requesting approval of a minor alteration to expand the Elk Substation in Nobles County. (Project record)
• Lakefield Junction Substation Expansion (10-618): ITC Midwest, LLC is requesting approval of a minor alteration to expand the Lakefield Junction Substation in Jackson County. (Project record)
• Hayward to Worth 161 kV Transmission Line Rebuild (10-224): ITC Midwest, LLC is seeking approval of a minor alteration to a 161 kV transmission line in Freeborn County. . (Project record)
• 2009 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2009 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. PUC Docket Number: 09-1351. . (Project record)
• 2008 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Douments from the 2008 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. PUC Docket Number: 08-1426. (Project record)
• 2007 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2007 Energy Facility Permitting annual hearing. PUC docket number: 07-1579. . (Project record)
• 2006 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2006 Energy Facility Permitting annual hearing. PUC docket number: 06-1733 . (Project record)
• 2005 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2005 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. No PUC docket established. . (Project record)
• 2004 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2004 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. . (Project record)
• 2003 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2003 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. . (Project record)
• 2002 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2002 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. . (Project record)
• 2001 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2001 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. . (Project record)
• 2000 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing: Documents from the 2000 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing. . (Project record)

Project docket

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• Black Dog Repowering Project: Xcel Energy's proposed Black Dog Repowering Project to install natural gas-fired combined cycle electric generating technology to replace two existing units currently fueled by low-sulfur western coal.(Project docket)
• Prairie Island Power Uprate and Spent Fuel Storage Expansion: The proposed project consists of two parts: 1) A 164 megawatt (MWe) increase in the electrical generating capacity of the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, and 2) A 35-cask expansion of the existing Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) at Prairie Island.(Project docket)
• Monticello Power Uprate: The proposed project is a 71 megawatt (MWe) increase in the electrical generating capacity of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.(Project docket)
• GRE Elk River Peaking Station: The proposed project consists of a single simple-cycle dual fuel (Natural gas & Fuel Oil) combustion turbine with a capacity of 175 MW.(Project docket)
• Mesaba Energy Project: Excelsior Energy, Inc. proposes to construct a ~1,200 MW Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) large electric power generating plant (LEPGP) on the Iron Range tax relief area.(Project docket)
• Great River Energy Cambridge Station: GRE proposes to install an approximately 170 MW CT at the Camdridge Station, which currently has a 22 MW CT..(Project docket)
• Xcel Energy High Bridge Generating Plant Repowering Project: The High Bridge power plant project consists of replacing the existing coal fired power plant with a natural gas combines cycle power plant.(Project docket)
• Monticello Dry Cask Storage Environmental Impact Statement : Xcel Energy is asking the PUC to approve a dry-cask storage facility for spent nuclear fuel at its Monticello Generating Plant.(Project docket)
• Cannon Falls Energy Center: Invenergy Cannon Falls, LLC proposes to construct and operate a 357 MW, simple cycle LEPGP in Cannon Falls, Minnesota..(Project docket)
• Minor Alterations: Minor Alterations to Transmission Lines or Large Electric Power Generating Plants.(Project docket)
• Calpine, Mankato Power Plant: Site Permit Application for two 320 MW natural gas fueled combustion turbines.(Project docket)
• CON Blue Lake Generaring Plant Addition: The CON application for the addition of two simple cycle natural gas fueled combustion turbine generators to the Blue Lake Generating Plant in Shakopee, Minnesota .(Project docket)
• Site Permit Blue Lake Generating Plant Addition: The Site Permit application for the addition of two simple cycle natural gas fueled combustion turbine generators to the Blue Lake Generating Plant in Shakopee, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Rushford Electric Utility Commission EAW: The proposed Rushford plant would consist of three 2000 kilowatt (kW), fuel-oil engines generating a total of 6-megawatts (MW) of electricity. .(Project docket)
• NGPP Minnesota Biomass EAW: NGPP Minnesota Biomass, LLC proposes to build, own and operate a closed loop biomass-fueled 38.5 MW power plant..(Project docket)
• Faribault Energy Park: Faribault Energy Park, LLC proposes to build, own and operate a 250 MW combined-cycle, natural gas fired, LEPGP.(Project docket)
• Amendment of Environmental Review Rules (Chapter 4410 Parts 7000-7500): Amendments to the environmental review rules pertaining to environmental review required at the certificate of need stage.(Project docket)
• Waterville Power Plant EAW: The proposed Waterville plant is a 46-megawatt, combined-cycle , natural gas electric generating plant near Waterville, Minnesota..(Project docket)
• St. Bonifacius peaking station: Upgrade of St. Bonifacius peaking station from 50 to 74MW.(Project docket)
• Island Station EAW: Proposed 49 MW natural gas and fuel oil facility in St. Paul.(Project docket)
• Nuclear Waste Issues: The EQB is to monitor the federal high-level radioactive waste program under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, United States Code, title 42, sections 10101 to 10226 and to prepare an annual report.(Project docket)
• Annual Hearing - Energy Facility Permitting: Annual Hearing for the Energy Facility Permitting program.(Project docket)
• Boise Cascade Corporation proposed upgrade and replacement of steam generators: Boise Cascade Corporation of International Falls.(Project docket)
• Solway Power Plant EAW: Proposed 44 MW natural gas power plant in Beltrami County.(Project docket)
• Fibrominn Biomass Power Plant Exemption : Application for exemption from the Power Plant Siting Act by Fibrominn LLC and the City of Benson for a 55 megawatt electric generating plant using poultry litter as a fuel..(Project docket)
• Amendment of power plant siting rules (Chapter 4400): Amendment of power plant siting rules to respond to changes in state law.(Project docket)
• Saint Paul Cogeneration: A 28.5 MW, waste wood (natural gas backup) facility.(Project docket)
• Cascade Creek Power Station: A 49.9 MW natural gas facility located in Rochester, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• New Ulm Exemption: Exemption relating to the 26.5 MW fuel oil facility located in Brown County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Black Dog Repowering Exemption: Exemption relating to the Black Dog facility.(Project docket)
• Minnesota River Valley Station: 49 MW natural gas-fired electric generating station proposed by Minnesota Municipal Power Agency and the City of Chaska.(Project docket)
• Pleasant Valley Station: A 434 MW natural gas facility located in Mower County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Lakefield Junction: A 550 MW natural gas facility located in Martin County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Cottage Grove Cogeneration: A 245 MW natural gas facility located in Washington County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Hutchinson Utilities EAW - Hutchinson: A 49.7 MW natural gas facility.(Project docket)
• Rosemount Cogeneration: A 50 - 80 MW natural gas facility located in Dakota County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Sherco III: Alteration of Site Boundary: Minor alteration involving a change in the boundary of the Sherco facility.(Project docket)
• Floodwood-Fine Lakes: A 800 MW coal facility located in St. Louis County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Clay Boswell Unit #4: A 500 MW coal facility located in Itasca County, Minnesota.(Project docket)
• Sherco III: A 800 MW coal facility located in Sherburne County, Minnesota.(Project docket)

Public comment

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• Mncoalgasplant Reply Comments on Excelsior Energy's conversion of the Mesaba Energy Project from IGCC to NGCC: mncoalgasplant.com appreciates the extension of the Comment deadline in this docket. We have had time to review the additional filings of Excelsior Energy, and have additional comments as well, July 19, 2012. (98.09K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Mncoalgasplant Comment on Excelsior Energy's conversion of the Mesaba Energy Project from IGCC to NGCC: Mncoalgasplant.com, Intervenor in multiple Excelsior Energy Mesaba Project dockets, submits this comment in response to the Commission's June 6, 2012 Notice, June 29, 2012. (5.88 M, .pdf) | Comment details
• Sierra Club comment on Excelsior Energy's conversion of the Mesaba Energy Project from IGCC to NGCC: The Sierra Club comments on the Joint LEPGP Site Permit, HVTL Route Permit & Pipeline (Partial Exemption) Route Permit Application for the Mesaba Energy Project (E-6472/GS-06-668), June 29, 2012. (114.39K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public comment on Excelsior Energy's conversion of the Mesaba Energy Project from IGCC to NGCC: Public comment from Mary Rogers, Howard Rogers and Ann Vucetich, June 27, 2012. (1.32 M, .pdf) | Comment details
• Excelsior Energy Reply Comments - NGCC Conversion: Excelsior Energy is providing this response in accordance with the recommendations made by Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Energy Facility Permitting Staff in the June 13, 2012 filing, June 26, 2012. (96.14K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comments on the Final EIS: Public comments submitted to the ALJ on the Final EIS , December 14, 2009. (411.45K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comments: Final EIS: Comments on the adequacy of the Final EIS were accepted until Friday, August, 21, 2009. , August 21, 2009. (118.02K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comments on the DEIS: On April 21, 2009, the OES held a public meeting to gather input from interested persons on the DEIS for the PINGP extended power uprate and additional dry cask storage projects. The comment period was open until May 8, 2009, May 11, 2009. (61.57K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Summary of Work: PINGP Advisory Task Force: On September 11, 2008, the Commission considered a citizen petition requesting the formation of an advisory task force (ATF). In an Order dated October 10, 2008, the Commission granted the request and authorized the Office of Energy Security (OES) to establish an ATF. This is a summary of the advisory task force’s work, November 3, 2008. (383.89K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comments: EIS Scoping : The OES EFP staff held a Public Information and Environmental Review Scoping Meeting on September 10, 2008. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the public of the project, the regulatory process, and to solicit input from the public as to the scope of the environmental review document. The comment period for the scoping process closes on October 7, 2008, October 10, 2008. (135.47K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Howe and Anderson letter requesting an Advisory Task Force: If the commission decides not to appoint a citizen advisory task force and a person would like such a task force appointed, the person may request that the commission create a citizen advisory task force and appoint its members. Upon receipt of such a request, the commission shall place the matter on the agenda for the next regular monthly commission meeting, September 11, 2008. (26.5K, .pdf) | Comment details
• DNR comment letter on the EA for the MNGP EPU project : Please find attached comments from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the extended uprate of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. Thank you for consideration of these comments, September 3, 2008. (131.41K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Comment received during scoping from Mary Waters: During the EA scoping process members of the public are invited to submit comments. One comment letter was received during the MNPGP EPU project scoping period, May 28, 2008. (64.85K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comments on the DEIS: Comments received from the public on the draft environmental impact statement, January 11, 2008. (22.04K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Governmental Agency Comments on the DEIS: Comments received from governmental agencies on the draft environmental impact statement, January 11, 2008. (395.9K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Letter from Ed Anderson and DOC EFP staff response: On December 17, 2007 the DOC EFP staff received a letter from Ed Anderson requesting clarification of certain rule procedures. On December 26, 2007 the DOC EFP staff responded to Mr. Anderson's letter, December 26, 2007. (64.11K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Transcript: DEIS Information/Comment Meeting, Hoyt lakes, MN: Transcript from the Mesaba Energy Project DEIS meeting on November 28, 2007, in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, November 28, 2007. (118.28K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Transcript: DEIS Information/Comment Meeting, Taconite, MN: Transcript from the Mesaba Energy Project DEIS meeting on November 27, 2007, in Taconite, Minnesota, November 27, 2007. (379.98K, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public comments received following the Public Informational/EIS Scoping Meeting: Public Comments, September 6, 2006. (3.43 M, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comments/Response to DOE Scoping Meeting: Various public comments, November 21, 2005. (5.19 M, .pdf) | Comment details
• Public Comment/Response to DOE Scoping Meeting: Additional public comments, November 21, 2005. (1.77 M, .pdf) | Comment details
• Additional public comments on EIS scope: Comments from Xcel Energy, Department of Commerce and others, April 27, 2005. (15p., 598.67K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MDNR comment letter on EA: With respect to the potential impacts to natural resources, the DNR offers the following comments, May 27, 2004. (3p., 880K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MPCA comment letter on the draft EIS: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft EIS for the Faribault Energy Park proposal, April 1, 2004. (23p., 1599KB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comment letter from MDNR concerning the draft EIS: The MDNR has reviewed the draft EIS the EQB prepared for the proposed Faribault Energy Park 250 MW electric generating facility, March 30, 2004. (1p., 78KB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MPCA comment letter on the EA : The MPCA submits these comments on the EA for Xcel Energy's Blue Lake Plant expansion, January 1, 2004. (2p., 90K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MPCA comment letter on the EIS scoping document: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping document for the Faribault Energy Park (FEP) proposal to be built in Rice County. This comment letter addresses matters of concern to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff reviewing the scoping document , October 24, 2003. (2p., 2.2MB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Response to Waseca County Comments on the EAW: HDR, Inc appreciates the opportunity to respond to the comments from Angela Knish, Waseca County Planning and Zoning Administrator, on the NGPP Minnesota Biomass project, October 24, 2003. (4p., 5.15MB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• City of Faribault (Planning) comment letter (email) on the EIS scoping document: It is my hope that the EIS takes a very local look at the project. Please feel free to contact me with questions or for information, October 23, 2003.
• Citizen (Wallace Edwards) comment letter (email) on the EIS scoping document: In general, I believe that this site is entirely too close to the city, October 23, 2003.
• MDNR comment letter on the EIS scoping document: The MDNR has reviewed the draft scope for the EIS that the EQB will prepare for the proposed Faribault Energy Park proposal. With the following additions, the proposed scope appears sufficient from a natural resources management perspective, October 22, 2003. (2p., 2.3MB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MDH comment letter (email) on the EIS scoping document: The draft scope looks fairly comprehensive to me. I have one comment, October 22, 2003.
• MPCA Comment Letter: This comment letter addresses matters of concern to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff reviewing the EAW. MPCA staff is submitting the following comments for your consideration and response before a final determination on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is made for this project, October 15, 2003. (3p., 2.23MB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• City of Waseca comment letter: This is a letter in response to the EAW for the NGPP Minnesota Biomass plant being proposed in the City of Waseca, October 14, 2003. (2p., 1.19MB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MN DNR Comment Letter: The DNR has reviewed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed NGPP Minnesota Biomass, LLC power generating plant, October 9, 2003. (2p., 356K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• MNDOT Comment Letter: MN/DOT District 7 has reviewed this EAW and offers the following comments, October 7, 2003. (3p., 1.36 MB, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Reply Comments of MTO to ALJ: Comments of the Minnesota Transmission Owners Replying to EQB Final Recommendations to Administrative Law Judge, October 1, 2003. (3p., 18K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Wasceca County Planning & Zoning Comment Letter: I have read and reviewed the above-listed EAW Worksheet and have the following questions or comments:, September 29, 2003. (2p., 16.0K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of CURE following the September 4th Hearing: Comments of Communities United for Responsible Energy (CURE) on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410, September 24, 2003. (2p., 11K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Final Staff Comments to ALJ [Amendment of Environmental Review Rules ]: Environmental Quality Board staff response to comments regarding Amendment of Environmental Review Rules , September 24, 2003. (10p., 31K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Public Utilities Commission following the September 4th Hearing: PUC Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, September 24, 2003. (3p., 12K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments on Proposed EQB Minnesota Rules 4410: Comments submitted by email by Tim Spitzack, September 24, 2003. (1p., 7K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of MCEA following the September 4th Public Hearing: Comments Of Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy, Izaak Walton League Of America, And Minnesotans For An Energy Efficient Economy, September 23, 2003. (3p., 29K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of MN Department of Commerce following the September 4th Public Hearing: DOC Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, September 23, 2003. (3p., 20K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Faulkner Comment Letter Following September 4th Hearing: Comments by Jerry & Phyllis Faulkner on Amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500 for Certain Large Energy Facilities and High Voltage Transmission Lines, September 22, 2003.
• Flower Comment Letter Following September 4th Hearing: Comments by Terrence Flower on Amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500 for Certain Large Energy Facilities and High Voltage Transmission Lines, September 22, 2003.
• Comments of the Sierra Club presented at the September 4th Public Hearing: Comments on Amendments to Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.7000 to 4410.7500 Special Rules for Certain Large Energy Facilities and High Voltage Transmission Lines, September 17, 2003. (4p., 30K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of John and Laura Reinhardt submitted at the September 4th Public Hearing: Reinhardt Comment on Proposed Rules 4410.7010 to 4410.7070 and Repeal of Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, September 4, 2003. (8p., 44K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: MCEA Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, August 22, 2003. (1p., 6K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Citizen petition and cover letter: A citizen petition has been submitted to the Environmental Quality Board requesting that an environmental review be considered for the proposed diesel powered electric generating plant in the City of Rushford , July 2, 2003. (19p., 1817K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Communities United for Responsible Energy (CURE) on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: CURE Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 24, 2003. (4p., 21K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Department of Commerce on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: DOC Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 23, 2003. (3p., 12K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: MCEA Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 23, 2003. (7p., 26K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Pollution Control Agency on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: PCA Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 23, 2003. (2p., 10K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Minnesota Transmission Owners on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: MTO Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 23, 2003. (6p., 29K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Requests for Hearing of Dakota County Citizens for a Healthy Environment on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: 29 Requests for a Hearing on EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 23, 2003.
• Comments of Sierra Club on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: Sierra Club Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 20, 2003. (11p., 35K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of Public Utilities Commission on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: PUC Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 4410.7500, June 19, 2003. (4p., 13K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of John and Laura Reinhardt on Proposed Minnesota Rules 4410: Reinhardt Comments to EQB’s Proposed Permanent Rules Governing Environmental Review of Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines in Proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Rules 4410.7000 to 44010.7500, June 18, 2003. (6p., 23K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comment letter from Todd Guerrrero, Minnesota Transmission Owners, December 6, 2002 [Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage]: Minnesota Transmission Owners' comments on possible amendments to Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.7600 to 4410.7690 (Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage), December 6, 2002. (3p., 19k, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comment letter from Paula Maccabee, Sierra Club, December 6, 2002 [Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage]: Sierra Club comments on possible amendments to Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.7600 to 4410.7690 (Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage) , December 6, 2002. (8p., 31k, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comment letter from David Zoll and Noah Hall, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, December 6, 2002 [Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage]: Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy comments on possible amendments to Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.7600 to 4410.7690 (Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage), December 6, 2002. (6p.,18k, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comment letter from Kate O'Connell, Minnesota Department of Commerce, December 6, 2002 [Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage]: Minnesota Department of Commerce comments on possible amendments to Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.7600 to 4410.7690 (Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage) , December 6, 2002. (2p., 6K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comment memo from Burl Haar, MN Public Utilities Commission, December 4, 2002 [Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage]: MN PUC comments on possible amendments to Minnesota Rules, parts 4410.7600 to 4410.7690 (Environmental Review at Certificate of Need Stage), December 4, 2002. (4p., 18K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from David Weirens, Association of Minnesota Counties, to Judge Sheehy: Reply comments from the Association of Minnesota Counties, October 22, 2002. (2p., 4.8K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from Kristen Eide-Tollefson, C.U.R.E., to Judge Sheehy, October 22, 2002: Reply comments from Communities United for Responsible Energy, October 22, 2002. (6p., 17K, PDF5.0 ) | Comment details
• Letter from Mark Strohfus, Great River Energy, to Judge Sheehy, October 22, 2002: Reply comments from Great River Energy, October 22, 2002. (1p., 29K, PDF) | Comment details
• Letter from John & Laura Reinhardt to Judge Sheehy, October 22, 2002: Reply comments, October 22, 2002. (2p, 5K, PDF5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from Todd Guererro, Minnesota Transmission Owners, October 22, 2002: Reply comments from the Minnesota Transmission Owners, October 22, 2002. (10p., 39K, PDF) | Comment details
• Letter from Alan Mitchell, EQB, to Judge Sheehy: Letter sent to ALJ Sheehy on October 22, 200 containing EQB staff reply comments, October 22, 2002. () | Comment details
• Letter from Paula Maccabee, Sierra Club, to Judge Sheehy: Comments from Sierra Club, October 15, 2002. (16p., 159K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments of the Minnesota Department of Commerce [Draft power plant siting rules]: Comments from the Department of Commerce, October 15, 2002. (3p., 86K., PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from Todd Guerrero to Judge Sheehy: Comment letter representing Minnesota Transmission Owners, October 15, 2002. (7p., 28K., PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from John & Laura Reinhardt to Judge Sheehy: Comment letter from John & Laura Reinhardt, October 15, 2002. (6p., 88K., PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from David Weirens, Association of Minnesota Counties, to Judge Sheehy: Comment letter from the Association of Minnesota Counties, October 15, 2002. (3p., 62K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from David Zoll and Noah Hall, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, to Judge Sheehy: Comments from Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, October 14, 2002. (22p., 158K., PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from Rebecca Wooden, DNR to Judge Sheehy: Regarding power plant siting rules, October 14, 2002. (4p., 86K., PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Letter and comments from Alan Mitchell, EQB, to Judge Sheehy: Cover letter and comments from EQB Regarding power plant siting rules, October 11, 2002. (22p., 171K, PDF 5.0) | Comment details
• Comments from Sierra Club (Paula Maccabbee), submitted by e-mail: Suggested language for various provisions of the draft rules, June 5, 2002.
• E-mail comments from Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy , David Zoll: Suggested language for various provisions of the draft rules, June 4, 2002.
• Comments from utility group by e-mail (Eldri Johnson): Suggested language for numerous provisions of the draft rules, April 16, 2002.
• Letter from Charles Dimler to the EQB staff dated 4/15/02: An outline of property owner's concerns and copy of previous correspondence (5/24/00)., April 16, 2002.
• Comment letter form Matt Schuerger, Minnesotans for an Energy: Comment letter addressing issues of fuel type for the St. Paul Cogeneration facility, February 6, 2002.
• Comment letter from Pollution Control Agency, Elizabeth Shevi: No substantive issues raised by PCA, December 19, 2001.
• Comment letter from Jim Musso on behalf of Xcel Energy: Suggested language for several provisions of the draft rules, December 10, 2001.
• Comment letter from Eldri Johnson, Lindquist and Vennum, on behalf of utilities: Comments and suggestions on draft rules, December 7, 2001.
• Comment letter from Clean Water Action Alliance, Diana McKeown: Endorsing comments of the Sierra Club and Carol Overland, December 7, 2001.
• E-mail comments from Carol Overland : Suggested language for several provisions of the draft rules, December 7, 2001.
• E-mail comments from Pam Rasmussen on behalf of Xcel Energy: Suggested language for several provisions of the draft rules, December 7, 2001.
• Comment letter from Women's Cancer Resource-Ceci Shapland and Carol Johnson : Endorsing comments of the Sierra Club, December 5, 2001.
• Comment letter from Paula Maccabee on behalf of Sierra Club: Addressing issue of environmental review of proposed projects, December 4, 2001.
• Comment letter from Laura and John Reinhardt: Addressing issue of notice to property owners, November 21, 2001.
• Request for comments on proposed rulemaking [Minnesota Rules 4400]: Notice appeared in State Register on September 10, 2001, September 4, 2001. (3p., 11KB, PDF5.0) | Comment details
• Letter from Lucy Thompson, St. Paul PED: Letter raising concerns about odor potential, and other issues regarding the St. Paul Cogeneration facility, February 7, 2001.
• Letter from Helen A. Boyer, Met council staff: Comment letter on St. Paul cogeneration EAW , January 25, 2001.
• Letter from Lucy Thompson, City of St. Paul regarding the proposed St. Paul Cogeneration facility: Letter from staff of the St. Paul PED regarding the St. Paul Cogeneration facility's physicl design, January 24, 2001.
• Comment letter from Susan Heffron, PCA staff: Comment letter from PCA staff clarifying fuel type, permits required and noise, January 23, 2001.
• Comment letter from Rebecca Wooden, DNR staff, January 18, 2001: Comment letter from DNR staff addressing the location of the St. Paul Cogeneration facility in a Mississippi Critical Area Corridor, January 18, 2001.

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• Notice of 2012 Annual Public Hearing on Power Plant Siting and Transmission Line Routing Program: The Minnesota Public Utilties Commission will hold the annual public hearing on the power plant siting and transmission line routing program at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012, in the Commission's large hearing room in downtown St. Paul. Administrative law judge Ann O'Reilly will preside at the hearing. Comments on the program will be accepted by Judge O'Reilly through February 1, 2013. | Notice details
• PUC Notice of Comment Period on the Mesaba Energy Project: Take Note that on May 21, 2012, Excelsior Energy filed a letter with the Commission requesting confirmation that the Site and Route Permits, issued on March 12, 2010 for the Mesaba Energy Project, are valid for the natural gas-fired generation facility now proposed at the same site. Excelsior also requested confirmation that no additional environmental review is required under state law | Notice details
• Notice of Public Information and Scoping Meeting for the Black Dog Repowering Project (629 KB): The Department of Commerce will conduct a public information and environmental report scoping meeting on October 5, 2011, at the Intergovernmental Center, Minnesota River Room in Mankato, Minnesota. Comments are accepted until October 25, 2011 | Notice details
• Notice of Public Information and Environmental Assessment Scoping Meeting for the Black Dog Repowering Project (4.5 MB): The Department of Commerce will conduct a public information and environmental assessment scoping meeting on August 23, 2011, at the Burnsville City Hall Council Chambers in Burnsville Minnesota. Comments are accepted until September 6, 2011 | Notice details
• Notice - State Register: Final Decision MEP-I and MEP-II: Decisions on MEP-I, LLC and MEP-II, LLC’s proposed Mesaba IGCC Power Station project: Environmental Impact Statement Adequacy, Designation of sites and routes associated with large electric power generating plant (LEPGP) site permit, a high voltage transmission line (HVTL) routing permit and a pipeline (partial exemption) routing permit. PUC Docket No. E6472/GS-06-668 | Notice details
• Public Notice: Availability of the Final EIS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Mesaba Energy Project (PUC Docket E6472/GS-06-668) for public comment | Notice details
• Public Notice: Availability of the Final EIS, Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant EPU & Additional Dry Cask Projects: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Office of Energy Security (OES) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) extended power uprate and additional dry cask storage projects | Notice details
• Public Notice: Public Hearing Thursday, May 14, 2009: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Public Hearings will be held May 14, 2009, at the locations and times listed below concerning Xcel Energy’s Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) extended power uprate and additional dry cask storage projects | Notice details
• Public Notice: Availability of DEIS and Public Meeting (Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Red Wing Public Library): PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Office of Energy Security (OES) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) extended power uprate and additional dry cask storage projects for public comment, as well as the date, location and time for the public meeting | Notice details
• Public Notice: Formation of an Advisory Task Force: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of Energy Security (OES) has selected the individuals to serve as members on an Advisory Task Force (ATF) for the Xcel Energy Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP) Extend Power Uprate (EPU) and Request for Additional Dry Cask Storage Projects. The ATF will assist OES staff in developing the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and in determining specific impacts and issues of local concern that should be assessed in the EIS | Notice details
• Press Release for Prairie Island Draft EIS Scoping Decision and Public Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, 2008: Press release providing notification of the availability of a draft EIS scoping decision for two proposed Prairie Island projects, and of a public meeting in Red Wing, MN, on September 10, 2008 | Notice details
• Public Notice Concerning the Uprate at the Prairie Nuclear Generating Plant: Public Information and Scoping Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, 2008: The purpose of the meeting is to provide information to the public about the Xcel Energy proposals and to identify issues to study in an EIS to be prepared by OES evaluating the proposals | Notice details
• MNGP Extended Uprate Project: Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of Environmental Assessment: Administrative Law Judge Steve M. Mihalchick will preside at a Public Hearing on the Proposed Extended Power Uprate for the MNGP on August 21, 2008 at the Monticello Community Center | Notice details
• Notice of Final Decision: State Register, May 19, 2008: Notice of Final Decision: State Register, May 19, 2008 | Notice details
• Public Meeting Notice: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 7:00 pm: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) will conduct a public information and environmental assessment scoping meeting at the location noticed herein on a proposal by Xcel Energy to increase the electrical generating capacity at its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP) in Wright County, Minnesota | Notice details
• Notice of Public Hearings, January 28 at Taconite and January 30 at Hoyt Lakes: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Public Hearings will be held on the Joint Permit Application submitted to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) by Excelsior Energy (Excelsior) concerning the proposed Mesaba Energy Project | Notice details
• Public Notice: Availability of the Environmental Impact Statement: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Elk River Peaking Stations Project (PUC Docket ET2/GS-07-715) for public comment, as well as the dates, locations and times for public meetings | Notice details
• Notice of Availibility of Draft EIS and Public Meeting: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Mesaba Energy Project (PUC Docket E6472/GS-06-668) for public comment, as well as the dates, locations and times for public meetings | Notice details
• Public Meeting Notice: Proposed GRE Elk River Peaking Station, July 31 & August 1, 2007: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) will hold a public informational and Environmental Report (ER)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping meeting on the Large Electric Power Generating Plant (LEPGP) Certificate of Need and Site Permit Applications submitted to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) by Great River Energy (GRE) concerning the proposed Elk River Peaking Station project | Notice details
• Public Notice: Minor Alteration Request, Faribault Energy Park: On October 2, 2006, Avant Energy Services submitted an application on behalf of MMPA to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for a Minor Alteration to add a nominal 25 MW duct burner to the combined cycle portion of the Faribault Energy Park facility (FEP) currently under construction | Notice details
• Public Notice: Mesaba Energy Project, Informational & EIS Scoping Meetings Scheduled for August 22 and 23: The DOC will conduct two public information/scoping meetings in which details concerning the proposed Mesaba Project will be presented and governmental agencies, organizations, and the general public will be afforded an opportunity to ask questions and provide input into the EIS scoping decision | Notice details
• Notice of the appointment of a Citizens Advisory Task Force for the Mesaba Energy Project: Notice indicating the members that have been selected for the Mesaba Energy Project Citizens Advisory Task Force | Notice details
• Department of Commerce solictation letter: Mesaba Energy Project/Advisory Task Force : Staff of the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Energy Facilities Permitting Unit (EFP Staff) are soliciting individuals to serve as members of a Citizens Advisory Task Force. | Notice details
• Notice of Application Acceptance and Public Information Meetings on the Riverside Pipeline Project proposed by CenterPoint Energy: Notice of Public Information Meetings On May 23th & 24th | Notice details
• Notice of Public Hearings on Certificate of Need for Additional Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage at the Monticello Power Plant: Public hearings will be held in Monticello on February 2 and St. Paul on February 16 | Notice details
• State Register Notice, Monday, December 5, 2005: Notice of final decision appearing in State Register | Notice details
• DOE Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for the Mesaba Energy Project: DOE Public Notice | Notice details
• Department of Energy: Notice of Intent Published in Federal Register: The DOE announces its intent to prepare an EIS pursuant to the NEPA to assess the potential environmental impacts of a project proposed by Excelsior Energy, Inc | Notice details
• State Register Notice: Final Decision: At a meeting on August 11, 2005, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determined that the Environmental Assessment for the High Bridge Repowering Project was adequate. The Commission also designated a site and issued a Site Permit for the proposed large electric power generating plant (LEPGP). | Notice details
• Final Decision: Site Permit, Xcel Energy High Bridge: At a meeting on August 11, 2005, the PUC determined that the Environmental Assessment for the High Bridge powerplant was adequate | Notice details
• Notice of Application by Xcel Energy for Approval of a Minor Alteration to a Transmission Line and Substation in Blue Earth County: Xcel Energy has applied to the EQB for approval to convert a 69 kV HVTL to 115 kV and expand the Eastwood Substation in Blue Earth County. The public has until July 1, 2005, to submit comments on this project. | Notice details
• Notice of Public Hearing [Great River Energy Cambridge Station]: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 @ 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Cambridge Community Building GRE Cambridge Station | Notice details
• Excelsior Energy annouces candidate site for the Mesaba Energy Project: Potential location for Iron Range electric power facility | Notice details
• Public Notice: Xcel High Bridge Plant Public Hearing - Tuesday, May 24, 2005: The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in the Lady Slipper room of the Centennial Office Building (COB) in the State Capital Complex. The COB is located at 658 Cedar Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. The hearing will convene at 7:00 pm | Notice details
• Public Notice: Public Meeting April 19, 2005 GRE proposed Cambridge Station Power Plant: Regarding a natural gas power plant | Notice details
• Monticello EIS Scoping Meeting Press Release: Regarding comment period on scope; public meeting on April 4th in Monticello | Notice details
• Public Notice: Monticello Draft EIS Scoping Document Available: Notice for Monticello Spent Fuel EIS Scope Period | Notice details
• State Register Posting: Decision on Cannon Falls Energy Center: Pursuant to Minn. Rule 4400.2950, Subpart 4, the EQB shall publish notice of its final permit decision in the State Register within 30 days of the day the Board makes the decision. | Notice details
• Public Notice: Xcel High Bridge Plant Public Meeting: Announces public meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2005 | Notice details
• 2004 Energy Facility Permitting Annual Hearing Notice: Official Notice for EQB's 2004 Energy Facility Permitting Program's annual hearing held November 17, 2004 | Notice details
• Notice Public Hearing & Availability of the Environmental Assessment: Cannon Falls Energy Center: The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, in the City of Cannon Falls’ public meeting room located at city hall. The hearing will convene at 3:00 pm and an evening session will be held commencing at 7:00 p.m. | Notice details
• Public Notice: Public Meeting Wednesday, September 22, 2004: Announces a public meeting regarding a site permit application to construct an electric power generating plant in Goodhue County | Notice details
• Notice: Public Hearing Blue Lake Generating Plant Expansion: Announces a public meeting for Monday, May 17, 2004 | Notice details
• Notice of Public Hearing- Faribault Energy Park: Announces hearing on April 12, 2004 | Notice details
• Project Meeting Notice: Calpine Mankato Energy Center Public Meeting Notice | Notice details
• Public Meeting Notice: March 22, 2004 Draft EIS for the Faribault Energy Park: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) will conduct a public informational meeting on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) concerning a proposal by Faribault Energy Park, LLC | Notice details
• Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Expansion of the Blue Lake Generating Plant: Announces a public meeting on March 11, 2004 | Notice details
• Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Xcel Energy's Proposed Expansion of the Blue Lake Generating Plant: Announces a public meeting on March 11, 2004 | Notice details
• EQB Notice: The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) will conduct a public information meeting in the city hall public meeting room in Faribault on October 15, 2003, concerning a proposal by Faribault Energy Park, LLC (FEP) to construct and operate a natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric generating facility capable of producing 250 megawatts (MW) | Notice details
• Notice of Intent To Adopt Rules Without a Hearing: Notice of The Proposed Amendment of Environmental Review Rules of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Relating to Large Electric Power Plants and High-Voltage Transmission Lines. Public comments are due June 23, 2003 | Notice details
• Public Meeting on Notice of Intent To Adopt Rules Without a Hearing: Public Meeting on May 28, 2003, Minnesota EQB, 658 Cedar Street, Room 302, St. Paul, MN, 1:30pm and 7pm | Notice details
• State Register Notice: Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to Power Plant Siting, Chapter 4400: State Register notification of the EQB's adoption of PowerPlant Siting Rules, Chapter 4400 | Notice details
• Ten day notification to EQB (Faribault Energy Park): Stanley Consultants, Inc., on behave of Faribault Energy Park, LLC, submits the notification to the EQB | Notice details
• State Register Notice: Request for comments. Possible Amendments to Rules Governing Environmental Review of Large Electric Power Generating Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines, Minnesota Rules, Part 4410.7000 to 4410.7500 and Parts 4410.4300, subparts 3 and 6 and 4410.4400, subparts 3 and 6 | Notice details
• Notice of public meeting on amendment of EQB special rules for environmental review of power plants and high voltage transmission lines at the certificate of need stage before the Public Utilities Commission, Chapter 4410.7000-.7500: Announcement of public meeting for August 28, 2002 | Notice details
• Notice of hearing: in the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to the EQB power plant siting rules: Hearing on proposed amendments to power plant siting rules to commence on Septembet 18. | Notice details
• Preparation of Environmental Assessment-Certificate of Need Stage: Schematic of Process | Notice details
• Notice of Public Meeting on Amendment of EQB Special Rules for Environmental Review of Power Plants and High Voltage Transmission Lines at the Certificate of Need Stage before the Public Utilities Commission: Invitation to meeting and overview of need for rule revision | Notice details
• Administrative law judge approval of Notice of Hearing and Additional Notice plan: Additional notice plan approved, notice approved with changes | Notice details
• Waterville plant notice of EAW availability: RGU press release on the availability for public review of the EAW concerning the proposed Simon Entergy's 46 MW Waterville plant. | Notice details
• Notice from EQB Chair on environmental assessment scoping decision: The above-entitled matter came before the Chair of the EQB for a decision on the scope of the environmental assessment to be prepared on the proposed St. Bonifacius peaking station upgrade. | Notice details
• Public meeting notice [St. Bonifacius peaking station]: On March 8, 2002 the Chair of the Board accepted the application as complete. The EQB will conduct a public information meeting in Watertown Township on April 8, 2002. | Notice details
• Letter from GRE to EQB staff: Ten day notification of incoming application for alternative review regarding the upgrade to the St. Bonifacius peaking station. | Notice details
• Notice of intent to adopt rules without a public hearing: proposed permanent rules governing the siting of large wind energy conversion systems, Minnesota Rules, 4401: Provides opportunity to submit public comments | Notice details
• Notice of public comment period for possible rules governing power plant siting and high voltage transmission line routing: Comments being accepted until December 7, 2001 | Notice details

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• Excelsior Energy press release concerning use of zero liquid discharge on the west range site: Excelsior Energy announced today that it has reached an agreement with governmental leaders on the Iron Range to undertake a major regional water quality improvement program in connection with its Mesaba Energy Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (“IGCC”) power generation project, January 21, 2008. (41.2K, .pdf) | Publication details
• Excelsior Energy, Inc.: Press Release: Excelsior Energy announced it has selected the preferred and alternative sites for its Mesaba Energy Project Unit I, August 29, 2005. () | Publication details
• California CHP study focusing on DEG applications: Coauthered by EPRI's Dan Rastler, August 17, 2005. () | Publication details
• EPRI DER Roadmap for the Future Report : by Dan Rastler (EPRI), November 2004, August 16, 2005. () | Publication details
• Article on 10-year DG Horizon: Public Utilities Fortnightly , August 16, 2005. () | Publication details
• Are distributed energy resources gaining traction? A 10-year horizon: Article on 10-year DG Horizon, August 16, 2005. (6p., PDF) | Publication details
• NRC Fact Sheets: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Background sheet and Fact sheet, April 19, 2005. (15p., 1.45MB, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Alternatives evaluation and site selection study: GRE, a Minnesota generation and transmission cooperative, has prepared this study for, April 1, 2005. () | Publication details
• Certificate of Need Application: GRE is applying for a Certificate of Need to construct a project consisting of a single, February 28, 2005. () | Publication details
• Noise Monitoring & Modeling Report (TEXT): High Bridge Repowering Project: This report presents the noise impacts analysis for Xcel Energy’s High Bridge Combined Cycle, February 1, 2005. (21p., 77.37K, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Noise Monitoring & Modeling Report (FIGURES): High Bridge Repowering Project: This report presents the noise impacts analysis for Xcel Energy’s High Bridge Combined Cycle, February 1, 2005. (7p., 830.16K, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Noise Monitoring & Modeling Report (APPENDICES): High Bridge Repowering Project: This report presents the noise impacts analysis for Xcel Energy’s High Bridge Combined Cycle, February 1, 2005. (101p., 6149K, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Phase I Architectural History Evaluation and APE Scoping: High Bridge Repowering Project: During December of 2004, The 106 Group Ltd. (The 106 Group) conducted a Phase I, February 1, 2005. (77p., 2208.81K, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Air Emission Risk Assessment, Faribault Energy Park, Feburary 2004: Potential emissions of regulated pollutants from the proposed facility were calculated using the MPCA Draft Air Emissions Risk Analysis (AERA) procedure as described in the MPCA, February 20, 2004. (85p., 552K, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Noise Evaluation: Faribault Energy Park, February 2003: This report documents the procedures used to develop noise estimates from the proposed facility and discusses the impact on the surrounding community, December 30, 2003. (9p., 180K, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Hearing exhibits and offical record: In the matter of GRE's application for a site permit for a LEPGP relating to the proposed upgrade of the St. Bonifacius peaking station., June 21, 2002. (1p., 8KB, PDF 5.0) | Publication details
• Noise monitoring report dated 5/21/02: On June 2, 2000 and May 6, 2002 HDR conducted noise monitoring at selected locations surrounding the St. Bonifaicus peaking station., May 21, 2002.
• Stormwater investigation report dated 5/21/02: HDR conducted a stormwater investigation to address comments made at the public information meeting., May 21, 2002.
• Draft air emmission permit #01900010-001 released for public notice on 5/3/02: MPCA proposal to issue draft air emission permit #01900010-001 to GRE for the facility located at State highway 7 & County road 10 in St. Bonifacius, Carver County, Minnesota., May 3, 2002.

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Scoping Decision

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• Scoping Decision: PINGP Extended Power Uprate and ISFSI Expansion: The above-entitled matter came before the Director of the Office of Energy Security (OES) for a decision on the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be prepared on the proposed Extended Power Uprate and ISFSI Expansion Projects at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, November 14, 2008. (1 M, .pdf) | Scope details
• Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Scoping Decision: The Director of the Office of Energy Security's decision on the scope of the Environmental Assessment to be prepared on the proposed Uprate Project at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, June 10, 2008. (225.67K, .pdf) | Scope details

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• Praire Island: Dry Cast Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel. Summary of EQB efforts to find storage facilities for nuclear waste from the Northern States Power plant at Prairie Island, Minnesota.

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