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AZ SB1547
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Albert Melvin
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AI Summary
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Exempts interstate transmission lines operating at or above 115 volts from Arizona's normal power plant and transmission line siting requirements if they have completed a federal National Environmental Policy Act process resulting in a final environmental impact statement.
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Requires applicants to file evidence of the final environmental impact statement with the Arizona Corporation Commission's docket control.
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Directs the commission to hold a public meeting for comments and issue a certificate of environmental compatibility within 75 days of filing, allowing construction and operation after obtaining other necessary state permits.
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Certificate of environmental compatibility is issued for a minimum of 15 years and is eligible for renewal.
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Deems the certificate automatically issued if the commission fails to act within the 75-day timeframe.
Legislative Description
Line siting; interstate transmission lines
Last Action
Senate majority caucus: Do pass
2/24/2011