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AZ SB1547

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Albert Melvin

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires applicants to file evidence of the final environmental impact statement with the Arizona Corporation Commission's docket control.

  • 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.

  • Certificate of environmental compatibility is issued for a minimum of 15 years and is eligible for renewal.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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