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ND HB1097
Bill
Status
4/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Energy and Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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Defines "utility-scale energy storage" as a plant or facility designed for grid operation with 5 megawatts or more of rated power capacity, and adds it to the definition of electric energy conversion facility.
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Allows utilities to adjust electric transmission line routes before or during construction within designated corridors without commission action if certain conditions are met, including filing certification and documentation that construction will not affect known exclusion or avoidance areas.
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Permits route adjustments outside designated corridors up to 1.5 miles if construction does not affect exclusion or avoidance areas and property owners and governmental entities do not oppose the adjustment.
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Modifies public hearing notice requirements to require publication at a reasonable interval before hearings, with applicants bearing the expense for notices on certificates, permits, transfers, amendments, and waivers.
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Adds hydrogen to definitions of "gas or liquid energy conversion facility" and "gas or liquid transmission facility" in the energy siting laws.
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Declares the bill an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
The definition of electric energy conversion facility, the publication of notices of public hearings, payment of an administrative fee, adding hydrogen to definitions, the publication of a public hearing, and the payment of an administrative fee; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/12
4/14/2023