OK SB279

Transmission developers must obtain a certificate of authority from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission before commencing any electric transmission facility rated above 300 kilovolts

Applications must include developer contact information, maps of proposed routes, identification of affected counties, and any energy resources to be connected to the facility

Developers must notify surface landowners, county commissioners, municipalities, and oil/gas operators by certified mail within 60 days of filing, and hold public meetings in affected counties

Applications must demonstrate sufficient insurance coverage, environmental and safety plans, public benefit, and a decommissioning plan with financial surety guarantee

The Corporation Commission must issue a decision within 200 days of a completed application or the certificate is automatically deemed granted; filing fees are capped at $1,000