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Certificate of Need Application -- Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project

Cover Sheet 

Cover Letter

Table of Contents

Summary of Application

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: General Information

Section 3: Project Need

Section 4: Socioeconomic Considerations

Section 5: Conservation Program

Section 6: Historical Data

Section 7: Forecast Data

Section 8: Project Description

Section 9: Project Environmental Data

Section 10: Project Alternatives

Section 11: Other Data

Appendices

Appendices Table of Contents

Appendix A: Project Overview Map

Appendix B: Pipeline Safety Report

Appendix C: Muse-Stancil Report

Appendix D: Issue Resolution Sheet

Appendix E: Letters of Support

Appendix F: Product Deliveries

Appendix G: Shipper Nominations and Deliveries

Appendix H: Blank Nomination Form

Appendix I: Percentage of In-State Deliveries

Appendix J: Pipeline Refinery Map

Appendix K: Waterbodies Crossed

Appendix L: Unanticipated Discoveries Plan

Appendix M: Environmental Protection Plan (5.7 MB)

Appendix N: Agricultural Protection Plan

Appendix O: Public Outreach Materials (8.5 MB)

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  • Get Involved
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    • How to intervene
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    • Consumer support
    • Utility Complaints
    • Telephone and internet assistance
    • Shut off protection
    • Find a Utility Company
    • Assistance
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • New Area Code 924
    • Solar panels and net metering
  • Activities
    • Meetings and Hearings
    • Reports and Studies
    • Rulemaking Projects
    • Financial Analysis
    • Economic Analysis
    • Maps
    • Subcommittees
    • Work Groups
    • Utility Services Reporting
  • About Us
    • About the PUC
    • Our Team
    • What We Regulate
    • Agency Partners
    • Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
    • Data Practices
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletter
    • PUC Videos
    • Tribal Relations
    • Laws, Statutes and Rules
    • PUC's Strategic Plan
    • Ex Parte Communications
    • Careers at PUC
  • Energy Projects
    • View All Projects
    • Energy Storage
    • Pipelines
    • Power Plants
    • Solar Farms
    • Transmission Lines
    • Wind Farms