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Environmental Assessment - Duluth Loop Reliability Project

This EA evaluates the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed project and possible mitigation measures including siting alternatives and modifications. 

Text, Diagrams, and Tables

Cover

Abstract

Acronyms

Executive Summary 

Index of Figures

Figure 1 – Project Location Overview Map

Figure 2 – Proposed 115 kV Route Map

Figure 3 – Proposed 230 kV Route Map

Figure 4 – Proposed System Overview Map

Figure 5 – Hilltop Substation Expansion

Figure 6 – Ridgeview Substation Expansion

Figure 7 – Communication Infrastructure Modifications Map

Figure 8 – Zoning Classification Map

Figure 9 – Land Use/Land Cover Map

Figure 10 – Recreation and Tourism Map

Figure 11 – Water Resources Map

Figure 12 - Soil Resources Map

Appendices

  1. EA Scoping Decision
  2. Detailed Aerial Maps

Index to Maps

Plate 1

Plate 2

Plate 3

Plate 4

Plate 5

Plate 6

Plate 7

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Plate 10

Plate 11

Plate 12

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Plate 21

Plate 22

Plate 23

  1. Sample HVTL Route Permit
  2. Structure Details
  3. Electric and Magnetic Fields Supplemental Paper
  4. Graphical Representation of EMF Calculations

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    • New Area Code 924
    • Solar panels and net metering
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    • Economic Analysis
    • Maps
    • Subcommittees
    • Work Groups
    • Utility Services Reporting
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    • 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
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    • Energy Storage
    • Pipelines
    • Power Plants
    • Solar Farms
    • Transmission Lines
    • Wind Farms