Section 216F.084 — Wind Turbine Lighting Systems.
216F.084 WIND TURBINE LIGHTING SYSTEMS. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) “Duration” means the length of time during which the lights of a wind turbine lighting system are lit. (c) “Intensity” means the brightness of a wind turbine lighting system’s lights. (d) “Light-mitigating […]
Section 216G.01 — Definitions.
216G.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context. Subd. 2. Construction. “Construction” means any clearing of land, excavation, or other action that would adversely affect the natural environment of a pipeline route but does […]
Section 216G.02 — Routing Of Certain Pipelines.
216G.02 ROUTING OF CERTAIN PIPELINES. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section and notwithstanding section 216G.01, subdivision 3, “pipeline” means: (1) pipe with a nominal diameter of six inches or more that is designed to transport hazardous liquids, but does not include pipe designed to transport a hazardous liquid by gravity, and pipe designed […]
Section 216G.03 — Pipeline Proposal; Easement Acquisition.
216G.03 PIPELINE PROPOSAL; EASEMENT ACQUISITION. Subdivision 1. Compliance; penalty. Any person proposing to construct or operate a pipeline shall comply with the provisions of this section before negotiating or acquiring any easement or right-of-way agreement for that purpose. Any person who negotiates or acquires an easement without complying with the provisions of this section is […]
Section 216F.011 — Size Determination.
216F.011 SIZE DETERMINATION. (a) The total size of a combination of wind energy conversion systems for the purpose of determining what jurisdiction has siting authority under this chapter must be determined according to this section. The nameplate capacity of one wind energy conversion system must be combined with the nameplate capacity of any other wind […]
Section 216F.012 — Size Election.
216F.012 SIZE ELECTION. (a) A wind energy conversion system of less than 25 megawatts of nameplate capacity as determined under section 216F.011 is a small wind energy conversion system if, by July 1, 2009, the owner so elects in writing and submits a completed application for zoning approval and the written election to the county […]
Section 216F.015 — Requirements Coded Elsewhere.
216F.015 REQUIREMENTS CODED ELSEWHERE. Requirements governing certain towers are established in section 360.915. History: 2020 c 100 s 19
Section 216F.02 — Exemptions.
216F.02 EXEMPTIONS. (a) The requirements of chapter 216E do not apply to the siting of LWECS, except for sections 216E.01; 216E.03, subdivision 7; 216E.08; 216E.11; 216E.12; 216E.14; 216E.15; 216E.17; and 216E.18, subdivision 3, which do apply. (b) Any person may construct an SWECS without complying with chapter 216E or this chapter. (c) Nothing in this […]
Section 216F.03 — Siting Of Lwecs.
216F.03 SITING OF LWECS. The legislature declares it to be the policy of the state to site LWECS in an orderly manner compatible with environmental preservation, sustainable development, and the efficient use of resources. History: 1995 c 203 s 3
Section 216F.04 — Site Permit.
216F.04 SITE PERMIT. (a) No person may construct an LWECS without a site permit issued by the Public Utilities Commission. (b) Any person seeking to construct an LWECS shall submit an application to the commission for a site permit in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted by the commission. The permitted site need […]