Section 216E.04 — Alternative Review Of Applications.
216E.04 ALTERNATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Alternative review. An applicant who seeks a site permit or route permit for one of the projects identified in this section shall have the option of following the procedures in this section rather than the procedures in section 216E.03. The applicant shall notify the commission at the time […]
Section 216E.05 — Local Review Of Applications.
216E.05 LOCAL REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Local review. (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of sections 216E.03 and 216E.04, an applicant who seeks a site or route permit for one of the projects identified in this section shall have the option of applying to those local units of government that have jurisdiction over the site or […]
Section 216E.06 — Emergency Permit.
216E.06 EMERGENCY PERMIT. (a) Any utility whose electric power system requires the immediate construction of a large electric power generating plant or high-voltage transmission line due to a major unforeseen event may apply to the commission for an emergency permit. The application shall provide notice in writing of the major unforeseen event and the need […]
Section 216E.07 — Annual Hearing.
216E.07 ANNUAL HEARING. The commission shall hold an annual public hearing at a time and place prescribed by rule in order to afford interested persons an opportunity to be heard regarding any matters relating to the siting of large electric generating power plants and routing of high-voltage transmission lines. At the meeting, the commission shall […]
Section 216D.03 — Notification Center.
216D.03 NOTIFICATION CENTER. Subdivision 1. Participation. An operator shall participate in and share in the costs of one statewide notification center operated by a vendor selected under subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Establishment of notification center; rules. (a) The notification center services must be provided by a nonprofit corporation approved in writing by the commissioner. The […]
Section 216D.04 — Excavation; Land Survey.
216D.04 EXCAVATION; LAND SURVEY. Subdivision 1. Notice required; contents. (a) Except in an emergency, an excavator shall and a land surveyor may contact the notification center and provide notice at least 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and not more than 14 calendar days before beginning any excavation or boundary survey. An excavation or […]
Section 216D.05 — Precautions To Avoid Damage.
216D.05 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGE. An excavator shall: (1) plan the excavation to avoid damage to and minimize interference with underground facilities in and near the construction area; (2) use white markings for proposed excavations except where it can be shown that it is not practical; (3) maintain a clearance between an underground facility and […]
Section 216D.06 — Damage To Facility.
216D.06 DAMAGE TO FACILITY. Subdivision 1. Notice; repair. (a) If any damage occurs to an underground facility or its protective covering, the excavator shall notify the operator promptly. When the operator receives a damage notice, the operator shall promptly dispatch personnel to the damage area to investigate. If the damage results in the escape of […]
Section 216D.07 — Effect On Local Ordinances.
216D.07 EFFECT ON LOCAL ORDINANCES. (a) Sections 216D.01 to 216D.07 do not affect or impair local ordinances, charters, or other provisions of law requiring permits to be obtained before excavating. (b) A person with a permit for excavation from the state or a public agency is subject to sections 216D.01 to 216D.07. The state or […]
Section 216D.08 — Civil Penalties; Proceeds To Safety Account; Rules.
216D.08 CIVIL PENALTIES; PROCEEDS TO SAFETY ACCOUNT; RULES. Subdivision 1. Penalties. A person who is engaged in excavation for remuneration or an operator other than an operator subject to section 299F.59, subdivision 1, who violates sections 216D.01 to 216D.07 is subject to a civil penalty to be imposed by the commissioner not to exceed $1,000 […]