162-R:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Energy infrastructure " includes high voltage DC or AC electric transmission facilities of 115 kV or greater, natural gas transmission lines, carbon dioxide pipelines, petroleum pipelines, and other energy transport pipelines or conduits. II. " Energy infrastructure corridor " means an existing state-owned transportation right-of-way within […]
162-R:2 Energy Infrastructure Corridors Designated. – I. In accordance with RSA 236:18, the state has the exclusive rights, insofar as they do not conflict with any federal statute, rule, or regulation, to build, lease, or utilize for any public purpose the space adjacent to (excluding the median) and below the toll highways and the […]
162-R:3 Energy Infrastructure Proposal Application Process. – I. (a) To initiate the application process, a developer may file with the department of transportation, a request for a preliminary conceptual feasibility study, including such project-specific information as the department may specify in accordance with the department’s utility accommodation manual. (b) Within 30 days after such […]
162-R:4 Energy Infrastructure Proposal; Decision Criteria. – I. The site evaluation committee shall evaluate and render a decision on an energy infrastructure proposal which chooses to use one or more designated energy infrastructure corridors pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. II. The site evaluation committee may approve an energy infrastructure proposal for a […]
162-R:5 Use of Energy Infrastructure Corridors; Requirements. – Development and construction of energy infrastructure within an energy infrastructure corridor are governed by this section. No person shall engage in development or construction of energy infrastructure within an energy infrastructure corridor, unless such person is in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and […]
162-R:6 Revenues. – I. The department of transportation, right-of-way (ROW) appraisal bureau section, shall identify an initial estimate of the range of value for the use of state-owned land or assets within a designated energy infrastructure corridor and negotiate a value for such use with the developer. The actual and final value shall be […]
