Minn. R. 7850.5200 - EMERGENCY PERMIT
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 must contain the following information:
The PUC shall hold a public hearing on the application for an emergency permit. The hearing must be held within 90 days after the application is submitted. The hearing must be held in accordance with part 7850.3800.
The commission shall make a final decision on an emergency permit within 195 days after the commission's acceptance of the application. The board shall grant the emergency permit if it finds the following:
The commission may impose reasonable conditions in an emergency permit.
The applicant for an emergency permit shall pay the same fee as would be required for a regular permit for the same project.
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Statutory Authority: MS s 116C.66; 216E.16
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