(a) A certificate to construct and operate a major utility facility may be issued only under this subchapter.
(b)
(1) A certificate issued under this subchapter to an applicant is in lieu of and exempts the applicant from the requirements of obtaining a certificate of convenience and necessity under § 23-3-201 et seq.
(2) A certificate issued under this subchapter entitles the applicant to a permit under § 23-3-501 et seq. without any further notice or hearing if the applicant has filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission the consent or authorization required by § 23-3-504(7) and paid the damages stated in § 23-3-501 et seq.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers
Chapter 18 - Light, Heat, And Power Utilities
Subchapter 5 - Utility Facility Environmental and Economic Protection Act
§ 23-18-502. Legislative findings — Intent — Purpose
§ 23-18-504. Exemptions — Waiver
§ 23-18-505. Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act unaffected by subchapter
§ 23-18-507. Authority of commission — Legislative intent
§ 23-18-509. Employees of commission
§ 23-18-510. Certificate of environmental compatibility and public need — Requirement — Exceptions
§ 23-18-511. Application for certificate — Contents generally
§ 23-18-512. Application for certificate — Filing fees
§ 23-18-513. Application for certificate — Service or notice of application
§ 23-18-514. Application for certificate — Commentary by state agencies — Deficiency letters
§ 23-18-515. Amendment of certificates
§ 23-18-516. Hearing on application or amendment
§ 23-18-517. Parties to certification proceedings
§ 23-18-518. Conduct of hearing
§ 23-18-519. Decision of commission — Modifications of application
§ 23-18-520. Findings of fact required
§ 23-18-521. Issuance of certificate — Effect
§ 23-18-522. Compliance with certificate required
§ 23-18-523. Transfer of certificates
§ 23-18-524. Rehearing — Judicial review
§ 23-18-525. Jurisdiction of courts
§ 23-18-526. Powers of local governments and state agencies
§ 23-18-527. Cooperation of state agencies
§ 23-18-529. Forecasts of loading and resources — Reports
§ 23-18-530. Treatment of major utility facility generating plant