Sec. 5.
An electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall not begin construction of a major transmission line for which a plan has been submitted under section 4 until the commission issues a certificate for that transmission line. Except as otherwise provided in section 9, a certificate of public convenience and necessity under this act is not required for constructing a new transmission line other than a major transmission line or for reconstructing, repairing, replacing, or improving an existing transmission line, including the addition of circuits to an existing transmission line.
History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 460 - Public Utilities
Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)
Section 460.561 - Short Title.
Section 460.562 - Definitions.
Section 460.563 - Transmission as Essential Service; Act as Controlling.
Section 460.564 - Construction Plan.
Section 460.565 - Transmission Line; Certificate Required.
Section 460.566 - Public Meeting as Condition for Certificate Application.
Section 460.570 - Local Ordinances or Limitations in Conflict With Certificate; Effect.
Section 460.571 - Limited License.
Section 460.572 - Costs to Be Included in Rates.
Section 460.573 - Information as Public Record; Disclosure of Confidential Information; Waiver.
Section 460.575 - Commission Order; Review; Powers and Duties.