(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 for immediate construction. The permit must be issued in a timely manner, no later than 195 days after the commission's acceptance of the application and upon a finding by the commission that (1) a demonstrable emergency exists, (2) the emergency requires immediate construction, and (3) adherence to the procedures and time schedules specified in section 216E.03 would jeopardize the utility's electric power system or would jeopardize the utility's ability to meet the electric needs of its customers in an orderly and timely manner.
(b) A public hearing to determine if an emergency exists must be held within 90 days of the application. The commission, after notice and hearing, shall adopt rules specifying the criteria for emergency certification.
2001 c 212 art 7 s 16; 2005 c 97 art 3 s 8
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 216 - 217 — Utilities
Chapter 216E — Electric Power Facility Permits
Section 216E.01 — Definitions.
Section 216E.02 — Siting Authority.
Section 216E.021 — Solar Energy System Size Determination.
Section 216E.03 — Designating Sites And Routes.
Section 216E.04 — Alternative Review Of Applications.
Section 216E.05 — Local Review Of Applications.
Section 216E.06 — Emergency Permit.
Section 216E.07 — Annual Hearing.
Section 216E.08 — Public Participation.
Section 216E.09 — Public Meetings; Transcripts; Written Records.
Section 216E.10 — Application To Local Regulation And Other State Permits.
Section 216E.11 — Improvement Of Sites And Routes.
Section 216E.12 — Eminent Domain Powers; Power Of Condemnation.
Section 216E.13 — Failure To Act.
Section 216E.14 — Revocation Or Suspension.
Section 216E.15 — Judicial Review.
Section 216E.17 — Enforcement, Penalties.
Section 216E.18 — Biennial Report; Application Fees; Appropriation; Funding.