Tomorrow, the public “meetings” for Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement begin… Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Plainview American Legion 215 – 3rd St. S.W. ———————————————- Wednesday, April 13, 2011 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Pine Island … Continue reading →
Get ready, here we go. The Hampton-LaCrosse DEIS is out: MOES DEIS page Be sure to check out the Supplement, because the forgot SIX routes in the DEIS! They’re not posted on the link above yet, so to get them, … Continue reading →
Brookings Motion for Reconsideration has been filed. I just was eServed the CapX Applicants’ Reply to Motion for Reconsideration, but was there a Motion for Reconsideration? So I went to the docket, and sure enough, one was filed. It didn’t … Continue reading →
This is a test… Notice anything odd here? Or more correctly, notice anything missing here? Hint… see that green line??? You can find the full map at this CapX 2020 link! All right, here’s the answer: The northwestern terminus of … Continue reading →
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement is out for the CapX 2020 Hampton – LaCrosse line! I’m shocked, expected that with the workload lately, it would be at least another month. The big issue for me is that they’re not working … Continue reading →
Not one, but TWO electrocuted eagles in Alaska! See the Kodial Caily Mirror for info on the second, unbanded, eagle. Here’s an example of what is likely to happen if they build the CapX 2020 transmission line across the Minnesota … Continue reading →
Cheers! It’s one of those “Well, DUH,” moments, but there you have it, an agency stating the obvious, and doing it in delightful detail: PSC Administrator’s Letter of Incompleteness This is a must read, the list is a great example … Continue reading →
This just out on the STrib: Belle Plaine upset by power-line route choice Residents thought Public Utilities Commission planned to put high-voltage line through Le Sueur. The city could appeal the decision. By KATIE HUMPHREY, Star Tribune The decision to … Continue reading →
Yesterday, the Public Utilities Commission “chose” to route the Minnesota River Crossing at Belle Plaine. I put that in quotes because once the MnDOT scenic easements became public information it was clear that the LeSueur route was not feasible. These … Continue reading →
Here it is, just downloading, here it is, the MOES Recommendation: Brookings – MOES Staff Briefing Papers The PUC meeting to address the Brookings Remand is: Thursday February 3, 2011 Public Utilities Commission 121 E 7th St., Small Hearing Room … Continue reading →