Members have been appointed to the Citizens Advisory Task Force CapX 2020 transmission line from Hampton to Alma (f/k/a LaCrosse).  Rumor has it that there are NO CITIZENS on the CITIZENS Advisory Task Force.  SAY WHAT?!?!?!  More to follow on that.

Notice also went out on scoping meetings.  The Minnesota Office of Energy Security (MOES) will be holding EIS Scoping meetings for the  CapX 2020 transmission line from Hampton-Alam (formerly LaCrosse).

Here’s the notice:

CapX Hampton-Alma EIS Scoping Meetings

And although RUS held six meetings, MOES is only holding THREE:

May 4, 2010
Plainview
American Legion
215 3rd Street SW

May 5, 2010
Pine Island
American Legion
108 1st Avenue SE

May 6, 2010
Cannon Falls
Grandpa’s Event Center

The OES will accept written comments on the scope of the EIS until May 20, 2010.   Please include PUC Docket No. TL-09-1448 on your comments. Comments should be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:

Matthew Langan
State Permit Manager
Minnesota Office of Energy Security
85 7th Place East, Suite 500
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101-2198

Fax: 651-297-7891

matthew.langan@state.mn.us

Comments may also be submitted on the Commission’s energy facility permitting website:
http://www.energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us.