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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
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HB 2341: line siting; factors; offtakers
Sponsor: Representative Heap, LD 10
Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Overview
Expands determining factors for issuing a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) to include the speculativeness of the proposed transmission line or plant as identified by the existence of known offtakers.
History
Each utility that plans to construct a plant or transmission line, both defined by statute, in this state must first file an application for a CEC with the Arizona Corporation Commission which will be referred to the Chairman of the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee). The Committee may evaluate an application for a CEC and may impose reasonable conditions on its issuance. The CEC's evaluation must consider certain conditions including:
1) existing plans of this state, local government and private entities for other developments in the vicinity of the proposed site;
2) noise emission levels and interference with communication signals; and
3) the total environment of the area (A.R.S. §§ 40-360, 40-360.03 and 40-360.06).
Provisions
1. Adds the speculativeness of the proposed transmission line or plant as identified by the existence of known offtakers as a factor for considering applications for a CEC regarding the suitability of a plant or transmission line siting plan. (Sec. 1)
2. Defines known offtakers as specific, identified buyers that have entered into legally binding, long-term contracts to purchase a substantial portion of a project's future output. (Sec. 1)
3. Defines speculativeness as the level of risk or uncertainty that is associated with a project's financial success. (Sec. 1)
4. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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