A description of the schedule desired for the project

Northern Natural Gas P.O. Box 3330 Omaha, NE 68103-0330 402 398-7200 September 28, 2015 Via eFiling Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426 Re: Northern Natural Gas Company Northern Lights 2017 Expansion Request to Use the Prefiling Process Dear Ms. Bose: Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) respectfully requests that the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) grant permission for Northern to utilize the FERC’s prefiling process, as detailed in 18 C.F.R. § 157.21, for Northern’s proposed Northern Lights 2017 Expansion (Project). Northern is filing this request electronically and, in accordance with the Commission’s filing guidelines, is providing two complete copies of the request to OEP (Office of Energy Projects) Room 62-46. In compliance with section 157.21(d) of the Commission’s regulations, Northern submits the following information:

1. A description of the schedule desired for the project including the expected application filing date and the desired date for Commission approval.

Northern is filing its request for approval to commence the prefiling process September 28, 2015. Northern anticipates filing its Section 7 application June 13, 2016. In order to meet the projected in-service date of November 1, 2017, Northern plans to request certificate authority no later than March 16, 2017. A summary of the proposed Project timeline is as follows:

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Northern Natural Gas Company Northern Lights 2017 Expansion

File request to use prefiling process September 28, 2015 FERC approval to use prefiling process Est. October 2, 2015 Submit dates/locations of open houses to FERC

October 9, 2015

File draft Resource Reports 1 and 10 December 1, 2015 File draft Resource Reports 1 through 13 February 15, 2016 Submit Section 7 application June 13, 2016 Request Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

March 16, 2017

Commence construction Spring 2017 Project in-service date November 1, 2017 2. For LNG terminal facilities, a description of the zoning and availability of the

proposed site and marine facility location. Not applicable; the proposed Project does not include an LNG terminal. 3. For natural gas facilities other than LNG terminal facilities and related

jurisdictional natural gas facilities, an explanation of why the prospective applicant is requesting to use the prefiling process under this section.

Northern believes that utilization of the prefiling process will provide the opportunity for Northern, landowners, other interested stakeholders and FERC staff to discuss and address routing and environmental issues in order to develop a complete environmental report prior to the filing of Northern’s Section 7 application. Northern believes that promoting stakeholder involvement in the early stages of the process will provide interested parties with an opportunity to raise questions and Northern an opportunity to respond accordingly, resulting in a more effective and efficient regulatory process to ensure an in-service date of November 1, 2017. Public involvement will be facilitated through the following tools and activities:

• Meeting with agencies and stakeholders and participating in public information meetings (open houses)

• Facilitating issue identification and resolution • Utilization of the different components of the Public Participation Plan which are

designed to promote open communication with stakeholders through i. Single point of contact available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

ii. Dedicated project website to provide timely information regarding the Project

4. A detailed description of the project including location maps and plot plans to scale

showing all major plant components that will serve as the initial discussion point for stakeholder review.

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Northern Natural Gas Company Northern Lights 2017 Expansion The Northern Lights 2017 Project, which includes the facilities described below, is currently scheduled to meet a November 1, 2017, in-service date. Northern plans to hold an open season during October 2015 that would include all volumes eligible for the 2016 growth election. The Project will consist of construction of: (1) a new Lake Mills compressor station; (2) additional compression at Northern’s existing Faribault compressor station and (3) approximately 9.4 miles of branch line looping/loop extension, as more fully described below.

Pipeline County State(s) Chisago Interconnect loop

Approximately 5.3 miles of 16-inch-diameter pipeline loop

Chisago MN

Belle Plaine loop extension

An approximately 1.3-mile extension of the 6-inch-diameter branch line loop

Le Sueur/Scott

MN

St. Cloud loop extension An approximately 2.8- mile extension of the 12-inch-diameter St. Cloud loop

Isanti MN

Compression1 Lake Mills compressor station

New 15,900-horsepower (HP) compressor station

Worth IA

Faribault compressor station

An additional 15,900-HP unit at existing Faribault compressor station

Rice MN

1 Stated HP is ISO-rated.

Pipeline Facilities: Chisago Interconnect Loop (Chisago Loop): Northern proposes to construct and operate a 16-inch-diameter loop of its existing 12-inch-diameter Chisago Interconnect pipeline (MNM-93201) The proposed loop line will tie in to the existing Chisago branch line at a point in Section 28, Township 35 North, Range 21 West (Sec 28, T35N, R21W) and extend approximately 5.3 miles where it will tie back in to the Chisago branch line located in Sec 4, T35N, R21W, all in Chisago County, Minnesota. To avoid residential areas and minimize disturbance to heavily treed areas, the new loop line will deviate from the existing branch line corridor. Belle Plaine Loop Extension: Northern proposes to construct and operate an extension of its existing 6-inch-diameter Belle Plaine branch line loop (MNB-84402). The proposed extension will originate at the end of the existing loop in Sec 5, T112N, R23W, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, and extend approximately 1.3 miles when it will tie into the existing 4-inch-diameter Belle Plaine branch line (MNB 84401) in Sec 31, T113N, R23W, Scott County, Minnesota. The proposed loop will be installed adjacent to the existing Belle Plaine branch line. St. Cloud Branch Line Loop Extension: Northern proposes to construct and operate an extension of its existing 12-inch-diameter St. Cloud branch line loop (MNB-77502). The proposed extension will originate at the end of the existing loop and extend approximately 2.8 miles where it will tie into the existing 16-inch-diameter St. Cloud

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Northern Natural Gas Company Northern Lights 2017 Expansion branch line (MNB-77501), all located in Sec 22, T36N, R24W, Isanti County, Minnesota. The loop will be installed adjacent to the St. Cloud branch line. Compression Facilities Lake Mills Compressor Station: Northern proposes to construct and operate a 15,900-HP compressor station consisting of one Solar Mars turbine. The proposed compressor station will be located in Sec 32 & 33, T100N, R22W, Worth County, Iowa, and will tie-in to Northern’s existing D-line (IAM-60604) and E-Line (IAM-60605). Faribault Compressor Station: Northern proposes to construct and operate an additional 15,900-HP Solar Mars turbine unit (Unit #2) at its existing Faribault compressor station.1 The unit will be tied into Northern’s existing B-line (MNM-80102), C-line (MNM-80103) and D-line (MNM-80104). The Faribault compressor station is located in Sec 2, T109N, R21W, Rice County, Minnesota. The existing 1,400-foot by 500-foot station yard will be expanded to accommodate the additional unit.

The proposed branch line routes and the new Lake Mills compressor station site were selected after analysis and review of engineering options, route/site options, and Project alternatives with an effort to minimize impact to the environment and affected landowners. Both the Belle Plaine and St. Cloud proposed routes will utilize existing pipeline corridors. The proposed Chisago route will deviate from the existing pipeline corridor to mitigate impacts to residential and heavily treed areas. The proposed site for the Lake Mills compressor station was selected due to its strategic location on Northern’s existing system as well as having the least impact to noise sensitive areas (NSA) and wetlands when compared to the other sites reviewed. Aerial photos showing the location of the proposed facilities are included at Exhibit D. Plot plans for the compressor stations are also included at Exhibit D. Due to the specific details related to the operation and engineering of the stations, these plans have been segregated and labeled as Critical Energy Infrastructure Information.

In addition to the Section 7 facilities described above, Northern will also construct and/or modify facilities pursuant to the provisions of its blanket certificate granted at Docket No. CP82-401-000 and/or Section 2.55(a) of the Commission’s regulations. For informational purposes, a listing of these facilities is attached as Exhibit E:

5. A list of the relevant federal and state agencies in the project area with permitting

requirements. For LNG terminal facilities, the list shall identify the agency designated by the governor of the state in which the project will be located to consult with the Commission regarding state and local safety considerations. The filing shall include a statement indicating:

1 There currently is one approximately 13,100-HP unit at the station.

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(i) That those agencies are aware of the prospective applicant's intention to use the prefiling process (including contact names and telephone numbers); (ii) Whether the agencies have agreed to participate in the process; (iii) How the applicant has accounted for agency schedules for issuance of federal authorizations; and (iv) When the applicant proposes to file with these agencies for their respective permits or other authorizations.

Northern has attached a table as Exhibit A, which identifies federal and state agencies, including the contact name and phone number, with relevant permitting requirements related to the Project. Northern will mail letters to each of these agencies providing notice that Northern is making a request to FERC staff to utilize the prefiling process for this Project and to solicit its participation as a cooperating agency in the prefiling process. These letters will be sent out during the week of September 28, 2015. Northern will provide updates to FERC staff upon receipt of notifications/responses from the agencies Northern has incorporated into its overall Project schedule the agency-specific schedules for issuance of required federal and state authorizations and permits. Northern anticipates filing for federal and state authorizations and permits at or prior to the time that it submits its certificate application for the Project to FERC. Submittal and anticipated response dates are referenced in Exhibit A. 6. A list and description of the interest of other persons and organizations who have

been contacted about the project (including contact names and telephone numbers). Attached as Exhibit B is a listing of Native American tribes that have been contacted about the Project. Northern will also be providing information regarding the Project to state and county public officials and local governing units. Updates will be provided to FERC regarding contacts and responses. 7. A description of what work has already been done, e.g., contacting stakeholders,

agency consultations, project engineering, route planning, environmental and engineering contractor engagement, environmental surveys/studies, and open houses. This description shall also include the identification of the environmental and engineering firms and sub-contractors under contract to develop the project.

Landowner Contact: Northern has reviewed tax records for potential compressor station sites and pipeline routes, including the sites/route proposed herein. Northern has identified 222 landowners that may be affected by the proposed project. This number includes landowners directly affected by and/or abutting the pipeline route and/or survey requirements; landowners that may be affected by access roads, and extra work spaces; residences within 50 feet of construction work areas; landowners within one-half mile of the compressor stations and NSAs within one mile of the compressor

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stations. The landowners have been contacted for permission to conduct surveys. Northern is working with the landowner to obtain an option to purchase the preferred site for the proposed Lake Mills compressor station. Northern is in the process of planning five open houses for the Project, the dates and locations are provided in the table below.

Date Location Facility October 19, 2015 Cambridge, Minnesota St. Cloud Loop Extension October 20, 2015 North Branch, Minnesota Chisago Interconnect Loop October 21, 2015 New Prague, Minnesota Belle Plaine Loop Extension October 22, 2015 Lake Mills, Iowa Lake Mills Compressor Station October 27, 2015 Faribault, Minnesota Faribault Compressor Station Northern will announce the open houses by direct mail to known stakeholders and by publication in the local newspapers. Northern will add Project information to a website developed by Northern for its expansion projects (www.northernnaturalgas.com/expansionprojects). The website will list the single-source-of-contact information for landowners, a description of the Project scope, maps, and timelines. The website is described in more detail in Item 11 (Public Participation Plan) below. Agency Consultations: Northern began contacting permitting agencies the week of September 14, 2015, to provide Project information. Letters will be sent the week of September 28, 2015 providing additional information and to inform them that Northern will be utilizing the prefiling process and to request their participation in this process. As indicated above, a table listing the agencies, including the contact name, telephone number and response is included as Exhibit A. Northern's environmental consultant, Merjent Inc., is currently scheduled to conduct wetland, biological and cultural surveys in the fourth quarter 2015 and prepare the reports for each of the surveys. Tribal Consultations: Northern has mailed letters to 24 Native American tribes to provide Project notice of the proposed project along with a request to identify whether they want to participate in the process. To date, Northern has received notification from one tribe, the Santee Sioux Nation, who has responded that they want to participate in the prefiling process. Project Engineering and Route Planning: Northern personnel evaluated multiple compressor station sites and pipeline route variations to determine the optimum locations to meet required pressure profiles on Northern’s system while factoring in the areas of least impact to the environment and landowners. Northern employees evaluated preliminary aerial photographs and walked or drove accessible portions of

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the various routes to refine the proposed routes. Aerial maps depicting the Project locations and environmental clearance boundaries are attached as Exhibit D. 8. For LNG terminal projects, proposals for at least three prospective third-party

contractors from which Commission staff may make a selection to assist in the preparation of the requisite NEPA document.

Not applicable; the proposed project does not include an LNG terminal. 9. For natural gas facilities other than LNG terminal facilities and related

jurisdictional natural gas facilities, proposals for at least three prospective third-party contractors from which Commission staff may make a selection to assist in the preparation of the requisite NEPA document, or a proposal for the submission of an applicant-prepared draft Environmental Assessment as determined during the initial consultation described in paragraph (c) of this section.

Northern respectfully requests permission to produce and submit an applicant-prepared draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and to include the draft EA with its Section 7 application. Should the FERC agree to accommodate Northern’s request to produce a draft EA, Northern will use Merjent, Inc. as its environmental consultant to prepare the draft EA and to prepare the environmental reports; as indicated above, Merjent will complete the environmental surveys and prepare resource reports. Northern acknowledges that if FERC staff identifies a need for third-party assistance during the prefiling process, Northern will fund the effort. 10. Acknowledge that a complete Environmental Report and complete application are

required at the time of filing.

Northern acknowledges that a complete Environmental Report and a complete application under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and section 157 of the Commission’s regulations are required at the time of the filing.

11. A description of a Public Participation Plan which identifies specific tools and

actions to facilitate stakeholder communications and public information, including a project website and a single point of contact. This plan shall also describe how the applicant intends to respond to requests for information from federal and state permitting agencies, including, if applicable, the governor's designated agency for consultation regarding state and local safety considerations with respect to LNG facilities.

Please refer to Exhibit C which describes Northern’s Public Participation Plan (PPP). The PPP identifies the specific tools and actions Northern has and will use to facilitate stakeholder communications and public information. The proposed project does not include LNG facilities.

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12. Certification that a Letter of Intent and a Preliminary WSA have been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard or, for modifications to an existing or approved LNG terminal, that the U.S. Coast Guard did not require such information.

Not applicable, the proposed Project does not include an LNG terminal.

Northern appreciates the assistance of FERC staff to implement a prefiling process for the proposed Project. Any questions regarding this request should be directed to the undersigned at (402) 398-7103. Respectfully submitted, /signed/ Michael T. Loeffler Michael T. Loeffler Senior Director, Certificates and External Affairs

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Exhibit A

Relevant Federal/State/Local Agencies with Permitting Requirements Contacted Regarding

Project Pre-Filing Process

Exhibit A Cedar Station UpgradeFederal and State Agencies- Minnesota

Agency AddressAgency

Contact/Phone Number

CommentsAnticipated Permit

Submittal Date Anticipated Permit

Issuance

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

888 First Street NE Washington, DC 20426

S. Xiah Kragie (202) 502-8933

28-Sep-15 16-Mar-17

US Army Corps of Engineers - Saint Paul District & Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

180 5th Street , Suite 700, St.Paul, MN, 55101-1678

Joe Yanta (651)-290-5200

No Comments received to date 28-Sep-15 60-90 Days

US Fish and Wildlife Services- Twin Cities Office

5600 American Blvd W Ste 990, Bloomington, MN 55437

Tony Sullins (612)-725-3548 Ext.201

No Comments received to date 28-Sep-15 60 Days

US EPA Region 5 77 West Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604

Virginia Laszewski (913)-551-7975


Natural Resource Conservation Service - MN

375 Jackson Street, Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55101

William "Bill" Lorenzen (651)-602-7900


Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office

345 Kellog Blvd. W. St. Paul, MN 55102-1903

Britta Bloomberg (651)-259-3450


520 Lafayette Rd N, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Deb Schuman (Water) Don Smith (Air) 651) 296-6300


MNDNR - Waters 500 Lafayette Road Box 32 St. Paul, MN 55155

Julie Eckman (651)-259-5700

No Comments received to date

28-Sep-15 60 Days

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

90 West Plato Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55107

Bob Patton (651)-201-6226

No Comments received to date

28-Sep-15 60 Days

Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist

Fort Snelling History CenterSt. Paul, MN 55111-4061

Scott Anfinson (651)-725-2411


Federal

State

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Exhibit A Cedar Station UpgradeFederal and State Agencies- Minnesota



CommentsAnticipated Permit

Submittal Date Anticipated Permit

Issuance

Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District

4100 220th Street West, Suite 102Farmington, MN 55024

Brian Watson (651)-480-7777


Exhibit A NL 2017 Expansion Federal and State Agencies - Iowa



CommentsAnticipated

Permit Submittal Date

Anticipated Permit

Issuance

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

888 First Street NE Washington, DC 20426

S. Xiah Kragie (202) 502-8933

28-Sep-15 16-Mar-17

United States Army Corps of Engineers - Rock Island

Clock Tower Building P.O. Box 2004 Rock Island, IL 61204-2004

Craig S. Baumgartner (309) 794-4200


US Fish and Wildlife Services- Rock Island Field Office

1511 47th Avenue Moline , IL 61265

Kraig McPeek (309)-757-5800


US EPA Region 7 11201 Renner Boulevard Lenexa, KS 66219

Mark Hague (913)-551-7003


Natural Resource Conservation Service - IA

1004 10TH ST South Suite B Northwood, IA 50459

Tony Moore (641) 324-1134


Iowa State Historic Preservation Office

600 East Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Susan Kloewer (515)-281-8749


IDNR - Stormwater 502 East 9th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Karen Grimes(515)-725-8200


Federal

State

Exhibit B

Other Interested Parties

Tribe Contact Mailing Address Phone NumberFlandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota

Anthony Reider, President 603 W. Broad AvenueFlandreau, South Dakota 57028

605-997-3891

Lower Sioux Indian Community in the the State of Minnesota

Mr. Denny Prescott, President P.O. Box 308Morton, MN 56270

507-697-6185

Prairie Island Indian Community in the State of Minnesota

Ronald Johnson, President 5636 Sturgeon Lake RoadWelch, MN 55089

800-554-5473

Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Darrell G. Seki, Sr., Chairman 24200 Council StreetRed Lake, MN 56671

218-679-3341

Santee Sioux Nation, Nebraska Roger Trudell, Chairman 425 Frazier Ave N.Suite 2Niobrara, Nebraska 68760

402-857-2302

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, South Dakota

Bruce Renville, [email protected]

PO Box 509Agency Village, SD 57262

605-698-3911

Spirit Lake Tribe, North Dakota Myra Pearson, Chairperson PO Box 359Fort Totten, ND 58335

701-766-4221

Upper Sioux Community, Minnesota Kevin Jensvold, Chairman 5722 Travers LaneGranite Falls, MN 56241

320-564-3853

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota

Charles R. Vig, Chairman 2330 Sioux Trail NWPrior Lake, MN 55372

952-445-8900

Sisseton and Wahpeton Tribe of Sioux of the Sisseton Reservation, South Dakota

Chairperson 7 Chestnut St. ESisseton, SD 57262

605-698-3069

Tribes Federally Recognized in MinnesotaNorthern Lights 2017 Expansion

Exhibit B

Tribe Contact Mailing Address Phone Number

Minnesota Chippewa TribeFond du Laqc BandGrand Portage BandLeech Lake BandMille Lacs BandWhite Earth BandBois Forte Band (Nett Lake)

Norman W. Deschampe, President PO Box 217Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8581

Ho Chunk Nation of Wisconsin (formerly Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe)

Wilfrid Cleveland, President Administration DepartmentTribal Office Building

715-284-9343

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska John Blackhawk, [email protected]

100 Bluff StreetWinnebago, NE 68071

402-878-2272

Meskawakie Nation - Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa

Judith Bender, Chairwoman 349 Meskwaki RoadTama, IA 52339

641-484-4678

Sa ki wa ki - Sak and Fox Nation of Oklahoma

George Thurman, Principal Chief Administration Building920883 S. Hwy 99 - Bldg AStroud, OK 74079

918-968-3526

Ne ma ha ha ki - Sak and Fox Nation in Missouri

Brigette Robidoux, [email protected]

305 North Main StreetReserve, KS 66434

785-742-7471

Bah Kho-je Iowas of Oklahoma Stephanie Crowder, [email protected]

335588 E 750 RoadPerkins, OK 74059

888-336-IOWA

The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Tim Rhodd, [email protected]

3345 B. Thrasher Rd.White Cloud, KS 66094

(785) 595-3258

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Liana Onnen, Chairperson Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Government Center

(785) 966-4000(877) 715-6789

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation John "Rocky" Barrett, [email protected]

1601 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-3121(800) 880-9880

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

Mike Wiggins Jr., Chairman 72662 Maple StreetOdanah, WI 54861

715-682-7111

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

James Williams Jr., Chairman Watersmeet, MI 49969 (906) 358-4577

Tribe Contact Mailing Address Phone Number

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

TBD: Election Primary April 2016 Red Cliff Tribal Administration Office88385 Pike RoadBayfield, WI 54814

715-779-3700

Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin

Chairperson 5416 Everybody's RdCrandon, WI 54520

715-478-7200

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Chief Douglas G. Lankford Miami Nation Headquarters202 S. Eight Tribes TrailMiami, OK 74354

918-542-1445

The Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma Chief John P. Froman PO Box 1527Miami, OK 74355

918-540-2535

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Mr. Gary Pratt, ChairpersonRR 1, Box 721, Perkins OK 74059

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Mr. Clifford Wolfe Jr., Chairperson P.O. Box 368, Macy, NE 68039Posoh Mawanew Weyak - Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

Gary Besaw, Chairman W2908 Tribal Office Loop RoadKeshena, WI 54135

877-209-5866

Sisseton - Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, South Dakota

Ms. Diane DesrosiersP.O Box 907, Agency Village, SD 57262

Otoe- Missouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma Mr. John Shotton, Chairperson

8151 Highway 177 Red Rock, OK 74651

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota Mr. Richard McCloud, Chairperson

P.O. Box 900 Belcourt, ND 58316

Exhibit B Northern Lights 2017 Expansion Elected Officials

FEDERAL Title Name Last Name Address City State ZipU.S. Representative - 1st District (Dakota Co.) Congressman Timothy J. Walz 1034 Longworth House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515U.S. Senator Senator Al Franken 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510U.S. Senator Senator Amy Klobuchar 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510

STATE - MINNESOTA

Minnesota State Senator - District 56 Senator Dan Hall100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Bldg., Room 103 St. Paul MN 55155-1206

Minnesota House of Delegates - District 56B Delegate Ms. Roz Peterson100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.State Office Building, Room 521 St. Paul MN 55155

Governor State of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton116 Veterans Service Building20 W 12th Street St. Paul MN 55155

State - IowaU.S. Representative - District 1 Congressman Rod Blum 213 Cannon House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515U.S. Senator Senator Charles Grassley 135 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510U.S. Senator Senator Joni Ernst Russel Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510Governor Governor Terry Brandstad 1007 East Grand Ave. Des Moines IA 50319Iowa Utilities Board Chair Geri Huser 1375 E. Court Ave., Room 69 Des Moines IA 50319-0069Iowa Utilities Board Commissioner Nick Wagner 1375 E. Court Ave., Room 69 Des Moines IA 50319-0069Iowa Utilities Board Commissioner Libby Jacobs 1375 E. Court Ave., Room 69 Des Moines IA 50319-0069Mayor, Lake Mills Mayor David Steffens 206 N 1st Ave E Lake Mills IA 50450Council, Lake Mills Councilman Dave Clark 704 S. Western Lake Mills IA 50450Council, Lake Mills Councilperson Candace Hanna 1003 S. Washington Lake Mills IA 50450Council, Lake Mills Councilman Nathan Ostrander 510 N. Mill Lake Mills IA 50450Council, Lake Mills Councilman Tony Sorenson 206 N. Park Lake Mills IA 50450Council, Lake Mills Councilwoman Stephanie Steffens 506 S. Mill Lake Mills IA 50450Director of Public Works, Lake Mills Director Ross Hanson 1052 West Main Street Lake Mills IA 50450Winnebago County Supervisor Mike Stensrud 126 S. Clark St. Forest City IA 50436Winnebago County Supervisor Terry Durby 126 S. Clark St. Forest City IA 50436Winnebago County Supervisor Bill Jensvold 126 S. Clark St. Forest City IA 50436

PUBLIC OFFICIALS - MinnesotaELECTED / GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Exhibit C

Public Participation Plan


Public Participation Plan

Introduction Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) has developed a comprehensive Public Participation Plan (Plan) designed to promote communications between Northern and the identified stakeholders in its Northern Lights 2017 Expansion (Project). The Plan is designed to provide timely information to stakeholders about the Project, encourage the participation of stakeholders impacted by the Project and identify and resolve, as responsively as possible, issues affecting the stakeholders. The Plan details multiple forums of communication, allowing Northern to work interactively toward a timely, fair and collaborative resolution of stakeholder concerns. Overall, the Plan is intended to develop and maintain communication efforts between Northern and affected stakeholders consistent with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) guidance related to the pre-filing process. FERC urges the pipeline industry to involve affected communities early in the project review process, before a Section 7 application is filed. Northern fully supports this approach and believes that being proactive is in the public interest and will result in the timely completion of the Project and an efficient use of resources. Consistent with FERC’s intent, Northern’s Plan has been created to:

1. Promote public awareness of the Project, its purpose and value to the regional economies within its footprint and its necessity in meeting the growing energy needs of Northern’s Market Area;

2. Provide ample opportunity for community residents and their leaders to ask

questions, voice concerns and present ideas about the Project within an atmosphere of openness and responsive disclosure; and

3. Identify impacted stakeholders and create forums so that stakeholders can openly

and fairly address issues and work with Northern to incorporate appropriate and reasonable solutions into the final project design.

OEP: Suggested Best Practices for Industry Outreach Programs In July 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Energy Projects staff issued a document titled, “Suggested Best Practices for Industry Outreach Programs to Stakeholders.” FERC staff noted that the document was intended “to present best practices and highlight the tools we believe can be used to effectively engage stakeholders in the application process for siting, construction, and operation of interstate

natural gas facilities.” A review of that document led Northern to the conclusion that most of the best practices discussed were already being applied in Northern’s public outreach. A review of the five described “best practices” and their application in this project are described below. Management commitment The FERC document emphasizes the value of senior management commitment to public outreach. Its main recommendation is the incorporation of the stakeholder outreach program into the budget of the project. Including a line item in the budget dedicated to public outreach, the FERC document explains, “elevates its importance and shows management commitment.” Although Northern does not have a line item in its project budget for public outreach, the project’s budget does include the necessary components of a public outreach program. Items such as the cost for open houses are included as a general part of the budget. Other Plan items, such as a dedicated project website, landowner letters, maps, etc., are low-cost items that do not require a separate line item in the budget. Northern’s management is committed to a broad and responsive public outreach program.1 Internal Collaboration The FERC document more explicitly labels this the practice to “integrate the thoughts and ideas of the entire project development team.” This is further explained as ensuring contact with key stakeholders at the appropriate stages in the project development. One key stakeholder is elected officials. Northern routinely includes state and local officials in its stakeholder list – going down to the mayor and city council level of cities and communities along a pipeline route and near compressor site locations. Northern already employs a multi-disciplinary approach to projects. Project managers routinely hold regular meetings to which all the parties in public outreach – right of way, marketing, certificates and communications/media – are expected to be actively engaged. General Training The FERC document recommends a “specific and detailed” training program not only for right of way agents but for the entire project team. The document explains that all project representatives, including contractors, who come into contact with the public should be provided outreach training. Through regular collaborative meetings, Northern project team members are knowledgeable on all aspects of the program. Northern’s dedicated website and information planned for the open houses include facts on natural gas, the company’s safety program, and the company’s commitment to the environment and to the community where they do business. Northern is largely in step with the document’s recommendations. Although a training program for all project members is not formalized, project expectations, objectives and

1 For example, as a result of its public outreach in the West Leg 2014 Expansion (FERC Docket No. CP13-528), Northern relocated a compressor station in response to local area landowner concerns.

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desired ongoing results with respect to safety and environmental compliance, are often communicated during project meetings, on-site with contractors, and with landowners. A prime example of this commitment was the development of a project fact sheet on the Northern’s Cedar Station Upgrade. The flyer, which was developed by Northern and Berkshire Hathaway Energy communications (in conjunction with Northern’s operations and marketing departments) for the use of right of way agents seeking survey permission, is an excellent example of using the FERC document recommendations in public outreach. Northern will employ a similar document for the Northern Lights 2017 Expansion Project. Stakeholder Engagement and Training Northern actively employs many described components e.g., dedicated websites, open houses and additional meetings, as necessary. Northern generally encountered a good working knowledge among agency personnel involved in the permitting of the proposed project facilities. In the past, Northern has coordinated stakeholder visits to proposed sites when interest warranted those visits. Northern does discourage visits to active construction sites (for safety reasons). Technology Utilization The FERC document encourages the use of technology in public outreach. Northern already employs many of the best practices described, including tracking of stakeholder lists, events, owner contacts and mailings. Northern tracks public outreach comments. Northern has also employed technology at open houses by providing landowners a computer printout that depicts an aerial look at their property in relation to project workspaces and facilities. Northern’s right of way department will develop a log tracking public outreach events for this and future Section 7 projects. In reviewing the remaining components of the document, Northern identified additions to its stakeholder lists and public outreach materials. Components of the Public Participation Plan This Plan provides an open forum for partnering with impacted stakeholders to bring the Project to a timely, fair and efficient conclusion by combining productive engineering and marketing strategies with open communication. Northern is committed to identifying and resolving stakeholder issues or concerns before filing its Section 7 application with FERC requesting authorization to construct and operate the facilities. To facilitate stakeholder communication and public involvement in the Project, Northern has begun, and will continue, to utilize the tools and actions described below in the pre-filing process. Single point of contact

Northern has designated its existing Operations Communication Center (OCC) as its single point of contact. The OCC’s toll-free number (1-888-367-6671) will be included in all communications with property owners and other identified stakeholders. The OCC is

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staffed around the clock every day of the year. When a call is received regarding the Project, trained OCC personnel will record the information and notify the project manager, who will either address the concern or contact the appropriate company expert for a timely response. A call-tracking system will be employed to ensure all calls will be handled in an appropriate and timely manner. Northern has successfully employed the OCC as a single point of contact for stakeholders during the construction period for other projects, and believes that the OCC served as an excellent mechanism for receiving and responding to landowner and other stakeholder issues. The project manager’s name and contact information will be included in all communications with property owners and other identified stakeholders.

Dedicated Website

A website (www.northernnaturalgas.com/expansionprojects) was developed and made available to the public July 29, 2005. The website was added for previously filed and approved FERC projects. Northern plans to add a drop-down link for the Project. The website address will be noted on all outreach materials and other communications. The information on the website will include background information on Northern, a description of the scope of the Project; a general project schedule; a preliminary project map; a set of initial potential inquiries that Northern has labeled, “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs); a brief summary of the role of federal review; project updates; the project contact information; and regulatory developments and announcements. Links will be included to direct the user to the Northern Natural Gas website, including links to Northern’s corporate statements on its commitments to safety and the environment. Also, a link to the FERC website and eLibrary will be included for access to filed information on the Project as well as the pamphlet published by the FERC that addresses landowner questions. In addition, a link will be provided to view an illustrative review of the process of pipeline construction. This website is intended to be a source of timely information related to the Project. Thus, new information will be added to this site as appropriate. Northern will also place open house information on this website. Once the certificate application is filed, appropriate public repository information will also be added to the website. Open houses

Northern intends to hold five open houses in convenient locations throughout the Project area. The table below provides the dates and locations of the open houses.

Date Location Facility

October 19, 2015 Cambridge, Minnesota St. Cloud Loop Extension October 20, 2015 North Branch, Minnesota Chisago Interconnect Loop October 21, 2015 New Prague, Minnesota Belle Plaine Loop Extension October 22, 2015 Lake Mills, Iowa Lake Mills Compressor Station October 27, 2015 Faribault, Minnesota Faribault Compressor Station

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http://www.northernnaturalgas.com/

All identified stakeholders will be invited and encouraged to attend these information-sharing open houses. Each open house will be publicized via the local newspapers and through direct mail invitation to property owners, customers, Native American tribes, regulatory agencies and public officials of political subdivisions along the proposed route corridor and compressor station sites. Open houses will include informational booths staffed by company personnel knowledgeable in issues related to the Project. Subject matter experts with knowledge on planned surveys and the proposed route will also be present. Printed project materials and other resources

Question forms and self-addressed stamped envelopes will be provided at the open houses to make it easy and convenient for stakeholders to submit written questions or comments after the open house. These envelopes will be pre-addressed to Northern’s project manager. Northern will promptly respond to the question forms that are received. At the open houses Northern will provide landowner-specific information on the potential impacts to their properties. Northern will either provide hard copies of the landowner’s property’s alignment sheets or use a computer to provide the data electronically, depending on resources available at the open house location. The alignment sheets will allow landowners a resource to identify how the Project may affect their property. The information at the open houses will also include maps of the Project route; photos of past construction projects undertaken by the company (before, during and after) to demonstrate Northern’s commitment to land restoration and construction techniques used to minimize land disturbance; and printed copies of FERC’s pamphlet, An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know? At the open houses, Northern will also provide information about pipeline safety, including Northern’s pamphlet Living Safely with Natural Gas Pipelines, which provides One Call and general safety information. This pamphlet is distributed regularly to the persons who live and work near Northern’s existing pipeline.

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Exhibit D

Project Aerial Maps

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Exhibit E

Ancillary Section 2.55/Automatic Blanket Projects

Exhibit E

Northern Lights 2017 Section 2.55(a) or Automatic Blanket Ancillary Projects

• Regulator setting on Northern's E pipeline north of Ventura (Hancock County, Iowa) • Regulator setting on Northern's D-BC pipeline north of Owatonna (Steele County,

Minnesota) • Regulator setting on Northern's B pipeline north of Farmington (Dakota County,

Minnesota) • Hugo compressor station recycle valve modifications and add gas cooler (Washington

County, Minnesota) • Heater and meter modifications at the Stacy Town Border Station (TBS) (Chisago County,

Minnesota) • Heater, regulator and station piping modifications at the St. Paul 1T TBS (Washington

County, Minnesota) • Heater, meter and station piping modifications at the Forest Lake 1B TBS (Chisago

County, Minnesota) • Heater, meter and station piping modifications at the Forest Lake 1 TBS (Chisago County,

Minnesota) • Heater and station piping modifications at the Hugo 1A TBS (Washington County,

Minnesota) • Heater modifications at the Sartell 1 TBS (Benton County, Minnesota) • Prior Lake 1A TBS rebuild (Scott County, Minnesota) • Minnetrista TBS rebuild (Hennepin County, Minnesota) • Rochester 1D TBS rebuild (Olmstead County, Minnesota) • Heater and station piping modifications at the Mankato 1 TBS (Blue Earth County,

Minnesota) • Heater and regulator modifications at the Anoka 1A TBS (Anoka County, Minnesota) • Heater, meter and station piping modifications at the Blaine 1 TBS (Anoka County,

Minnesota) • Heater and station piping modifications at the Dayton TBS (Wright County, Minnesota) • Heater and station piping modifications at the Elk River 1 TBS (Sherburne County,

Minnesota) • Heater and station piping modifications at the Ham Lake 1 TBS (Anoka County,

Minnesota) • Heater, meter and station piping modifications at the Spring Lake Park 1 TBS (Anoka

County, Minnesota) • Heater and regulator modifications at the Lakeville 1A TBS (Dakota County, Minnesota) • Lake Mills tie over regulator (Worth County, Minnesota) • Minneapolis 1P regulator (Dakota County, Minnesota) • Back pressure regulator on Northern’s Willmar-Farmington Northern pipeline (Dakota

County, Minnesota) • Wheeling modifications at the Owatonna compressor station (Steele County, Minnesota) • Rochester 2nd line MAOP tie-over regulator assembly (Steele County, Minnesota)

Documents

A description of the schedule desired for the project