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116BURNS Mc- DONNELL
Mr. Joseph HambrickIndependent School DistrictOctober 27, 2015Page 2
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment I
Page 299 of 476
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Bums & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30`h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: htlp://www.ruski3anolatransm-issionproiect.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
C^J^^^^^^ytD-
Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
A-158350
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment I
Page 300 of 476
*a P LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
Mr. Joseph HambrickSuperintendentIndependent School District Carthage ISD1 Bulldog DrCarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Hambrick:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, December1 and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be Informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
It,C9:91t
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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BURNS MS DONNELL
October 27, 2015
Mr. Keith BolesSuperintendentIndependent School DistrictP.O. Box 728Henderson, TX 75653
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Boles:
Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Bums & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Bums & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, current/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas Cty, MO 64i14
O 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd corn
A-161353
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment I
Page 303 of 476
BURNS &MSDONNELL
Mr. Keith BolesIndependent School DistrictOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Bums & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30`h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: ht32://www.ruLkpanolatransmissionnroiect.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
C^Ny,X^pzt.-Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
A-162354
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment I
Page 304 of 476
*aP LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
Mr. Keith BolesSuperintendentIndependent School District Henderson ISDP.O. Box 728Henderson, TX 75653
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Boles:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, December1 and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
14C;51-t
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
A-163355
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BURNS Mc- D0NNELL
October 27, 2015
Mr. Scott TynerSuperintendentIndependent School District138 College StreetTenaha, TX 75974
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Tyner:
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Page 306 of 476
Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Burns & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Bums & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, current/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas Qty, MO 64114
0 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd com
A-165357
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
Page 307 of 476
BURNS Mc- DONNELL
Mr. Scott TynerIndependent School DistrictOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Bums & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30`h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: htip://www.rusk2anolatransmissioni)roiect.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
A-166358
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
Page 308 of 476
'9P"LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
Mr. Scott TynerSuperintendentIndependent School District Tenaha ISD138 College StreetTenaha, TX 75974
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Tyner:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell do Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
Ir2 LCX-%
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
A-167359
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
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BURNS MCMONN ELL
October 27, 2015
Mr. Phil WorshamSuperintendentIndependent School District11109 Hwy 84 EastJoaquin, TX 75954
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Worsham:
Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Burns & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Burns & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, current/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 64114
O 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd corn
A-169361
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
Page 311 of 476
BURNSS MCMDONNELL
Mr. Phil WorshamIndependent School DistrictOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Bums & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 301h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: hLtR://www.ruskDanolatransmissionpro-iect.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
oN^Az-t3--Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
A-170362
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
Page 312 of 476
'9P\LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
Mr. Phil WorshamSuperintendentIndependent School District Joaquin ISD11109 Hwy 84 EastJoaquin, TX 75954
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Worsham:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
14(C)C91s:
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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BURNS X MGDONNELL
October 27, 2015
Mr. Charles ThomasPresidentCarthage Economic Development Corporation218 Jim Reeves DriveCarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Burns & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Burns & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, current/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 64114
0 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd com
A-173365
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BURNSMSDONNELL
Mr. Charles ThomasCarthage Economic Development CorporationOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Burns & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30'h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: http://www.ruskDanolatransmissioni2roject.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
^^^_Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
A-174366
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
Page 316 of 476
*9P\LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
Mr. Charles ThomasPresidentCarthage Economic Development Corporation218 Jim Reeves DriveCarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
164C:ct;
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
A-175367
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BURNS X MCDONNELL
October 27, 2015
Mr. William AshbyChairCounty Historical CommissionP.O. Box 1773Henderson, TX 75653
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Ashby:
Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Burns & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Bums & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, cunent/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 641114
0 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd com
A-177369
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BURNSS MCD4NNELL
Mr. William AshbyCounty Historical CommissionOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Burns & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30'h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: httR://www.ruski)anolatransmissionproiect.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
A-178370
PUC Docket No. 45624Attachment 1
Page 320 of 476
9P\LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
Mr. William AshbyChairCounty Historical Commission Rusk County Historical CommissionP.O. Box 1773Henderson, TX 75653
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Ashby:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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BURNS MSDONNELL
October 27, 2015
Ms. Elizabeth HedgesChairCounty Historical Commission809 Beverly DriveCarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Ms. Hedges:
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Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Burns & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Burns & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, current/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 64114
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Ms. Elizabeth HedgesCounty Historical CommissionOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Bums & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30'" toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: http://www.ruskDanolatransmissionDroiect.com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
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November 9, 2015
Ms. Elizabeth HedgesChairCounty Historical Commission Panola County Historical Commission809 Beverly DriveCarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Ms. Hedges:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, December1 and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
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Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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November 9, 2015
Mr. David ClevelandExecutive DirectorEast Texas Council of Governments3800 Stone RoadKilgore, TX 75662
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Cleveland:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
IC21C)c9t'
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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November 9, 2015
The Honorable Lee Ann JonesCounty JudgePanola County110 S Sycamore, Room 216-ACarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable Jones:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
14
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Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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From: Ortiz,loabSent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:51 PMTo: Wise, Kristi; 'Adam Renz'; Werth, Dusty; Conf Room, 93-207;
'[email protected]'; [email protected]; Beth O'Brien;David Parquet; Randle-Biehler, Kasey; Pelloso, Andrew J; 'Adam Cernea Clark'; Ortiz,Joab; Deffenbaugh, Chris; McCall, Christopher; Campbell Darren E; Blake Rasm, ussen;james.dermody@ patternenergy.com'
Subject: FW: Rusk - Panola Transmission Line
Follow Up Flag: Follow upFlag Status: Flagged
Categories: SDMS
I have a meeting with the commissioners on Tuesday November 17th at 9 a. m.
Joab OrtizBurns & McDonnell0:816-349-6766M: 913-706-3102
-----Original Message-----From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:43 PMTo: Ortiz, Joab <[email protected]>Subject: Rusk - Panola Transmission Line
Joab:
I have met wit both Commissioner, Precinct #1, Ronnie LaGrone and Commissioner, Precinct #4, Dale LaGrone. Theseare the Commissioners of the lands that you are planning on routing through.
We have the following observations:
1. Private Conservation Lands are marked and we feel you should resect those lands;
2. Pulaski was the original seat for Panola County and there is historical markers around the Sabine River area whichwould not need to be interrupted;
3. You will have to contend with crossing several Farm-to-Market Roads; those being #10, #31, #59, #699, #999, and#2517.
We do not have any further observations.
I will relinquish my attendance at the next meeting so that you may meet with the Commissioners who will in turnreport back to me or the Court if needed.
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Page 331 of 476Commissioner Ronnie LaGrone's contact information is as follows:
110 S. Sycamore, Room 216-ACarthage, Texas 75633Phone: (903) 693-0385Fax: (903) 693-2726Cell: (903) 692-2487e-mail: [email protected]
Commissioner Dale LaGrone's contact information is as follows:
110 S. Sycamore, Room 216-ACarthage, Texas 75633Phone: (903) 693-0385Fax: (903) 693-2726Cell: (903) 692-2399e-mail: [email protected]
The Commissioners would like to meet Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the same conference roomwe met in before adjacent to my office on the 2nd floor.
Thank you,
Lee Ann Jones
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November 9, 2015
The Honorable Ronnie LaGroneCounty CommissionerPanola County Precinct 1110 S Sycamore, Room 216-ACarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable LaGrone:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, December1 and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
Ir2 (9:%̂
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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November 9, 2015
The Honorable John GradbergCounty CommissionerPanola County Precinct 2110 S Sycamore, Room 102-ACarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable Gradberg:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
14C05s
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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November 9, 2015
The Honorable Frank Langley, Jr.County CommissionerPanola County Precinct 3110 S Sycamore, Room 102-ACarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable Langley, Jr.:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
14(():91s:
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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November 9, 2015
The Honorable Dale LaGroneCounty CommissionerPanola County Precinct 4110 S Sycamore, Room 216-ACarthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable LaGrone:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
Cc^
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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October 27, 2015
Kim Goodwin 110 S Sycamore, Room 201Ms.County Road and Bridge DepartmentCarthageTX, 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Kim 110 S Sycamore, Room 201:
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Garland Power and Light and Rusk Interconnection LLC (Rusk) are developing the Rusk to PanolaTransmission Project (Project) in order to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT) transmission grid to the Southern Cross electric transmission line that is planned toconnect ERCOT and the southeastern United States. We are requesting your input on the Project,which will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of a Certificate ofConvenience and Necessity (CCN). The Project will begin at a new switching station in RuskCounty and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new switchyard adjacent to a newconverter station, both to be located at the border of Texas and Louisiana (see enclosed map of theProject study area). Rusk and Garland have retained Burns & McDonnell to assist in thealternative route development and route selection for the Project.
Enclosed with this letter is a map depicting the study area for the Project. Burns & McDonnell isrequesting your assistance inventorying the human and natural resources in the Project area toidentify any routing constraints or opportunities within the area that should be considered as part ofthe Project. The new transmission line in the Project, and the subject of the CCN application, will bedouble circuit, 345-kV AC. Routing constraints include those areas or resources which may not becompatible with transmission line construction, such as airports, protected species habitat, or denseresidential areas. Route opportunities include such things as previously disturbed areas, industrialcorridors, and existing utility rights-of-way. Your input will assist the project team in developingpreliminary alternative routes that take advantage of opportunities while minimizing potentialenvironmental and land use impacts, including the following:
• Land use (current or proposed land development projects, park/recreation areas, etc.)• Aesthetics• Water quality and wetlands• Soils and geology• Wildlife, vegetation, and fisheries (including threatened and endangered species)• Socioeconomics (population, employment, growth, current/future development)• Cultural resources (historic and archaeological)• Transportation and roads (airport and roadway expansions, construction, operations, and
maintenance)
9400 Ward Parkway \ Kansas City, MO 64114
0 816-333-9400 \ F 816-333-3690 \ burnsmcd.com
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Kim Goodwin 110 S Sycamore, Room 201County Road and Bridge DepartmentOctober 27, 2015Page 2
In addition to the above requested items, we are also requesting information regarding any permits orany type of approval for construction of the Project within your jurisdiction.
Your input is important. The information we collect will be used to help Bums & McDonnelldevelop alternative routes that are compatible with existing and planned land uses as wellenvironmentally compatible. We request that responses be submitted by Monday, November 30`h toallow us time to incorporate the information into the study and CCN application. Additional Projectinformation can be found at the following website: httn://www.ruskpanolatransmissionproiect com/
We appreciate your assistance. If you have any questions or require additional information pleasecontact me at (816) 822-3446 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
oN^^^^Dusty WerthSenior Environmental Scientist
DEW
Enclosure: Study Area Map
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November 9, 2015
Ms. Kim GoodwinCoordinatorPanola County County Road and Bridge Department110 S Sycamore, Room 201Carthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Ms. Goodwin:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
14^Oc5i^^
Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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November 9, 2015
Mr. Bobbie DavisCounty ClerkPanola County110 S Sycamore, Room 201Carthage, TX 75633
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear Mr. Davis:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
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Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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Aa P1LGARLAND POWER & LIGHT
November 9, 2015
The Honorable Joel HaleCounty JudgeRusk County115 N Main St, Suite 104Henderson, TX 75652
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable Hale:
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
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Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
A-205397
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November 9, 2015
The Honorable Bill HaleCounty CommissionerRusk County Precinct 1115 N Main St, Suite 500AHenderson, TX 75652
Re: Rusk - Panola Transmission Project
Dear The Honorable Hale
Garland Power & Light (GP&L), in partnership with Rusk Interconnection LLC, is developing theRusk - Panola Transmission Project (Project) to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council ofTexas transmission grid to the Southern Cross Transmission Project, which will in turn connectto the southeastern United States. The Project will be a double circuit, 345-kV alternatingcurrent transmission line that will begin at a new Oncor Electric Delivery Company switchingstation in Rusk County and extend eastward for approximately 40 miles to a new GP&Lswitching station in Panola County, adjacent to a new Southern Cross converter station, both tobe located near the Texas/Louisiana state line (see enclosed map of the Project study area).
Because you are a representative of your community, we want to make you aware of upcomingpublic outreach to engage and inform residents regarding the transmission line routing processand our subsequent application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of acertificate of convenience and necessity. We will be holding two public open houses to introducethe Project, present potential routing options, and solicit feedback from landowners and anyoneinterested in the Project. The open houses will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, DecemberI and 2, 2015, at the Carthage Civic Center, 1702 South Adams, Carthage, Texas 75633.The open houses will be informal, and the public is welcome to attend any time from 4 to7 p.m. Landowners within 500 feet of any of the proposed route options will be mailed aninvitation to the open house and a map of the route alternatives. As a leader in the community,we also invite you to attend the open houses. Your insight, including identification of any routingconstraints or opportunities that should be considered, is vital to the Project routing process. Amap of the proposed route alternatives will be available on the Project website(www.RuskPanolaTransmissionProject.com) starting November 16, 2015.
Your input is important, and we look forward to speaking with you. If you have any questions orrequire additional information prior to the open houses, please call 888-781-3350 or [email protected]. You may also send information by mail addressedto: Burns & McDonnell c/o Joab Ortiz, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Sincerely,
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Joab OrtizOn Behalf of Garland Power & LightEnclosure
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