ET10/MC-11-857

In the Matter of the Application by the Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency for a Minor Alteration to the Fergus Falls – Henning 230 kV Transmission Line in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Should the Commission authorize a minor alteration for the proposed transmission line reroute and rebuild? If so, what conditions, if any, should attach to the minor alteration? (PUC: Kaluzniak; DOC: Comments and Recommendations - Kirsch)

In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation and the City of Glencoe for a Certificate of Need for 115 kV transmission line upgrades to the Glencoe – Waconia 69 kV system in Carver and MacLeod Counties.

Should the Commission find that the Environmental Report on this project adequately addresses the Scoping Decision of the Director of the Division of Energy Resources?
Should the Commission grant a Certificate of Need for the proposed 115 kV transmission line and project upgrades? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Kaluzniak)

E002/TL-10-249

In the Matter of the Application for a HVTL Route Permit for the Glencoe-Waconia 115 kV Transmission Line Upgrade.

Should the Commission find that the Environmental Assessment and the record adequately address the issues identified in the Scoping Decision? Should the Commission issue a HVTL Route Permit identifying specific routes and permit conditions for the proposed Glencoe-Waconia HVTL project? (PUC: Kaluzniak; DOC: Comments and Recommendations / Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order / Proposed HVTL Permit - Storm)

In the Matter of the Route Permit Application for the North Rochester to Chester 161 kV Transmission Line Project in the Goodhue, Olmsted and Wabasha counties.

Should the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission accept the application as complete? If accepted, should the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission authorize the Department of Commerce to appoint a public advisor and an advisory task force? (PUC: Kaluzniak; DOC: Comments and Recommendations - Langan)

Petition For Approval of its 2011 Emissions Reduction Project Revenue Requirement and Tracker Balance Report. (PUC: Dasinger, Mackenzie; DOC: Comments - Lusti)

E015/M-11-626;
E015/RP-09-1088

In the Matter of the Petition by Minnesota Power for Approval of Investments and Expenditures in the Bison 3 Wind Project Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §216B.1645;
In the Matter of Minnesota Power's 2010-2024 Integrated Resource Plan.

Should the Commission approve Minnesota Power's investments and expenditures in the Bison 3 Wind Project under Minn. Stat. §216B. 1645'? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Mackenzie, Kaml)

In the Matter of the Application of Interstate Power and Light Company for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in Minnesota;
In the Matter of the Interstate Power and Light Company’s Petition for Approval of Eligibility for Investment in Whispering Willow-East, Renewable Energy Recovery Adjustment, and 2010 rate.

Should the Commission reconsider and/or clarify its August 12, 2011 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS, AND ORDER? (PUC: Briefing Papers / Revised Decision Alternatives - Gonzalez, Fittipaldi, Kaml)

The Commission has the authority to accept or decline a petition for reconsideration with or without a hearing or oral argument. (Minnesota Rules 7829.3000, Subpart 6) In other words, a decision on a petition for reconsideration can be made without taking oral comments at the Commission meeting. If you have questions about this particular docket, please contact Janet Gonzalez at 651-201-2231.

The following item will not be heard before 11:00 a.m.

In the Matter of a Petition by Embarq Minnesota, Inc. to extend its Alternative Form of Regulation (AFOR) Plan.

Should the Commission grant Embarq's petition to extend its AFOR Plan? (PUC: Briefing Papers - Brion)