PW-SEV/BRG 500kV transmission projectThe Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for the Pinal West to Southeast Valley/Browning (PW-SEV/BRG) project. The ACC reached its decision on Aug. 16, 2005 after completing the decision process. The Commissioners approved a route that slightly differs from the route recommended by the Line Siting Committee, specifically in the Coolidge area. Request to expand 500kV power line corridor in Pinal Co.On April 4, 2008, SRP filed a motion to amend the decision of the ACC (2.1MB PDF) regarding the CEC that calls for expanding the permitted corridor width west of the Pinal South substation and requests expedited consideration.
ACC hearings ACC public comment meeting ACC formal hearing The ACC will also hold a formal hearing on SRP's request on May 30, 2008 beginning at 10 a.m. at the ACC offices located at 1200 West Washington Street, in downtown Phoenix. The public is also invited to attend this hearing. The Commissioners may vote on the matter at the conclusion of the formal hearing or may schedule a meeting for a later date to vote on SRP's request. Landowners/homeowners located near the affected area should receive two mailings providing details on the public comment meeting and the formal hearing:
Approved route map Approved CEC Maps of ACC approved corridor width for design
Project fact sheet Construction updatesIn accordance with the 500kV CEC condition #25, packets depicting the line route, depicting the poles and announcing the June energization of the Browning to Dinosaur segment were mailed to the developers and homebuilders within one mile of this portion of the line route the week of April 23, 2007. Additional information will be mailed as future line segments near completion. Copies of the materials mailed are available in PDF format below:
Construction schedule
Requests for reconsiderationSince the CEC was approved by the ACC, four requests for reconsideration were submitted. On Sept. 28, 2005 the ACC held a special open meeting for the purpose of considering the four Applications for Rehearing of Decision No. 68093. The Pulte Homes' Application for Rehearing/Reconsideration was the only application discussed at the meeting. The other applications were deemed denied due to lapse of time. View the requests:
Following discussion of the Pulte Application for Rehearing/Reconsideration, the Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the Pulte application and to consider the request for an expanded corridor width for the area from Node 81 south to the northern bank of the Gila River at a future ACC meeting to be determined. The Commissioners requested that Pulte and interested parties file a brief with the ACC clarifying their position on the Pulte request within 10 days. View the briefs filed in the Pulte request for reconsideration:
The ACC held a special open meeting Nov. 9, 2005 at which the Commission voted unanimously on the Pulte request for reconsideration of the CEC decision. The amended decision extends the 500kV transmission line corridor width to a half mile on the east side of the centerline of the Valley Farms/Cooper Road section line, but for only the area that is north of the state land to the Union Pacific Railroad. Pulte's original request was to expand the corridor width to include the state land as well as the land located south of the state land to the north side of the Gila River.
Project newsView the latest news about the project. Hearings conductedLine Siting Committee hearings 2004-05
On May 10, 2005, the siting committee recommended a CEC for the project.
Arizona Corporation Committee hearings
The ACC voted unanimously to confirm a CEC for the project on Aug. 16, 2005.
Route tours completedA tour of the Area A route was conducted on Jan. 20 (view a tour map - 211K PDF*). A tour of Area B was conducted March 2 (view a tour map - 1MB PDF*). A tour of Area C, Option 1 was conducted March 29 (view a tour map - 8.7 MB PDF*) Hearing transcriptsCopies of transcripts from the following CEC hearings can be viewed at the Casa Grande Public Library:
The library is located at 449 N. Dry Lake in Casa Grande.
CEC applicationOn Oct. 7, 2004, SRP submitted an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for the Pinal West to Southeast Valley/Browning (PW-SEV/BRG) project. You can view selected parts of the application online:
A complete copy of the application, including detailed maps of the proposed project, is on file with Docket Control Center of the Arizona Corporation Commission at: Arizona Corporation Commission Copies of the application are also available for inspection at the following locations:
Detailed project maps View the most recent maps of the PW-SEV/BRG project below in PDF* format. For closer detail, please use the magnifying glass icon centered at top of the map to zoom in.
Study area: The maps below show maps of the larger study area including both the PV-PW and PW-SEV/BRG projects.
Project backgroundFind out more about what the project entails, its origin and the public process, and information about electromagnetic fields (EMF). Contact usIf you have questions or comments about the project, please contact us. E-mail: Send questions to webmaster@azpower.org. Telephone: Call SRP Public Involvement at (602) 236-2872 or (800) 380-6123. Information request form: For questions about the project, complete our online request for information form.
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