Public utilities: electric utilities; new electronic transmission infrastructure; require to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 7 of 1995 PA 30 (MCL 460.567).

Summary

The bill requires any electric utility serving 50,000 or more residential customers, its affiliated transmission company, or an independent transmission company to apply to the state commission for a certificate before building a major transmission line. The application must include detailed route information, cost, benefits, health and safety impacts, and an evaluation of alternate routes, especially looking at using existing rights‑of‑way or collocating with current lines. This aims to ensure thorough review and limit new land disturbance.

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