SB 279
Electric transmission; requiring transmission developer to submit certain application for certificate of authority prior to transmission development. Emergency.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen Oklahoma’s oversight of new electric transmission lines. It requires developers to submit a specific application for a certificate of authority *before* beginning construction of transmission lines. This application would need to include certain information to help the state evaluate the project’s potential impacts. The bill is being enacted as an emergency measure to address immediate concerns regarding transmission development.
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