Senate Bill 1491 Printer's Number 2031

PENNSYLVANIA, October 13 - siting and construction of electric transmission lines) or a

letter of notification in lieu of application filed with the

commission under 52 Pa. Code Ch. 57 (relating to electric

service), the commission shall consider whether the applicant

meets its obligations under paragraph (1) to the greatest

extent feasible and consistent with economic and engineering

considerations, reliability of the electric system,

protection of the environment and the rights of private

property owners.

(b) Permit.--An electric distribution company or developer

may apply for a permit from the department to construct, place

or maintain a high-voltage transmission line within a State-

owned public right-of-way or along any State-owned highway,

federally aided State highway, controlled access highway,

interstate highway or roadway.

application under subsection (b) if the application meets the

requirements of this section unless the department denies the

application under subsection (d).

(d) Denial.--The department may deny a permit application if

the department determines that the denial is necessary to

protect public safety or ensure the proper functioning of the

highway.

(e) Reasons for denial.--If the department denies an

application, the department shall provide the reasons for the

denial to the electric distribution company or developer and

post the reasons on the department's publicly accessible

Internet website . Within 90 days of the denial, the department

shall submit the reasons for the denial to all of the following

for review:

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