Section R. 792.10447 - Public utilities; new constructionRule 447.
(1) An entity listed in this subrule shall file an application with the commission for the necessary authority to do any of the following: (a) A gas or electric utility within the meaning of the provisions of 1929 PA 69, MCL 460.501 to 460.506, that wants to construct a plant, equipment, property, or facility for furnishing public utility service for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is required by statute.(b) A natural gas pipeline company within the meaning of the provisions of 1929 PA 9, MCL 483.101 to 483.120, that wants to construct a plant, equipment, property, or facility for furnishing public utility service for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is required by statute.(c) A corporation, association, or person conducting oil pipeline operations within the meaning of 1929 PA 16, MCL 483.1 to 483.11, that wants to construct facilities to transport crude oil or petroleum or any crude oil or petroleum products as a common carrier for which approval is required by statute.(2) The application required in subrule (1) of this rule must set forth, or by attached exhibits show, all of the following information: (a) The name and address of the applicant.(b) The city, village, or township affected.(c) The nature of the utility service to be furnished.(d) The municipality from which the appropriate franchise or consent has been obtained, if required, together with a true copy of the franchise or consent.(e) A full description of the proposed new construction or extension, including the manner in which it will be constructed.(f) The names of all utilities rendering the same type of service with which the proposed new construction or extension is likely to compete.(g) An environmental impact assessment, or environmental impact statement if appropriate, that addresses the environmental effects of the construction or extension.(h) Information demonstrating that the proposed construction shall comply with all applicable safety and technical standards.(3) A utility that is classified as a respondent pursuant to R 792.10402 may participate as a party to the application proceeding without filing a petition to intervene. It may file an answer or other response to the application.Mich. Admin. Code R. 792.10447
2015 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 9/29/2023