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SF 3080

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/05/2010 11:56am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to energy; modifying programs for reducing emissions at electric
generating plants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 216B.1692,
subdivision 8; 216B.685, subdivision 4.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.1692, subdivision 8, is amended to
read:


Subd. 8.

Sunset.

This section is effective until December 31, deleted text begin 2013deleted text end new text begin 2015new text end , and
applies to plans, projects, and riders approved before that date and modifications made to
them after that date.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.685, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Equipment replacement; deadline extensions.

(a) Unless the utility
proposes to do so, the commission may not require the replacement of existing pollution
control equipment at a targeted or supplemental unit as a condition for approving a plan
pursuant to this section or section 216B.6851.

(b) The commission may allow a utility up to two extensions of any deadline
established under sections 216B.68 to 216B.688 or commission order under those
sections, if the utility demonstrates the unavailability of necessary equipment or other
extraordinary circumstances. An extension under this paragraph may last no longer than
12 months. The commission may not extend a deadline for final installation of pollution
control equipment for longer than 12 months.

new text begin (c) In addition to extensions authorized in paragraph (b), the commission may
allow a utility an extension of any deadline established under section 216B.6851 for a
period of time the commission finds is necessary to enable a utility to coordinate in the
most cost-effective manner the installation of pollution control equipment required by
section 216B.6851 and other federal and state laws, including future laws the commission
determines would be prudent to anticipate. The commission must consider the increase
in emissions that would occur because of an extension in its consideration of whether to
grant an extension.
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