Michigan Compiled Laws 295-2008-4. Part 4. Wind Energy Resource Zone (460.1141...460.1161)

• Section 460.1141 Definitions.
  As used in this part: (a) "Construction" means any substantial action constituting placement or erection of the foundations or structures supporting a transmission line....
• Section 460.1143 Wind Energy Resource Zone Board; Membership.
  Within 60 days after the effective date of this act, the commission shall create the wind energy resource zone board. The board shall consist...
• Section 460.1145 Wind Energy Resource Zone Board; Powers, Duties, And Decision-making Authority; Report.
  (1) The wind energy resource zone board shall exercise its powers, duties, and decision-making authority under this part independently of the commission. (2) The...
• Section 460.1147 Wind Energy Resource Zone; Designation; Creation; Preparation Of Order; Report.
  (1) Based on the board's findings as reported under section 145, the commission shall, through a final order, designate the area of this state...
• Section 460.1149 Electric Utility, Affiliated Transmission Company, Or Independent Transmission Company; Expedited Siting Certificate; Application; Approvals.
  (1) To facilitate the transmission of electricity generated by wind energy conversion systems located in wind energy resource zones, the commission may issue an...
• Section 460.1151 Expedited Siting Certificate; Application; Contents.
  An application for an expedited siting certificate shall contain all of the following: (a) Evidence that the proposed transmission line received any required approvals...
• Section 460.1153 Notice; Conduct Of Proceeding; Determination By Commission That Requirements Are Met; Precedence; Certificate As Conclusive And Binding; Time Period For Granting Or Denying Certificate.
  (1) Upon applying for a certificate, an electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall give public notice in the manner and...
• Section 460.1155 Annual Report.
  The commission shall make an annual report, summarizing the impact of establishing wind energy resource zones, expedited transmission line siting applications, estimates for future...
• Section 460.1157 Construction Of Transmission Line Not Prohibited.
  This part does not prohibit an electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company from constructing a transmission line without obtaining an expedited...
• Section 460.1159 Commission Order Subject To Review; Administration Of Part.
  (1) A commission order relating to any matter provided for under this part is subject to review as provided in section 26 of 1909...
• Section 460.1161 Eminent Domain Not Conferred.
  This part does not confer the power of eminent domain. History: 2008, Act 295, Imd. Eff. Oct. 6, 2008 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1...

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