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Arkansas Public Service Commission Docket Summary Cover Sheet

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STYLE OF DOCKET: (Style may be changed by Secretary of Commission) Docket Number: IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE CERTAIN TRANSMISSION FACILITIES IN MONROE AND LEE COUNTIES

17-075-U

DOCKET DESIGNATOR: U A R P RELATED DOCKETS: SD NONE

Nature of Action: (See second sheet)

PETITIONER/INITIATING PARTY* ATTORNEYS' NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, FAX AND E-MAIL Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation PO Box 194208 Little Rock, AR 72219-4208 1 Cooperative Way Little Rock, AR 72209

John T. ElkinsAssociate General CounselP.O. Box 194208Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208Phone: 501.570.2146 | Fax: 501.570.2152Email: [email protected]

*If the initiating party is not a jurisdictional utility in Arkansas, please provide mailing address, phone, fax and e-mail for the company

Pursuant to Rule 3.04 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, please provide name, address, phone, fax, e-mail of at least one, but not more than two names to appear on the Service List for this docket

John T. ElkinsAssociate General CounselArkansas Electric Cooperative CorporationP.O. Box 194208Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208Phone: 501.570.2146 | Fax: 501.570.2152Email: [email protected]

Jenni er L. LoiacanoSta AttorneArkansas Electric Cooperative CorporationP.O. Box 194208Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208Phone: 501.570.2187Email: Jenni [email protected]

Write a brief statement, limited to the space provided herein describing the case that you are filing. Please provide enough information to assure that the nature of your docket is clear.

This is an Application for approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to construct, own and operate certain transmission facilities in Monroe an Lee Counties.

Form completed by: John T. Elkins Date: 12.19.17

Representing: Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation

APSC FILED Time: 12/19/2017 10:30:50 AM: Recvd 12/19/2017 10:21:58 AM: Docket 17-075-U-Doc. 1

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BEFORE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE CERTAIN TRANSMISSION FACILITIES IN MONROE AND LEE COUNTIES

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DOCKET NO. 17-075-U

APPLICATION

COMES NOW Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), and for its

Application (Application) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to

construct, own and operate certain transmission facilities in Monroe and Lee Counties,

Arkansas, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §§ 23-3-201 through 206, and Rules 6.01 and 6.07

of the Arkansas Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules of Practice and

Procedure (RPP), states:

1. AECC is an electric cooperative corporation organized and existing under

the Electric Cooperative Corporation Act, codified at Ark. Code Ann. §§ 23-18-301 to 331,

with its principal place of business located at 1 Cooperative Way, Little Rock, Arkansas

72209.

2. Pursuant to RPPs 3.05 and 3.09(d), AECC states that a certified copy of its

Articles of Incorporation is currently on file with the Commission and is incorporated

herein by reference.

3. In accordance with RPP 3.04(a), AECC respectfully requests that the

following persons be included on the Official Service List for this Docket:


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John T. Elkins Associate General Counsel Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation P.O. Box 194208 Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208 Phone: 501.570.2146 | Fax: 501.570.2152 Email: [email protected] Jennifer L. Loiacano Staff Attorney Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation P.O. Box 194208 Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208 Phone: 501.570.2187 Email: [email protected]

4. This Application requests a Commission Order by June 1, 2018 approving a

CNN to construct, own, and operate a new 23-mile 69 kV transmission line (Transmission

Line) in Monroe and Lee Counties, Arkansas to serve AECC’s member, Woodruff Electric

Cooperative Corporation (WECC).

5. In compliance with RPP 6.07(a)(1), AECC states that the proposed

Transmission Line is required by the public convenience and necessity to improve

reliability of service to WECC and its members in order to better serve its expanding loads

in Monroe and Lee Counties. As explained more fully in the Direct Testimony of Forest

Kessinger, AECC’s Director – Transmission Coordination and Planning, the proposed

Transmission Line will connect AECC’s Holly Grove substation to AECC’s Monroe

substation, and will complete a transmission loop extending from AECC’s Keevil, to Holly

Grove, to Monroe substations. If approved, the proposed Transmission Line will provide

WECC with enhanced reliability for those retail consumers served out of the Holly Grove

and Monroe substations. The proposed Transmission Line will also offer other benefits

which are discussed further in Mr. Kessinger’s Testimony.

6. In compliance with RPP 6.07(a)(2) and (3), AECC states:


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a. The proposed Transmission Line will be located as depicted in

Exhibits AECC-1, AECC-2, and AECC-3 to this Application.

b. As explained more fully in the Direct Testimony of Curtis Q. Warner,

AECC’s Director – Compliance and Support Department, the proposed Transmission

Line will have a desired in-service date of March 1, 2020, and will be built according to

the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code using a three-phase, shielded,

single-circuit, 69 kV transmission line, of single-pole construction (see Application

Exhibit AECC-5 to this Application). The right-of-way for the proposed Transmission

Line will be 100 feet in width and will traverse mostly agricultural lands. If the proposed

Transmission Line is constructed along the proposed route, there will be no significant

impact on aesthetic pleasure, health, safety, the environment, or any existing or planned

property uses.

7. In compliance with RPP 6.07(a)(4) and (5), AECC states that the estimated

cost of the Project is $15,000,000. AECC will pay for the construction using cash out of

general funds.

8. In compliance with RPP 6.07(6), landowner notice was sent on November

21, 2017 in accordance with RPP 6.03(a).

9. Pursuant to RPP 3.09(g), AECC’s Application and the statements made

herein are supported by the Direct Testimony of Forest Kessinger and Curtis Q. Warner,

filed simultaneously herein and incorporated into this Application as if set forth word for

word.

10. The Exhibits to this CCN Application are as follows:

a. Application Exhibit AECC-1: A map showing the location of the

proposed Transmission Line, area features, and land section


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references. This exhibit also includes a reference to the locations of

any nearby airports.

b. Application Exhibit AECC-2: An aerial photograph showing the

Transmission Line and area land features.

c. Application Exhibit AECC-3: A map showing the area’s

electrical network and electric service allocation territories.

d. Application Exhibit AECC-4: A listing, by parcel and table, of

landowners who own property along the route for the proposed

Transmission Line.

e. Application Exhibit AECC-5: An example copy of the landowner

notice sent on November 21, 2017 to the landowners identified in

Application Exhibit AECC-4.

11. On December 13, 2017, AECC provided a courtesy copy of this filing to the

General Staff of the Arkansas Public Service Commission. By agreement, AECC and the

General Staff are requesting the following procedural schedule:

Staff and Intervenor Direct: Thursday, February 15, 2018 Company Rebuttal: Thursday, March 1, 2018

Staff/Intervenor Surrebuttal: Thursday, March 15, 2018

Company Sur-surrebuttal: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Hearing: Thursday April 5, 2018 WHEREFORE, AECC respectfully submits its CCN Application as set out herein,

and prays for any and all relief to which it may be entitled.

Respectfully submitted,


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John T. Elkins, Ark. Bar No. 2006158 Associate General Counsel

(501) 570-2146 | [email protected] Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation P.O. Box 194208 Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208 And

Jennifer L. Loiacano Staff Attorney (501) 570-2187 | [email protected]


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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, John T. Elkins, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing was filed on December 19, 2017, via the Commission’s Electronic Filing Service and automatically served upon all Parties of Record by the Secretary of the Commission in accordance with RPP Rule 3.07(c)(1).

John T. Elkins 501.570.2146 | [email protected]




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DOCKET NO. 17-075 -U

APPLICATION EXHIBIT AECC-1

LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA

ON BEHALF OF

ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION

December 19, 2017

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APPLICATION EXHIBIT AECC-1 LOCATION MAP

HOLLY GROVE TO MONROE 69 kV TRANSMISSION LINE

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Issued As Of: 12/18/2017

Holly Grove to Monroe 69 kV Transmission Line Project APSC Docket 17-075

Tract # Parcel ID # Landowner

1, 1A, 2, 3

0001-05329-0000001-05216-0000001-05216-0000001-05220-000

O W McCastlain Living Trust c/o Laura McCastlain 3303 Montrose Dr.

Little Rock, AR 72212

3A 0001-05327-000

Donald R. Dearing Revocable Trust 195 Lynlee Dr.

Holly Grove, AR 72069

3B 0001-05322-001

Charles & Barbara Howell445 Newcut Rd.


3D 0001-05322-000

Betty Gerlach3805 Neely Ln.

Jonesboro, AR 72404

40001-05227-002

Wilfred McGahee PO Box 293


3C, 4A, 5

0001-05323-0000001-05311-000 0001-05228-002

Mary W. Harrod Rev Trust 114 Markwood Circle

Lonoke, AR 72086

6 0001-05228-000

Willie Brown 4532 N 39th St.

Omaha, NE 68111

7 0001-05231-000

Willie C. Piggeec/o Louise Sands

PO Box 175 Holly Grove, AR 72069

8 0001-05233-000

Richard & Susan Luebke 859 Upper Maddox Bay Rd.


8A, 10A0001-05310-0000001-05299-000

Mary E. Hughesc/o Aaron Grayson

PO Box 136Holly Grove, AR 72069

9 0001-05232-000

A.H.Huglresc/o Donald Banks

1712 Morningstar Trail Richardson, TX 75081

10 0001-05244-000

Annie Mae Strongc/o W. Mack

PO Box 254975 Sacramento, CA 95865

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11 0001-05243-000

Edward & Patsy Carter PO Box 503

Marvell, AR 72366

12 0001-05249-000

Wilkins Jones c/o Debra Phillips

2534 Mimosa Cove Germantown, TN 38138

12A, 18A, 18B, 29A

0001-05295-000 0001-05269-000 0001-05286-000 0001-04976-000

Calvin & Donna Chastain11007 Hwy 146


13 0001-05251-000

Razorback Land Company 257 Resort Rd.


13A 0001-05294-000

Sally Williams & Rev. John W. Williams2102 Mulberry St.Toledo, Oh 43608

14 0001-05250-000

Virginia Walker & Janice Hopper 7963 Hwy 17


15, 160001-05256-0000001-05257-000

Winghaven Farms LLC 257 Resort Rd.


15A, 16A, 17, 17A

0001-05289-0000001-05288-0000001-05287-0000001-05260-000

Ragtown Farms LLC 2500 Fairway

North Little Rock, AR 72116

18 0001-05258-000

Wavil A. Hill Revocable Trust c/o Nancy Jo Miller

4336 Hayes Circle Clarendon, AR 72029

19 0001-05252-000

Elizabeth Stone Trust PO Box 360


19A, 19B 0001-05266-000

Griffin Family LTD Partnership1305 Hwy 20

Helena, AR 72342

20 0001-05140-000

Benjamin Franklin Brown III 15 Country View Ln. Humbolt, TN 38343

20A 0001-05136-000

J. Wilder & Curley E. Wilder2704 Capital Ave.

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

20B 0001-05130-000

Four Oaks Farm Corp.120 Mohawk Dr.

Maumelle, AR 72113

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21, 22, 26, 27

0001-05139-0000001-05111-000

E Pluribus Land CO LLC 1801 Shadow Ln.


21A, 22A0001-05132-0000001-05128-000

P.E. Johnsons (III) Family Revocable Trust120 Mohawk Dr.

Maumelle, AR 72113

23 0001-05121-000

A B Walls (III) 339 College St.

Collierville, TN 38017

24 0001-05113-000

Ozella Chastain 11005 Hwy 146


25 0001-05112-000

James Sims JR Etal 8850 Luella

Chicago, IL 60617

28 0001-04985-001

The Nature Conservancy 601 N University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72205

24A, 24B, 27A, 29

0001-04983-0000001-05109-0000001-05126-000

Julian Johnson 12193 Hwy 146


30, 31, 31A

0001-04973-0000001-04966-0000001-04964-000

Aaron McDade Jr Etal 18118 Dolphin

Lake Homewood, IL 60430

32, 33, 33A, 34

0001-04032-0000001-03920-0000001-03916-0000001-03914-000

Optimum Gilbrech LLC 1920 N Main St. Suite 100

North Little Rock, AR 72114

34A 0001-03913-000

M. Edmund Hirsch Jr., Ellen Hirsch Bypass Trust

305 RooseveltMarvell, AR 72366

34B,35,35A,35B,36,38

0001-03905-0000001-03908-0000001-03906-0000001-03766-0000001-03770-0000001-03771-000

Caroline Lyle Trust & Frances Englund 10 Pebble Hill Rd.

Fairport, NY 14450

37, 39, 42

0001-03909-0000001-03774-0000001-03791-000

Mark Garrard Etal 1634 Hwy 1 South

Marianna, AR 72360

37A 0001-03770-001

William M. & Melanie DunavanPO Box 1091

Marvell, AR 72366

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39A, 39C0001-03891-0000001-03775-000

CoApp, LLC1814 Beumer St.

Stuttgart, AR 72160

39B 0001-03892-000

Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission

1100 North St.Little Rock, AR 72201

40 0001-03893-000

Dero's INC 549 Madison 1620

Huntsville, AR 72740

40A 0001-03864-000

Carrie Scaife & Ocie Loweryc/o Hollis Foster209 Park Grove

Clarendon, AR 72029

41 0001-03792-000

Kenneth Reiss & Kathleen Reiss Living Trust 3796 N Hwy 51

Perryville, MO 63775

43, 44, 45, 46

0001-03772-000001-03783-000

0001-03780-0000001-03734-000

Arkansas Childrens HospitalATTN: Dean Greer

#1 Childrens Way Mail Slot 663 Little Rock, AR 72202

44A 0001-03779-001

Taylor Daughters LLCc/o Janice Evans

119 South BroadwayCleveland, OK 74020

47 0001-03732-000

Casey Craig 89 Fountain View Ln. Durham, NC 27705

48 0001-0318-000

Jimme Gannon or Bobbie Gannon 17664 Hwy 366


49 0001-03737-000

The Mallard Roost c/o Joe Lester

201 S Jackson St.Taullahome, TN 37388

50, 520001-03736-0000001-03669-000

Pedo & Mabel LLC 16736 Hwy 366


51 0001-03661-000

Don & Regina Parks 19 Parks Ln.


53 0001-03663-001

Randy & Janice Everett PO Box 542


53A 0001-03663-000

Douglas & Debra BennettPO Box 173

Aubrey, AR 72311

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54 0001-00359-000

Charles R. Brown Estate, Wayne Beadles Sr.

7881 Hwy 49 Brinkley, AR 72021

55 0001-00358-000

Geisler Family LLC 541 Hwy 238

Brinkley, AR 72021

56, 57, 61

0001-00357-0000001-00285-0002610-00022-000

W W Bateman Farms c/o Sarah Beth Harris 3147 Holly Grove Rd.

Sardis, MS 38666

58 0001-00286-000

Patrick Fowler Etal 343 Lee 917

Moro, AR 72368

59 2610-00018-000

Michael & Shirley Fowler 343 Lee 917

Moro, AR 72368

60 2610-00017-000

Todd & Jennifer Norris 432 Harris St.

Clarrendon, AR 72029

62, 63, 65, 66

2610-00021-0002610-00019-0002610-00011-0002610-00010-000

Jerry R Harris or Alene Harris 13616 Hwy 39


64 2610-00012-000

Thomas Caldwellc/o Monica Lindley

4310 Hwy 86 Clarendon, AR 72029

67A 2610-00014-000

Willliam & Barbara Lanning PO Box 427

Brinkley, AR 72021

67B Lots 2-6

Keith Bennett 13617 Hwy 39


68 2610-00006-000

Floyd M. Grimes & Diane Grimes 13675 Hwy 39

Holly Grove,AR 72069

69 2610-00005-000

Keflo Bennett LLC 13617 Hwy 39


70, 712610-00007-0002610-00001-000

W.L. Graham c/o Joseph Graham

7203 Hwy 496 Holly Grove, AR 72069

72 2610-0004-000

GKB Trust, Keith Bennett 13617 Hwy 39


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73 2610-00002-000

Elvis & Norma Marquez 202 Sunset Dr.

Petal, MS 39465

74 0001-00280-001

John Gilbert Bonner 1637 Demo Rd.


75, 97C0001-00277-0002680-00035-002

Robert Melton & Catherine Clemons 1108 Minnow Farm Rd.

Brinkley, AR 72021

76, 76A, 77A, 79

0001-00259-000 0001-00255-0000001-00251-000 0001-00205-000

Melton-Meachams Farms LLC c/o Ellis Melton 574 Rocklift Rd.

Fayetteville, AR 72701

77, 78, 93, 99A

0001-00257-0010001-00191-0030001-00040-00001-02292-1MC

Dunn Fish Farms INC 1106 Minnow Farm Rd.

Brinkley, AR 72021

78A, 79A, 81, 87, 99B

0001-00195-0020001-00200-0000001-00193-00001-02292-2MC

Russell & Julie Bonner13730 Hwy 49

Brinkley, AR 72021

80 0001-00204-000

Russell Bonner 13730 Hwy 39

Brinkley, AR 72021

82 0001-00193-000

Russell & Ola Montgomery Etal c/o Ersula King

1550 Summit Point Snellville, GA 30078

83 0001-00190-000

Willie Jean Cobbs 34308 Hwy 17

Brinkley, AR 72021

84 0001-00192-000

Willie Jean Cobbs 1239 Hog Farm Rd.Brinkley AR 72021

85 0001-00140-000

James C. Cole c/o Linda Cole

11311 Mara Lynn Rd. #21 Little Rock, AR 72211

86 0001-00139-000

Mamie Turner c/o Arnold Turner PO Box 6641

Pine Bluff, AR 7161188 0001-00130-000 Town of Smale

89 0001-00137-000

Brown Family 2014 Trust PO BOX 2145

W Helena, AR 72390

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90 0001-00120-000

Kevin McKenzie Etal 28 Ponderosa

Lonoke, AR 72086

91 0001-00117-000

Williams Family Farm LLC 70 Ranch Rider Rd.


92 0001-00136-000

Ruth M. Williams c/o Vernie Williams 70 Ranch Rider Rd.


94, 950001-00037-0010001-00076-000

Charles W. Fowler 17500 Hwy 39

Brinkley, AR 72021

96 0001-00034-000

Church 38 Fowler Rd.

Brinkley, AR 72021

97, 97D0001-00031-0002680-00007-000

Waldrip Lands LLC W/LE Rosa Mae Eason

6378 Hwy 78 W Moro, AR 72368

97A 0001-00044-000

Tony Brown Jr. & Timothy BrownPO Box 2598

West Helena, AR 72390

97B 0001-00045-003

Dennis Ray Davenport18033 Hwy 39

Brinkley, AR 72021

98, 99F01-0229MC

01-02294MC

Evelyn Turner Harpole19783 Hwy 79 WMoro, AR 72368

98A, 99D01-02292MC01-02292MC

Wesley & Allan Harvey138 Lee 316

Marianna, AR 72360

99 01-02296MC

Luis Pineda & Martha B. Pineda c/o Joe & Martha Pineda

PO Box 726 Brinkley, AR 72021

99E 01-02292-3MC

Preston Hedden283 Lee 152

Moro, AR 72368

99G 01-02297-01MC

Betty Beadles 20263 Hwy 39

Brinkley, AR 72021

99H, 100, 100D

01-02297MC01-02298MC01-02301MC

Martha G & Martha A Pineda PO Box 726

Brinkley, A R72021

50



100A 01-02302MC

Joe & Martha PinedaPO Box 726

Brinkley, AR 72021

100B 01-02299MC

Monroe County Line ChurchATTN: Church Trustee

PO Box 221Moro, AR 72368

100C 01-02300MC

Clint & Ashley Cook19897 Hwy 79 WMoro, AR 72368

101 01-02290MC

Kirby MeachamPO Box 121

Clarendon, AR 72029

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LANDOWNER NOTICE

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December 19, 2017

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Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Reliable � Affordable � Responsible November 21, 2017

1 Cooperative Way P.O. Box 194208 Little Rock, Arkansas 72219-4208 (501) 570-2200

LANDOWNER NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (APSC)

FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT PROPOSED TRANSMISSION FACILITIES

Dear Landowner,

You are receiving this LANDOWNER NOTIFICATION because you own land in the vicinity of a proposed transmission line project for which Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) intends to seek a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to construct. AECC is the wholesale electricity service provider for Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation (WECC). AECC and WECC pride themselves on providing safe, reliable electric service at the lowest reasonable cost and the construction of this facility will assist in that mission.

If approved, the proposed project will involve the construction of a 23-mile 69 kV transmission line to improve the reliability of WECC’s members served out of the Holly Grove and Monroe substations. (The Holly Grove substation is on Highway 17 approximately 7.4 miles southeast of Holly Grove; the Monroe substation is on the north side of Monroe.) The transmission line will be of metal, single pole construction. It will connect the two substations and provide a dual electric feed to both for improved reliability. The project area is in the south and eastern portions of Monroe County and a small corner of Lee County. This new line will be used to serve the members of WECC in Monroe and Lee Counties. The main benefit of the project is that it will improve electric reliability; but, it will also provide for future growth and add capacity to the existing electric distribution system of WECC.

In order to build the proposed facilities, AECC must first file a CCN Application with the APSC and receive approval for the construction. In accordance with the APSC’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, AECC is hereby notifying you of its intention to file the CCN Application on or after November 27, 2017. The APSC docket number assigned to the filing is Docket No. 17-075-U. The CCN Application, once filed, will be available on the APSC’s website at http://www.arkansas.gov/psc using Docket Number 17-075-U. In addition, the Secretary of the Commission may be contacted as listed below for additional information regarding the filing, the intervention deadline and/or the hearing date, once set by the APSC:

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Michael Sappington Arkansas Public Service Commission Secretary of the Commission PO Box 400 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0400 501.682.5782 | [email protected]

Once the CCN Application and supporting materials are filed by AECC, the filings will be a matter of public record and can be accessed on the APSC’s website directly with the same web address and docket number listed above. If you would like to be emailed a courtesy copy of the electronic filing, once it is made, please feel free to contact me to request such a copy. In addition, please be advised that interventions or limited appearances regarding AECC’s CCN Application must be filed with the APSC within thirty (30) days of the date the CCN Application is filed, unless good cause is shown or unless otherwise ordered by the APSC.

I have enclosed a copy of a map and aerial photos for your information. They provide an overview of the area in which the facility will be constructed, as well as adjacent lands that could be affected by the transmission line’s construction, if approved. Photographs of a typical single pole structure are also included.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this letter or the proposed project, please feel free to contact me as listed below.

Sincerely,

Curtis Q. Warner AECC Director, Compliance and Support Department (501) 570-2462 | [email protected]

ENCLOSURES

CC: Steve Metcalf, Vice President, Power Production and Delivery John Elkins, Associate General Counsel Rusty Collyer, Land Manager

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Note to Commission:

The relevant, landowner portion of Application Exhibit AECC – 4 was also attached to each landowner notice. For efficiency purposes, Application

Exhibit AECC—4 is not recopied here.

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AECC Holly Grove to Monroe 69 kV Transmission Line Project

Photo of typical 69 kV “weathering steel” transmission pole Weathering steel is brown in color. Minimum clearance above cropland will be 24.7 feet.

Photo of typical weathering steel angle structure with guy wires

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Photo of 69 kV weathering steel pole line (right) compared to distribution pole line (left)

Distribution lines run from substations; they deliver electricity to the end consumers: homes, farms and small businesses. Typical distribution voltage is 13.2 kV (13,200 volts) Transmission lines run to and from substations and power plants. They supply electricity to an area.

Transmission line voltages range from 69 kV up to 750 kV. (69,000 volts to 750,000 volts)

The planned line is 69 KV which is on the lower end of the transmission line voltage range.

This photo shows a 69 kV transmission line with “distribution underbuild.”

Distribution lines typically run along roads.

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, John T. Elkins, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing was filed on December 19, 2017, via the Commission’s Electronic Filing Service and automatically served upon all Parties of Record by the Secretary of the Commission in accordance with RPP Rule 3.07(c)(1).

John T. Elkins 501.570.2146 | [email protected]

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