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WestPenrr Power 800 Cabin Hill Drive AFirstEnewConpar^** Greensburg, PA 15601 John L. Munsch 724-838-6270 Attorney Fax: 234-678-2370 January 8, 2015 VIA FEDEX OVERNIGHT RECEIVED Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary .... Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission J A N ~ 8 ^xTTT 1 * K c eySt0n i e ^ Uiidin S PA PUBLIC UTILITV COMMISSION 400 North Street, Second Floor SECRETARY'S BUREAU Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 Re: Letter of Notification MarkWest - Imperial Branch 138 kV Transmission Line Project Docket No. Dear Secretary Chiavetta: Enclosed for filing are an original and one (1) additional copy of a Letter of Notification of West Penn Power Company requesting approval to construct the above- referenced electric transmission line project. This Letter of Notification is filed pursuant to the Commission's regulations at 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(l)(vi). Copies of this Letter of Notification have been served upon the parties as required by 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(3) and noted on the attached Certificate of Service. West Penn Power Company requests, to the extent possible, that the Commission review and approve the Letter of Notification on or before March 27, 2015, in order to prepare for construction to begin on or about May 1, 2015. Please date stamp the additional copy, identify the assigned docket number, and return it to me in the enclosed, postage-prepaid envelope. If you have questions pertaining to this matter do not hesitate to contact me at (724) 838-6210. Very truly yours, /yJohn L. Munsch v/ Attorney Enclosures cc: Paul Diskin -Bureau of Technical Utility Services (with enclosures) L-1730.21

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WestPenrr Power 800 Cabin Hill Drive

AFirstEnewConpar^** Greensburg, PA 15601

John L. Munsch 724-838-6270 Attorney Fax: 234-678-2370

January 8, 2015

VIA FEDEX OVERNIGHT R E C E I V E D

Rosemary Chiavetta, Secretary . . . . Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission J A N ~ 8

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Re: Letter of Notification MarkWest - Imperial Branch 138 kV Transmission Line Project Docket No.

Dear Secretary Chiavetta:

Enclosed for filing are an original and one (1) additional copy of a Letter of Notification of West Penn Power Company requesting approval to construct the above-referenced electric transmission line project. This Letter of Notification is filed pursuant to the Commission's regulations at 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(l)(vi). Copies of this Letter of Notification have been served upon the parties as required by 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(3) and noted on the attached Certificate of Service.

West Penn Power Company requests, to the extent possible, that the Commission review and approve the Letter of Notification on or before March 27, 2015, in order to prepare for construction to begin on or about May 1, 2015.

Please date stamp the additional copy, identify the assigned docket number, and return it to me in the enclosed, postage-prepaid envelope. If you have questions pertaining to this matter do not hesitate to contact me at (724) 838-6210.

Very truly yours,

/yJohn L. Munsch v/ Attorney

Enclosures

cc: Paul Diskin -Bureau of Technical Utility Services (with enclosures)

L-1730.21

RECEIVED JAN - 8 2015

BEFORE THE PA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY C O M M I S S I O S 6 0 ^ 7 7 ^ 5 BUREAU

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION FILING OF WEST PENN POWER COMPANY FOR THE MARKWEST - IMPERIAL BRANCH 138 KV TRANSMISSION LINE : Docket No. PROJECT IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION FILING THE MARKWEST - IMPERIAL BRANCH 138 KV

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

To The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission:

In this Letter of Notification West Penn Power Company ("West Penn"), a FirstEnergy

company, respectfiilly submits:

1. Pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(I)(vi) West Penn submits this Letter of

Notification ("LON") requesting that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

("Commission") approve the approximate 1.8 mile proposed MarkWest - Imperial Branch 138 kV

Transmission Line Project ("Project"). West Penn requests that the Commission approve this LON

on or before March 27, 2015, in order to facilitate the construction and installation of the Project

to meet the customer's required in-service date of August 1, 2015.

2. This Project is needed to provide 138 kV electric service to two adjacent natural

gas compressor stations proposed by MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. in Robinson Township,

Washington County, PA. West Penn retained the Louis Berger Group ("Louis Berger") to conduct

a Route Selection Study to identify a preferred route for a new 138 kV transmission line extending

from the existing North Fayette - Smith 138 kV Transmission Line. Based on the

results of the Route Selection Study, West Penn identified a route that is approximately 1.8 miles

long. The Project will consist of wooden monopoies. The structures will be capable of

accommodating two circuits, but only one circuit will be installed initially. West Penn has

acquired new right-of-way ("ROW") for the Project via new easements or option agreements that

can be exercised to acquire all easements of the Project. The ROW is generally 100 feet wide.

As part of this Project, three switch structures will be installed on the existing North Fayette

- Smith 138 kV Transmission Line. A portion of the existing North Fayette - Smith 138 kV

Transmission Line must be rebuilt to facilitate construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike

Commission ("PTC") Southern Beltway Project: Route 22 to 1-79 and associated relocation of

Beech Hollow Road by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT"). The

relocation (submitted to the Commission in a separate LON) will involve replacing existing

structures within West Penn's existing right-of-way ("ROW") so lhe structures are outside of the

PTC and PennDOT ROW.

Name and Address of Applicant:

3. The applicant, West Penn, is a transmission-owning entity that provides electric

service to retail customers in Pennsylvania and, as such, is subject to the Commission's

jurisdiction. The address of West Penn's principal business office is:

West Penn Power Company 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

Contents of Filing:

4. This Letter of Notification filing consists of the following:

• Letter of Notification

• Exhibits 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 • Affidavit

• Certificate of Service.

Exhibits:

5. Attached hereto as Exhibits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, and made part hereof, are:

• Exhibit 1, which shows the general location of the Project.

• Exhibit 2, which shows the Project on an aerial photography background.

• Exhibit 3, which shows the two Alternative Routes (A and B) evaluated in the

Route Selection Study.

• Exhibit 4, which shows the general Project layout.

• Exhibit 5, which shows the proposed typical single-circuit wood pole tangent

as Exhibit 5-1, double-circuit wood pole deadened as Exhibit 5-2, double-

circuit wood pole pull off as Exhibit 5-3, double-circuit wood pole long span

tangent as Exhibit 5-4, wood pole switch structure as Exhibit 5-5, wood pole

tap structure as Exhibit 5-6, and comer dead-end wood pole as Exhibit 5-7.

Attorney and Authorization for Service:

6. West Penn's attorney in this matter and the person authorized to receive notices and

communications on its behalf is:

John L. Munsch (Attorney I.D. No. 31489) West Penn Power Company 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 (724) 838-6210 imunschfrtjfirstenergvcorp.com

7. West Penn also requests that a copy of all notices and communications regarding

this matter be sent to:

David Parks Engineer FirstEnergy Service Company 901 Wilson Street Martinsburg, WV 25403

General Description of the Proposed Project:

8. In this LON filing, West Penn is proposing to tap the existing North Fayette - Smith

138 kV transmission line and construct a new single-circuit 138 kV transmission line

approximately 1.8 miles. The proposed new 138 kV transmission line will terminate at two new

substations that will be constructed, owned and operated by MarkWest. The installed structures

will be capable of supporting a second 138 kV transmission line. The Project is located entirely

within Robinson Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The route taps into the existing

North Fayette - Smith 138 kV Transmission Line within the existing ROW approximately 200

feet east of Robinson Highway. The route traverses southwest for approximately 0.3 miles and

then turns southeast and parallels to the east of the ROW acquired for the future PTC Southern

Beltway Project (U.S. Route 22 to 1-79) for approximately 0.7 miles. The route then turns

southwest, crossing the PTC ROW, and traverses approximately 0.5 miles to a point northwest of

the northernmost proposed MarkWest substation. The 138 kV line will be extended approximately

200 feet into this MarkWest substation. From this point, the route will continue south for

approximately 0.3 miles to the southernmost proposed MarkWest substation. The general Project

location is attached as Exhibit I . An aerial map of the proposed transmission line route is attached

as Exhibit 2. The location of gas lines are excluded from these figures, but can be provided to the

Commission upon request.

9. The proposed route for the transmission line ROW primarily traverses areas that

have previously been mined and are currently cleared of tall growing vegetation and used for

natural gas development. A small portion of the route traverses forested land. Therefore, minimal

vegetation clearing within the ROW is anticipated for this Project.

10. West Penn and its routing and permitting consultant, Louis Berger, conducted a

Route Selection Study to identify and evaluate potential routes for the Project. Using established

routing guidelines, the Routing Team identified constraints and opportunity features within the

Study Area that would minimize impacts to the natural and human environment and take advantage

of existing corridors to the extent feasible. The objective of the study was to identify routes that

minimize the overall impacts to the community and the environment, while taking into account

the engineering and construction needs of the Project. The potential route identification effort

resulted in a network of 14 potential links that could be considered to route the new line from the

North Fayette - Smith 138 kV Transmission Line to the proposed MarkWest substations.

Potential routes to the west were developed to avoid crossing the PTC ROW and associated

PennDOT Beach Hollow connector road while minimizing interference with ongoing mining

operations, residences along Midway Candor Road and Quicksilver Golf Course. Potential routes

in the central portion of the Study Area were developed to provide more direct routes to the

proposed substations while minimizing interference with Robinson Highway, the proposed PTC

extension, existing and proposed gas development, and the Montour Trail (a multi-use rail-trail

located in Washington and Allegheny counties). Potential routes to the east were developed to

parallel an existing natural gas line while minimizing interference with residences, the proposed

PTC extension, existing and proposed gas development and the Montour Trail. After the initial

potential routes were identified, members of the Routing Team conducted field investigations of

the routes in July 2014. These investigations involved the visual examination of the potential and

alternative routes from road crossings and other points of public access to identify residences,

outbuildings, commercial buildings, and other potentially sensitive receptors (e.g., cemeteries,

churches, and schools).

Based on further evaluation combined with the field investigations, the potential routes

parallel to the gas line in the eastern part of the Study Area were eliminated as a result of their

additional length, the anticipated number of angled structures required, and additional forest

clearing compared to other alternatives. Most of the remaining potential routes located east of

Robinson Highway were eliminated as a result of proposed natural gas development and proximity

to residences located along Robinson Highway. Potential routes located between Quicksilver Golf

Course and the PTC ROW were eliminated because the team subsequently learned that the

property owner is planning a residential development in this area. The remaining links were

retained for further consideration and assembled into alternative routes labeled A and B, as shown

in Exhibit 3.

Alternative route A is approximately 2.2 miles long and taps the existing North Fayette -

Smith 138 kV Transmission Line within the existing ROW approximately 700 feet east of Candor

Road. Alternative route A traverses in a southeasterly direction through former mining areas that

are presently cleared of vegetation with limited development, crosses the far western comer of

Quicksilver Golf Course, and continues south of the golf course and east through MarkWest-

owned property to connect to the proposed MarkWest substations. Alternative route B is

approximately 1.8 miles long and taps the existing North Fayette - Smith 138 kV Transmission

Line within the existing ROW approximately 200 feet east of Robinson Highway. The route

traverses southwest for a short distance and then turns southeast and parallels to the east of ROW

acquired for the future PTC Southern Beltway Project: Route 22 to 1-79. From here the route turns

southwest, crossing the PTC ROW, and tenninates at the proposed MarkWest substations. Based

on a quantitative and qualitative analysis of potential impacts to local communities, the

environment and cultural resources, the Routing Team identified alternative route B as the

preferred route.

The Routing Team believes that the cumulative social, environmental, and financial

impacts associated with constructing alternative route B will be less than alternative route A or

other potential routes considered. Alternative route B is a shorter, more direct route into the

proposed MarkWest substations compared to alternative route A. Further, alternative route B

would primarily traverse land owned by gas developers and approximately 40 percent of the route

would parallel the proposed PTC extension. Only five houses are located within 500 feet of

alternative B. These houses are located east of the Montour Trail, which is opposite the proposed

transmission line. From an environmental perspective, alternative B minimizes tree clearing.

While any route selected would result in changes to the existing view shed, alternative B parallels

the proposed PTC ROW, which minimizes changes to the view shed. Although the tap point is

located adjacent to the Montour Trail, alternative B avoids crossing the trail and the new tap

structure will be located within West Penn's existing ROW. Exhibits 1 and 2 show alternative B

crossing the western portion of Quicksilver Golf Course; however, the PTC intends to purchase

this portion of the golf course for construction of the Southern Beltway project. For these reasons,

alternative route B is the route proposed in this submittal.

11. The route will be constructed within a new ROW that is generally 100-feet-wide.

The ROW width will be greater than 100 feet where the route parallels the future turnpike. In this

area, the ROW will include 50 feet north of the transmission centerline and all of the property

between the transmission centerline and the edge of the PTC ROW to the south. The proposed

design will consist of wood poles designed to initially support one circuit with provisions to

support a second circuit. All poles will be directly embedded into the ground. New structures will

average 77 feet above ground with the tallest structure being 108 feet above ground. Structures

will consist of one-pole and two-pole structures. Three SCADA-controlled switches are part of

the design. One switch will be added to an existing structure on the main line. Another switch

will be added to a new structure on the main line. The third switch will be installed on a new

structure on the tap line.

12. Approximately 1.8 miles of new 100-foot-wide ROW (approximately 27.7 acres

total) will be acquired as part of this Project, requiring approximately 4.2 acres of tree clearing.

The route crosses eight parcels. West Penn has acquired agreements from all four property owners.

West Penn will acquire a license agreement to cross the PTC easement.

13. The proposed extra high voltage ("EHV") transmission line will consist of a single,

three-phase, alternating current transmission line designed, constructed, and operated at 138 kV.

The proposed circuit will consist of three-phase conductors which will be 1024.5 kcmil 24/13

Aluminum Conductor Aluminum Alloy Reinforced ("ACAR") cable and have an approximate

diameter of 1.165 inches. The shield wire will consist of a 7#8 Alumoweld with an approximate

diameter of 0.385 inches.

Statement of Need:

14. This Project is needed to provide 138 kV electric service to two adjacent natural

gas compressor stations proposed by MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. in Robinson Township,

Washington County, PA. West Penn will construct approximately 1.8 miles of 138 kV line to the

new customer-owned substations and install 138 kV metering equipment. Collectively, the

compressor stations consist of 12 - 5,000 HP motors and a final expected load of approximately

60 MVA. FirstEnergy and PJM Transmission Planning evaluated the load addition and identified

no Transmission Planning Criteria violations as a result of the new 60 MVA customer connection.

Safety Considerations:

15. Design, construction, and operation of the Project will meet or exceed the

requirements specified in the latest revision of the National Eleclric Safety Code ("NESC") and

all applicable safety standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

("OSHA"). All work shall be done in accordance with NESC, OSHA, and any applicable local,

state or federal requirements.

Construction Schedule:

16. The preferred construction commencement date of the Project is May 1,2015. The

proposed in-service date of the Project is August 1, 2015.

Estimated Construction Cost:

17. The total cost for the transmission facility work associated with the Project is

estimated to be approximately $3,800,000. The entire cost of the Project will be bome by

MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.

Filing Date:

18. This Letter of Notification Filing is being sent to the Commission on January 8,

2015, and West Penn respectfully requests that the Commission review and, by order, approve the

LON. As required by 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(4)(iv), West Penn states:

The Commission will review and, by order, approve or disapprove a letter of notification. If the Commission approves a letter of notification, the HV line shall be located and constructed without the application process set forth in this subchapter. If the Commission does not approve the letter of notification, its order shall direct the.applicant to comply with the application process set forth in this subchapter.

Certificate of Service:

19. A copy of this Letter of Notification filing will be served by certified mail upon

those who are entitled to receive a copy of an application or notice of filing an application as set

forth in 52 Pa. Code §57.74, in accordance with the provisions of 52 Pa. Code §57.72 (d)(3), and

as shown on the attached Certificate of Service.

Conclusion:

20. Based on (he foregoing, West Penn Power Company respectfully requests that

the Commission review and approve this Letter of Notification.

Respectfully submitted,

Date: January 8, 2015 By: ^ y / ~ J . I ' / A ^ „ , / -Johri'lZ. Munsch Attoi-ney I.D. No. 31489 WEST PENN POWER COMPANY 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 (724) 838-6210 [email protected]

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BEFORE THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION FILING OF WEST PENN POWER COMPANY FOR THE MARKWEST - IMPERIAL BRANCH 138 KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Docket No.

VERIFICATION

David Parks states that he is the Engineer, for FirstEnergy Service Company; that he is authorized to make this Verification on behalf of West Penn Power Company; and that the facts set forth in the Letter of Notification are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, infonnation and belief. He understands that the statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).

Date: January 2015 David Park

RECEIVED JAN - 8 2015

PA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION SECRETARY'S BUREAU

BEFORE THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION FILING OF WEST PENN POWER COMPANY FOR THE MARKWEST - IMPERIAL BRANCH 138 KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Docket No.

I hereby certify that on this date, the parties listed below were served by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the above-captioned Letter of Notification pursuant to 52 Pa. Code §57.72(d)(3), and as set forth in 52 Pa. Code §57.74(b) and (c).

Service by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

§57,74(b)(l) - The chief executive officer, the governing body and the body charged with the duty of planning land use in each city, borough, town, township, and county in which any portion of the HV line is proposed to be located:

Mr. Larry Maggi, Chairman Washington County Courthouse Square 100 West Beau Street Suite 702 Washington, PA 15301

Ms. Diana Irey Vaughan, Commissioner Washington County Courthouse Square 100 West Beau Street Suite 702 Washington, PA 15301

Mr. Harlan G. Shober, Jr., Commissioner Washington County Courthouse Square 100 West Beau Street Suite 702 Washington, PA 15301

Ms. Lisa Cessna, Director Planning Department Washington County Courthouse Square 100 West Beau Street Suite 702 Washington, PA 15301

JAN - 8 Z015

PA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION SECRETARY'S BUREAU

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Mr. Gerald Kezmarsky, Treasurer Robinson Township 1000 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Mr. James Barefoot, Commissioner Robinson Township 1000 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Earl Mapel, Commissioner Robinson Township 1000 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Mr. Jeffrey F. Silka, CEcD Township Manager Robinson Township 1000 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Mr. Kenneth Kisow, Commissioner Robinson Township 1000 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Mr. Rick Urbano, Chairman Robinson Township Planning Commission 1000 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

§57J4(b)(2) - The president of the public utility, other than the applicant, in whose service territory any portion of the HV line is proposed to be located:

NOT APPLICABLE

§57.74(b)(3) - The Department of Environmental Protection:

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection P.O. Box 2063 Market Street State Office Building Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 Attn: Office of Field Operations

$57.74(c)(l)(i) - The Secretary of the Department of Transportation:

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Honorable Barry Schoch, P.E., Secretary c/o Office of Chief Counsel Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North Street, 9 t h Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120 Attn: William J. Cressler

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§57.74(c)(I)(U) - The Chairman of the Historical and Museum Commission:

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Bureau for Historic Preservation Commonwealth Keystone Building, Second Floor 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120-0053 Attn: Mr. Douglas C. McLearen, Chief

§57.74(c)(I)(iii) - Other local, State or Federal agencies designated in §57.72(c)(ll):

Mr. Larry Maggi Commissioner Director Washington County Conservation District 2800 North Main Street Suite 105 Washington, PA 15301

§57.74(c)(i)(iv) - Known persons, corporations and other entities of record owning property within the proposed right-of-way:

Imperial Land Corporation Attn: Gerald F. Bunda, President Edgetowne Commons 1009 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 210 Moon Township, PA 15108

Quicksilver Associates, Inc. Attn: Robert Murphy, Jr. 27450 Harbor Cove Court Bonita Springs, FL 34134

MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resource LLC Attn: Patrick Rudy 4600 J. Barry Court, Suite 500 Canonsburg, PA 15317

Gwen J. Brucker 47 Laska Lane McDonald, PA 15057

Date: January 8, 2015 By: C ^ / > ^ 7 ^ ^ ^ ^ g ^ / . Jplm L. Munsch Atforney I.D. No. 31489 WEST PENN POWER COMPANY 800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 (724) 838-6210 imunsch(g),firstenergvcorp.com

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| Place label in shipping pouch and affix it to your shipment so that the barcode portion of the label can be read and scanned.

arning: Use only the printed original label lor shipping. Using a photocopy ol Ihis label tor shipping purposes is traudulent and could resull in additional billing charges, along |h the cancellation of your FedEx account number.