The FERC`s consideration of EMF in the licensing of hydroelectric project transmission lines
- Grammer, Kissel, Robbins & Skancke, Washington, DC (United States)
The growing public interest in the potential affect of electric and magnetic fields ({open_quotes}ENU{close_quotes}) associated with electric power lines has become an increasingly important factor in the routing of hydroelectric project transmission lines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission`s regulations do not specifically address this issue or expressly require information on EMF. However, the FERC staff has advised prospective applicants that an assessment of EMF should now be included in license applications, including applications to amend licenses if transmission lines would be affected. If such information is not included in the applicant`s materials, the FERC will request additional information, subjecting the processing of the application to possible delay. This paper will examine recent developments in the FERC`S consideration of project transmission lines in license applications and license amendment applications. A discussion of pertient literature and studies will be followed by an examination of case examples, with a view toward providing guidance to applicants and their consultants in presenting applications which address this issue to the FERC`s satisfaction.
- OSTI ID:
- 220084
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9507190--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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