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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Application of Xcel Energy and Ottertail Power Company EL 13-020 Responses to Commission’s Second Data Request

South Dakota Docket EL13-020 Data Request2-1

Date Received 8/26/2013 REQUEST: In addition to the notifications provided in response to DR1-1, is the Applicant aware of any similar requirements for Deuel County? RESPONSE: Deuel County Approvals were inadvertently left off Applicant’s response to DR1. Below are likely requirements for Deuel County: Agency Permit/Approval Description Status Deuel County Special Exception

For Essential Services

Similar to a Conditional Use Permit

Will be submitted once route is determined.

County Road Driveway Permit

Permit required for any access roads abutting county roads

Will be obtained after final design is complete, if necessary.

County Highway ROW Occupancy

Permit required for use within county roads ROW


Application for Permit to Move Loads on Restricted Highways

Permit required for heavy equipment transport over restricted county highways during construction


Utility Permit for Lines Crossing Road Right of Ways

Permit required for any utility crossing of county roads


Response By: Chris Rogers Title: Principal Land Rights Agent Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 6078



South Dakota Docket EL13-020 Data Request 2-2

Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Please provide an electronic copy of the MISO study mentioned in response to DR1-2. RESPONSE: https://www.misoenergy.org/_layouts/miso/ecm/redirect.aspx?id=123567 Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835

https://www.misoenergy.org/_layouts/miso/ecm/redirect.aspx?id=123567




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: For each of the factors analyzed in the route selection process (as identified in section 8.1 of the application), please provide an analysis or demonstration that compares the preferred route to the alternative route segments reviewed, using measures that the Applicant deems appropriate. RESPONSE: The Applicants routing process began by identifying a project study area, then mapping all existing linear features within the project study area and identifying them as potential “opportunities”. These potential route segments included linear features such as roads, railroads, section lines, existing transmission lines, and pipeline corridors (see Figure 1). The Applicants then collected Geographic Information System (GIS) data from local, state and federal agencies, and other publically available data. The data, along with input from public comment and agency coordination was used to compare potential route segments. Segments were removed from consideration if their directional orientation did not support the general direction of the project, or if they were located in close proximity to dense clusters of sensitivities (residences, conservation easements, cultural resources etc). The remaining opportunities were then grouped together to form longer segments . These segments were then iteratively compared to one another based on routing criteria. Segments having the lowest number of sensitivities affected were carried forward (see Figure 2). Throughout the routing process, the Applicants continually refreshed datasets and acquired additional information about sensitivities within the project study area. The comparative evaluation narrowed down the available segments. As shown on Figure 3, the project study area was split into three sections and the route segment options within each section were compared against each other. These comparisons identified which route segment options impacted the least amount of sensitivities and those segments were carried forward. Figure 4 presents two complete routes developed through the comparative analysis. The routes shown on Figure 4 are also the routes that were displayed at the October 2012 public open houses. Table 1 presents routing criteria for the two complete routes shown on Figure 4.



After the two complete routes were developed, the Proposed Route was selected and refined based on an analysis of routing criteria, the additional public input received at the open houses and through landowner contacts for right-of-way acquisitions. Figure 5 identifies the Proposed Route submitted in the application. Figures 1-5 and Route Comparison Table Attached Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835

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Number of National Wildlife Refuge in ROW 0 0 0 Number of National Wildlife Refuge in Corridor 0 0 0

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Acres of State Game Production Area in ROW 1.13 4.76 0.00 Acres of State Game Production Area in Corridor 30.33 80.53 0.00

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Acres of Floodplain in ROW 45.48 47.42 0.00 Acres of Floodplain in Corridor 221.36 271.99 0.00

Percent of ROW - Floodplain 6% 6% 0% Percent of ROW - Floodplain 4% 5% 0%Number of SDSU Reserch Station in ROW 0 0 0 Number of SDSU Reserch Station in Corridor 0 0 0Acres of SDSU Reserch Station in ROW 0.00 0.00 0.00 Acres of SDSU Reserch Station in Corridor 0.00 0.00 0.00Percent of ROW - SDSU Reserch Station 0% 0% 0% Percent of ROW - SDSU Reserch Station 0% 0% 0%

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Acres of The Nature Conservancy Lands in ROW 0.00 0.00 0.00 Acres of The Nature Conservancy Lands in Corridor 11.01 2.10 0.00

Percent of ROW - The Nature Conservancy Lands 0% 0% 0% Percent of ROW - The Nature Conservancy Lands 0% 0% 0%Number of Streams in ROW 60 52 1 Number of Streams in Corridor 90 96 4Number of Water Wells in ROW 0 1 0 Number of Water Wells in Corridor 0 1 0Number of Federally Listed Specites in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Federally Listed Specites in Corridor 0 0 0Number of State Listed Specites in ROW 0 0 0 Number of State Listed Specites in Corridor 25 21 10Number of Airports in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Airports in Corridor 0 0 0Number of VOR Sites in ROW 0 0 0 Number of VOR Sites in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Antenna Structures in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Antenna Structures in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Cemeteries in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Cemeteries in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Churches in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Churches in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Hospitals in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Hospitals in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Schools in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Schools in Corridor 2 0 0Number of Landfills/Dumps in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Landfills/Dumps in Corridor 2 0 0Number of Boat Ramps in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Boat Ramps in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Oil Wells in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Oil Wells in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Nursing Homes in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Nursing Homes in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Shooting Ranges in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Shooting Ranges in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Underground Storage Tanks in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Underground Storage Tanks in Corridor 0 0 0Number of Scenic Byways in ROW 0 0 0 Number of Scenic Byways in Corridor 0 0 0

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Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Please provide cross sections of the bedrock geology and surficial geology to depict the major subsurface variations in accordance with ARSD 20:10:22:14(3). An example from docket EL09-015 is attached. RESPONSE: –Bedrock geology map attached. (2 Figures) Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835


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Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Per ARSD 20:10:22:14(7), please provide a summary of the subsidence potential along the proposed route. RESPONSE: The subsidence potential along the proposed route is considered low. The overall subsidence hazard risk from sinkholes that form in karst terrain is considered low. Deep (generally 50 feet or more) glacial drift deposits overlie the carbonate Niobrara Formation in southeastern South Dakota. This deep and interbedded glacial material matrix limits the potential for sinkholes to cause fractures and soil displacement at the surface. Additionally, South Dakota is relatively geologically stable with low potential (10%) for a major earthquake in any one 50-year period based on U.S. Geological Survey estimates. Landslides may also be a method for subsidence risk; however, eastern South Dakota is considered low risk for number of incidents of landslides and overall susceptibility based on the available U.S. Geological Survey data. Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Per ARSD 20:10:22:15(1), please provide a map showing the current water drainage patterns along the proposed route. RESPONSE: Drainage map attached. (7 Figures) Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835

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Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Per ARSD 20:10:22:18(1), please provide a land use map showing irrigated lands, undisturbed native grasslands, existing and potential extractive nonrenewable resources, other major industries, municipal water supply and water sources for ongoing rural water systems, and noise sensitive areas along the proposed route. To the extent these categories were included on map(s) previously provided, please expressly state how they were defined on the map(s). RESPONSE: Irrigated Lands – Irrigated lands were determined by aerial photo examination. There are no lands irrigated by large scale (center pivot) irrigation systems within the vicinity of the proposed transmission line. Undisturbed Native grasslands - Lands that are currently in a state of a grassland prairie can be found on the Land Use map set as light green shading, labeled in the legend as Grassland/Herbaceous. Lands that have entered into the USFWS Grassland Easement Program, which aims to preserve grassland prairies, are also found on the map as a green cross hatching symbol, labeled in the legend as USFWS Grassland Easement. Existing and Potential Extractive Nonrenewable Resources - Oil/Gas wells are symbolized on the Land Uses map set as red points. There is one known operational gravel/quarry pit within the vicinity of the proposed transmission line, which is symbolized on the Land Uses map set as black asterisk. Potential sand and gravel deposits where identified in a map set submitted with data request one. Municipal Water Supply and Water Sources for Ongoing Rural Water Systems - Water wells are symbolized on the Land Uses map set as blue points. Wellhead Protection Areas are also symbolized on the Land Uses map set as red crosshatched areas. Noise Sensitive Areas - Noise sensitive areas consisted of municipalities and residences. Land Use Map Attached (7 Figures) Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835 igure 1)


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Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Although transmission lines are exempt from property taxes, the Applicants pay a gross receipts tax in lieu of property taxes. Will the proposed project affect the Applicants' gross receipts? If so, to what extent? RESPONSE: Investor owned utilities like NSP and OTP pay property tax on all asset types, including transmission lines. In South Dakota, rural coops pay a 2 percent gross receipts tax in lieu of property tax on transmission and distribution property. Response By: Title: Department: Telephone:




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: In response to DR1-13 (B), it is identified that “[…] new transmission easements may have some impact on the taxable market value of a given property […].” Please describe what impact a landowner could expect on the taxable market value of their property and quantify such impact if able to do so. RESPONSE: In agricultural settings, landowners can expect no significant impacts to the taxable market value of their property Typically, transmission line easements have little or no impact to the taxable market value of agricultural property and impacts to residential or commercial properties can be variable depending on the extent of the easement (size, area, proximity to buildable areas, etc.). Response By: Chris Rogers Title: Principal Land Rights Agent Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 6078




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Please provide the Applicant’s plans “for the utilization and training of the available labor force in South Dakota by categories of special skills required” and “an assessment of the adequacy of local manpower to meet temporary and permanent labor requirements during construction and operation of the facility and the estimated percentage that will remain within the county and the township in which the facility is located after construction is completed.” RESPONSE: Applicants have not determined who will construct the project and therefore cannot provide a specific answer. General observations for construction labor are provided below. Applicants are obligated to work with the International Brotherhood of Electircal Workers (IBEW). Regardless of whether Applicant’s own work force is utilized or a contractor is hired through the Union. Due to the specific skills required Applicants do not plan to train local workers for this specific project but rather utilize experienced union workers. Response By: Joe Samuel Title: Project Manager Department: Transmission Project Management Telephone: 612 337 2338




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: Please provide a specific list of individual landowner concerns that have been raised with the company. Include the specific location of each concern as well as the Applicant’s efforts to address each concern. RESPONSE: Landowners requested that single pole structures be used instead of double pole

o NW corner S12, T116N, R48W o West Section line of Section 12 and 13 T116N, R48W o NW corner S24, T116N, R48W o SW corner S31, T116N, R47W o SW corner S18, T115N, R47W o NW corner S19, T115N, R47W o N half S6, T114N, R47W o N half S13, T114N, R47W o NE corner S11 112N, R48W

Applicant has preliminary design for single poles for these areas. Towns of Astoria & Toronto utilize a parcel for tree burning, they have concerns about liability if the burning affects the transmission line.

o SE ¼ of SW1/4 S27, T113N, R48W Applicant has provided alternative language in the Electric Line Easement document for their review. Landowner is upset because he won’t get the full easement payment until the SDPUC approves the route

o North half of NW quarter S27,T113N, R48W Applicants explained that full easement payments cannot be made until a route is approved.



Owners of three parcels requested different alignment to minimize impacts to agriculture, woodlands and potential wind turbine siting.

o S half S36, T112N, R48W and N half S1,T111N, R48W (Gilley’s Grove). Applicants met with these landowners and are working on a new route that attempts to appease these concerns. Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: It appears extensive tree clearing will be required in Section 13, T115N, R48W and Section 13, T114N, R48W. Please provide an explanation of the extent to which trees will need to be removed in those sections as well as efforts the Applicant has made to mitigate impacts to the property owners. RESPONSE: Section 13, T115N, R48W – The proposed project follows 484th Avenue along the northern half of the eastern section line at this location. The parcel to the east of 484th is encumbered with a grassland easement that precludes any disturbance to the groundcover. The alignment therefore must be offset to the west side of 484th in this area. All tall growing tree species within approximately 125 feet of the centerline of 484th Avenue will be removed. Based on an examination of aerial photos, trees in this area are limited to the perimeter of wetlands and are relatively sparse. The landowner did not object to removing the trees on this parcel and no mitigation specific to tree loss was implemented. Section 13, T114N, R48W - The proposed project follows 483rd Avenue along the western boundary of Section 13. A row of trees approximately 1200 feet in length exists along the southern half of the section line. This entire row of trees would be removed. The landowner did not object to this tree removal and no mitigation specific to tree loss was implemented.



The lot on the west side of 483rd is conducive to a residential building site so the west side of 483rd was not seen as a good option to avoid trees on the east side of 483rd. Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: In Section 24, T112N, R48W, the proposed line appears to go near or over an existing shed or building. Please provide an explanation of the expected impacts to the owner of the building as well as efforts the Applicant has made to mitigate any impacts to the property owner. RESPONSE: The proposed project is planned along the west line of In Section 24, T112N, R48W. There are several small utility buildings approximately 330 feet east of the proposed alignment near the middle of the west section line. There will be no impacts to these buildings. Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: In Section 30, T111N, R477W, the proposed line appears to go near or over an abandoned farmstead. Please provide an explanation of the expected impacts to the owner of the property as well as efforts the Applicant has made to mitigate any impacts. RESPONSE: In Section 30, T111N, R477W, the proposed project is planned to traverse the northwest quarter of this section. The alignment stays at least 350 feet from nearest building in the abandoned farmstead. There will be no impact to the abandoned farmstead. Response By: Tom Hillstrom Title: Permitting Manager Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 5835




Date Received - 8/26/2013 REQUEST: At the public hearing, one property owner disclosed that they had not received a notification. Please provide a summary of the corrective action taken, if any was required. RESPONSE: This landowner did receive project notification and she had a copy of one of the letters with her. Her comment at the meeting was that no one had contacted her about acquiring an easement over the property owned by her family. An Xcel Energy Siting and Land Rights Agent met with her later that night and confirmed that the route did not cross her family’s property and that no easement rights would be needed. Response By: Chris Rogers Title: Principal Land Rights Agent Department: Siting and Land Rights Telephone: 612 330 6078

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