Control Number: 51301 Item Number: 2 Addendum StartPage: 0 VC/VEO 0 i :,9 I 'j }l APPLICATION OF TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWI ' CLCRM COMPANY TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE PROPOSED GREENBELT-CATTAIL-CHEROKEE 138-kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT IN GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS DOCKET NO. 51301 Submit seven (7) copies of the application and aH attachments supporting the application. If the application is being jiledpursuant to 16 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.101(b)(3)(D) (TAC) or 16 TAC § 25.174, include in the application aU direct testimony. The application and other necessary documents shall be submitted to: Public Utility Commission of Texas Attn: Filing Clerk 1701 N. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 78711-3326 Page 1 of 528 /Lth,/ Standard Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line and Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line Pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.174 DOCKET NO. 51301 APPLICATION OF TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE PROPOSED GREENBELT-CATTAIL-CHEROKEE 138KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT IN GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS Table of Contents Prepared September 25,2020 Attachments 1. Environmental Assessment and Alternative Route Analysis 2. Estimated Costs 3. Confidential Schematic of TNMP Existing Transmission System and Proposed Construction 4. Aerial-Photograph-Based Map 5. Cross-Reference of Segment Parcel List 6. Texas City Franchise Agreement 7. Direct Written Notice, to Landowners, Pursuant to Rule 22.52 8. List of Landowner Names to Whom Notice was Provided Pursuant to Rule 22.52 9. Direct Written Notice, to County and Municipal Authorities, Pursuant to Rule 22.52 10. List of County and Municipal Authorities to Whom Notice was Provided Pursuant to Rule 22.52 11. Direct Written Notice to Utilities Pursuant to Rule 22.52 12. Direct Written Notice to the Department of Defense Siting Clearinghouse 13. Newspaper Notice Pursuant to Rule 22.52 14. Direct Written Notice to Gas Pipelines 15. List of Gas Pipelines to Whom Notice was Provided 16. Direct Written Notice to Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel ("OPUC") Pursuant to Rule 22.52 17. Direct Written Notice to Texas Parks and Wildlife Pursuant to Rule 22.52 18. Confidential TNMP Texas City Transmission Improvement Project 19. Executed Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement 20. ERCOT's Recommendation on the Project 21. Chris Gerety Affidavit 2 Effective June 8,2017 Page 2 of 528 Standard Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line and Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line Pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.174 Note: As used herein, the term "Joint application" refers to an application for proposed transmission facilities for which ownership will be divided. All applications for such facilities should be filed jointly by the proposed owners of the facilities. 1. Applicant (Utility) Name: Texas-New Mexico Power Company ("TNMP") Certificate Number: 30038 Street Address: 577 N. Garden Ridge Blvd., Lewisville, TX 75067 Mailing Address: Same as above. 2. Please identify all entities that will hold an ownership interest or an investment interest in the proposed project but which are not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. TNMP will hold the sole ownership interest in the project. 3. Person to Contact: Christopher Gerety Title/Position· Director of System Engineering and Land Services Phone Number: (409) 949-5605 Mailing Address: 702 36th St. N Texas City, TX 77590 Email Address: Christopher.Gei·[email protected] Alternate Contact: Tommy Gauna Title/Position· Manager/Project Management Phone Number: (972) 353-5023 Mailing Address: 815 Office Park Circle, Lewisville, TX 75057 Email Address Tommy.Gauna(d,tnmp.com Legal Counsel: Stephanie Sparks Phone Number: (214) 953-5962 Mailing Address 2323 Ross Ave., Ste. 600, Dallas, TX 75201 Email Address: ssparks@iw coin 4. Project Description: Name or Designation of Project : Greenbelt - Cattail - Cherokee 138kV Transmission Line project Provide a general description of the project, including the design voltage rating (kV), the operating voltage (kV),the CREZ Zone(s) (ifany) where theprojectis located (al! or inparO, any substations and/or substation reactive compensation constructed as part of the project, and any series elements such as sectionalizing switching devices, series line compensation, etc. For HVDC transmission lines, the converter stations should be considered to beproject components and should be addressed in the project description. TNMP proposes to construct two new double-circuit capable 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines in Galveston County. The proposed 138-kV transmission lines will connect the existing Greenbelt Substation to the proposed Cattail Substation Site, then the proposed Cattatl Substation Site to the existing Cherokee Substation. The western-most substation (Greenbelt 3 Effective June 8, 2017 Page 3 of 528 Standard Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line and Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line Pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.174 Substation) is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 27th Street South and 5th Avenue South. The eastern-most substation site (Cattail Substation Site) will be located northeast of the intersection of 6th Street South and 2nd Avenue South. The southern-most substation (Cherokee Substation) is located 0.15 mile southwest of the intersection of 14th Street South and TX 197 Loop South. The length of the proposed transmission line varies from 2.18 to 2.70 miles for the Greenbelt to Cattail Segment and varies from 1.58 to 1.89 miles for the Cattail to Cherokee Segment, depending on the route selected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). Therefore, the total length of the proposed transmission line varies from 3.76 to 4.59 miles, depending on the route selected by the Public Utility Commission ofTexas (PUC) If the project will be owned by more than one party, briejly explain the ownership arrangements between the parties and provide a description of the portion(s) that will be owned by each party. Provide a description oj the responsibilities of each party for implementing the project (design, Right-of-Way acquisition, material procurement, construction, etc.). TNMP will own, operate, and maintain all transmission line facilities, Including conductors, wires structures, hardware, and rights-of-way. TNMP will also own, operate, and maintain the substation facilities. TNMP will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the prOJect. If applicable, identify and explain any deviation in transmission project components from the original transmission specifications as previously approved by the Commission or recommended by a PURA §39.151 organization. This provision is not applicable to the proposed project because it was not previously approved by the Commission, and it was not required to be submitted to a Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §39.151 organization. 5. Conductor and Structures: Conductor Size and Type: 795 ACSS"Drake" Number of conductors per phase: 1 Continuous Summer Static Current Rating (A): 3204 Continuous Summer Static Line Capacity at Operating Voltage (MVA): 766 Continuous Summer Static Line Capacity at Design Voltage (MVA): 766 Type and composition of Structures : Steel Monopole Height of Typical Structures : 120 feet Estimated Maximum Height of Structures: 150 feet Explain why these structures were selected; include such factors as landowner preference, engineering considerations, and costs comparisons to alternate structures that were considered. Provide dimensional drawings of the typical structures to be used in the project. The double circuit steel monopole structures were selected based on cost and engineering purposes. The monopole allows TNMP to reduce costs compared to "H" frame construction. Fewer materials are needed with the monopole construction and a smaller easement is required for monopole construction. These steel pole structures assist TNMP in meeting the PUC system hardening requirements. 4 Effective June 8,2017 Page 4 of 528 Standard Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line and Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line Pursuant to 16 TAC § 25.174 For joint applications, provide and separately identify the above-required information regarding structures for the portion(s) of the project owned by each applicant. Not applicable. This is not a joint application. 6. Right-of-way: Miles of Right- of- Way : Approximately 3 . 76 to 4 . 59 miles , depending on the route chosen . Miles of Circuit : Approximately 3 . 76 to 4 . 59 miles , depending on the route chosen . Width of Right- of- Way : Varies from 40 to 80 feet . Percent of Right- of- Way Acquired : Approximately 30 - 51 %. Forjoint applications, provide and separately identify the above-required iiiforntation for each route for the portion(s) of the project owned by each applicant. Not applicable. This is not a joint application. Provide a brief description of the area traversed by the transmission line. Include a description of the general land uses in the area and the type of terrain crossed by the line. The proposed project is located in Texas City, Texas, in Galveston County. The majority of the study area is dominated