American Electric Power 1 Riverside Plaza Legal Department Columbus, OH 43215-2373 AEP.com November 22, 2016 Chairman Asim Z. Haque Ohio Power Siting Board 180 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 RE: Case No. 16-1731-EL-BNR Request for Expedited Treatment: Hector Garcia In the matter of the Construction Notice for AEP Ohio Transmission Senior Counsel – Regulatory Services Company, Inc.’s Clouse Station 138kV Line Extension Project (614) 716-3410 (P) (614) 716-2014 (F) Dear Chairman Haque: [email protected] Attached please find a copy of the Construction Notice for the above-referenced project by AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. (AEP Ohio Transco). This filing and notice is in accordance with O.A.C. 4906-06-05. A copy of this filing will also be submitted to the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee. A copy is also being provided to the OPSB Staff electronically. The Company will also submit a check in the amount of $2,000 to the Treasurer, State of Ohio, for Fund 5610 for the expedited fees. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Hector Garcia Hector Garcia Counsel for AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. cc: Counsel OPSB Staff Jon Pawley, OPSB Staff Construction Notice for Clouse Station 138 kV Line Extension Project PUCO Case No. 16-1731-EL-BNR Submitted to: The Ohio Power Siting Board Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Section 4906-6-05 Submitted by: AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. November 22, 2016 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FOR CLOUSE STATION 138 KV LINE EXTENSION PROJECT November 22, 2016 Construction Notice Clouse Station 138 kV Line Extension Project 4906-6-05 AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. (“AEP Ohio Transco”) is providing the following information to the Ohio Power Siting Board (“OPSB”) in accordance with the accelerated request of Ohio Administrative Code Section 4906-6-05. 4906-6-5(B) General Information B(1) Project Description The name of the project and applicant's reference number, names and reference number(s) of resulting circuits, a brief description of the project, and why the project meets the requirements for a Construction Notice. AEP Ohio Transco is proposing the Clouse Station 138 kV Line Extension Project (the “Project”), located north-northwest of the intersection of Palmer Road NE and Ohio Route 13 in Pike Township, Perry County, Ohio. The Project consists of constructing two (2) parallel electric transmission line extensions within a new right-0f-way (the “ROW”). The eastern extension is approximately 0.08 miles and the western extension is approximately 0.10 miles. The new electric transmission lines will extend the existing 138 kV transmission line to energize the proposed Clouse distribution substation. The ROW is located on property having Parcel Nos. 030001900000 and 240002420000 (the “Property”). Figure 1.1 in Appendix A shows the location of the Project. Figures 1.2 and 1.3 in Appendix A show the existing AEP Ohio Transco 138 kV transmission line location, and the ROW. The Project meets the requirements for a Construction Notice (“CN”) because it is within the types of projects defined by Item (1)(a) of 4906-1-01 Appendix A Application Requirement Matrix For Electric Power Transmission Lines. This item states: (1) New construction, extension, or relocation of single or multiple circuit electric power transmission line(s), or upgrading existing transmission or distribution line(s) for operation at a higher transmission voltage, as follows: (a) Line(s) not greater than 0.2 miles in length. B(2) Statement of Need If the proposed project is an electric power transmission line or gas or natural gas transmission line, a statement explaining the need for the proposed facility. AEP Ohio Transco is proposing to construct the Project to energize the proposed Clouse distribution substation from the existing 138 kV transmission line running southeast of the Project. AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. Clouse Station 138kV Line Extension November 22, 2016 16-1731-EL-BNR 1 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FOR CLOUSE STATION 138 KV LINE EXTENSION PROJECT November 22, 2016 B(3) Project Location The applicant shall provide the location of the project in relation to existing or proposed lines and substations shown on an area system map of sufficient scale and size to show existing and proposed transmission facilities in the project area. Figures 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 in Appendix A show the location of the Project in relation to other existing AEP Ohio Transco transmission lines. There is the existing 138 kV transmission line located southeast of the Project and an existing 69 kV transmission line located northeast of the Project. B(4) Alternatives Considered The applicant shall describe the alternatives considered and reasons why the proposed location or route is best suited for the proposed facility. The discussion shall include, but not be limited to, impacts associated with socioeconomic, ecological, construction, or engineering aspects of the project. The location of the Project requires the use of property owned by one (1) adjacent landowner, only. Due to the proximity of the existing 138 kV transmission line and right-of-way to the location of the new Clouse distribution substation, the location of the Project impacts the lowest number of adjacent landowners. No significant alternatives were studied as part of the Project. B(5) Public Information Program The applicant shall describe its public information program to inform affected property owners and tenants of the nature of the project and the proposed timeframe for project construction and restoration activities. The Project will be located fully on the Property. AEP Ohio Transco has not developed a public information program but has worked closely with the owners over of the Property during the development of the Project and the right-of-way acquisition process. Within seven (7) days of filing this CN, AEP Ohio Transco will issue a public notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Project area. The notice will comply with all requirements under OAC Section 4906-6-08(A)(1-6). If required by applicable Ohio Administrative Code, a copy of the CN will be sent to applicable public officials concurrently with submittal to OPSB. B(6) Construction Schedule The applicant shall provide an anticipated construction schedule and proposed in-service date of the project. Construction is planned to begin in January 1, 2017, with an anticipated completion date of October 2017. AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. Clouse Station 138kV Line Extension November 22, 2016 16-1731-EL-BNR 2 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FOR CLOUSE STATION 138 KV LINE EXTENSION PROJECT November 22, 2016 B(7) Area Map The applicant shall provide a map of at least 1:24,000 scale clearly depicting the facility with clearly marked streets, roads, and highways, and an aerial image. Figure 1.1 in Appendix A identifies the location of the Project on the USGS quadrangle map with coverage of the Project area. Figure 1.2 in Appendix A is an aerial map of the Project. To visit the Project from Columbus, take I-70 East to I-70 East South/Jacksontown Road. Take exit 132 and follow OH-13 South. The Project is located along OH-13 South just before Palmer Road Northeast. B(8) Property Agreements The applicant shall provide a list of properties for which the applicant has obtained easements, options, and/or land use agreements necessary to construct and operate the facility and a list of the additional properties for which such agreements have not been obtained. AEP Ohio Transco will obtain the ROW from the owner of the Property. No other property easements, options, or land use agreements are necessary to construct the Project or operate the transmission lines. B(9) Technical Features The applicant shall describe the following information regarding the technical features of the Project: B(9)(a) Operating characteristics, estimated number and types of structures required, and right-of-way and/or land requirements. The Project will involve installing two (2) 138 kV single circuit, heavy angle dead-end steel structures standing at approximately 85 to 100 feet in height. The Project will utilize 1033, 500 kcmil 54/7 ACSR (Curlew) conductors, along with a 7#8 alumoweld shield wires and 0.646 diameter OPGW. All dead-ends will utilize pier foundations with anchor cages. B(9)(b) Electric and Magnetic Fields For electric power transmission lines that are within one hundred feet of an occupied residence or institution, the production of electric and magnetic fields during the operation of the proposed electric power transmission line. The discussion shall include: B(9)(b)(i) Calculated Electric and Magnetic Field Strength Levels No occupied residences or institutions are located within 100 feet of the Project. AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. Clouse Station 138kV Line Extension November 22, 2016 16-1731-EL-BNR 3 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FOR CLOUSE STATION 138 KV LINE EXTENSION PROJECT November 22, 2016 B(9)(b)(ii) Design Alternatives A discussion of the applicant's consideration of design alternatives with respect to electric and magnetic fields and their strength levels, including alternate conductor configuration and phasing, tower height, corridor location, and right-of-way width. No occupied residences or institutions are located within 100 feet of the Project. B(9)(c) Project Costs The estimated capital cost of the project. The 2016 capital cost estimate for the Project is $720,000. B(10) Social and Economic Impacts The applicant shall describe the social and ecological impacts of the project. B(10)(a) Provide a brief, general description of land use within the vicinity of the proposed project, including a list of municipalities, townships, and counties affected. The Project is located within Pike Township, Perry County, Ohio.