Hot off the press from the Federal Appellate Court — Missouri Western District

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From the Order:

ATXI is an Illinois corporation authorized to do business in Missouri and engaged in the construction, ownership, and operation of interstate transmission lines that transmit electricity for the public use. It does not generate, distribute, or sell electricity to the general public or serve any retail service territory.

And the law is clear:

“If any of the items required under this rule are unavailable at the time the application is filed, they shall be furnished prior to the granting of the authority sought.”  4 CSR 240-3.105(2) (emphasis added).

And interpretation of the law:

The general language of section 393.170.3 authorizes the PSC to impose “reasonable and necessary” conditions on a CCN. However, the specific language of section 393.170.2 states that evidence of the county commission consents “shall” be on file before the PSC grants a CCN.  “Where one provision of a statute contains general language and another provision in the same statute contains more specific language, the general language should give way to the specific.” Id.

And bottom line?

The PSC’s Report and Order is vacated as it was entered in excess of the PSC’s statutory authority.

Love it when this happens!

2 Responses to “Transmission CCN? NO!!! A win for Neighbors United!”

  1. Sarah Van Hala Says:

    Link to Neighbors United Against Ameren’s Powerline Press Release Regarding the Western District Court of Appeals Decision of March 28, 2017.

    http://neighborsunitednemo.com/index.php/2017/03/30/neighbors-united-statement-regarding-the-appeal/

  2. Stephanie Budrus Says:

    Thanks for the coverage!! It’s not over yet, they have until the 12th of this month to appeal. We’re hoping to get some legislation passed to help, too, but it’s an uphill battle. Just gotta keep up the fight!!!!!

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