Routing Process

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS

In February and March 2011, more than 30 relevant state and federal agencies in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee participated in workshops for the Plains & Eastern Clean Line. Participants provided insight on their approval processes and engaged in discussions on sensitive areas to avoid and other environmental issues. Major infrastructure projects can have varying impacts on the existing habitat and other environmental considerations. We are interested in collecting feedback from a wide range of stakeholders as the project progresses.  Later in April, the Plains & Eastern Clean Line team hosted workshops with non-governmental organizations to garner additional feedback about potential impacts and environmental sensitivities. This is part of our commitment to a transparent, participatory siting process for the Plains & Eastern Clean Line.

LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKEN WATCH

Clean Line Energy is committed to siting the Plains & Eastern Clean in a responsible manner by minimizing the transmission lines' impact on wildlife and environmentally sensitive areas. In April, eight members of the Clean Line team met with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in Woodward, Oklahoma. In order to learn more about the Lesser Prairie Chicken, the team viewed the chickens during their annual mating process.

Enid Wind Energy Forum and Kites over Enid


The Plains & Eastern Clean Line team participated in the Enid Wind Energy Forum and Kites over Enid 2010 in Enid, Oklahoma on Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25th. We enjoyed meeting and talking with the residents of Enid and other communities. We were pleased to participate in the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most kites in the air simultaneously and help raise money for Enid Habitat for Humanity and the Enid Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals.

Mississippi River Tour


Mario Hurtado, Executive Vice President of Clean Line Energy, was invited to join the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) on part of their tour of the Arkansas River on August 11, 2010. The MRC develops plans to improve the condition of the Mississippi River, foster navigation, promote commerce, and prevent destructive floods. The Motor Vessel Mississippi, the largest tugboat in operation in the United States, carried the group that included local government leaders, legislators, local Army Corps officials and others active in economic development along the river route. The trip marked the first time the MRC visited the McClellan-Kerr River system (which includes the Arkansas River) as part of their semi-annual inspection tours.