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Why is this project needed? The Electric Reliability Council of Texas

(ERCOT) identified the need for additional power in the Southeast Texas Region by 2018.

The Limestone to Gibbons Creek Project will:

o Support a growing state and region

o Ensure a more reliable electric grid

How is this need being solved?

Construction of new Limestone to Gibbons Creek 345 kV double-circuit transmission line (CTT)

Expansion of the existing Gibbons Creek substation (CTT)

Construction of new Gibbons Creek to Zenith 345 kV double-circuit transmission line (others)

Upgrades to the existing Limestone and Zenith substations (others)

Upgrade to the existing T.H. Wharton to Addicks 345 kV Transmission line (others)

ERCOT has identified the following upgrades critical to reliability:

Partnering to empower tomorrow and preserve todayAs part of a strategic partnership, CrossTexas Transmission will develop, engineerand construct these new lines. Then, GarlandPower & Light will operate them inconjunction with the Texas Municipal PowerAgency.

It’s a joint venture that draws on the strengthsand expertise of each entity to deliver a win-win solution.

The Limestone to Gibbons Creek Project will benefit the Brazos Valley Region

Significant investment in additional transmission facilities in the region will:

o Generate additional tax revenues

o Create construction, operations and

New transmission lines are a necessary step to assure safe, dependable electricity for future generations of Texans

Reduce congestion and allow for continued business growth in the region

maintenance employment

Approximately 60 to 70 miles long

345 kV double-circuit transmission line

Routed between the existing Limestone substation in Limestone County and the existing Gibbons Creek substation in Grimes County

The Limestone to Gibbons Creek Project will be:

Our process to build this transmission line1

Transmission Line Routing

1. Delineate Study Area

2. Identify Constraints

3. Map Preliminary Routes

4. Hold Public Informational Meetings

5. Prepare Environmental Assessment

Public Utility Commission (PUCT) Processing

1. Intervention Period (45 Days)

2. Referred to State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

3. Hearing on Merits

4. Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Issues Proposal for Decision

5. PUC Issues Final Order Approving, Approving in Part, or Denying Application

Pre – Construction Activity

1. Right of Way Acquisition

2. Surveying

3. Permitting

4. Detailed Engineering Design

5. Geotechnical Borings

6. Material ProcurementConstruction Activity

1. Road & Pad Construction

2. Structure Erection

3. Conductor Stringing

4. Site Restoration

Energize Facilities

1. Line Testing

2. In Service

2014

2015

We Are Here in the Process

A

Prepare Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Application

1. Select Routes to File

2. File CCN and Provide Notice to Impacted Landowners

BC

D

E

F

A

B

C

D

E

F

1 The timeline presented is a ‘best estimate’ and may deviate from what is shown

2016

2017

2018

Public Utility CommissionRouting CriteriaThe following items must be investigated and mapped when considering possible routing alternatives:

1. Habitable StructuresSingle-family and multi-family dwellings and related structures, mobile homes, apartment buildings, commercial structures, industrial structures, business structures, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, schools or other structures normally inhabited by humans or intended to be inhabited by humans on a daily or regular basis within 500 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line

2. Electronic InstallationsCommercial AM radio transmitters located within 10,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line and all FM radio transmitters, microwave relay stations, or other similar electronic installations located within 2,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line

3. AirstripsAll private airstrips within 10,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line; all airports registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with at least one runway more than 3,200 feet in length located within 20,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line; all listed airports registered with the FAA having no runway more than 3,200 feet in length located within 10,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line; all heliports located within 5,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line

4. Irrigation SystemsAny pasture or cropland irrigated by traveling irrigation systems (rolling or pivot type) that would be traversed by a proposed transmission line

5. Parks and Recreation AreasParks and recreational areas owned by a governmental body or an organized group, club or church located within 1,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line

6. Historical and Archeological SitesHistorical and archeological sites known to be within 1,000 feet of the center line of a proposed transmission line

7. Environmental ImpactAny portion(s) of the project falling within the Coastal Management Boundary, Coastal Management Program, seaward of the coastal facilities designation line; any coastal natural resources impacted by any part of a proposed transmission line

Sensitive environmental areas and the location(s) of protected or endangered species

Environmental resources within the study area of a proposed transmission line including hydrology (tributaries, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands); floodplains, tree cover; land uses

Government Agency CoordinationLocal Governments/AgenciesBrazos County

County Judge85th District Judge361st District Judge272nd District JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 1County Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 3County Commissioner, Pct. 4Brazos County Central Appraisal DistrictNavasota Valley Electric CooperativeBrazos Electric CooperativeMid-South Synergy Electric CooperativeBryan Texas Utilities Electric Cooperative

Freestone CountyCounty Judge77th District Judge87th District JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 187th District JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 3County Commissioner, Pct. 4Freestone County Appraisal DistrictSam Houston Electric CooperativeFreestone County Soil Conservation BoardFairfield Chamber of CommerceDew Independent School DistrictFreestone CHCFreestone County Farm Bureau

Grimes CountyCounty Judge12th District Judge506th District JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 1County Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 4San Benard Electric CooperativeNavasota Chamber of CommerceGrimes County Farm Bureau

Leon CountyDistrict Judge369th District JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 1County Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 3County Commissioner, Pct. 4Leon County Tax Assessor/CollectorCounty ClerkHouston County Electric CooperativeLeon County Economic Development Association

Limestone CountyCounty JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 1County Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 3County Commissioner, Pct. 4County Appraisal DistrictGroesbeck Chamber of CommerceGroesbeck Independent School District Limestone CHCLimestone County Farm Bureau

Madison County County JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 1County Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 3County Commissioner, Pct. 4County Appraisal DistrictMadison County Chamber of CommerceMadison CHCMadison County Farm Bureau

Robertson CountyCounty JudgeDistrict JudgeCounty Commissioner, Pct. 1County Commissioner, Pct. 2County Commissioner, Pct. 3County Commissioner, Pct. 4County Appraisal DistrictHearne Chamber of Commerce

City of BediasMayorMayor Pro TemAlderperson – CurtisAlderperson – GarrettAlderperson – RichardsAlderperson – RogersCity SecretaryCity AttorneyNavasota Independent School District

City of BryanMayorCouncil Member, District #1Council Member, District #2Council Member, District #3Council Member, District #4Council Member, District #5Council Member, District #6Bryan Independent School District

City of BuffaloMayorCouncilmember – FarmerCouncilmember – SalazarCouncilmember – CrowderLeon Independent School DistrictLeon CHCLeon County Farm Bureau

City of CentervilleMayorCounty SheriffCity SecretaryCounty AttorneyCity of MarquezMayorCity ManagerCouncilmember – BeamerCouncilmember – DulceCouncilmember – DeenCouncilmember – BatesCouncilmember – Hernandez

City of FranklinMayorAlderman – RichardAlderman – HedrickAlderman – HawkinsAlderman – BushAlderman – Zeig

City of IolaMayorMayor Pro TemAlderperson – EvansAlderperson – HayesAlderperson – HooperAlderperson - WalkoviakCity AttorneyIola Independent School District

City of JewettMayorMayor Pro TemAlderperson – EvansAlderperson – Flores

Alderperson – WoodallCity SecretaryCity AdministratorCity AttorneyChief of PoliceJewett Area Chamber of Commerce

City of LeonaMayorMayor Pro TemCouncil Member – CrawfordCouncil Member – StaffordCouncil Member – WilsonCity SecretaryCenterville Independent School District

City of MadisonvilleMayorMayor Pro TemCity MangerCouncil Member – BrownCouncil Member – HarperCouncil Member – JohnsonCouncil Member – SparkmanMadison Consolidated Independent School District

City of NormangeeMayorMayor Pro TemCouncil Member – DawkinsCouncil Member – FairchildCouncil Member – MorseCouncil Member – WagnerCity SecretaryNormangee Independent School District

State and Regional AgenciesTexas State Representative – House District 8Texas State Representative – House District 12Texas State Representative – House District 13Texas State Representative – House District 14Texas State Representative – House District 57Texas State Senator – District 5Railroad Commission of TexasTexas Commission on Environmental QualityTexas Department of Transportation, DirectorTexas Department of Transportation, Department of AviationTexas Department of Transportation, Waco District EngineerTexas Department of Transportation, Bryan District EngineerTexas Department of Transportation, Environmental DivisionTexas General Land OfficeTexas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentTexas Historical CommissionTexas Water Development BoardThe Nature Conservancy, East TexasBayou Land ConservancyBrazos Valley Council of GovernmentsHeart of Texas Council of GovernmentsSan Jacinto River AuthorityN. Harris Co. Regional Water AuthorityBrazos River Authority

Federal AgenciesFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal Emergency Management AgencyNatural Resources Conservation Service – Bryan OfficeNatural Resources Conservation ServiceU.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Ft Worth DistrictU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A look at the generation, transmission, and distribution system

Electricity is generated at

various types of power plants

Transmission lines carry electricity at high

voltages over long distances from power plants to communities

Electricity from transmission

lines is reduced to lower

voltages and distribution

companies bring the power to

your home and workplace

Potential structure typesVertical Lattice Tower – Double Circuit

Potential structure typesVertical Concrete Pole – Double Circuit

Potential structure typesVertical Steel or Hybrid Pole – Double Circuit

A look at similar structures

Insulator

Bundled Conductor

Vertical Lattice Tower – Double Circuit

A look at similar structures

Bundled Conductor

Insulator

Vertical Concrete Pole – Double Circuit

A look at similar structures

Steel Pole

Right-of-Way

Vertical Steel Pole – Double Circuit

Bundled Conductor

Insulator

We want your inputPlease take the time to let us know what you thinkabout our plans to construct the new Gibbons Creek to Limestone Project in the Brazos Valley.

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