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National Park Service proposes ‘alternate routes’ that could have additional impacts on people and the environment
Public comments invited
The National Park Service has proposed “alternative routes” for the Susquehanna-Roseland power line as part of the agency’s Environmental Impact Statement process.
PPL Electric Utilities has studied the proposal carefully, and has concluded that the alternatives proposed by the park either are not feasible, or would create significant additional impacts to people and the environment in the region.
The best option for this project is the route already approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
Several of the park service alternatives, if chosen by the National Park Service, would force PPL Electric Utilities to consider building the line on all or part of Route C – a route that was rejected by the company as having too much impact on people and the environment.
The map above shows the chosen route, the park service alternatives and Route C.
The National Park Service is taking public comments on the alternative routes it has proposed. No more public open houses are scheduled, but there are two additional ways you can comment:
- On the Internet.
- By mail. Write to National Park Service, ATTN: DEWA PPL EIS Planning Team, DSC-P, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287
To be considered, comments must be received by September 14, 2010.
          
The Susquehanna-Roseland power line project will help ensure continued safe and reliable electric service for customers in eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout the region.
This Web site is intended to update you on the project and encourage your input so that we can incorporate your preferences into our plans wherever we can.
 Because of the steadily growing use of electricity, new power lines are needed to keep up with that demand and to keep our power supply reliable. PJM Interconnection, the independent company that operates the electric power grid for a 13-state region including Pennsylvania, has determined that if upgrades to the electric system are not made by May 2012, there is the potential for overloads and blackouts in eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout the region.
PJM is requiring a new 500-kilovolt transmission line from the Berwick area in Pennsylvania to the Roseland area in New Jersey. PJM has directed PPL Electric Utilities to construct the Pennsylvania portion of this power line.
At PPL, we understand that new power lines can cause concern. We have a long history of building power lines in a way that strikes a balance among maintaining reliable electric service, minimizing impact on property owners, protecting the environment and keeping costs down – because electric customers pay the costs of new lines.
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August 18, 2010
Saw Creek, PPL Reach Agreement
The Saw Creek Community Association has agreed to drop its opposition to the Susquehanna-Roseland power line project.
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April 14, 2010
PPL Electric Utilities files community education plan
PPL Electric Utilities has filed a Community Education Plan describing activities to be undertaken by the company to educate communities located along the Pennsylvania portion of the Susquehanna-Roseland power line route.
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March 18, 2010
PPL Electric Utilities awards major contract for Susquehanna-Roseland power line
Continuing its advance planning for the Susquehanna-Roseland power line, PPL Electric Utilities has awarded a major contract to a company with plants in the Hazleton area – a move expected to create more than 50 new jobs and pump millions of dollars into the regional economy.
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January 14, 2010
PUC conducts binding poll on Susquehanna-Roseland line
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission conducted a binding poll of commissioners on Jan. 14, 2010 and determined that the Susquehanna-Roseland line is needed and that PPL Electric Utilities selected a reasonable route for the line. The PUC is scheduled to enter a final order in this proceeding by Feb. 12, 2010.
To read the PUC news release on this issue, click here
November 13, 2009
Pennsylvania PUC Judge Recommends Approval of Susquehanna-Roseland Power Line
A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission administrative law judge on Nov. 13, 2009 recommended approval of the proposed Susquehanna-Roseland power line in Pennsylvania. >> Click here to read more
October 15, 2009
PJM reaffirms need for Susquehanna-Roseland project
PJM Interconnection, the independent organization responsible for maintaining reliable service on the electric transmission grid, said in a news release today that it has reaffirmed the need for the Susquehanna-Roseland power line. >> Click here to read the news release
September 18, 2009
PUC review continues; PJM reaffirms need for line
Here is the latest update on the Susquehanna-Roseland power line project:
PUC review process continues
The PUC continues to review our application to build the Pennsylvania portion of this power line. Recently, the PUC held hearings regarding the line in Harrisburg. The PUC administrative law judge is expected to issue a recommended decision in November, and a final decision by the PUC is expected in January.
PJM reaffirms need for the line
PJM Interconnection, the independent organization responsible for maintaining reliable service on the electric transmission grid, recently reviewed the need for the line in light of the temporary reduction in demand for electricity due to the recession.
>> read more
June 24, 2009
Environmental, engineering work continues
Crews continue to perform various kinds of work along the Susquehanna-Roseland power line route.
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March 30, 2009
Another round of public
open houses April 13-16
As part of our continuing effort to include information from the public in our plans to build the Susquehanna-Roseland transmission line, we have scheduled four more open houses from April 13-16. In addition to these open houses sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, the Public Utility Commission will schedule public input hearings as part of its review of the line.
>> read more
March 23, 2009
Night-time wildlife studies scheduled, other work continues
Crews will be doing various kinds of work along the route of the Susquehanna-Roseland power line. We’re conducting various studies required by Pennsylvania’s power line approval process, and we wanted you to be aware that you may be seeing this activity on the route over the next several months.
>> read more
February 11, 2009
Work scheduled along
power line route
During the time that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reviewing our application to build this project, we will move forward with final design work. This work will determine where each of the new poles would be placed, where access roads would be needed, and other details. Construction will not begin until the project is approved by the PUC.
>> read more
January 6, 2009
Line submitted to Pa. PUC for approval
After 18 public meetings and thousands of conversations with residents along the route – and after seeking public input on everything from route selection to line design – PPL Electric Utilities has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its application to site and build the Susquehanna-Roseland power line.
>> Read PUC filing
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