66-1240. Construction of transmission and generation facilities; definitions. - Kansas Statutes

66-1240

Chapter 66.--PUBLIC UTILITIES Article 12.--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

      66-1240.   Construction of transmission and generationfacilities; definitions.As used inK.S.A. 2009 Supp.66-1241 through 66-1244, and amendments thereto:

      (a)   "Appurtenances" means all substations, towers, poles and other structuresandequipment necessary for the bulk transfer of electricity.

      (b)   "Bulk transfer" means the transport of a largeamount of electricity athigh voltage.

      (c)   "Commission" means the state corporation commission.

      (d)   "Construction or upgrade of an electric transmission line andappurtenances" meansconstruction or upgrade of an electric transmission line and appurtenances tobe used for the bulktransfer of 34.5 kilovolts or more of electricity.

      (e)   "Electric transmission line" means any line or extension of a line withan operating voltage of 34.5 kilovolts or more whichis at least fivemiles in length and which is to be used for the bulk transfer of electricity.

      History:   L. 2004, ch. 120, § 1; July 1.