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Scoping Decision Document PUC Docket No. ET2/TL-11-915 2. Mature tree removal N. Fauna (wildlife) 1. Wildlife management areas 2. Scientific and natural areas 3. State and federal parks and forests 4. National wildlife refuge/waterfowl production areas 5. Avian collision and electrocution O. Threatened/Endangered/Rare and Unique Natural Resources VI. Alternative Routes to be Evaluated in the Environmental Assessment In addition to the Proposed Route, the EA shall evaluate the following alternative route segment suggested through public comment: Route Segment Alternative A This route segment alternative is in the city of Anoka. As is represented in the attached Figure 2, this alternative would depart from the applicant's preferred route at 6th Avenue where it crosses railroad tracks, and instead parallel the railroad right -of- way to the northwest, then turn north along 4th Avenue, then turn east to join up with the applicant's preferred route at Garfield Avenue. The route width for this route segment alternative is 400 feet. VII. Identification of Permits The EA will include a list and description of permits from other government entities that may be required for the proposed project. Issues Outside the Scope of the Environmental Assessment The scope of the Enterprise Park to Crooked Lake 115 kV EA will not consider the following: A. No -build alternative B. Issues related to project need, size, type, or timing C. Any route or substation alternatives not specifically identified in this scoping decision document. D. Policy issues surrounding whether utilities or local -government should be liable for the cost to relocate utility poles when roadways are widened E. The manner in which land owners are paid for transmission rights -of -way easements, as that is outside the jurisdiction of the Commission. Page 6 of 9