# EVIDENCE OF CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE ROUTES.

**Citation:** Minn. R. 7852.3100  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Minnesota Public Utilities Commission  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 2007-08-21

If the applicant is applying for a pipeline routing permit under parts 7852.0800 to 7852.1900, the applicant shall provide a summary discussion of the environmental impact of pipeline construction along the alternative routes consistent with the requirements of parts 7852.2600 to 7852.2700 and the r

## Document text

If the applicant is applying for a pipeline routing permit under parts 7852.0800 to 7852.1900, the applicant shall provide a summary discussion of the environmental impact of pipeline construction along the alternative routes consistent with the requirements of parts 7852.2600 to 7852.2700 and the rationale for rejection of the routing alternatives.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/7852.3100>
- Source ID: `mn-revisor`
- SHA-256: `92879edef61ea78666468894be9d22ad92d24af239657d83e7948f9548f561cf`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T03:50:50.897Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T21:49:59.286Z
- Document slug: `minn-r-7852-3100`

### Source metadata

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