Kentucky Public Service Commission

Order Entered: 1. This case is re-opened for the purpose of addressing the motion filed by Kentucky Power on January 23, 2023. 2. Kentucky Power’s motion for modifications from the as filed centerline is granted. 3. All other Orders not in conflict with the modifications granted in this Order are still in effect. 4. This case is closed and removed from the Commission’s docket.

Order Entered: 1. Kentucky Power’s motion for partial rehearing is granted for the purpose of providing clarification on the issues raised in the motion. 2. Ordering paragraph 9 is stricken from the Commission’s March 8, 2022 final Order and replaced with the following: Before removing any tree from Mr. Allen’s property that is more than 80 feet below the transmission line at maximum loading conditions, Kentucky Power shall consider the efficacy of trimming the tree compared to removing it; as well as the species of the tree and the likelihood that the tree will grow into the 80-foot zone before the next inspection. 3. Kentucky Power shall follow the procedure set out in this Order in compliance with ordering paragraph 8 of the Commission’s March 8, 2022 final Order. 4. All other provisions of the March 8, 2022 final Order that are not in conflict with the terms of this Order remain in full force and effect. 5. This case is closed and removed from the Commission’s docket.

A response to the request for a rehearing.

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Companys motion for partial rehearing.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

Final Order Entered: 1. Kentucky Power is granted a CPCN to construct and operate the Garrett Area Improvements 138 kV Transmission Project as described in its application, with the conditions expressed in this Order. 2. Kentucky Power shall file a survey of the final location of the transmission facilities after any modifications are finalized as authorized by this Order and before construction begins. 3. Kentucky Power shall notify the Commission upon knowledge of any material changes to the project, including but not limited to, increase in cost, any significant delays in construction, or any changes in the route of the transmission line not expressly authorized by his Order. 4. Kentucky Power shall file “as built” drawings and maps within 60 days of the completion of the construction authorized by this Order. 5. Kentucky Power shall furnish documentation of the total costs of this project including the cost of construction and all other capitalized costs, including, but not limited to, engineering, legal, and administrative expenses, within 60 days of the date construction is substantially completed. Construction costs shall be classified into appropriate plant accounts in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts for electric utilities prescribed by the Commission. 6. Kentucky Power shall file with the Commission any permits acquired in connection with this project within 30 days of issuance of the permit.

A response to not being allowed to have a final hearing "because I am not a lawyer".

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Company’s Responses To Commission Staff’s February 18, 2022 Post-Conference Data Requests

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

20220218_PSC Letter Filing Documents into the Record.pdf

Data Request

Order Entered: 1. Nathan C. Koehler, George T Reese, Craig E. Pritt, Leah Jackson, Hector Garcia-Santana, and John A. Lowery may appear at the formal conference scheduled for 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 17, 2022 via videoconferencing. 2. Staff shall contact the parties with information on how to join the conference.

Order Entered: 1. The parties shall appear on February 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in the Richard Raff Hearing Room of the Commission’s offices at 211 Sower Boulevard in Frankfort, Kentucky. 2. Previously filed motions to appear at the conference virtually shall not be re-filed if there is no change in the motion other than the date of the conference. 3. The February 17, 2022 formal conference shall be recorded by digital video recording only.

Volney Brent Allen Request to Postpone Formal Conference

Kentucky Power Companys motion to appear remotely at February 11, 2022 formal conference.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

Order Entered: 1. A formal conference in this matter shall be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in the Richard Raff Hearing Room at the offices of the Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky. 2. Mr. Allen shall notify the Executive Director by letter no later than February 8, 2022, if he wishes to appear remotely via teleconferencing. 3. Kentucky Power shall file any motion to appear remotely no later than February 8, 2022. 4. Kentucky Power shall have Brian West, Nicholas C. Koehler, and George Reese present at the conference. 5. Counsel and Mr. Allen should be prepared to discuss the location of certain features of Mr. Allen’s property, such as homes and ponds, on the parcels of land owned by Mr. Allen, and in connection with the proposed route for the transmission line, and the approximate number and location of structures that are proposed to be erected on Mr. Allen’s property. 6. Each party will be given an opportunity to present its position on the pending application to the Commission.

corrected an entry on one of the parcels of land. Had left off the amount paid for third parcel listed.

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Company filing rebuttal testimony for George Reese and Brian West.

Scott E. Bishop Kentucky Power Company

Link to the news story done by WYMT, a CBS affiliate and information on parcel purchases made prior to final hearing of my property.

Volney Brent Allen

Response and additional information including links to videos of my property

Volney Brent Allen

Response to letter filed on 1/13/2022

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Companys data requests to Volney Brent Allen.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

Order Entered: Mr. Allen’s motion is denied.

Response to previous ruling

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Company filing responses to Commission Staffs December 15, 2021 data requests.

Scott E. Bishop Kentucky Power Company

Order Entered: The request to intervene filed by Mr. Jeffery B. Conley is denied.

Data Request

Volney Brent Allen Supplement to Request for Intervention

Intervention letter / response to Kentucky Public Services commissions order of 12/7/2021

Volney Brent Allen

Attachments for prev upload in PDF format so I can upload it.

Volney Brent Allen

Letter with attachments (separate attachments JPGs)

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Companys response in opposition to the motion of Western Pocahontas Properties for Intervention.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

mr allens response to commission order.

Volney Brent Allen

Kentucky Power Companys responses to Commission Staffs November 29, 2021 data requests.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

Order Entered: The motion to intervene filed by Mr. Allen is denied.

Order Entered: 1. Kentucky Power’s motion for confidential treatment is granted. 2. The designated material granted confidential treatment by this Order shall not be placed in the public record or made available for public inspection for an indefinite period or until further Order of this Commission. 3. Use of the designated material granted confidential treatment by this Order in any Commission proceeding shall comply with 807 KAR 5:001, Section 13(9). 4. Kentucky Power shall inform the Commission if the designated material granted confidential treatment by this Order becomes publicly available or no longer qualifies for confidential treatment.

Order Entered: 1. The motion of Mr. Allen to intervene is granted. 2. Mr. Allen shall be entitled to the full rights of a party and shall be served with the Commission’s Orders and with filed testimony, exhibits, pleadings, correspondence, and all other documents submitted by parties after the date of this Order. 3. Mr. Allen shall comply with all provisions of the Commission’s regulations, 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8, related to the service and electronic filing of documents. 4. Mr. Allen shall adhere to the procedural schedule set forth in the Commission’s November 17, 2021 Order and as amended by subsequent Orders. 5. Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8(9), within seven days of entry of this Order, Mr. Allen shall file a written statement with the Commission that: a. Certifies that he, or his agent, possesses the facilities to receive electronic transmissions; and b. Sets forth the electronic mail address to which all electronic notices and messages related to this proceeding should be served.

Western Pocahontas Properties Request for Intervention

Data Request

Kentucky Power Company’s response to Volney Brent Allen’s motion to intervene.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

Kentucky Power Companys response to the motion of Chalmer Allen for Intervention.

Lerah M Scott Kentucky Power

Brent Allen Supplement to Request for Intervention

Order Entered: 1. The procedural schedule set forth in the Appendix to this Order shall be followed. 2. Any party filing a paper with the Commission shall file an electronic copy in accordance with the electronic filing procedures set forth in 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8. Electronic documents shall be in portable document format (PDF), shall be searchable, and shall be appropriately bookmarked. The Commission directs the parties to the Commission’s July 22, 2021 Order in Case No. 2020-00085 regarding filings with the Commission.

Brent Allen Request for Intervention

Chalmer D. Allen Request for Intervention

Order Entered: 1. Kentucky Power’s motion is granted. 2. The caption of this proceeding is amended to include Breathitt County, Kentucky.

20211109_PSC No Deficiency Letter.pdf

Kentucky Power Company filing of Application, Exhibits, Direct Testimony and Motion for Confidential Treatment.

Scott E. Bishop Kentucky Power Company

Kentucky Power Company filing a supplemental notice of Intent.

Scott E. Bishop Kentucky Power Company

Kentucky Power Company filing a motion for leave to file an amended notice of intent and for deviation from the requirement of 807 KAR 5:120 and file amended notice of intent.

Scott E. Bishop Kentucky Power Company

Kentucky Power Company filing a Notice of Intent.

Scott E. Bishop Kentucky Power Company

20210831_PSC Acknowledgment Letter.pdf

Kentucky Power Company Notice of Intent to File an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct a 138 kV Transmission Line and Associated Facilities in Floyd and Knott Counties, Kentucky(Garrett Area Improvements 138 kV Tr