The Alliance is providing information here for your assistance and convenience to help further your journey to understand what the PUCT and ERCOT are quickly moving forward to implement across Texas open lands, wild rivers, and personal homesteads.

1. Timeline – this is a flowchart provided by Oncor which describes the process, regardless of whether or not Oncor, LCRA or CPS Energy is the energy provider.

--a. A CRITICAL TIME IS COMING SOON. After the energy delivery companies make recommendations on placement of the lines, they submit to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application. This CCN is the energy delivery company stating their plan to take land from landowners for purpose of the new transmission line. This is the first stage in the EMINENT DOMAIN FILING.

--b. If the plans for CCN are accepted by the PUC, the energy delivery companies then send out letters to landowners via first class mail whose land is crossed by a proposed route. There will also be letters sent to any property owner who has a habitable structure within 500 feet of the centerline of the Project. Addresses are determined per the appropriate County Tax Appraisal record. There is NO requirement for the letters to be sent certified. Once the letters are mailed, landowners AND affected and interested citizens have 30 days to respond and apply to be Intervenors. This is an opportunity that citizens have to express concerns regarding placement of the lines backed up by facts and data. Please see the following forms. THE ABILITY TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO BE AN INTERVENOR MUST BE FILED WITHIN THE 30-DAY PERIOD AFTER THE LETTERS ARE MAILED FIRST CLASS, INCLUDING TIME IN TRANSIT IN MAIL DELIVERY. THE ENERGY DELIVERY COMPANY IS UNDER NO LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO MAIL CERTIFIED OR DETERMINE IF YOUR LETTER WAS RECEVIED, DELAYED OR LOST. THEREFORE, YOU NEED TO ACTIVELY PURSUE THE RELEVANT WEBSITE OF THE ENERGY DEVELOPER BY GOING TO THE PUC WEBSITE OFTEN OR THE RELEVANT DEVELOPER. IT HAS BEEN ESTIMATED THAT THESE LETTERS ARE TO BE SENT IN THE LAST HALF OF NOVEMBER OR VERY EARLY DECEMBER. THIS COULD CHANGE, SO YOU HAVE TO CHECK OFTEN WITH THE PUC. IT IS CONSIDERED BY THE PUC TO BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. See www.puc.texas.gov. See respective websites for Oncor, LCRA and CPS Energy. Go to this PUC link to learn the process for Intervenor. https://www.puc.texas.gov/agency/rulesnlaws/participate/

--c. Letters were sent to Landowners and affected property owners this past summer. JUST BECAUSE YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A LETTER THIS SUMMER DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ONE AFTER THE CCN IS APPROVED BY PUC. After the public meetings were held, the lines which were proposed may change. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW THIS PROCESS IF YOU THINK THERE IS ANY POSSIBLITY YOU COULD BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THESE ROUTES.

--d. Also commencing at this time is an 180-day period to have hearings regarding those accepted by PUC to be Intervenors. After this 180-day period (which encompasses the 30-day period for letters to be received and Intervenor forms filed), the contested route will go to an Administrative Judge. Please refer to the Oncor flowchart included in this packet.

--e. PLEASE NOTE – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A LANDOWNER OR RECEIVE A LETTER TO BE AN INTERVENOR. PLEASE SEE NEXT ATTACHMENT REGARDING APPLICATION TO BE AN INTERVENOR.

--f. Intervenor - All landowners should be intervenors. There are two levels - direct testimony and statement of position. Direct testimony carries more weight but you also have to be prepared to deliver more to the court in the way of your evidence for your position. People who are not directly affected can also be intervenors. You have to be able to stand up and make your case and produce evidence to back it up. You can be part of the conversation and ask questions in court.

--g. There is much detailed work to be done to participate in these areas to protect your land. Do not delay. Be prepared. If you have engaged an attorney to assist you, they will receive notice as well and understand these dates and procedures.

2. Overview on How to be an Intervenor for Landowner or Non-Landowner. Click the hyperlink to access the outline prepared by Alliance volunteers to help assist you.

3. PUC form for Intervenor https://ftp.puc.texas.gov/public/puct-info/industry/electric/forms/ccn/intervene.pdf

4. Email guidelines to reach out to Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Historical Commission. (This PDF was passed onto us by landowners fighting in Menard County regarding the proposed route across the San Saba River Basin. Please adapt to your situation. There is great info in there.)

5. PUC Calendar - https://www.puc.texas.gov/agency/calendar/

6. Project Timeline - The project is already underway, with several key milestones scheduled. Please note this is fluid. We will do our best to stay updated alongside you.

--a. January-May 2025: Identification of preliminary alternative route segments.

--b. April 2025: PUC orders LCRA TSC and Oncor to build the 765-kV line.

--c. June 2025: Public open houses for public feedback.

--d. Late Fall/Winter 2025: Filing of joint application with PUC to amend Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs).

--e. Winter/Early Spring 2026: PUC review and processing of application.

--f. Summer 2026: PUC decision and final route determination expected.

--g. Summer 2030: Estimated project in-service date.