62-17.625. Alternate Corridor Processing

(1) The Department shall reject a proposed alternate corridor if one or more of the following criteria is met: (a) The alternate does not have appropriate end points which connect to the remainder of the transmission line; (b) The quality of the filing is so poor as to make it difficult for the Department to evaluate the proposal, or (c) The information required by Section 403.5271(1)(a), F.S., has not been submitted; however, this shall be without prejudice to refile within the timeframes set forth in Section 403.5271(1), F.S. (2) Acceptance by the Department of an alternate corridor proposed for consideration pursuant to Section 403.5271(1), F.S., above shall not require the Department to support or oppose certification of such alternate corridor. (3) Acceptance by the applicant of an alternate corridor proposed for certification shall not require the applicant to support or oppose certification of such alternate corridor.