ARM 17.20.920
ARM 17.20.920. ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES, EXPLANATION OF NEED
Cite as Mont. Admin. R. 17.20.920
(1) An application for an electric transmission line must contain an explanation of the need for the facility based on, but not limited to, one or more of the following conditions:
(a) transient stability considerations under normal or contingent operating conditions;
(b) power transfer capacity under normal or contingent operating conditions;
(c) voltage drop in the transmission or subtransmission network under normal or contingent operating conditions;
(d) reliability of service considerations; and
(e) economy considerations.