NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPLICATION OF MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 69KV
OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINE, PURSUANT TO
HRS SECTION 269-27.5, FOR PROJECT M0000697,
WAIKAPU 69KV LINE RELOCATION PROJECT

DOCKET NO. 2006-0157

The PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION of the STATE OF HAWAII (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 269-27.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), HEREBY GIVES NOTICE, that it will hold a public hearing on Friday, August 11, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., at Lihikai School Cafeteria (335 S. Papa Avenue, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) regarding the application of MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED (“MECO”), filed on June 13, 2006, for Commission approval of, among other things, the proposed construction of a 69 kilovolt (“kV”) overhead transmission line (to relocate an existing 69kV line), pursuant to Section 269-27.6(a), HRS, for its Waikapu 69kV Line Relocation project (“Proposed Project”).
The Proposed Project was initiated at the request of the landowners of the project area (Spencer Homes, Inc.; Maui Lani 100, LLC; and Kihei Gardens & Landscaping Company, LLP) and is being proposed to accommodate construction of new residential units and drainage needs for the Waikapu Gardens Subdivision and the development of future subdivisions in the area. Generally, the Proposed Project involves the relocation of a portion of the existing Waikapu 69kV transmission line (which normally serves Waikapu and Wailuku) and underbuilt 12kV Waiale Circuit 1266 to a new right-of-way on Waiale Drive, located at Waikapu, Maui, Hawaii. The current estimated cost of the Proposed Project is $1,673,000 (excluding change-over and removal costs and general excise tax payment).
The Proposed Project involves the installation of: (1) approximately 28 steel poles (ranging from 70-80 feet in height above ground); (2) 6,680 circuit feet of 556.5 KCM transmission conductors; (3) 6,680 feet of 3/O static line; (4) 6,680 circuit feet of 336.4 MCM distribution conductors; and (5) 6,680 feet of #3/O AAAC neutral conductors. Upon completion of the new steel pole line (which is designed for wind speeds of 100 miles per hour), the existing Waikapu 69kV transmission and 12kV Waiale Circuit 1266 lines which are currently installed on wooden poles will be removed (i.e., 24 wooden poles and 6,367 circuit feet of 69kV transmission and 12kV distribution conductors). For a more detailed description and information on possible temporary work being contemplated due to scheduling concerns, please refer to MECO’s application for Commission approval of the Proposed Project which is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the locations listed below.
All interested persons are urged to attend the public hearing to state their views orally, in writing, or both. Written statements may be submitted prior to or at the public hearing. Statements may be mailed or delivered to the Public Utilities Commission, 465 South King Street, #103, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. Statements may also be sent by electronic mail to the Commission’s e-mail address at Hawaii.PUC@ hawaii.gov. All written statements should reference Docket No. 2006-0157 and must include the following information: (1) name of the person submitting the written statement; (2) organization representing (if any); and (3) address of the person submitting the written statement.
Copies of MECO’s application and supporting exhibits are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the following locations:

1. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
465 South King Street, Room 103
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 586-2020

2. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
MAUI DISTRICT OFFICE
State Office Building #1
54 S. High Street, Room 218
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Phone: (808) 984-8182

3. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY
335 Merchant Street, Room 326
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 586-2800

4. MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED
210 West Kamehameha Avenue
Kahului, Hawaii 96732
Phone: (808) 871-2300

5. HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
Central Pacific Plaza, Suite 1301
220 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 543-4787

Special arrangements to accommodate persons with disabilities can be made if requested reasonably in advance by contacting the Commission’s Honolulu Office at (808) 586-2020.

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Carlito P. Caliboso
Chairman (SB05523719 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/06)