In order to build the PATH line, Allegheny & AEP need to obtain authorization from each of the states the line would cross. In West Virginia they need authorization from the WV Public Service Commission, in Virginia they need authorization from the State Corporation Commission, and in Maryland they need authorization from the MD Public Service Commission. PATH has now filed in each of those states, their direct testimony can be viewed online.

Virginia:

PATH filed with the Virginia SCC on May 19, 2009, and has been assigned Case# PUE-2009-00043. You can view the filing at http://docket.scc.virginia.gov/, by clicking on "Search Cases", enter the case number, click search, then click on the link to the case, then click on 'documents' (not 'search documents').

UPDATE: The Virginia SCC allowed PATH to withdraw its application on January 27, 2010. We expect PATH to refile some time during the summer or fall of 2010.

West Virginia:

PATH filed their application with the West Virginia Public Service Commission on May 15, 2009. The case number is 09-0770-E-CN. The filing and other relevant case details can be found on the West Virginia Public Service Commission website (search by case and then click on 'activities').

The West Virginia PSC has asked that comments in support or protests in opposition be submitted in writing to Sandra Squire, Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323. Public hearings will also be scheduled to take public comments.

UPDATE: The West Virginia PSC has extended the deadline for PATH. They expect to hold evidentiary hearings beginning in January 2011.

Maryland:

PATH has re-filed with the Maryland Public Service Commission. You can view the filing at www.psc.state.md.us/, and searching by Case Number 9223.