Power Line Construction Approved

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota regulators have approved

Basin Electric Power Cooperative's plans to build a power

transmission line in the northwestern part of the state.

The line will extend for 61 miles, connecting electric

substations at Williston and Tioga. Basin estimates it will cost

$24 million to build.

North Dakota's Public Service Commission approved the project's

route on Wednesday. Commissioner Tony Clark says it will help

satisfy rising demand for electricity in North Dakota's

oil-producing region. Clark says the power line also should improve

the reliability of the region's electric service.

Basin Electric is based in Bismarck. It supplies power to rural

electric co-ops.

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