NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Nebraska Revised Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-1407
Friday, November 7, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
First Floor Hearing Room
Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska
Any member of the public can join the meeting “virtually” via Webex by clicking on the following link: https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m61c82135234d3a08c60e156e03e51d98 by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser. The event number (access code) is 2491 816 1486. The event password is NPRB11-7-25 (67721107) from phones and video systems).
When joining you will be prompted for your name and email. This information is used only to identify you as an attendee. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may enter your first name as “Public”, your last name as “Attendee”, and your email as PublicAttendee@nprb.gov.
If you wish to make public comments during the meeting you will need to type your name, address, and the organization you represent (if any) in the “chat.” The comment will be read to the Board. If you wish to speak, type your information in the chat and click the “raise your hand” icon. Your line will then be unmuted.
If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-408-418-9388 (not toll free). Then enter access code 2491 816 1486. Press # to continue, then enter 67721107#.
1. Roll Call of Board members.
2. Review and approval of the minutes from the September 19, 2025 meeting.* Minutes - Sept. 19, 2025.docx
3. Consider whether the Board will request the Nebraska Attorney General to authorize the Board to intervene in the Liphardt v. Lincoln Electric System lawsuit filed in the Lancaster County District Court, and request that the Board’s executive director and general counsel be designated as a Special Assistant Attorney General for purposes of the case.* Liphardt v. City of Lincoln (1) (Petition for Mandamus) Filed 9-20-25.pdf
4. Consider whether the Board will file comments in response to the proposed Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in FERC Docket No. RM26-4-000. The docket is titled “Interconnection of Large Loads to the Interstate Transmission System.” If comments will be filed the Board may establish a committee to finalize the Board’s comments.* FERC RM26-4-000 (Interconnection of Large Loads) (1) Notice Inviting Comments.pdf
5. Adjourn.*
* Action item. A vote is scheduled for or possible on this agenda item.
Note: This agenda is subject to revision. It will be continually updated until it is made final approximately one week prior to the meeting. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Friday, November 21, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
First Floor Hearing Room
Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska
Although the meeting will be held in-person, any member of the public can join the meeting “virtually” via Webex by clicking on the following link:
https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m4f5474d52d217721ed79eea4d5c0d4d6 or by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser. The event number (access code) is 2492 792 3166. The event password is NPRB11-21-25 (67721102) from phones and video systems).
When joining you will be prompted for your name and email. This information is used only to identify you as an attendee. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may enter your first name as “Public”, your last name as “Attendee”, and your email as PublicAttendee@nprb.gov.
If you wish to make public comments during the meeting you will need to type your name, address, and the organization you represent (if any) in the “chat.” The comment will be read to the Board. If you wish to speak, type your information in the chat and click the “raise your hand” icon. Your line will then be unmuted.
If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-408-418-9388 (not toll free). Then enter access code 2492 792 3166. Press # to continue, then enter 67721102#.
1. Roll Call of Board members.
2. Review and approval of the minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting.*
3. Review and acceptance of the expense reports for September and October 2025.* Budget Status Sept. 2025.pdf
4. Consider PRB-4068. This is an application filed by the Southern Public Power District for authority to construct 1.2 miles of 69 kilovolt line with 12.5 underbuilt in Merrick County near Central City. The proposed line would rebuild an existing 34.5 kV line in a new location.* PRB-4068 - Southern PPD (1.2 mile 69 kV in Merrick Co) Application.pdf
5. Consider Amended Application PRB-4063-M. This is an application filed by the Nebraska Public Power District to construct a microwave communication facility spanning 18.4 miles in southeast Holt County, Nebraska.* PRB-4063-M -- NPPD (1.5) Microwave Facility in Holt Co.) Amended Application.pdf
6. Consider whether the Board will request that the Nebraska Power Association include additional information in future Load and Capability reports pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. section 70-1025(3)(b).*
7. Consider what action, if any, the Board will take regarding a potential violation of Neb. Rev. Stat. section 70-1011 by the owner of an apartment complex in the Omaha Public Power District’s retail service area.*
8. Executive Director’s report.
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Update on Southwest Power Pool activities.
9. Adjourn.*
* Action item. A vote is scheduled for or possible on this agenda item.
Note: This agenda is subject to revision. It will be continually updated until it is made final approximately one week prior to the meeting. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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