(a) Upon receipt of any NOI that complies with section 85-1.2 of this Subpart and which does not contain a request that it be reviewed under section 85-1.7 of this Subpart, the commission will determine, within 30 days of filing, whether there is a substantial public interest which requires the line(s) to be reviewed under section 85-1.7.

(b) If the commission determines that review under section 85-1.7 of this Subpart is not required, it will certify the proposed line. Failure to act within 30 days will constitute a certificate.

(c) If the commission determines that review of any line(s) is required under section 85-1.7 of this Subpart, it will conduct such review, serving copies of the NOI on other appropriate persons.

(d) If any NOI complies with section 85-1.2 of this Subpart, and contains a request that it be reviewed under section 85-1.7 of this Subpart, a substantial public interest will be deemed to exist and the commission will review the line under section 85-1.7.