In this policy memo, Sarah Mills and Madeleine Krol provide feedback on the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff’s draft application instructions and procedures for implementation of PA 233. They commend MPSC staff for inclusivity and thoughtful incorporation of stakeholder feedback, and urge swift finalization of procedures to assist those communities that are planning zoning amendments. In addition to providing annotations throughout the draft instructions, their feedback emphasizes the need for long-term community engagement in energy planning, suggesting improvements to data consistency and advocating for the integration of Master Plans into the planning process to foster early and informed community involvement.