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CAPEVINCENTWINDFARM PUBLICINVOLVEMENTPROGRAM(PIP)
MONTHLYTRACKINGREPORTPIPACTIVITIES
Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)Activity
InformationProvided
atPIP
Activity
Summary
of
Feedback
Received
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponse
to
Feedback
July2012
17Jul12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithRegional6Office
ofNewYorkStateDepartmentof
EnvironmentalConservation
(DEC)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Discussionofrisktostatelistedthreatenedandendangered
(T&E)species
EncouragedtousedatacollectedbytheDECwithinthe
projectareaaswellasdata
collectedduringsurveys
conductedbyCVWFtorevise
layoutinrespecttolocationsof
statelisted
T&E
species
observations
Requestforturbinearray,whenavailable,toincludespecies
information
Itemstakenunderadvisementandrevisedturbinearraywill
leveragelatestdataavailable
September2012
14Sep12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithU.S.ArmyCorpsof
Engineers(USACE)andU.S.Fish
&WildlifeService(USFWS)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposed
turbine
array
DiscussionofrisktoT&Especiesand/orprotected
species
Encouragedtoevaluatedifferent
options
to
minimize
impactsfromproject
Requestforturbinearray,whenavailable,toincludespecies
information
Itemstakenunderadvisementand
revised
turbine
array
will
evaluateoptionstominimize
impact
17Sep12 PublicInvolvementPlan
PublicInvolvement
Program
(PIP)submittedtotheNewYork
DepartmentofPublicofPublic
Service(DPS)
Programdescribes:
Consultationwithaffectedagencies
and
other
stakeholders
Activitiesdesignedtoeducatethepublic
DPSprovidedwrittencommentsonOctober17,2012
PIPrevisedandsubmittedtoDPSonNovember16,2012
17Sep12 Notification
CVWFnotificationtoall
stakeholders
NotificationofPIPsubmittal toDPS
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
17Sep12 PublicEducation
Projectnewsletterdistributedto
allstakeholders
Projectstatusupdate OverviewoftheArticle10
permittingprocess
ProjectTeamContactinformation
28Sep12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithOfficeofParks,
RecreationandHistoric
Preservation(OPRHP)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Summaryofculturalresourcesstudiescompletedtodate
Requestforconsolidatedreporting/studies
Requestforrevisedviewshedanalysistoaddresslatest
turbine
Recommend0.5miletransmissionlineAPE
RecommendincorporatingNewYorkArchaeologicalCouncil
Standards(1994)intoworkplan
forarcheologicalsurveywork
RecommendengagingtheOnondagaNationearlyinthe
consultation
process
Consolidatedreportswillbeprepared
Revisedviewshedanalysistobecompletedusinglatestturbine
heightanda1mile,insteadofa
0.5mile,
transmission
line
APE
NewYorkArchaeologicalCouncilStandards(1994)willbe
incorporatedintoworkplanfor
archaeologicalsurveys
ProjectsitevisitundertakenbyFaithkeeperandSection106
representativefortheOnondaga
Nation
Sept12 StakeholderConsultation/Public
Education
CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
October2012
18Oct12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithNewYork
DepartmentofPublicService
(DPS)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
DiscussedPIPplancomments Opportunitytoseekclarityon
someelementsofArticle10
Process
Providedclarificationoncommentssubmittedon
originalPIPsubmission
Reinforcedimportanceofengagementwithall
stakeholders
PIPrevisedandsubmittedtoDPSon11/16/2012
CVWFcontinuestopursueacomprehensivestakeholder
engagementprocessconsistent
withtherequirementsofPIP
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
23Oct12 StakeholderParticipation
PublicMeetingwithCape
VincentTown
and
Planning
Boards,TownofLymeBoard
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Solicitedinputandquestions
fromthe
local
elected
officials
ofCapeVincentandLyme
Outlinedhistoricandfuturepublicoutreachactivities
includingannouncementof
dedicatedprojectwebsite
DescribedtheArticle10process,howstakeholderswill
beable
to
participate
in
the
preapplicationandthe
certificationandcompliance
processes
BoardMembersaskedQuestions
regarding:
Proposedprojectlayout Pasthistoryofthedevelopment
process
Currentzoninglaws TheArticle10process
ContinuetoengagewithTownstosolicitconstructivefeedback
Oct12 StakeholderConsultation/Public
Education
Cape
Vincent
Project
Office
open
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
ProjectFactSheet
The
Article
10
permitting
processfactsheets
November2012
1Nov12 Notification
CVWFBusinessDeveloper
notificationtoallstakeholders
NotificationfdetailsofOpenHousemeetingonNovember
10
7Nov12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithOPRHP,DECand
DPS
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
DiscussedProposedVisualImpactAssessment(VIA)
Protocol
ReviewedvisualpoliciesfortheNYSDECVisualPolicyandDPS
Article10requirements
DECandDPSrequestVIAandassessmentofhistoric
architecturetobeaddressed
together
ProposedprotocoladdressesboththeDPSandtheDEC
policiesandrecommendations
willbeincorporatedintorevised
VisualImpactAssessment
Protocolandwillbeprovidedin
PSSforpubliccomment
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
Outreachforvisualsimulationlocationsshouldincludeinput
fromhostmunicipalities
Selectedsimulationlocationsthatwerepreviouslysimulated
fortheSt.LawrenceWindFarm
andCapeVincentWindFarm
shouldbeincluded
8Nov12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithDepartmentof
State(DOS)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
ClarityrequestedofApplicableState
Coastal
Policies
VillageofCapeVincenthasidentifiedseverallocalaccess
pointsitdeemstobesignificant
andscenic
Suggestedreviewingapplicabilityofpolicies19,23,
24,25,26
Includedirectandindirectimpactstowaterquality
ReviewapplicableLocalWaterfrontRevitalization
Programs,e.g.,
Cape
Vincent
Recommendationswillbeincorporatedintoproposed
CoastalZoneConsistency
Analysis
8Nov12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithDEC
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
ClarityrequestedofApplicableStatePermits
ReviewedArticle10requirementsincludinglevelof
detailandformatforthe
informationprovided
RecommendmeetingtodiscusspotentialEnvironmentalJustice
area,
if
applicable
MeetingtobescheduledwithNYSDECOfficeofEnvironmental
Justice,ifapplicable
9Nov12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithOnondagaNation
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Summaryofculturalresourcesstudiescompletedtodate
RequestedPhase1AandPhase1Breportsaspackage,when
available
Expressedinterestinhavingarchaeologicalmonitorpresent
whenconstructionistotake
placenearareaspreviously
assessedas
being
sensitive
for
ReportswillbesenttoOnondagaNationaspackage,
whenavailable
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
culturalresources
10Nov12 StakeholderConsultation/Pre
application
Activity
OpenHouseMeetingatCape
VincentRecreationPark
Inordertoencourageasmany
stakeholdersaspossibleto
attend,newspaper
advertisementspublicizing
the
OpenHouseMeetingwere
placedin:
PennySaver/WatertownDaily
Times/ThousandIslandSun
Theinformationwasalsoplaced
onYNNsonlinecommunity
calendarand
Fox
News
Watertownsonlinecommunity
calendar
About BP
Project
Overview
including
proposedturbinearray
Article10Process IntervenorFundsforMunicipal
andLocalParties
EconomicBenefits BPSafetyStandards Sound HowWindTurbinesWork TurbineTransportation Transmission
DesiretolearnmoreabouttheArticle
10
process
and
intervenorfunds
Furtherunderstandingoftheproposedlayout
InformationalboardsandProject
fact
sheets
from
the
eventwerepostedonthe
ProjectWebsite
AnArticle10workshoptobeheldinCapeVincentin
December2012andafollowup
intervenorfundingworkshopto
beheldinJanuary2013
ProjectmappostedtoWebsite ProjectmaplocatedatCape
VincentWindFarmproject
office
19Nov12 EstablishmentofDedicated
ProjectWebsite
LaunchofdedicatedCape
VincentWindFarmWebsite:
www.capevincentwindfarm.com
ContactinformationforCVWF(email,phonenumberand
mailingaddress)
Linksto:o DPSArticle10Public
InformationCoordinator
o SitingBoardhomepageo Casespecificdocuments
IntervenorFundingprocess(includingdollaramountsof
fundingavailableforeach
phaseoftheProject)
Projectspecificinformation
AsofendofFebruary2013,therehavebeenover1,000
uniquevisitorstothewebsite
ProjectWebsiteupdatedregularlytoprovideinformation
onpreapplicationactivitiesto
encouragestakeholdersto
participateattheearliestopportunity. E.g.Advertising
PublicEducationWorkshopon
Article10permittingprocess
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
MapoftheproposedProject Schedulefor:
o Dates,times andlocationsof
in
person
outreach
events
o Keymilestones19Nov12 Notification
CVWFnotificationtoall
stakeholders
NotificationofPIPfiling
28Nov12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithTheodoreKusnierz,
DirectorintheofficeofSenator
PattyRitchie
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Recommendationtocontinuetoengagewithallstakeholders
Continuetoengagewithalllocalstakeholderstosolicit
constructivefeedback
28Nov12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithAssemblywoman
AddieRussell
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposed
turbine
array
Recommendationtocontinuetoengage
with
all
stakeholders
Continuetoengagewithalllocalstakeholders
to
solicit
constructivefeedback
Nov12 StakeholderConsultation/Public
Education
CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbine
array
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
OpenHousemeetingdisplayboards
December2012
5Dec12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithNewYorkState
DepartmentofAgriculture&
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
OverviewofturbinearrayinrelationtoDepartmentof
Recommendminimizingimpactstofarmersbysiting
infrastructureinlocationsthat
avoidthecreationofun
Guidelineshavebeenutilizedindesigninglatestprojectlayout
andrecommendations
providedwillbefactoredinto
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
Markets Agriculture&Markets
GuidelinesforAgricultural
MitigationforWindPower
Projects
farmableareas
futureprojectlayoutrevisions
5Dec12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithNewYorkState
EnergyResearch&Development
Authority(NYSERDA)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
General questionsaskedaboutthe
project:
Providedinformationabouttheprocurementprocess
EncouragetheprojecttoleverageNYgoodsandservices
ContinuetoengageNYSERDAasprojectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
ProjectwillcontinuetoevaluateNYgoodsandservices
aspartoftheProject
5Dec12 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithNewYork
DepartmentofTransportation
(DOT)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Overviewofproposedwindfarmequipmentdeliveryand
constructionroutes
ProjectwouldneedDOTpermit(s)forroadimprovement
andparkingpermit(s)
Projecttoconsiderloadsforpostedandunpostedbridges
ContinuetoengageDOTandCountyasprojectadvances
throughpermittingprocess
6Dec12 Preapplicationactivity
PublicEducationalWorkshopon
theArticle10permittingprocess
Inordertoencourageasmany
stakeholdersaspossibleto
attendthepreapplication
activity,newspaper
advertisementspublicizingthe
Workshopwere
placed
in:
WatertownDailyTimes25Nov
ThousandIslandSun28Nov
Theinformationwasalsoplaced
onYNNsonlinecommunity
calendar,theFoxNews
Watertownsonlinecommunity
calendar,and
detailed
on
the
SummaryofArticle10Processincluding:
o PreApplicationPhaseandthePreliminaryScoping
Statement
o ApplicationPhaseo AdministrativeHearingand
DiscoveryPhase
o RecommendedDecisionPhase
o SitingBoardDecisionPhaseo CompliancePhase
DesiretolearnmoreabouttheArticle
10
permitting
process
Addedalinktoprojectwebsitethat
connects
to
DPS
website
on
Article10FAQs
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
CVWFwebsite
12Dec
12
Public
Education
Secondproject newsletter
distributedtoallstakeholders
Projectstatusupdate Launchofdedicatedproject
Website
SummaryofOpenHouseMeeting
SummaryofArticle10Workshop
ContactinformationforProjectTeam
Dec12 StakeholderConsultation/Public
Education
CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
OpenHousemeetingdisplayboards
January2013
15Jan13 Notification
CVWFnotificationtoall
stakeholders
NotificationofIntervenorFundingWorkshoptobeheld
onJanuary23,2013
22Jan13 StakeholderParticipation
PublicMeetingwithCape
VincentTownandPlanning
Boards,TownofLymeBoard
Identifyspecificissuesandsolicit
input
Reviewofstudiescompletedtodate
ReviewoflocallawsandordinancesthattheSiting
Boardcoldelectnottoapply
Disseminateinformationandgatherinformationtoassistin
thePIP
process,
PSS
document
Identifyconcernsregardingpotential
adverse
environmentalimpacts,
recommendedstudies,and
otherissues
Itemstakenunderadvisementand
will
be
addressed
in
PSS
submittal
Copiesofrequestedmaterialstobeprovided
ContinuetoengagewithTownstosolicitconstructivefeedback
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
andArticle10application
22Jan13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithVillageofCape
VincentBoardandTownofCape
VincentliaisontoVillage
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Importanceofpublicoutreach Howtoparticipateinthe
Article10process
DescriptionofIntervenorFunding
Descriptionofgoalsofoutreach
SolicitedinputandquestionsfromtheVillageBoardand
TownofCapeVincentBoard
memberservingasliaisonto
Village
Questionsregarding:
Proposedprojectlayout Pasthistoryofthedevelopment
process
Currentzoninglaws TheArticle10process
Copies ofrequestedmaterialstobeprovided,includingcopiesof
revisedPIP
ContinuetoengagewithVillagetosolicitconstructivefeedback
23Jan13 Preapplicationactivity
PublicEducationalWorkshopon
theArticle10IntervenorFunding
process
Inordertoencourageasmany
stakeholdersaspossibleto
attend
the
pre
application
activity,newspaper
advertisementspublicizingthe
Workshopwereplacedin:
WatertownDailyTimes
ThousandIslandSun
Pennysaver
Theinformationwasalsoplaced
Explainpreapplicationandapplication
intervenor
funding
Explainwhoiseligible Discusstheprocess Answerquestionsaboutthe
intervenorfundingprocess
DesiretolearnmoreabouttheIntervenor
Funding
process
Descriptionofgoalsofoutreach Workshoppresentation
materialsaddedtotheproject
website
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
onYNNsonlinecommunity
calendar,theFoxNews
Watertownsonlinecommunity
calendar,and
detailed
on
the
CVWFwebsite
23Jan13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithTownofCape
VincentFireDepartment,Town
SupervisorofCapeVincent,and
PlanningBoardChairmanof
CapeVincent
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Informationregardingthe Article10permittingprocess Discussfireandsafety
measuresand
equipment/resourcesavailable
toaddress
Teamwillrequiretrainingbeforeconstructionstartupandclose
coordinationtoensureabilityto
respond
Itemstakenunderadvisement ContinuetoengagewithTown
ofCapeVincentFireDepartment
tosolicitconstructivefeedback
SchedulefollowupmeetingwithCountyrespondersforbroader
discussion
Jan13 StakeholderConsultation/Public
Education
CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
OpenHousemeetingdisplayboards
Jan13 StakeholderConsultation
NewYorkStateOfficeof
GeneralServices(OGS);
consultationsinDecember2012
andJanuary2013.
Projectstatusupdateincludingprojectmapanddetail
regardingcrossingthe
ChaumontRiverwiththe
generatorinterconnectionline.
LandunderwatertheChaumontRiveratpointofproposed
interconnectiongeneratortie
lineisnotownedbytheStateof
NewYork/OGSpermit
OGSpermit,licenseoreasementforcrossingtheChaumontRiver
notnecessary
February2013
05Feb13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithNewYork
DepartmentofHealth(DOH)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Discussionofpotentialsignificantadversehealth
impacts
Looktocurrentscientificliteraturefordetermining
potentialhealthimpacts
Projectwillneedpostconstructionnoiseevaluation
studyperformedtoestablish
conformancewithoperational
noisedesign
goals
CVWF willreviewcurrentscientificliteraturein
determiningpotentialhealth
impacts
Projectwillperformpostconstructionnoiseevaluation
studytoestablishconformance
withoperational
noise
design
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
goals
ContinuetoengageDOHasprojectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
05Feb13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithOPRHP
Projectstatusupdate Updateonmeetingwith
OnondagaNation
Discussionregardingapproachforculturalstudies
OPRHPwouldneedtoseeaworkplanoutliningproposed
fieldeffort,whichshouldbe
coordinatedwithOnondaga
Nation
CVWFwilldevelopaworkplanforproposedarchaeological
fieldwork,whichwillbe
coordinatedwithOnondaga
Nation
06Feb13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithJeffersonCounty
FarmBureau
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
QuestionsregardingtheArticle10permittingprocess
RecognitionofbenefitsCVWFwouldprovidetofarmers
JeffersonCountyFarmBureauwouldliketobekeptuptodate
onprojectactivities
ProvidedwebsiteinformationJeffersonCountyFarmBureau
tobeaddedtostakeholder
mailinglist
06Feb13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithTownofLymeFire
Department
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
QuestionregardingtheArticle10permittingprocess
Discussfireandsafetymeasuresand
equipment/resourcesavailable
toaddress
Teamwillrequiretrainingbefore
construction
start
and
closecoordinationtoensure
abilitytorespond
Itemstakenunderadvisement ContinuetoengagewithTown
ofLymeFireDepartmentto
solicitconstructivefeedback
SchedulefollowupmeetingwithCountyrespondersfor
broaderdiscussion
20Feb13 StakeholderConsultation
NationalTelecommunications
andInformationAdministration
(NTIA)
Projectdetailswereprovidedto
NTIA
FormalreviewbyNITAclearedthe
project
of
concerns
regardingturbineplacement
locatedinthearea
NoadditionalNTIAoutreachactivities
scheduled
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
Feb13 StakeholderConsultation/Public
Education
CapeVincent
Project
Office
open
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
OpenHousemeetingdisplayboards
March2013
4Mar
13
StakeholderCorrespondence
Letterto
Mayor
of
Frontenac
Islands(Canada)
AsfollowuptoFeb.16,2013correspondence,provided
letterconfirming
that
Mayor
is
onthelistofstakeholders
receivingupdates.
7Mar13
StakeholderCorrespondence
LettertoMayorofVillageof
CapeVincent
AsfollowuptoJan.22,2013meeting,providedadditional
materials,including:
CopyofPIP InformationregardingIntervenorfunding Followupregarding
decommissioningactivities
ConfirmedthatVillageisonthestakeholderlist
14&20
Mar13
StakeholderConsultation
LetterstoMayorofVillageof
Chaumont
Projectstatusupdate Largemapofproject Article10overview Intervenorfundingoverview Adhocmemberprocess
overview
Timelinefornextsteps
Appreciativeofinformationprovided
InterestedinlearningmoreabouttheArticle10process
Wouldliketoseemoredetailedmapofproposedgenerator
interconnectionlineroute
ProvidedcopyofPIP,overviewofArticle10,ProjectFactSheets
ProvidedoverallProjectmapaswellasdetailedmapof
potentialgenerator
interconnectionlinealong
CountyRoute179inVillageof
Chaumont
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
21Mar13
StakeholderCorrespondence
LettertoSupervisorofTownof
CapeVincent
AsfollowuptoMar.20,2013correspondence,provided
responseletterindicating
availabilityfor
meeting
in
secondhalfofApril2013.
Towndeclinedmeetinginfavoroffocusingonrespondingto
PSSsubmittal
29Mar13
PreliminaryScopingStatement
PreliminaryScopingStatement
(PSS)submittedtotheNewYork
Departmentof
Public
Service
(DPS)andcopiesprovidedto
othermandatoryrecipientsas
pertheArticle10regulations.
PSSdescribes:
Descriptionofproposedprojectanditsenvironmental
setting
Potentiallysignificantadverseenvironmental/healthimpacts:o Statewideelectricalsystemo Ecology,air,groundand
surfacewater,wildlife,and
habitat
o Publichealthandsafetyo Cultural,historicaland
recreationalresources
o Transportation,communication,utilities
o Noiseandvibrationo Socioeconomiceffectso Visualimpactso Electricmagneticfieldso Wetlands
Twentyonedaypubliccommentperiodstartingfrom
dayofPSSsubmittalandclosing
onApril19,2013
CVWPisreviewingcommentsandpreparingasummaryof
responsestomaterial
commentsreceived. Such
summarywill
be
released
on
May10,2013,withinthe21day
responseperiodprescribedin
theArticle10regulations.
Mar13
StakeholderConsultation
NewYorkStateDivisionof
HomelandSecurityand
EmergencyServices(Homeland
Security);consultationsin
December2012,February2013,
Projectstatusupdate Article10process SafetyandSecurity
HomelandSecuritydevelopingaprotocolforproviding
commentsonArticle10projects
ContinuetoupdateHomelandSecurityasregardingsecurity
plans.
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
andMarch2013.
April2013
9Apr13 Preapplicationactivity
PublicEducationalWorkshopon
thePreliminaryScoping
Statementandadditional
informationregardingthe
IntervenorFundingprocess
Inordertoencourageasmany
stakeholdersaspossibleto
attendthepreapplication
activity,newspaper
advertisementspublicizingthe
Workshopwere
placed
in:
WatertownDailyTimesand
ThousandIslandSun.
Theinformationwasalsoplaced
onYNNsonlinecommunity
calendar,theFoxNews
Watertownsonline
community
calendar,anddetailedonthe
CVWFwebsite
ProvideinformationaboutthePreliminaryScopingStatement
ExplainnextstepsintheArticle10process
Describehowtosubmitcomments
on
the
Preliminary
ScopingStatement
DescribehowtoapplyforIntervenorfunding
Provideprintedmaterials,includingDPSGuideto
IntervenorFunding,Intervenor
Fundingapplication,Quick
FactsAboutthePSSand
IntervenorFunding,
and
public
commentsheets.
DesiretolearnmoreaboutthePSScontents,optionsfor
submittingcommentsonthe
PSS,and
IntervenorFundingprocessQuestions
regarding:
map
formatandcontents; futureof
theprojectownership
Encouragedfeedbackregardingmorespecificityfordetails
soughtonmap
Explainedprojectownershipdoesnotaltertimelineforthe
Project
Workshoppresentationmaterialsaddedtotheproject
website
10Apr13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithNewYorkEmpire
StateDevelopment(ESD)
Projectstatus updateincludingproposedturbinearray
Discussionofeconomicdevelopmentbenefits
associatedwiththeProject
RecognitionofbenefitsCVWFwouldbringtocommunity,
landowners,andNYS
Continuetoprovideupdatesonprojectactivities
Providedcontactinformation ContinuetoengageESDas
projectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
2May13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithJeffersonCounty
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Discussionofeconomicdevelopment
benefits
associatedwiththeProject
Discussionofprojectplacementinrelationtoroads
WorkwithCVWPonroadcrossingagreementsand/or
othersitingissues
Continuetoprovideupdatesonprojectactivities
Providedcontactinformation Willprovideadditional
materialsforCountyreview
regardingroads
ContinuetoengageCountyasprojectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
9May13 StakeholderConsultation
FederalAviationAdministration
FAAfilingsandlightingplanwassubmitted
FAAreviewisunderway AwaitingresponsefromFAA
22May13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwiththeOfficeof
SenatorPattyRitchie
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearray
Article10overview Intervenorfundingoverview Discussionofeconomic
developmentbenefits
associatedwith
the
Project
Timelinefornextsteps
RecognitionofbenefitsCVWFwouldbringtocommunity,
landowners,andNYS
Continuetoprovideupdatesonprojectactivities
Providedcontactinformation Continuetoengagewith
SenatorRitchiesofficeas
projectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
22May13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithTownofBrownville
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposedturbinearrayand
technology
Article10overview Intervenorfundingoverview Discussionofeconomic
developmentbenefits
associatedwiththeProject
Timelinefornextsteps
Requestedcopiesofthelargeprojectmap
Identifiedapointofhigherelevationthatcouldbesubject
tovisualimpact
Continuetoprovideupdatesonproject
activities
Providedcontactinformation Providedcopiesofthelarge
projectmap
Willincludepointofhigherelevationinviewshedmapping
analysis
June2013
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
activity,newspaper
advertisementspublicizingthe
OutreachMeetingwereplaced
in:Watertown
Daily
Times
and
ThousandIslandSun
Theinformationwasalsoplaced
onYNNsonlinecommunity
calendar,theFoxNews
Watertownsonlinecommunity
calendar,anddetailedonthe
CVWF
website
law;landownersinvolvedinthe
project;map;meetingswith
Stateagencies;timeline;visual
simulationlocations;
stipulation
process
28Jun13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingtodiscussPreliminary
ScopingStatement(PSS)
responseswithNYSDepartment
ofPublicService
DialogueregardingPSSresponsesforpublicoutreach
andExhibits5,8,9,10
DPSprovidedclarificationregardingPSSresponses
Applicationwillbeupdatedtoaddressfeedbackreceived
July2013
1Jul13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingwithU.S.Fish&Wildlife
Service(FWS)
Projectupdate,includingpermittingstatus
DiscussionofpotentialimpactstoT&Eandotherimportant
species
Encouragedtocontinuetoavoidandminimizeimpacts
Receivedinformationregardingpermitapproachfor
considerationinproject
planning
Itemstakenunderadvisement,andwillcontinuetoevaluate
optionstominimizeimpact
ContinuetoengageFWSasprojectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
2Jul13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingtodiscussPreliminary
ScopingStatement(PSS)
responseswithNYSDepartment
ofPublicService
DialogueregardingPSSresponses
for
public
outreach
andExhibits6,11,12,13,18,
21,23,25,29,38,39
DPSprovidedclarificationregarding
PSS
responses
Applicationwillbeupdatedtoaddress
feedback
received
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19/22
19
Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
2Jul13 StakeholderConsultation
U.S.DepartmentofDefense
Clearinghouse
ProjectdetailswereprovidedtoDoDClearinghouse
FormalreviewbyFAAAirspaceSpecialistclearedtheprojectof
concernsregardingmilitary
airspaceor
flight
operations
NoadditionalDoDoutreachactivitiesscheduled
9Jul13 StakeholderConsultation
MeetingtodiscussPreliminary
ScopingStatement(PSS)
responsewithNewYorkState
Department
of
Environmental
Conservation
DialogueregardingPSSresponsesforExhibits22,23,
28
Projectupdate,includingpermittingstatus
Discussion
of
potential
impacts
toT&Eandotherimportant
speciesandhabitat
Encouragedtocontinuetoavoidandminimizeimpacts
Receivedinformationregardingpermitapproachfor
considerationinproject
planning
Itemstakenunderadvisement,andwillcontinuetoevaluate
optionstominimizeimpact
ContinuetoengageDECasprojectadvancesthrough
permitting
process
23Jul13 StakeholderConsultation
Conferencecalltodiscuss
potentialstipulationswithTown
ofLyme,includingNewYork
StateDepartments
of
Public
ServiceandEnvironmental
Conservation
ReviewedPreliminaryScopingStatementresponsesand
areas/topicsforpotential
stipulations
Largemapswouldbehelpful Evaluatedzoninglawto
determinewhichsectionsare
applicableandiftheyare
substantiveorproceduralin
nature
Encouragedtocontinuetoexploringoptionsfor
undergroundgentielineand
reiteratedotherconcernsraised
inPSScomments
LargemapsweresenttoLymeinAugust
Lymeprovidedadditionalinformationtotakeunder
considerationinproject
development
26Jul
13
Stakeholder
Consultation
Conferencecalltodiscuss
potentialstipulationswithNew
YorkStateDepartmentof
Agriculture&Markets
ReviewedPreliminaryScopingStatementresponses Encouragedtocontinuetoavoidandminimizeimpacts Reiterateddesireforapplicant
toadheretowindguidelines
Itemstakenunderadvisement,andwillcontinuetoevaluateoptionstominimizeimpactand
adheretowindguidelines
ContinuetoengageAg&Mktsasprojectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
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Date PublicInvolvementProgram
(PIP)ActivityInformationProvided
atPIPActivitySummaryofFeedbackReceived
SummaryofActionsTaken
inResponsetoFeedback
August2013
16Aug13 StakeholderConsultation
Conferencecall
to
discuss
visual
resourceswithNewYorkState
DepartmentofPublicService
andStateHistoricPreservation
Office
Reviewedhowtoincludeeligiblehistoricstructuresin
thevisual
resource
assessment.
Encouragedtoincludeeligiblehistoricstructuresinthevisual
resourceassessment
ContinuetoengagewithNewYorkStateDepartmentofPublic
Serviceand
State
Historic
PreservationOfficeonvisual
resources
21Aug13 PublicEducation
Projectsummernewsletter
mailedto
stakeholders
and
all
residentsoftheTownofCape
VincentandLyme(thatincludes
ChaumontandThreeMileBay).
Projectstatusupdate OverviewoftheArticle10
permittingprocess
TimelineofArticle10permittingprocessmilestones
thathavebeenattainedbythe
CapeVincentWindFarm
(CVWF)projectteamsincewe
begantheprocessin
September2012.
NextstepsintheArticle10process
ProjectTeamcontactinformation
Encouragedtocontinuetoavoidandminimizeimpacts
Reiterateddesireforapplicantto
adhere
to
wind
guidelines
Itemstakenunderadvisement,andwillcontinuetoevaluate
optionstominimizeimpactand
adhereto
wind
guidelines
ContinuetoengageAg&Mktsasprojectadvancesthrough
permittingprocess
29Aug13 PublicInvolvementand
OutreachPlan
ScenicResourceSurvey
distributedtolocalcommunity
groupsandallresidentsofthe
Townof
Cape
Vincent,
and
the
TownofLyme..
Surveyprovidedinhardcopyandelectronicformatto
ensuremaximumoutreach
Surveysolicitsopinionsonwhichplaceswithinthe
TownsofCapeVincentand
Lymethat
are
the
most
beautifuland/orarethe
mostmemorable,aswellas
characteristicsofparticular
locationsandthelandscape.
ThesurveywillremainopenuntilSeptember15,2013
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Ongoing
Ongoing
CapeVincent
Wind
Farm
projectwebsite:
www.capevincentwindfarm.com
Onlineemailaddressprovides
opportunitytoreceivefeedback
Encourageprojecttoprovideenergylocallyratherthaninto
theNewYorkStategrid
Desiretostayinformedandbecome
part
of
list
serve
Photosonwebsitecouldbemisleading
OpenHouseeventwasinformativeandinspirational
Localmeetingsandeventsaswellasmapsprovidedhave
beenhelpful
Thoseseekingtobeaddedtothelistservehavebeenadded
Photosonwebsitehavebeenlabeledtoprovideclarity
ResponsestomaterialcommentsreceivedwillbecomepartofFrequentlyAsked
Questionsdocumenttobe
postedonthewebsite
Ongoing
Stakeholder
Consultation/Public
Education
CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen
onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday
eachweek
Project
status
update
including
proposedturbinearray
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
OpenHousemeetingdisplayboards
Ongoing
StakeholderConsultation
DiscussionswithNationalGrid
(NiagaraMohawkPower
Corporation)andNewYork
IndependentSystemOperator
(NYISO)
Projectstatusupdateincludingproposed
turbine
array
ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting
processfactsheets
OpenHousemeetingdisplayboards
Continuetoworkoninterconnection
studies
Continuetoengageindiscussions
to
facilitate
interconnectionprocess
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Futureoutreach
Partiestoengagein2H13:
Lyme
Central
School
District
NationalOceanicandAtmospheric
Administration
SavetheRiver ThousandIsland
CentralSchoolDistrict
Futureoutreachactivities:
Article10Workshops
Workshop4
Application
Process
Workshop5Pre
Construction
Workshop6Post
Construction
CommunityOutreachMeetings
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