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SEQR Findings StatementsNYSDEC - Cricket Valley SEQR Findings
Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)FEIS Section 1 - Project Description
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FEIS Appendix 1-A - Comments Received on the DEIS Part 1 .pdf 5.17 MB Download
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FEIS Appendix 1-E - Temporary Use of Former Rasco Parcel .pdf 1.83 MB Download
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FEIS Appendix 3-A - Former Rasco Parcel – Temporary Work Area and Restoration Plans
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FEIS Appendix 3-B - Bog Turtle Survey .pdf 4.81 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 3-C - Updated Floodplain Map .pdf 1.14 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 3-D - Wetland Photos .pdf 2.95 MB Download
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FEIS Appendix 4-A - Updated Tables from the DEIS .pdf 65.33 KB Download
FEIS Appendix 5-A - Drawing Modifications - Project SWPPP .pdf 4.70 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 5-B - Preliminary SWPPP - Former Rasco Parcel .pdf 3.75 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 5-C - Preliminary SWPPP Remote Laydown Site .pdf 5.02 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 6-A - Lighting Plan - Former Rasco Parcel .pdf 2.54 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 6-B - Lighting Plan - Remote Laydown Site .pdf 2.20 MB Download
FEIS Appendix 6-C - Updated Traffic Impact Study .pdf 308.39
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FEIS Appendix 6-D - Route 22 Highway Improvement Plans .pdf 3.92 MB Download
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Public Service Commission (PSC) ApplicationCertificate of Public Convenience & Necessity (CPCN) Petition
CPCN Petition - Exhibits�
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
CVE DEIS_Executive Summary
CVE DEIS_Section 1 - Project Description
CVE DEIS_Section 2 - Earth Resources
CVE DEIS_Section 3 - Natural Resources
CVE DEIS_Section 4 - Air Resources
CVE DEIS_Section 5 - Water Resources
CVE DEIS_Section 6 - Community Resources
CVE DEIS_Section 7 - Alternatives
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DEIS FiguresCVE DEIS - Section 1 Figures
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CVE DEIS - Section 4 Figures
CVE DEIS - Section 5 Figures
CVE DEIS - Section 6 Figures Part 1
CVE DEIS - Section 6 Figures Part 2
CVE DEIS - Section 6 Figures Part 3
CVE DEIS - Section 6 Figures Part 4
Air Permit Application
CVE Final Title IV Permit
CVE Final Air State Facility Permit
CVE Draft Air Permit�- Revised Dec 2011
CVE Draft Air Permit�- May 2011
CVE Air Permit Application 01
CVE Air Permit Application 02 Appendix A - NYSDEC Forms
CVE Air Permit Application 03 Appendix B - Supporting Calculations
CVE Air Permit Application 04 Appendix C - Monitoring Protocol and Agency Correspondence
CVE Air Permit Application 05 Appendix D - Modeling Support
CVE Air Permit Application 06 Appendix E - Electronic Modeling Files
CVE Air Permit Response to Comments 11-12-10
CVE Air Permit Supplement 2-4-11
Wetlands Permit ApplicationCVE Final Article 24 Wetlands Permit
CVE Draft Wetlands Permit�- May 2011
Wetland Permit Application - Jan 2010 - Part 1
Wetland Permit Application - Jan 2010 - Part 2
Wetland Permit Application - rev. June 2012 - Part 1
Wetland Permit Application - rev. June 2012 - Part 2
Wetland Permit Application - rev. August 2012 - Part 1�
Wetland Permit Application - rev. August 2012 - Part 2
Wetland Permit Application - rev. August 2012 - Part 3
Wetland Permit Application - rev. August 2012 - Part 4
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Appendix 1-A Economic Dispatch Analysis May 2011 .pdf 217.29 KB
Appendix 2-A Site Photographs .pdf 4.63 MB
Appendix 3-A Part 1 Wetland Delineation Report .pdf 1.78 MB
Appendix 3-A Part 2 Wetland Delineation Report .pdf 2.16 MB
Appendix 3-A Part 3 Wetland Delineation Report .pdf 3.21 MB
Appendix 3-B Wetland Jurisdictional Determination .pdf 3.78 MB
Appendix 3-C Part 1 Habitat Surveys .pdf 3.73 MB
Appendix 3-C Part 2 Habitat Surveys .pdf 1.92 MB
Appendix 3-C Part 3 Habitat Surveys .pdf 2.02 MB
Appendix 3-C Part 4 Habitat Surveys .pdf 4.66 MB
Appendix 3-C Part 5 Habitat Surveys .pdf 1.54 MB
Appendix 3-D Site Plan Alternatives .pdf 985.69 KB
Appendix 3-E Wetland Restoration Plan .pdf 3.42 MB
Appendix 4-A Part 1 Air Modeling Protocol .pdf 3.31 MB
Appendix 4-A Part 2 Air Modeling Protocol .pdf 4.03 MB
Appendix 4-B Emissions Information .pdf 4.07 MB
Appendix 5-A Part 2 Preliminary SWPPP .pdf 3.61 MB
Appendix 5-A Part 1 Preliminary SWPPP .pdf 4.12 MB
Appendix 5-A Part 3 Preliminary SWPPP .pdf 2.78 MB
Appendix 5-B Laydown Site SWPPP .pdf 2.21 MB
Appendix 5-C Site Water Budget Report .pdf 3.15 MB
Appendix 5-D Wetland Permit for Piezometers .pdf 744.10 KB
Appendix 5-E Part 1 Well Pump Test Report .pdf 3.11 MB
Appendix 5-E Part 2 Well Pump Test Report .pdf 2.52 MB
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Appendix 5-F Wetland Permit for Pump Test .pdf 2.43 MB
Appendix 6-A Dover Zoning Code .pdf 600.97 KB
Appendix 6-B Landscape Plan .pdf 1.55 MB
Appendix 6-C Lighting Plan .pdf 1.54 MB
Appendix 6-D Part 1 Traffic Study .pdf 4.17 MB
Appendix 6-D Part 2 Traffic Study .pdf 2.93 MB
Appendix 6-D Part 3 Traffic Study .pdf 2.35 MB
Appendix 6-E Noise Study .pdf 1.59 MB
Appendix 6-F EMF Study .pdf 4.35 MB
Appendix 6-G (Addendum) Cultural Resources .pdf 5.17 MB
Appendix 6-G Part 1 Cultural Resources .pdf 4.19 MB
Appendix 6-G Part 2 Cultural Resources .pdf 4.26 MB
Appendix 6-G Part 3 Cultural Resources .pdf 4.35 MB
Appendix 6-G Part 4 Cultural Resources .pdf 3.87 MB
Appendix 6-G Part 5 Cultural Resources .pdf 2.57 MB
Appendix 6-G Part 6 Cultural Resources .pdf 4.59 MB
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Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-99
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Venn
a C
urro
w,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
…I s
trong
ly s
uppo
rt m
ore
viab
le
envi
ronm
enta
l alte
rnat
ives
suc
h as
: Sol
ar
and
Win
d. T
hese
alte
rnat
ives
will
have
less
su
bsta
ntia
l neg
ativ
e ef
fect
on
the
envi
ronm
ent a
t lar
ge.
11-4
Ren
ewab
le e
nerg
y pr
ojec
ts a
re re
cogn
ized
as
an im
porta
nt p
art o
f the
re
gion
’s e
nerg
y po
rtfol
io.
The
Stat
e En
ergy
Pla
nnin
g pr
oces
s w
ill es
tabl
ish
rene
wab
le e
nerg
y go
als
for t
he s
tate
. Th
e Al
tern
ativ
e An
alys
is in
Sec
tion
7.6.
1 of
the
DEI
S co
nsid
ered
win
d an
d so
lar
alte
rnat
ives
and
con
clud
ed th
at n
eith
er te
chno
logy
is s
uite
d to
the
Proj
ect’s
pur
pose
and
nee
d, to
sup
ply
1,00
0 M
W o
f bas
eloa
del
ectri
city
to
the
grid
. W
ind
and
sola
r are
inte
rmitt
ent r
esou
rces
and
cou
ld re
quire
tens
of t
hous
ands
of a
cres
of l
and
to g
ener
ate
the
sam
e am
ount
of
elec
trici
ty a
s th
e pr
opos
ed P
roje
ct. F
urth
er, t
he p
ropo
sed
Proj
ect i
s no
t in
com
patib
le w
ith w
ind
and
sola
r and
will
notp
recl
ude
deve
lopm
ent o
f th
ese
type
s of
pro
ject
s on
site
s th
at a
re s
uita
ble
for t
hose
tech
nolo
gies
.
Joel
Tyn
er,
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y Le
gisl
atur
e
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y's a
nd o
ur c
ount
ry's
futu
re
in g
reen
jobs
--no
t in
foss
il fu
els
like
natu
ral
gas-
-but
sol
ar fa
rms;
am
I on
ly o
ne w
ho
hear
d th
e gr
eat r
epor
t rec
ently
on
WAM
C
re: g
reen
jobs
from
new
sol
ar fa
rm in
VT?
Fact
: Dr.
Ric
hard
Per
ez o
f SU
NY-
Alba
ny
has
conc
lusi
vely
pro
ven
that
ALL
of N
YS's
en
ergy
nee
ds c
ould
be
met
com
plet
ely
by
sola
r ene
rgy
alon
e--b
y co
verin
g 0.
75%
of
NY'
s su
rface
with
pho
tovo
ltaic
s.
Fact
: 22,
000
jobs
acr
oss
NYS
cou
ld b
e cr
eate
d w
ith th
e bi
parti
san
Bona
cic/
Cah
ill So
lar J
obs
Act o
f 201
1 (fo
r sol
ar re
new
able
en
ergy
cre
dits
, as
in N
J, P
A, M
A –
all m
uch
mor
e he
avily
ince
ntiv
izin
g th
e pu
rcha
se o
f so
lar f
or th
eir s
tate
resi
dent
s th
an N
ew Y
ork
does
her
e); G
erm
any
has
less
sun
light
then
N
YS b
ut h
as s
olar
pan
els
all o
ver–
24-2
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
The
proj
ect c
an b
e a
“hyb
rid” p
ower
ge
nera
ting
plan
t whi
ch w
ould
incl
ude
sola
r an
d w
ind
pow
er. T
his
wou
ld b
e a
mor
e ap
prop
riate
exa
mpl
e of
wor
king
tow
ards
a
25-9
The
Proj
ect i
s lo
cate
d in
a v
alle
y th
at is
ver
y po
orly
sui
ted
to w
ind
ener
gy, l
acki
ng th
e st
rong
, per
sist
ent w
inds
nec
essa
ry fo
r a v
iabl
e w
ind
turb
ine
loca
tion.
Dev
elop
men
t and
ope
ratio
n of
win
d fa
rms
is
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-100
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
gree
n, s
usta
inab
le e
nerg
y pl
an fo
r the
fu
ture
.
GE
is b
uild
ing
a po
wer
pla
nt th
at u
ses
a fle
xibl
e na
tura
l gas
pow
er g
ener
ator
co
uple
d w
ith c
once
ntra
ting
sola
r pow
er a
nd
win
d tu
rbin
es.
supp
orte
d in
loca
tions
mor
e su
itabl
e fo
r thi
s fo
rm o
f ene
rgy.
In a
dditi
on, t
he P
roje
ctw
ill ut
ilize
roof
top
rain
wat
er c
aptu
re a
nd is
co
nsid
erin
g al
l rea
sona
ble
oppo
rtuni
ties
to in
corp
orat
e on
-site
re
new
able
ene
rgy,
suc
h as
sol
ar p
hoto
volta
ic p
anel
s on
the
Proj
ect
roof
s.
Dav
id R
ober
ts,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
Any
SEQ
RA
docu
men
t nee
ds to
incl
ude
subs
tant
ive
alte
rnat
ive
actio
ns to
the
prop
osed
app
licat
ion.
The
DEI
S pl
ainl
y di
smis
ses
this
resp
onsi
bilit
y; s
tatin
g th
ere
is
noen
viro
nmen
tal b
enef
it to
the
no a
ctio
n al
tern
ativ
e-th
ere
is c
lear
ly a
dis
tinct
ben
efit
to n
ot a
ppro
ving
this
pro
ject
.
29-3
The
DEI
S ad
dres
ses
an a
rray
of a
ltern
ativ
es to
the
Proj
ect i
n Se
ctio
n 7.
Fur
ther
, as
deta
iled
in S
ectio
n 7.
2 of
the
DEI
S, th
ere
are
subs
tant
ial
soci
etal
, eco
nom
ic, e
nerg
y an
d en
viro
nmen
tal b
enef
its to
the
prop
osed
Pr
ojec
t. T
hese
wou
ld n
ot b
e re
aliz
ed u
nder
the
No
Actio
n al
tern
ativ
e,
and
the
Proj
ect’s
pur
pose
and
nee
d w
ould
not
be
met
. Th
eref
ore,
the
No
Actio
n al
tern
ativ
e w
as n
ot s
elec
ted
as th
e pr
efer
red
alte
rnat
ive.
Jurg
en
Wek
erle
, Sie
rra
Clu
b, A
tlant
ic
Cha
pter
The
DEI
S m
ust c
onsi
der t
he fu
ll ra
nge
of
reas
onab
le, r
ealis
tic a
ltern
ativ
es to
the
purp
ose
and
obje
ctiv
es o
f the
CVE
Pro
ject
, an
d m
ust c
onsi
der t
he fi
nanc
ial c
apab
ilitie
s of
the
proj
ect s
pons
or e
spec
ially
in th
e co
ntex
t of c
urre
nt m
arke
t con
ditio
ns,
envi
ronm
enta
l deg
rada
tion,
con
flict
ing
publ
ic p
olic
ies,
and
the
expe
nditu
re o
f fe
dera
l-sta
te-lo
cal p
ublic
fund
s/su
bsid
ies
requ
ired
to u
nder
writ
e th
e C
VE p
roje
ct.
Alte
rnat
ives
are
not
lim
ited
to p
rope
rty
loca
tions
, but
incl
ude
alte
rnat
ive
sour
ces,
so
lutio
ns a
nd te
chno
logi
es th
at c
ould
pr
oduc
e th
e sa
me
or b
ette
r out
com
es th
at
that
pro
mis
ed b
y C
VE.
30-8
As p
revi
ousl
y st
ated
, no
fede
ral,
stat
e or
loca
l fun
ds/s
ubsi
dies
will
be
utiliz
ed b
y th
is p
rivat
ely
fund
ed P
roje
ct.
The
alte
rnat
ive
solu
tions
of
fere
d by
the
com
men
ter d
o no
t mee
t the
Pro
ject
’s p
urpo
se a
nd n
eed
of a
ddin
g ba
selo
ad e
lect
ric g
ener
atin
g ca
paci
ty.
Furth
er, t
he P
roje
ct
does
not
in a
ny w
ay p
recl
ude
or in
hibi
t the
ene
rgy
effic
ienc
y en
hanc
emen
ts o
r oth
er e
nerg
y us
e im
prov
emen
ts s
ugge
sted
, nor
are
th
ese
mea
sure
s an
d de
velo
pmen
t of n
ew e
ffici
ent a
nd e
nviro
nmen
tally
re
spon
sibl
e so
urce
s of
ene
rgy
mut
ually
exc
lusi
ve.
A de
taile
d di
scus
sion
of A
ltern
ativ
es is
pro
vide
d as
Sec
tion
7 of
the
DEI
S.
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-101
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
The
lette
r ask
s fo
r con
side
ratio
n of
a ra
nge
of im
pact
s to
be
cons
iste
nt w
ith th
e st
ate
ener
gy p
lan.
If t
he n
eed
exis
ts, t
he
follo
win
g al
tern
ativ
es a
re re
com
men
ded
for
cons
ider
atio
n:
•U
pgra
des
to th
e po
wer
grid
•D
eman
d-si
de m
anag
emen
t stra
tegi
es
•Ti
me-
of-d
ay p
rice
met
erin
g•
Unu
sed
rese
rve
capa
city
at e
xist
ing
pow
er p
lant
s•
A N
ew Y
ork
City
regu
latio
n th
at
requ
ires
abilit
y to
pro
duce
80
perc
ent
of p
eak
load
from
gen
erat
ion
loca
ted
with
in th
e ci
ty li
mits
•N
YS
ERD
A pr
ogra
ms
•R
educ
ed p
ower
dem
and
due
to
impr
oved
bui
ldin
g co
nstru
ctio
n co
des
and
code
enf
orce
men
t•
Wea
ther
izat
ion
and
ener
gy e
ffici
ency
pr
ogra
ms
asso
ciat
ed w
ith th
e ’0
9 Am
eric
an R
ecov
ery
and
Rei
nves
tmen
t Ac
t fun
ding
•So
lar e
nerg
y pr
ojec
ts•
The
LID
AR
pro
ject
, “R
emot
e N
et-
Met
erin
g” le
gisl
atio
n an
d th
e pr
opos
ed
“Fee
d-in
Tar
iff” l
egis
latio
n•
Dec
entra
lized
,lan
d-ba
sed
and
off-
shor
e w
ind
pow
er p
ropo
sed
for L
ong
Isla
nd a
nd th
e N
ew J
erse
y co
astli
ne
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-102
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Tam
ara
Wad
e,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
Will
CV
E o
btai
n an
d ut
ilize
Fed
eral
and
S
tate
mon
ies?
And
if s
o, w
ould
n’t t
hose
pu
blic
mon
ies
be b
est s
pent
, hel
ping
ta
xpay
ers
to u
pdat
e th
eir h
omes
and
bu
sine
sses
with
true
gre
en e
nerg
y pr
oduc
tion
such
as
Sola
r and
or w
ind
turb
ines
as
with
glo
bal w
arm
ing
bein
g a
mai
n co
ncer
n w
e m
ight
con
side
r dee
ply
that
fo
ssil f
uel e
nerg
y of
any
kin
d ne
eds
to
ceas
e, a
nd n
on-e
mis
sion
pro
duci
ng
rene
wab
le a
ltern
ativ
es a
re th
e on
ly h
ope
for a
futu
re a
nd th
e w
ellb
eing
of a
ll lif
e.
31-1
9Fe
dera
l and
sta
te m
onie
s w
ill no
t be
used
for t
he P
roje
ct; t
he P
roje
ct
will
be p
rivat
ely
fund
ed.
Ther
efor
e, n
o pu
blic
reso
urce
s w
ill be
div
erte
d fro
m re
new
able
ene
rgy
or e
nerg
y ef
ficie
ncy
prog
ram
s.
It sh
ould
be
note
d th
at th
e Pr
ojec
twill
utiliz
e ro
ofto
p ra
inw
ater
cap
ture
an
d is
con
side
ring
all r
easo
nabl
e op
portu
nitie
s to
inco
rpor
ate
on-s
ite
rene
wab
le e
nerg
y, s
uch
as s
olar
pan
els
on th
e Pr
ojec
t roo
fs.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad, A
KRF
The
prop
osed
Wat
er S
uppl
y A
ltern
ativ
es
shou
ld c
onsi
der p
hasi
ng in
the
use
of
treat
ed e
fflue
nt fr
om th
e D
over
Kno
lls
proj
ect a
s it
is c
onst
ruct
ed a
nd o
ccup
ied.
32-5
9As
dis
cuss
ed in
DEI
S Se
ctio
n 5.
4.4.
2, th
e pr
opos
ed K
nolls
of D
over
pr
ojec
t is
plan
ned
to h
ave
a w
aste
wat
er tr
eatm
ent p
lant
that
coul
d, a
t so
me
futu
re p
oint
, pro
vide
trea
ted
efflu
ent t
o m
eet a
ll or
a p
ortio
n of
the
Proj
ect’s
wat
er n
eeds
.W
hile
that
pro
ject
has
bee
n ap
prov
ed b
y th
e To
wn
of D
over
, unt
il it
has
an o
pera
ting
track
reco
rd to
dem
onst
rate
co
nsis
tent
vol
ume
and
qual
ity o
f dis
char
ge, a
pra
ctic
al a
sses
smen
t of
that
sou
rce
cann
ot b
e co
mpl
eted
. C
VE is
ope
n to
con
side
ratio
n of
fe
asib
ility
of u
se o
f thi
s w
ater
sou
rce
in th
e fu
ture
.
The
wat
er d
eman
d fo
r the
Pro
ject
is v
ery
smal
l and
can
eas
ily b
e m
et
thro
ugh
the
use
of b
edro
ck w
ells
with
out a
dver
se im
pact
. W
hile
te
chni
cally
feas
ible
(dep
endi
ng u
pon
the
cons
iste
nt v
olum
e an
d qu
ality
of
the
disc
harg
e), u
se o
f tre
ated
effl
uent
wou
ld re
quire
sev
eral
mile
s of
ne
w w
ater
line
alo
ng R
oute
22.
G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AKR
FTh
e us
e of
alte
rnat
ive
ener
gy s
ourc
es
to s
uppl
emen
t the
pro
ject
and
offs
et
the
burn
ing
of fo
ssil
fuel
s sh
ould
be
cons
ider
ed.
32-6
0U
se o
f alte
rnat
ive
ener
gy s
ourc
es w
as c
onsi
dere
d in
Sec
tion
7.6.
1 of
th
e D
EIS.
The
Pro
ject
is lo
cate
d in
a v
alle
y th
at is
ver
y po
orly
sui
ted
to
win
d en
ergy
, lac
king
the
stro
ng, p
ersi
sten
t win
ds n
eces
sary
for a
via
ble
win
d tu
rbin
e lo
catio
n. D
evel
opm
ent a
nd o
pera
tion
ofw
ind
farm
sis
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-103
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
supp
orte
din
loca
tions
mor
e su
itabl
e fo
r thi
s fo
rm o
f ene
rgy.
In a
dditi
on, t
he P
roje
ctw
ill ut
ilize
roof
top
rain
wat
er c
aptu
re a
nd is
co
nsid
erin
g al
l rea
sona
ble
oppo
rtuni
ties
to in
corp
orat
e on
-site
re
new
able
ene
rgy,
suc
h as
sol
ar p
hoto
volta
ic p
anel
s on
the
Proj
ect
roof
s.
T. M
icha
el
Twom
ey,
Ente
rgy
Giv
en th
e pr
oxim
ity to
the
Gre
at S
wam
p,
the
DEI
S’s
Alte
rnat
ive
Site
Ana
lysi
s is
in
suffi
cien
t to
satis
fy th
e “h
ard
look
” req
uire
d by
SEQ
RA…
the
DEI
S pr
ovid
es n
o in
form
atio
n on
wha
t or h
ow m
any
alte
rnat
ive
Site
s w
ere
actu
ally
eva
luat
ed o
r w
hy e
ach
did
not m
eet t
hese
crit
eria
…It
is
impo
ssib
le to
tell
from
the
DEI
S w
heth
er
othe
r pot
entia
lly s
uita
ble
Site
s th
at a
re n
ot
loca
ted
in o
r adj
acen
t to
the
Gre
at S
wam
p or
oth
er w
etla
nds
wer
e ad
equa
tely
ev
alua
ted
(or e
valu
ated
at a
ll).
33-2
2C
VE c
onsi
dere
d a
rang
e of
alte
rnat
e Pr
ojec
t site
s as
det
aile
d in
Se
ctio
n 7.
4 of
the
DEI
S. N
one
of th
e al
tern
ate
site
s id
entif
ied
crea
tes
the
envi
ronm
enta
l ben
efit
prov
ided
by
the
oppo
rtuni
ty to
rest
ore
an
aban
done
d si
te th
at is
zon
ed fo
r ind
ustri
al u
se a
nd is
imm
edia
tely
pr
oxim
ate
to th
e ne
cess
ary
natu
ral g
as a
nd e
lect
ric in
frast
ruct
ure.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
, To
wn
of D
over
ES-1
9: I
s an
y co
nsid
erat
ion
bein
g gi
ven
to
an e
xpan
dabl
e se
wag
e tre
atm
ent p
lant
that
po
ssib
le fu
ture
pro
ject
s in
the
vici
nity
cou
ld
tie in
to?
37-1
9Th
e Pr
ojec
t doe
s no
t inc
lude
a w
aste
wat
er tr
eatm
ent p
lant
,as
no
was
tew
ater
from
the
proc
ess
will
be d
isch
arge
d fro
m th
e si
te.
Its Z
ero
Liqu
id D
isch
arge
sys
tem
is d
esig
ned
spec
ifica
lly fo
r pro
cess
wat
er a
nd
cann
ot a
ccom
mod
ate
othe
r was
te s
tream
type
s. S
anita
ry d
isch
arge
fro
m th
e fa
cilit
y is
to a
con
vent
iona
l sep
tic s
yste
m.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
, To
wn
of D
over
1-10
: Wha
t are
the
mor
e ef
ficie
nt
tech
nolo
gies
for p
rodu
cing
ele
ctric
ity th
an
com
bine
d cy
cle?
37-4
5Ef
ficie
ncy
is g
ener
ally
mea
sure
d in
term
s of
ene
rgy
prod
uced
per
uni
t of
fuel
con
sum
ed.
Com
bine
d cy
cle
tech
nolo
gy is
by
far t
he m
ost
effic
ient
mea
ns o
f gen
erat
ing
elec
trici
ty w
ith a
foss
il fu
el.
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-104
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
, To
wn
of D
over
1-11
: CVE
sho
uld
com
mun
icat
e w
ith N
YPA,
or
som
e ot
her o
rgan
izat
ion,
to lo
cate
sol
ar
pane
ls o
n th
e pr
ojec
t stru
ctur
es.
37-4
7Th
e Pr
ojec
twill
utiliz
e ro
ofto
p ra
inw
ater
cap
ture
and
is c
onsi
derin
g al
l re
ason
able
opp
ortu
nitie
s to
inco
rpor
ate
on-s
ite re
new
able
ene
rgy,
suc
h as
sol
ar p
hoto
volta
ic p
anel
s on
the
Proj
ect r
oofs
.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
, To
wn
of D
over
1-11
: Is
a de
sign
alte
rnat
ive
cons
ider
ed /
poss
ible
that
doe
s no
t exc
eed
the
35 fo
ot
heig
ht li
mita
tion
of b
uild
ings
in th
e To
wn
of
Dov
er T
own
Cod
e?
37-4
8N
o de
sign
alte
rnat
ive
for t
his
type
of P
roje
ct th
at w
ould
not
exc
eed
this
he
ight
lim
itatio
n is
pos
sibl
e.
Rob
ert H
erzo
g,…
If th
e sy
stem
wan
ts d
ispl
acem
ent,
then
th
ere
are
still
bette
r alte
rnat
ives
.
1.C
urre
ntly
Pro
pose
d G
ener
atin
g an
d Tr
ansm
issi
on C
apac
ity.
As s
tate
d ab
ove,
a to
tal o
f 166
0 of
new
tra
nsm
issi
on c
apac
ity a
nd 1
060
MW
of
new
gen
erat
ing
capa
city
are
cur
rent
ly
prop
osed
and
in th
e qu
eue
ahea
d of
C
ricke
t Val
ley.
The
se in
crea
ses
wou
ld
dire
ctly
alle
viat
e an
y po
tent
ial s
tress
on
the
one
area
of t
he S
tate
that
cou
ld
have
relia
bilit
y is
sues
, New
Yor
k C
ity,
and
that
onl
y in
the
even
t Ind
ian
Poin
t is
shut
dow
n.2.
Alte
rnat
ive
Ener
gy S
ourc
es.
A re
cent
ex
tens
ive
stud
y of
the
sola
r gen
erat
ing
pote
ntia
l for
New
Yor
k C
ity fo
und
it w
as
5,84
7 m
egaw
atts
. Th
e st
udy
conc
lude
d th
at g
iven
cur
rent
cos
ts a
nd in
cent
ives
, bu
ildin
g so
lar p
ower
uni
ts w
ould
be c
ost
effe
ctiv
e. O
ver f
ive
thou
sand
m
egaw
atts
! If
even
a te
nth
of th
at
42-5
Non
e of
the
alte
rnat
ives
sug
gest
ed b
y th
e co
mm
ente
r wou
ld b
e pr
eclu
ded
by th
e pr
opos
ed P
roje
ct.
How
ever
, as
disc
usse
d in
Sec
tion
1.4.
3 of
the
FEIS
, CVE
has
arti
cula
ted
a ba
sis
for a
n en
viro
nmen
tal,
relia
bilit
y an
d ec
onom
ic n
eed
for t
he P
roje
ct, w
hich
the
NYS
PSC
will
cons
ider
as
part
of it
s in
depe
nden
t det
erm
inat
ion
on C
VE’s
app
licat
ion
for a
CPC
N p
ursu
ant t
o Se
ctio
n 68
of t
he P
SL.
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-105
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
pote
ntia
l was
real
ized
, the
re w
ould
ne
ver b
e a
reas
on to
bui
ld a
pla
nt in
C
ricke
t Val
ley.
Sol
ar p
ower
cos
t ef
fect
iven
ess
will
only
incr
ease
as
tech
nolo
gy im
prov
es a
nd d
eman
d lo
wer
s th
e pr
ice
of th
e sy
stem
s. I
f D
over
Pla
ins
and
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y de
cide
d fo
r som
e re
ason
they
wan
ted
to b
e m
ajor
con
tribu
tors
to re
gion
al
ener
gy n
eeds
, im
agin
e th
e so
lar
pote
ntia
l for
the
coun
ty.
NYC
is 3
05 s
quar
e m
iles,
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y is
825
. Th
e co
st o
f con
stru
ctio
n w
ould
be
a lo
t che
aper
on
the
open
flat
la
nd h
ere
than
it w
ould
be
on th
e ro
ofto
ps o
f New
Yor
k C
ity.
Furth
erm
ore,
the
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
n of
sol
ar e
nerg
y fa
rms
wou
ld
prod
uce
man
y m
ore
cons
truct
ion
and
perm
anen
t job
s, e
spec
ially
for l
ocal
re
side
nts,
than
wou
ld th
e 25
nic
he s
kill
jobs
that
wou
ld b
e th
e re
mna
nt o
f the
C
ricke
t Hill
oper
atio
n.
Win
d po
wer
is a
lso
play
ing
an
incr
easi
ng ro
le in
mee
ting
pow
er
requ
irem
ents
for t
he S
tate
. Sh
ould
an
yone
cla
im th
at p
roje
ctio
ns b
ased
on
incr
ease
sin
win
d po
wer
cap
acity
are
no
t rea
listic
, it s
houl
d be
not
ed th
at
ther
e w
ere
48 M
W o
f ins
talle
d w
ind
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-106
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
capa
city
in N
ew Y
ork
Stat
e in
200
5, a
nd
1,34
8 M
W o
f ins
talle
d w
ind
capa
city
in
2011
, as
docu
men
ted
in th
e N
YISO
Lo
ad a
nd C
apac
ity R
epor
t 201
1.R
ober
t Her
zog,
O
ver t
he n
ext f
ive
year
s en
orm
ous
strid
es
will
no d
oubt
be
mad
e in
pro
duci
ng e
nerg
y fro
m s
ourc
es o
ther
than
foss
ilfu
el b
urni
ng
plan
ts s
uch
as C
ricke
t Val
ley.
The
se n
ew
sour
ces
will
not h
ave
enor
mou
s lo
cal
impa
ct, o
n w
ater
, air,
noi
se a
nd th
e en
viro
nmen
t.
DEC
as
lead
age
ncy
with
the
man
date
to
prot
ect o
ur e
nviro
nmen
t has
the
lega
l re
spon
sibi
lity
to c
onsi
der t
he N
YISO
findi
ngs
and
the
likel
ihoo
d of
far b
ette
r al
tern
ativ
es a
vaila
ble
durin
g th
e tim
e fra
me
whe
n th
ey w
ill ac
tual
ly b
e ne
eded
. C
ircum
vent
ing
or ig
norin
g su
ch fi
ndin
gs
wou
ld b
e a
viol
atio
n of
DEC
’s m
issi
on,
whi
ch is
to “c
onse
rve,
impr
ove
and
prot
ect
New
Yor
k St
ate’
s na
tura
l res
ourc
es a
nd
envi
ronm
ent a
nd to
pre
vent
, aba
te a
nd
cont
rol w
ater
, lan
d an
d ai
r pol
lutio
n, in
ord
er
to e
nhan
ce th
e he
alth
, saf
ety
and
wel
fare
of
the
peop
le o
f the
sta
te a
nd th
eir o
vera
ll ec
onom
ic a
nd s
ocia
l wel
l-bei
ng.”
–En
viro
nmen
tal C
onse
rvat
ion
Law
, Arti
cle
1.
DEC
sta
tes
its g
oal i
s to
“ach
ieve
this
m
issi
on b
y em
brac
ing
the
elem
ents
of
42-7
As d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 1.
4.3
of th
e FE
IS, C
VE h
as a
rticu
late
d a
basi
s fo
r an
envi
ronm
enta
l, re
liabi
lity
and
econ
omic
nee
dfo
r the
Pro
ject
, w
hich
the
NYS
PSC
will
cons
ider
as
part
of it
s in
depe
nden
t de
term
inat
ion
on C
VE’s
app
licat
ion
for a
CPC
N p
ursu
ant t
o Se
ctio
n 68
of
the
PSL.
Spec
ulat
ive
alte
rnat
ives
for t
echn
olog
ies
that
may
or m
ay n
ot e
xist
in
the
futu
re a
re n
ot re
spon
sibl
e al
tern
ativ
es to
be
cons
ider
ed in
a
SEQ
RA
proc
ess.
The
Pro
ject
fulfi
lls a
sta
ted
need
and
has
a n
et
posi
tive
impa
ct o
n th
e en
viro
nmen
t, re
duci
ng re
gion
al e
mis
sion
s,
clea
ning
up
and
rest
orin
g an
inac
tive
aban
done
d in
dust
rial s
ite u
nlik
ely
to b
e ot
herw
ise
rem
edia
ted,
rest
orin
g de
grad
ed w
etla
nds
and
juris
dict
iona
l adj
acen
t are
a, a
nd p
rese
rvin
g in
per
petu
ity 7
9 ac
res
of
land
alo
ng th
e Sw
amp
Riv
er, w
hile
cre
atin
g ov
er1,
000
wor
ker-y
ears
of c
onst
ruct
ion
empl
oym
ent (
the
hard
est h
it ec
onom
ic g
roup
in N
ew Y
ork
Stat
e), 2
5-30
per
man
ent h
igh-
payi
ng
prof
essi
onal
jobs
and
gen
erat
ing
milli
ons
of d
olla
rs in
taxe
s to
ben
efit
the
tow
n, c
ount
y, s
choo
l dis
trict
and
sta
te a
long
with
milli
ons
of d
olla
rs
in s
econ
dary
eco
nom
ic b
enef
its.
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-107
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
sust
aina
bilit
y –
the
sim
ulta
neou
s pu
rsui
t of
envi
ronm
enta
l qua
lity,
pub
lic h
ealth
, ec
onom
ic p
rosp
erity
and
soc
ial w
ell-b
eing
, in
clud
ing
envi
ronm
enta
l jus
tice
and
the
empo
wer
men
t of i
ndiv
idua
ls to
par
ticip
ate
in
envi
ronm
enta
l dec
isio
ns th
at a
ffect
thei
r liv
es.”
App
rovi
ng a
foss
il fu
el p
lant
that
is
not n
eede
d an
d co
nsum
es a
non
-re
new
able
, mor
e po
llutin
g fu
el is
cle
arly
not
co
nsis
tent
with
DEC
’s m
issi
on.
Any
deci
sion
to s
ite th
is p
lant
now
wou
ld h
ave
to
be c
onsi
dere
d ar
bitra
ry a
nd c
apric
ious
, and
op
en to
cha
lleng
es o
n th
ose
grou
nds.
R
ober
t Her
zog,
D
over
Res
iden
t Th
e An
alys
is o
f alte
rnat
ives
is b
est s
umm
ed
up b
y on
e of
the
four
prin
cipa
lrea
sons
for
reje
ctin
g ot
her s
ites:
“Non
e of
the
othe
r site
s ar
e ow
ned
or c
ontro
lled
by C
VE.
”The
ir th
eory
wou
ld th
us s
eem
tobe
that
onc
e C
VE a
cqui
red
this
pro
perty
,tha
tbec
omes
a
dete
rmin
ativ
e fa
ctor
in a
llow
ing
the
plan
t to
proc
eed
to c
onst
ruct
ion.
To
stat
eth
e ob
viou
s, th
e be
t tha
t CVE
mad
e on
land
ac
quis
ition
, and
find
ing
wha
t it e
vide
ntly
assu
med
to b
e a
com
plac
ent l
ocal
ity in
w
hich
to b
uild
a p
lant
with
maj
or lo
cal
disr
uptio
nan
d fe
w lo
cal b
enef
its, s
houl
d pl
ay n
o ro
le in
this
siti
ng d
ecis
ion.
42-1
4Th
e la
ck o
f ow
ners
hip
of o
ther
site
s in
New
Yor
k w
as o
nly
one
of th
e re
ason
s lis
ted
in th
e al
tern
ativ
es s
ite s
ectio
n. I
t was
prim
arily
incl
uded
to
refle
ct th
e al
tern
ate
site
requ
irem
ent f
or p
rivat
e ap
plic
ants
set
forth
in
the
SEQ
RA
regu
latio
ns a
t 6N
YCR
RPa
rt 61
7.9(
b)(5
)(v) w
hich
sp
ecifi
cally
sta
tes
that
, for
priv
ate
appl
ican
ts, a
ltern
ativ
es m
ay b
e lim
ited
to s
ites
whi
ch th
e sp
onso
r ow
ns o
r has
und
er a
pur
chas
e op
tion.
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-109
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Brig
id C
asso
n,
Dov
er re
side
nt
… I
wou
ld li
ke to
stro
ngly
reco
mm
end
that
yo
u co
nsid
er, s
houl
d th
is c
ome
to p
ass,
a
gree
n ro
of, i
f it's
pos
sibl
e. M
any
stru
ctur
es
now
hav
e gr
een
roof
s, a
nd if
you
're tr
ying
to
be
envi
ronm
enta
lly s
ensi
tive,
that
wou
ld
be a
sig
nific
ant s
tep
in th
e rig
ht d
irect
ion.
T1-1
7Th
e Pr
ojec
twill
utiliz
e ro
ofto
p ra
inw
ater
cap
ture
and
is c
onsi
derin
g al
l re
ason
able
opp
ortu
nitie
s to
inco
rpor
ate
on-s
ite re
new
able
ene
rgy
such
as
sol
ar p
anel
s on
the
Proj
ect’s
roof
s. T
hese
low
-impa
ct d
esig
ns w
ill re
duce
the
envi
ronm
enta
l im
pact
s of
the
faci
lity.
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
…Id
on't
unde
rsta
nd w
hy n
o so
lar o
rwin
d po
wer
or a
nyth
ing
like
that
was
incl
uded
in
this
pro
ject
. Eve
n G
E in
Tur
key
has
prop
osed
a h
ybrid
type
of p
lant
, and
I do
n't
see
that
her
e…
T3-1
3Th
e Pr
ojec
t is
loca
ted
in a
val
ley
that
is v
ery
poor
ly s
uite
d to
win
d en
ergy
, lac
king
the
stro
ng, p
ersi
sten
t win
ds n
eces
sary
for a
via
ble
win
d tu
rbin
e lo
catio
n. D
evel
opm
ent a
nd o
pera
tion
ofw
ind
farm
sis
su
ppor
ted
in lo
catio
ns m
ore
suita
ble
for t
his
form
of e
nerg
y. T
he
Proj
ectw
ill ut
ilize
roof
top
rain
wat
er c
aptu
re a
nd is
con
side
ring
all
reas
onab
le o
ppor
tuni
ties
to in
corp
orat
e on
-site
rene
wab
le e
nerg
y, s
uch
as s
olar
pan
els
on th
e Pr
ojec
t’sro
ofs.
Alan
Sur
man
, D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
Legi
slat
or
One
idea
that
I ad
vanc
ed e
arlie
r, if
ther
e w
as a
con
tinue
d ne
ed fo
r wat
er, s
ince
this
pl
ace
will
be s
o cl
ose
to D
over
Kno
llsan
d D
over
Kno
lls w
ill be
pro
duci
ng u
p to
500,
000
gallo
ns o
f effl
uent
and
be
goin
gth
roug
h te
rtiar
y cl
eani
ng,c
once
ivab
ly o
neda
y w
e co
uld
forc
e a
pipe
line
up th
ere
for a
mile
and
aha
lf an
d th
ey c
ould
use
trea
ted
was
tew
ater
and
they
don
't ha
ve to
touc
h th
egr
ound
wat
er a
t all.
T3-4
4Th
e w
ater
dem
and
for t
he P
roje
ct is
ver
y sm
all a
nd c
an e
asily
be
met
th
roug
h th
e us
e of
bed
rock
wel
ls w
ithou
t adv
erse
impa
ct.
As
disc
usse
d in
DEI
S Se
ctio
n 5.
4.4.
2, th
e pr
opos
ed K
nolls
of D
over
pr
ojec
t is
plan
ned
to h
ave
a w
aste
wat
er tr
eatm
ent p
lant
that
coul
d, a
t so
me
futu
re p
oint
, pro
vide
trea
ted
efflu
ent t
o m
eet a
ll or
a p
ortio
n of
the
proj
ect’s
wat
er n
eeds
.
Use
of t
his
treat
ed e
fflue
nt m
ay b
e te
chni
cally
feas
ible
(dep
endi
ng
upon
the
cons
iste
nt v
olum
e an
d qu
ality
of t
he d
isch
arge
), bu
t wou
ld
requ
ire s
ever
al m
iles
of n
ew w
ater
line
alo
ng R
oute
22.
Whi
le th
at
proj
ect h
as b
een
appr
oved
by
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er, u
ntil
it ha
s an
op
erat
ing
track
reco
rd to
dem
onst
rate
con
sist
ent v
olum
e an
d qu
ality
of
disc
harg
e, a
pra
ctic
al a
sses
smen
t of t
hat s
ourc
e ca
nnot
be
com
plet
ed.
CVE
is o
pen
to c
onsi
dera
tion
of fe
asib
ility
of u
se o
f thi
s w
ater
sou
rce
in
the
futu
re.
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nPa
ge 1
-110
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 1-
5: R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
Reg
ardi
ng P
oten
tial P
roje
ct A
ltern
ativ
es
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Ros
s C
ardw
ell,
Win
gdal
e re
side
nt
…th
ere'
s ot
her w
ays
toge
t bus
ines
s he
rean
d ta
x do
llars
her
e th
at'll
bene
fit o
urco
mm
unity
than
bui
ldin
g so
me,
you
kno
w,
mul
timilli
on-d
olla
r pla
nt th
at w
ill ge
nera
tepr
ofits
with
inde
pend
ent e
ntiti
es th
at'll
take
th
eir m
oney
els
ewhe
re. T
o po
wer
that
muc
h of
our
sta
te, t
o ha
ve th
e ca
paci
ty to
do
that
m
uch
and
to g
ive
us s
o lit
tle, d
oesn
'tm
ake
sens
e, it
just
doe
sn't
mak
e se
nse.
T3-5
4C
VE b
elie
ves
the
envi
ronm
enta
l and
eco
nom
ic b
enef
its o
ffere
d by
the
Proj
ect e
xcee
dth
ose
ofan
y ot
her p
roje
ct e
ver p
ropo
sed
in D
over
.
The
Proj
ect w
ill pr
ovid
e lo
cal a
nd re
gion
al e
cono
mic
and
env
ironm
enta
l be
nefit
s by
add
ing
tem
pora
ry a
nd p
erm
anen
t job
s an
d by
rem
edia
ting
and
reus
ing
a di
lapi
date
d in
dust
rial s
ite in
a p
rodu
ctiv
e an
d en
viro
nmen
tally
sen
sitiv
e m
anne
r. Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
also
pro
vide
a lo
ng-
term
reve
nue
sour
ce fo
r the
Dov
er s
choo
ls, t
he T
own
of D
over
and
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y th
roug
hco
ntrib
utio
ns to
the
tax
base
and
com
mun
ity
bene
fits.
Man
na J
o G
reen
, R
osen
dale
R
esid
ent,
Envi
ronm
enta
l D
irect
or fo
r H
udso
n R
iver
Sl
oop
Cle
arw
ater
…if
this
pla
nt m
oves
forw
ard…
ther
e's
not
anof
ficia
l req
uire
men
t for
a h
ost c
omm
unity
bene
fit p
acka
ge, b
ut y
ou a
re in
neg
otia
tions
and
you
coul
d be
neg
otia
ting
for t
hatf
acilit
y to
als
o in
clud
e a
huge
sol
ar a
rray,
and
if th
ere
is th
e po
tent
ial f
or w
ind,
that
win
d be
ca
ptur
ed s
o th
at it
real
ly is
mov
ing
tow
ards
su
stai
nabi
lity.
T3-5
8Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
gene
rate
sub
stan
tial r
even
ue to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er a
nd
is in
neg
otia
tions
with
the
tow
n on
a c
omm
unity
ben
efits
pac
kage
.
Reg
ardi
ng re
new
able
ene
rgy
oppo
rtuni
ties,
the
Proj
ecti
s lo
cate
d in
a
valle
y th
at is
ver
y po
orly
sui
ted
to w
ind
ener
gy, l
acki
ng th
e st
rong
, pe
rsis
tent
win
ds n
eces
sary
for a
via
ble
win
d tu
rbin
e lo
catio
n.
Dev
elop
men
t and
ope
ratio
n of
win
d fa
rms
is s
uppo
rted
in lo
catio
ns
mor
e su
itabl
e fo
r thi
s fo
rm o
f ene
rgy.
The
Pro
ject
will
utiliz
e ro
ofto
p ra
inw
ater
cap
ture
and
is c
onsi
derin
g al
l rea
sona
ble
oppo
rtuni
ties
to
inco
rpor
ate
on-s
ite re
new
able
ene
rgy,
such
as
sola
r pan
els
on th
e Pr
ojec
t roo
fs.
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Section 6 – Community Resources
Table of Contents – Community Resources Page 6-i
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6. Community Resources 6-1
6.1 Project Refinements Since the DEIS 6-1
6.2 Summary of Project Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures 6-1
6.2.1 Land Use, Zoning and Community Character 6-1
6.2.2 Visual Resources and Aesthetics 6-2
6.2.3 Traffic and Transportation 6-3
6.2.4 Noise 6-4
6.2.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields 6-6
6.2.6 Cultural Resources 6-6
6.2.7 Socioeconomics 6-7
6.3 Responses to Comments on the DEIS 6-10
6.3.1 Land Use, Zoning and Community Character 6-10
6.3.2 Visual Resources and Aesthetics 6-21
6.3.3 Traffic and Transportation 6-29
6.3.4 Noise 6-38
6.3.4.1 NYSDEC Guidelines 6-38
6.3.4.2 Town of Dover Zoning Code 6-38
6.3.4.3 Construction Sound Levels 6-39
6.3.4.4 Monitoring and Compliance 6-40
6.3.4.5 Sound Levels at the Dover Middle/High School Complex 6-41
6.3.4.6 Potential Impact to Wildlife 6-41
6.3.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields 6-65
6.3.6 Cultural Resources 6-65
6.3.7 Socioeconomics 6-67
6.3.7.1 Job Creation 6-67
6.3.7.2 Property Values 6-67
6.3.7.3 Local Agreement and Benefits 6-68
Table of Contents – Community Resources Page 6-ii
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.4 Conclusions 6-83
6.5 References 6-84
Figures (provided following the text)
Figure 6-1 Current Project Property
Figure 6-2 Proposed Temporary Construction Area – Former Rasco Parcel
Figure 6-3 Operational Sound Level Isopleths
Tables
Table 6-1 Response to Comments – Land Use, Zoning and Community Character 6-11
Table 6-2 Response to Comments – Visual Resources and Aesthetics 6-23
Table 6-3 Response to Comments – Traffic and Transportation 6-32
Table 6-4 Response to Comments – Noise 6-43
Table 6-5 Response to Comments – Cultural Resources 6-66
Table 6-6 Response to Comments – Socioeconomics 6-69
Appendices
Appendix 6-A Former Rasco Parcel Lighting Plan
Appendix 6-B Remote Laydown Site Lighting Plan
Appendix 6-C Updated Traffic Impact Study
Appendix 6-D Route 22 Highway Improvement Plans
Appendix 6-E OPRHP Correspondence
Appendix 6-F Internal Traffic Plan
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations – Section 6
a.m. morning
CCSP Comprehensive Site and Safety Plan
CO Town of Dover’s Commercial/Industry/Office Mixed Use District
CVE Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC
dB decibel
dB(A) A-weighted decibels
DEIS Draft Environmental Impact Statement
EJ Environmental Justice
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEIS Final Environmental Impact Statement
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTE full-time equivalent
former Rasco parcelthe 57-acre land south of the Project Development Area now optioned by CVE and formerly utilized by RASCO Materials LLC
IDA Industrial Development Agency
ISO International Standards Organization
Leq equivalent sound level
Lmax maximum sound level
LOS Level of Service
M Town of Dover’s Industrial/Manufacturing District
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NYSDEC New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
NYISO New York Independent System Operator
NYSDOT New York State Department of Transportation
NYSPSC New York State Public Service Commission
OPRHP Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
PILOT Payment in Lieu of Taxes
p.m. afternoon/evening
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the Project Cricket Valley Energy Center
Project Development Area
the 57-acre portion of the 193.5-acre Property proposed for development
Property the 193.5-acre property optioned by CVE
RC Town of Dover’s Resource Conservation District
remote Laydown Sitethe 38.8-acre construction worker parking and laydown site located approximately 2.5 miles north of the Property
RU Town of Dover’s Rural District
SEQRA State Environmental Quality Review Act
SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
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6. COMMUNITY RESOURCES
This section provides, for community resource-related issues, a description of Project refinements since the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was filed, followed by a brief summary of impacts and proposed mitigation. Topics addressed in this section for the DEIS included land use, zoning and community character; visual resources; traffic; noise; electric and magnetic fields; cultural resources; and socioeconomics. Comments received on the DEIS associated with community resource issues are provided in Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.7 of the FEIS, along with responses and reference to sections where additional information is provided for some topics.
6.1 Project Refinements Since the DEIS
Since the DEIS was filed, the 57-acres immediately south of the Project Development Areahas been added to the Property (the former Rasco parcel; Figure 6-1). The addition of the former Rasco parcel to the Project will further mitigate impacts identified in the DEIS by improving environmental conditions at the former Rasco parcel and adding visual and noisebuffer area for the Project. Also, the addition of 57 acres to the Project site will allow Cricket Valley Energy Center, LLC (CVE) to move a substantial portion of the off-site parking and laydown needs onto the Project site (Figure 6-2). This is intended to reduce the impacts and traffic associated with the originally proposed remote parking area (the remote Laydown Site) as discussed in Section 6.2.3.
CVE expects to use the remote Laydown Site for overflow parking during the peak construction months and as a staging area for construction materials only. Following construction, the remote Laydown Site will be restored to its existing agricultural use, and the 57-acre former Rasco parcel will be restored and improved to provide for additional visual and noise buffer between the Project and land uses to the south.
6.2 Summary of Project Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures
The following sections summarize, based upon the above changes, potential Project impacts and proposed mitigation measures for land use, zoning and community character; visual resources; traffic; noise; electric and magnetic fields; cultural resources; and socioeconomics.
6.2.1 Land Use, Zoning and Community Character
The majority of the Property, including the entirety of the former Rasco parcel, is located within the Town of Dover’s Industrial/Manufacturing District (M), which permits industrial and related uses in isolated and well-buffered locations. A small portion of the Property, west of the Swamp River where no development will occur, is located within the Resource Conservation District (RC), which encourages forestry, recreation and land conservation.
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CVE believes the Project is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the industrial land use district in which it will be located. The Project’s proximity to necessary infrastructure and the extensive buffering available limit its effect on surrounding land uses.The Project will comply with applicable special zoning requirements, with limited areas where relief will be sought, including fence height and noise limits along the Metro-North rail line (further discussed in Sections 6.2.4 and 6.3.4 of the FEIS).
The Project has been designed to be consistent with the Town of Dover’s Zoning Code and Master Plan to the greatest extent possible, in particular the community values, economic growth goals, and preservation objectives identified in the Town’s Master Plan; the Project will seek local approval through a Special Use Permit from the Town of Dover Town Boardprocess to confirm its consistency. It is reflective of Dover’s core community goal of balancing its traditions and natural resources with responsible economic growth. Located on a previously developed industrial parcel with a large natural vegetative and topographic buffer, the Project will not impact Dover’s rural characteristics and will preserve natural features, including 79 acres of land adjacent to the Swamp River, comprised primarily of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)-designated wetlands. It will remove unsightly, partially destroyed buildings from the Property as well as solid waste and other debris remaining on the Property from previous occupants. It will utilize a natural buffer of trees and topography to minimize its aesthetic impact and will limit the majority of its development to a previously disturbed industrial footprint. The Project design will respect and preserve important water resources by minimizing water demand through advanced technologies. Local and regional air quality will also be protected through compliance with stringent regulatory standards. The new facility will produce both temporary and permanent jobs and generate tax revenues for the town.
6.2.2 Visual Resources and Aesthetics
Visual impact is assessed within the framework of a wide range of factors, including the context of the viewers, the duration of the view, the degree of discernible detail, the number of viewers, the degree of natural buffering, and the scenic value of the setting. Although modeling did not indicate a potentially significant change in view from identified federal, state or local areas of visual importance, the rural character of Dover and its surrounding communities is of high local value. The visual analysis indicates that, although portions of the Project will be visible from certain locations outside the Property, the Project Development Area possesses a number of qualities that will minimize visual impacts to its surroundings including its location within a valley, a substantial buffer of mature trees, and a hillside that will shield the majority of the Project structures from view. The Project hasbeen purposefully located within a compact footprint, including co-locating the three stacks in order to minimize their visual impact on surroundings. Lighting will be minimized as well, as reflected in the lighting plans presented in Appendix 6-C of the DEIS (for the Project) and Appendices 6-A and 6-B of the FEIS (for the former Rasco parcel and remote Laydown Site, respectively).
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6.2.3 Traffic and Transportation
The addition of the former Rasco parcel not only allows CVE to clean up a greater portion of the Property, but it also is intended to reduce the impacts and traffic associated with the originally proposed remote parking area (the remote Laydown Site), located approximately 2.5 miles north of the Property. It is anticipated that the former Rasco parcel can accommodate approximately 580 construction worker vehicles, which will be adequate to serve the entire construction crew for more than 80 percent of the construction period (approximately 31 of 36 months). During the five months of peak construction, anticipated to occur in mid-2014, overflow parking of approximately 95 vehicles may be required at the remote Laydown Site.
To reflect the addition of the former Rasco parcel, an updated traffic analysis was prepared(Appendix 6-C of the FEIS) to assess a projection of traffic conditions during the peak construction period with the amended parking plan in place. The peak construction year traffic and the initial operation year have been revised to 2014 and 2016, respectively. Accordingly, the background traffic growth has been increased by the 1.5 percent per annum previously used to account for the changes in time frames.
Facility construction is proposed to start in the second quarter of 2013 and last approximately 36 months. During construction, there will be two types of traffic related to the Project: construction workers and equipment/material deliveries. The normal daily hours of construction and material/equipment truck traffic are planned to be between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and typically from Monday through Friday. In addition, during peak construction, a second shift may be necessary from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM to assist in staging and preparingmaterials for the following day.
The majority (580) of construction worker vehicles will be expected to arrive at the CVE Property and park at the former Rasco parcel. When the former Rasco parcel is at capacity (580), the remaining construction worker vehicles (95) will park at the remote Laydown Site, and will be shuttled to and from the Project Development Area. Truck traffic for materials/equipment will be dispersed through the construction hours, but no truck traffic is expected to occur outside construction hours except for critical concrete pours, limited special deliveries and heavy hauls of large equipment. Construction worker traffic will consist of vehicular trips to and from the Project Development Area, with limited trips to and from the remote Laydown Site and a limited number of shuttle buses between the remote Laydown Site and the Project Development Area.
As was described in Section 6.3 of the DEIS, levels of service (LOS) with the operational Project in place will continue at acceptable levels.
During construction, with the addition of the former Rasco parcel, the updated traffic analysis indicates that the remote Laydown Site driveway and Duncan Hill Road
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intersections will now operate at an acceptable LOS during the peak construction period.Therefore, the recommendation contained in the DEIS for manual traffic control at these intersections is no longer necessary. With the amended parking plan, the only intersection that does not operate at an acceptable LOS during peak construction is the Project driveway.
CVE will work with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to identify appropriate temporary measures to implement during construction to mitigate impacts to LOS at the Project driveway. CVE’s recommendations for review by NYSDOT are illustrated in plans provided in Appendix 6-D of the FEIS, and currently reflect:
• No special roadway improvements will be required at the remote Laydown Site temporary access driveway, which will incorporate turning radius requirements and sight lines to support anticipated vehicle usage;
• A temporary traffic signal at the Project driveway for use during construction; and
• Roadway improvements at the Project driveway, including temporary widening of Route 22 (including a northbound left turn lane and southbound right turn lane into the Property). These temporary lanes will include clarification of traffic patterns through use of land and median striping to facilitate traffic flow.
In addition, CVE will work closely with the Town of Dover to determine the need for any additional measures such as providing manual traffic control during the peak morning and evening hours, or adjusting the construction start time to avoid school bus schedules.
In summary, the updated traffic analysis confirms that the Project’s ability to use the former Rasco parcel during the construction period reduces impacts to traffic along Route 22 as compared to the plan presented in the DEIS. CVE is coordinating with the NYSDOT and local officials to ensure traffic impacts during construction and operation are minimizedthrough implementation of mitigation measures at the intersection of Route 22 and the Project driveway. Plans depicting the recommended permanent configuration of that intersection are also provided in Appendix 6-D of the FEIS.
6.2.4 Noise
Noise impacts of the Project to the surrounding community have been carefully considered – including feedback obtained through public meetings and a public open house at its Community Outreach Office – in developing the Project layout, in selectingfacility components, and in orienting equipment adjacent to the Metro-North rail line, away from sensitive receptors such as residences.
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To demonstrate consistency with NYSDEC noise guidelines and compliance with the Town of Dover Zoning Code, CVE conducted a sound evaluation study to quantify and characterize the existing acoustic environment in the vicinity of the proposed Project.This program implemented both long-term continuous sound measurements, and short-term intermittent sound measurements to account for varying characteristics of sounds in the Project area. The results of the survey allow for both a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the acoustical environment surrounding the Project.
Results of the noise modeling for Project construction activities indicate that noise will occasionally be noticeable at the nearest receptor properties, particularly during the excavation phase of construction which may include rock splitting, blasting, and pile-driving. Construction-related sound at more distant residential properties is expected to be consistent with typical daytime background sounds, and will have only minimal impacts. At greater distances, such as the location of the Middle School/High School complex, typical construction sound levels are not anticipated to be noticeable. Because of the temporary nature of the construction noise, no adverse long-term effects are anticipated.
Results of the noise modeling for operation of the facility indicate that at all of the five measurement locations analyzed, the Project will be below the NYSDEC guidelines of an increase of no greater than 6 A-weighted decibels (dBA);1 three of the five measured locations are estimated at or below an increase of 1 dBA. Because operation of theProject is below this threshold, it is not expected to produce a significant acoustic impact at these nearest receptors and, therefore, will meet the threshold levels set forth in theNYSDEC guidelines. Figure 6-3 illustrates sound levels as they decrease with distance from the Project.
With the addition of the former Rasco parcel to the Property, Project noise modeling also indicates compliance with the most restrictive night-time sound level limit (50 dBA) of the Town of Dover Zoning Noise Standards at the north, south and east Property lines, which are the three Property lines nearest to residences. As discussed in Section 6.4 of the DEIS, the Project’s sound levels are predicted to exceed this standard at the western property lineof the Project Development Area. The abutting property in that direction is a narrow strip of
1 The NYSDEC Noise Policy DEP-00-1 (2001) states “Increases ranging from 0-3 dB should have no appreciable effect on receptors. Increases from 3-6 dB may have potential for adverse noise impact only in cases where the most sensitive of receptors are present. Sound pressure increases of more than 6 dB may require a closer analysis of impact potential…”
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land associated with the Metro-North railroad line; further west of that active rail use, Project Property continues to extend to the Swamp River. As can be seen in Figure 6-3, predicted sound levels comply with and are significantly quieter than Town of Dover Zoning Noise Standards at the westernmost Property boundary, and at all other Property boundaries.Since the Metro-North railroad line is not a noise-sensitive receptor, and CVE will own the Property on either side of this receptor, Project sound levels will not result in either a public or private nuisance. CVE is requesting an amendment to the Town of Dover Zoning Code to permit the anticipated noise levels without negatively impacting community character and residential uses. The proposed amendment remains consistent with zoning and planning requirements which protect the quality of life for non-industrial properties, including residential properties, but will permit an economically beneficial use to be developed on industrially zoned property.
6.2.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields
Maximum electric and magnetic field strengths expected to occur at the edge of the outerelectric transmission line right-of-way were calculated and compared with the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) interim standards. The comparison indicates that the Project will be well within the NYSPSC electric field strength interim standards and magnetic field strength interim standards for electric transmission lines at the edge of the right-of-way.
6.2.6 Cultural Resources
CVE undertook an investigation and review for archaeological and cultural resourcepotential at the Property in the summer 2009. A review of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation (OPRHP) website found no historic resources identified in the vicinity of the Project Development Area. In addition, the Project Development Area has been substantially disturbed by previous industrial activities. However, the Property is within an area identified as “archaeologically sensitive” and, thus, further investigation was warranted.
Consultation with OPRHP was initiated in June 2009. After confirmation that no work would take place west of the Metro-North railroad line, OPRHP determined that there will be “No Effect” to cultural resources at the Project Development Area. While the potential for adverse impacts to cultural resources has been minimized by utilizing a previously disturbed site, largely within the footprint of the previously developed area, as a cautionary measure, CVE has developed a construction methodology that establishes procedures to follow in the unanticipated event a cultural resource is discovered during the construction process (the Unanticipated Discoveries Plan provided in Appendix 6-G of the DEIS).
CVE also requested a review of potential archaeological or cultural resources from OPRHP with regard to the remote Laydown Site, located 2.5 miles north of the Project Development
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Area. OPRHP requested a Phase 1A survey at the remote Laydown Site, which includes a literature review and sensitivity analysis. The Phase 1A survey, conducted in December 2010, indicated a low potential for the presence of historic cultural resources at the remote Laydown Site, but a moderate to high potential for the presence of prehistoric cultural resources.
As a result, a Phase 1B field reconnaissance survey was initiated in mid-December 2010 at the remote Laydown Site, which included digging shovel test pits. Due to a precipitous drop in temperature, which froze the ground, and substantial snowfall, which effectively obscured the ground surface, Phase 1B activities were suspended until spring 2011. Fieldwork resumed in late-April 2011, when the snow had melted, the soil had thawed, and the soils were sufficiently drained and dry to allow for excavation. Survey crews did not find evidence of either a prehistoric or a historic site within the remote Laydown Site and submitted its findings to OPRHP. In a letter dated July 6, 2011 (provided in Appendix 6-E of the FEIS), based upon the results of the Phase 1B survey, OPHRP indicated that use of the remote Laydown Site will have “No Effect” upon cultural resources.
In February 2012, CVE requested a similar review of potential archaeological or cultural resources from OPRHP with regard to the former Rasco parcel, located adjacent to the Project Development Area. In a letter dated February 29, 2012, OPRHP concurred with its earlier findings for the Project Development Area, indicating that the expanded use of the Property will continue to have No Effect on cultural resources. Correspondence associated with this review is also provided in Appendix 6-E of the FEIS.
6.2.7 Socioeconomics
It is anticipated that, during its construction and long-term operation, the Project will produce significant direct and indirect socioeconomic benefits to the local, regional, and state economies. The Project also will result in induced spending, additional economic activity resulting from the increase in direct and indirect economic activity. The Project will not result in significant operating or infrastructure costs to the Town of Dover, Dutchess County, or the Dover Union Free School District.
Project development and construction will require an estimated investment of approximately $955 million, which will provide a significant benefit to the local, regional, and state economies. It is expected that an annual average of 300 construction jobs will be created during the three-year construction of the Project, with up to 750 jobs during the five-month peak construction period. Once completed, operation of the facility will support approximately 28 well-paying permanent jobs in Dover. The investment in the plant, during both construction and operation, will also result in significant secondary economic benefits to the local, regional and state economy through purchase of construction and operational supplies and spending by the construction and operational workforce. Project construction is estimated to generate and induce creation of 2,202 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs,
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including 751 secondary jobs in Dutchess County in a wide variety of industries such as facility maintenance, security, food service, mining (sand and gravel), and construction supplies. Upon completion, the Project will create 54 FTE jobs, including 28 direct and 26 secondary jobs. The Project will also provide a long-term revenue source for the Town of Dover, Dutchess County and the Dover Union Free School District through an anticipatedPayment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement.
The Project will not impose significant operating or infrastructure costs on the local economy. Since the Project does not involve the construction of new residences, its operation would not be expected to generate additional school children for the Dover Union Free School District. Should the 28 plant employees represent new households within the district, the anticipated additional school students would represent less than 1 percent of district enrollment, which could be accommodated due to the district’s existing surplus capacity and declining enrollments.
The Project will include comprehensive on-site systems for fire emergencies. Fire protection systems will comply with all applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)standards and recommended practices, as well as state and local codes. The fire protection systems will be designed and implemented by a qualified fire protection engineer,and reviewed by applicable federal, state, or local authorities. The systems will be designed to be automated, with the assumption that facility personnel will have minimal involvementfor fire response. CVE representatives have coordinated and will continue to coordinate,with J.H. Ketcham Hose Company officials to ensure adequate resources are in place.
An Emergency Response Plan will be prepared prior to construction mobilization and will be designed and written to assist the facility’s management, employees and outside responding agencies through emergency response actions at the facility. The plan will be developed in consultation with town officials and local emergency responders, to address different types of potential emergencies; emergency resources (equipment or personnel);levels of emergency response; principles to be applied during a response; detailed measures for initial response, containment, rescue, first aid and evacuation; termination of an emergency; notification procedures; drills and training; and the process for updating and modifying emergency procedures.
Prior to mobilization for the construction phase of the Project, CVE and its primary contractor will conduct the following activities as a component of Emergency Response Plan development:
• Interview occupational medical clinics within the Dover vicinity to select the one deemed best suited based upon location, quality of care and commitment to injury management principles.
• Work closely with all local providers of emergency medical response(including the J.H. Ketcham Hose Company) to assess response times and
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capabilities of each responder. The assessment will include capabilities to rescue from heights. Cranes and aerial lifts would be provided during construction if such capabilities are not in place.
• Survey area hospitals to verify services and other details as an occupational health safeguard. The location of the nearest trauma center will also be verified.
• Conduct a site visit with local law enforcement agencies to formally initiate the construction process and familiarize local authorities with the schedule, planned activities, and other relevant details.
During construction, there will be continuous, on-site security staff to secure the site and construction materials. Police service may be needed for limited traffic control during construction, and will be compensated; thereby, not incurring additional operating or infrastructure costs. The Emergency Response Plan utilized during construction will be modified to reflect operational conditions, and similar detailed review of procedures and resources will occur to ensure appropriate measures are in place.
During operations, the Project will maintain a 24-hour, on-site staff. The operating staff will utilize security monitoring systems, complete perimeter fencing, electronic badged gates and doors, inspections, and other procedures to secure the site. Any increase in demand for police services during Project operation is expected to be minimal. Because the Project will not result in a significant population increase, no significant increase in use of the existing fire or emergency medical services is expected. A plan illustrating internal traffic circulation allowing for emergency and other vehicle access within the Project layout is provided in Appendix 6-F of the FEIS.
The Project will not impact existing municipal infrastructure services. It will not result in additional municipal costs related to water or sewer infrastructure. Water will be provided to the Project via on-site wells, supplemented by the facility’s rooftop rain capture system, as available. For sewerage facilities, the Project will use an on-site septic leach field. Process wastewater will be internally recycled and treated in the Zero Liquid Discharge system so that no process wastewater will be discharged from the site. A subsurface sewage disposal system will be used to dispose of domestic wastewater.
Because the required construction force is anticipated to be met with available workers within Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley region, in-migration of workers, and a corresponding increase in demand for municipal services, is expected to be minimal. Operation of the facility will require a 28-person staff, which will not significantly increasedemand or costs for municipal or county-wide services.
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6.3 Responses to Comments on the DEIS
Sections 6.3.1 through 6.3.7 provide a summary of comments received relative tocommunity resources for each specific topic (land use, zoning and community character; visual resources; traffic; noise; electric and magnetic fields; cultural resources; and socioeconomics, respectively), and provides a response or guides the reader to the location of the response within this section.
6.3.1 Land Use, Zoning and Community Character
The Property is located within the Town of Dover’s Industrial/Manufacturing District (M), which permits industrial and related uses, and is currently occupied by a collection of vacant, dilapidated, industrial buildings partially destroyed by fire in 1996. The purpose of the Industrial/Manufacturing District, as discussed in the Town of Dover Zoning Code provided in DEIS Appendix 6-A, is to permit industrial and related uses and adult entertainment, in isolated and well-buffered locations, separated from commercial, office or residential use zones. The zoning of neighboring areas includes Commercial/Industry/Office Mixed Use District (CO) across Route 22, Resource Conservation District (RC) west of the Swamp River and southwest of the Property, and Rural District (RU) along the remaining Property boundaries to the north and southeast.
The Project is not a “use” explicitly listed in the Town of Dover Zoning Code as either allowed or prohibited. Therefore, pursuant to Sections 145-10 and 145-60A of the Dover Town Code, the Project will require a Special Permit issued by the Town Board. In order for a Special Permit to be granted for the Project, certain findings must be made. The required findings, outlined in Section 145-63(B) of the Zoning Code, and the way in which the Project will address the finding requirements, are outlined in DEIS Table 6.1-3.
The use of a previously developed industrial property and the limited extent of new impacts avoid or minimize the potential for impacts to surrounding or nearby land uses. Since its initial exploration of the Project, CVE has completed studies, met with community members,including local environmental organizations and conservation groups, and taken steps to affirm or revise its approach in order to ensure its consistency with the existing land use, the goals of the Town of Dover Master Plan, and the Town of Dover’s Zoning Code. Most recently, CVE acquired an option to purchase the former Rasco parcel to help meet these goals. CVE believes the Project is consistent with Dover’s core community goal of balancing its traditions and natural resources with responsible economic growth, and that the efforts made during the development process will allow for applicable findings and the grant of a Special Permit.
Table 6-1 outlines comments and responses associated with issues of land use, zoning and community character.
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s th
e la
nd u
nder
opt
ion
and
the
lot
line
adju
stm
ent h
as b
een
appr
oved
, all
leas
es o
n th
e C
VE
pro
perty
wou
ld b
e te
rmin
ated
and
any
tena
nts
wou
ld v
acat
e th
e C
VE
site
.” T
he d
ispl
acem
ent o
f any
bu
sine
sses
, inc
ludi
ng th
e po
rtion
of R
asco
32-3
9R
asco
will
no lo
nger
ope
rate
at t
he s
ite, a
nd th
e su
bdiv
isio
n of
the
larg
er p
rope
rty is
no
long
er p
ropo
sed.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
2
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Mat
eria
ls o
pera
tion
that
use
s th
e pr
ojec
t si
te, s
houl
d be
not
ed in
the
DE
IS. W
ould
R
asco
con
tinue
to u
se th
e si
te to
the
sout
h an
d w
ould
relo
catio
n of
mat
eria
l sto
ckpi
les
from
the
CV
E p
rope
rty re
quire
Ras
co to
re
ques
t a S
ite P
lan
amen
dmen
t fro
m th
e To
wn
of D
over
? W
ould
the
reco
nfig
ured
R
asco
pro
perty
hav
e su
ffici
ent r
oom
to
allo
w R
asco
to c
ontin
ue it
s op
erat
ions
?G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AK
RF
Pag
e 6-
6 in
corr
ectly
sta
tes
that
, “Th
e P
roje
ct D
evel
opm
ent A
rea
incl
udes
no
zoni
ng o
verla
y di
stric
ts.”
In fa
ct, t
he
Floo
dpla
in O
verla
y D
istri
ct e
xten
ds o
nto
the
Pro
ject
Dev
elop
men
t Are
a. A
por
tion
of th
e bu
ildin
g fo
otpr
int m
ay fa
ll w
ithin
the
Floo
dpla
in O
verla
y D
istri
ct.
As
such
, the
pr
ojec
t will
need
to c
ompl
y w
ith th
e re
quire
men
ts o
f §14
5-13
"Flo
odpl
ain
Ove
rlay
Dis
trict
" of t
he T
own
Cod
e.
32-4
0Th
e sm
all p
ortio
n of
des
igna
ted
flood
pla
in lo
cate
d ea
st o
f the
ra
ilroa
d tra
cks
is w
ithin
Wet
land
2, w
here
onl
y a
very
sm
all f
inge
r of
mar
gina
l wet
land
(0.0
5 ac
res)
will
be a
ltere
dan
d re
plic
ated
on
a 1:
1 ba
sis.
No
flood
sto
rage
vol
ume
will
be c
ompr
omis
ed b
y th
e Pr
ojec
t and
ther
efor
e no
com
pens
ator
y flo
od s
tora
ge w
ould
be
requ
ired
nor w
ould
spe
cial
floo
d da
mag
e pr
otec
tion
be re
quire
d fo
r Pro
ject
des
ign.
It sh
ould
be
note
d th
at th
e ex
istin
g Fl
oodp
lain
Ove
rlay
Dis
trict
m
ap n
oted
by
the
com
men
ter i
s ba
sed
upon
a F
eder
al
Emer
genc
y M
anag
emen
t Act
(FEM
A)Fl
ood
Insu
ranc
e R
ate
Map
fro
m A
ugus
t 198
4. F
EMA
has
sinc
e up
date
d its
Flo
od In
sura
nce
Rat
e M
aps
and
the
100-
year
floo
d zo
ne n
o lo
nger
ext
ends
eas
t of
the
Met
ro-N
orth
rail
line
with
in W
etla
nd 2
. Th
e To
wn
of D
over
To
wn
Boar
d ap
prov
ed a
revi
sed
FEM
A flo
odpl
ain
map
in A
pril
2012
(pro
vide
d in
App
endi
x 3-
Cof
the
FEIS
); th
e ad
just
ed
flood
plai
n ov
erla
y di
stric
t doe
s no
t ext
end
east
of t
he M
etro
-Nor
th
railr
oad
track
. Th
e re
vise
d pl
an h
asbe
en u
sed
as a
bas
is fo
r the
pr
elim
inar
y St
orm
wat
er P
ollu
tion
Prev
entio
n Pl
ans
(SW
PPPs
) de
scrib
ed in
Sec
tion
5of
the
FEIS
. Th
e pr
elim
inar
y S
WPP
Ps w
ill be
the
subj
ect o
f rev
iew
as
part
of th
e Pr
ojec
t’s C
hapt
er65
per
mit
(Ero
sion
and
Sed
imen
t Con
trol)
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
Pag
e 6-
6 st
ates
that
"CV
E w
ill w
ork
clos
ely
with
tow
n of
ficia
ls to
det
erm
ine
how
bes
t to
eval
uate
pla
nnin
g an
d zo
ning
re
quire
men
ts" f
or th
e te
mpo
rary
layd
own
site
. The
per
mits
and
app
rova
ls re
quire
d fo
r thi
s te
mpo
rary
use
sho
uld
be s
tate
d in
th
e D
EIS
.
32-4
1As
list
ed in
Tab
le 1
-1 o
f the
FEI
S, th
e fo
llow
ing
perm
its a
re
requ
ired
from
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er:
•Sp
ecia
l Per
mit/
Site
Pla
n R
evie
w (T
own
Boar
d), w
hich
will
addr
ess
issu
es s
uch
as s
torm
wat
er, l
ayou
t, gr
adin
g,
eros
ion
and
sedi
men
t con
trol,
light
ing
and
land
scap
ing,
in
clud
ing
rest
orat
ion
of te
mpo
rary
use
are
as•
Fire
Pre
vent
ion
Perm
its (T
own
Boar
d)•
Use
of E
xplo
sive
s (T
own
Boar
d)•
Eros
ion/
Sedi
men
t Con
trol (
Plan
ning
Boa
rd)
•Zo
ning
law
am
endm
ent (
Zoni
ng B
oard
)•
Des
ign
Rev
iew
(Arc
hite
ctur
al R
evie
w B
oard
)•
Build
ing/
Occ
upan
cy P
erm
its (B
uild
ing
Insp
ecto
r)
The
tem
pora
ry u
ses
prop
osed
on
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel a
nd
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
will
be in
clud
ed in
the
Spec
ial
Perm
it/Si
te P
lan
Rev
iew
sub
mitt
alto
con
firm
thes
e us
es a
dher
e to
requ
irem
ents
of t
he D
over
Zon
ing
Cod
e. S
ectio
n 14
5-10
(B) o
f th
e Zo
ning
Cod
e pr
ovid
es th
at a
ny u
se n
ot e
num
erat
ed a
s a
prin
cipl
e us
e an
d no
t pro
hibi
ted
by S
ectio
n 14
5-10
(C) m
ay b
e pe
rmitt
ed b
y Sp
ecia
l Per
mit.
Thr
ough
the
Proj
ect’s
Spe
cial
Pe
rmit/
Site
Pla
n R
evie
w p
roce
ss, a
dem
onst
ratio
n of
con
sist
ency
w
ill be
mad
e w
ith e
nviro
nmen
tal s
tand
ards
set
forth
at S
ectio
n 14
5-40
and
the
crite
ria s
tate
d in
Sec
tion
145-
63 o
f the
Zon
ing
Cod
e.G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AK
RF
Tabl
e 6.
1-2,
"Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y C
onsi
sten
cy w
ith Z
onin
g D
imen
sion
al
Req
uire
men
ts" s
houl
d in
clud
e th
e he
ight
of
the
prop
osed
bui
ldin
g ex
clus
ive
of th
e pr
opos
ed s
tack
s. It
is u
ncle
arif
the
build
ing
alon
ew
ould
be
113
feet
.
32-4
2H
eigh
ts o
f all
maj
or b
uild
ings
and
stru
ctur
es a
re p
rovi
ded
in
Sect
ion
1.5.
1.2
of th
e D
EIS.
The
talle
st b
uild
ing/
stru
ctur
e an
d eq
uipm
ent (
excl
udin
g th
e st
acks
) is
113
feet
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
The
para
grap
h at
the
botto
m o
f pag
e 6-
11,
whi
ch d
escr
ibes
the
heig
ht v
aria
nce
requ
ired,
sho
uld
be c
larif
ied
to e
xpla
in h
ow
tall
the
build
ing
vers
us th
e sm
okes
tack
s w
ould
be.
32-4
3Th
e re
fere
nced
par
agra
ph is
dis
cuss
ing
the
build
ings
onl
y, th
e ta
llest
of w
hich
are
113
feet
. Th
e st
acks
will
be 2
82.5
feet
tall.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
Pag
es 6
-12
stat
es th
at, "
The
gran
t of t
he
varia
nce
to C
VE
will
allo
w th
e el
imin
atio
n of
th
e cu
rrent
gra
ndfa
ther
ed, p
re-e
xist
ing,
no
ncon
form
ing
uses
(i.e
., th
e pa
rtial
ly
dest
roye
d bu
ildin
gs) o
n th
e C
VE
site
." Th
is
stat
emen
t is
not e
ntire
ly a
ccur
ate.
The
se
build
ings
wer
e co
nstru
cted
prio
r to
the
adop
tion
of th
e cu
rren
t Zon
ing
Cod
e, w
hich
m
eans
that
ther
e m
ay b
e so
me
pre-
exis
ting
non-
conf
orm
ing
setb
acks
, hei
ghts
, or
oth
er s
truct
ural
or l
ot re
quire
men
ts.
How
ever
, §14
5-24
of t
he C
ode
wou
ld
prec
lude
any
non
-con
form
ing
uses
from
re-
esta
blis
hing
; and
any
ligh
t ind
ustri
al u
ses
wou
ld b
e pe
rmitt
ed to
con
tinue
und
er a
Spe
cial
Per
mit
by th
e P
lann
ing
Boa
rd.
32-4
4Irr
espe
ctiv
e of
the
lega
l sta
tus
of th
e ex
istin
g bu
ildin
gs, t
hepr
opos
ed P
roje
ct w
ill re
mov
e th
e ex
istin
gdi
lapi
date
dst
ruct
ures
and
repl
ace
them
with
the
stru
ctur
es id
entif
ied,
follo
win
g re
ceip
t of
appl
icab
le v
aria
nces
and
oth
er a
ppro
vals
.The
rem
oval
of t
he
exis
ting
nonc
onfo
rmin
g st
ruct
ures
will
redu
ce th
e ov
eral
l zon
ing
nonc
onfo
rmiti
es o
n th
e Pr
oper
tyby
per
mitt
ing
cons
truct
ion
of
build
ings
that
are
mor
e in
con
form
ance
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er
Zoni
ng C
ode
than
the
exis
ting
stru
ctur
es.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
The
DE
IS s
houl
d fu
rther
dis
cuss
the
pote
ntia
l com
mun
ity c
hara
cter
impa
cts
of
the
prop
osed
Lay
dow
n S
ite.
Alth
ough
this
is
a te
mpo
rary
use
of t
he s
ite, i
t inv
olve
s di
stur
banc
e to
a p
rom
inen
t lan
dmar
k th
at
was
mem
oria
lized
in th
e A
sher
B. D
uran
d pa
intin
g “D
over
Pla
ins.
” P
lans
for
mai
ntai
ning
and
rees
tabl
ishi
ng th
e ag
ricul
tura
l use
of t
he s
ite a
nd it
s pr
esen
ce
in th
is v
iew
shed
sho
uld
be d
escr
ibed
.
32-4
5Se
ctio
n 6.
3.1.
2of
the
DEI
Spr
ovid
es a
dditi
onal
nar
rativ
e de
scrib
ing
the
tem
pora
ry u
se o
f the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
. G
iven
th
e m
anne
r in
whi
ch th
e si
te w
ill be
use
d, a
s w
ell a
s th
e pr
e-co
nstru
ctio
n an
d po
st-c
onst
ruct
ion
mea
sure
s to
be
impl
emen
ted,
no
cha
nge
in th
e cu
rrent
cha
ract
er is
exp
ecte
d fo
llow
ing
its
rest
orat
ion
post
-con
stru
ctio
n.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
5
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
The
DE
IS s
houl
d in
clud
e a
disc
ussi
on o
f po
tent
ial i
mpa
cts
to p
rope
rty v
alue
s su
rrou
ndin
g th
e fa
cilit
y.
Spe
cific
dat
a an
d an
alys
is fr
om a
reas
sur
roun
ding
exi
stin
g el
ectri
c ge
nera
ting
faci
litie
s sh
ould
be
pres
ente
d as
evi
denc
e.
32-4
6As
dis
cuss
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
7.2
of th
e FE
IS, a
stu
dy c
ondu
cted
by
the
Publ
ic S
ervi
ce C
omm
issi
on o
f Wis
cons
in in
dica
tes,
“act
ual
prop
erty
val
ue is
com
pris
ed o
f an
ofte
n co
mpl
ex s
et o
f des
irabl
e an
d un
desi
rabl
e fa
ctor
s, in
clud
ing
prox
imity
and
qua
lity
of
scho
ols,
the
attra
ctiv
enes
s of
the
hous
e an
d ya
rd, a
nd a
cces
s to
w
ork
and
to lo
cal a
men
ities
. The
rese
arch
has
not
bee
n co
nclu
sive
bec
ause
of t
he d
iffic
ulty
rese
arch
ers
have
of
acco
untin
g fo
r all
of th
e va
riabl
es.
The
few
stu
dies
don
e to
dat
e ha
ve n
ot s
how
n a
clea
r, co
nsis
tent
cor
rela
tion
betw
een
pow
er
plan
t loc
atio
n an
d re
duce
d pr
oper
ty v
alue
s.”
It is
impo
rtant
to n
ote
that
pro
perty
val
ues
are
driv
en b
y a
myr
iad
of fa
ctor
s w
hich
incl
ude
exte
rnal
ities
suc
h as
the
qual
ity o
f sch
ool
syst
ems,
pro
perty
taxe
s, a
nd c
omm
unity
ser
vice
s. C
VE’s
PIL
OT
will
prov
ide
subs
tant
ial r
even
ues
to th
e To
wn
of D
over
and
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
whi
ch c
an b
e us
ed fo
r im
prov
ed
Tow
n/Sc
hool
faci
litie
s, e
xpan
ded
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ces,
and
/or
low
er ta
xes.
T. M
icha
el
Twom
ey,
Ente
rgy
…th
e av
aila
ble
Fede
ral E
mer
genc
y M
anag
emen
t Age
ncy
(“FEM
A”) F
lood
In
sura
nce
Rat
e M
aps…
indi
cate
that
a p
ortio
n of
the
Prop
erty
, loc
ated
eas
tof t
he ra
ilroa
d w
here
con
stru
ctio
n is
pro
pose
d, is
in fa
ct
loca
ted
with
in th
e Fl
oodp
lain
Ove
rlay
Dis
trict
…Th
us, c
ompe
nsat
ory
flood
are
as
may
be
requ
ired
to p
reve
nt a
dver
se e
ffect
s on
ne
arby
pro
perty
ow
ners
. Tow
n of
Dov
er C
ode
§81-
12, a
nd a
pplic
able
con
stru
ctio
n st
anda
rds
mus
t be
adhe
red
to p
rote
ct th
e co
nstru
ctio
n fro
m fl
ood
dam
age.
33-2
3Th
e sm
all p
ortio
n of
des
igna
ted
flood
pla
in lo
cate
d ea
st o
f the
ra
ilroa
d tra
cks
is w
ithin
Wet
land
2, w
here
onl
y a
very
sm
all f
inge
r of
mar
gina
l wet
land
(0.0
5 ac
res)
will
be a
ltere
dan
d re
plic
ated
on
a 1:
1 ba
sis.
No
flood
sto
rage
vol
ume
will
be c
ompr
omis
ed b
y th
e Pr
ojec
t and
ther
efor
e no
com
pens
ator
y flo
od s
tora
ge w
ould
be
requ
ired
nor w
ould
spe
cial
floo
d da
mag
e pr
otec
tion
be re
quire
d fo
r Pro
ject
des
ign.
It sh
ould
be
note
d th
at th
e ex
istin
g Fl
oodp
lain
Ove
rlay
Dis
trict
m
ap n
oted
by
the
com
men
ter i
s ba
sed
upon
a FE
MA
Floo
d In
sura
nce
Rat
e M
ap fr
om A
ugus
t 198
4. F
EMA
has
sinc
e up
date
d its
Flo
od In
sura
nce
Rat
e M
aps
and
the
100-
year
floo
d zo
ne n
o lo
nger
ext
ends
eas
t of t
he M
etro
Nor
th ra
il lin
e w
ithin
Wet
land
2.
The
Tow
n of
Dov
er T
own
Boar
d ap
prov
ed a
revi
sed
FEM
Aflo
odpl
ain
map
in A
pril
2012
(pro
vide
d in
App
endi
x 3-
Cof
the
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
FEIS
); th
e ad
just
ed fl
oodp
lain
ove
rlay
dist
rict d
oes
not e
xten
dea
st o
f the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
track
. Th
e re
vise
d pl
an h
asbe
en
used
as
a ba
sis
for t
he p
relim
inar
y SW
PPPs
des
crib
ed in
Sec
tion
5. T
he p
relim
inar
y SW
PPPs
will
be th
e su
bjec
t of r
evie
w a
s pa
rt of
the
Proj
ect’s
Cha
pter
65 p
erm
it (E
rosi
on a
nd S
edim
ent C
ontro
l) w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
.T.
Mic
hael
Tw
omey
, En
terg
y
The
DE
IS s
tate
s th
at a
larg
e po
wer
pla
nt
loca
ted
with
in th
e M
Dis
trict
is a
llow
ed b
y sp
ecia
l per
mit
issu
ed b
y th
e To
wn
Boa
rd…
In fa
ct, "
heav
y in
dust
ry"
is a
pr
ohib
ited
use
in a
n M
Dis
trict
, and
any
fair
read
ing
of th
e ph
rase
, "he
avy
indu
stry
" in
clud
es a
pow
er p
lant
of t
he s
cale
pr
opos
ed b
y th
e P
roje
ct.
Eve
n if
the
App
lican
t cou
ld s
how
that
the
Pro
ject
sho
uld
not b
e tre
ated
as
"hea
vy
indu
stry
," th
ere
are
othe
r rea
sons
why
the
use
is c
urre
ntly
pro
hibi
ted
in th
e M
D
istri
ct. I
n pa
rticu
lar,
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er
Zoni
ng C
ode
stat
es: "
Any
use,
whe
ther
or
not l
iste
din
the
Use
Tab
le, i
s pr
ohib
ited
if it
does
not
sat
isfy
the
stan
dard
s an
d cr
iteria
in
§§
145-
40 a
nd 1
45-6
3." T
own
of D
over
C
ode
§ 14
5-10
(C).
By
the
Appl
ican
t's o
wn
expl
anat
ion
(see
Sec
tion
6, b
elow
), th
e no
ise
stan
dard
s of
§ 1
45-4
0 w
ill b
e ex
ceed
ed b
y th
e P
roje
ct.
This
pro
hibi
ted
stat
us m
ay b
e re
med
ied
if th
e To
wn
of D
over
Zon
ing
Cod
e is
am
ende
d, o
r a
use
varia
nce
is g
rant
ed b
y th
e To
wn
of D
over
Zo
ning
Boa
rd o
f App
eals
…W
e ar
e co
ncer
ned
33-2
4A
disc
ussi
on o
f the
Pro
ject
’s c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
’s
Mas
ter P
lan
and
Zoni
ng C
ode
is in
clud
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
1of
the
FEIS
.
Sect
ion
145-
74 o
f the
Tow
n C
ode
defin
es “H
eavy
Indu
stry
” as
the
“Man
ufac
ture
, ass
embl
y, tr
eatm
ent,
proc
essi
ng, o
r pac
kagi
ng o
f pr
oduc
ts in
a m
anne
r tha
t em
its o
r is
likel
y to
em
it ob
ject
iona
ble
leve
ls o
f sm
oke,
noi
se, d
ust,
odor
, gla
re, w
ater
pol
lutio
n, o
r vi
brat
ion
beyo
nd th
e pr
oper
ty b
ound
arie
s.”
The
Proj
ectw
ill ge
nera
teel
ectri
city
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith N
ew Y
ork
law
and
in c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith a
ll pe
rmits
issu
ed b
y N
YSD
EC.
With
ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel t
o th
e Pr
oper
ty, t
he P
roje
ctw
ill op
erat
e in
a m
anne
r tha
t will
not e
mit
obje
ctio
nabl
e le
vels
of
thes
e ite
ms
beyo
nd th
e Pr
oper
ty b
ound
arie
s, w
ith th
e ex
cept
ion
of n
oise
alo
ng th
e M
etro
-Nor
th ra
ilroa
dlin
e.Si
nce
the
Met
ro-
Nor
th ra
ilroa
d lin
e is
a na
rrow
stri
p of
land
ext
endi
ng th
roug
h th
e Pr
oper
ty, w
ith C
VE o
wni
ng th
e la
nd to
the
wes
t of t
hat r
ecep
tor,
and
isno
t a n
oise
-sen
sitiv
e re
cept
or, t
his
will
not r
esul
t in
eith
er a
pu
blic
or p
rivat
e nu
isan
ce.
At th
e w
este
rly b
ound
arie
s of
the
Prop
erty
bey
ond
the
railr
oad
line,
the
Proj
ect w
ill co
mpl
y w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
Zon
ing
Noi
se S
tand
ards
.The
Pro
ject
will
dem
onst
rate
com
plia
nce
with
the
Maj
or P
roje
ct C
riter
ia id
entif
ied
in S
ectio
n 14
5-63
(B) o
f the
Tow
n C
ode
as a
par
t of i
ts S
peci
al
Perm
it Ap
plic
atio
nre
view
pro
cess
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
7
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
that
a v
aria
nce
may
not
be
gran
ted,
e.g
., be
caus
e (a
) the
re a
re o
ther
per
mitt
ed u
ses
that
co
uld
be m
ade
of th
is la
nd; (
b) th
ere
is n
o cl
ear f
inan
cial
har
dshi
p to
this
App
lican
t tha
t ha
s no
t bee
n se
lf-cr
eate
d; a
nd (c
) the
Pro
ject
, if
auth
oriz
ed, m
ay w
ell a
lter t
he e
ssen
tial r
ural
ch
arac
ter o
f thi
s ne
ighb
orho
od a
nd th
e To
wn
ofD
over
.T.
Mic
hael
Tw
omey
, En
terg
y
…th
e D
EIS
igno
res
the
Pro
ject
's th
ree
prop
osed
282
.5 fo
ot ta
ll em
issi
on c
ontro
l st
acks
, and
whe
ther
stru
ctur
es o
f suc
h he
ight
m
ay b
e re
conc
iled
with
the
purp
ose
and
inte
nt o
f the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g C
ode.
Th
ere
is a
35
foot
hei
ght l
imit
in th
e M
D
istri
ct. T
own
of D
over
Cod
e, §
145
-11(
B).
Exce
ptio
ns to
the
heig
ht li
mita
tion
are
set
forth
at §
145
-30D
, and
incl
ude
"chi
mne
ys,"
a te
rm th
at, a
lthou
gh n
ot d
efin
ed, i
s no
t re
adily
inte
rpre
ted
to in
clud
e in
dust
rial
emis
sion
con
trol s
tack
s on
the
scal
e pr
opos
ed fo
r the
Pro
ject
. No
othe
r ex
empt
ions
app
ear t
o ap
ply.
Tow
n of
Dov
er
Cod
e, §
145
-30(
D).
Ther
efor
e, th
e 28
2.5
foot
em
issi
on c
ontro
l sta
cks
argu
ably
do
not
33-2
5As
dis
cuss
ed in
Sec
tion
6.1.
4 of
the
DEI
S, th
e th
ree
prop
osed
28
2.5-
foot
sta
cks
are
cons
ider
edby
CVE
to b
e“c
him
neys
” and
w
ould
ther
efor
ebe
exem
pt fr
om h
eigh
t req
uire
men
ts p
er S
ectio
n 14
5-30
(D)(1
) of t
he Z
onin
g C
ode.
Sect
ion
145-
73 o
f the
Zon
ing
Cod
e ex
plai
ns th
at a
ll w
ords
use
d in
C
hapt
er 1
45 “s
hall
carry
thei
r cus
tom
ary
mea
ning
s.”
Ref
eren
ce
to a
com
mon
def
initi
on is
app
ropr
iate
sin
ce th
e Zo
ning
Cod
e do
es
not d
efin
e “c
him
ney.
” M
erria
m-W
ebst
er’s
Dic
tiona
rypr
ovid
es th
e fo
llow
ing
defin
ition
of “c
him
ney:
”“A
ver
tical
stru
ctur
e in
corp
orat
ed
into
a b
uild
ing
and
encl
osin
g a
flue
or fl
ues
that
car
ry o
ff sm
oke;
es
peci
ally
the
part
of s
uch
a st
ruct
ure
exte
ndin
g ab
ove
a ro
of.”2
The
com
mon
def
initi
on o
f chi
mne
y,th
eref
ore,
incl
udes
the
stac
ks
prop
osed
by
CVE
sinc
e th
e st
acks
are
flue
s (i.
e.,c
him
neys
), w
hich
will
cond
uct t
he P
roje
ct’s
emis
sion
s to
the
atm
osph
ere
asw
ill be
perm
itted
by
the
NYS
DEC
air
perm
it.Th
is u
se o
f thi
s te
rm
2ht
tp://
ww
w.m
erria
mw
ebst
er.c
om/d
ictio
nary
/chi
mne
y.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
8
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
com
ply
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g C
ode.
Sim
ilarly
, the
Pro
ject
wou
ld h
ave
four
ad
ditio
nal s
truct
ures
rang
ing
in s
ize
from
50
feet
to 1
13 fe
et ta
ll th
at a
rgua
bly
do n
ot
com
ply
with
the
heig
ht li
mita
tion.
See
DEI
S, p
. 1-
12.
to re
flect
gen
erat
ing
faci
lity
stac
ksha
s be
en a
pplie
d in
oth
er
anal
ogou
s si
tuat
ions
.
Alls
truct
ures
that
exc
eed
the
Zoni
ng C
ode’
s ap
plic
able
heig
ht
limita
tions
will
be a
ddre
ssed
as
part
of th
e Pr
ojec
t’s S
peci
al
Perm
it Ap
plic
atio
n.
T. M
icha
elTw
omey
, En
terg
y
…th
e A
pplic
ant a
sks
the
Tow
n to
am
end
its
law
s to
incr
ease
the
nois
e lim
it by
ten
deci
bels
(fro
m 5
0 to
60
dB) f
or M
zon
ing
dist
ricts
.See
DE
IS, p
. 6-9
1. A
lthou
gh th
e D
EIS
cha
ract
eriz
es th
is a
s a
"slig
ht
adju
stm
ent"
(see
DEI
S, p
. 6-1
0), a
10
dB
incr
ease
wou
ld p
erm
it th
e fa
cilit
y, a
s w
ell a
s an
y ot
her f
acilit
ies
loca
ted
in a
n M
-zon
ed
area
, to
emit
nigh
ttim
e no
ises
that
are
ten
times
loud
er th
an c
urre
ntly
allo
wed
…As
set
fo
rth in
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er N
oise
Ord
inan
ce,
"noi
se s
hall
be p
rohi
bite
d w
hen
it is
of s
uch
char
acte
r, in
tens
ity a
nd d
urat
ion
or o
f any
ty
pe o
r vol
ume
that
a re
ason
able
per
son
wou
ld n
ot to
lera
te u
nder
the
circ
umst
ance
s an
d th
at is
det
rimen
tal t
o th
e lif
e, h
ealth
or
wel
fare
of a
ny in
divi
dual
or w
ould
cau
se o
r cr
eate
a ri
sk o
f pub
lic in
conv
enie
nce,
an
noya
nce
or a
larm
." To
wn
of D
over
Cod
e §
107-
3(A)
. Noi
se o
f thi
s ch
arac
ter,
inte
nsity
an
d du
ratio
n is
like
ly to
be
the
case
ove
r bot
h th
e th
ree-
year
con
stru
ctio
n pe
riod
for t
he
prop
osed
Pro
ject
, and
dur
ing
its o
pera
tion
ther
eafte
r.
33-2
6W
ith th
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel t
o th
e Pr
oper
ty, t
he
Proj
ect i
s ex
pect
ed to
com
ply
with
the
mos
t res
trict
ive
nigh
t-tim
e so
und
leve
l lim
it (5
0dB
A) o
f the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g N
oise
St
anda
rds
at th
e no
rth, s
outh
and
eas
t Pro
perty
line
s–
whi
ch a
re
the
Prop
erty
line
s in
the
dire
ctio
n of
the
near
est r
esid
entia
l re
cept
ors.
The
Proj
ect’s
sou
nd le
vels
will
also
com
ply
with
the
nois
e st
anda
rds
at it
s w
este
rnm
ost b
ound
ary.
How
ever
, a n
arro
w s
trip
of la
nd o
wne
d by
the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
line
exte
nds
thro
ugh
the
Prop
erty
, and
sou
nd le
vels
are
pred
icte
d to
exc
eed
the
nois
est
anda
rd a
t the
railr
oad
line.
Sin
ce th
e M
etro
-Nor
th ra
ilroa
d lin
e is
no
t a n
oise
-sen
sitiv
e re
cept
or, a
nd C
VE w
ill ow
n th
e Pr
oper
ty o
n ei
ther
side
of t
his
rece
ptor
, thi
sw
ill no
t res
ult i
n ei
ther
a p
ublic
or
priv
ate
nuis
ance
.C
VE is
requ
estin
g an
amen
dmen
t to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g C
ode
so a
s to
per
mit
the
antic
ipat
ed n
oise
leve
lsan
d al
low
this
eco
nom
ical
ly b
enef
icia
l use
with
out n
egat
ivel
y im
pact
ing
com
mun
ity c
hara
cter
and
resi
dent
ial u
ses.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-1
9
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
Figu
re 1
-2: R
C d
oes
not m
ean
recr
eatio
n; it
m
eans
reso
urce
con
serv
atio
n.
37-2
7Th
is ty
pogr
aphi
cal e
rror i
s no
ted.
Tab
le 6
.1-1
of t
he D
EIS
corre
ctly
not
es th
e de
sign
atio
n.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
Figu
re 1
-4: N
o lo
nger
TT
Mat
eria
ls; i
s no
w
RA
SC
O.
37-2
8C
VE h
as s
igne
d an
opt
ion
to p
urch
ase
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel,
ther
efor
e, p
rior o
ccup
ancy
will
be re
leva
nt o
nly
for a
sses
smen
t of
site
con
ditio
nsde
scrib
ed in
Sec
tion
2of
the
FEIS
.
Step
hen
and
Cat
e W
ilson
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
ts
The
envi
ronm
ent h
ere
in o
ur a
rea
is o
ne
that
we
cons
ider
to b
e cl
ean
and
quie
t–a
plac
e to
live
, wor
k an
d re
tire,
whe
re w
e ca
n pu
rsue
act
iviti
es s
uch
as g
arde
ning
, ca
mpi
ng, s
wim
min
g, a
nd o
utdo
or li
ving
in
gene
ral.
The
pros
pect
and
ulti
mat
e ad
vent
of
a la
rge
scal
e (a
nd p
oten
tially
un
nece
ssar
y) p
ower
pla
nt in
clo
se
prox
imity
is n
ot c
ondu
cive
to a
ny o
f the
se
purs
uits
for m
any
reas
ons.
38-1
The
prop
osed
Pro
ject
will
mee
t stri
ct re
quire
men
ts, i
nclu
ding
for
emis
sion
san
d no
ise,
and
will
not i
nvol
ve a
ny w
aste
wat
er
disc
harg
e. I
t is
prop
osed
to b
e bu
ilt o
n an
app
roxi
mat
ely
30ac
re
foot
prin
t loc
ated
with
in a
193
.5ac
re P
rope
rty (5
7 ac
res
of w
hich
is
the
Proj
ect D
evel
opm
ent A
rea)
. G
iven
the
Proj
ect’s
char
acte
ristic
s an
d bu
fferin
g, th
ere
is n
o re
ason
why
act
iviti
es
such
as
gard
enin
g, c
ampi
ng, s
wim
min
g, a
nd g
ener
al o
utdo
or
livin
g ca
nnot
con
tinue
to b
e en
joye
d.
Rob
ert
Her
zog,
D
over
R
esid
ent
…C
VE is
adm
ittin
g th
ey w
ill be
una
ble
to m
eet
exis
ting
soun
d re
gula
tions
, and
prop
osed
to
get a
roun
d th
is o
ther
wis
e fa
tal f
law
not
by
chan
ging
thei
r equ
ipm
ent,
but b
ype
titio
ning
fo
r a c
hang
e in
the
stan
dard
, as
if th
e st
anda
rd n
eed
not a
pply
to th
em. T
hey
seek
to
get
aro
und
the
regu
latio
ns b
y try
ing
to
mak
e a
case
that
sou
nds
eman
atin
g fro
mth
e pl
ant w
ill be
uni
-dire
ctio
nal,
mag
ical
ly b
eing
co
nfin
ed to
the
rail
line.
In re
ality
, the
soun
ds
mad
e by
var
ious
equ
ipm
ent i
n th
e pl
ant w
ill ra
diat
e br
oadl
y, e
ndin
g up
in th
eho
mes
of
resi
denc
es a
nd o
ther
use
s in
the
area
who
will
have
no
effe
ctiv
e pr
otec
tion
from
leve
ls th
at
42-1
1W
ith th
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel t
o th
e Pr
oper
ty, t
he
Proj
ect i
s ex
pect
ed to
com
ply
with
the
mos
t res
trict
ive
nigh
t-tim
e so
und
leve
l lim
it (5
0 dB
A) o
f the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g N
oise
St
anda
rds
at th
e no
rth, s
outh
and
eas
t Pro
perty
line
s–
whi
ch a
re
the
Prop
erty
line
s in
the
dire
ctio
n of
the
near
est r
esid
entia
l re
cept
ors.
Noi
se m
odel
ing
com
plet
ed fo
r the
Pro
ject
doe
s no
t pre
sum
e th
at
soun
ds fr
om th
e fa
cilit
y ar
e un
i-dire
ctio
nal.
Rat
her,
the
Cad
naA
mod
el u
tiliz
ed id
entif
ies
proj
ecte
d so
und
leve
ls a
ssoc
iate
d w
ith
the
com
bina
tion
of s
ourc
es in
all
dire
ctio
ns.
Figu
re 6
-3illu
stra
tes
the
isop
leth
s sh
owin
g th
e m
anne
r in
whi
ch s
ound
sge
nera
ted
at
the
Proj
ect a
re in
fluen
ced
by d
ista
nce
and
othe
r fac
tors
.
As p
revi
ousl
y di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
4 of
the
DEI
S, th
e Pr
ojec
t’s
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
0
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
1. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–La
nd U
se, Z
onin
g an
d C
omm
unity
Cha
ract
er
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
exce
ed e
xist
ing
regu
latio
ns.
That
is li
tera
lly in
tole
rabl
e --
nois
e re
gula
tions
w
ere
desi
gned
to p
rote
ct lo
cale
nviro
nmen
ts
and
resi
dent
s. It
is p
reci
sely
whe
n an
ent
ity
cann
ot m
eet s
uch
regu
latio
nsth
at th
ey a
re
not t
o be
dis
card
ed, f
or th
at is
whe
n th
ey a
re
mos
t nee
ded.
CVE
ack
now
ledg
ing
they
ca
nnot
and
will
not m
eet t
hese
sta
ndar
ds, w
ill vi
olat
e th
em, a
nd to
oba
d fo
r the
loca
ls.
The
leve
ls o
f 59d
b th
e pl
ant w
ill be
em
ittin
g,
wel
l in
exce
ss o
f the
50d
b lim
it, a
reno
t triv
ial.
The
EPA
repo
rts th
at o
utdo
or n
oise
s in
the
60db
rang
e hi
stor
ical
ly g
ener
ate
wid
espr
ead
com
plai
nts
and
indi
vidu
al th
reat
s of
lega
l ac
tion.
The
Tow
n of
Dov
er d
oes
not w
ant t
o an
d do
es n
ot n
eed
to im
pose
this
bur
den
on
its re
side
nts
for y
ears
to c
ome.
The
tow
n ha
s am
ple
auth
ority
to d
eny
the
plan
t on
the
grou
nds
of n
oise
…
soun
d le
vels
will
com
ply
with
the
nois
e st
anda
rds
at it
s w
este
rnm
ost b
ound
ary,
thus
mee
ting
the
tow
n’s
stan
dard
at a
ll Pr
oper
ty b
ound
arie
s ab
uttin
g re
side
nces
. H
owev
er, a
nar
row
st
rip o
f lan
d ow
ned
by th
e M
etro
-Nor
th ra
ilroa
d lin
e ex
tend
s th
roug
h th
e Pr
oper
ty, a
nd s
ound
leve
lsar
e pr
edic
ted
to e
xcee
d th
e no
ise
stan
dard
at t
he w
est p
rope
rty li
ne a
butti
ng th
e ra
ilroa
dlin
e. S
ince
the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
line
is n
ot a
noi
se-s
ensi
tive
rece
ptor
, and
CVE
will
own
the
Prop
erty
on
eith
er s
ide
of th
is
rece
ptor
, thi
s w
ill no
t res
ult i
n ei
ther
a p
ublic
or p
rivat
e nu
isan
ce.
CVE
is re
ques
ting
anam
endm
ent t
o th
e To
wn
of D
over
Zon
ing
Cod
e so
as
to p
erm
it th
e an
ticip
ated
noi
se le
vels
and
the
prop
osed
eco
nom
ical
ly b
enef
icia
l use
with
out n
egat
ivel
y im
pact
ing
com
mun
ity c
hara
cter
and
resi
dent
ial u
ses.
Cat
e W
ilson
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
t
In th
e ex
ecut
ive
sum
mar
y, it
talk
s ab
out t
he
area
of p
rimar
y im
pact
, whi
ch I
thin
k ha
s be
en
desi
gnat
ed a
s a
one-
mile
zon
e fro
m th
e pr
ojec
ted
proj
ect a
nd o
ne-m
ile ra
dius
aro
und.
O
ur p
rope
rty is
actu
ally
wel
l with
in th
at z
one,
I be
lieve
.
T2-3
The
DEI
Sdi
d no
t int
end
to im
ply
a on
e-m
ile ra
dius
wou
ld b
eco
nsid
ered
an
“are
a of
prim
ary
impa
ct.”
Sec
tion
6.1.
2.2
and
Figu
re 6
.1-2
of th
e D
EIS
do d
escr
ibe
land
use
s th
at o
ccur
with
in
one
mile
of t
he P
rope
rty.
This
is in
tend
ed a
s a
gene
ral
char
acte
rizat
ion
of th
e Pr
ojec
t’s s
ettin
g, a
nd n
ot to
repr
esen
t sp
ecifi
c an
ticip
ated
impa
cts.
As
appl
icab
le, l
ocat
ions
whe
re
impa
cts
are
proj
ecte
dto
occ
urar
e sp
ecifi
cally
iden
tifie
dfo
r eac
h te
chni
cal i
ssue
eva
luat
ed.
For e
xam
ple,
noi
se is
ople
ths
show
m
odel
ed s
ound
leve
lsex
tend
ing
out f
rom
the
Prop
erty
, tra
ffic
serv
ice
leve
lsw
ere
eval
uate
d al
ong
the
Rou
te 2
2 co
rrido
r, an
d ai
r qu
ality
impa
cts
wer
e ev
alua
ted
in s
urro
undi
ng e
leva
ted
terra
in.
Community Resources Page 6-21
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.3.2 Visual Resources and Aesthetics
The visual analysis indicates that, although the Project will be visible from certain locations, the Project Development Area possesses a number of qualities that will minimize visual impacts to its surroundings including its location within a valley, a substantial buffer of mature trees, and a hillside that will shield the majority of the Project structures from view. The Project has been purposefully located within a compact footprint, including co-locating the three stacks in order to minimize their visual impact on surroundings. The design attributes of the Project, the natural buffer of its surroundings, the context and number of viewers, the duration of the view, the degree of discernible detail, and the scenic value of the setting, contribute to minimizing the impact of potential views of the Project.
The viewshed analysis presented in Section 6.2 of the DEIS demonstrates consistency with NYSDEC’s Visual Impact Assessment Policy, and although resources of “statewide significance” were not identified from which significant visual change would be anticipated, additional simulations were provided of other viewing locations that represent the potential for local changes in view.
Areas of potential visibility within a 5-mile radius were determined based on computer modeling that considered both topography and vegetation. Within this area, types of viewers and land uses were considered, leading to selection of vantage points from which photographic simulations were prepared illustrating representative views both under current conditions and with the proposed Project in place. These simulations were included as Figures 6.2-6 through 6.2-13 of the DEIS.
The visual impact assessment presented in Section 6.2 of the DEIS indicated that views of the facility stacks will be limited, day or night, due to topography, vegetation and distance. The facility, including its stacks, would not be visible at night, although Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety lighting on the stacks will be visible. Stack lighting will be similar to the FAA lighting one sees on communication towers. Other lighting will be directed downwards and would not result in nighttime off-site visibility of the facility.
The closest view is that from Route 22, reflected in Figure 6.2-6 of the DEIS. Stack lighting would be expected to be visible from that location. However, viewers would be driving along Route 22 and experiencing a momentary glimpse of the lighting that would not be dissimilar to the effect of street lights or similar features. Viewers from the other evaluated representative locations also have the potential to view stack top lighting, but distance and vegetation will place the lighting as a horizon feature. The potential impact of the views would vary, as individual viewer sensitivity to this form of lighting varies. CVE is working
Community Resources Page 6-22
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
with the FAA to minimize the need for stack lighting to the extent possible while still meeting FAA safety requirements.
Table 6-2 outlines comments and responses associated with visual resources and aesthetics.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
2. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–Vi
sual
Res
ourc
es a
nd A
esth
etic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
The
Cric
ket V
alle
y Po
wer
Pla
ntw
ill…ad
d…vi
sual
…po
lluta
nts
to o
ur
envi
ronm
ent…
25-3
As d
etai
led
in S
ectio
n 6.
2 of
the
DEI
S, th
e Pr
ojec
t will
add
a ne
w v
isua
l el
emen
t to
the
land
scap
e. G
iven
the
desi
gn a
ttrib
utes
of t
he P
roje
ct, t
he
natu
ral b
uffe
r of i
ts s
urro
undi
ngs,
the
cont
ext a
nd n
umbe
r of v
iew
ers,
th
e du
ratio
n of
the
view
, the
deg
ree
of d
isce
rnib
le d
etai
l, an
d th
e sc
enic
va
lue
of th
e se
tting
, the
vis
ual o
f thi
s im
pact
is a
sses
sed
in t
hat s
ectio
n of
the
DEI
S as
min
imal
.D
avid
R
ober
ts,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
View
shed
ana
lysi
s sh
ows
that
the
plan
t is
plai
nly
visi
ble
from
the
libra
ry
at D
over
Jun
ior –
Seni
or H
igh
Scho
ol.
29-1
Visu
al s
imul
atio
ns w
ere
not c
ompl
eted
from
the
inte
rior o
f any
bui
ldin
gs.
The
sim
ulat
ions
pro
vide
d in
Sec
tion
6.2.
4 of
the
DEI
S, w
hich
incl
udes
th
e D
over
Mid
dle
Scho
ol –
Hig
h Sc
hool
com
plex
wer
e ta
ken
from
ou
tdoo
r loc
atio
ns re
pres
enta
tive
of a
“wor
st c
ase”
vie
w (s
ee D
EIS
Figu
re 6
.2-1
0).
It is
pos
sibl
e th
at v
iew
s of
the
faci
lity
will
be s
een
from
lo
catio
ns o
ther
than
thos
e fo
r whi
ch s
peci
fic s
imul
atio
ns w
ere
prep
ared
, al
thou
gh a
s ev
iden
t fro
m D
EIS
Figu
re 6
.2-1
0, th
e sc
hool
gro
unds
are
w
ell-s
cree
ned
by v
eget
atio
n.G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AK
RF
It is
not
ed th
at th
e pr
opos
ed
Layd
own
Site
is th
e fie
ld fr
om th
e As
her B
. Dur
and
pain
ting,
"Dov
er
Plai
ns."
This
sho
uld
be a
ddre
ssed
as
a p
oten
tial c
omm
unity
cha
ract
er
impa
ct.
32-8
The
prop
osed
use
of t
he re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te is
tem
pora
ry in
nat
ure.
D
urin
g th
e tim
e it
is in
use
, the
site
itse
lf w
ill vi
sual
ly c
hang
e. H
owev
er,
trees
lini
ng R
oute
22
and
the
lack
of t
alle
r sto
red
item
s at
the
site
will
scre
en v
iew
s fro
m o
ffsite
loca
tions
. Fo
llow
ing
cons
truct
ion,
the
site
will
be re
stor
ed.
No
perm
anen
t cha
nge
in s
ite c
ondi
tions
is a
ntic
ipat
ed, a
nd
no s
igni
fican
t im
pact
to c
omm
unity
cha
ract
er w
ill re
sult.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
Pg
1-19
sta
tes
that
the
Fede
ral
Avi
atio
n A
dmin
istra
tion
(FA
A) w
ill
requ
ire li
ghtin
g on
all
thre
e st
acks
, an
d re
com
men
ded
a du
al li
ghtin
g sy
stem
that
wou
ld re
sult
in re
d lig
htin
g at
nig
ht a
nd m
ediu
m in
tens
ity
whi
te li
ghts
dur
ing
dayt
ime
hour
s.
Phot
osim
ulat
ions
of t
he p
ropo
sed
nigh
t-tim
e illu
min
atio
n fro
m s
ensi
tive
rece
ptor
s an
d an
ass
essm
ent o
f po
tent
ial i
mpa
ct to
thos
e re
cept
ors
32-9
The
visu
al im
pact
ass
essm
ent p
rese
nted
in S
ectio
n6.
2 of
the
DEI
S in
dica
ted
that
vie
ws
of th
e fa
cilit
y st
acks
will
be li
mite
d, d
ay o
r nig
ht, d
ue
to to
pogr
aphy
, veg
etat
ion
and
dist
ance
. Th
e fa
cilit
y, in
clud
ing
its s
tack
s,
wou
ld n
ot b
e vi
sibl
e at
nig
ht, a
lthou
gh F
AA s
afet
y lig
htin
g on
the
stac
ks
will
be v
isib
le.
Stac
k lig
htin
g w
ill be
sim
ilar t
o th
e FA
A lig
htin
g on
e se
es
on c
omm
unic
atio
n to
wer
s. B
ecau
se th
e st
acks
are
co-
loca
ted,
it is
an
ticip
ated
that
onl
y a
sing
le li
ght p
er s
tack
will
be n
eces
sary
to p
rovi
de
for a
dequ
ate
visi
bilit
y. O
ther
ligh
ting
will
be d
irect
ed d
ownw
ards
and
w
ould
not
resu
lt in
nig
httim
e of
f-site
vis
ibilit
y of
the
faci
lity.
The
anal
ysis
pre
sent
ed in
Sec
tion
6.2
of th
e D
EIS
dem
onst
rate
s co
nsis
tenc
y w
ith N
YSD
EC’s
Vis
ual P
rogr
am P
olic
y, a
nd a
lthou
gh
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
2. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–Vi
sual
Res
ourc
es a
nd A
esth
etic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
from
the
nigh
t-tim
e illu
min
atio
n sh
ould
be
prov
ided
.“re
sour
ces
of s
tate
wid
e si
gnifi
canc
e” w
ere
not i
dent
ified
from
whi
ch
sign
ifica
nt v
isua
l cha
nge
wou
ld b
e an
ticip
ated
, add
ition
al s
imul
atio
ns
wer
e pr
ovid
ed o
f oth
er v
iew
loca
tions
that
repr
esen
t the
pot
entia
l for
lo
cal c
hang
es in
vie
w.
The
clos
est v
iew
is th
at fr
om R
oute
22,
refle
cted
in F
igur
e 6.
2-6
of th
e D
EIS.
Sta
ck li
ghtin
g w
ould
be
expe
cted
to b
e vi
sibl
e fro
m th
at lo
catio
n.
How
ever
, vie
wer
s w
ould
be
driv
ing
alon
g R
oute
22
and
expe
rienc
ing
a m
omen
tary
glim
pse
of th
e lig
htin
g th
at w
ould
not
be
diss
imila
r to
the
effe
ct o
f stre
et li
ghts
or s
imila
r fea
ture
s. V
iew
ers
from
the
othe
r ev
alua
ted
repr
esen
tativ
e lo
catio
ns a
lso
have
the
pote
ntia
l to
view
sta
ck
top
light
ing,
but
dis
tanc
e an
d ve
geta
tion
will
plac
e th
e lig
htin
g as
a
horiz
on fe
atur
e. T
he p
oten
tial i
mpa
ct o
f the
vie
ws
wou
ld v
ary,
as
indi
vidu
al v
iew
er s
ensi
tivity
to th
is fo
rm o
f lig
htin
g va
ries.
CVE
is
wor
king
with
the
FAA
to m
inim
ize
the
need
for s
tack
ligh
ting
to th
e ex
tent
pos
sibl
e w
hile
stil
l mee
ting
FAA
safe
ty re
quire
men
ts.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
The
DE
IS p
rese
nts
a pl
ume
visi
bilit
y an
alys
is in
acc
orda
nce
with
app
ropr
iate
Pre
vent
ion
of
Sig
nific
ant D
eter
iora
tion
(PS
D)
proc
edur
es to
ass
ess
pote
ntia
l vi
sibi
lity
impa
cts
on s
tate
man
aged
pa
rks.
An
asse
ssm
ent w
as
perfo
rmed
to e
valu
ate
the
pote
ntia
l fo
r a v
isib
le c
onde
nsed
wat
er
plum
e at
two
loca
tions
in th
e im
med
iate
vic
inity
of t
he p
ropo
sed
faci
lity
and
is c
onta
ined
in S
ectio
n 6.
2, “V
isua
l Res
ourc
es a
nd
Aes
thet
ics”
inst
ead
of S
ectio
n 4,
“A
ir R
esou
rces
.”
32-2
9Se
ctio
n 6.
2 fo
cuse
s on
the
pote
ntia
l for
loca
l com
mun
ity v
isua
l cha
nge,
in
clud
ing
that
ass
ocia
ted
with
a v
isib
lew
ater
vap
or p
lum
e.
Rep
rese
ntat
ion
of th
is p
oten
tial e
lem
ent o
f the
Pro
ject
’s v
isib
ility
is a
nim
porta
nt a
spec
t to
incl
ude
in th
e ov
eral
l vis
ual i
mpa
ctas
sess
men
t in
Sect
ion
6.2.
“Vis
ibilit
y” fo
r Cla
ss I
area
s is
def
ined
thro
ugh
the
appl
icat
ion
of s
peci
fic a
ir qu
ality
sta
ndar
ds th
at a
ddre
ss n
on-w
ater
vap
or
visi
ble
plum
e, w
hich
is w
hy th
at in
form
atio
n is
pre
sent
ed in
Sec
tion
4 of
th
e D
EIS.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
5
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
2. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–Vi
sual
Res
ourc
es a
nd A
esth
etic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
Page
6-2
2 de
scrib
es th
e pr
ojec
t site
lig
htin
g. V
isua
l pho
to-s
imul
atio
ns o
f th
e pr
ojec
t at n
ight
from
off-
site
sens
itive
rece
ptor
s sh
ould
be
prov
ided
.
32-4
7Th
e vi
sual
impa
ct a
sses
smen
t pre
sent
ed in
Sec
tion
6.2
of th
e D
EIS
indi
cate
d th
at v
iew
s of
the
faci
lity
stac
ks w
ill be
lim
ited,
day
or n
ight
, due
to
topo
grap
hy, v
eget
atio
n an
d di
stan
ce.
The
faci
lity,
incl
udin
g its
sta
cks,
w
ould
not
be
visi
ble
at n
ight
, alth
ough
FAA
saf
ety
light
ing
on th
e st
acks
w
ill be
vis
ible
. St
ack
light
ing
will
be s
imila
r to
the
FAA
light
ing
one
sees
on
com
mun
icat
ion
tow
ers.
Oth
er li
ghtin
g w
ill be
dire
cted
dow
nwar
ds
and
wou
ld n
ot re
sult
in n
ight
time
off-s
ite v
isib
ility
of th
e fa
cilit
y.Al
thou
gh
nigh
ttim
e si
mul
atio
ns h
ave
not b
een
com
plet
ed, a
dditi
onal
dis
cuss
ion
of
nigh
ttim
e vi
sibi
lity
is in
clud
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
2of
the
FEIS
.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
It is
not
ed th
at th
e pr
opos
ed
proj
ect w
ill be
vis
ible
from
a
num
ber o
f loc
atio
ns, i
nclu
ding
C
ricke
t Hill
Roa
d, R
oute
22,
the
Kno
lls o
f Dov
er, a
nd th
e D
over
M
iddl
e/H
igh
Sch
ool.
Alth
ough
m
ere
visi
bilit
y do
es n
ot c
onst
itute
an
impa
ct, i
t will
be s
ubst
antia
llym
ore
visi
ble
than
the
exis
ting
smok
esta
cks
and
wat
er to
wer
. Afu
ll-da
y cr
ane
or b
allo
on te
st s
houl
d be
sch
edul
ed w
ith s
uffic
ient
pub
lic
notic
e to
allo
w lo
cal o
ffici
als
and
resi
dent
s to
witn
ess
the
test
.
32-4
8Th
e pr
opos
ed s
tack
s w
ill be
talle
r tha
n th
e st
ack
and
wat
er to
wer
fe
atur
es c
urre
ntly
loca
ted
at th
e si
te, a
s no
ted
in S
ectio
n6.
2.5.
5of
the
DEI
S.Al
thou
gh p
hysi
cal f
ield
repr
esen
tatio
ns o
f fut
ure
stru
ctur
es h
ave
been
use
d, th
ey h
ave
sign
ifica
nt li
mita
tions
that
tend
to o
utw
eigh
thei
r be
nefit
. Bal
loon
test
s ca
n fre
quen
tly b
e co
mpr
omis
ed, a
sw
eath
er a
ndat
mos
pher
ic c
ondi
tions
are
rare
ly c
alm
eno
ugh
to a
ssur
e th
e ba
lloon
st
ays
at th
e de
sire
d he
ight
for v
iew
ing
purp
oses
. Th
e us
e of
cra
nes
does
not
hav
e th
is is
sue,
but
pos
esa
sign
ifica
ntly
gre
ater
cos
t and
lo
gist
ical
cha
lleng
e. T
he te
chno
logy
use
d to
repr
esen
t fut
ure
view
s re
lies
on c
ompu
ter s
imul
atio
ns, w
hich
hav
e be
en d
emon
stra
ted
to
accu
rate
ly re
pres
ent t
he p
oten
tial f
or v
isua
l cha
nge
(for e
xam
ple,
Cap
e W
ind
2011
).
CVE
will
cont
inue
wor
king
with
the
tow
n, th
roug
h its
Spe
cial
Per
mit
proc
ess,
to c
onsi
der l
ocal
vie
ws
of p
oten
tial c
once
rnas
the
tow
n de
velo
ps it
s fin
ding
s in
sup
port
of th
e lo
cal r
evie
w p
roce
ss.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
Pag
e 6-
29 s
tate
s th
at th
e m
odel
ing
does
not
indi
cate
that
th
e A
ppal
achi
an T
rail
falls
with
in
area
s fro
m w
hich
the
proj
ect i
s an
ticip
ated
to b
e vi
sibl
e. H
owev
er,
Figu
re 6
.2-1
hig
hlig
hts
seve
ral
porti
ons
of th
e tra
il in
yel
low
, whi
chde
note
s po
tent
ial v
isib
ility.
The
32-4
9Ba
sed
on th
e in
dica
tion
of p
oten
tial v
iew
s fro
m th
e Ap
pala
chia
n Tr
ail,
aC
VE re
pres
enta
tive
has
eval
uate
d th
e po
rtion
s of
the
Appa
lach
ian
Trai
l th
at e
xten
d th
roug
h th
e Pr
ojec
t are
a on
sev
eral
occ
asio
ns.
Even
und
er
clea
r vis
ibilit
y w
eath
eran
d le
af-o
ffco
nditi
ons,
vie
ws
of th
e Pr
oper
tyfro
mne
arly
all
segm
ents
oft
he tr
ail a
rew
ell-s
cree
ned
by v
eget
atio
n.H
owev
er, C
VE h
as id
entif
ied
one
loca
tion,
on
Ten
Mile
Hill,
from
whi
ch
the
exis
ting
stac
ks c
an b
e se
en.
At 3
.5m
iles
dist
ant,
view
s of
the
faci
lity
are
not e
xpec
ted
to b
e in
trusi
ve, a
nd a
re li
kely
to b
e sc
reen
ed
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
2. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–Vi
sual
Res
ourc
es a
nd A
esth
etic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
pote
ntia
l vie
ws
from
the
App
alac
hian
Tra
il sh
ould
be
furth
er
asse
ssed
.
durin
g le
af-o
n co
nditi
ons.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
A ph
oto-
sim
ulat
ion
of th
e vi
ews
of th
e pr
ojec
t site
from
the
Swam
p R
iver
sh
ould
be
prov
ided
. Thi
s re
sour
ce is
en
joye
d by
man
y m
embe
rs o
f the
pu
blic
, and
the
pote
ntia
l im
pact
s sh
ould
be
eval
uate
d fro
m a
nat
ural
re
sour
ce a
s w
ell a
s co
mm
unity
ch
arac
ter/v
isua
l impa
ct p
ersp
ectiv
e.
32-5
0Ap
prox
imat
ely
500
–1,
000
feet
of fo
rest
, as
wel
l as
the
activ
e M
etro
-N
orth
railr
oad
line,
sep
arat
e th
e Sw
amp
Riv
er fr
om th
e pr
opos
ed
Proj
ect.
The
den
se v
eget
atio
n an
d sl
ight
ly lo
wer
topo
grap
hy o
f the
Sw
amp
Riv
er re
lativ
e to
the
site
wou
ld p
reve
nt a
ny b
ut th
e sm
alle
st o
f gl
imps
es o
f the
faci
lity.
Pub
lic e
njoy
men
t of t
he S
wam
p R
iver
is
antic
ipat
ed to
con
tinue
, and
asp
ects
of t
he P
roje
ct (s
uch
as th
e si
te
clea
n-up
) are
ant
icip
ated
to e
nhan
ce th
e lo
ng-te
rm q
ualit
y of
that
en
joym
ent.
John
Fila
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
t
The
conc
lusi
ons
as p
rese
nted
in th
e D
EIS
are
bas
ed o
n an
inco
mpl
ete,
th
eref
ore
inac
cura
te, a
naly
sis,
usi
ng
a lim
ited
num
ber o
f loc
atio
ns. A
ve
ry s
imila
r, if
not i
dent
ical
faci
lity
is
loca
ted
in th
e to
wn
of A
then
s N
Y.
The
view
s in
that
are
a ar
e do
min
ated
by
the
stac
ks a
ndco
olin
g to
wer
s of
that
pla
nt.
35-2
Each
pro
ject
is lo
cate
d w
ithin
a d
iffer
ent e
nviro
nmen
tal s
ettin
g an
d co
ntex
t. T
he A
then
s fa
cilit
y, lo
cate
d ne
ar th
e H
udso
n R
iver
and
with
inel
evat
ed,f
latte
r, an
d le
ss s
cree
ned
terra
in, w
ould
not
hav
e th
e sa
me
visu
albu
fferin
g ef
fect
as
the
CVE
Pro
ject
. Th
e si
mul
atio
ns p
rovi
ded
pres
ent a
rang
e of
repr
esen
tativ
e vi
ews
that
indi
cate
the
antic
ipat
ed
visu
al c
hang
e. A
s di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
4 of
the
DEI
S, n
one
of th
e ra
nge
of p
oten
tial v
iew
s is
antic
ipat
ed to
hav
e a
sign
ifica
nt e
ffect
.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
ES-1
4: W
hile
it is
sta
ted
and
map
ped
in S
ectio
n 6
whe
re th
e pr
ojec
t will
be v
isib
le, t
here
sho
uld
be m
ore
brou
ght f
orw
ard
to th
e Ex
ecut
ive
Sum
mar
y.
37-1
2W
eun
ders
tand
that
som
e m
ay o
nly
revi
ew th
e Ex
ecut
ive
Sum
mar
y of
th
e D
EIS,
but
wou
ld e
ncou
rage
any
one
with
a p
artic
ular
inte
rest
in a
gi
ven
topi
c to
read
the
mor
e de
taile
d se
ctio
n as
wel
l. W
ith th
e co
mm
ente
r’s c
once
rns
in m
ind,
CVE
has
cre
ated
an
“Ask
Cric
ket
Valle
y” w
ebpa
ge o
n th
e Pr
ojec
t web
site
(ww
w.c
ricke
tval
ley.
com
)sp
ecifi
cally
des
igne
d to
ans
wer
freq
uent
ly a
sked
que
stio
ns a
nd g
uide
th
e pu
blic
to a
nsw
ers
with
in th
e D
EIS.
A
link
to D
EIS
Figu
re 6
.2-2
, sh
owin
g po
tent
ially
vis
ible
are
as, i
s in
clud
ed o
n th
is w
ebsi
te.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
7
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
2. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–Vi
sual
Res
ourc
es a
nd A
esth
etic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
ES-1
4: W
hat a
re th
e “a
reas
of v
isua
l im
porta
nce?
” Is
ther
e a
stan
dard
list
or
crit
eria
use
d in
det
erm
inin
g th
is?
37-1
3Th
e “a
reas
of v
isua
l im
porta
nce”
not
ed in
the
DEI
S Ex
ecut
ive
Sum
mar
y on
pag
e ES
-14
refe
renc
e th
e ae
sthe
tic re
sour
ces
outli
ned
in S
ectio
n 6.
2.4.
1 of
the
DEI
S. T
his
incl
udes
an
eval
uatio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
N
YSD
EC’s
Vis
ual I
mpa
ct A
sses
smen
t Pol
icy,
whi
ch p
rovi
des
a st
anda
rd li
st o
f spe
cific
sta
te a
nd fe
dera
l res
ourc
es fo
r con
side
ratio
n. I
t al
so in
clud
es a
dis
cuss
ion
(Sec
tion
6.2.
4.1.
2 of
the
DEI
S) o
f pot
entia
l lo
cal r
esou
rces
, dra
win
g up
on th
e D
over
Mas
ter P
lan,
con
sulta
tion
with
th
e To
wn
Supe
rvis
or, a
nd s
olic
iting
pub
lic c
omm
ent t
hrou
gh re
view
of
scop
ing
docu
men
ts a
nd o
ther
pub
lic m
eetin
gs.
R
yan
Cou
rtien
, To
wn
Supe
rvis
or
A pu
blic
ized
Bal
loon
Tes
t for
Sta
ck
Hei
ght n
eeds
to ta
ke p
lace
so
ever
yone
can
get
a s
ense
of w
hat
the
prop
osed
282
.5 fo
ot h
igh
stac
ks
will
look
like
. Th
is te
st s
houl
d be
co
ordi
nate
d w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
To
wn
Gov
ernm
ent.
37-2
5Al
thou
gh p
hysi
cal f
ield
repr
esen
tatio
ns o
f fut
ure
stru
ctur
es h
ave
been
us
ed, t
hey
have
sig
nific
ant l
imita
tions
that
tend
to o
utw
eigh
thei
r ben
efit.
Ba
lloon
test
s ca
n fre
quen
tly b
e co
mpr
omis
ed, a
s w
eath
er a
nd
atm
osph
eric
con
ditio
ns a
re ra
rely
cal
m e
noug
h to
ass
ure
the
ballo
on
stay
s at
the
desi
red
heig
ht fo
r vie
win
g pu
rpos
es.
The
tech
nolo
gy u
sed
to re
pres
ent f
utur
e vi
ews
relie
s on
com
pute
r sim
ulat
ions
, whi
ch h
ave
been
dem
onst
rate
d to
acc
urat
ely
repr
esen
t the
pot
entia
l for
vis
ual
chan
ge (f
or e
xam
ple,
Cap
e W
ind
2011
).
CVE
will
cont
inue
wor
king
with
the
tow
n, th
roug
h its
Spe
cial
Per
mit
proc
ess,
to c
onsi
der l
ocal
vie
ws
of p
oten
tial c
once
rnas
the
tow
n de
velo
ps it
s fin
ding
s to
sup
port
the
loca
l rev
iew
pro
cess
.R
yan
Cou
rtien
, To
wn
Supe
rvis
or
Appe
ndix
6C
–Li
ghtin
g St
udy
shou
ld in
clud
e ni
ghtti
me
rend
erin
gs
of th
e pl
ant f
rom
sev
eral
loca
tions
ar
ound
tow
n in
clud
ing
the
Dov
er
Mid
dle
/ Hig
h Sc
hool
, loo
king
sou
th
from
Dov
er F
urna
ce, l
ooki
ng n
orth
fro
m C
hipp
awal
la R
oad,
look
ing
wes
t fro
m C
ricke
t Hill
and
look
ing
sout
heas
t fro
m R
idge
Roa
d.
37-8
6Th
e vi
sual
impa
ct a
sses
smen
t pre
sent
ed in
Sec
tion
6.2
of th
e D
EIS
indi
cate
d th
at v
iew
s of
the
faci
lity
stac
ks w
ill be
lim
ited,
day
or n
ight
, due
to
topo
grap
hy, v
eget
atio
n an
d di
stan
ce.
The
faci
lity,
incl
udin
gits
sta
cks,
w
ould
not
be
visi
ble
at n
ight
, alth
ough
FAA
saf
ety
light
ing
on th
e st
acks
w
ill be
vis
ible
. St
ack
light
ing
will
be s
imila
r to
the
FAA
light
ing
one
sees
on
com
mun
icat
ion
tow
ers.
Oth
er li
ghtin
g w
ill be
dire
cted
dow
nwar
ds
and
wou
ld n
ot re
sult
inni
ghtti
me
off-s
ite v
isib
ility
of th
e fa
cilit
y.Al
thou
gh
nigh
ttim
e si
mul
atio
ns h
ave
not b
een
com
plet
ed, a
dditi
onal
dis
cuss
ion
of
nigh
ttim
e vi
sibi
lity
is in
clud
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
2.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-2
8
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
2. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–Vi
sual
Res
ourc
es a
nd A
esth
etic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
Whe
n w
e pu
rcha
sed
our h
ome
eigh
t ye
ars
ago,
one
of t
he th
ings
that
the
build
er a
sked
[sic
] is
the
aest
hetic
of
the
land
wou
ld s
tay
and
all t
he
hom
es w
ere
in a
n ar
ea to
be
pret
ty
muc
h th
e sa
me.
I'm
con
cern
ed --
Ikn
ow th
ere
was
men
tion
that
the
park
ing
will
be --
the
land
will
be p
ut
back
to w
here
they
foun
d [s
ic].
But I
th
ink
it w
ill ch
ange
the
aest
hetic
of
the
loca
tion
whe
re it
is.
T2-1
0Th
e co
mm
ente
r is
aski
ng a
bout
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
. Th
e pr
opos
ed u
se o
f the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
is te
mpo
rary
in n
atur
e.
Dur
ing
the
time
it is
in u
se, t
hesi
te it
self
will
visu
ally
cha
nge.
How
ever
, tre
es li
ning
Rou
te 2
2 an
d th
e la
ck o
f tal
ler s
tore
d ite
ms
at th
e si
te w
ill sc
reen
vie
ws
from
offs
ite lo
catio
ns.
Follo
win
g co
nstru
ctio
n, th
e si
te w
ill be
rest
ored
. N
o pe
rman
ent c
hang
e in
site
con
ditio
ns is
ant
icip
ated
, and
no
sig
nific
ant i
mpa
ct to
com
mun
ity c
hara
cter
will
resu
lt.
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
And
even
the
light
ing,
as
som
ethi
ngth
at h
appe
ned
loca
lly, o
nce
agai
n,
we
aske
dth
is b
usin
ess
to tu
rn o
ff th
eir l
ight
s an
dbe
caus
e of
wha
t the
y ca
lled
secu
rity
reas
ons,
we
have
lig
hts
shin
ing
in m
any
dire
ctio
nsin
to
the
resi
denc
es…
T3-1
1C
onsi
sten
t with
tow
n co
des
and
indu
stry
pra
ctic
e, li
ghtin
g at
the
faci
lity
will
be s
hiel
ded
to b
e di
rect
ed d
own
to m
inim
ize
light
intru
sion
whi
le
mai
ntai
ning
nec
essa
ry le
vels
of l
ight
ing
to e
nsur
e w
orke
r saf
ety.
Ade
taile
d lig
htin
g st
udy
for t
he P
roje
ct w
as in
clud
ed in
App
endi
x 6-
C to
th
e D
EIS.
Sin
ce th
e D
EIS
was
file
d, C
VE h
as c
ompl
eted
sim
ilar l
ight
ing
anal
ysis
for t
he te
mpo
rary
use
of t
hefo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l and
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
(App
endi
ces
6-A
and
6-B,
resp
ectiv
ely,
of t
he F
EIS)
.
Thes
e lig
htin
g pl
ans
will
be in
clud
ed in
the
Proj
ect’s
Spe
cial
Per
mit
Appl
icat
ion
to th
e To
wn
of D
over
.
Community Resources Page 6-29
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.3.3 Traffic and Transportation
The addition of the former Rasco parcel to the Project site will allow CVE to move a substantial portion of the off-site parking and laydown needs onto the Project Property(Figure 6 -2). This addition will also allow CVE to clean up a greater portion of the site, andalso helps reduce the impacts and traffic associated with the originally proposed remote parking area (the remote Laydown Site), located approximately 2.5 miles north of theProperty. As previously discussed in Section 6.3 of the DEIS, long-term impacts on local traffic patterns will be insignificant, based on the discrete number of permanent employee and other trips anticipated to occur and the direct access from Route 22. Short-term traffic impacts are expected as a result of construction workers traveling to and from the former Rasco parcel and, during peak construction, the remote Laydown Site.
It is anticipated that the former Rasco parcel can accommodate approximately 580 construction worker vehicles, which will be adequate to serve the entire construction crew for more than 80 percent of the construction period (approximately 31 of 36 months). During the five months of peak construction, anticipated to occur in mid-2014, overflow parking of approximately 125 vehicles may be required at the remote Laydown Site.
To reflect the addition of the former Rasco parcel, an updated traffic analysis was prepared to reflect the amended parking plan. In the amended study (Appendix 6-C of the FEIS), the peak construction year traffic and the operation year have been revised to 2014 and 2016 respectively. Accordingly the background traffic growth has been increased by the 1.5% per annum previously used, to account for the changes in time frames. Figures 6.3-6A and 6.3-7A of Appendix 6-C of the FEIS show projected future volumes in the study area for 2014 (the anticipated peak construction period) and 2016 (the Project operations year) without the Project.
The period when the most construction traffic activity is anticipated to occur will be during Construction Phase 3 (estimated to occur between July 2014 and December 2014). During Construction Phases 1 and 2 (demolition of existing buildings, and site preparation activities) and in subsequent phases (when specialty trades will be completing finish work and testing), construction traffic activity will be less. Evaluation of this maximum-impact period assumes that plans will be in place to address the highest potential community traffic impact. During this period, there may be daily peaks of up to 750 workers traveling to and from the Project Development Area, and, in limited number, to and from the remote Laydown Site shortly before 7:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. It is conservatively assumed that workers will commute to the Project area in the a.m. peak period and leave the Project area in the p.m. peak period and that 20 percent of the workers will carpool to the Project area.
Community Resources Page 6-30
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Construction scheduling may be timed such that workers would not be traveling during the typical commuter rush hour periods.
Based on the revised parking layout at the Project Development Area, 580 construction worker trips were assigned to that driveway. The remaining construction worker trips were then assigned to the remote Laydown Site. All trips to the remote Laydown Site were assumed to originate from south of the remote Laydown Site to present a maximum-impact case for the study intersections.
The updated traffic analysis indicates that, in the peak construction year (2014) with Project construction traffic, all intersections will continue to operate at an acceptable LOS, with one exception: the Project Development Area driveway. This means that the remote Laydown Site driveway and Duncan Hill Road intersections will now operate at an acceptable LOSduring the peak construction period and the recommendations contained in the DEIS for manual traffic control at these intersections are no longer necessary.
The Route 22 intersection with the Project Development Area driveway shows a failing LOS for the driveway approach during both a.m. and p.m. peak periods. CVE will work with the NYSDOT to identify appropriate temporary measures to implement during construction to mitigate impacts to LOS at the Project driveway. CVE’s recommendations for review by NYSDOT are illustrated in plans provided in Appendix 6-D, and currently reflect:
• No special roadway improvements will be required at the remote Laydown Site temporary access driveway, which will incorporate turning radius requirements and sight lines that support anticipated vehicle usage;
• A temporary traffic signal at the Project driveway for use during construction; and
• Roadway improvements at the Project driveway, including temporary widening of Route 22 (including a northbound left turn lane and southbound right turn lane into the Property). These temporary lanes will include clarification of traffic patterns through use of land and median striping to facilitate traffic flow.
In addition, CVE will work closely with the Town of Dover to determine the need for any additional measures, as needed, such as providing manual traffic control during the peak morning and evening hours. In particular, CVE will work closely with the Town of Dover and the Dover Union Free School District to mitigate traffic impacts to the Middle/High School complex. A detailed list of School Bus Routes with “Start” and “Arrival” times was included in Appendix 6-B of the DEIS. School bus arrivals are estimated to occur between
Community Resources Page 6-31
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
7:05 - 7:10 a.m. each morning. CVE could, for example, adjust the construction workday so that all workers are on-site by 7:00 a.m. to avoid potential conflicts with school bus schedules. Since the construction work day will end at 4:00 p.m., afternoon construction traffic is not expected to conflict with the school bus schedule. Should concerns regarding after-school activities arise, CVE will work with the town and school officials to determine the best approach to minimize this temporary impact.
In summary, the updated traffic analysis confirms that the Project’s ability to use the former Rasco parcel during the construction period reduces impacts to traffic along Route 22 as compared to the plan presented in the DEIS. CVE is coordinating with the NYSDOT and local officials to ensure traffic impacts during construction and operation are minimized through implementation of mitigation measures at the intersection of Route 22 and the Project access. Plans depicting the recommended temporary and permanent configuration of that intersection are provided in Appendix 6-D of the FEIS.
Table 6-3 outlines comments and responses associated with traffic and transportation.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-3
2
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
3. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–Tr
affic
and
Tra
nspo
rtat
ion
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Tara
Sh
oure
ck,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
[Rou
te 2
2] is
a s
ingl
e la
ne ro
ad.
It vi
rtual
ly c
lose
s do
wn
whe
n so
met
hing
ha
ppen
s.
“Wha
t if t
his
was
a re
al e
mer
genc
y”, s
uch
as th
e po
wer
pla
nt e
xplo
sion
that
oc
curre
d in
Mid
dlet
own,
CT,
in F
eb. 2
010.
Th
at o
ccur
red
at a
sim
ilar t
ype
of p
lant
to
the
prop
osed
Cric
ket V
alle
y pl
ant.
The
re
wer
e de
aths
, and
peo
ple
for m
iles
arou
nd
hear
d an
d fe
lt th
e ex
plos
ion.
Hum
an
erro
r of s
ome
sort
was
to b
lam
e, a
nd
sinc
e w
e ar
e al
l hum
an, t
his
can
occu
r to
anyo
ne o
f us…
Wha
t if s
omet
hing
dur
ing
cons
truct
ion
wer
e to
go
wro
ng a
nd th
is
plan
t goe
s “K
A-BO
OM
!!” C
hild
ren
in th
ese
scho
ols
[Dov
er M
iddl
e/H
S, W
ingd
ale
Elem
enta
ry, D
over
Ele
men
tary
] wou
ld
mos
t def
inite
ly b
e af
fect
ed, p
aren
ts b
oth
at h
ome
and
at w
ork
wou
ld b
e fra
ntic
.
10-1
1A
deta
iled
Emer
genc
y R
espo
nse
Plan
(as
disc
usse
d in
Sec
tion
6.2.
7 of
the
FEIS
)will
be d
evel
oped
in c
onsu
ltatio
n w
ith
appr
opria
te to
wn
offic
ials
, inc
ludi
ng th
e To
wn
Boar
d, D
over
Uni
on
Free
Sch
ool D
istri
ct, J
.H. K
etch
am H
ose
Com
pany
, NYS
DO
T,
and
othe
r em
erge
ncy
resp
onse
pro
vide
rs.
Mic
hael
Ti
erne
y, D
over
U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
On
mos
t sch
ool m
orni
ngs,
ther
e is
a
back
up o
f car
s en
terin
g th
e D
over
M
iddl
e/H
igh
Scho
ol c
ompl
ex, t
ypic
ally
he
adin
g no
rth o
n R
oute
22.
An
incr
ease
in
the
num
ber o
f car
s dr
ivin
g so
uth
from
7
am to
8 a
m w
ould
add
to th
is p
robl
em.
13-1
With
the
addi
tion
of th
efo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l, C
VE w
ill be
able
to
acco
mm
odat
e th
e m
ajor
ity o
f con
stru
ctio
n w
orke
r par
king
on
the
site
itse
lf, re
duci
ng th
e vo
lum
e of
wor
kers
pas
sing
the
Dov
er
Mid
dle/
Hig
h Sc
hool
com
plex
on
Rou
te 2
2. W
ith th
e in
clus
ion
of
650
park
ing
spot
s on
the
Prop
erty
, it i
s ex
pect
ed th
at o
verfl
ow
park
ing
at th
e re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te w
ill on
ly b
e re
quire
d du
ring
the
appr
oxim
ate
5-m
onth
pea
k co
nstru
ctio
n pe
riod.
Tem
pora
ry m
easu
res
such
as
road
way
wid
enin
g an
d a
tem
pora
ry
traffi
c si
gnal
at t
he P
roje
ct d
rivew
ay w
ill be
det
erm
ined
thro
ugh
cons
ulta
tion
with
NYS
DO
T. C
VE w
ill w
ork
clos
ely
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er a
nd th
e D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct to
miti
gate
tra
ffic
impa
cts,
and
cou
ld, f
or e
xam
ple,
adj
ust t
he c
onst
ruct
ion
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-3
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
3. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–Tr
affic
and
Tra
nspo
rtat
ion
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
wor
kday
to re
duce
pot
entia
l con
flict
s, if
war
rant
ed.
If so
, man
ual
traffi
c co
ntro
l wou
ld b
e im
plem
ente
d to
faci
litat
e th
e m
ovem
ent o
f no
n-Pr
ojec
t tra
ffic
on R
oute
22.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
Sec
tion
6.3.
2.4
Sch
ool B
us R
oute
s an
d S
ched
ules
sho
uld
mor
e fu
lly d
escr
ibe
how
pot
entia
l con
flict
s w
ithco
nstru
ctio
n ve
hicl
es a
nd s
choo
l tra
ffic
wou
ld b
e m
anag
ed o
r avo
ided
.
32-5
1A
deta
iled
list o
f Sch
ool B
us R
oute
s w
ith “S
tart”
and
“Arri
val”
times
was
incl
uded
in A
ppen
dix
6-B
of th
e D
EIS.
Sch
ool b
us
arriv
als
are
estim
ated
to o
ccur
bet
wee
n 7:
05–
7:10
a.m
.eac
h m
orni
ng.
CVE
will
wor
k cl
osel
y w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
and
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
to m
itiga
te tr
affic
impa
cts,
and
co
uld,
for e
xam
ple,
adj
ust t
he c
onst
ruct
ion
wor
k da
y to
redu
ce
pote
ntia
l con
flict
s. S
ince
the
cons
truct
ion
wor
k da
y w
ill en
d at
4:
00p.
m.,
afte
rnoo
n co
nstru
ctio
n tra
ffic
is n
ot e
xpec
ted
to c
onfli
ct
with
the
scho
ol b
us s
ched
ule.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
ES
-15:
Cha
nge
to “
coor
dina
tion
with
to
wn,
sch
ool a
nd s
tate
hig
hway
of
ficia
ls.”
37-1
4C
VE w
ill co
nsul
t with
all
thre
e en
titie
s.
Step
hen
and
Cat
e W
ilson
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
ts
…tr
affic
…[is
]…of
con
side
rabl
y gr
eate
r co
ncer
n du
ring
the
leng
thy
cons
truct
ion
perio
d re
quire
d to
bui
ld
the
plan
t if i
t is
appr
oved
. The
DE
IS
agai
n di
scus
ses…
traffi
c…im
pact
s up
on "t
he m
ore
dist
ant r
esid
entia
l pr
oper
ties"
, but
doe
s no
t spe
cific
ally
ad
dres
s im
pact
s on
loca
tions
in
imm
edia
te p
roxi
mity
. Not
onl
y ou
r ho
me,
but
oth
ers
and
the
Dov
er M
iddl
e S
choo
l and
Hig
h S
choo
l loc
atio
ns w
ill
be im
pact
ed b
y th
is fo
r thr
ee o
r mor
e ye
ars
if th
e pr
ojec
t doe
s no
t com
plet
e on
sch
edul
e.
38-7
Traf
fic im
pact
s du
ring
cons
truct
ion
will
be g
reat
er th
an th
e ne
glig
ible
traf
fic d
urin
g op
erat
ion.
Traf
fic im
pact
s w
ere
thor
ough
ly
anal
yzed
as
part
of th
e Pr
ojec
t’s tr
affic
ana
lysi
s (D
EIS
Sect
ion
6.3)
and
reas
sess
ed in
the
FEIS
to re
flect
the
addi
tion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l for
con
stru
ctio
n la
ydow
n an
d pa
rkin
g(A
ppen
dix
6-C
of t
he F
EIS)
. Th
e re
vise
d co
nstru
ctio
n pa
rkin
g ha
s si
gnifi
cant
ly im
prov
ed c
ondi
tions
dur
ing
the
peak
con
stru
ctio
n pe
riod
at lo
catio
ns in
clud
ing
at th
e sc
hool
com
plex
. Im
pact
s du
ring
peak
com
mut
ing
hour
sat
the
Proj
ect a
cces
s dr
ive
show
a
failin
g LO
SF
if ad
ditio
nal m
easu
res
wer
e no
t inc
orpo
rate
d.
Mea
sure
s w
ill be
inco
rpor
ated
, thr
ough
con
sulta
tion
with
N
YSD
OT
and
the
tow
n to
mai
ntai
n ac
cept
able
traf
fic o
pera
tion
even
dur
ing
peak
com
mut
ing
and
cons
truct
ion
perio
ds a
t the
Pr
oper
ty a
cces
s. I
n ad
ditio
n, C
VE w
ill co
ntin
ue to
con
sult
with
the
tow
n, s
choo
land
sta
te h
ighw
ay o
ffici
als
to li
mit
disr
uptio
n to
dai
ly
traffi
c to
the
grea
test
ext
ent p
ossi
ble
durin
g th
e co
nstru
ctio
n pe
riod.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-3
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
3. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–Tr
affic
and
Tra
nspo
rtat
ion
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
How
is o
ur tr
affic
goi
ng to
be
affe
cted
? Th
e pr
opos
ed s
ite fo
r par
king
is ac
ross
stre
et
from
my
hous
e an
d be
lieve
me
whe
n I
purc
hase
my
hom
e no
whe
re in
my
drea
ms
was
a p
lant
nor
a p
arki
ng th
at
acco
mm
odat
e ov
er 8
00 v
ehic
le. I
bou
ght
my
hous
e in
Dov
er b
ecau
se I
wan
ted
to liv
e in
a s
afe
and
quie
t env
ironm
ent.
Will
the
prop
osed
site
for t
he p
arki
ng c
reat
e dr
iver
s to
use
sid
e st
reet
s su
ch a
s m
y ro
ad
Sher
man
Hill
Rd?
40-7
With
the
addi
tion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
lto
the
Prop
erty
, CVE
ex
pect
sus
e of
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
for p
arki
ng to
be
muc
h le
ss e
xten
sive
. It
is a
ntic
ipat
ed th
at th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l can
ac
com
mod
ate
appr
oxim
atel
y 58
0co
nstru
ctio
n w
orke
r veh
icle
s.
Dur
ing
the
five
mon
ths
of p
eak
cons
truct
ion,
ant
icip
ated
to o
ccur
in
mid
-201
4, o
verfl
ow p
arki
ng o
f app
roxi
mat
ely
95ve
hicl
es m
ay
be re
quire
d at
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
. D
urin
g th
islim
ited
perio
d w
here
ove
rflow
par
king
is re
quire
d,ac
cess
to th
e re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te w
ill be
stri
ctly
lim
ited
to th
e co
nstru
ctio
n en
tranc
e of
f Rou
te 2
2. T
here
will
be n
o ac
cess
to th
e re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te
from
eith
er O
ld R
oute
22
or S
herm
an H
ill R
oad,
ther
efor
e, it
is n
ot
antic
ipat
ed th
at c
onst
ruct
ion
wor
kers
wou
ld u
tiliz
e th
ese
road
s fo
r tra
vel.
CVE
will
coor
dina
te w
ith N
YSD
OT
to e
nsur
e th
at tr
affic
pa
ttern
s ar
e m
aint
aine
d.W
illiam
Sen
a,
Dov
er
Res
iden
t
You
also
mad
e a
com
men
t abo
ut
shut
tling
the
empl
oyee
s fo
r the
co
nstru
ctio
n…Bu
t…w
hen
they
sta
rt kn
ocki
ng th
e bu
ildin
gs d
own,
trac
tor t
raile
r tru
cks,
dum
p tru
cks
goin
g in
and
out
. I
mea
n, it
's a
nic
e sp
ot --
it's a
stra
ight
run
for t
he tr
acto
r, bu
t the
re is
a b
lind
spot
w
hen
you'
re c
omin
g fro
m th
e D
over
sc
hool
, com
ing
dow
n. T
here
's th
e th
ree
road
s. T
he o
ne ro
ad th
at g
oes
up in
the
back
of t
he m
ount
ain,
and
then
the
othe
r ro
ad th
at g
oes
to th
e ot
her s
ide
of
Win
gdal
e. W
hen
you
com
e ar
ound
that
--w
here
the
entra
nce
to th
e pl
ant i
s, it
's li
ke
a lit
tle b
it of
a b
lind
spot
, so
that
cou
ld b
e,
like,
kin
d of
haz
ardo
us fo
r sch
ool b
uses
an
d st
uff l
ike
that
, esp
ecia
lly w
ith th
e sc
hool
righ
t up
ther
e.
T1-8
CVE
will
wor
k cl
osel
y w
ith th
e to
wn
and
NYS
DO
T to
dev
elop
a
cons
truct
ion
man
agem
ent p
lan.
Thi
s w
ill id
entif
y kn
own
area
s w
here
add
ition
al tr
affic
con
trol m
ay b
e w
arra
nted
(for
exa
mpl
e, if
th
ere
is a
kno
wn
“blin
d sp
ot”)
durin
g ce
rtain
per
iods
. In
add
ition
to
know
n co
ncer
ns, t
he p
lan
will
incl
ude
ongo
ing
com
mun
icat
ion
and
prov
ide
for a
djus
tmen
ts s
o th
at th
e co
nstru
ctio
n pe
riod
affe
cts
loca
l tra
ffic
to th
e m
inim
um e
xten
t pos
sibl
e.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-3
5
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
3. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–Tr
affic
and
Tra
nspo
rtat
ion
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Brig
id C
asso
n,
Dov
erR
esid
ent
…I u
nder
stan
d th
ere
will
be p
arki
ng a
nd
shut
tling
from
the
north
end
of t
own.
I w
ould
sug
gest
that
ther
e be
som
e at
bot
h en
ds, b
ecau
se th
at m
akes
the
assu
mpt
ion
that
eve
ryon
e w
orki
ng th
ere
is g
oing
to c
ome
from
the
north
, and
it
mak
es n
o se
nse
if th
ey're
com
ing
from
th
e so
uth
end
to g
o al
l the
way
thro
ugh
tow
n to
get
on
a bu
s an
d th
en c
ome
back
do
wn
to th
e si
te. I
'm s
ure
ther
e m
ust b
e si
tuat
ions
ava
ilabl
e in
the
sout
h en
d of
to
wn
for p
arki
ng a
rrang
emen
ts.
T1-1
5W
ith th
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel t
o th
e Pr
ojec
t, th
e m
ajor
ity o
f con
stru
ctio
n pa
rkin
g w
ill be
ava
ilabl
e di
rect
ly o
n th
e Pr
ojec
t site
. Th
is w
ill re
duce
the
park
ing
need
s at
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
, inc
ludi
ng th
e us
e of
shu
ttle
buse
s, a
nd w
ill al
low
for
care
ful m
anag
emen
t of p
artic
ular
tran
spor
tatio
n us
es to
kee
p im
pact
s to
loca
l roa
dway
s m
inim
ized
.
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
I liv
e on
She
rman
Hill
Roa
d…ac
ross
from
w
here
the
site
of t
he p
arki
ng is
goi
ng to
be
loca
ted.
One
of m
y co
ncer
ns is
, is
any
haza
rd [s
ic] m
ater
ials
will
be s
tore
d at
that
si
te?
850
cars
par
king
, is
it on
e-le
vel
park
ing?
Is it
two-
leve
l par
king
? I t
hink
th
ey n
eed
to b
e a
little
bit
mor
e de
scrip
tive.
T2-8
No
haza
rdou
s m
ater
ials
will
be s
tore
d at
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
. Sec
tion
2.3.
4 de
scrib
es in
det
ail h
ow th
e re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te w
ill be
cre
ated
, mai
ntai
ned
and
rest
ored
to it
s or
igin
al
cond
ition
at t
he c
ompl
etio
n of
con
stru
ctio
n. P
arki
ng a
nd s
tora
ge
of e
quip
men
t at t
hat l
ocat
ion
will
be o
n on
e le
vel.
The
addi
tion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l to
the
Prop
erty
will
allo
w
CVE
to m
ove
mos
t of t
he o
ff-si
te p
arki
ng fr
om th
e re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te to
the
Prop
erty
. Th
is is
inte
nded
to re
duce
the
impa
cts
and
traffi
c as
soci
ated
with
the
orig
inal
ly p
ropo
sed
rem
ote
park
ing
area
.C
VE e
xpec
ts to
use
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
for
over
flow
par
king
dur
ing
the
peak
con
stru
ctio
n m
onth
s an
d as
a
stag
ing
area
for c
onst
ruct
ion
mat
eria
l onl
y.
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
I'm c
once
rned
abo
ut th
e tra
ffic
nois
eth
at
will
be
im
pose
d on
th
e su
rrou
ndin
g ro
ads.
As
you
know
, m
ost
of t
he t
raffi
c co
min
g fro
m
22
Nor
th
and
goin
g to
co
mm
utin
g, t
hey
mig
ht n
ot w
ait
for
the
side
roa
d or
the
side
pas
sage
that
you
'll be
pro
vidi
ng a
s a
shou
lder
to
pass
. S
o so
me
of t
hose
car
s m
ight
dire
ct in
to t
he
T2-9
With
the
addi
tion
ofth
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
lto
the
Prop
erty
,use
of
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
for p
arki
ng is
ant
icip
ated
to b
e m
uch
less
ext
ensi
ve.
Sinc
e fe
wer
cars
(i.e
., ap
prox
imat
ely
95)w
ill be
ac
cess
ing
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
dur
ing
a m
uch
mor
e lim
ited
perio
d of
tim
e (i.
e., d
urin
g th
e 5-
mon
th p
eak
cons
truct
ion-
only
), an
d ap
prop
riate
ly s
ized
turn
ing
lane
s w
ill be
incl
uded
on
Rou
te 2
2 ba
sed
upon
NYS
DO
T re
com
men
datio
ns, u
se o
f loc
al s
ide
road
s as
det
ours
is n
ot a
ntic
ipat
edan
d as
soci
ated
noi
se im
pact
wou
ld
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-3
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
3. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–Tr
affic
and
Tra
nspo
rtat
ion
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
priv
ate
road
s,
such
as
Sh
erm
an
Hill
. H
ow is
that
goi
ng to
affe
ct?
not o
ccur
.
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
…W
as a
traf
fic s
tudy
mad
e at
the
surro
undi
ng ro
ads
anyw
here
? I c
ould
n't
find
any
stud
ies
done
on
surro
undi
ng
road
s.
T2-1
4A
traffi
c an
alys
is w
as in
clud
ed in
the
DEI
S as
Sec
tion
6.3.
Tra
ffic
oper
atio
nal a
naly
sis
(ana
lyzi
ng th
e op
erat
ion
and
flow
of t
rave
l on
loca
l roa
dway
s) u
tiliz
es k
ey “g
atew
ay” i
nter
sect
ions
thro
ugh
whi
ch
Proj
ect t
raffi
c w
ould
be
expe
cted
to tr
avel
. Th
e C
VE tr
affic
stu
dy
anal
yzed
11
key
inte
rsec
tions
alo
ng R
oute
22
betw
een
Dov
er
Plai
ns a
nd W
ingd
ale,
incl
udin
g th
e pr
opos
ed c
onst
ruct
ion
entra
nces
to th
e m
ain
site
and
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
.Thi
s m
etho
dolo
gy fo
cuse
s on
the
high
est i
mpa
ct lo
catio
ns a
nd
asse
sses
ant
icip
ated
cha
nges
in L
evel
s of
Ser
vice
(gen
eral
ly
indi
cate
d by
the
chan
ge in
wai
ting
times
to p
ass
thro
ugh
a gi
ven
inte
rsec
tion,
con
side
ring
all t
hree
pos
sibl
e di
rect
ions
). T
hrou
gh
this
met
hod,
a s
trong
und
erst
andi
ng o
f affe
cts
to th
e ov
eral
l ro
adw
ay n
etw
ork
is g
aine
d.An
upd
ated
traf
fic s
tudy
has
bee
n pr
epar
ed to
refle
ct th
e in
clus
ion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l as
part
of th
e Pr
ojec
t site
(App
endi
x 6-
C o
f the
FEI
S)an
d is
di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.3
of th
is F
EIS.
Jess
ica
Abra
ms,
G
reen
e C
ount
y, N
Y
We
real
ly n
eed
to c
onsi
der a
lso
the
adju
stm
ents
to th
e ar
ea th
at th
ey're
di
scus
sing
abo
ut e
ntra
nces
, exi
ts, t
he
shut
tling
of f
olks
bac
k an
d fo
rth.
T2-2
0A
cons
truct
ion
man
agem
ent p
lan,
dev
elop
ed th
roug
h co
nsul
tatio
n w
ith th
e to
wn
and
NYS
DO
T, w
ill sp
ecify
det
ails
of t
he p
lann
ed
shut
tles
and
othe
r pot
entia
l tra
ffic
redu
ctio
n m
easu
res
such
as
man
ual t
raffi
c co
ntro
ls, t
empo
rary
pas
sing
lane
s, a
nd
acce
lera
tion/
de-a
ccel
erat
ion
lane
s.Ji
m U
tter,
Frie
nds
of th
e G
reat
Sw
amp
I thi
nk a
ser
ious
pro
blem
is fo
r Dov
er to
lo
ok a
t wha
t is
goin
g to
be
happ
enin
g in
th
e ar
ea. B
ecau
se o
ne o
f the
goa
ls o
f the
EI
S pr
oces
s is
to lo
ok a
t cum
ulat
ive
impa
cts.
..It'
s al
so tr
affic
impa
ct. I
t's a
ll so
rts o
f im
pact
s. I
thin
k th
e To
wn
real
ly
need
s to
mak
e su
re th
at th
e cu
mul
ativ
e im
pact
s fro
m a
long
-rang
e st
andp
oint
are
co
nsid
ered
in a
ll of
this
. So
that
they
are
T2-3
4As
det
aile
d in
Sec
tion
6.3
of th
e D
EIS,
traf
fic im
pact
s du
ring
both
th
e co
nstru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
iona
l per
iods
of t
he P
roje
ct w
ere
anal
yzed
. Th
is a
naly
sis
took
into
con
side
ratio
n ex
istin
g co
nditi
ons,
Pro
ject
-rela
ted
traffi
c (s
uch
as c
onst
ruct
ion
vehi
cles
an
d w
orke
rs),
and
futu
re g
row
th, i
nclu
ding
the
Knol
ls o
f Dov
er.
The
traffi
c st
udy
foun
d th
at tr
affic
impa
cts
asso
ciat
ed w
ith th
e Pr
ojec
t (re
gard
less
of o
ther
ong
oing
gro
wth
in tr
affic
) will
be
min
imal
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-3
7
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
3. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–Tr
affic
and
Tra
nspo
rtat
ion
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
laid
out
and
ther
e ar
e cl
ear d
ecis
ions
m
ade
by th
e Pl
anni
ng B
oard
. Whe
re th
ey
wan
t Dov
er to
be
in 2
5 ye
ars
and
how
m
uch
shou
ld e
ach
proj
ect t
ake
from
or
add
to th
e To
wn.
It's
a li
ttle
hard
to
antic
ipat
e th
e ec
onom
ic d
ownt
urn
that
st
oppe
d W
ind
Ros
e. B
ut th
ese
are
serio
us is
sues
that
affe
ct th
ena
tura
l en
viro
nmen
t but
als
o af
fect
s th
e co
mm
unity
and
soc
ial e
nviro
nmen
t and
th
e w
hole
cul
ture
of t
he a
rea.
M
r. G
alay
da
Tow
n of
Dov
er,
Tow
n Bo
ard
…As
far a
s so
me
of th
e tra
ffic
goes
,you
kn
ow, I
'm c
erta
inly
con
cern
ed a
bout
traffi
c, b
ut th
ey c
an a
lso
flext
ime
it –
you
know
, I th
ink
that
that
's s
omet
hing
I di
dn't
see
nece
ssar
ily m
entio
ned
in th
e D
EIS,
rig
htof
f the
top
of m
y he
ad --
you
know
, m
aybe
thei
r wor
k ho
urs
are
10 to
6,
may
be th
eirw
ork
hour
s, th
ey s
plit
it up
in
to tw
o sh
ifts.
I do
thin
k it's
abs
olut
ely
cruc
ial t
hat t
hey
get b
usse
d in
to th
e si
te
so th
ey d
on't
add
toth
at k
ind
of tr
affic
…
T3-8
3Th
e co
nstru
ctio
n m
anag
emen
t pla
n w
ill in
clud
e co
nsid
erat
ion
of
timin
g sh
ifts
to a
void
, for
exa
mpl
e, c
onfli
cts
with
sig
nific
ant s
choo
l bu
s tra
ffic.
With
the
addi
tion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l, fe
wer
co
nstru
ctio
n w
orke
r veh
icle
s ar
e ex
pect
ed to
pas
s th
e D
over
M
iddl
e/H
igh
Scho
ol c
ompl
ex, h
owev
er, C
VE w
ill w
ork
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er a
nd D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct to
ens
ure
traffi
c co
nflic
ts a
re m
inim
ized
, whe
ther
that
mea
ns h
avin
g co
nstru
ctio
n w
orke
rs a
rrive
ear
lier,
or la
ter,
to a
void
con
gest
ion.
Community Resources Page 6-38
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.3.4 Noise
6.3.4.1 NYSDEC Guidelines
CVE has carefully considered noise impacts to the surrounding community in developing the Project layout and in the selection of facility components and orientation. To demonstrate consistency with NYSDEC noise guidelines and compliance with the local Town of Dover Zoning Code, CVE conducted a sound evaluation study to quantify and characterize the existing acoustic environment in the vicinity of the proposed Project. Results of the noise modeling for operation of the facility, included as Appendix 6-E of the DEIS, indicate that the Project will be below the NYSDEC guidelines of an increase of 6dBA3 at all of the measurement locations analyzed. Figure 6-3 illustrates the modeling isopleths, indicating the way the Project’s modeled sound level decreases with distance. As noted in the NYSDEC noise policy, at distances greater than 50 feet from a sound source, every doubling of the distance produces a 6 dB reduction in the sound. As also outlined in that policy, the sound of a given source – such as the Project – is not experienced as mathematically additive to the sound in the existing environment. Rather, the addition of two sound levels, expressed in dBA, relates to the difference between the two sounds,and occurs on a logarithmic scale. Operation of the Project is not expected to produce a significant acoustic impact at these nearest receptors and, therefore, will be consistent withthe threshold levels set forth in the NYSDEC guidelines.
6.3.4.2 Town of Dover Zoning Code
With the addition of the 57-acre former Rasco parcel to the Property, the southern property line will be moved by approximately 2,000 feet. This enables the Project to meet the Town of Dover Zoning Noise Standards at the southern property line. As a result, the Project will comply with the most restrictive night-time sound level limit (50 dBA) of the Town of Dover Zoning Noise Standards at the north, south and east property lines, which are the three property lines nearest to residential receptors.
3 The NYSDEC Noise Policy DEP-00-1 (2001) states “Increases ranging from 0-3 dB should have no appreciable effect on receptors. Increases from 3-6 dB may have potential for adverse noise impact only in cases where the most sensitive of receptors are present. Sound pressure increases of more than 6 dB may require a closer analysis of impact potential…”
Community Resources Page 6-39
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
As discussed in Section 6.4 of the DEIS, the Project’s sound levels are predicted to exceed this standard at the western property line of the Project Development Area. The abutting property in that direction is a narrow strip of land associated with the Metro-North railroad line; further west of that active rail use, Project Property continues to extend to the Swamp River. As can be seen in Figure 6-3, predicted sound levels comply with and are significantly quieter than Town of Dover Zoning Noise Standards at the westernmost Property boundary. Since the Metro-North railroad line is not a noise-sensitive receptor, and CVE will own approximately 1,000 feet of additional property on the other side of the railroad line, this will not result in either a public or private nuisance. At the westerly boundaries of that property beyond the railroad line, the Project will comply with the Town of Dover Zoning Noise Standards.
CVE is requesting an amendment to the Town of Dover Zoning Code so as to permit the anticipated noise levels at the railroad line and the proposed economically beneficial use,without negatively impacting community character and residential uses.
6.3.4.3 Construction Sound Levels
Estimates for Project-related construction sound levels were included in the DEIS withinTable 6.4-2. Due to the variability of sound levels over the construction period, the analysis utilizes United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) procedures which generalize construction noise emanating from typical, similar construction sites,4 then calculate the projection of sound from the Project Development Area. “Worst case” estimates of Project construction sound levels at the nearest residential receptors are 61 dBA or lower. It should be noted that the estimates provided in Table 6.4-2 of the DEIS are conservative, as the only attenuating mechanism considered in the analysis is divergence. Shielding effects from buildings, vegetation, earth contours, and atmospheric absorption are not included in the calculations.
Construction activities which produce significant noise levels, such as excavation or commissioning, will be limited to daylight hours when background sound in the surrounding area increases significantly due to traffic activity on Route 22. Construction-related sound
4 The USEPA has published data on noise produced by typical construction machinery (see: Noise from Construction Equipment and Operations, Building Equipment, and Home Appliances, USEPADocument NTID300.1, December 1971).
Community Resources Page 6-40
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
at more distant residential properties, as well as the Dover Middle/High School complex is expected to be consistent with typical daytime background sounds. As noted in the NYSDEC noise policy, at distances greater than 50 feet from a sound source, every doubling of the distance produces a 6 dB reduction in the sound. At the school complex, which is approximately 4,000 feet from the Project, sound produced by construction of the power plant will likely be unnoticed (outdoors or indoors). Project construction sound levels at the school complex are modeled to be below 45 dBA, which, when added to existing daytime sound levels at that location (expected to be above 40 dB during the day), are not expected to have an adverse impact on students or faculty. It should be noted that this estimate is conservative both because the loudest construction events will not occur continuously at the site and because it does not take into account shielding effects;considerable reduction due to topography and foliage would be expected to reduce Project noise at this location still further.
6.3.4.4 Monitoring and Compliance
Sound impacts produced by the proposed Project as observed by a receptor will be the cumulative result of a wide range of sources that are distributed over the entire ProjectDevelopment Area. Some of these sources will be relatively small point sources (e.g., the discharge of the exhaust stacks, and transformers), and some of these sources will be largearea sources (e.g., the array of air cooled condensers along the railroad Property line). There is no practical means to effectively simulate this diverse range of sound sources such that an observer would be able to experience a realistic replication of sound impacts that will occur when the Project is actually operating.
However, the Project will adhere to the Town of Dover noise standards at all Property lines, with the exception of the Metro-North railroad line (as described in Section 6.3.4.2 of the FEIS). In fact, the construction management firm will be contractually obligated to meet these noise standards and is required to include a “noise guarantee” in their obligations for construction of the plant. This will include baseline monitoring during commissioning and start-up of the plant. Once the facility is fully operational, CVE will measure the actual Project operational sound levels at the selected residents and Property lines. These measurements and associated report will be conducted by a third party licensed acoustical engineer in accordance with industry practices and any applicable state and local regulatory requirements.
Community Resources Page 6-41
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.3.4.5 Sound Levels at the Dover Middle/High School Complex
Specific comments were raised concerning the sound level impacts at the Dover Middle High School complex, located approximately 4,000 feet northeast of the main power block. Based upon the Baseline Sound Study and Environmental Sound Evaluation, included as Appendix 6-E to the DEIS, sound levels produced by the operation of the proposed Projectwere evaluated at the Middle/High School and sound levels resulting from the Project areexpected to be below 35 dBA (as shown in Figure 6-3) at the exterior of the nearest building. Inside the buildings, Project sound levels would be reduced still further. When added to existing ambient conditions, which are conservatively estimated to be above 40 dBA at the school complex, the effect would be a sound level increase of approximately 1 dBA, which is negligible. Similarly, due to the great distance between the Project site and the school complex, construction-related sound impacts are expected to be minimal.
6.3.4.6 Potential Impact to Wildlife
The potential for sound level effect on species was also raised. Although the Project Development Area has a developed character, due to the proximity of the Swamp River and adjacent wetlands, with its higher wildlife habitat value, additional consideration has been given to understanding the potential for impacts to species. Each species has different sound level sensitivities, as reflected in “Noise Effect on Wildlife,” published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). That document indicates that studies conducted for reptiles (such as the bog turtle, for which habitat potential exists near the Project) did not indicate any effect of noise.5
It is also important to remember that the setting which species inhabit results in differing levels of sound level tolerance, and that the FHWA standards noted above do not account for that. The setting in this location includes an active railroad line associated with the Metro-North commuter railroad extending along the western boundary of the Project Development Area, as well as the nearby Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds, active quarry operations along Dover Furnace Road, and traffic along Route 22. These existing featurescause intermittent high sound levels to which wildlife inhabiting the area has adapted.
5 “Synthesis of Noise Effects on Wildlife Populations”, US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Publication No. FHWA-HEP-06-016, September 2004.
Community Resources Page 6-42
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
During construction, sound and vibration impacts may be expected to cause some species disruption that would displace existing use of habitat proximate to the work area. However, construction (and, in particular, the sound-intrusive elements of construction such as blasting, that would be primary factors in species disruption potential) is temporary in nature, and it is common for species to reintroduce once construction disturbance is ended.
Table 6-4 outlines comments and responses associated with noise issues.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
C.L
.J. W
ood,
O
blon
g La
nd
Con
serv
ancy
…th
e pr
ojec
t is
expe
cted
to c
ompl
y w
ith th
e m
ost r
estri
ctiv
e ni
ght t
ime
soun
d le
vel l
imit
of
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g C
ode
at th
e no
rth
and
east
pro
perty
line
s. T
he w
est p
rope
rty li
nes
abut
ting
the
Met
ro-N
orth
rail
line
and
the
sout
hern
pro
pose
d pr
oper
ty li
ne a
butti
ng o
ther
in
dust
rially
zon
ed p
rope
rty a
re e
xpec
ted
to b
e no
n-co
mpl
iant
. Th
is is
not
ant
icip
ated
to b
e pr
oble
mat
ic s
ince
thes
e pr
oper
ties
are
not l
ikel
y to
be
occu
pied
by
nois
e-se
nsiti
ve u
ses.
We
cann
ot s
uppo
rt th
e vi
ew th
at e
xcee
ding
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er’s
noi
se li
mits
is a
ccep
tabl
e un
der
any
cond
ition
s irr
espe
ctiv
e of
whe
ther
adj
acen
t la
nd u
ses
are
nois
e se
nsiti
ve o
r not
. So
und
trave
ls a
nd th
ere
is n
o w
ay to
tell
in a
dvan
ce
wha
t, in
fact
, the
impa
ct o
f thi
s ne
w s
ourc
e of
so
und
will
be.
Not
with
stan
ding
the
mod
elin
g th
at h
as b
een
unde
rtake
n w
e re
tain
con
side
rabl
e re
serv
atio
ns
abou
t the
intro
duct
ion
ofa
new
and
con
tinuo
us
sour
ce o
f sou
nd in
a s
ubst
antia
lly ru
ral a
rea.
In
thes
e ci
rcum
stan
ces
the
proj
ect s
houl
d be
re
quire
d to
com
ply
with
all
exis
ting
soun
d re
gula
tions
.
12-7
See
Sect
ion
6.3.
4fo
r a d
iscu
ssio
n of
zon
ing
com
patib
ility,
gi
ven
the
addi
tion
of s
ite a
crea
ge to
the
sout
h. W
ith th
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel,
the
Proj
ect i
s no
w
expe
cted
to c
ompl
y w
ith th
e m
ost r
estri
ctiv
e ni
ght-t
ime
soun
d le
vel l
imit
(50
dBA)
of t
he T
own
of D
over
Zon
ing
nois
e st
anda
rds
at th
e no
rth,s
outh
and
eas
t pro
perty
line
s, w
hich
ar
e th
e th
ree
prop
erty
lines
nea
rest
to re
side
ntia
l rec
epto
rs.
The
man
ner i
n w
hich
sou
nd tr
avel
s is
refle
cted
in th
e C
adna
A m
odel
ing
com
plet
ed fo
r the
Pro
ject
. As
can
be
seen
in F
igur
e 6-
3, p
redi
cted
sou
nd le
vels
com
ply
with
and
ar
e si
gnifi
cant
ly q
uiet
er th
an T
own
of D
over
Zon
ing
Noi
se
Stan
dard
s at
the
wes
tern
mos
t Pro
perty
bou
ndar
y. H
owev
er,
at th
e w
este
rn p
rope
rty li
ne o
f the
Pro
ject
Dev
elop
men
t Ar
ea, t
he M
etro
-Nor
th ra
il lin
e ex
tend
s th
roug
h a
narro
w s
trip
of la
nd, w
here
the
Proj
ect’s
sou
nd le
vels
are
pre
dict
ed to
ex
ceed
this
sta
ndar
d.
Sinc
e th
e M
etro
-Nor
th ra
ilroa
d lin
e is
no
t a n
oise
-sen
sitiv
e re
cept
or, t
his
will
not r
esul
t in
eith
er a
pu
blic
or p
rivat
e nu
isan
ce. A
s pr
evio
usly
not
ed, a
t the
w
este
rly b
ound
arie
s of
that
pro
perty
bey
ond
the
railr
oad
line,
th
e Pr
ojec
t will
com
ply
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g N
oise
St
anda
rds.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
C.L
.J. W
ood,
O
blon
g La
nd
Con
serv
ancy
…a
perm
anen
t sou
nd m
onito
ring
regi
me
alon
g th
e lin
es o
f tha
t pro
pose
dfo
r the
wat
er
reso
urce
s, a
nd a
ccom
pani
ed b
y th
e re
quire
men
t for
rem
edia
tion
in th
e ev
ent o
f si
gnifi
cant
noi
se im
pact
s sh
ould
be
a re
quire
men
t.
12-8
Perm
anen
t sou
nd m
onito
ring
is n
ot p
ropo
sed
for t
he P
roje
ct.
How
ever
, as
desc
ribed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
4of
the
FEIS
,the
co
nstru
ctio
n m
anag
emen
t firm
will
be c
ontra
ctua
lly o
blig
ated
to
mee
t the
Tow
n of
Dov
er n
oise
sta
ndar
ds a
nd is
requ
ired
to in
clud
e a
“noi
se g
uara
ntee
” in
thei
r obl
igat
ions
for
cons
truct
ion
of th
e pl
ant.
Thi
s w
ill in
clud
e ba
selin
e m
onito
ring
durin
g co
mm
issi
onin
g an
d st
art-u
p of
the
plan
t to
conf
irm c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith th
e no
ise
stan
dard
s.Th
ese
mea
sure
men
ts a
nd a
ssoc
iate
d re
port
will
be c
ondu
cted
by
a th
ird p
arty
lice
nsed
aco
ustic
al e
ngin
eer i
n ac
cord
ance
with
in
dust
ry p
ract
ices
and
any
app
licab
le s
tate
and
loca
l re
gula
tory
requ
irem
ents
.Sh
ould
noi
se is
sues
aris
e, C
VE
will
wor
k cl
osel
y w
ith th
e to
wn
to re
solv
e th
em.
Mic
hael
Ti
erne
y, D
over
U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
…it
is a
lso
nece
ssar
y th
at n
oise
from
the
plan
t ha
ve n
o im
pact
on
the
scho
ol c
ompl
ex.
We
wan
t ass
uran
ces
that
dur
ing
the
plan
t co
nstru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
ion,
the
nois
e w
ould
ha
ve n
o ef
fect
on
our a
bilit
y to
pro
vide
a q
ualit
y ed
ucat
ion,
bot
h in
side
and
out
side
of o
ur
scho
ols.
13-3
The
norm
al o
pera
tion
of th
e Pr
ojec
t will
have
no
nois
eim
pact
on
the
scho
ol c
ompl
ex, e
ither
indo
ors
or o
ut.
As
desc
ribed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
5, th
e D
over
Mid
dle/
Hig
h Sc
hool
co
mpl
ex is
loca
ted
appr
oxim
atel
y 4,
000
feet
from
the
mai
n po
wer
blo
ck.
Sou
nd le
vels
at t
hat d
ista
nce
are
proj
ecte
d to
be
35 d
BA(a
s sh
own
in F
igur
e 6-
3)at
the
exte
rioro
f the
near
est b
uild
ing.
Ins
ide
the
build
ings
,Pro
ject
soun
d le
vels
wou
ld b
e re
duce
d st
ill fu
rther
.W
hen
adde
d to
exi
stin
g am
bien
t con
ditio
ns, w
hich
are
con
serv
ativ
ely
estim
ated
to b
e ab
ove
40 d
BA a
t the
sch
ool c
ompl
ex, t
he e
ffect
wou
ld b
e a
soun
d le
vel i
ncre
ase
of a
ppro
xim
atel
y 1
dBA,
whi
ch is
a
negl
igib
le in
crea
se.
Sim
ilarly
, due
to th
e gr
eat d
ista
nce
betw
een
the
Proj
ect s
ite
and
the
scho
ol c
ompl
ex, c
onst
ruct
ion-
rela
ted
soun
d im
pact
s ar
e ex
pect
to b
e m
inim
al(le
ss th
an 4
5 dB
A du
ring
the
loud
est o
f con
stru
ctio
n ev
ents
).It
shou
ld b
e no
ted
that
this
es
timat
e is
con
serv
ativ
e bo
th b
ecau
se th
e lo
udes
t co
nstru
ctio
n ev
ents
will
not o
ccur
con
tinuo
usly
at t
he s
ite
and
beca
use
it do
es n
ot ta
ke in
to a
ccou
nt th
e sh
ield
ing
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
5
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
effe
cts
from
bui
ldin
gs,v
eget
atio
n,ea
rth c
onto
urs,
or
atm
osph
eric
abs
orpt
ion.
Ev
elyn
Chi
arito
an
d Jo
seph
C
hiar
ito, D
over
Pl
ains
R
esid
ents
Noi
se is
alre
ady
an is
sue.
At t
he la
st T
own
Boar
d m
eetin
g, fo
lks
livin
g on
adj
acen
t C
hipe
wal
la R
d.co
mpl
ain
that
they
con
stan
tly
hear
the
back
-up
beep
s fro
m R
asco
Mat
eria
ls
on th
e sa
me
site
, and
are
gre
atly
con
cern
ed
abou
t the
noi
se th
ey w
ill ha
ve fr
om C
ricke
t Va
lley
both
from
con
stru
ctio
n an
d w
hen
oper
atio
nal.
It a
ppea
rs th
at C
ricke
t Val
ley
will
exce
ed th
e no
ise
ordi
nanc
e. A
fter a
ll, th
is is
a
narro
w v
alle
y w
here
noi
se c
arrie
s an
d ec
hoes
fro
m th
e su
rroun
ding
hills
.
23-1
2Be
epin
g as
soci
ated
with
bac
k-up
sig
nals
is d
esig
ned
to b
e cl
early
hea
rd; h
owev
er, R
asco
mat
eria
ls w
ill no
long
er
oper
ate
at th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l.Th
e pr
opos
ed P
roje
ctla
yout
is in
tend
ed to
min
imiz
e th
e ne
ed fo
r bac
king
once
the
faci
lity
is o
pera
tiona
l(se
e Ap
pend
ix 6
-F o
f the
FEI
S fo
r dr
awin
gs re
flect
ing
plan
s fo
r int
erna
l tra
ffic
flow
). H
owev
er,
ther
e co
uld
be s
ome
occa
sion
al b
acki
ng o
f lar
ger v
ehic
les
durin
g th
e co
nstru
ctio
n pe
riod,
and
less
freq
uent
ly, d
urin
g op
erat
ion.
Thi
s ty
pe o
f act
ivity
will
be li
mite
d to
day
time.
In d
eter
min
ing
soun
d le
vel c
ompl
ianc
e, th
e sp
ecifi
cs o
f the
si
te’s
topo
grap
hy a
nd g
roun
d co
ver w
ere
inco
rpor
ated
into
m
odel
ing.
Estim
ates
of o
pera
tiona
l sou
nd le
vels
pro
duce
d by
th
e Pr
ojec
t wer
e ca
lcul
ated
usi
ng C
adna
A en
viro
nmen
tal
soun
d m
odel
ing
softw
are
(Ver
sion
3.7
.123
Dat
aKus
tic
Gm
bH).
The
Cad
naA
soun
d m
odel
ing
softw
are
uses
al
gorit
hms
and
proc
edur
es d
escr
ibed
in In
tern
atio
nal
Stan
dard
s O
rgan
izat
ion
(ISO
)961
3-2,
whi
ch p
rovi
des
estim
ates
of s
ound
leve
ls fo
r met
eoro
logi
cal c
ondi
tions
that
ar
e fa
vora
ble
for t
hepr
opag
atio
n of
sou
nd (d
ownw
ind
with
a
win
d sp
eed
of 1
-5 m
eter
s/se
cond
).Al
thou
gh th
e Pr
ojec
t will
still
requ
est a
zon
ing
amen
dmen
t for
sou
nd le
vels
to th
e w
est,
as d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
2, th
is is
onl
y du
e to
M
etro
-Nor
th’s
nar
row
railr
oad
parc
el th
at tr
aver
ses
the
Prop
erty
. C
ompl
ianc
e is
ach
ieve
d in
all
othe
r com
pass
di
rect
ions
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
The
Cric
ket V
alle
y Po
wer
Pla
n w
ill…ad
d…no
ise
pollu
tant
s to
our
env
ironm
ent.
Thi
s w
ill in
crea
se
the
heal
th ri
sks
to re
side
nts,
man
y of
who
m
have
mov
ed to
the
Dov
er R
egio
n to
avo
id c
ity
pollu
tant
s.
25-3
Car
eful
eva
luat
ion
of P
roje
ct s
ound
leve
ls, a
dditi
on o
f ex
tens
ive
soun
d m
itiga
tion
(as
disc
usse
d in
Sec
tion
6.4.
3.3.
2of
the
DEI
S), t
horo
ugh
com
plia
nce
dem
onst
ratio
n(a
s de
scrib
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4
of th
e FE
IS),
and
a co
mm
itmen
t to
addr
ess
any
pote
ntia
l fut
ure
com
plai
nts
safe
guar
d ag
ains
t com
mun
ity im
pact
s as
soci
ated
with
Pr
ojec
t noi
se.
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
No
exce
ptio
n to
dec
ibel
leve
ls s
houl
d be
co
nsid
ered
.25
-5Th
e to
wn
will
eval
uate
com
plia
nce
with
its
ordi
nanc
e an
d co
nsid
erat
ion
of a
zon
ing
code
am
endm
ent.
With
the
addi
tion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
l, th
e so
le re
mai
ning
pr
ojec
ted
exce
edan
ce o
ccur
s on
a p
rope
rty li
ne th
at is
not
oc
cupi
ed b
y a
nois
e-se
nsiti
vere
cept
or(ra
ther
, the
Met
ro-
Nor
th ra
ilroa
dcr
eate
s a
sign
ifica
nt a
mou
nt o
f sou
nd a
s it
trave
ls a
long
the
rail
corri
dor).
In
addi
tion,
CVE
will
own
appr
oxim
atel
y 1,
000
feet
of a
dditi
onal
pro
perty
on
the
othe
r si
de o
f the
railr
oad
line.
Sinc
e th
e M
etro
-Nor
th ra
ilroa
d lin
e is
no
t a n
oise
-sen
sitiv
e re
cept
or, a
nd C
VE w
ill ow
n th
e Pr
oper
ty o
n th
e ot
her s
ide
of th
is re
cept
or, t
his
will
not r
esul
t in
eith
er a
pub
lic o
r priv
ate
nuis
ance
.At
the
wes
terly
bo
unda
ries
of th
at p
rope
rty b
eyon
d th
e ra
ilroa
d lin
e, th
e Pr
ojec
t will
com
ply
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g N
oise
St
anda
rds.
For t
hese
reas
ons
CVE
belie
ves
an e
xcep
tion
shou
ld b
e gr
ante
d.Ta
mar
a W
ade,
W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
t
I am
con
cern
ed fo
r tho
se o
f our
resi
dent
s w
ho
live
near
the
faci
lity
in re
gard
s to
dis
turb
ance
fro
m n
oise
dur
ing
the
cons
truct
ion
phas
e an
d du
ring
oper
atio
nal p
erio
d. A
s nu
isan
ce fr
om
nois
e ca
n cr
eate
agi
tatio
n an
d sl
eep
depr
ivat
ion,
a
very
ser
ious
pro
blem
and
bei
ng in
a v
alle
y w
ill ex
acer
bate
that
pro
blem
. C
VE h
as a
sked
for a
va
rianc
e to
be
allo
wed
to e
xcee
d 60
db
tow
ard
railr
oad.
31-1
2N
o lo
ud n
ight
time
oper
atio
ns a
re a
ntic
ipat
ed o
nce
the
faci
lity
is o
pera
tiona
l.Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
com
ply
with
the
Tow
n of
D
over
nig
httim
e no
ise
stan
dard
(50
dBA)
at a
ll re
side
ntia
l pr
oper
ty li
nes,
whe
re s
leep
inte
rfere
nce
coul
d oc
cur.
Dur
ing
cons
truct
ion,
the
maj
ority
of l
oude
r act
iviti
es w
ill oc
cur
durin
g th
e da
y. I
nfre
quen
tly, s
ome
limite
d co
nstru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es w
ill be
requ
ired
to o
ccur
at n
ight
. Fo
r exa
mpl
e:
•C
oncr
ete
pour
s, w
hich
mus
t be
cont
inuo
usfo
r stru
ctur
al
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
7
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
inte
grity
, and
whi
ch w
ould
not
be
antic
ipat
ed to
be
parti
cula
rly n
oisy
;•
Tran
sfer
of m
ater
ials
from
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
to
the
Proj
ect D
evel
opm
ent A
rea,
tim
ed to
avo
id th
eev
enin
g co
mm
uter
per
iod
and
no la
ter t
han
9:00
p.m
., w
hich
wou
ld in
volv
e tru
ckin
g no
ise;
•H
aulin
g of
hea
vy lo
ads
(suc
h as
the
turb
ines
), w
hich
pe
r NYS
DO
T re
gula
tion
mus
t occ
ur d
urin
g la
te n
ight
ho
urs
to m
inim
ize
effe
ct o
n ex
istin
g ro
adw
ay u
se;a
nd•
Con
stru
ctio
n fin
ish
wor
k, a
s ne
cess
ary,
dur
ing
late
r co
nstru
ctio
n ph
ases
, whi
ch w
ould
pre
dom
inan
tly o
ccur
indo
or a
nd w
ould
ther
efor
e no
t pro
duce
sig
nific
ant
nois
e le
vels
. G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AK
RF
The
DE
IS s
houl
d an
alyz
e th
e po
tent
ial
impa
cts
of th
is z
onin
g am
endm
ent o
n ot
her
qual
ifyin
g pr
oper
ties
in th
e To
wn
of D
over
. W
hile
the
proj
ect s
ite is
buf
fere
d by
pro
ject
ow
ned
land
to th
e w
est,
and
othe
r ind
ustri
al
prop
ertie
s to
the
sout
h, th
ere
may
be
othe
r M
zone
d pr
oper
ties
in th
e To
wn
that
do
not h
ave
a su
ffici
ent o
ff-si
te b
uffe
r to
prot
ect n
earb
y re
side
nces
and
sen
sitiv
e re
cept
ors.
32-5
2Th
e pr
opos
ed z
onin
g am
endm
ent,
as d
rafte
d, w
ould
app
ly
only
to ra
ilroa
d pr
oper
ties
abut
ting
Man
ufac
turin
g (M
)-zo
ned
prop
erty
. Th
ere
are
thre
e su
ch p
arce
ls in
Dov
er to
whi
ch
this
am
endm
ent m
ay a
pply
as w
ritte
n: (1
) the
193
-acr
e C
VE
Prop
erty
loca
ted
at 2
241
Rou
te 2
2;(2
) the
97-
acre
Pal
umbo
Bl
ock
Co.
pro
perty
loca
ted
at 3
65 D
over
Fur
nace
Rd;
and
(3)
the
42-a
cre
Pega
sus
Farm
s pr
oper
tylo
cate
d at
269
9 R
oute
22
.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
The
appl
ican
t sho
uld
cons
ider
oth
er
alte
rnat
ives
for m
itiga
ting
the
nois
e on
thei
r pr
oper
ty. F
or e
xam
ple,
the
Ras
co M
ater
ials
pr
oper
ty a
nd th
e pr
oper
ty to
the
sout
h of
that
pa
rcel
are
ow
ned
by H
owla
nds
Lake
P
artn
ers,
LLC
, whi
ch is
the
sam
e en
tity
that
cu
rren
tly o
wns
the
proj
ect s
ite. I
f the
app
lican
t w
ere
to p
urch
ase
addi
tiona
l pro
perty
to th
e so
uth,
an
d m
erge
the
parc
els
into
one
, the
y w
ould
be
able
to m
eet t
he T
own
of D
over
noi
se
32-5
3C
VE h
as e
nter
ed in
to a
n op
tion
to p
urch
ase
the
form
er
Ras
co p
arce
l. C
ompl
ianc
e w
ith to
wn
stan
dard
s ca
n no
w b
e de
mon
stra
ted
in th
at c
ompa
ss d
irect
ion,
as
deta
iled
in
Sect
ion
6.2.
4of
the
FEIS
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
8
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
regu
latio
ns a
t the
sou
ther
n pr
oper
ty li
ne. A
s de
mon
stra
ted
by th
e D
EIS
, the
noi
se le
vels
to
the
sout
h su
ffici
ently
dis
sipa
te b
efor
e th
ey re
ach
the
resi
dent
ial p
rope
rties
on N
orth
Chi
ppaw
alla
R
oad.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
A re
ques
t was
mad
e at
the
publ
ic h
earin
g to
de
mon
stra
te th
e pr
opos
ed n
oise
leve
ls o
n th
e pr
ojec
t site
. Sim
ilar t
o a
ballo
on te
st to
de
mon
stra
te th
e vi
sibi
lity
of a
pro
ject
, noi
se
shou
ld b
e pr
oduc
ed o
n th
e pr
ojec
t site
for a
se
t per
iod
of ti
me
that
wou
ld re
plic
ate
the
antic
ipat
ed n
oise
leve
ls o
f the
pro
ject
. Th
e no
ise
test
sho
uld
be n
otic
ed in
loca
l new
spap
ers,
on
the
Tow
n's
web
site
, and
on
sign
s al
ong
Rou
te
22.
32-5
4As
dis
cuss
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4,
sou
nd im
pact
s pr
oduc
ed b
y th
e pr
opos
ed P
roje
ct w
ill be
the
cum
ulat
ive
resu
lt of
a w
ide
rang
e of
sou
rces
that
are
dis
tribu
ted
over
the
entir
e Pr
ojec
t si
te.
Som
e of
thes
e so
urce
s w
ill be
rela
tivel
y sm
all p
oint
so
urce
s (e
.g.,
the
disc
harg
e of
the
exha
ust s
tack
s, o
rtra
nsfo
rmer
s), a
nd s
ome
of th
ese
sour
ces
will
bela
rge
area
so
urce
s (e
.g.,
the
arra
y of
air
cool
ed c
onde
nser
s al
ong
the
railr
oad
Prop
erty
line
). T
here
is n
o pr
actic
al m
eans
to
effe
ctiv
ely
sim
ulat
e th
is d
iver
se ra
nge
of s
ound
sou
rces
suc
h th
at a
n ob
serv
er w
ould
be
able
to e
xper
ienc
e a
real
istic
re
plic
atio
n of
sou
nd im
pact
s th
at w
ill oc
cur w
hen
the
Proj
ect
isac
tual
ly o
pera
ting.
An e
xper
ienc
e of
pot
entia
l Pro
ject
sou
nd w
ould
be
bette
r fo
und
at a
n ex
istin
g pl
ant o
f sim
ilar s
ize
and
tech
nolo
gy.
CVE
repr
esen
tativ
es w
ould
be
happ
y to
faci
litat
e a
site
vis
it fo
r Tow
n of
Dov
er o
ffici
als
and
inte
rest
ed p
artie
s.
T. M
icha
el
Twom
ey,
Ente
rgy
Whi
le th
e Ap
plic
ant h
as c
ondu
cted
an
eval
uatio
n an
d an
alys
is o
f pot
entia
l im
pact
s to
pr
otec
ted
spec
ies
due
to c
onst
ruct
ion
of th
e Pr
ojec
t, th
ere
is n
o an
alys
is o
f pot
entia
l im
pact
s du
e to
pla
nt o
pera
tions
. The
Pro
ject
will
be th
e so
urce
of n
ew a
nd c
ontin
uous
dron
ing
nois
e w
ithin
this
rura
l are
a th
at is
hom
e to
num
erou
s pr
otec
ted
spec
ies.
Yet
, the
DEI
Sco
ntai
ns o
nly
one
conc
luso
ry s
ente
nce
rega
rdin
g po
tent
ial
oper
atio
nal n
oise
impa
cts
to p
rote
cted
spe
cies
.
33-2
0Ad
ditio
nal d
iscu
ssio
n of
pot
entia
l ope
ratio
nal i
mpa
cts
to
spec
ies
due
to th
e Pr
ojec
t is
prov
ided
in S
ectio
n3
of th
e FE
IS.
Whi
le p
rote
cted
spe
cies
hav
e no
t bee
n fo
und
on th
e Pr
oper
ty, b
og tu
rtle
and
timbe
r rat
tlesn
ake
are
know
n to
oc
cur i
n th
e vi
cini
ty o
f the
Pro
perty
. It
shou
ld b
e no
ted
that
ad
jace
nt h
abita
t whe
re th
ese
spec
ies
coul
d po
ssib
ly o
ccur
is
prox
imat
e to
an a
ctiv
e co
mm
uter
rail,
a s
hoot
ing
club
, and
m
ultip
le q
uarr
y op
erat
ions
who
se s
ound
leve
ls e
xcee
d th
at
of th
e Pr
ojec
t. Fu
rther
dis
cuss
ion
on p
oten
tial i
mpa
cts
to
spec
ies
due
to P
roje
ct s
ound
leve
ls is
pro
vide
d in
Sec
tion
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-4
9
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Ope
ratio
n of
the
proj
ect w
ill re
sult
in a
min
or
long
-term
incr
ease
of a
mbi
ent n
oise
leve
ls in
th
e vi
cini
ty, w
hich
is n
ot e
xpec
ted
to
sign
ifica
ntly
alte
r wild
life
beha
vior
.
DEI
S, p
. 3-4
8 to
3-4
9. T
here
is n
o an
alys
is o
r su
ppor
t giv
en fo
r thi
s co
nclu
sion
. The
re is
no
indi
catio
n th
at th
e A
pplic
ant e
valu
ated
how
w
ildlif
e be
havi
or is
gen
eral
ly a
ffect
ed b
y eq
uiva
lent
incr
ease
s in
am
bien
t noi
se le
vels
. W
hile
pro
tect
ed s
peci
es h
ave
not b
een
iden
tifie
d as
cur
rent
ly o
ccur
ring
on th
e P
roje
ct s
ite
(whi
ch m
ay b
e a
refle
ctio
n of
inad
equa
te
habi
tat a
nd s
peci
es s
urve
ys),
soun
d im
pact
s ar
e no
t site
-lim
ited
and,
ther
efor
e, m
ay a
ffect
pr
otec
ted
spec
ies
livin
g in
the
Proj
ect v
icin
ity.
The
Appl
ican
t sho
uld
cond
uct a
n an
alys
is o
f po
tent
ial o
pera
tiona
l sou
nd im
pact
s to
pro
tect
ed
spec
ies
with
in th
e Pr
ojec
t's v
icin
ity.
6.4.
3.6
of th
e FE
IS.
T. M
icha
el
Twom
ey,
Ente
rgy
An
anal
ysis
of p
oten
tial c
onst
ruct
ion-
rela
ted
nois
e im
pact
s al
so is
mis
sing
. Roc
k sp
littin
g,
blas
ting,
pile
-driv
ing,
alo
ng w
ith th
e tw
o to
thre
e w
eek
perio
d of
"ste
am b
low
s" a
re ju
st a
few
of
the
man
y an
ticip
ated
noi
se e
vent
s as
soci
ated
w
ith P
roje
ct c
onst
ruct
ion.
Som
e of
the
equi
pmen
t and
con
stru
ctio
n pr
oced
ures
are
re
porte
d to
cau
se a
n es
timat
ed L
max
at 5
0 fe
et
over
100
dB
.See
DEI
S, A
ppen
dix
6-E.
The
A
pplic
ant m
ust e
valu
ate
the
pote
ntia
l im
pact
s of
thes
e no
ise
even
ts o
n pr
otec
ted
spec
ies
in
the
surro
undi
ng a
rea.
33-2
1Es
timat
es fo
r Pro
ject
rela
ted
cons
truct
ion
soun
d le
vels
wer
e in
clud
ed in
the
DEI
S w
ithin
Sec
tion
6.4.
3.2
and
Tabl
e 6.
4-2.
“W
orst
cas
e” e
stim
ates
of c
onst
ruct
ion
soun
d le
vels
at o
ff-si
tere
cept
ors
are
61 d
BA o
r low
er. I
t sho
uld
be n
oted
that
th
e es
timat
es p
rovi
ded
in T
able
6.4
-2 a
re c
onse
rvat
ive,
as
the
only
atte
nuat
ing
mec
hani
sm c
onsi
dere
d in
the
anal
ysis
is
dive
rgen
ce.
Shie
ldin
g ef
fect
s fro
m b
uild
ings
,veg
etat
ion,
earth
con
tour
s, a
nd a
tmos
pher
ic a
bsor
ptio
n ar
e no
t inc
lude
d in
the
calc
ulat
ions
.
Con
stru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es w
hich
pro
duce
sig
nific
ant n
oise
leve
ls,
such
as
exca
vatio
n or
com
mis
sion
ing,
will
be li
mite
d to
da
ylig
ht h
ours
whe
n ba
ckgr
ound
sou
nd in
the
surro
undi
ng
area
incr
ease
s si
gnifi
cant
ly d
ue to
traf
fic a
ctiv
ity o
n R
oute
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
0
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
22.
Con
stru
ctio
n-re
late
d so
und
at m
ore
dist
ant r
esid
entia
l pr
oper
ties,
as
wel
l as
the
Dov
er M
iddl
e/H
igh
Scho
ol c
ompl
ex
is e
xpec
ted
to b
e co
nsis
tent
with
typi
cal d
aytim
e ba
ckgr
ound
so
unds
.
Furth
er d
iscu
ssio
n on
pot
entia
l im
pact
s to
spe
cies
due
to
Proj
ect s
ound
leve
ls is
pro
vide
d in
Sec
tion
6.4.
3.6.
T.
Mic
hael
Tw
omey
, En
terg
y
…Th
e D
EIS
appe
ars
to m
inim
ize
the
Proj
ect's
no
ise
impa
cts
by fo
cusi
ng o
n a
few
noi
se
met
rics
and
"ave
ragi
ng" o
ther
wis
e po
tent
ially
si
gnifi
cant
noi
se p
robl
ems…
the
DE
IS a
lso
ackn
owle
dges
that
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er's
ni
ghtti
me
nois
e st
anda
rds
will
be
viol
ated
by
the
Proj
ect's
ong
oing
ope
ratio
n...I
n ad
ditio
n to
th
e co
ntin
uous
noi
se, t
he P
roje
ct w
ill b
e th
e so
urce
of s
ingl
e ev
ent l
oud
nois
es th
at fa
r ex
ceed
the
aver
age
or c
ontin
uous
noi
se le
vels
pr
esen
ted
by th
e D
EIS
. See
DEI
S pp
. 6-8
7 th
roug
h 6-
90. M
oreo
ver,
cons
truct
ion
of th
e po
wer
pla
nt o
ver a
thre
e-ye
arpe
riod
will
enta
il nu
mer
ous
even
ts th
at fa
r exc
eed
the
Tow
n of
D
over
's s
tand
ards
, suc
h as
rock
spl
ittin
g,
blas
ting,
pile
-driv
ing
and
a tw
o to
thre
e w
eek
perio
d of
"ste
am b
low
s"…
the
App
lican
t ask
s th
e To
wn
to a
men
d its
law
s to
incr
ease
the
nois
e lim
it by
ten
deci
bels
(fro
m 5
0 to
60
dB) f
or
Mzo
ning
dis
tric
ts.S
ee D
EIS
, p. 6
-91.
A
lthou
gh th
e D
EIS
cha
ract
eriz
es th
is a
s a
"slig
ht a
djus
tmen
t" (s
ee D
EIS,
p. 6
-10)
, a 1
0 dB
in
crea
se w
ould
per
mit
the
faci
lity,
as
wel
l as
any
othe
r fac
ilitie
s lo
cate
d in
an
M-z
oned
are
a, to
em
it ni
ghtti
me
nois
es th
at a
re te
n tim
es lo
uder
th
ancu
rren
tly a
llow
ed…
As s
et fo
rth in
the
33-2
6Es
timat
es o
f ope
ratio
nal s
ound
leve
ls p
rodu
ced
by th
e Pr
ojec
t wer
e ca
lcul
ated
usi
ng in
dust
ry s
tand
ard,
Cad
naA
envi
ronm
enta
l sou
nd m
odel
ing
softw
are
(Ver
sion
3.7
.123
D
ataK
ustic
Gm
bH).
The
Cad
naA
soun
d m
odel
ing
softw
are
uses
alg
orith
ms
and
proc
edur
es d
escr
ibed
in In
tern
atio
nal
Stan
dard
ISO
961
3-2:
1996
“Aco
ustic
s-At
tenu
atio
n of
sou
nd
durin
g pr
opag
atio
n ou
tdoo
rs –
Part
2: G
ener
al m
etho
d of
ca
lcul
atio
n.” T
he m
etho
dolo
gy d
escr
ibed
in th
is s
tand
ard
prov
ides
est
imat
es o
f A-w
eigh
ted
soun
d le
vels
for
met
eoro
logi
cal c
ondi
tions
that
are
favo
rabl
e fo
r the
pr
opag
atio
n of
sou
nd (d
ownw
ind
with
a w
ind
spee
d of
1-5
met
ers/
seco
nd).
Estim
ates
for P
roje
ct re
late
d co
nstru
ctio
n so
und
leve
ls w
ere
incl
uded
in th
e D
EIS
with
in T
able
6.4
-2of
the
DEI
S. “
Wor
st
case
” est
imat
es o
f con
stru
ctio
n so
und
leve
ls a
t off-
site
rece
ptor
s ar
e 61
dBA
or l
ower
. It s
houl
d be
not
ed th
at th
e es
timat
es p
rovi
ded
in T
able
6.4
-2 a
re c
onse
rvat
ive
as th
e on
ly a
ttenu
atin
g m
echa
nism
con
side
red
in th
e an
alys
is is
di
verg
ence
. Sh
ield
ing
effe
cts
from
bui
ldin
gs, v
eget
atio
n,
earth
con
tour
s, a
nd a
tmos
pher
ic a
bsor
ptio
n ar
e no
t inc
lude
d in
the
calc
ulat
ions
.
Con
stru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es w
hich
pro
duce
sig
nific
ant n
oise
leve
ls,
such
as
exca
vatio
n or
com
mis
sion
ing,
will
be li
mite
d to
da
ylig
ht h
ours
whe
n ba
ckgr
ound
sou
nd in
the
surro
undi
ng
area
incr
ease
s si
gnifi
cant
ly d
ue to
traf
fic a
ctiv
ity o
n R
oute
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
1
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Tow
n of
Dov
er N
oise
Ord
inan
ce, "
nois
e sh
all b
e pr
ohib
ited
whe
n it
is o
f suc
h ch
arac
ter,
inte
nsity
an
d du
ratio
n or
of a
ny ty
pe o
r vol
ume
that
a
reas
onab
le p
erso
n w
ould
not
tole
rate
und
er th
e ci
rcum
stan
ces
and
that
isde
trim
enta
l to
the
life,
he
alth
or w
elfa
re o
f any
indi
vidu
al o
r wou
ld
caus
e or
cre
ate
a ris
k of
pub
lic in
conv
enie
nce,
an
noya
nce
or a
larm
." To
wn
of D
over
Cod
e §
107-
3(A)
. Noi
se o
f thi
s ch
arac
ter,
inte
nsity
and
du
ratio
n is
like
ly to
be
the
case
ove
r bot
h th
eth
ree-
year
con
stru
ctio
n pe
riod
for t
he p
ropo
sed
Proj
ect,
and
durin
g its
ope
ratio
n th
erea
fter.
22. C
onst
ruct
ion-
rela
ted
soun
d at
mor
e di
stan
t res
iden
tial
prop
ertie
s, a
s w
ell a
s th
e D
over
Mid
dle/
Hig
h Sc
hool
com
plex
is
exp
ecte
d to
be
cons
iste
nt w
ith ty
pica
l day
time
back
grou
nd
soun
ds.
The
stat
us o
f the
Pro
ject
’s n
eed
for a
zon
ing
code
am
endm
ent f
or th
eto
wn’
sno
ise
stan
dard
s is
dis
cuss
ed in
Se
ctio
n 6.
3.4.
2.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
Will
ther
e be
any
ele
vatio
n in
noi
se le
vels
with
in
a tra
in p
assi
ng th
e pr
ojec
t site
dur
ing
cons
truct
ion/
oper
atio
n?
37-2
3Pa
ssen
gers
on
Met
ro-N
orth
com
mut
er tr
ains
will
not
expe
rienc
e el
evat
ed le
vels
of n
oise
as
the
resu
lt of
the
Proj
ect.
The
trai
nstra
vers
e th
e C
VE P
rope
rty a
t up
to 7
0 m
iles
per h
oura
nd th
e tra
in’s
ow
n no
ise
leve
lsat
this
spe
ed,
as w
ell a
s its
clo
sed
win
dow
s w
ill pr
even
t any
not
icea
ble
elev
atio
n in
noi
se le
vels
expe
rienc
edby
pas
seng
ers.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
A pu
blic
ized
Noi
se T
est t
o se
e ac
tual
effe
cts
of
expe
cted
for n
oise
leve
ls.
This
test
sho
uld
be
coor
dina
ted
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er T
own
Gov
ernm
ent.
37-2
6As
not
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4,
soun
d im
pact
s pr
oduc
ed b
y th
e pr
opos
ed P
roje
ct w
ill be
the
cum
ulat
ive
resu
lt of
a w
ide
rang
e of
sou
rces
that
are
dis
tribu
ted
over
the
entir
e Pr
ojec
t D
evel
opm
ent A
rea.
Som
e of
thes
e so
urce
s w
ill be
rela
tivel
y sm
all p
oint
sou
rces
(e.g
.,th
e di
scha
rge
of th
e ex
haus
t st
acks
, ort
rans
form
ers)
, and
som
e of
thes
e so
urce
s w
ill be
la
rge
area
sou
rces
(e.g
.,th
e ar
ray
of a
ir co
oled
con
dens
ers
alon
g th
e ra
ilroa
d Pr
oper
ty li
ne).
The
re is
no
prac
tical
m
eans
to e
ffect
ivel
ysi
mul
ate
this
div
erse
rang
e of
sou
nd
sour
ces
such
that
an
obse
rver
wou
ld b
e ab
le to
exp
erie
nce
a re
alis
tic re
plic
atio
n of
sou
nd im
pact
s th
at w
ill oc
cur w
hen
the
Proj
ect i
sac
tual
ly o
pera
ting.
An e
xper
ienc
eof
pot
entia
l Pro
ject
sou
nd w
ould
be
bette
r fo
und
at a
n ex
istin
g pl
ant o
f sim
ilar s
ize
and
tech
nolo
gy.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
2
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
CVE
repr
esen
tativ
es w
ould
be
happ
y to
faci
litat
ea
site
vis
it fo
rTow
n of
Dov
er o
ffici
als
and
inte
rest
ed p
artie
s.St
ephe
n an
d C
ate
Wils
on,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ents
Noi
se…
[is]o
f con
side
rabl
y gr
eate
r co
ncer
n du
ring
the
leng
thy
cons
truct
ion
perio
d re
quire
d to
bui
ld th
e pl
ant i
f it i
s ap
prov
ed. T
he D
EIS
aga
in d
iscu
sses
so
und…
impa
cts
upon
"the
mor
e di
stan
t re
side
ntia
l pro
perti
es",
but d
oes
not
spec
ifica
lly a
ddre
ss im
pact
s on
loca
tions
in
imm
edia
te p
roxi
mity
. Not
onl
y ou
r ho
me,
bu
t oth
ers
and
the
Dov
er M
iddl
e S
choo
l and
H
igh
Sch
ool l
ocat
ions
will
be
impa
cted
by
this
for t
hree
or m
ore
year
s if
the
proj
ect
does
not
com
plet
e on
sch
edul
e.
38-7
Estim
ates
for P
roje
ct-re
late
d co
nstru
ctio
n so
und
leve
ls w
ere
incl
uded
in T
able
6.4
-2of
the
DEI
S. A
rece
ptor
on
N.
Chi
ppaw
alla
Roa
d w
as in
clud
ed in
this
ana
lysi
s an
d co
nstru
ctio
n so
und
impa
cts
are
estim
ated
to b
e be
twee
n 45
an
d 55
dBA
at th
is lo
catio
n. It
sho
uld
be n
oted
that
this
es
timat
e is
con
serv
ativ
e,as
the
only
atte
nuat
ing
mec
hani
sm
cons
ider
ed in
the
anal
ysis
is d
iver
genc
e. S
hiel
ding
effe
cts
from
bui
ldin
gs,v
eget
atio
n,ea
rth c
onto
urs,
and
atm
osph
eric
ab
sorp
tion
are
not i
nclu
ded
in th
e ca
lcul
atio
ns.
The
45-5
5 dB
A le
vels
at t
his
loca
tion
are
cons
iste
nt w
ith
exis
ting
outd
oor d
aytim
eba
ckgr
ound
sou
nd le
vels
mea
sure
d du
ring
the
base
line
soun
d st
udy.
The
y ar
e al
so c
onsi
sten
t w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
day
time
nois
e st
anda
rds
of 6
0 dB
Aat
the
Prop
erty
bou
ndar
y.N
ote
that
sou
nd le
vels
at
loca
tions
indo
ors
wou
ld b
e ev
en lo
wer
. Al
thou
gh b
uild
ings
va
ry in
con
stru
ctio
n (a
nd, t
here
fore
, sou
nd a
ttenu
atio
n), t
he
USE
PA h
as d
eter
min
edth
at o
n av
erag
e (in
bot
h co
ld a
nd
war
m c
limat
es) s
ound
leve
ls a
re re
duce
d by
15
deci
bels
(d
B)w
hen
indo
ors
with
the
win
dow
s op
en, a
nd b
y 25
dB
whe
n in
door
s w
ith w
indo
ws
shut
(USE
PA 1
978)
.
At th
e sc
hool
com
plex
, sou
nd p
rodu
ced
by th
e co
nstru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
ion
of th
e po
wer
pla
nt w
ill lik
ely
be u
nnot
iced
(o
utdo
ors
or in
door
s), a
nd w
ill ha
ve n
o ad
vers
e im
pact
on
stud
ents
or f
acul
ty.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Step
hen
and
Cat
e W
ilson
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
ts
The
DE
IS d
oes
not a
ddre
ss is
sues
rela
ted
to
prol
onge
d ex
posu
re to
the
adm
itted
ly
exce
ssiv
e no
ise
and
air p
ollu
tion
that
will
re
sults
from
the
cons
truct
ion
proc
ess.
Thr
ee
year
s is
a lo
ng ti
me
to s
uffe
r 50-
70db
sou
nd
leve
ls, e
ven
if th
ey a
re in
term
itten
t.
38-8
Con
stru
ctio
n-re
late
d so
und
leve
ls w
ill be
tem
pora
ry a
nd
limite
d to
day
time
hour
s. A
s no
ted
in th
e co
mm
ent a
bove
, th
e 45
-55
dBA
cons
truct
ion-
rela
ted
soun
d le
vels
exp
ecte
d to
oc
cur o
n N
. Chi
ppaw
alla
Roa
d ar
eco
nsis
tent
with
exi
stin
g ou
tdoo
r day
time
back
grou
nd s
ound
leve
ls m
easu
red
durin
g th
e ba
selin
e so
und
stud
y. T
hey
are
also
con
sist
ent w
ith th
e To
wn
of D
over
day
time
nois
e st
anda
rds
of 6
0 dB
Aat
the
Prop
erty
bou
ndar
y.
Soun
d le
vels
indo
ors
wou
ld b
e re
duce
d by
10-
15 d
BA (o
pen
win
dow
s) a
nd 2
0-30
dBA
(clo
sed
win
dow
s).
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
How
muc
h no
ise
is th
is p
lant
will
gene
rate
? Is
it
safe
?Af
ter t
he p
lant
is in
ope
ratio
n is
not
muc
h w
e ca
n do
. The
refo
re w
em
ust c
once
ntra
te n
ow
and
we
mus
t mak
e su
re w
e do
n't m
ake
a ch
oice
w
ithou
t mak
ing
sure
it is
bes
t cho
ice
for u
s. A
ll D
over
resi
dent
s ha
ve th
e rig
ht to
live
in a
saf
e en
viro
nmen
t.
40-6
CVE
has
inco
rpor
ated
sig
nific
ant m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s to
re
duce
noi
se, i
nclu
ding
obt
aini
ng a
n op
tion
to p
urch
ase
addi
tiona
l pro
perty
to in
crea
se th
e bu
ffer f
rom
oth
er la
nd
uses
.As
not
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4,
pre
dict
edco
mpl
ianc
e w
ith
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er n
oise
sta
ndar
ds w
ill be
con
firm
ed b
y th
e co
nstru
ctio
n m
anag
emen
t firm
prio
rto
oper
atio
n.
Follo
win
g co
mm
ence
men
t of o
pera
tion,
any
noi
se
com
plai
nts
wou
ldbe
add
ress
ed b
y C
VE, c
oord
inat
ing
with
th
e to
wn
and
Tow
n C
ode
Enfo
rcem
ent O
ffice
r to
iden
tify
a ro
ot c
ause
.Th
e C
ode
Enfo
rcem
ent O
ffice
r has
the
auth
ority
to
enf
orce
the
tow
n no
ise
ordi
nanc
e an
d pr
even
t, re
stra
in,
corre
ct o
r aba
te a
ny v
iola
tion
of C
hapt
er 1
07-6
of t
he D
over
To
wn
Cod
e.
Rob
ert H
erzo
g,
Dov
er
Res
iden
t
Noi
se is
a p
artic
ular
ly in
vidi
ous
pollu
tant
. It
can
perm
eate
land
scap
es, h
as d
iffer
ent i
mpa
cts
depe
ndin
g on
are
a to
pogr
aphy
, and
onc
e a
sour
ce is
per
mitt
ed, n
early
impo
ssib
le to
re
gula
te.
A lo
cal b
usin
ess
not f
ar fr
om th
e C
ricke
t Val
ley
site
, JTR
Bus
Com
pany
, mus
t w
ork
on it
s bu
ses
insi
de it
s ga
rage
; whe
n it
does
n’t,
the
nois
e ca
n be
hea
rd fo
r mile
s ar
ound
.
42-8
The
Cor
nell
stud
y re
fere
nced
by
the
com
men
ter f
ound
that
el
evat
ed s
tress
leve
ls o
ccur
red
in a
sam
ple
of A
ustri
an
child
ren
expo
sed
to d
ay-n
ight
ave
rage
sou
nd le
vels
abo
ve60
dB.
As d
escr
ibed
in S
ectio
n 6.
4 of
the
DEI
S, o
ff-si
te
CVE
-rela
ted
soun
d le
vels
out
door
s ar
e ex
pect
ed to
be
48
dBA
at th
e ne
ares
t res
iden
tial r
ecep
toro
r low
er a
t oth
er
adja
cent
pro
perti
es (e
xclu
ding
the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
line)
. Th
ese
estim
ated
leve
ls w
ill re
sult
in a
day
-nig
ht a
vera
ge
soun
d le
vel o
f 54
dB o
r low
erat
the
near
est r
esid
entia
l
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Noi
se h
as th
e po
tent
ial t
o de
vast
ate
the
char
acte
r of t
he e
nviro
nmen
t whi
ch th
e pl
ant
wan
ts to
inha
bit.
Noi
se is
a c
onst
ant i
rrita
nt.
The
plan
t has
des
crib
ed th
e so
und
com
ing
from
it
as th
at o
f a li
ght r
ain.
Tha
t’s a
lso
the
soun
d of
co
nsta
nt tr
affic
. Th
at n
oise
will
be h
eard
co
nsta
ntly
for s
ubst
antia
l dis
tanc
es a
roun
d th
e pl
ant.
A s
tudy
by
Cor
nell
Uni
vers
ity
envi
ronm
enta
l psy
chol
ogis
ts, p
ublis
hed
in th
e Jo
urna
l of t
he A
cous
tical
Soc
iety
of A
mer
ica
(Vol
. 109
, Mar
ch 2
001)
, fou
nd th
at “e
ven
the
low
-leve
l but
chr
onic
noi
se o
f eve
ryda
y lo
cal
traffi
c ca
n ca
use
stre
ss in
chi
ldre
n an
d ra
ise
bloo
d pr
essu
re, h
eart
rate
s an
d le
vels
of s
tress
ho
rmon
es.”
rece
ptor
, whi
ch is
wel
l bel
owth
e ab
ove
refe
renc
ed th
resh
old
of60
dB.
As e
xpla
ined
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
5, s
ound
leve
ls p
rodu
ced
by
the
oper
atio
n of
the
prop
osed
Pro
ject
wer
e ev
alua
ted
at th
e D
over
Mid
dle/
Hig
h Sc
hool
com
plex
and
sou
nd le
vels
are
expe
cted
to b
e be
low
35
dBA
at th
eex
terio
rof t
hene
ares
t bu
ildin
g(s
ee F
igur
e 6-
3of
the
FEIS
).In
door
sou
nd le
vels
w
ould
be
furth
er re
duce
d.W
hen
adde
d to
exi
stin
g am
bien
t co
nditi
ons,
whi
ch a
re c
onse
rvat
ivel
y es
timat
ed to
be
abov
e 40
dBA
at t
he s
choo
l com
plex
, the
effe
ct w
ould
be
anin
crea
se o
f app
roxi
mat
ely
1 dB
A, w
hich
is a
neg
ligib
le
incr
ease
.
Rob
ert H
erzo
g,
Dov
er
Res
iden
t
B. T
he n
oise
leve
ls p
roje
cted
for t
he p
lant
will
have
a d
evas
tatin
g lo
cal i
mpa
ct.
Initi
ally
, the
pl
ant’s
dev
elop
ers
clai
med
they
wou
ld p
rodu
ce
an a
vera
ge n
o lo
uder
than
50d
b –
mea
ning
that
it
will
frequ
ently
be
high
er th
an th
at le
vel.
A
stud
y fo
r the
Eur
opea
n C
omm
issi
on (k
now
n as
R
ANC
H) i
nves
tigat
ed ro
ad tr
affic
and
airc
raft
nois
e ex
posu
res
and
child
ren’
s co
gniti
on a
nd
heal
th.
It fo
und
that
chi
ldre
n ex
pose
d to
noi
se
leve
ls o
ver 5
5dB(
A) a
chie
ved
low
er s
core
s in
re
adin
g te
sts
and
the
affe
cted
chi
ldre
n w
ill be
di
sadv
anta
ged
in th
eir d
evel
opm
ent o
f spe
ech
and
read
ing
abilit
ies
as w
ell a
s m
ore
gene
ral
com
mun
icat
ion
skills
. N
oise
may
als
o ha
ve
effe
cts
on fe
tal d
evel
opm
ent d
ue to
(stre
ss)
effe
cts
on e
xpec
tant
mot
hers
. En
viro
nmen
tal
nois
e al
so h
as c
ogni
tive
effe
cts
in o
lder
chi
ldre
n
42-9
The
soun
d le
vels
inco
rpor
ated
in th
e m
odel
ing
will
be
guar
ante
ed b
y eq
uipm
ent v
endo
rs.
Thro
ugh
the
mod
elin
g,
the
Proj
ect h
asde
mon
stra
ted
com
plia
nce
with
loca
l st
anda
rds
at e
ach
of it
s ou
term
ost b
ound
arie
s (th
e ra
ilroa
d pr
oper
ty fo
r whi
ch a
wai
ver i
s re
quire
d ex
tend
s th
roug
h th
e Pr
oper
ty).
As d
escr
ibed
in S
ectio
n 6.
4 of
the
FEIS
, off-
site
C
VE-re
late
d so
und
leve
ls w
ill be
wel
l bel
ow 6
0 dB
Aan
d,
with
the
exce
ptio
n of
the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
line,
will
be
belo
w 5
0 dB
Aev
en o
n ad
jace
nt p
rope
rties
(see
Fig
ure
6-3)
.
The
mod
eled
sou
nd le
vels
are
bas
ed u
pon
outd
oor s
ound
, w
hich
wou
ld b
e fu
rther
redu
ced
if a
liste
ner w
ere
insi
de a
bu
ildin
g. T
he U
SEPA
has
det
erm
ined
that
on
aver
age
(in
both
col
d an
d w
arm
clim
ates
) sou
nd le
vels
are
redu
ced
by
15 d
B w
hen
indo
ors
with
the
win
dow
s op
en, a
nd b
y 25
dB
whe
n in
door
s w
ith w
indo
ws
shut
(USE
PA 1
978)
.
The
larg
est p
opul
atio
n of
chi
ldre
n an
d ad
ults
loca
ted
in
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
5
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
and
adul
ts, d
ue to
hin
derin
g co
mm
unic
atio
n, a
s sh
own
by s
tudi
es o
f agg
ress
ion,
men
tal h
ealth
an
d an
xiet
y.
The
Wor
ld H
ealth
Org
aniz
atio
n (W
HO
) “re
cogn
izes
com
mun
ity n
oise
, inc
ludi
ng tr
affic
no
ise,
as
a se
rious
pub
lic h
ealth
pro
blem
.”
Ther
e is
a g
ener
al c
onse
nsus
abo
ut th
e no
ise
leve
ls w
hich
cau
se h
ealth
impa
cts:
•En
viro
nmen
tal n
oise
abo
ve 4
0–60
dBA
Leq
is li
kely
to le
ad to
sig
nific
ant
anno
yanc
e.
•O
utdo
or n
oise
leve
ls o
f 40-
60 D
BA L
eq
may
dis
turb
sle
ep.
Base
d on
thei
r ow
n nu
mbe
rs, t
he C
ricke
t Val
ley
plan
t will
cont
inuo
usly
exc
eed
thes
e le
vels
.
prox
imity
to th
e Pr
ojec
t is
loca
ted
at th
e M
iddl
e/H
igh
Scho
ol.
As d
etai
led
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
5of
the
DEI
S,so
und
leve
ls
prod
uced
by
the
oper
atio
n of
the
prop
osed
Pro
ject
wer
e ev
alua
ted
at th
e M
iddl
e/H
igh
Scho
ol c
ompl
ex a
nd s
ound
le
vels
are
expe
cted
to b
e be
low
35
dBA
at th
eex
terio
rof t
hene
ares
t bui
ldin
g(s
ee F
igur
e 6-
3).
As n
oted
abo
ve, i
ndoo
r so
und
leve
ls w
ould
be
furth
er re
duce
d. W
hen
adde
d to
ex
istin
g am
bien
t con
ditio
ns, w
hich
are
con
serv
ativ
ely
estim
ated
to b
e ab
ove
40 d
BA a
t the
sch
ool c
ompl
ex, t
he
effe
ct w
ould
be
an in
crea
se o
fapp
roxi
mat
ely
1 dB
A,w
hich
is
a ne
glig
ible
incr
ease
.
Rob
ert H
erzo
g,
Dov
er
Res
iden
t
Oth
er s
tudi
es h
ave
show
n th
at s
ound
gre
ater
th
an 3
0db
can
dist
urb
slee
p, a
ndex
posi
ng
stud
ents
to a
con
stan
t hum
in th
at ra
nge
has
been
dem
onst
rate
d to
inte
rfere
with
lear
ning
, yet
it
now
see
ms
clea
r tha
t tha
t is
prec
isel
y th
e im
pact
the
Cric
ket V
alle
y pl
antw
ill ha
ve. T
he
Dov
er H
igh
Scho
ol is
aro
und
1000
yar
ds fr
om
the
plan
t. Th
ere
is n
ore
ason
why
the
stud
ents
of
that
sch
ool s
houl
d be
sub
ject
in p
erpe
tuity
to
the
cons
tant
nois
e em
anat
ing
from
the
plan
t, w
hich
will
infil
trate
thei
r cla
ssro
oms
and
stud
y ha
lls.
The
Tow
n of
Dov
er is
bei
ng a
sked
to s
acrif
ice
the
lear
ning
env
ironm
ent o
f its
mos
tpre
ciou
s re
sour
ce, i
ts c
hild
ren
and
stud
ents
, for
the
42-1
0As
det
aile
d in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.5,
sou
nd le
vels
pro
duce
d by
the
oper
atio
n of
the
prop
osed
Pro
ject
wer
e ev
alua
ted
at th
e M
iddl
e/H
igh
Scho
ol c
ompl
ex a
nd s
ound
leve
ls a
re e
xpec
ted
to b
e be
low
35
dBA
at th
e ex
terio
rof t
he n
eare
st b
uild
ing
(see
Fig
ure
6-3)
.So
und
leve
ls in
door
s at
the
scho
ol
com
plex
wou
ld b
e fu
rther
redu
ced.
Whe
n ad
ded
to e
xist
ing
ambi
ent c
ondi
tions
, whi
ch a
re c
onse
rvat
ivel
y es
timat
ed to
be
abov
e 40
dBA
at t
he s
choo
l com
plex
, the
effe
ct w
ould
be
an
incr
ease
of a
ppro
xim
atel
y 1
dBA,
whi
ch is
a n
eglig
ible
in
crea
se.
No
disr
uptio
n in
lear
ning
or s
ound
leve
l im
pact
is
antic
ipat
ed fr
om th
e Pr
ojec
t.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
dubi
ous
dist
inct
ion
of b
uild
ing
anun
nece
ssar
y po
wer
pla
nt fo
r a s
yste
m th
at d
oesn
’t ne
ed it
.R
ober
t Her
zog,
D
over
R
esid
ent
…C
VE is
adm
ittin
g th
ey w
ill be
una
ble
to m
eet
exis
ting
soun
d re
gula
tions
, and
prop
osed
to g
et
arou
nd th
is o
ther
wis
e fa
tal f
law
not
by
chan
ging
th
eir e
quip
men
t, bu
t by
petit
ioni
ng fo
r a c
hang
e in
the
stan
dard
, as
if th
e st
anda
rd n
eed
not
appl
y to
them
. The
yse
ek to
get
aro
und
the
regu
latio
ns b
y try
ing
to m
ake
a ca
se th
at
soun
ds e
man
atin
g fro
mth
e pl
ant w
ill be
uni
-di
rect
iona
l, m
agic
ally
bei
ng c
onfin
ed to
the
rail
line.
In re
ality
, the
soun
ds m
ade
by v
ario
us
equi
pmen
t in
the
plan
t will
radi
ate
broa
dly,
en
ding
up
in th
eho
mes
of r
esid
ence
s an
d ot
her
uses
in th
e ar
ea w
ho w
ill ha
ve n
o ef
fect
ive
prot
ectio
n fro
mle
vels
that
exc
eed
exis
ting
regu
latio
ns.
That
is li
tera
lly in
tole
rabl
e --
nois
e re
gula
tions
w
ere
desi
gned
to p
rote
ct lo
cale
nviro
nmen
ts
and
resi
dent
s. It
is p
reci
sely
whe
n an
ent
ity
cann
ot m
eet s
uch
regu
latio
nsth
at th
ey a
re n
ot
to b
e di
scar
ded,
for t
hat i
s w
hen
they
are
mos
t ne
eded
. CVE
ack
now
ledg
ing
they
can
not a
nd
will
not m
eet t
hese
sta
ndar
ds, w
ill vi
olat
e th
em,
and
too
bad
for t
he lo
cals
.
The
leve
ls o
f 59d
b th
e pl
ant w
ill be
em
ittin
g, w
ell
in e
xces
s of
the
50db
lim
it, a
reno
t triv
ial.
The
EPA
repo
rts th
at o
utdo
or n
oise
s in
the
60db
ra
nge
hist
oric
ally
gen
erat
ew
ides
prea
d co
mpl
aint
s an
d in
divi
dual
thre
ats
of le
gal a
ctio
n.
The
Tow
n of
Dov
er d
oes
not w
ant t
o an
d do
es
42-1
1It
is a
ppro
pria
te to
que
stio
n an
d ev
alua
te th
e pr
opos
ed p
lan
to u
nder
stan
d th
e de
sign
sou
nd le
vels
. C
VE h
as
inco
rpor
ated
sig
nific
ant m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s to
redu
ce n
oise
(a
s de
taile
d in
Sec
tion
6.4.
3.3.
2 of
the
DEI
S), i
nclu
ding
ob
tain
ing
an o
ptio
n to
pur
chas
e ad
ditio
nal p
rope
rty, t
he
form
er R
asco
par
cel,
to in
crea
se th
e bu
ffer b
etw
een
the
Proj
ect a
nd o
ther
land
use
s.
Not
e th
atth
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel h
as
effe
ctiv
ely
mov
ed th
e so
uthe
rn p
rope
rty li
ne o
f the
site
ap
prox
imat
ely
2,00
0 fe
et, e
nsur
ing
that
the
Proj
ect w
ill be
in
com
plia
nce
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er n
oise
sta
ndar
d at
the
north
, eas
t, an
d so
uth
prop
erty
line
s. A
s ex
plai
ned
in
Sect
ion
6.3.
4.2
of th
e FE
IS, t
he o
nly
exce
edan
ce is
alo
ng
the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
line.
Its
houl
d be
not
ed th
at th
is
prop
erty
, whi
ch tr
anse
cts
the
CVE
Pro
perty
, is
not o
ccup
ied
by n
oise
-sen
sitiv
e us
es a
nd C
VE w
ill ow
n ap
prox
imat
ely
1,00
0 fe
et o
f add
ition
al p
rope
rty o
n th
e ot
her s
ide
of th
e ra
ilroa
dlin
e.Si
nce
the
Met
ro-N
orth
railr
oad
line
is n
ot a
no
ise-
sens
itive
rece
ptor
, and
CVE
will
own
the
Prop
erty
on
the
othe
r sid
e of
this
rece
ptor
, thi
s w
ill no
t res
ult i
n ei
ther
a
publ
ic o
r priv
ate
nuis
ance
. At t
he w
este
rly b
ound
arie
s of
the
prop
erty
bey
ond
the
railr
oad
line,
the
Proj
ect w
ill co
mpl
y w
ith
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er Z
onin
g N
oise
Sta
ndar
ds.
CVE
is re
ques
ting
anam
endm
ent t
o th
e To
wn
of D
over
Zo
ning
Cod
e so
as
to p
erm
it th
e an
ticip
ated
noi
se le
vels
at
the
railr
oad
line,
with
out n
egat
ivel
y im
pact
ing
com
mun
ity
char
acte
r and
resi
dent
ial u
ses.
The
pro
pose
d am
endm
ent
rem
ains
con
sist
ent w
ith z
onin
g an
d pl
anni
ng re
quire
men
ts
whi
ch p
rote
ct th
e qu
ality
of l
ife fo
r non
-indu
stria
l pro
perti
es,
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
7
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
not n
eed
to im
pose
this
bur
den
on it
s re
side
nts
for y
ears
to c
ome.
The
tow
n ha
s am
ple
auth
ority
to d
eny
the
plan
t on
the
grou
nds
of n
oise
…
incl
udin
g re
side
ntia
l pro
perti
es, b
ut w
ill pe
rmit
an
econ
omic
ally
ben
efic
ial u
se to
be
deve
lope
d on
ap
prop
riate
ly z
oned
pro
perty
.
CVE
is a
ble
to d
emon
stra
te c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith s
tate
pol
icy
and
with
loca
l sta
ndar
ds w
here
sen
sitiv
e la
nd u
ses
exis
t, an
d to
de
mon
stra
te th
at s
ound
leve
ls fr
om th
e fa
cilit
y w
ill be
si
gnifi
cant
ly le
ss th
an th
ose
stat
e an
d lo
cal c
ompl
ianc
e le
vels
at t
he s
choo
l com
plex
. Th
at s
aid,
sou
nd le
vel i
mpa
ct
is n
ot in
fluen
ced
by c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith s
tand
ards
alo
ne, a
nd
CVE
is c
omm
itted
to w
orki
ng w
ith th
e to
wn
to a
ddre
ss a
ny
nois
eis
sues
that
may
aris
e du
ring
the
cour
se o
f Pro
ject
co
nstru
ctio
n or
ope
ratio
n.
Rob
ert H
erzo
g,
Dov
er
Res
iden
t
For t
hree
yea
rs c
onst
ruct
ion
nois
e le
vels
will
be
subs
tant
ially
in e
xces
s of
bot
hre
gula
tions
and
ge
nera
lly re
cogn
ized
saf
e le
vels
. It w
ill oc
cur
prim
arily
dur
ing
scho
olho
urs.
..C
onst
ruct
ion
nois
e w
ill ap
proa
ch 9
0db.
Stu
dies
sho
w th
at
nois
e in
exc
ess
of 6
5db
pre
clud
es a
co
nver
satio
n. A
llow
ing
this
pla
nt to
be
built
ef
fect
ivel
y m
eans
sac
rific
ing
seve
ral h
igh
scho
ol
clas
s ye
ars.
Thi
s no
ise
will
deci
mat
e th
e hi
gh
scho
ol le
arni
ngen
viro
nmen
t. Fo
r wha
t? F
or a
pl
ant t
hat w
ill ne
verp
rovi
de th
em o
r any
oth
er
loca
lres
iden
t any
last
ing
bene
fit, a
nd th
at h
as a
t be
st q
uest
iona
ble
bene
fits
for t
he re
gion
. And
wha
t kin
d of
a m
essa
ge w
ill it
send
to th
e st
uden
ts in
Dov
er, a
s to
the
tow
n’s
prio
ritie
s?
42-1
2Th
e 90
dB
soun
d le
vel r
efer
ence
d by
the
com
men
ter i
s th
e ex
pect
ed s
ound
leve
ldur
ing
the
loud
est c
onst
ruct
ion
even
t at
a re
cept
or50
feet
from
the
emis
sion
sou
rce
(i.e.
, on
the
CVE
Pro
perty
).Th
e ne
ares
t sch
ool b
uild
ing
is a
ppro
xim
atel
y 4,
000
feet
from
the
Proj
ect.
Whe
n th
eso
und
leve
l is
atte
nuat
ed fo
r the
app
roxi
mat
ely
4,00
0-fo
ot d
ista
nce,
co
nstru
ctio
n so
und
leve
ls a
t the
sch
ool d
urin
g th
e lo
udes
t co
nstru
ctio
n ev
ent(
for e
xam
ple,
a p
ile d
river
or c
oncr
ete
saw
, as
desc
ribed
in A
ppen
dix
E of
the
DEI
S)ar
e es
timat
ed
at 4
5 dB
A or
low
er.
Estim
ates
for P
roje
ct-re
late
d co
nstru
ctio
n so
und
leve
ls w
ere
incl
uded
in
the
DEI
S w
ithin
Tabl
e 6.
4-2.
Due
to
th
e va
riabi
lity
of s
ound
leve
ls o
ver
the
cons
truct
ion
perio
d, t
he
anal
ysis
ut
ilizes
U
SEPA
pr
oced
ures
w
hich
ge
nera
lize
cons
truct
ion
nois
e em
anat
ing
from
ty
pica
l, si
mila
r co
nstru
ctio
n si
tes,
and
the
n ca
lcul
ates
the
proj
ectio
n of
so
und
from
the
Pro
ject
Dev
elop
men
t Ar
ea.
“W
orst
cas
e”
estim
ates
of
co
nstru
ctio
n so
und
leve
ls
at
the
near
est
resi
dent
ial r
ecep
tors
are
61
dBA
or lo
wer
. It s
houl
d be
not
ed
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
8
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
that
the
est
imat
es p
rovi
ded
in T
able
6.4
-2of
the
DEI
Sar
e co
nser
vativ
e as
the
only
atte
nuat
ing
mec
hani
sm c
onsi
dere
d in
th
e an
alys
is
is
dive
rgen
ce.
Sh
ield
ing
effe
cts
from
bu
ildin
gs,
vege
tatio
n,
earth
co
ntou
rs,
and
atm
osph
eric
ab
sorp
tion
are
not i
nclu
ded
in th
e ca
lcul
atio
ns.
For
thes
e re
ason
, sou
nd p
rodu
ced
by t
he c
onst
ruct
ion
and
oper
atio
n of
th
e po
wer
pl
ant
will
likel
y be
un
notic
ed
(out
door
s or
indo
ors)
at th
e sc
hool
com
plex
, and
will
have
no
adve
rse
impa
ct o
n st
uden
ts o
r fac
ulty
. R
ober
t Her
zog,
D
over
R
esid
ent
The
plan
t ope
rato
rs c
an m
ake
wha
teve
r cla
ims
they
wan
t reg
ardi
ng n
oise
, but
the
prac
tical
fact
is
, onc
e th
e pl
ant i
s op
en, t
here
will
be fe
w w
ays
to m
easu
re a
nd n
o w
ays
tom
itiga
te s
houl
d th
ey
exce
ed th
eir n
oise
sta
ndar
ds. N
o on
e w
ould
cl
ose
the
plan
t dow
n fo
ra n
oise
vio
latio
n, th
e lo
cal i
nhab
itant
s ca
n co
mpl
ain
repe
ated
ly a
nd
noth
ing
will
ever
be
done
...
42-1
3As
pre
viou
sly
note
din
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4,
the
cons
truct
ion
man
agem
ent f
irm w
ill be
con
tract
ually
obl
igat
ed to
mee
t th
ese
nois
e st
anda
rds
and
is re
quire
d to
incl
ude
a “n
oise
gu
aran
tee”
in th
eir o
blig
atio
ns fo
rcon
stru
ctio
n of
the
plan
t.
This
will
incl
ude
base
line
mon
itorin
g du
ring
com
mis
sion
ing
and
star
t-up
of th
e pl
ant.
Onc
e th
e fa
cilit
y is
fully
ope
ratio
nal,
CVE
will
mea
sure
the
actu
al o
pera
tiona
l sou
nd le
vels
at t
he s
elec
ted
resi
dent
s an
d Pr
oper
ty li
nes.
The
se m
easu
rem
ents
and
ass
ocia
ted
repo
rt w
ill be
con
duct
ed b
y a
third
par
ty li
cens
ed a
cous
tical
en
gine
er in
acc
orda
nce
with
indu
stry
pra
ctic
es a
nd a
ny
appl
icab
le s
tate
and
loca
l reg
ulat
ory
requ
irem
ents
.Fol
low
ing
com
men
cem
ent o
f ope
ratio
n, n
oise
com
plai
nts
will
be
addr
esse
d by
CVE
, coo
rdin
atin
g w
ith th
e to
wn.
Onc
e a
root
ca
use
for t
he c
ompl
aint
is e
stab
lishe
d, th
ere
are
man
y ap
proa
ches
that
can
be
take
n to
furth
er m
itiga
te im
pact
. C
VE h
as m
ade
a co
mm
itmen
t to
wor
k w
ith th
elo
cal
com
mun
ityto
reso
lve
com
plai
nts
with
in th
at c
onte
xt.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-5
9
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Cat
e W
ilson
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
t
Ther
e ar
e a
coup
le o
f pla
ces
in th
e ex
ecut
ive
sum
mar
y w
here
we
talk
abo
ut th
e no
ise
leve
ls
inpa
rticu
lar t
hat a
re g
oing
to o
ccur
dur
ing
the
cons
truct
ion
proj
ect.
The
nois
e, th
e em
issi
ons,
th
e tra
ffic,
all
of th
atis
goi
ng to
hav
e a
sign
ifica
ntim
pact
on
all o
f tho
se w
ho a
re lo
cal.
Sinc
e ou
r pro
perty
dire
ctly
abu
ts --
it's
imm
edia
tely
sou
th o
f How
land
's A
partm
ents
. W
e're
in k
ind
of a
hot
spo
t for
the
ultim
ate
nois
e le
vel a
nd a
ll th
e re
st o
f it.
How
ever
, the
stu
dy
itsel
f nev
er a
ddre
sses
that
sou
ther
n en
d ex
cept
to
say
that
…w
hile
the
proj
ecti
s ex
pect
ed to
co
mpl
y w
ith th
e m
ost r
estri
cted
nig
httim
e so
und
leve
l lim
it of
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er z
onin
g co
de,
whi
ch is
not
spe
cifie
d he
re, a
t the
nor
th a
nd e
ast
prop
erty
line
s, th
e w
est l
ine
and
the
sout
hern
lin
e ab
uttin
g ot
her i
ndus
trial
zon
ed, a
ndw
e ar
eno
t ind
ustri
al z
ones
, are
exp
ecte
d to
be
nonc
ompl
iant
…Th
ey'v
e re
ques
ted
an
adju
stm
ent t
o th
e zo
ning
law
to a
llow
for t
hat
high
er le
vel o
f noi
se w
hich
I re
ally
thin
k is
un
acce
ptab
le. I
f you
're g
oing
to h
ave
a ru
le
abou
t a n
oise
leve
l and
it's
a n
ight
time
nois
e le
vel,
in p
artic
ular
, it s
houl
d be
adh
ered
to --
Tow
ns s
houl
d m
ake
them
stic
k to
that
.
If th
at m
eans
the
cons
truct
ion
proj
ect t
akes
a
little
bit
long
er, t
hat's
--pe
ople
sho
uldn
't be
…ke
pt a
wak
e at
nig
ht b
ecau
se th
ey're
bui
ldin
g a
plan
t.
T2-4
CVE
has
inco
rpor
ated
sig
nific
ant m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s to
re
duce
nois
e (a
s de
taile
d in
Sec
tion
6.4.
3.3.
2 of
the
DEI
S),
incl
udin
g ob
tain
ing
an o
ptio
n to
pur
chas
e ad
ditio
nal p
rope
rty
to th
e so
uth
to in
crea
se th
e bu
ffer f
rom
oth
er la
nd u
ses.
Not
e th
at th
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel h
as
effe
ctiv
ely
mov
ed th
e so
uthe
rn p
rope
rty li
ne o
f the
site
ap
prox
imat
ely
2,00
0 fe
et, e
nsur
ing
that
the
Proj
ect w
ill be
in
com
plia
nce
with
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er d
aytim
e an
d ni
ghtti
me
nois
e st
anda
rds
at th
e no
rth, e
ast,
and
sout
h pr
oper
ty li
nes,
in
clud
ing
the
prop
erty
of t
he c
omm
ente
r.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
0
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Cat
e W
ilson
, W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
t
We
are
in a
pla
ce h
ere
in th
is li
ttle
valle
y w
here
fo
r m
any,
man
y ye
ars,
we'
ve e
njoy
ed w
hat
I ca
n on
ly
call
a pr
istin
e en
viro
nmen
t. It'
s co
mpl
etel
y an
d to
tally
out
side
the
norm
al le
vel
of p
lace
s w
here
mos
t pe
ople
live
. W
e ha
ve a
be
tter
envi
ronm
ent
than
wha
t is
sta
ndar
d. S
o no
w
we
have
a
proj
ect
that
pr
opos
es
to
incr
ease
th
e no
ise…
to
a le
vel
that
's
with
in
acce
ptab
le r
ealm
s, b
ut a
ccep
tabl
e co
mpa
red
to s
omeb
ody
else
's.
T2-6
CVE
is a
ddre
ssin
gth
e co
ncer
n to
mai
ntai
n qu
iet i
n na
tura
l ar
eas
thro
ugh
nois
e m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s in
the
Proj
ect
desi
gn, a
nd C
VEha
s ac
quire
d th
e rig
ht to
pur
chas
e a
sign
ifica
ntly
larg
er p
arce
l tha
n is
nec
essa
ry fo
r the
Pro
ject
in
orde
r to
prov
ide
an a
dequ
ate
buffe
r for
suc
h po
tent
ial
impa
cts.
At t
he e
dge
of th
e C
VE P
rope
rty in
all
dire
ctio
ns,
incl
udin
g th
e re
side
ntia
l pro
perti
es to
the
sout
h, th
e Pr
ojec
t w
illco
mpl
y w
ith b
oth
stat
e st
anda
rds
and
loca
l req
uire
men
ts.
It is
onl
y al
ong
the
narro
w s
trip
of M
etro
-Nor
th p
rope
rty th
at
trave
rses
thro
ugh
the
site
that
the
Proj
ect w
ould
exc
eed
the
loca
l sta
ndar
d.
The
cons
truct
ion
of th
e Pr
ojec
t will
have
a ra
nge
of d
iffer
ent
soun
ds o
ver t
he th
ree
year
con
stru
ctio
n pe
riod.
In
addi
tion
to c
onsi
sten
cyw
ith th
e st
ate
polic
yan
d co
mpl
ianc
e w
ith
tow
n st
anda
rds,
CVE
has
iden
tifie
d th
e pr
oces
s th
roug
h w
hich
it w
illad
dres
s po
tent
ialn
oise
com
plai
nts
to d
eter
min
e th
eir r
ootc
ause
as
desc
ribed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
4of
the
FEIS
.C
ristin
aBl
eakl
ey,
Dov
er
Res
iden
t
I'm c
once
rned
abo
ut t
he t
raffi
c no
ise
that
will
be
impo
sed
onth
e su
rrou
ndin
g ro
ads.
As
you
know
, mos
t of t
he tr
affic
com
ing
from
22
Nor
th
and
goin
g to
com
mut
ing,
the
y m
ight
not
wai
t fo
r the
sid
e ro
ad o
r the
sid
e pa
ssag
e th
at y
ou'll
be p
rovi
ding
as
a sh
ould
er to
pas
s. S
o so
me
of
thos
e ca
rs m
ight
dire
ct in
to t
he p
rivat
e ro
ads,
su
ch a
s Sh
erm
an H
ill.
How
is
that
goi
ng t
o af
fect
?
T2-9
With
the
addi
tion
of th
e fo
rmer
Ras
co p
arce
land
its
abilit
y to
pr
ovid
e on
-site
par
king
the
cons
truct
ion
crew
dur
ing
mos
t of
the
cons
truct
ion
perio
d, u
se o
f the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
for
park
ing
is a
ntic
ipat
ed to
be
muc
h le
ss e
xten
sive
. Si
nce
few
er c
ars
will
be a
cces
sing
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
dur
ing
a m
uch
mor
e lim
ited
perio
d of
tim
e (i.
e., d
urin
g pe
ak
cons
truct
ion
only
), us
e of
loca
l sid
e ro
ads
as d
etou
rs (a
nd
any
asso
ciat
ed n
oise
impa
ct) i
s no
t ant
icip
ated
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
1
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
The
leve
l of
no
ise,
as
th
e re
side
nt
was
m
entio
ning
, if
the
leve
l is
so
hi
gh
in
the
dayt
ime,
the
kid
s ar
e su
ppos
ed t
o be
out
side
pl
ayin
g, s
o if
they
're d
ealin
g w
ith th
e no
ise
that
m
ight
be
exce
edin
g th
e le
vel…
for
them
to
be
outs
ide.
T2-1
3C
VE h
as c
aref
ully
con
side
red
nois
e im
pact
s to
the
surro
undi
ng c
omm
unity
in d
evel
opin
g th
e Pr
ojec
t lay
out a
nd
in th
e se
lect
ion
of fa
cilit
y co
mpo
nent
s an
d or
ient
atio
n. A
s su
ch, t
he P
roje
ct is
not
exp
ecte
d to
pro
duce
asi
gnifi
cant
no
ise
impa
ct a
nd w
ill be
con
sist
ent w
ith th
e le
vels
es
tabl
ishe
d in
NYS
DEC
guid
elin
esan
d lo
cal n
oise
re
quire
men
ts.O
utdo
or s
ound
from
the
faci
lity
will
not b
e in
trusi
ve.
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
I kno
w b
ecau
se --
for i
nsta
nce,
on
my
road
…w
e ha
ve a
faci
lity
that
sto
res
bank
reco
rds,
and
it se
emed
like
it w
as g
onna
be
quie
t, bu
tall
of a
su
dden
wha
t hap
pene
d is
that
…w
hene
ver t
here
w
as a
ny k
ind
of…
elec
trica
l out
age,
they
ran
gene
rato
rs, a
ndfo
r peo
ple…
by th
e N
atur
e R
eser
ve…
who
enj
oy li
sten
ing
to b
irds
and
anim
als,
and
you
hear
this
con
stan
t hum
for
days
som
etim
es,…
it re
ally
doe
s ge
t in
the
way
of
enj
oyin
g lif
e, I
thin
k.
T3-9
All s
igni
fican
t equ
ipm
ent r
equi
red
for t
he o
pera
tion
of th
e Pr
ojec
twas
con
side
red
in th
e an
alys
is o
f sou
nd le
vels
.G
ener
ator
s w
ill be
equ
ippe
d w
ith n
oise
miti
gatio
n to
ens
ure
the
Proj
ect d
oes
not e
xcee
d es
tabl
ishe
d no
ise
limits
(as
desc
ribed
in S
ectio
n 6.
4.4.
4)Fu
rther
dis
cuss
ion
on p
oten
tial
impa
cts
to s
peci
es d
ue to
Pro
ject
sou
nd le
vels
is p
rovi
ded
in
Sect
ion
6.4.
3.6.
Chr
is W
ood,
Pa
wlin
g R
esid
ent,
Obl
ong
Land
C
onse
rvan
cy
…Th
e pr
ojec
texp
ects
you
to c
ompl
y w
ith th
e m
ostr
estri
ctiv
e ni
ghtti
me
soun
d-le
vel l
imit
inth
e To
wn
of D
over
Zon
ing
Cod
e at
the
north
and
east
pro
perty
line
s. H
owev
er, t
he w
estp
rope
rty
line
abut
ting
the
Met
ro-N
orth
rail
line
and
the
sout
hern
-pre
pare
d pr
oper
ty li
neap
prox
imat
ely
how
will
it ad
just
to o
urre
serv
e pr
oper
ty, e
xpec
t it
to b
eno
ncom
plia
nt. T
his
is n
ot a
ntic
ipat
ed to
be
prob
lem
atic
sin
ce th
ese
prop
ertie
s ar
e no
t lik
ely
to b
e oc
cupi
ed b
y no
ise-
sens
itive
user
s.
We
cann
ot s
uppo
rt th
e vi
ew th
atex
ceed
ing
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er's
noi
se li
mits
are
acce
ptab
le
unde
r any
con
ditio
nsirr
espe
ctiv
e of
whe
ther
ad
jace
nt la
ndow
ners
are
nois
e-se
nsiti
ve o
r not
.
T3-2
5C
VE h
as a
ddre
ssed
the
conc
ern
to m
aint
ain
quie
t in
natu
ral
area
sby
inco
rpor
atin
g no
ise
miti
gatio
n m
easu
res
into
the
Proj
ect d
esig
n, a
nd h
as a
cqui
red
the
right
to p
urch
ase
asi
gnifi
cant
ly la
rger
par
cel t
han
is n
eces
sary
for t
he P
roje
ct in
or
der t
o pr
ovid
e an
ade
quat
e bu
ffer f
or s
uch
pote
ntia
l im
pact
s. A
t the
edg
e of
the
CVE
Pro
perty
in a
ll di
rect
ions
,in
clud
ing
the
Obl
ong
Land
Con
serv
ancy
’s C
arru
th P
rese
rve,
the
Proj
ect w
illco
mpl
y w
ith b
oth
stat
e st
anda
rds
and
loca
l re
quire
men
ts.
It is
onl
y al
ong
the
narro
w s
trip
of M
etro
-Nor
th
prop
erty
that
trav
erse
s th
roug
h th
e si
te th
at th
e Pr
ojec
t w
ould
exc
eed
the
loca
l sta
ndar
d. M
etro
-Nor
th’s
use
of t
hat
prop
erty
resu
lts in
sig
nific
ant s
ound
leve
ls a
long
the
railr
oad
road
and
to s
urro
undi
ng p
rope
rties
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
2
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Chr
is W
ood,
Pa
wlin
g R
esid
ent,
Obl
ong
Land
C
onse
rvan
cy
Soun
d tra
vels
and
ther
e is
no
way
tote
ll in
ad
vanc
e w
hat,
if an
y, e
ffect
, the
impa
cts
of th
is
new
sou
rce
of s
ound
will
be.
Not
with
stan
ding
th
e m
odel
ing
that
has
bee
nun
derta
ken,
we
reta
in c
onsi
dera
ble
rese
rvat
ions
abo
ut th
e in
trodu
ctio
ns o
f the
new
and
con
tinuo
us s
ourc
e of
sou
nd in
asu
bsta
ntia
lly ru
ral a
rea,
and
in
thes
eci
rcum
stan
ces
the
proj
ect s
houl
d be
re
quire
dto
com
ply
with
all
exis
ting
soun
dre
gula
tions
.
T3-2
6In
det
erm
inin
g so
und
leve
l com
plia
nce,
the
spec
ifics
of t
he
site
’s to
pogr
aphy
and
gro
und
cove
r wer
e in
corp
orat
ed in
to
mod
elin
g. E
stim
ates
of o
pera
tiona
l sou
nd le
vels
pro
duce
d by
th
e Pr
ojec
t wer
e ca
lcul
ated
usi
ng C
adna
A en
viro
nmen
tal
soun
d m
odel
ing
softw
are
(Ver
sion
3.7
.123
Dat
aKus
tic
Gm
bH).
The
Cad
naA
soun
d m
odel
ing
softw
are
uses
al
gorit
hms
and
proc
edur
es d
escr
ibed
in IS
O 9
613-
2, w
hich
pr
ovid
es e
stim
ates
of s
ound
leve
ls fo
r met
eoro
logi
cal
cond
ition
s th
at a
re fa
vora
ble
for t
he p
ropa
gatio
n of
sou
nd
(dow
nwin
d w
ith a
win
d sp
eed
of 1
-5 m
eter
s/se
cond
).Al
thou
gh th
e Pr
ojec
t will
still
requ
est a
zon
ing
amen
dmen
t fo
r sou
nd le
vels
to th
e w
est,
as d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
2,
this
is o
nly
due
to M
etro
-Nor
th’s
nar
row
par
cel t
hat t
rave
rses
th
e si
te.
Com
plia
nce
is a
chie
ved
in a
ll ot
her c
ompa
ss
dire
ctio
ns.
Chr
is W
ood,
Pa
wlin
g R
esid
ent,
Obl
ong
Land
C
onse
rvan
cy
Addi
tiona
lly, a
per
man
ent s
iting
regi
me
alon
g th
e lin
es o
f tha
t pro
pose
d fo
rthe
wat
er
reso
urce
s an
d ac
com
pani
ed b
y th
ere
quire
men
t fo
r rem
edia
tion
in th
e ev
ent o
fsig
nific
ant n
oise
im
pact
s sh
ould
be
are
quire
men
t.
T3-2
7Th
e Pr
ojec
t has
bee
n de
sign
ed w
ith th
e m
easu
res
that
will
achi
eve
the
soun
d le
vels
repr
esen
ted.
Addi
tiona
l mon
itorin
g an
d co
mpl
ianc
e is
det
aile
d in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4
of th
e FE
IS.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Tyle
r Dav
is,
Dov
er P
lain
s R
esid
ent
…It
seem
s lik
e no
mat
terw
hat h
appe
ns, e
ven
with
the
best
tech
nolo
gyav
aila
ble,
the
tow
n of
D
over
will
take
a h
itw
hen
it co
mes
to…
nois
e,
and
to m
e, th
at's
a p
robl
em, b
ecau
se it
see
ms
like
we'
re n
ot g
onna
ben
efit
dire
ctly
by
anyt
hing
, th
at th
ere
is s
ome
type
of g
rid o
n a
regi
onal
le
vel,
on a
nat
iona
llev
el. W
hata
bout
us?
If
we'
re g
onna
hav
eth
is h
uge
thin
g in
our
tow
n, I
wan
t som
ethi
ngba
ck.
T3-2
9Th
e Pr
ojec
t has
bee
n ca
refu
lly d
esig
ned
to in
tegr
ate
nois
e re
duct
ion
mea
sure
s an
d co
mpl
y w
ith s
tate
gui
delin
es a
nd
loca
l noi
se s
tand
ards
, exc
ept a
long
one
nar
row
stre
tch
of
prop
erty
trav
ersi
ng th
e si
te w
hich
is u
sed
for a
ctiv
e ra
il tra
vel.
Sou
nd le
vel i
mpa
cts,
ther
efor
e, fr
om th
e Pr
ojec
t will
be a
ppro
pria
tely
man
aged
to b
e co
nsis
tent
with
app
licab
le
stan
dard
s. T
he P
roje
ct w
ill pr
ovid
e lo
cal a
nd re
gion
al
econ
omic
and
env
ironm
enta
l ben
efits
by
addi
ng te
mpo
rary
an
d pe
rman
ent j
obs
and
by re
usin
g a
dila
pida
ted
indu
stria
l si
te in
a p
rodu
ctiv
e an
d en
viro
nmen
tally
sen
sitiv
e m
anne
r. Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
also
pro
vide
a lo
ng-te
rm re
venu
e so
urce
for
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
, the
Tow
n of
Dov
eran
d D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
thro
ugh
cont
ribut
ions
to th
e ta
x ba
se.
The
loca
l com
mun
ity w
ill al
so h
ave
the
bene
fit o
f fun
ds fr
om th
e Pr
ojec
t’s ta
x ag
reem
ent.
Mr.
Gal
ayda
,To
wn
Boar
d…
asfa
r as
the
nois
e co
ncer
n al
so g
oes,
I'm
not
goin
g to
bud
ge o
n th
e no
ise
conc
ern.
I th
ink
that
if
you'
re in
vest
ing
a bi
llion,
inve
st a
little
mor
e an
d m
ake
it ad
here
to o
ur N
oise
Cod
e, b
ecau
se
I com
plet
ely
agre
e w
ith th
ere
mar
ks th
at n
oise
or
dina
nces
wer
e se
t for
are
ason
, and
I th
ink
that
50
deci
bels
, if i
t'slik
e th
is (i
ndic
atin
g), i
s on
e th
ing,
but
ifit's
this
con
stan
t thi
ng
(indi
catin
g), i
tbec
omes
a d
rone
and
peo
ple
have
to li
sten
.Yo
u kn
ow, a
nd if
they
're li
sten
ing
to it
24
hour
s a
day,
sev
en d
ays
a w
eek,
that
's
very
diffi
cult.
So,
som
ethi
ng th
at I
wou
ld li
keto
se
e is
exa
ctly
wha
t 50
deci
bels
sou
nds
like
on
the
site
. So,
I w
ould
like
ade
term
inat
ion
done
on
the
site
as
to w
here
the
mos
t noi
se is
goi
ng
to c
ome
from
and
then
I wou
ld li
ke a
n in
depe
nden
t com
pany
to c
ome
in a
nd c
rank
up
T3-8
2Th
e ad
ditio
n of
the
form
er R
asco
par
cel a
llow
s th
e Pr
ojec
t to
com
ply
with
the
loca
l noi
se c
ode
at th
e fu
rthes
t ext
ent o
f the
pr
ojec
t site
in a
ll co
mpa
ss d
irect
ions
. Th
e on
e lo
catio
n w
here
com
plia
nce
is n
ot p
redi
cted
to b
e m
et,a
nd fo
r whi
ch a
code
am
endm
enth
as b
een
requ
este
d,is
alo
ng th
e na
rrow
M
etro
-Nor
th p
rope
rty th
at tr
aver
ses
thro
ugh
the
site
. Th
e ra
ilroa
d tra
ck o
n th
is n
arro
w p
rope
rty is
itse
lf a
sour
ce o
f in
term
itten
t, bu
t sig
nific
ant n
oise
.
As d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.4.
4, s
ound
impa
cts
prod
uced
by
the
prop
osed
Pro
ject
will
be th
e cu
mul
ativ
e re
sult
of a
wid
e ra
nge
of s
ourc
es th
at a
re d
istri
bute
d ov
er th
e en
tire
Proj
ect
Dev
elop
men
t Are
a. S
ome
of th
ese
sour
ces
will
be re
lativ
ely
smal
l poi
nt s
ourc
es(e
.g.,
the
disc
harg
e of
the
exha
ust
stac
ks, a
nd tr
ansf
orm
ers)
, and
som
e of
thes
e so
urce
s w
ill be
la
rge
area
sou
rces
(e.g
.,th
e ar
ray
of a
ir co
oled
con
dens
ers
alon
g th
e ra
ilroa
d Pr
oper
ty li
ne).
The
re is
no
prac
tical
m
eans
to e
ffect
ivel
y si
mul
ate
this
div
erse
rang
e of
sou
nd
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
4. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–N
oise
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
50 d
ecib
els
and
leav
e it
runn
ing
for a
wee
k an
d le
t the
resi
dent
s --
let t
he re
side
nts
know
. Be
caus
e w
e ca
n al
ltal
k ab
out l
ight
rain
, we
coul
d al
l tal
kab
out -
-you
kno
w --
you
know
, and
ou
tsid
e of
the
fact
that
it m
ight
rain
for t
wo
or
thre
eda
ys, y
ou s
tart
to lo
se y
our m
ind
if yo
u're
liste
ning
to th
e dr
one
of e
ven
som
ethi
ng li
keth
at. S
o, y
ou k
now
, I th
ink
that
we
can
allt
alk
abou
t --t
here
's w
ays
that
we
can
easi
ly p
rovi
de
notic
e to
the
Tow
n an
d to
resi
dent
sas
to w
hat i
t re
ally
is, p
ut u
p a
big
sign
tellin
g th
em th
at th
is is
go
ing
on, s
top
your
car a
nd li
sten
.
sour
ces
such
that
an
obse
rver
wou
ld b
e ab
le to
exp
erie
nce
a re
alis
tic re
plic
atio
n of
sou
nd im
pact
s th
at w
ill oc
cur w
hen
the
Proj
ect i
s ac
tual
ly o
pera
ting.
An e
xper
ienc
e of
pot
entia
l Pro
ject
sou
nd w
ould
be
bette
r fo
und
at a
n ex
istin
g pl
ant o
f sim
ilar s
ize
and
tech
nolo
gy.
CVE
repr
esen
tativ
es h
ave
offe
red
to fa
cilit
ate
a si
te v
isit
for
Tow
n of
Dov
er o
ffici
als
and
inte
rest
ed p
artie
s.
Ms.
DuH
amel
…w
e co
uld
ask
them
tosi
ze th
e pr
ojec
t so
that
th
ey're
not
goi
ngov
er n
oise
thre
shol
ds…
...Th
at's
wha
tan
expe
rt w
ould
be
able
to te
ll yo
u, a
t wha
tpoi
nt d
oes
the
size
brin
g…no
ise
dow
n to
our
acc
epta
ble
leve
ls. I
don
't w
antt
o re
ly o
n A
KRF
for t
hat…
T3-8
6C
VE h
as in
corp
orat
ed n
umer
ous
nois
e m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s to
resu
lt in
a fa
cilit
y th
at c
ompl
ies
with
sta
te a
nd lo
cal n
oise
re
quire
men
ts a
long
its
oute
r pro
perty
bou
ndar
y. A
zon
ing
code
am
endm
ent i
s no
w o
nly
requ
este
d as
it p
erta
ins
to th
e st
rip o
f Met
ro-N
orth
land
that
trav
erse
s th
roug
h th
e Pr
oper
ty.
In a
dditi
on to
the
expe
rt en
gine
ers
and
acou
stic
al
cons
ulta
nts
whi
ch C
VE h
as u
tiliz
ed in
the
Proj
ect’s
des
ign
and
anal
ysis
, ind
epen
dent
revi
ew h
as o
ccur
red
at th
e st
ate
leve
l by
NYS
DEC
and
at th
e lo
cal l
evel
by
AKR
F.
Ms.
DuH
amel
…m
itiga
tion
is c
heap
er a
nd m
ore
effe
ctiv
eth
an
rem
edia
tion.
And
who
's g
onna
enf
orce
it? T
he
DEC
, the
DEC
that
allo
wed
Ras
co's
pred
eces
sor t
o le
ave
junk
all
over
that
prop
erty
an
d th
en b
ring
in a
noth
erco
ntam
inat
ed s
oil
proj
ect o
ver o
ur a
quife
r.W
e do
n't w
ant t
o re
ly
on D
EC to
be
enfo
rcin
gex
cess
em
issi
ons
or
exce
ss n
oise
or a
nyth
ing
like
that
. I w
ant u
s to
m
eet o
ur s
tand
ards
befo
re th
at p
oint
goe
s up
.
T3-8
7As
des
crib
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
4.4,
mon
itorin
g an
d co
mpl
ianc
e w
ill be
ach
ieve
d pr
ior t
o pl
ant o
pera
tions
by
a th
ird p
arty
lic
ense
d ac
oust
ical
eng
inee
r in
acco
rdan
ce w
ith in
dust
ry
prac
tices
and
any
app
licab
le s
tate
and
loca
l reg
ulat
ory
requ
irem
ents
.
Community Resources Page 6-65
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.3.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields
No comments were received regarding the potential change to electric and magnetic fields associated with the Project. The Project benefits from the proximity of existing transmission infrastructure to the north of the Project Development Area.
6.3.6 Cultural Resources
CVE undertook an investigation and review for potential archaeological and cultural resources at the Property in the summer 2009. A review of the OPRHP website found no historic resources identified in the vicinity of the Project Development Area and, after consultation, OPRHP determined that there will be “No Effect” to cultural resources at the Project Development Area.
CVE also requested a review of potential archaeological or cultural resources from OPRHP with regard to the remote Laydown Site, located 2.5 miles north of the Project Development Area. OPRHP requested Phase 1A and Phase 1B surveys at the remote Laydown Site, due to a moderate to high potential for the presence of prehistoric cultural resources. After extensive field work, survey crews did not find evidence of either a prehistoric or historic site within the remote Laydown Site and submitted its findings to OPRHP. In a letter dated July 6, 2011, based upon the results of the Phase 1B survey, OPHRP indicated that use of the remote Laydown Site will have “No Effect” upon cultural resources (see Appendix 6-E of the FEIS).
With the addition of the former Rasco parcel to the Property, CVE requested a similar review of potential archaeological or cultural resources from OPRHP in February 2012. In a letter dated February 29, 2012, OPRHP concurred with its findings for the Project Development Area, indicating that the expanded use of the Property will continue to have “No Effect” on cultural resources (see Appendix 6-E of the FEIS).
Table 6-5 outlines comments and responses associated with cultural resources.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
5. R
espo
nses
to C
omm
ents
–C
ultu
ral R
esou
rces
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad,
AKR
F
As
part
of it
s re
view
of t
he
prop
osed
pro
ject
, did
the
NY
S
OP
RH
P c
ondu
ct a
ny o
n-si
te
revi
ews
of th
e pr
ojec
t? W
hile
the
proj
ect s
ite b
uild
ings
are
in
subs
tant
ial d
eclin
e, th
ey d
o re
pres
ent a
per
iod
ofD
over
's
indu
stria
l his
tory
and
hav
e co
nnec
tions
to a
sig
nific
ant
war
time
effo
rt. C
erta
in b
uild
ing
elem
ents
may
war
rant
furth
er s
tudy
an
d do
cum
enta
tion
prio
r to
dem
oliti
on.
32-5
5To
CVE
’s k
now
ledg
e, O
PRH
P ha
s no
t con
duct
ed o
n-si
te re
view
s fo
r th
e Pr
ojec
t.H
owev
er, p
hoto
grap
hs a
nd d
escr
iptio
ns o
f the
exi
stin
g si
te
build
ings
wer
e pr
ovid
ed (a
s illu
stra
ted
in th
e co
rresp
onde
nce
date
d Au
gust
13,
200
9 pr
ovid
ed in
App
endi
x 6-
G o
f the
DEI
S).
The
form
er
indu
stria
l use
ssi
nce
1942
and
oth
er c
hara
cter
istic
s w
ere
know
n as
a
cont
ext f
or O
PRH
P’s
corre
spon
denc
e.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
ES-1
7: I
n th
e U
nant
icip
ated
D
isco
verie
s Pl
an, w
ho w
ould
be
notif
ied
in c
ase
of a
n ev
ent?
37-1
6As
dis
cuss
ed in
Sec
tion
6.6.
4 of
the
DEI
S an
d in
the
Una
ntic
ipat
ed
Dis
cove
ries
Plan
pro
vide
d in
App
endi
x 6-
G o
f the
DEI
S, O
PRH
P w
ould
be
not
ified
, and
the
New
Yor
k St
ate
Polic
e w
ould
be
notif
ied,
if
appr
opria
te.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
ES-1
7: C
VE re
ques
ted
a si
mila
r re
view
from
OPR
HP
or w
as th
e re
ques
t mad
e in
the
oppo
site
di
rect
ion?
37-1
7C
VE a
ctiv
ely
requ
este
d re
view
from
OPR
HP
for t
he P
roje
ctD
evel
opm
ent A
rea,
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
and
the
form
er R
asco
pa
rcel
in th
e fo
rm o
f cor
resp
onde
nce
prov
ided
in A
ppen
dix
6-G
of t
he
DEI
San
d Ap
pend
ix 6
-E o
f the
FEI
S).
Cris
tina
Blea
kley
, D
over
R
esid
ent
And
the
last
par
t I re
ad, t
hey
had
arch
eolo
gica
l mat
eria
ls th
at th
ey w
ere
doin
g th
e st
udy
on th
is p
arki
ng a
rea.
I co
uldn
't fin
d an
ywhe
re w
hat w
as th
e re
sult
of th
e se
cond
pha
se.
Wer
e th
ey a
ble
to fi
nd a
nyth
ing
ther
e th
at
was
ther
e be
fore
?
T2-1
5As
des
crib
ed in
Sec
tion
6.2.
6, a
rcha
eolo
gica
l sur
vey
crew
s di
d no
t fin
d ev
iden
ce o
f eith
er a
pre
hist
oric
or h
isto
ric s
ite w
ithin
the
rem
ote
Layd
own
Site
and
sub
mitt
ed it
s fin
ding
s to
OPR
HP.
In
a le
tter d
ated
Ju
ly 6
, 201
1 (6
-D),
base
d up
on th
e re
sults
of a
Pha
se 1
B su
rvey
, O
PHR
P in
dica
ted
that
use
of t
he re
mot
e La
ydow
n Si
te w
ill ha
ve “N
o Ef
fect
” upo
n cu
ltura
l res
ourc
es.
Community Resources Page 6-67
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.3.7 Socioeconomics
6.3.7.1 Job Creation
Project development and construction will require an estimated investment of approximately $955 million, which will provide a significant benefit to the local, regional, and state economies. It is expected that an annual average of 300 construction jobs will be created during the three-year construction of the Project, with up to 750 jobs during the five-month peak construction period. The DEIS, in Section 6.7.3.1.3, outlined the workforce availability in the general area, concluding that approximately 90 percent of the required construction labor force could be filled by the local labor market.
Once completed, operation of the facility will directly support approximately 28 well-paying permanent jobs in Dover. The investment in the plant, during both construction and operation, will also result in significant secondary economic benefits to the local, regional and state economy. Project construction is estimated to generate and induce creation of 2,202 FTE jobs, including 751 secondary jobs in Dutchess County, in a wide variety of industries such as facility maintenance, security, food service, mining (sand and gravel), and construction supplies. Upon completion, the Project is projected to create 54 FTE jobs, including 26 secondary jobs.
6.3.7.2 Property Values
According to a study conducted by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, “actual property value is comprised of an often complex set of desirable and undesirable factors, including proximity and quality of schools, the attractiveness of the house and yard, and access to work and to local amenities. The research has not been conclusive because of the difficulty researchers have of accounting for all of the variables. The few studies done to date have not shown a clear, consistent correlation between power plant location and reduced property values.”6
6 See: Environmental Impacts of Power Plants, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, at pg. 12 –available at: http://psc.wi.gov/thelibrary/publications/electric/electric15.pdf
Community Resources Page 6-68
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
In this situation there are no residences directly adjacent to the Project Development Area. It is also important to note that property values are driven by a myriad of factors which include externalities such as the quality of school systems, property taxes, and community services. CVE’s PILOT agreement will provide substantial revenues to the Town of Dover and the Dover Union Free School District which can be used for improved Town/School facilities, expanded community services, and/or lower taxes, all of which may positively affect property values in the vicinity of the CVE Project.
6.3.7.3 Local Agreement and Benefits
The Project will provide a long-term revenue source for the Dover schools, the Town of Dover and Dutchess County through a PILOT agreement and Community Benefits Package. The proposed PILOT agreement will be coordinated through the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). However, while the agreement will be coordinated with the IDA, the Town of Dover and Dover Union Free School District are working together to negotiate the final payment and structure on behalf of the residents of Dover. These parties have hired a third-party independent consultant, paid for by CVE, to guide the Town through the process. All parties, including CVE, will work to ensure any negotiated tax agreement or Community Benefits Package does not impact state or federal funding to the school district.
Table 6-6 outlines comments and responses associated with socioeconomic issues.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-6
9
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Tara
Sho
urec
k,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
At b
est,
thes
e [jo
bs] a
re g
oing
to b
e w
hat
I vie
w a
s ‘lo
ng te
rm te
mp
jobs
’. W
hy?
Be
caus
e th
e pl
ant w
ill ha
ve a
n ex
pira
tion
date
whe
n it
no lo
nger
will
be o
nlin
e, a
nd
the
few
tech
nica
l job
s it
will
crea
te w
ill di
sapp
ear a
s w
ell.
10-9
The
Proj
ect h
as a
pro
ject
ed “l
ifesp
an” o
f at l
east
30
year
s, a
lthou
gh
it is
com
mon
for s
uch
pow
er p
lant
s to
rece
ive
impr
ovem
ents
and
ap
prov
als
that
ext
end
thei
r life
stil
l fur
ther
.Em
ploy
men
tpro
vide
d by
a fa
cilit
y th
at p
lans
to o
pera
te fo
r 30+
yea
rs is
not
con
side
red
tem
pora
ry.
Tara
Sho
urec
k,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
As fa
r as
cons
truct
ion
jobs
go,
I am
no
expe
rt, b
ut b
ig jo
bs o
f thi
s na
ture
tend
to
go to
the
unio
ns.
So, i
f you
are
a
mem
ber o
f a p
artic
ular
uni
on th
at g
ets
this
con
tract
, you
will
have
em
ploy
men
t fo
r a fe
w y
ears
. Ag
ain,
a te
mp
job
to a
pa
rticu
lar u
nion
, as
all t
hese
jobs
are
.
10-1
0Al
l con
stru
ctio
n-re
late
d jo
bs a
re te
mpo
rary
by
natu
re, w
ith w
orke
rs
(uni
on o
r not
) com
plet
ing
one
assi
gnm
ent t
hen
mov
ing
on to
the
next
. Th
is P
roje
ct p
rovi
des
a th
ree-
year
con
stru
ctio
n cy
cle
as a
pl
atfo
rm fo
r loc
al e
mpl
oym
ent,
som
e of
whi
ch w
ill re
quire
ski
lled
trade
wor
kers
. Th
roug
hout
the
cons
truct
ion
perio
d, a
sig
nific
ant
seco
ndar
y jo
b ef
fect
(for e
xam
ple,
sec
urity
, foo
d se
rvic
e, m
inin
g,
cons
truct
ion
supp
lies)
occu
rs th
at w
ould
be
unre
late
d to
whe
ther
un
ion
labo
r is
empl
oyed
.Ev
elyn
Chi
arito
an
d Jo
seph
C
hiar
ito, D
over
Pl
ains
R
esid
ents
We
need
to b
e su
re th
at o
ur s
mal
l rur
al
fire
com
pany
is e
quip
ped
to h
andl
e ac
cide
nts.
We
reca
ll th
e hu
ge e
xplo
sion
an
d tra
gedy
at t
he M
iddl
etow
n, C
t. ga
s fir
ed p
ower
pla
nt.
Safe
ty is
crit
ical
es
peci
ally
sin
ce th
e fa
cilit
y is
clo
se to
the
Dov
er H
igh
Scho
ol a
nd W
ingd
ale
Elem
enta
ry S
choo
l and
resi
dent
ial
com
mun
ities
, as
wel
l as
Con
Ed
trans
mis
sion
line
s an
d Iro
quoi
s ga
s tra
nsm
issi
on li
ne.
How
will
Cric
ket
Valle
y be
pre
pare
d to
han
dle
such
a
situ
atio
n?
23-1
1At
the
Mid
dlet
own,
Con
nect
icut
pro
ject
, nat
ural
gas
was
use
d to
pu
rge
pipe
s, c
ontri
butin
g to
the
expl
osio
n at
that
faci
lity.
In
resp
onse
to th
e M
iddl
etow
n, C
onne
ctic
ut a
ccid
ent,
the
NFP
A ha
s is
sued
its n
ew s
tand
ard
NFP
A 56
(PS)
“Sta
ndar
d fo
r Fire
and
Ex
plos
ion
Prev
entio
n D
urin
g C
lean
ing
and
Purg
ing
of F
lam
mab
le
Gas
Pip
elin
e Sy
stem
s.”
All c
lean
ing
of p
ipes
will
be p
erfo
rmed
w
ith in
ert g
ases
or c
ompr
esse
d ai
r, w
hich
is c
onsi
sten
t with
Adva
nced
Pow
er’s
pol
icy
and
the
new
NFP
A st
anda
rds.
The
pla
nt
at M
iddl
etow
n di
d no
t use
iner
t gas
es fo
r pur
ging
.
A de
taile
d Em
erge
ncy
Res
pons
e Pl
an(a
s di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
2.7
of th
e FE
IS)w
ill be
dev
elop
ed in
con
sulta
tion
with
ap
prop
riate
Tow
n of
ficia
ls, i
nclu
ding
the
Tow
n Bo
ard,
Dov
er U
nion
Fr
ee S
choo
l Dis
trict
, J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny, a
nd o
ther
em
erge
ncy
resp
onse
pro
vide
rs.
The
plan
t will
be e
quip
ped
with
on
-site
fire
pro
tect
ion
syst
ems
whi
ch w
ill be
fully
aut
omat
ed to
pr
ovid
e al
arm
, det
ectio
n, a
nd s
uppr
essi
onca
pabi
lity
for a
lloc
cupi
ed s
pace
s an
dha
zard
are
as, w
ith th
e as
sum
ptio
n th
at
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
0
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
faci
lity
pers
onne
l will
have
min
imum
invo
lvem
entf
or fi
re re
spon
se.
CVE
will
wor
k co
oper
ativ
ely
with
the
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny
in th
e pl
anni
ng fo
r and
resp
onse
to e
mer
genc
ysi
tuat
ions
, sho
uld
they
aris
e.C
VE re
pres
enta
tives
hav
eco
ordi
nate
d,an
d w
ill co
ntin
ue to
coo
rdin
ate,
with
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny o
ffici
als
to e
nsur
e ad
equa
te re
sour
ces
are
plac
e.
Mar
k C
hipk
in,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t
Jobs
in th
e co
mm
unity
in e
xcha
nge
for
pollu
ted
air f
or e
very
one
else
, is
not
acce
ptab
le.
25-1
1Th
e Pr
ojec
t has
bee
n ca
refu
lly d
esig
ned
with
ext
ensi
ve p
ollu
tion
cont
rol t
echn
olog
y an
d lo
w e
mis
sion
s, d
emon
stra
ting
com
plia
nce
with
Nat
iona
l Am
bien
t Air
Qua
lity
Stan
dard
s. A
s di
scus
sed
in
Sect
ion
4 of
the
DEI
S an
d FE
IS, t
he P
roje
ct is
pre
dict
ed to
cre
ate
a ne
t air
qual
ity b
enef
it in
the
New
Yor
k re
gion
.As
a re
sult,
the
Proj
ectr
epre
sent
s a
low
impa
ct p
roje
ct th
at a
lso
brin
gs th
e be
nefit
of
jobs
into
the
loca
l com
mun
ity.
Tam
ara
Wad
e,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
A to
tal o
f 30
perm
anen
t hig
hly
skille
d jo
bs w
ith a
goa
l of t
akin
g co
al b
urni
ng p
ower
pla
nts
offl
ine,
an
d th
e em
ploy
ees
alon
g w
ith it
. JO
B C
RE
ATI
ON
? R
eally
?
Up
to 7
80 te
mpo
rary
jobs
ove
r the
cou
rse
of th
ree
year
s (m
any
of w
hich
will
com
e fro
m D
utch
ess
coun
ty) w
ith D
over
be
arin
g th
e br
unt(
man
y of
whi
ch)
spea
ks a
bout
Cou
nty
not D
over
. Whe
re
will
the
othe
r per
cent
age
com
e fro
m?
And
how
fortu
nate
that
they
will
not
have
to li
ve h
ere
whe
n th
e pr
oduc
t of
thei
r em
ploy
men
t is
com
plet
e. W
hat
abou
t tho
se w
ho d
o no
t sta
nd to
pro
fit
by m
eans
of e
mpl
oym
ent o
r bid
w
inni
ng?
Aga
in d
oes
AN
Y fi
nanc
ial
gain
mak
e je
opar
dizi
ng h
ealth
ac
cept
able
?
31-1
4Th
e Pr
ojec
t ful
fills
a n
eed
for a
dditi
onal
ele
ctric
gen
erat
ion
and
will
crea
teov
er 1
,000
wor
ker-y
ears
of c
onst
ruct
ion
empl
oym
ent,
25 to
30 p
erm
anen
t hig
h-pa
ying
pro
fess
iona
l job
s an
dw
illge
nera
tem
illion
s of
dol
lars
in ta
xes
to b
enef
it th
e to
wn,
cou
nty,
sch
ool
dist
rict a
nd s
tate
alo
ng w
ith m
illion
s of
dol
lars
in s
econ
dary
em
ploy
men
t and
oth
er e
cono
mic
ben
efits
.C
VE w
ill co
ntin
ue to
co
ordi
nate
with
loca
l em
erge
ncy
serv
ice
prov
ider
s to
ver
ify th
at
adeq
uate
reso
urce
s ar
e in
pla
ce.
It is
not
ant
icip
ated
that
any
m
ajor
add
ition
al re
sour
ces
will
be re
quire
d.
The
spec
ific
loca
tion
from
whi
ch c
onst
ruct
ion
wor
kers
will
com
e ca
nnot
be
know
n at
this
tim
e. H
owev
er, t
he D
EIS,
in S
ectio
n6.
7.3.
1.3,
out
lines
the
wor
kfor
ceav
aila
bilit
y in
the
gene
ral a
rea,
conc
ludi
ng th
at a
ppro
xim
atel
y 90
per
cent
of t
he re
quire
d co
nstru
ctio
n la
bor f
orce
cou
ldbe
fille
d by
the
loca
l lab
or m
arke
t.
For t
he m
any
wor
kers
in th
e ar
ea w
ho fo
cus
on c
onst
ruct
ion
activ
ity, t
his
Proj
ect h
as th
e po
tent
ial t
o pr
ovid
e a
sign
ifica
nt
bene
fit.
As d
iscu
ssed
in th
e D
EIS
and
this
FEI
S, th
e Pr
ojec
t doe
s no
t
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
1
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
pres
ent s
igni
fican
tneg
ativ
e he
alth
impa
cts,
and
is p
roje
cted
to
have
pos
itive
envi
ronm
enta
l and
com
mun
ityim
pact
s, fo
r exa
mpl
e,
rela
ted
to a
ir qu
ality
. C
ompl
ianc
e w
ith e
nviro
nmen
tal a
nd
com
mun
ity s
tand
ards
has
bee
n de
mon
stra
ted
for t
he P
roje
ct
acro
ss th
e ra
nge
of e
valu
ated
issu
es.
Tam
ara
Wad
e,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
I don
’t be
lieve
our
(vol
unte
er) F
ire
Dep
artm
ent w
ill ha
ve th
e ca
paci
ty to
re
spon
d to
a c
atas
troph
ic e
vent
at t
he
plan
t in
a tim
e fra
me
nece
ssar
y. C
VE
st
ates
that
they
will
be w
orki
ng c
lose
ly
with
our
loca
l Fire
Dep
t. D
oes
this
m
ean
they
will
furn
ish
the
Dep
artm
ents
w
ith e
quip
men
t, tra
inin
g an
d (P
AID
) m
anpo
wer
, in
orde
r to
effe
ct q
uick
re
spon
se a
nd in
crea
sed
safe
ty o
f our
fir
emen
and
thos
e th
ey s
tand
to p
rote
ct?
A vo
lunt
eer b
ased
fire
dep
artm
ent i
s no
t go
ing
to c
ut it
! the
y ne
ed fu
ll tim
e pa
id
firem
en th
at C
VE
sho
uld
be p
ayin
g fo
r as
wel
l as
incr
easi
ng th
eir c
apac
ity b
y m
eans
of t
rain
ing
and
equi
pmen
t.
31-1
6Pr
ior t
o co
mm
ence
men
t of c
onst
ruct
ion,
a c
ompr
ehen
sive
sec
urity
pl
anw
ill be
dev
elop
ed a
nd im
plem
ente
d th
at w
ill ad
dres
s bo
th
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
nal p
hase
s of
the
Proj
ect.
In a
dditi
on, a
de
taile
d Em
erge
ncy
Res
pons
e Pl
an(a
s di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
2.7
of th
e FE
IS)w
ill be
dev
elop
ed w
ith th
e ap
prop
riate
Tow
n of
ficia
ls,
incl
udin
g th
e To
wn
Boar
d, D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct, J
.H.
Ketc
ham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny, a
nd o
ther
em
erge
ncy
resp
onse
pr
ovid
ers.
The
pla
nt w
ill be
equ
ippe
d w
ith o
n-si
te fi
re p
rote
ctio
n sy
stem
s w
hich
will
be fu
lly a
utom
ated
to p
rovi
de a
larm
, det
ectio
n,
and
supp
ress
ion
capa
bilit
y fo
r all
occu
pied
spa
ces
and
haza
rd
area
s, w
ith th
e as
sum
ptio
n th
at fa
cilit
y pe
rson
nel w
ill ha
ve
min
imum
invo
lvem
ent f
or fi
re re
spon
se.
CVE
will
wor
k co
oper
ativ
ely
with
the
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny in
the
plan
ning
for a
nd re
spon
se to
em
erge
ncy
situ
atio
ns, s
houl
d th
ey
aris
e. C
VE re
pres
enta
tives
hav
eco
ordi
nate
d,an
d w
ill co
ntin
ue to
co
ordi
nate
,with
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny o
ffici
als
to e
nsur
e ad
equa
te re
sour
ces
are
plac
e.
Tam
ara
Wad
e,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
With
Dov
er K
nolls
bei
ng a
muc
h ne
eded
opp
ortu
nity
for t
he g
row
th o
f D
over
, wha
t neg
ativ
e im
pact
wou
ld a
po
wer
pla
nt h
ave
on D
over
Kno
lls
abilit
y to
sel
l pro
perti
es, r
angi
ng fr
om
low
inco
me
to h
igh
end
at th
e pr
ices
ne
cess
ary
to m
eet t
heir
requ
ired
prof
it?
Wha
t stu
dy h
as b
een
done
to g
athe
r da
ta re
gard
ing
impa
ct to
pro
perty
va
lues
be
it re
side
ntia
l or c
omm
erci
al.
31-1
7Th
e Pr
ojec
t has
a n
et p
ositi
ve im
pact
on
the
envi
ronm
ent,
redu
cing
re
gion
al e
mis
sion
s,cl
eani
ng u
p an
d re
stor
ing
an in
activ
e ab
ando
ned
indu
stria
l site
unl
ikel
y to
be
othe
rwis
e re
med
iate
d,
rest
orin
g de
grad
ed w
etla
nds
and
juris
dict
iona
l Adj
acen
t Are
a, a
nd
pres
ervi
ng in
per
petu
ity 7
9 ac
res
of la
nd a
long
the
Swam
p R
iver
.
As n
oted
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.7.
2, a
ctua
l pro
perty
val
ue is
com
pris
ed o
f an
ofte
n co
mpl
ex s
et o
f des
irabl
e an
d un
desi
rabl
e fa
ctor
s,
incl
udin
g pr
oxim
ity a
nd q
ualit
y of
sch
ools
, the
attr
activ
enes
s of
the
hous
e an
d ya
rd, a
nd a
cces
s to
wor
k an
d to
loca
l am
eniti
es.
Res
earc
h re
gard
ing
prop
erty
val
ues
has
not b
een
conc
lusi
ve
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
2
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Mos
t of u
s ca
nnot
affo
rd to
lose
any
m
ore
valu
e in
an
alre
ady
depr
esse
d re
al
esta
te m
arke
t. A
nd m
any
of u
s ha
ve
inve
sted
gre
at a
mou
nts
of m
oney
into
ou
r rea
l est
ate
that
we
may
not
see
the
retu
rn o
n. A
ccor
ding
to th
e st
udy,
The
E
ffect
of P
ower
Pla
nts
on L
ocal
H
ousi
ng V
alue
s an
d R
ents
by L
ucas
W.
Dav
is th
ere
may
be
subs
tant
ial i
mpa
ct.
beca
use
of th
e di
fficu
lty re
sear
cher
s ha
ve o
f acc
ount
ing
for a
ll of
th
e va
riabl
es.
The
few
stu
dies
don
e to
dat
e ha
ve n
ot s
how
n a
clea
r, co
nsis
tent
cor
rela
tion
betw
een
pow
er p
lant
loca
tion
and
redu
ced
prop
erty
val
ues.
It is
impo
rtant
to n
ote
that
pro
perty
val
ues
are
driv
en b
y a
myr
iad
of
fact
ors
whi
ch i
nclu
de e
xter
nalit
ies
such
as
the
qual
ity o
f sc
hool
sy
stem
s, p
rope
rty t
axes
, an
d co
mm
unity
ser
vice
s. C
VE’s
PIL
OT
agre
emen
twill
prov
ide
subs
tant
ial r
even
ues
to th
e To
wn
of D
over
an
d th
e D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct w
hich
can
be
used
for
im
prov
ed T
own/
Scho
ol f
acilit
ies,
exp
ande
d co
mm
unity
ser
vice
s,
and/
or lo
wer
taxe
s.Ta
mar
a W
ade,
W
ingd
ale
Res
iden
t
The
grea
test
ben
efic
iary
is A
dvan
ced
Pow
ers,
then
, who
ever
is th
e ow
ner o
f th
e fa
cilit
y th
ere
afte
r, D
over
is v
ery
last
on
that
list
. Will
our s
choo
ls s
tand
to
lose
any
sta
te fu
nds
as a
resu
lt of
re
ceiv
ing
payo
ffs, o
r con
tribu
tions
fro
m C
VE
? S
ome
resi
dent
sof
Dov
er
are
unde
r the
ass
umpt
ion
that
thei
r pr
oper
ty a
nd s
choo
l tax
es w
ill b
e lo
wer
ed a
s a
resu
lt of
CV
E, i
s th
at s
o?
And
is th
e fin
anci
al p
ayof
f or g
ain
a w
ise
trade
for a
ccep
ting
decl
ined
he
alth
of o
ur e
nviro
nmen
t and
all
that
liv
e w
ithin
it?
I wou
ld ra
ther
pay
my
taxe
s an
d no
t pol
lute
the
envi
ronm
ent.
Som
e be
lieve
thos
e of
us
with
co
ncer
ns d
o no
t lik
e pr
ogre
ss, O
n m
y lis
t of h
opes
for p
rogr
ess
in th
is to
wn,
ne
ver w
as a
pow
er p
lant
one
of t
hem
. Is
reve
nue
gene
ratio
n tru
ly p
rogr
ess
whe
n oz
one
prod
ucin
g sm
og, a
nd w
ater
31-2
0In
add
ition
to it
s ca
refu
l des
ign,
the
Proj
ect w
ill pr
ovid
e lo
cal a
nd
regi
onal
eco
nom
ic a
nd e
nviro
nmen
tal b
enef
its b
y ad
ding
te
mpo
rary
and
per
man
ent j
obs
and
by re
usin
g a
dila
pida
ted
indu
stria
l site
in a
pro
duct
ive
and
envi
ronm
enta
lly s
ensi
tive
man
ner.
The
Proj
ect w
illal
so p
rovi
de a
long
-term
reve
nue
sour
ce
for t
he D
over
sch
ools
, the
Tow
n of
Dov
eran
d D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
thro
ugh
a PI
LOT
agre
emen
t and
Com
mun
ity B
enef
its P
acka
ge.
The
Tow
n of
Dov
er T
own
Boar
d an
d D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol
Dis
trict
are
lead
ing
nego
tiatio
ns o
n be
half
of th
e To
wn
and
have
hi
red
a th
ird-p
arty
inde
pend
ent c
onsu
ltant
, pai
d fo
r by
CVE
, to
guid
e th
e To
wn
thro
ugh
the
proc
ess.
All
parti
es, i
nclu
ding
CVE
, w
ill w
ork
to e
nsur
e an
y ne
gotia
ted
tax
agre
emen
tand
Com
mun
ity
Bene
fits
Pack
age
does
not
impa
ct s
tate
or f
eder
al fu
ndin
g to
the
scho
ol d
istri
ct.
The
Proj
ect w
ill co
mpl
y w
ith e
nviro
nmen
tal r
egul
atio
ns in
tend
ed to
sa
fegu
ard
the
envi
ronm
ent a
nd c
omm
unity
. O
ther
Pro
ject
feat
ures
su
ch a
s jo
bs a
nd ta
xes
are
impo
rtant
com
mun
ity b
enef
its, b
ut in
no
way
are
con
side
red
to b
e a
repl
acem
ent f
or g
ood
envi
ronm
enta
l st
ewar
dshi
p.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
3
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
cont
amin
atio
n or
dep
letio
n is
the
pric
e?
Sin
ce w
hen
has
anyo
ne e
ver n
eede
d to
re
ceiv
e a
payo
ff to
acc
ept s
omet
hing
tru
ly w
orth
whi
le?
With
the
ques
tion
of
need
on
the
tabl
e, a
nd th
e re
ports
that
st
ate
even
with
out I
ndia
n P
oint
we
alre
ady
have
suf
ficie
nt p
ower
pr
oduc
tion,
a b
arga
in is
no
barg
ain
if yo
u do
n’t n
eed
it.G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AKR
FTh
e D
EIS
sho
uld
incl
ude
a di
scus
sion
of
pot
entia
l im
pact
s to
pro
perty
val
ues
surr
ound
ing
the
faci
lity.
S
peci
fic d
ata
and
anal
ysis
from
are
as s
urro
undi
ng
exis
ting
elec
tric
gene
ratin
g fa
cilit
ies
shou
ld b
e pr
esen
ted
as e
vide
nce.
32-4
6As
not
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
7.2,
act
ual p
rope
rty v
alue
is c
ompr
ised
of
an o
ften
com
plex
set
of d
esira
ble
and
unde
sira
ble
fact
ors,
in
clud
ing
prox
imity
and
qua
lity
of s
choo
ls, t
he a
ttrac
tiven
ess
of th
e ho
use
and
yard
, and
acc
ess
to w
ork
and
to lo
cal a
men
ities
. R
esea
rch
rega
rdin
g pr
oper
ty v
alue
s ha
s no
t bee
n co
nclu
sive
be
caus
e of
the
diffi
culty
rese
arch
ers
have
of a
ccou
ntin
g fo
r all
of
the
varia
bles
. Th
e fe
w s
tudi
es d
one
to d
ate
have
not
sho
wn
a cl
ear,
cons
iste
nt c
orre
latio
n be
twee
n po
wer
pla
nt lo
catio
n an
d re
duce
d pr
oper
ty v
alue
s.
It is
impo
rtant
to n
ote
that
pro
perty
val
ues
are
driv
en b
y a
myr
iad
of
fact
ors
whi
ch in
clud
e ex
tern
aliti
es s
uch
as th
e qu
ality
of s
choo
l sy
stem
s, p
rope
rty ta
xes,
and
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ces.
CVE
’s P
ILO
T ag
reem
ent w
ill pr
ovid
e su
bsta
ntia
l rev
enue
s to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er
and
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
whi
ch c
an b
e us
ed fo
r im
prov
ed T
own/
Scho
ol fa
cilit
ies,
exp
ande
d co
mm
unity
ser
vice
s,
and/
or lo
wer
taxe
s.G
raha
m
Trel
stad
, AKR
FTh
e D
EIS
sta
tes
that
the
prop
osed
pr
ojec
t will
seek
eco
nom
ic
deve
lopm
ent a
ssis
tanc
e th
roug
h th
e D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
Indu
stria
l D
evel
opm
ent A
genc
y (ID
A),
whi
ch
wou
ld e
xem
pt th
e pr
oper
ty fr
om re
al
prop
erty
taxe
s. H
owev
er, t
o en
sure
32-5
6W
hile
the
prop
osed
PIL
OT
agre
emen
t will
be c
oord
inat
ed th
roug
h th
e D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
IDA,
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er a
nd D
over
Uni
on
Free
Sch
ool D
istri
ct a
re w
orki
ng to
geth
er to
neg
otia
te th
e fin
al
paym
ent a
nd s
truct
ure
on b
ehal
f of t
he re
side
nts
of D
over
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
4
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
that
the
loca
l com
mun
ity re
ceiv
es
econ
omic
s be
nefit
s fro
m th
e pr
ojec
t, ID
As
are
auth
oriz
ed to
neg
otia
te a
pa
ymen
t in
lieu
of ta
xes
(PIL
OT)
ag
reem
ent.
The
Tow
n of
Dov
er a
nd
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e S
choo
l Dis
trict
sh
ould
be
dire
ctly
invo
lved
in
esta
blis
hing
an
appr
opria
te P
ILO
T ag
reem
ent f
or th
e pr
ojec
t.
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad, A
KRF
In th
e an
alys
is o
f pot
entia
l im
pact
s to
lo
cal f
ire a
nd e
mer
genc
y se
rvic
e pr
ovid
ers
(Sec
tion
6.7.
3.3.
2), t
he D
EIS
in
dica
tes
that
a "C
ompr
ehen
sive
Site
an
d S
afet
y P
lan
(CC
SP
)" w
ould
be
prep
ared
in th
e fu
ture
to e
nsur
e pr
oper
tra
inin
g an
d sa
fety
of l
ocal
em
erge
ncy
serv
ice
prov
ider
s en
terin
g th
e si
te. T
he
CC
SP
sho
uld
be d
evel
oped
now
and
sh
ould
incl
ude
iden
tific
atio
n of
the
type
s an
d in
tens
ities
of p
oten
tial
emer
genc
y si
tuat
ions
that
may
aris
e at
th
e fa
cilit
y. O
nly
afte
r the
CC
SP
has
be
en re
view
ed in
coo
pera
tion
with
the
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny c
an it
be
dete
rmin
ed w
heth
er J
.H. K
etch
am h
as
the
equi
pmen
t and
reso
urce
s to
re
spon
d to
an
emer
genc
y si
tuat
ion.
32-5
7Th
e pl
ant w
ill be
equ
ippe
d w
ith o
n-si
te fi
re p
rote
ctio
n sy
stem
s w
hich
will
be fu
lly a
utom
ated
to p
rovi
de a
larm
, det
ectio
n, a
nd
supp
ress
ion
capa
bilit
y fo
r all
occu
pied
spa
ces
and
haza
rd a
reas
, w
ith th
e as
sum
ptio
n th
at fa
cilit
y pe
rson
nel w
ill ha
ve m
inim
um
invo
lvem
ent f
or fi
re re
spon
se.
CVE
will
wor
k co
oper
ativ
ely
with
the
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny in
the
plan
ning
for a
nd re
spon
se to
em
erge
ncy
situ
atio
ns, s
houl
d th
ey a
rise.
CVE
repr
esen
tativ
es
have
coor
dina
ted,
and
will
cont
inue
to c
oord
inat
e,w
ith J
.H.
Ketc
ham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny o
ffici
als
to e
nsur
e ad
equa
te re
sour
ces
are
plac
e.
Prio
r to
com
men
cem
ent o
f con
stru
ctio
n, a
com
preh
ensi
ve s
ecur
ity
plan
will
be d
evel
oped
and
impl
emen
ted
that
will
addr
ess
both
co
nstru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
iona
l pha
ses
of th
e Pr
ojec
t.
In a
dditi
on, a
de
taile
d Em
erge
ncy
Res
pons
e Pl
an (a
s di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
2.7
of th
e FE
IS) w
ill be
dev
elop
ed w
ith th
e ap
prop
riate
Tow
n of
ficia
ls,
incl
udin
g th
e To
wn
Boar
d, D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct, J
.H.
Ketc
ham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny, a
nd o
ther
em
erge
ncy
resp
onse
pr
ovid
ers.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
5
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Gra
ham
Tr
elst
ad, A
KRF
The
J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny
curre
ntly
has
a 7
5-fo
ot a
eria
l lad
der
truck
. The
fire
dep
artm
ent s
houl
d be
co
nsul
ted
as to
whe
ther
this
wou
ld b
e su
ffici
ent t
o se
rvic
e a
113
foot
tall
build
ing.
As
miti
gatio
n fo
r the
pro
pose
d pr
ojec
t, ad
ditio
nal f
ire e
quip
men
t may
be
nec
essa
ry.
32-5
8C
VE h
as c
onsu
lted
with
J.H
.Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny
repr
esen
tativ
es re
gard
ing
acce
ss a
nd tu
rnin
g re
quire
men
ts fo
r its
fir
e eq
uipm
ent a
nd h
as d
esig
ned
inte
rnal
traf
fic p
lans
to m
eet t
he
requ
irem
ents
of a
75-
foot
ladd
er tr
uck
(App
endi
x 6-
F of
the
FEIS
).Al
thou
gh s
ome
Proj
ect s
truct
ures
will
be ta
ller t
han
75 fe
et, t
hese
st
ruct
ures
are
not
occ
upie
d an
d ac
cess
by
faci
lity
pers
onne
lis
limite
dat
thos
e he
ight
s.Si
nce
the
plan
t will
be e
quip
ped
with
on-
site
fire
pro
tect
ion
syst
ems
whi
ch w
ill be
fully
aut
omat
ed to
pro
vide
al
arm
, det
ectio
n, a
nd s
uppr
essi
on c
apab
ility
for a
ll oc
cupi
ed
spac
es a
nd h
azar
d ar
eas,
add
ition
al fi
re v
ehic
les
wou
ld n
ot b
e re
quire
d.C
VE w
ill co
ordi
nate
any
add
ition
al tr
aini
ng a
nd
pers
onne
l app
arat
us w
ith th
e J.
H. K
etch
am H
ose
Com
pany
.
Rya
n C
ourti
en,
Tow
n Su
perv
isor
ES
-14:
“gen
erat
e ta
x re
venu
es fo
r the
to
wn.
” Add
“cou
nty
and
scho
ol d
istri
ct.”
to
the
end
of th
e se
nten
ce.
37-1
1As
dis
cuss
ed in
Sec
tion
6.3.
7.3
of th
e FE
IS, i
t is
true
that
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y an
d th
e D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct w
ill be
nefit
from
Pr
ojec
t tax
reve
nues
.R
yan
Cou
rtien
, To
wn
Supe
rvis
or
ES
-18:
“The
pro
ject
will
not i
mpa
ct
exis
ting
loca
l fire
, pol
ice
or e
mer
genc
y pr
otec
tion
serv
ices
.” H
ow tr
ue is
that
st
atem
ent?
If o
ne c
onst
ruct
ion
wor
ker
is in
jure
d, th
en th
ere
is a
n im
pact
ho
wev
er s
mal
l.
37-1
8Th
e fa
cilit
y w
ill in
corp
orat
e sp
ecia
lized
fire
prot
ectio
nsy
stem
s an
d re
spon
se p
roce
dure
s de
sign
ed s
peci
fical
ly fo
r ele
ctric
gen
erat
ing
faci
litie
s. I
n ad
ditio
n, s
afet
y an
d se
curit
ym
easu
res
and
proc
edur
es w
ill be
impl
emen
ted
to p
rote
ct th
e pu
blic
and
em
ploy
ees.
The
re w
ill be
lim
ited
com
mun
ity im
pact
on
such
se
rvic
es a
bove
and
bey
ond
wha
t any
use
with
in th
e co
mm
unity
m
ight
occ
asio
nally
requ
ire.
As d
etai
led
in S
ectio
n 6.
2.7
of th
e FE
IS, C
VE a
nd it
s pr
imar
y co
ntra
ctor
will
coor
dina
te w
ith
appr
opria
te e
mer
genc
y of
ficia
ls to
ens
ure
adeq
uate
pro
tect
ion
serv
ices
are
in p
lace
. C
ristin
a Bl
eakl
ey, D
over
R
esid
ent
Wha
t abo
ut p
rope
rty v
alue
? W
e m
ust a
sk
who
wan
ts to
buy
a h
ome
acro
ss th
e st
reet
fro
m a
pow
er p
lant
?
40-9
The
Proj
ect h
as a
net
pos
itive
impa
ct o
n th
e en
viro
nmen
t, re
duci
ng
regi
onal
em
issi
ons,
cle
anin
g up
and
rest
orin
g an
inac
tive
aban
done
d in
dust
rial s
ite u
nlik
ely
to b
e ot
herw
ise
rem
edia
ted,
re
stor
ing
degr
aded
wet
land
s an
d ju
risdi
ctio
nal A
djac
ent A
rea,
and
pr
eser
ving
in p
erpe
tuity
79
acre
s of
land
alo
ng th
e Sw
amp
Riv
er.
As d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.7.
2, a
stu
dy c
ondu
cted
by
the
Publ
ic
Serv
ice
Com
mis
sion
of W
isco
nsin
indi
cate
s, “a
ctua
l pro
perty
val
ue
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
6
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
is c
ompr
ised
of a
n of
ten
com
plex
set
of d
esira
ble
and
unde
sira
ble
fact
ors,
incl
udin
g pr
oxim
ity a
nd q
ualit
y of
sch
ools
, the
at
tract
iven
ess
of th
e ho
use
and
yard
, and
acc
ess
to w
ork
and
to
loca
l am
eniti
es. T
he re
sear
ch h
as n
ot b
een
conc
lusi
ve b
ecau
se o
f th
e di
fficu
lty re
sear
cher
s ha
ve o
f acc
ount
ing
for a
ll of
the
varia
bles
. Th
e fe
w s
tudi
es d
one
to d
ate
have
not
sho
wn
a cl
ear,
cons
iste
nt
corre
latio
n be
twee
n po
wer
pla
nt lo
catio
n an
d re
duce
d pr
oper
ty
valu
es.”
It is
impo
rtant
to n
ote
that
pro
perty
val
ues
are
driv
en b
y a
myr
iad
of
fact
ors
whi
ch in
clud
e ex
tern
aliti
es s
uch
as th
e qu
ality
of s
choo
l sy
stem
s, p
rope
rty ta
xes,
and
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ces.
CVE
’s P
ILO
Tag
reem
entw
ill pr
ovid
e su
bsta
ntia
l rev
enue
s to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er
and
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
whi
ch c
an b
e us
ed fo
r im
prov
ed T
own/
Scho
ol fa
cilit
ies,
exp
ande
d co
mm
unity
ser
vice
s,
and/
or lo
wer
taxe
s.R
ober
t Her
zog,
D
over
Res
iden
t As
to th
e pu
rpor
ted
econ
omic
ben
efits
, th
e D
EIS’
s ow
n fin
ding
s ar
e th
at o
nly
half
of th
e be
nefit
of r
educ
ed c
osts
that
they
th
emse
lves
pro
ject
will
bene
fit N
ew Y
ork
Stat
e;th
e re
mai
nder
will
bene
fit
PJM
…Th
eN
ew E
ngla
nd p
ower
poo
l will
also
reap
gai
ns. T
he re
ason
s fo
r the
to
wn
of D
over
to h
ave
to s
uppl
y be
nefit
s to
all
thes
e ot
her s
tate
s, p
rimar
ily to
se
rve
as a
sou
rce
of p
rofit
s fo
rC
VE, a
re n
ot e
quita
ble,
ratio
nal o
r co
mpe
lling.
42-1
7C
VE w
ill bi
d its
pow
er in
to th
eN
ew Y
ork
Inde
pend
ent S
yste
m
Ope
rato
r (N
YISO
)pow
er p
ool.
As
one
of th
e m
ost e
ffici
ent p
ower
ge
nera
tion
faci
litie
s in
the
coun
try it
is a
ble
to b
id lo
wer
pric
es in
th
e w
hole
sale
mar
ket w
hich
sho
uld
cont
ribut
e to
low
er o
vera
ll el
ectri
c pr
ices
. Th
e D
ispa
tch
Anal
ysis
, pre
sent
ed a
s Ap
pend
ix 1
-Ato
the
DEI
S, fo
reca
sts
annu
al re
duct
ions
in lo
ad-w
eigh
ted
cost
s to
se
rve
in th
e N
ew Y
ork
Pool
of u
p to
$27
5 m
illion
. W
hile
man
y fa
ctor
s af
fect
the
reta
il pr
ice
of e
lect
ricity
, the
Pro
ject
will
have
a
posi
tive
effe
ct o
n co
ntro
lling
cost
s to
rate
paye
rs.
How
ever
, man
y lo
cal b
enef
its w
ill al
sobe
ass
ocia
ted
with
the
Proj
ect.
In a
dditi
on to
the
care
ful d
esig
n an
d op
erat
ion
of th
e Pr
ojec
t, ca
refu
lly m
onito
red
to e
nsur
e co
mpl
ianc
e w
ith a
ll ap
plic
able
env
ironm
enta
l sta
ndar
ds, t
he s
ite re
use
and
clea
n-up
pr
ovid
es e
nviro
nmen
tal a
nd e
cono
mic
ben
efit
dire
ctly
to th
e lo
cal
com
mun
ity.
Addi
tiona
l det
ails
rega
rdin
g co
mm
unity
ben
efits
are
ad
dres
sed
in S
ectio
n 1.
4.8
and
Tabl
e 1-
9 of
the
FEIS
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
7
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Alan
Sur
man
, D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
Legi
slat
or,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
The
posi
tive
is: W
e ar
e go
ing
to b
ring
tax
reve
nue
to th
e To
wn.
I kn
ow a
lot o
f pe
ople
hav
e th
e N
IMBY
attit
ude,
"Not
In
My
Back
yard
," bu
t if t
his
plan
t dis
plac
es
som
e of
the
dirti
er b
urni
ng p
lant
s, I
thin
k pe
ople
in th
is o
vera
ll re
gion
are
goi
ng to
be
nefit
.
T1-3
The
Proj
ect w
ill pr
ovid
e lo
cal a
nd re
gion
al e
cono
mic
and
en
viro
nmen
tal b
enef
its b
y ad
ding
tem
pora
ry a
nd p
erm
anen
t job
s an
d by
reus
ing
a di
lapi
date
d in
dust
rial s
ite in
a p
rodu
ctiv
e an
d en
viro
nmen
tally
sen
sitiv
e m
anne
r. Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
also
pro
vide
a
long
-term
reve
nue
sour
ce fo
r the
Dov
er s
choo
ls, t
he T
own
of
Dov
eran
d D
utch
ess
Cou
nty
thro
ugh
cont
ribut
ions
to th
e ta
x ba
se
and
com
mun
ity b
enef
its.
Ilana
Nils
en,
[unk
now
n]An
d, th
en, t
he la
st th
ing
is jo
bs. I
'm
won
derin
gof
the
thre
e to
700
peo
ple
that
are
goi
ng to
be
empl
oyed
for
cons
truct
ion,
how
man
y of
them
will
be
loca
l? A
nd, a
lso,
whe
n th
e pl
anti
s fin
aliz
ed, h
ow m
any
loca
l job
s do
you
ex
pect
to c
ontri
bute
to D
over
's e
cono
my,
as
wel
l as
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y's e
cono
my?
T1-2
3Th
e D
EIS,
in S
ectio
n 6.
7.3.
1.3,
out
lines
the
wor
kfor
ce a
vaila
bilit
y in
th
e ge
nera
l are
a, c
oncl
udin
g th
at a
ppro
xim
atel
y 90
per
cent
of th
e re
quire
d co
nstru
ctio
n la
bor f
orce
cou
ld b
e fil
led
by th
e lo
cal l
abor
m
arke
t. D
etai
ls a
bout
Pro
ject
con
stru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
iona
l job
s ar
e pr
ovid
ed in
Sec
tions
6.7
.3.1
and
6.7.
3.2
of th
e D
EIS,
re
spec
tivel
y.
Prio
rity
will
be g
iven
to s
taffi
ng c
onst
ruct
ion
from
lo
cal r
esou
rces
, as
they
are
ava
ilabl
e, a
nd a
sig
nific
ant s
econ
dary
ec
onom
ic e
ffect
dur
ing
cons
truct
ion
will
also
ben
efit
loca
l wor
kers
, as
dis
cuss
ed in
det
ail i
n Se
ctio
n 6.
7.3.
1.2
of th
e D
EIS.
C
ristin
aBl
eakl
ey, D
over
R
esid
ent
And
the
othe
r que
stio
n I h
ave
isco
ncer
ning
the
emer
genc
y. I
know
that
th
ey…
will
have
som
e ki
nd o
f em
erge
ncy
syst
em in
cas
e of
em
erge
ncy.
Are
the
scho
ols
bein
g tra
ined
on
how
to a
ct in
th
e ca
se o
f em
erge
ncy?
T2-1
2A
deta
iled
Emer
genc
y R
espo
nse
Plan
(as
disc
usse
d in
Sec
tion
6.2.
7of
the
FEIS
)will
be d
evel
oped
in c
onsu
ltatio
n w
ith th
e ap
prop
riate
Tow
n of
ficia
ls, i
nclu
ding
the
Tow
n Bo
ard,
Dov
er U
nion
Fr
ee S
choo
l Dis
trict
, J.H
. Ket
cham
Hos
e C
ompa
ny, a
nd o
ther
em
erge
ncy
resp
onse
pro
vide
rs.
Jess
ica
Abra
ms,
Gre
en
in G
reen
e In
c.
Earlt
on, N
Y
We
also
hav
e to
und
erst
and
the
foot
prin
t th
at w
e're
now
rem
ovin
g fro
m th
at v
ery
land
. Wha
t is
the
impa
ct o
f thi
s go
ing
forw
ard
on re
tent
ion,
the
impa
ct o
n th
e Vi
llage
, the
infra
stru
ctur
es. W
e w
ant t
o m
ake
sure
we
redu
ce th
at a
s m
uch
aspo
ssib
le.
T2-2
2Th
e pr
opos
ed P
roje
ctca
n pr
edom
inan
tly re
-use
asi
te th
at h
as
been
pre
viou
sly
deve
lope
d an
d ut
ilized
for i
ndus
trial
use
s, a
s sh
own
in F
igur
e 3-
9of
the
DEI
S (u
pdat
ed fo
r the
exp
ande
d pr
ojec
t ar
ea a
s Fi
gure
1-2
). S
torm
wat
er m
anag
emen
t sys
tem
s ha
ve b
een
care
fully
des
igne
d, p
riorit
izin
g w
ater
reus
e an
d co
nser
vatio
n an
d us
ing
bior
eten
tion
swal
es.
The
Proj
ect w
ill be
rela
tivel
y se
lf-co
ntai
ned,
and
will
not a
dd s
igni
fican
t dem
and
for t
own
serv
ices
or
infra
stru
ctur
e. A
void
ing
and
min
imiz
ing
impa
ct to
the
com
mun
ity
and
the
envi
ronm
ent h
as b
een
a pr
iorit
y fo
r the
Pro
ject
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
8
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Jess
ica
Wad
e,
Dov
er R
esid
ent
I'm 2
2 ye
ars
old.
I ju
st g
radu
ated
from
co
llege
. I h
ave
a gr
eat l
ife o
f ahe
ad o
f m
e, a
nd I'
m g
oing
pla
ces,
and
I re
ally
do
n't n
eed
to s
tay
here
in D
over
. I re
ally
do
n't.
And
I pro
babl
y w
on't
be. B
ut h
ow
can
I tur
n m
y ba
ck o
n m
y m
om a
nd d
ad
who
will
be a
mile
aw
ay fr
om th
is o
r a
com
mun
ity th
at ra
ised
me…
they
're n
ot
able
to ju
st s
ell t
heir
hom
es a
nd g
o of
f. If
they
did
wan
t to
sell
thei
r hom
es, I
'mw
onde
ring
if he
alth
effe
cts
do --
if w
e st
art t
o se
e th
at th
ere
are
heal
th e
ffect
s an
d th
at p
eopl
e ar
e ge
tting
sic
k, a
re
peop
le g
oing
to w
ant t
o co
me
into
our
co
mm
unity
and
buy
our
hom
es?
Wha
t ar
e yo
u go
ing
to d
o ab
out t
hat w
hen
we
can'
t sel
l our
hom
es a
nd w
e w
ant t
o ge
t ou
t?
T2-2
9Th
e en
viro
nmen
tal s
tand
ards
with
whi
ch th
e Pr
ojec
t will
com
ply
wer
e de
velo
ped
to b
e pr
otec
tive
of p
ublic
hea
lth, i
nclu
ding
for t
he
mos
t sen
sitiv
e po
pula
tions
. Th
e Pr
ojec
t offe
rs s
ubst
antia
l en
viro
nmen
tal b
enef
its, i
nclu
ding
miti
gatio
n an
d re
stor
atio
n of
an
aban
done
d in
dust
rial s
ite, p
rese
rvat
ion
of 7
9 ac
res
of la
nd a
butti
ng
the
Swam
p R
iver
, and
dis
plac
emen
t of t
he o
pera
tion
of le
ss
effic
ient
, hig
her e
mitt
ing
gene
rato
rs, y
ield
ing
a re
gion
al a
ir qu
ality
be
nefit
.
As d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.7.
2, a
stu
dy c
ondu
cted
by
the
Publ
ic
Serv
ice
Com
mis
sion
of W
isco
nsin
indi
cate
s, “a
ctua
l pro
perty
val
ue
is c
ompr
ised
of a
n of
ten
com
plex
set
of d
esira
ble
and
unde
sira
ble
fact
ors,
incl
udin
g pr
oxim
ity a
nd q
ualit
y of
sch
ools
, the
at
tract
iven
ess
of th
e ho
use
and
yard
, and
acc
ess
to w
ork
and
to
loca
l am
eniti
es. T
he re
sear
ch h
as n
ot b
een
conc
lusi
ve b
ecau
se o
f th
e di
fficu
lty re
sear
cher
s ha
ve o
f acc
ount
ing
for a
ll of
the
varia
bles
. Th
e fe
w s
tudi
es d
one
to d
ate
have
not
sho
wn
a cl
ear,
cons
iste
nt
corre
latio
n be
twee
n po
wer
pla
nt lo
catio
n an
d re
duce
d pr
oper
ty
valu
es.”
It is
impo
rtant
to n
ote
that
pro
perty
val
ues
are
driv
en b
y a
myr
iad
of
fact
ors
whi
ch in
clud
e ex
tern
aliti
es s
uch
as th
e qu
ality
of s
choo
l sy
stem
s, p
rope
rty ta
xes,
and
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ces.
CVE
’s P
ILO
T ag
reem
ent w
ill pr
ovid
e su
bsta
ntia
l rev
enue
s to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er
and
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
whi
ch c
an b
e us
ed fo
r im
prov
ed T
own/
Scho
ol fa
cilit
ies,
exp
ande
d co
mm
unity
ser
vice
s,
and/
or lo
wer
taxe
s.C
hris
Woo
d,
Paw
ling
Res
iden
t, O
blon
g La
nd
Con
serv
ancy
…th
e be
nefit
s th
at w
ill ac
crue
loca
lly a
s op
pose
d to
regi
onal
ly o
rnat
iona
lly fo
r th
e pr
ovis
ion
of th
is p
lant
.
T3-1
9Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
prov
ide
loca
l and
regi
onal
eco
nom
ic a
nd
envi
ronm
enta
l ben
efits
by
addi
ng te
mpo
rary
and
per
man
ent j
obs
and
by re
usin
g a
dila
pida
ted
indu
stria
l site
in a
pro
duct
ive
and
envi
ronm
enta
lly s
ensi
tive
man
ner.
The
Proj
ect w
illal
so p
rovi
de a
lo
ng-te
rm re
venu
e so
urce
for t
he D
over
sch
ools
, the
Tow
n of
D
over
and
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y th
roug
hco
ntrib
utio
ns to
the
tax
base
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-7
9
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
and
com
mun
ity b
enef
its.
Ros
s C
ardw
ell,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
…ho
w it
wou
ld im
pact
our
com
mun
ity
from
a ta
x-re
venu
e st
andp
oint
, its
ound
s fin
e, b
ut w
hat's
the
perc
enta
ge?
How
muc
h w
as th
is g
oing
to b
enef
it ou
r co
mm
unity
?H
ow m
any
jobs
?Th
ere
was
…co
mm
enta
ryas
to70
0 --
500
to
750
jobs
, per
haps
,thr
ough
out t
he
cons
truct
ion
phas
e, m
aybe
25
to 5
0 jo
bs
ther
eafte
r. 25
to 5
0 jo
bsth
erea
fter?
And
to
who
m?
T3-4
9O
nce
deta
ils o
f the
loca
l tax
agr
eem
ent a
nd c
omm
unity
ben
efit
pack
age
are
esta
blis
hed,
the
tow
n ca
n de
cide
how
its
fund
s w
ill be
us
ed o
ver t
ime
incl
udin
g ta
x re
duct
ion
or c
omm
unity
im
prov
emen
ts. T
he D
EIS,
in S
ectio
n 6.
7.3.
1.3,
out
lines
the
w
orkf
orce
ava
ilabi
lity
in th
e ge
nera
l are
a, c
oncl
udin
g th
at
appr
oxim
atel
y 90
per
cent
of t
he re
quire
d co
nstru
ctio
n la
bor f
orce
co
uld
be fi
lled
by th
e lo
cal l
abor
mar
ket.
Det
ails
abo
ut p
roje
ct
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
nalj
obs
are
prov
ided
in S
ectio
ns6.
7.3.
1and
6.7
.3.2
of th
e D
EIS,
resp
ectiv
ely.
Ros
s C
ardw
ell,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
Wha
t abo
ut th
ere
crea
tiona
l fac
ility
that
th
e ch
ildre
n ne
edor
the
new
poo
l or t
he
guar
ante
ed fi
xed
prop
erty
tax,
som
e gr
eate
r ben
efit?
T3-5
0O
nce
deta
ils o
f the
loca
l tax
agr
eem
ent a
nd c
omm
unity
ben
efit
pack
age
are
esta
blis
hed,
the
tow
nca
n de
cide
how
its
fund
s w
ill be
us
ed o
ver t
ime,
incl
udin
g w
heth
er re
crea
tiona
l fac
ilitie
s or
ad
just
men
ts to
tax
stru
ctur
e w
ould
be
appr
opria
te.
Man
na J
o G
reen
, R
osen
dale
R
esid
ent,
Envi
ronm
enta
l D
irect
or fo
r H
udso
n R
iver
Sl
oop
Cle
arw
ater
…if
this
pla
nt m
oves
forw
ard…
ther
e's
not a
nof
ficia
l req
uire
men
t for
a h
ost
com
mun
itybe
nefit
pac
kage
, but
you
are
in
neg
otia
tions
and
you
coul
d be
ne
gotia
ting
for t
hatf
acilit
y to
als
o in
clud
e a
huge
sol
ar a
rray,
and
if th
ere
is th
e po
tent
ial f
or w
ind,
that
win
d be
cap
ture
d so
that
it re
ally
is m
ovin
gto
war
ds
sust
aina
bilit
y.
T3-5
8C
VE is
in th
e pr
oces
s of
fina
lizin
g th
e lo
cal t
ax a
gree
men
t and
co
mm
unity
ben
efit
pack
age.
The
loca
l com
mun
ity c
an d
ecid
eho
w
they
wou
ld li
ke to
use
any
incr
ease
in re
venu
e, in
clud
ing
the
pote
ntia
l ins
talla
tion
of re
new
able
tech
nolo
gies
.
Man
na J
o G
reen
, R
osen
dale
R
esid
ent,
Envi
ronm
enta
l D
irect
or fo
r H
udso
n R
iver
Sl
oop
And
I als
o ju
st w
ant t
o m
entio
n on
eot
her
thin
g an
d it
has
to d
o w
ith w
hat w
eca
ll en
viro
nmen
tal j
ustic
e. T
he p
lant
inAs
toria
is a
foss
il-fu
el p
lant
and
it's
in a
very
, ver
y de
nsel
y po
pula
ted
area
.Th
e ot
her i
ssue
that
Ent
ergy
has
rais
ed th
at
we
disa
gree
with
but
--is
that
if In
dian
Po
int c
lose
s, th
at m
ore
gas-
fired
peak
er
T3-6
3En
viro
nmen
tal j
ustic
e is
con
side
red
unde
r the
fede
ral a
nd s
tate
air
qual
ity p
rogr
ams
as w
ell a
s St
ate
Envi
ronm
enta
l Qua
lity
Rev
iew
Ac
t (SE
QR
A)in
ord
er to
fully
und
erst
and
the
cons
eque
nce
of
envi
ronm
enta
l per
mitt
ing
deci
sion
s. A
s di
scus
sed
in S
ectio
n 6.
7.4
of th
e D
EIS,
the
Proj
ect f
ully
com
plie
s w
ith s
tate
and
fede
ral
Envi
ronm
enta
l Jus
tice
(EJ)
guid
elin
es b
y de
mon
stra
ting
that
it w
ill no
t hav
e a
sign
ifica
nt a
dver
se o
r dis
prop
ortio
nate
impa
ct o
n an
y En
viro
nmen
tal J
ustic
e C
omm
unity
of C
once
rn.
Envi
ronm
enta
l
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-8
0
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Cle
arw
ater
pl
ants
will
be b
urni
ng in
inne
rciti
es, s
o th
at's
gon
na p
ut th
e po
llutio
nra
te in
ar
eas
that
hav
e ve
ry h
igh
asth
ma
rate
s,
in c
hild
ren
and
elde
rly, y
ou k
now
,tha
t co
uld
rais
e th
at if
that
wer
e th
eal
tern
ativ
e, s
o pe
ople
are
thin
king
that
th
isis
a c
lean
er a
ltern
ativ
e, a
nd th
at is
no
t to
min
imiz
e th
e ai
r im
pact
s on
you
r co
mm
unity
,and
that
's w
hat,
you
know
, w
e'd
like
to h
elp
you
to m
inim
ize.
just
ice
area
s ar
e ge
nera
lly d
efin
ed a
s co
mm
uniti
es o
r fac
ilitie
s ho
usin
g di
sadv
anta
ged
grou
ps, s
uch
as lo
w-in
com
e or
min
ority
po
pula
tions
. As
dis
cuss
ed in
DEI
S Se
ctio
n 6.
7.4,
ther
e ar
e no
en
viro
nmen
tal j
ustic
e po
pula
tions
pro
xim
ate
to th
e Pr
ojec
t.
The
Proj
ect’s
air
emis
sion
sm
eet s
trict
fede
ral a
nd s
tate
sta
ndar
ds
desi
gned
to b
e pr
otec
tive
of p
ublic
hea
lth, e
ven
for a
sthm
atic
s an
d ot
her s
ensi
tive
mem
bers
of t
he p
opul
atio
n. A
s pa
rt of
its
air q
ualit
y pe
rmit
appr
oval
s, th
e Pr
ojec
t dem
onst
rate
d th
at it
wou
ld n
eith
er
sign
ifica
ntly
nor
dis
prop
ortio
nate
ly im
pact
EJ
qual
ifyin
g co
mm
uniti
es –
and
wou
ld m
eet p
rote
ctiv
e st
anda
rds
ever
ywhe
re.
Alex
Ack
erm
an,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
…Il
ived
in T
he B
ronx
for 3
0 ye
ars
ofm
y lif
e. I
mov
ed u
p he
re…
to g
et a
way
from
th
e po
llutio
n an
dev
eryt
hing
els
e. A
nd
you'
re s
ayin
g ho
w if
they
don
't bu
ild it
he
re, i
t'll b
e m
ore
pollu
tion
in Q
ueen
s or
w
here
ver i
t may
be,
wel
l, th
at's
why
I ta
ke a
two-
hour
ride
and
inve
st m
y tim
e an
d m
y en
ergy
, so
they
[my
fam
ily]d
on't
have
to b
reat
he th
at a
ir…
…H
avin
g m
y ch
ildre
n w
hat,
a ha
lf a
mile
, a
quar
ter a
mile
aw
ay, f
rom
sta
cks
that
are
emitt
ing
God
kno
ws
wha
t, ha
ving
th
em b
reat
he th
at, t
hat's
exa
ctly
the
reas
on I
mov
ed a
way
from
The
Bro
nx,
that
's w
hy th
ey're
here
, so
they
cou
ld
brea
the
good
, cle
an fr
esh
air.
T3-7
1Po
tent
ial P
roje
ct im
pact
s ha
ve b
een
care
fully
ass
esse
d, a
nd
com
plia
nce
dem
onst
rate
d w
ith a
pplic
able
env
ironm
enta
l st
anda
rds,
incl
udin
g ai
r qua
lity
prog
ram
s de
sign
ed to
be
prot
ectiv
e of
pub
lic h
ealth
.C
ontin
uous
mon
itorin
g w
ill be
con
duct
ed to
co
nfirm
that
Pro
ject
em
issi
ons
com
ply
with
per
mit
limits
thro
ugho
ut
its li
fe.
Alex
Ack
erm
an,
Win
gdal
e R
esid
ent
…no
body
men
tione
d…w
hat t
his
is g
oing
to
do
topr
oper
ty v
alue
s. I
can
only
im
agin
e yo
u w
ant t
o se
ll yo
ur h
ouse
and
yo
u se
e a
won
derfu
lthr
ee s
tack
s of
300
-fe
et-h
igh
God
kno
ws
wha
tcom
ing
out o
f
T3-7
2Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
have
a ne
t pos
itive
impa
ct o
n th
e en
viro
nmen
t, re
duci
ng re
gion
al e
mis
sion
s, c
lean
ing
up a
nd re
stor
ing
an in
activ
e ab
ando
ned
indu
stria
l site
unl
ikel
y to
be
othe
rwis
e re
med
iate
d,
rest
orin
g de
grad
ed w
etla
nds
and
juris
dict
iona
l Adj
acen
t Are
a, a
nd
pres
ervi
ng in
per
petu
ity 7
9 ac
res
of la
nd a
long
the
Swam
p R
iver
.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-8
1
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
ther
e. A
gre
at s
ellin
g po
int,
I'm s
ure.
As d
iscu
ssed
in S
ectio
n 6.
3.7.
2, a
stu
dy c
ondu
cted
by
the
Publ
ic
Serv
ice
Com
mis
sion
of W
isco
nsin
indi
cate
s, “a
ctua
l pro
perty
val
ue
is c
ompr
ised
of a
n of
ten
com
plex
set
of d
esira
ble
and
unde
sira
ble
fact
ors,
incl
udin
g pr
oxim
ity a
nd q
ualit
y of
sch
ools
, the
at
tract
iven
ess
of th
e ho
use
and
yard
, and
acc
ess
to w
ork
and
to
loca
l am
eniti
es. T
he re
sear
ch h
as n
ot b
een
conc
lusi
ve b
ecau
se o
f th
e di
fficu
lty re
sear
cher
s ha
ve o
f acc
ount
ing
for a
ll of
the
varia
bles
. Th
e fe
wst
udie
s do
ne to
dat
e ha
ve n
ot s
how
n a
clea
r, co
nsis
tent
co
rrela
tion
betw
een
pow
er p
lant
loca
tion
and
redu
ced
prop
erty
va
lues
.”
It is
impo
rtant
to n
ote
that
pro
perty
val
ues
are
driv
en b
y a
myr
iad
of
fact
ors
whi
ch in
clud
e ex
tern
aliti
es s
uch
as th
e qu
ality
of s
choo
l sy
stem
s, p
rope
rty ta
xes,
and
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ces.
CVE
’s P
ILO
Tag
reem
entw
ill pr
ovid
e su
bsta
ntia
l rev
enue
s to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er
and
the
Dov
er U
nion
Fre
e Sc
hool
Dis
trict
whi
ch c
an b
e us
ed fo
r im
prov
ed T
own/
Scho
ol fa
cilit
ies,
exp
ande
d co
mm
unity
ser
vice
s,
and/
or lo
wer
taxe
s.
In a
dditi
on, t
he v
isua
l im
pact
ass
essm
ent p
rese
nted
in S
ectio
n 6.
2 of
the
DEI
S in
dica
ted
that
vie
ws
of th
e fa
cilit
y st
acks
will
be li
mite
d,
day
or n
ight
, due
to to
pogr
aphy
, veg
etat
ion
and
dist
ance
.M
r. G
alay
da,
Tow
n Bo
ard
…w
hen
you
talk
abo
utw
hat t
hey
prop
ose
for t
ax re
venu
e, $
2 m
illion
goes
to
the
scho
ol, a
milli
on g
oes
to th
eco
unty
, and
a m
illion
com
es to
Dov
er.
That
'sre
ally
whe
re th
ey're
at w
ith th
eir
prop
osed
bene
fits
to th
e co
mm
unity
. I
wou
ld li
ke to
see
the
tow
n be
nefit
in
som
e fo
rm o
f ele
ctric
al s
ubsi
ditio
n [s
ic].
T3-8
5As
det
aile
d in
Sec
tion
1 of
the
DEI
S an
d fu
rther
sup
porte
d in
Se
ctio
n 1
of th
is F
EIS,
the
Proj
ect w
ill ge
nera
te s
ubst
antia
l tax
re
venu
e to
the
bene
fit o
f the
loca
l com
mun
ity.
Whi
le th
e Pr
ojec
t is
a w
hole
sale
gen
erat
or, a
nd th
eref
ore
cann
ot s
ell e
lect
ricity
dire
ctly
to
the
com
mun
ity,t
he P
roje
ct’s
mor
e ef
ficie
nt te
chno
logy
will
help
di
spla
ce th
e op
erat
ion
of e
xist
ing,
less
effi
cien
t pla
nts,
yie
ldin
g su
bsta
ntia
l cos
t sav
ings
. Th
ese
savi
ngs
wer
e qu
antif
ied
in th
e ec
onom
ic d
ispa
tch
anal
ysis
pro
vide
d in
App
endi
x 1-
A of
the
DEI
S,
whi
ch fo
reca
sts
annu
al re
duct
ions
in lo
ad-w
eigh
ted
cost
s to
ser
ve
the
New
Yor
k Po
ol o
f up
to $
275
milli
on.
Com
mun
ity R
esou
rces
Page
6-8
2
Cric
ket V
alle
y E
nerg
y P
roje
ct –
Dov
er, N
Y
Fina
l Env
ironm
enta
l Im
pact
Sta
tem
ent
Tabl
e 6-
6. R
espo
nse
to C
omm
ents
–So
cioe
cono
mic
s
Auth
orSu
mm
ary
Com
men
t N
umbe
rR
espo
nse
Jurg
en
Wek
erle
, Sie
rra
Clu
b
…Th
at m
ay h
ave
othe
r dire
cons
eque
nces
in th
e pa
ymen
ts in
lieu
of
taxe
sth
at w
ill be
neg
otia
ted
loca
lly. T
he
exam
ple
in R
ockl
and
Cou
nty,
bas
ed o
n th
e lo
wer
use
,is
that
the
tow
ns o
f H
aver
stra
w a
nd S
tony
Poin
t suf
fere
d w
hen
Myr
on, t
he o
wne
r of t
hose
pla
nts,
de
clar
ed b
ankr
uptc
y an
d al
so a
ser
ies
of
reas
sess
men
ts, a
nd th
e pr
oper
ty ta
xes,
to
offs
et th
e in
com
e th
at th
e m
unic
ipal
ities
beca
me
depe
nden
t on,
do
uble
d an
d do
uble
dag
ain…
The
Tow
n of
New
burg
han
d th
e To
wn
of M
arlb
oro
in O
rang
e an
d U
lste
rCou
ntie
s su
ffere
d th
e sa
me
re-e
valu
atio
n an
dre
asse
ssm
ent b
ased
on
the
redu
ced
inco
me
from
the
Dyn
egy
plan
ts,
Dan
skam
mer
and
Ros
eton
,and
thei
r pr
oper
ty ta
xes
dras
tical
lyin
crea
sed
tota
lly o
ut o
f the
blu
e, to
tally
unex
pect
edly
, so
wha
teve
r is
prom
ised
to
day
may
not
be
mat
eria
lized
eve
n if
it's
been
inef
fect
for a
sho
rt pe
riod
of
time…
You
may
end
up
with
the
expe
ctat
ion
of a
ll ki
nds
of in
com
e, a
ll ki
nds
of b
enef
its, t
hat m
ay n
ever
m
ater
ializ
e…
T3-9
2Th
e Pr
ojec
t will
prov
ide
loca
l and
regi
onal
eco
nom
ic a
nd
envi
ronm
enta
l ben
efits
by
addi
ng te
mpo
rary
and
per
man
ent j
obs
and
by re
usin
g a
dila
pida
ted
indu
stria
l site
in a
pro
duct
ive
and
envi
ronm
enta
lly s
ensi
tive
man
ner.
The
Proj
ect w
illal
so p
rovi
de a
lo
ng-te
rm re
venu
e so
urce
for t
he D
over
sch
ools
, the
Tow
n of
D
over
and
Dut
ches
s C
ount
y th
roug
hco
ntrib
utio
ns to
the
tax
base
an
d co
mm
unity
ben
efits
.
The
nego
tiate
d ta
x ag
reem
ent i
s de
sign
ed s
peci
fical
ly to
avo
id th
e si
tuat
ions
refe
renc
ed in
New
burg
h an
d M
arlb
oro.
CVE
pro
pose
s a
tax
agre
emen
t tha
t wou
ld p
rovi
de s
tead
y, e
scal
atin
g pa
ymen
ts
over
a 3
0-ye
ar p
erio
d w
hich
pro
vide
s re
venu
e ce
rtain
ty to
the
Tow
n of
Dov
er a
nd th
e D
over
Uni
on F
ree
Scho
ol D
istri
ct.
Community Resources Page 6-83
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
6.4 Conclusions
The Project will undergo local Special Use Permit review by the Town of Dover Town Board to confirm consistency with the Town’s Master Plan and with the site’s zoning designation and continued industrial use. No adverse effect related to land use or zoning is anticipated to result from the Project. Rather, the Project represents re-use of a dilapidated site to provide economic development consistent with its zoning. The Project Development Area has long been in industrial use, is well buffered from residential areas, and is compatible with the present character of the community.
Views of the Project will be well screened by natural buffers from most locations. The Project will result in taller structures than currently exist at the site, however, views of the Project will be well screened by intervening topography and vegetation from most locations. Small portions of the Project may be visible above and through the tree line, particularly at high elevations east of the Project.
Construction traffic volumes will require mitigation measure to be implemented at the Project access drive with Route 22. Long-term impacts on local traffic patterns will be insignificant, based on the discrete number of permanent employee and other trips anticipated to occur and the direct access from a state highway.
Project layout and design has carefully considered sound attenuation, and the Project will comply with applicable state and local noise standards at all off-site properties, with the exception of the Metro-North railroad line. No long-term significant effect on noise is anticipated from operation of the Project.
No measureable effects from electric and magnetic fields are anticipated from operation of the Project. All new electrical interconnection lines are located within the Project Development Area, and no substantial change to the existing system is required. Electric and magnetic field levels at the edge of the cleared right-of-way for the interconnecting transmission lines will be well within guideline levels established by the NYSPSC.
Based on consultation with OPRHP, no effect to historic or archaeological resources is anticipated due to the Project. CVE has developed an Unanticipated Discovery Plan (see Appendix 6-G of the DEIS) to protect archaeological resources in the unlikely event they are encountered during Project construction.
The net short- and long-term socioeconomic effects of the Project will be positive, as the facility will not create a significant demand on public resources and infrastructure under
Community Resources Page 6-84
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
normal operations and will contribute economically to the region, both directly and indirectly. Although the lack of a formal EJ community proximate to the Project Development Area eliminates the need for detailed EJ assessment, the Project has been carefully designed such that no element of the surrounding community or region would experience significant long-term negative effect associated with its operations.
6.5 References
Athens Generating, 2003. PILOT Agreement 2003.
Dover Union Free School District, 2010. http://www.doverschools.org/
Minnesota IMPLAN Group, Inc., 2009. IMPLAN System (2008 data and software), 1725 Tower Drive West, Suite 140, Stillwater, MN 55082, www.implan.com, 2009.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Program Policy, Assessing and Mitigating Visual Impacts (July 2000) . (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/visual2000.pdf).
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Program Policy, Assessing and Mitigating Noise Impacts (November 2000) . (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/noise2000.pdf).
New York State Department of Labor, 2010a. Labor Statistics: Available Workers (July 2010). (http://www.labor.ny.gov/stats/wsearch2.asp?reg=hud Accessed July 8, 2010)
New York State Department of Labor, 2010b. Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program (June 2010).
Onofry, Craig T., Ed.D, 2009. Dover Union Free School District Superintendent, letter, 6/24/09, as reported in Dover Knolls Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Rutgers, 2006. Rutgers University Center for Urban Policy Research. Residential Demographic Multipliers (New York), June 2006. SFH detached, 3-br multiplier –0.64. (25 units X 0.64 public school children/unit = 16 students.)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2007. County Business Pattern 2007 (http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/cbpnaic/cbpdetl.pl Accessed July 8, 2010).
Community Resources Page 6-85
Cricket Valley Energy Project – Dover, NY
Final Environmental Impact Statement
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Dutchess County, NY (April 2010) (http://data.bls.gov:8080/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet;jsessionid=623024d5f5c9f4838322 Accessed July 20, 2010).
USEPA 1978. “Protective Noise Levels – Condensed Version of EPA Levels Document” USEPA 550/9-79-10, November 1978 page 11