CAPEVINCENTWINDFARMPUBLICINVOLVEMENTPROGRAM(PIP) MONTHLYTRACKINGREPORTPIPACTIVITIES Date PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity InformationProvided atPIPActivity

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray Discussionofrisktostatelisted threatenedandendangered (T&E)species

SummaryofFeedbackReceived

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback
Itemstakenunderadvisement andrevisedturbinearraywill leveragelatestdataavailable

July2012 17Jul12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithRegional6Office ofNewYorkStateDepartmentof EnvironmentalConservation (DEC)

Encouragedtousedata collectedbytheDECwithinthe projectareaaswellasdata collectedduringsurveys conductedbyCVWFtorevise layoutinrespecttolocationsof statelistedT&Especies observations Requestforturbinearray,when available,toincludespecies information

September2012 14Sep12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineers(USACE)andU.S.Fish &WildlifeService(USFWS)

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray DiscussionofrisktoT&Especies and/orprotectedspecies

17Sep12

17Sep12

PublicInvolvementPlan PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)submittedtotheNewYork DepartmentofPublicofPublic Service(DPS) Notification CVWFnotificationtoall stakeholders

Programdescribes: Consultationwithaffected agenciesandotherstakeholders Activitiesdesignedtoeducate thepublic

Encouragedtoevaluate differentoptionstominimize impactsfromproject Requestforturbinearray,when available,toincludespecies information DPSprovidedwrittencomments onOctober17,2012

Itemstakenunderadvisement andrevisedturbinearraywill evaluateoptionstominimize impact

PIPrevisedandsubmittedto DPSonNovember16,2012

NotificationofPIPsubmittal to DPS

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17Sep12

PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity
PublicEducation Projectnewsletterdistributedto allstakeholders

InformationProvided atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdate OverviewoftheArticle10 permittingprocess ProjectTeamContact information

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray Summaryofculturalresources studiescompletedtodate

SummaryofFeedbackReceived

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback

28Sep12

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithOfficeofParks, RecreationandHistoric Preservation(OPRHP)

Requestforconsolidated reporting/studies Requestforrevisedviewshed analysistoaddresslatest turbine Recommend0.5mile transmissionlineAPE RecommendincorporatingNew YorkArchaeologicalCouncil Standards(1994)intoworkplan forarcheologicalsurveywork Recommendengagingthe OnondagaNationearlyinthe consultationprocess

Consolidatedreportswillbe prepared Revisedviewshedanalysistobe completedusinglatestturbine heightanda1mile,insteadofa 0.5mile,transmissionlineAPE NewYorkArchaeological CouncilStandards(1994)willbe incorporatedintoworkplanfor archaeologicalsurveys Projectsitevisitundertakenby FaithkeeperandSection106 representativefortheOnondaga Nation

Sept12

StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek October2012 18Oct12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithNewYork DepartmentofPublicService (DPS)

ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray DiscussedPIPplancomments Opportunitytoseekclarityon someelementsofArticle10 Process

Providedclarificationon commentssubmittedon originalPIPsubmission Reinforcedimportanceof engagementwithall stakeholders

PIPrevisedandsubmittedto DPSon11/16/2012 CVWFcontinuestopursuea comprehensivestakeholder engagementprocessconsistent withtherequirementsofPIP

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23Oct12

PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity
StakeholderParticipation PublicMeetingwithCape VincentTownandPlanning Boards,TownofLymeBoard

Oct12

StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek November2012 1Nov12 Notification CVWFBusinessDeveloper notificationtoallstakeholders 7Nov12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithOPRHP,DECand DPS

InformationProvided atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearraySolicited inputandquestionsfromthe localelectedofficialsofCape VincentandLyme Outlinedhistoricandfuture publicoutreachactivities includingannouncementof dedicatedprojectwebsite DescribedtheArticle10 process,howstakeholderswill beabletoparticipateinthepre applicationandthecertification andcomplianceprocesses Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets

SummaryofFeedbackReceived
BoardMembersaskedQuestions regarding: Proposedprojectlayout Pasthistoryofthedevelopment process Currentzoninglaws TheArticle10process

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback ContinuetoengagewithTowns tosolicitconstructivefeedback

NotificationfdetailsofOpen HousemeetingonNovember10

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray DiscussedProposedVisual ImpactAssessment(VIA) Protocol

Reviewedvisualpoliciesforthe NYSDECVisualPolicyandDPS Article10requirements DECandDPSrequestVIAand assessmentofhistoric architecturetobeaddressed together Outreachforvisualsimulation

Proposedprotocoladdresses boththeDPSandtheDEC policiesandrecommendations willbeincorporatedintorevised VisualImpactAssessment Protocolandwillbeprovidedin PSSforpubliccomment

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PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity

InformationProvided atPIPActivity

SummaryofFeedbackReceived
locationsshouldincludeinput fromhostmunicipalities Selectedsimulationlocations thatwerepreviouslysimulated fortheSt.LawrenceWindFarm andCapeVincentWindFarm shouldbeincluded VillageofCapeVincenthas identifiedseverallocalaccess pointsitdeemstobesignificant andscenic Suggestedreviewing applicabilityofpolicies19,23, 24,25,26 Includedirectandindirect impactstowaterquality ReviewapplicableLocal WaterfrontRevitalization Programs,e.g.,CapeVincent ReviewedArticle10 requirementsincludinglevelof detailandformatforthe informationprovided Recommendmeetingtodiscuss potentialEnvironmentalJustice area,ifapplicable RequestedPhase1AandPhase 1Breportsaspackage,when available Expressedinterestinhaving archaeologicalmonitorpresent whenconstructionistotake placenearareaspreviously assessedasbeingsensitivefor culturalresources

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback

8Nov12

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithDepartmentof State(DOS)

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ClarityrequestedofApplicable StateCoastalPolicies

Recommendationswillbe incorporatedintoproposed CoastalZoneConsistency Analysis

8Nov12

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithDEC

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ClarityrequestedofApplicable StatePermits

Meetingtobescheduledwith NYSDECOfficeofEnvironmental Justice,ifapplicable

9Nov12

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithOnondagaNation

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray Summaryofculturalresources studiescompletedtodate

Reportswillbesentto OnondagaNationaspackage, whenavailable

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PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity

10Nov12 StakeholderConsultation/Pre applicationActivity OpenHouseMeetingatCape VincentRecreationPark Inordertoencourageasmany stakeholdersaspossibleto attend,newspaper advertisementspublicizingthe OpenHouseMeetingwere placedin: PennySaver/WatertownDaily Times/ThousandIslandSun Theinformationwasalsoplaced onYNNsonlinecommunity calendarandFoxNews Watertownsonlinecommunity calendar 19Nov12 EstablishmentofDedicated ProjectWebsite LaunchofdedicatedCape VincentWindFarmWebsite: www.capevincentwindfarm.com

InformationProvided atPIPActivity About BP ProjectOverviewincluding proposedturbinearray Article10Process IntervenorFundsforMunicipal andLocalParties EconomicBenefits BPSafetyStandards Sound HowWindTurbinesWork TurbineTransportation Transmission

SummaryofFeedbackReceived
Desiretolearnmoreaboutthe Article10processand intervenorfunds Furtherunderstandingofthe proposedlayout

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback Informationalboardsand Projectfactsheetsfromthe eventwerepostedonthe ProjectWebsite AnArticle10workshoptobe heldinCapeVincentin December2012andafollowup intervenorfundingworkshopto beheldinJanuary2013 ProjectmappostedtoWebsite ProjectmaplocatedatCape VincentWindFarmproject office

ContactinformationforCVWF (email,phonenumberand mailingaddress) Linksto: o DPSArticle10Public InformationCoordinator o SitingBoardhomepage o Casespecificdocuments IntervenorFundingprocess (includingdollaramountsof fundingavailableforeachphase oftheProject) Projectspecificinformation MapoftheproposedProject

AsofendofFebruary2013, therehavebeenover1,000 uniquevisitorstothewebsite

ProjectWebsiteupdated regularlytoprovideinformation onpreapplicationactivitiesto encouragestakeholdersto participateattheearliest opportunity.E.g.Advertising PublicEducationWorkshopon Article10permittingprocess

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PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity

19Nov12 Notification CVWFnotificationtoall stakeholders 28Nov12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithTheodoreKusnierz, DirectorintheofficeofSenator PattyRitchie 28Nov12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithAssemblywoman AddieRussell Nov12 StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek

InformationProvided atPIPActivity Schedulefor: o Dates,timesandlocations ofinpersonoutreach events o Keymilestones NotificationofPIPfiling

SummaryofFeedbackReceived

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray

Recommendationtocontinueto engagewithallstakeholders

Continuetoengagewithalllocal stakeholderstosolicit constructivefeedback

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray

Recommendationtocontinueto engagewithallstakeholders

Continuetoengagewithalllocal stakeholderstosolicit constructivefeedback

Projectstatusupdate includingproposedturbine array ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets OpenHousemeeting displayboards Recommendminimizing impactstofarmersbysiting infrastructureinlocationsthat avoidthecreationofun farmableareas Guidelineshavebeenutilizedin designinglatestprojectlayout andrecommendations providedwillbefactoredinto futureprojectlayoutrevisions

December2012 5Dec12 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithNewYorkState DepartmentofAgriculture& Markets

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray Overviewofturbinearrayin relationtoDepartmentof Agriculture&Markets

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PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity

5Dec12

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithNewYorkState EnergyResearch&Development Authority(NYSERDA)

InformationProvided atPIPActivity GuidelinesforAgricultural MitigationforWindPower Projects Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray

SummaryofFeedbackReceived

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback

5Dec12

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithNewYork DepartmentofTransportation (DOT)

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray Overviewofproposedwind farmequipmentdeliveryand constructionroutes

6Dec12

Preapplicationactivity SummaryofArticle10Process including: PublicEducationalWorkshopon o PreApplicationPhaseand theArticle10permittingprocess thePreliminaryScoping Statement Inordertoencourageasmany o ApplicationPhase stakeholdersaspossibleto o AdministrativeHearingand attendthepreapplication DiscoveryPhase activity,newspaper o RecommendedDecision advertisementspublicizingthe Phase Workshopwereplacedin: o SitingBoardDecisionPhase o CompliancePhase WatertownDailyTimes25Nov ThousandIslandSun28Nov Theinformationwasalsoplaced onYNNsonlinecommunity calendar,theFoxNews Watertownsonlinecommunity calendar,anddetailedonthe CVWFwebsite

General questionsaskedaboutthe project: Providedinformationaboutthe procurementprocess Encouragetheprojectto leverageNYgoodsandservices ProjectwouldneedDOT permit(s)forroadimprovement andparkingpermit(s) Projecttoconsiderloadsfor postedandunpostedbridges Desiretolearnmoreaboutthe Article10permittingprocess

ContinuetoengageNYSERDA asprojectadvancesthrough permittingprocess Projectwillcontinueto evaluateNYgoodsandservices aspartoftheProject ContinuetoengageDOTand Countyasprojectadvances throughpermittingprocess

Addedalinktoprojectwebsite thatconnectstoDPSwebsiteon Article10FAQs

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PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity

12Dec12 PublicEducation Secondprojectnewsletter distributedtoallstakeholders

Dec12

StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek

InformationProvided atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdate Launchofdedicatedproject Website SummaryofOpenHouse Meeting SummaryofArticle10 Workshop ContactinformationforProject Team Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets OpenHousemeetingdisplay boards
NotificationofIntervenor FundingWorkshoptobeheld onJanuary23,2013

SummaryofFeedbackReceived

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback

January2013 15Jan13 Notification CVWFnotificationtoall stakeholders 22Jan13 StakeholderParticipation PublicMeetingwithCape VincentTownandPlanning Boards,TownofLymeBoard

Identifyspecificissuesand solicitinput Reviewofstudiescompletedto date Reviewoflocallawsand ordinancesthattheSitingBoard coldelectnottoapply Disseminateinformationand gatherinformationtoassistin thePIPprocess,PSSdocument andArticle10application

Identifyconcernsregarding potentialadverse environmentalimpacts, recommendedstudies,and otherissues

Itemstakenunderadvisement andwillbeaddressedinPSS submittal Copiesofrequestedmaterialsto beprovided ContinuetoengagewithTowns tosolicitconstructivefeedback

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22Jan13

PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity
StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithVillageofCape VincentBoardandTownofCape VincentliaisontoVillage

23Jan13

Preapplicationactivity PublicEducationalWorkshopon theArticle10IntervenorFunding process Inordertoencourageasmany stakeholdersaspossibleto attendthepreapplication activity,newspaper advertisementspublicizingthe Workshopwereplacedin: WatertownDailyTimes ThousandIslandSun Pennysaver Theinformationwasalsoplaced onYNNsonlinecommunity calendar,theFoxNews Watertownsonlinecommunity calendar,anddetailedonthe CVWFwebsite

InformationProvided SummaryofFeedbackReceived atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdateincluding Questionsregarding: proposedturbinearray Proposedprojectlayout Importanceofpublicoutreach Pasthistoryofthedevelopment HowtoparticipateintheArticle process 10process Currentzoninglaws DescriptionofIntervenor TheArticle10process Funding Descriptionofgoalsofoutreach Solicitedinputandquestions fromtheVillageBoardand TownofCapeVincentBoard memberservingasliaisonto Village Explainpreapplicationand Desiretolearnmoreaboutthe applicationintervenorfunding IntervenorFundingprocess Explainwhoiseligible Discusstheprocess Answerquestionsaboutthe intervenorfundingprocess

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback Copiesofrequestedmaterialsto beprovided,includingcopiesof revisedPIP ContinuetoengagewithVillage tosolicitconstructivefeedback

Descriptionofgoalsofoutreach Workshoppresentation materialsaddedtotheproject website

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23Jan13

PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity
StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithTownofCape VincentFireDepartment,Town SupervisorofCapeVincent,and PlanningBoardChairmanof CapeVincent StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek

InformationProvided SummaryofFeedbackReceived atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdateincluding Teamwillrequiretrainingbefore proposedturbinearray constructionstartupandclose coordinationtoensureabilityto Informationregardingthe respond Article10permittingprocess Discussfireandsafetymeasures andequipment/resources availabletoaddress
Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets OpenHousemeetingdisplay boards Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray Discussionofpotential significantadversehealth impacts Looktocurrentscientific literaturefordetermining potentialhealthimpacts Projectwillneedpost constructionnoiseevaluation studyperformedtoestablish conformancewithoperational noisedesigngoals

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback Itemstakenunderadvisement ContinuetoengagewithTown ofCapeVincentFireDepartment tosolicitconstructivefeedback Schedulefollowupmeetingwith Countyrespondersforbroader discussion

Jan13

February2013 05Feb13 StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithNewYork DepartmentofHealth(DOH)

05Feb13

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithOPRHP

Projectstatusupdate Updateonmeetingwith OnondagaNation Discussionregardingapproach forculturalstudies

OPRHPwouldneedtoseea workplanoutliningproposed fieldeffort,whichshouldbe coordinatedwithOnondaga Nation

CVWF willreviewcurrent scientificliteraturein determiningpotentialhealth impacts Projectwillperformpost constructionnoiseevaluation studytoestablishconformance withoperationalnoisedesign goals ContinuetoengageDOHas projectadvancesthrough permittingprocess CVWFwilldevelopaworkplan forproposedarchaeological fieldwork,whichwillbe coordinatedwithOnondaga Nation

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06Feb13

PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity
StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithJeffersonCounty FarmBureau

InformationProvided atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray QuestionsregardingtheArticle 10permittingprocess

SummaryofFeedbackReceived
RecognitionofbenefitsCVWF wouldprovidetofarmers JeffersonCountyFarmBureau wouldliketobekeptuptodate onprojectactivities Teamwillrequiretraining beforeconstructionstartand closecoordinationtoensure abilitytorespond

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback Providedwebsiteinformation JeffersonCountyFarmBureau tobeaddedtostakeholder mailinglist

06Feb13

StakeholderConsultation MeetingwithTownofLymeFire Department

Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray QuestionregardingtheArticle 10permittingprocess Discussfireandsafetymeasures andequipment/resources availabletoaddress Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets OpenHousemeetingdisplay boards

Items takenunderadvisement ContinuetoengagewithTown ofLymeFireDepartmentto solicitconstructivefeedback Schedulefollowupmeeting withCountyrespondersfor broaderdiscussion

Feb13 StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek

Ongoing Onlineemailaddress provides opportunitytoreceivefeedback Ongoing CapeVincentWindFarm projectwebsite: www.capevincentwindfarm.com Encourageprojecttoprovide energylocallyratherthaninto theNewYorkStategrid Desiretostayinformedand becomepartoflistserve Photosonwebsitecouldbe misleading OpenHouseeventwas informativeandinspirational Localmeetingsandeventsas wellasmapsprovidedhave beenhelpful Thoseseekingtobeaddedto thelistservehavebeenadded Photosonwebsitehavebeen labeledtoprovideclarity Responsestomaterial commentsreceivedwillbecome partofFrequentlyAsked Questionsdocumenttobe postedonthewebsite

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PublicInvolvementProgram (PIP)Activity
StakeholderConsultation/Public Education CapeVincentProjectOfficeopen onTuesday/ThursdayandFriday eachweek

Ongoing

InformationProvided atPIPActivity Projectstatusupdateincluding proposedturbinearray ProjectFactSheet TheArticle10permitting processfactsheets OpenHousemeetingdisplay boards

SummaryofFeedbackReceived

SummaryofActionsTaken inResponsetoFeedback

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