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MDEP | 11.13.2019 | 11657.006
November 13, 2019
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Attn: Jessica Damon
106 Hogan Road
Bangor, ME 04401
Re: Silver Maple Wind Project | Proposed Wind Power Facility, Clifton, Maine
Dear Jessica:
We are in receipt of your email messaged dated 11/6/2019 regarding the completeness review of
the above noted application. The following, and attached information, represents the response to
your questions and requests:
1. Signed application Form – We reviewed the original submitted information and we believe all
the applications were signed properly. We have attached copies of the signed signature
pages in the event you did not receive them.
2. Expectation of the typical viewer – The applicant has considered the visual impact at the
scenic resource of the state or national significance (SRSNS) from the typical viewer at each
of these locations. The applicant has contacted the visual impact professional and a full report
further describing Chapter 382(3)(D) is being prepared and will be submitted on or before
11/18/2019.
3. Permit-By-Rule application for stream crossing – A completed PBR application is attached
for the proposed intermittent drainage crossing associated with the project.
4. Evidence of Fire Response – Attached is a letter from the Town of Eddington Fire Chief
indicating their department will respond to any fire issues at the project site.
5. Evidence of power purchase – As described in the submitted application, the Silver Maple
Wind Project has not fully contracted a power purchase agreement for the energy that will be
produced by the project. SWEB Development USA, LLC plans to continue to explore options
for energy sales in the area of Northern Maine and Southern New England with one or more
counterparties. The project will also sell renewable energy credits (RECs) within New
England. At this time SWEB Development USA, LLC has not finalized either of these
agreements. Generally, these agreements require an approved project with determined
generation rates.
MDEP | 11.13.2016 | 10559.002 | Page 2
6. Discussions of Safety Setback Distances – The proposed project will meet the required safety
setback distances. As described in the application the maximum tower will be 117 meters
(384 feet) and the blades are 68 meters (223 feet). A safety setback of 607 feet has been
shown on the attached plan sheet 102.
If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please feel free to contact us at
any time.
Sincerely,
CES, Inc.
Tim Brochu, Project Manager
Senior Vice President
TB/
Enc.
FORM A PAGE 2
IMPORTANT: IF THE SIGNATURE BELOW IS NOT THE APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE, ATTACH LETTER OF AGENT AUTHORIZATION SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT.
By signing below the applicant (or authorized agent), certifies that he or she has read and understood the following :
CERTIFICATIONS / SIGNATURES
"I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined the information submitted in this document and all attachments thereto and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the information is true, accurate, and complete. I am aware there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment. I authorize the Department to enter the property that is the subject of this application, at reasonable hours, including buildings, structures or conveyances on the property, to determine the accuracy of any information provided herein.
Further, I hereby authorize the DEP to send me an electronically signed decision on the license I am applying for with this application by emailing the decision to the electronic address located on the front page of this application (see #5 for the applicant and #10 for the agent)”..
Signed:__________________________________ Title___________________________Date:_________________________
Notice of Intent to Comply with Maine Construction General Permit
With this Site Law application form and my signature, I am filing notice of my intent to carry out work which meets the requirements of the Maine Construction General Permit (MCGP). I have read and will comply with all of the MCGP standards.
If this form is not being signed by the landowner or lessee of the property, attach documentation showing authorization to sign.
Signed_________________________________________Date:_______________________
NOTE: You must file a MCGP Notice of Termination (Form K) within 20 days of completing permanent stabilization of the project site.
CERTIFICATION
The person responsible for preparing this application and/or attaching pertinent site and design information hereto, by
signing below, certifies that the application for development approval is complete and accurate to the best of his/her
knowledge.
Signature: ______________________________ Re/Cert/Lic No.: ____________________________
Engineer __________________________________
Name (print): __________________________ Geologist __________________________________
Soil Scientist _______________________________
Date: __________________________________ Land Surveyor _____________________________
Site Evaluator ______________________________
Active Member of the Maine Bar _______________
Professional Landscape Architect ______________
Other _____________________________________
Michael CareyDevelopment Manager - SWEB Development USA, LLC
Oct 03, 2019
Michael Carey Oct 03, 2019
SWEB | 11.13.2019 | 11657.004
Brief Project Description:
The proposed stream crossing will include replacement and extension of two existing 24” culverts
located within the existing gravel site access roadway. The natural resource investigations
included in the application determined that this drainage would be considered, and intermittent
drainage and the area does not include any associated wetland areas. The channel exhibits
conditions which indicate that it is dry for the most part of the year. The proposed culverts will be
installed in the same location as the existing and will be extended to encompass proposed
roadway fill slopes. The total length of the new culverts will be less than 75 feet and the installation
will be installed between July 14 and October 2 of the calendar year.
Directions to the site:
The proposed crossing will be located at approximately station 3+70 of access roadway 2 as
shown on the site location application drawings. To access the site, turn right onto the springy
Pond Road from route 180. Travel approximately one mile and turn right into a gravel road which
runs through an active gravel pit. Stay on gravel road for approximately 2.25 miles and site is
approximately 400 feet in a straight line from the roadway turn to the Pisgah Mountain Wind Farm.
CROSSING
SOURCE:
U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC QUADRANGLE
Terrain N
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M
aptech 800-627-7236
SILVER MAPLE WIND ENERGY PROJECT
CLIFTON, MAINE
2019-11-13
11657.006
CHEMO POND
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DelawareThe First State
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5606821 8315 Authentication: 203459119
SR# 20196666416 Date: 08-22-19You may verify this certificate online at corp.delaware.gov/authver.shtml
I, JEFFREY W. BULLOCK, SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT "SWEB DEVELOPMENT USA, LLC" IS
DULY FORMED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND IS IN GOOD
STANDING AND HAS A LEGAL EXISTENCE NOT HAVING BEEN CANCELLED OR
REVOKED SO FAR AS THE RECORDS OF THIS OFFICE SHOW AND IS DULY
AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN FILED:
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION, FILED THE NINETEENTH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2014, AT 1:41 O`CLOCK P.M.
AND I DO HEREBY FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE AFORESAID
CERTIFICATE IS THE ONLY PAPER OF RECORD, THE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY IN QUESTION NOT HAVING FILED AN AMENDMENT NOR HAVING
MADE ANY CHANGE WHATSOEVER IN THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS FILED.
AND I DO HEREBY FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE ANNUAL TAXES HAVE
BEEN PAID TO DATE.
Exhibit 3.2
EddinI±&ffl906 Main Road Eddington, Maine 04428
May 20, 2019
Mr. Paul FullerSilver Maple Wind Farm129 7th St.Bangor, ME
Dear Mr. Fuller,
It was a pleasure to meet with you on April 22nd and discuss the Pisgch Mountain Phase 2project. As a result of our discussion I have noted the following:
i. Vehicle access to the facility is sufficicnt to enable us to safely get an ambulance or fireapparatus to all portions of the site. This is with the assumption that the roadways aremaintained, inclusive of snow removal during the winter.
2. It is our understanding that whenever work is being done inside or on top of the wind towersthataminimum3-personcrewwillbeworking.All3workerswillbetrainedinhighanglerescue and will have all the equipment necessary to successfully affect a technical rescuefrom any of the towers. This essentially eliminates the need for our department and ourmutual aid departments to obtain high angle rescue equipment and technical training. Withthatanangementinplaceourresponsibilityforpatientcare,intheeventofanincident,willbegin at the base door of the tower.
3. In the event that an incident dces occur which requires technical resources from another firedepartmentorprivateentitySilverMapleWindFarmwi]lassumeresponsibilityforallfinancia] costs incurred.
4. Within the next 2 years, when your persormel re-certify in high angle rescue, we would beinterestedinsendingacoupleofourfirefighterswithyoutoincreaseourfamiliaritywiththewind tower safety and rescue systems.
5. We will continue to have access for our personnel and personnel from our mutual aiddepartmentstoconductfaniliarizationtrainingatthesite.Anygatekeysthatyoumayprovide us will be kept secured in our fire apparatus.
6. Any calls for medical or fire emergencies will be made to the Penobscot RegionalCommunications Center in Bangor at 945-4636.
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7. You have provided us with contact information for other Vestas persormel who could assistus in the event of an emergency, but who work at other sites, including the O&M Team atBull Hill. This infomation has been forwarded to the Penobscot County RegionalCommunications Center in Banger.
Contacts in the event of an emergency are:
I. Paul Fuller, Manager Pisgch Mountain LLC{207)941-9891pttull.``dl!L`r{{`i+i.c`,li'jc`cl{)iLi{`!ttll{-.eil•, ~ -r`--~ ...,- ~-,~-. ` .,-, `J .--,--
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3. Nick DurlingSWEB Operations{902)818-7519
4. Justin Picard, Lead TechnicianBull Hill and Hancock(207) 460-6213
I would note that since construction of the wind turbines began at Pisgch Mountain theEddington Fire Department has not received a single call for assistance.
With the above items agreed upon I am satisfied that the Eddington Fire Department will be ableto respond to and address any emergency situation at Pisgah Mountain. Should you have any questionsor concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
We look forward to working with you in the future.
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COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS, BOOK 11762, PAGE 317, CLIFTON,
MAINE." PLAN CREATED BY PLISGA & DAY LAND SURVEYORS. PLAN
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DOCUMENTS REFERENCED ON THIS PLAN ARE RECORDED IN PENOBSCOT COUNTY
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1 3 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
1 6PAGNOZZI, SHANE T.
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LAUGHN A., DRILLEN (LIVING)
2 4HEFFERNAN, JAMES
2 5GARY M. POMEROY LOGGING, LLC
2 15-5WILLIAM, JOHN M.
2 14WILLIAM, JOHN M.
2 15WILLIAMS, JOHN M.
4 1DOUGHERTY, MARGARET
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4 4CAMPBELL, JR., JOHN
4 6MCLAUGHLIN, BRUCE C.
4 9INGERSON, GETCHELL
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4 17WILLIAMS, JOHN M.
4 8CARR, JAMES F.
4 10EMERY, ROBBIE J.
4 11CARLE, PHYLLIS A.
4 12KINGSBURY, DOREEN M.
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SENTER, EDNA (TRUSTEE)
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5 28JELLISON, BRIAN M.
5 2-2-21DAMON, STEVEN, A.
5 2-2-2ADAMS, PHILIP L.
5 2-2-3ADAMS, DAVID
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5 7CUNNINGHAM, DAKOTA A.
5 2-1GRAMMATCO, THOMAS J.
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5 20 TOWN OF CLIFTON
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5 22SPAULDING, ELIZABETH
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5 26-1OAKES, ETHEL A.
5 26-2COLLINS, LAURENE
5 30-1GATES, CHAD P.
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7 10CHEEVER, JESSICA ANN
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7 9NICHOLSON, TRAVIS N.
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15 2OAKES, ETHEL
15 3QUERY, ADRIAN D.
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15 7PAGELS, STEVEN
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15 11HEFFERNAN, JAMES
15 12BROCHU, CHRISTOPHER J.
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15 15POMROY, SYLVIA M.
15 16LEATHERS, DAVID R.
15 17CHAPMAN, DANIEL & NANCY
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15 19SIEBER, JOHN & PAMELA
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15 21FARRAR, DAVID & JULIE
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15 23LAVERTUE, GALEN & JULIE
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MACLAREN, MAHLON A. (FAMILY TRUST)
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15 26IRELAND, JAMES R.
15 27MILLER, JEFFREY & LISA
15 28JELLISON, BRAIN M.
15 29WOLFE, VIRGINIA
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15 36OGDEN, MARK W.
15 37PHILBRICK, SCOTT R.
15 38ELLIS, RICHARD & JEAN
15 39CASSUM, CHRISTOPHER, MCCONNELL,
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