PG&E WaveConnect PG&E WaveConnect Humboldt Humboldt

Working GroupWorking Group

August 26, 2009August 26, 2009

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Humboldt Working Group (HWG) Humboldt Working Group (HWG) GroundrulesGroundrules

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Participate in an active and focused mannerParticipate in an active and focused manner——commit to process commit to process success.success.

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Interact with all other members respectfully.Interact with all other members respectfully.••

Communicate interests, not positions. Communicate interests, not positions.

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Be brief in communications, and be prepared. Be brief in communications, and be prepared. ••

Help involve all.Help involve all.

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Seek solutions for all.Seek solutions for all.••

Commit to a good faith effort.Commit to a good faith effort.

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Share relevant information.Share relevant information.••

Communicate effectivelyCommunicate effectively——open, frank communications with the larger open, frank communications with the larger community, community, ““notnot--forfor--attributionattribution””

to individuals in the group. to individuals in the group. ••

Attend all meetings; start on time.Attend all meetings; start on time.

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Keep cell phones on silent.Keep cell phones on silent.

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Facilitator ResponsibilitiesFacilitator Responsibilities

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Maintain a neutral position as project issues are discussed.Maintain a neutral position as project issues are discussed.••

Help the group accomplish its objectives.Help the group accomplish its objectives.

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Help guide the discussion. Help guide the discussion. ••

Enforce participant ground rules.Enforce participant ground rules.

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Help involve all.Help involve all.••

Ask Ask ““whywhy””

to clarify interests.to clarify interests.

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Ensure a smooth process.Ensure a smooth process.••

Retain confidential information as confidential to individual Retain confidential information as confidential to individual participants.participants.

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Manage time.Manage time.••

Track actions, next steps, deadlines.Track actions, next steps, deadlines.

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Meeting ObjectivesMeeting Objectives

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Review recent activitiesReview recent activities••

HWG to provide input on the site for the WaveConnect HWG to provide input on the site for the WaveConnect Hydrokinetic Pilot ProjectHydrokinetic Pilot Project

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Introduce FERCIntroduce FERC••

HWG to provide input on the Wave Energy Conversion HWG to provide input on the Wave Energy Conversion (WEC) device criteria (WEC) device criteria

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Set priority topics for discussion on adaptive Set priority topics for discussion on adaptive management and monitoringmanagement and monitoring

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Identify next stepsIdentify next steps

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AgendaAgenda

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I. I. Light Supper/Snacks .Light Supper/Snacks .……………………………………....……………………....…………………….5:30 p.m. .5:30 p.m. ––

6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.••

II. II. Introductions, Review Agenda & Groundrules Introductions, Review Agenda & Groundrules ………………...6:00 p.m. ...6:00 p.m. ––

6:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.••

III. III. Updates on Recent ActivitiesUpdates on Recent Activities………………………………………………………………....6:15 p.m. ....6:15 p.m. ––

6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.••

IV. IV. Review Site Selection SubcommitteeReview Site Selection Subcommittee’’s Recommendations Recommendation……………………………………………………. . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6:30 p.m. ..6:30 p.m. ––

7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.••

V. V. Introduction of FERC Introduction of FERC …………………………………………..………………………………..………….7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. ––

7:15 p.m.7:15 p.m.••

VI. VI. Review HWG ScheduleReview HWG Schedule…………………………………………..……………………..………………..7:15 p.m. ..7:15 p.m. ––

7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.••

VII. VII. Review WEC Selection Criteria Input ..Review WEC Selection Criteria Input ..……………………..………….....7:30 p.m. .....7:30 p.m. ––

8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.••

VIII. VIII. Review Resource Topics for Impact Analysis and Adaptive ManagemeReview Resource Topics for Impact Analysis and Adaptive Management and nt and MonitoringMonitoring……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. ––

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IX. IX. Next Steps, Adjourn Next Steps, Adjourn ……………………………………....………………………………........……... 8:45 p.m. ... 8:45 p.m. ––

9:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.

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Preliminary PermitPreliminary Permit

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Federal Energy Regulatory Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted Commission (FERC) granted WaveConnectWaveConnect’’s Preliminary s Preliminary Permit on March 12, 2008Permit on March 12, 2008

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FERC granted PG&E Preliminary FERC granted PG&E Preliminary Permit amendment which Permit amendment which significantly reduces study area significantly reduces study area to lie within State waters.to lie within State waters.

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FERC licensing process is better FERC licensing process is better known and has commercial known and has commercial advantagesadvantages

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FERC approved on July 31, 2009FERC approved on July 31, 2009

Current PG&E Permit FilingCurrent PG&E Permit Filing

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Site Alternatives IdentificationSite Alternatives Identification

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Site selection criteria:Site selection criteria:––

Near existing substation or highNear existing substation or high--voltage transmission linevoltage transmission line

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Minimize cable bundle distanceMinimize cable bundle distance

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Minimize onshore trenching or drillingMinimize onshore trenching or drilling

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Minimize impact to sensitive resourcesMinimize impact to sensitive resources

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Minimize impact on existing ocean usesMinimize impact on existing ocean uses

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Facilitates community collateral benefitsFacilitates community collateral benefits

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Site Alternatives EvaluationSite Alternatives Evaluation

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Evaluation criteria:Evaluation criteria:––

Siting feasibilitySiting feasibility

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Cost to rate payerCost to rate payer

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Environmental considerationsEnvironmental considerations

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Compatibility with existing usesCompatibility with existing uses

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Community collateral benefitsCommunity collateral benefits

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Alternatives ConsideredAlternatives Considered

CABLE LANDING ALTERNATIVES

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HWG Siting Subcommittee DeliberationsHWG Siting Subcommittee Deliberations

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Onshore Sites Eliminated (many reasons, highlights Onshore Sites Eliminated (many reasons, highlights below)below)––

Redwood Gun ClubRedwood Gun Club ––

Long trenching/HDD through sensitive habitat, Long trenching/HDD through sensitive habitat, long transmission neededlong transmission needed

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Manila Community CenterManila Community Center ––

Disturbance to scenic and sensitive Disturbance to scenic and sensitive habitathabitat

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Dog RanchDog Ranch ––

Conflicting residential development plansConflicting residential development plans––

HBMWD Booster StationHBMWD Booster Station ––

Disturbance to scenic and sensitive Disturbance to scenic and sensitive habitathabitat

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HWG Siting Subcommittee ConsensusHWG Siting Subcommittee Consensus

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Ocean Site ConsensusOcean Site Consensus––

Northern most option preferred by fishing and surfing community:Northern most option preferred by fishing and surfing community:oo Least obstructs fishingLeast obstructs fishingoo Minimizes fishing operating costsMinimizes fishing operating costsoo Minimizes fishing boat navigation conflictsMinimizes fishing boat navigation conflictsoo Distance from surfing sitesDistance from surfing sites

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Landfall Site ConsensusLandfall Site Consensus––

Onshore Sites Still Under ConsiderationOnshore Sites Still Under Considerationoo Manila Comm. Service Dist. Water Treatment FacilityManila Comm. Service Dist. Water Treatment Facilityoo Freshwater Mill Outfall Freshwater Mill Outfall oo HBMWD Water Tank Overflow HBMWD Water Tank Overflow oo Fairhaven SubstationFairhaven Substation

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Submarine Cable Routing ConsensusSubmarine Cable Routing Consensus−−

Northern ocean site, southern landfill siteNorthern ocean site, southern landfill site−−

Cable run is longer, more expensiveCable run is longer, more expensive−−

Consensus: cable sea floor surface lay, trenched shore landingConsensus: cable sea floor surface lay, trenched shore landing

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Siting Consensus

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Cable Landing Alternative:Cable Landing Alternative: HBWWD Water Tank OverflowHBWWD Water Tank Overflow

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Cable Landing Alternative:Cable Landing Alternative: MCSD Water Treatment FacilityMCSD Water Treatment Facility

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Cable Landing Alternative:Cable Landing Alternative: Fairhaven SubstationFairhaven Substation

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Cable Landing Alternative:Cable Landing Alternative: Fresh Water OutfallFresh Water Outfall

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Introduction of FERCIntroduction of FERC

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HWG ScheduleHWG ScheduleJuly 20, 2009July 20, 2009••

Operating ProtocolsOperating Protocols

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Site Selection (onshore and offshore)Site Selection (onshore and offshore)

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Wave Energy Devices Criteria Wave Energy Devices Criteria

August 26August 26thth

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Finalize Operating Protocols (unless completed in July)Finalize Operating Protocols (unless completed in July)

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Resource Topics for Impact Analysis and Adaptive Management and Resource Topics for Impact Analysis and Adaptive Management and Monitoring Monitoring Selection (prioritize topics to cover)Selection (prioritize topics to cover)

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Adaptive Management, Monitoring Topic Review, Expert Panel, DiscAdaptive Management, Monitoring Topic Review, Expert Panel, Discussionussion

October 5October 5thth

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Adaptive Management, Monitoring Topics Review, Expert Panel, DisAdaptive Management, Monitoring Topics Review, Expert Panel, Discussioncussion

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HWG Schedule ContinuedHWG Schedule ContinuedNovember 2November 2ndnd

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Adaptive Management, Monitoring Topics Review, Expert Panel, DisAdaptive Management, Monitoring Topics Review, Expert Panel, Discussion cussion

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WEC Device Selection UpdateWEC Device Selection Update

December 2December 2ndnd

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Adaptive Management, Monitoring Topics Review, Expert Panel, DisAdaptive Management, Monitoring Topics Review, Expert Panel, Discussion cussion

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Update on Device SelectionUpdate on Device Selection

January 6January 6thth

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Adaptive Management and MonitoringAdaptive Management and Monitoring

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Update on Device SelectionUpdate on Device Selection

February 1February 1stst

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Adaptive Management and MonitoringAdaptive Management and Monitoring

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HWG Input on HWG Input on WEC Selection CriteriaWEC Selection Criteria

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WEC device design operating depthWEC device design operating depth

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WEC device sizeWEC device size

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Anchoring/Mooring methods (3)*Anchoring/Mooring methods (3)*––

Anchoring/mooring techniques in light of the severe winterAnchoring/mooring techniques in light of the severe winter

storm effects. storm effects.

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Installation methods (1)Installation methods (1)

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Removal methodsRemoval methods

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Operation and maintenance methodsOperation and maintenance methods

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Fishing effects (4)Fishing effects (4)––

Fishing industry is very important to the Humboldt Bay CommunityFishing industry is very important to the Humboldt Bay Community..

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Navigation effects (1)Navigation effects (1)––

Potential hazards to navigation of commercial shipping, commerciPotential hazards to navigation of commercial shipping, commercial fishing fleet, and al fishing fleet, and recreational boating users off shore. recreational boating users off shore.

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Anchoring and tethering of individual and cumulative wave energyAnchoring and tethering of individual and cumulative wave energy

devices need to be devices need to be durable and strong to prevent unexpected hazard to navigation, adurable and strong to prevent unexpected hazard to navigation, a

safety issue. safety issue. ––

Ensure that the Federal navigational entrance channel to HumboldEnsure that the Federal navigational entrance channel to Humboldt Bay is free of t Bay is free of obstructions. obstructions.

* Number of HWG members who commented on this topic.* Number of HWG members who commented on this topic.

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HWG Input on HWG Input on WEC Selection Criteria ContinuedWEC Selection Criteria Continued

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Environmental effects (4)Environmental effects (4)––

One of the most important concerns for acceptance in our local cOne of the most important concerns for acceptance in our local community.ommunity.––

Assessment of environmental impacts under NEPA/CEQA and the EndaAssessment of environmental impacts under NEPA/CEQA and the Endangered Species ngered Species Act is important. Act is important.

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Benthic/water column/surface ocean environment impacts and on shBenthic/water column/surface ocean environment impacts and on shore impacts from ore impacts from cable installation and floating devices.cable installation and floating devices.

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Anchoring, mooring, installation, fluids, hazards etc.Anchoring, mooring, installation, fluids, hazards etc.––

Effects including safety, view shed.Effects including safety, view shed.

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ViewshedViewshed

effects (1)effects (1)••

Sea floor cabling and shore interconnection cable (1)Sea floor cabling and shore interconnection cable (1)––

Sea floor cabling that routes to shore (a broken or loose cable Sea floor cabling that routes to shore (a broken or loose cable could be quite could be quite hazardous).hazardous).

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HWG Input on HWG Input on WEC Selection Criteria ContinuedWEC Selection Criteria Continued

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Maturity of technologyMaturity of technology

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System design lifeSystem design life

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Reliability analysis and survivability (2)Reliability analysis and survivability (2)––

They have to perform reliably.They have to perform reliably.––

Durability of devices.Durability of devices.

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Hazardous materials (2)Hazardous materials (2)

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Fluids (1)Fluids (1)

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Safety (1)Safety (1)

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AffordabilityAffordability

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AvailabilityAvailability

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HWG Input on Resource Topics for Impact HWG Input on Resource Topics for Impact Analysis and Adaptive Management and MonitoringAnalysis and Adaptive Management and Monitoring

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Geology and Soils (1)*Geology and Soils (1)*––

Geological hazards including tsunamis, earthquakes, sediment traGeological hazards including tsunamis, earthquakes, sediment transport, etc.nsport, etc.

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Water Resources (Oceanography and Water Quality) (1)Water Resources (Oceanography and Water Quality) (1)––

Water quality.Water quality.

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Biological Resources/Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species (2)Biological Resources/Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species (2)––

Impacts on all marine and benthic organisms.Impacts on all marine and benthic organisms.––

Threatened and endangered species Threatened and endangered species ––

plants, birds, mammals, fish.plants, birds, mammals, fish.

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Recreation and Land UseRecreation and Land Use

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Cultural Resources (1)Cultural Resources (1)––

Protection of existing resources as well as potential new resourProtection of existing resources as well as potential new resources identified.ces identified.

* Number of HWG members who commented on this topic.* Number of HWG members who commented on this topic.

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HWG Input on Resource Topics for Impact HWG Input on Resource Topics for Impact Analysis and Adaptive Management and Monitoring cont.Analysis and Adaptive Management and Monitoring cont.

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Aesthetic ResourcesAesthetic Resources

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SocioSocio--economic Resources economic Resources

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HWG Additions (3)HWG Additions (3)––

Back up plan.Back up plan.––

Navigation.Navigation.––

Interaction with the MLPA.Interaction with the MLPA.––

Future clean energy.Future clean energy.

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Next StepsNext Steps

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