Environmental Compliance Program Plan for Eight Point Wind Energy Center

The New York State Department of Public Service has issued the Environmental Compliance Program Plan for the Eight Point Wind Energy Center, detailing the environmental protection provisions for the project. This plan requires the implementation of an independent, third-party environmental monitor to ensure compliance with Certificate Conditions and permit requirements. The monitor will serve as a liaison between the project and regulatory staff, anticipating potential problems and identifying solutions to ensure environmental protection.

Key Takeaways:

• The Environmental Compliance Program Plan is a requirement for the Eight Point Wind Energy Center, as stated in Certificate Condition 29 of the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.
• The plan requires the implementation of an independent, third-party environmental monitor (EM) to oversee compliance with environmental commitments, Certificate Conditions, and permit requirements.
• The EM will be responsible for supporting project compliance with environmental management requirements, anticipating potential problems, advising on environmental risks, and providing timely and accurate progress reports.
• The project personnel and responsibilities are detailed in Table 1, including the Site Construction Manager, EM, Agricultural Monitor (AM), Health and Safety Inspector, and 24/7 emergency phone number.
• The Organization and Communication Plan has been developed for the Project to ensure open communication between Project personnel and parties.
• A third-party EM has been obtained to support the project, and qualifications and contact information will be provided to DPS Staff.

Statistics:

• Certificate Condition 29 requires the implementation of an Environmental Compliance Program Plan.
• The plan requires a full-time environmental monitor, a part-time Agricultural Monitor, and a part-time Health and Safety Inspector.
• The organization and communication plan has been developed to ensure open communication between Project personnel and parties.
• A third-party EM has been obtained to support the project.

Sources:

• New York State Department of Public Service, Environmental Compliance Program Plan for Eight Point Wind Energy Center, September 2021.
• New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), available at [1]

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