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Joint Application for Permits for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.'s Transmission Line Project

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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has submitted a joint application for permits to rebuild their existing 23.6-mile high-voltage electric transmission lines from 69 kilovolt to 115 kilovolt standards. The project involves clearing trees, constructing roads, replacing existing overhead utility infrastructure, and implementing stormwater management practices. The proposed project aims to minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas, including reducing activities directly in or adjacent to wetlands and waters. The applicant has identified alternatives to avoid regulated areas and plans to utilize temporary construction matting and erosion control measures to prevent water quality impacts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves the rebuilding of 23.6 miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines from 69 kV to 115 kV standards.
  • The proposed project will clear trees, construct roads, replace existing overhead utility infrastructure, and implement stormwater management practices.
  • The applicant has identified alternatives to avoid regulated areas, including redesign of structure spans, reducing or reconfiguring workspaces, crossing streams/wetlands at their narrowest point where possible, utilizing existing points of access, and utilizing temporary construction matting.
  • The project will utilize temporary construction matting and erosion control measures to prevent water quality impacts.
  • The applicant has indicated that no feasible alternatives exist to avoid regulated areas, and the project will minimize impacts through the proposed plan.
  • The project will involve the installation of new structures, including 29 acres of temporary wetland disturbance and 0.03 acres of permanent wetland disturbance.
  • The project timeline is expected to begin in June 2022 and be completed by 2026.
  • The project will require additional federal, state, and local authorizations, including zoning changes and highway permits.

Statistics:

  • The project involves the rebuilding of 23.6 miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines.
  • The proposed project will clear 19.42 acres of trees.
  • The project will involve the installation of 29 acres of temporary wetland disturbance and 0.03 acres of permanent wetland disturbance.
  • The project timeline is expected to begin in June 2022 and be completed by 2026.

Sources:

  • Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.'s Joint Application for Permits
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
  • New York State Department of General Services (NYSOGS)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • New York State Office of General Services (NYSOGS)

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