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Category:INTERROGATORIES; RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES
MONTHYEARML19226A1501979-04-0404 April 1979 First Set of Interrogatories for Util from Ny St Dept of Environ Conservation 1979-04-04
[Table view] Category:LEGAL TRANSCRIPTS & ORDERS & PLEADINGS
MONTHYEARML20002A2101980-10-16016 October 1980 Certifies Svc of Motion to Terminate Proceeding on 801016 ML20008E0211980-10-16016 October 1980 Motion to Terminate Proceeding Due to Dismissal of Case 80008 by Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting Re Environ Compatibility.Attempts to License nuclear-fueled Plants at New Haven or Stuyvesant Sites Abandoned ML20008E0291980-10-16016 October 1980 Withdrawal of 781109 Application to License nuclear-fueled Generation Station at New Haven or Stuyvesant Sites,Due to Dismissal of Case 80008 by Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting ML20008E0251980-10-16016 October 1980 Withdrawal of 781109 Application to License nuclear-fueled Generation Station at New Haven or Stuyvesant Sites,Due to Dismissal of Case 80008 by Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting Re Environ Compatibility ML19340B3861980-10-16016 October 1980 Withdraws 781109 CP Application.Cites State of Ny Siting Board 800523 Denial of Motion for Rehearing of 791012 Order, Dismissing Case in Which Applicant Sought Certificate of Environ Compatibility & Public Need,As Prime Motivator ML19323H0361980-05-23023 May 1980 Order by State of Ny Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ,Denying Application for Rehearing.Proceeding Closed Due to Substantial Uncertainty About Facility Ownership. Related Correspondence ML19260C3971979-12-0303 December 1979 Reply in Opposition to Applicants 791112 Motion for Rehearing Re Ny State Siting Board Dismissal of Proceeding. Applicants Failed to State New Arguments.No Beneficial Purpose Will Be Served by Rehearing.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19291B8871979-11-21021 November 1979 Statement in Opposition to Applicants 791112 Motion for Rehearing Re ASLB Order Dismissing Application.Applicants Failed to Establish Present Intention to Build Plant. Certificate of Svc Encl ML19211A2321979-11-20020 November 1979 Notice by Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ.Replies to Utils' Application for Rehearing of ASLB Order Dismissing Application for Certificate of Environ Compatibility Will Be Accepted If Filed by 791203 ML19210E7551979-11-12012 November 1979 Requests for Reversal of Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ 791012 Dismissal of Application Or,If Reversal Denied,For Rehearing.Ownership of Proposed Station Did Not Constitute Sufficient Grounds for Dismissal ML19253C1931979-10-29029 October 1979 Motion for Indefinite Delay in Proceeding.Case 80008 Before Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ Dismissed on 791012.Urges Deferral Until Applicants' Motion for Case 80008 Rehearing Decided.Ny State Order Encl ML19250C3801979-10-17017 October 1979 Notice to Parties by State of Ny Board on Electric Generating Siting & State Environ Dept of Public Svc. Contrary to Board 791001 Order Re Discussion of Application, Proceeding Will Continue & PASNY 791016 Argument Considered ML19209D0631979-10-12012 October 1979 Order Dismissing Application by Ny State Electric & Gas Corp & Lilco for Certificate of Environ Compability & Public Need to Construct Plant.Applicants Have Not Demonstrated Statewide Need for Facility ML19260A4261979-10-12012 October 1979 Order by State of Ny Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ Dismissing Ny State Electric & Gas Corp & Lilco Application for Environ Capability Certificate & for Public Need to Construct Facility ML19254E6481979-10-0202 October 1979 Notice Issued by Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ of Ny Dept of Public Svc Re Util Application for Certificate of Environ Compatibility.Public Meeting Will Be Held 791012 in Albany,Ny,Re Termination of Proceeding ML19210B7681979-10-0101 October 1979 Memorandum on Standing of County of Columbia,Town of Stuyvesant,Concerned Citizens for Safe Energy & Mid-Hudson Nuclear Opponents.Members Reside in Geographic Vicinity & Involved in Specialized Ny Electric Energy Issues ML19259D3941979-10-0101 October 1979 Suppl to Petition to Intervene Submitting Revised Contentions.Includes Allegation That Assessment & Other Related Matters Re Alternative Fuel Sources,Submitted by Applicant to Nrc,Are Inadequate ML19275A5151979-08-16016 August 1979 Opposes Briefs of Intervenors State of Ny Atty General, Public Svc Commission & Ecology Action of Oswego Submittal in Response to Util Brief in Opposition to Interlocutory Appeal.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19209A9321979-08-0606 August 1979 Response to State of Ny Dept of Environ Conservation, Columbia County,Town of Stuyvesant & Concerned Citizens for Safe Energy Comments Re State of Ny Public Svc Commission 790725 Recommendations.W/Certificate of Svc ML19253B2991979-08-0606 August 1979 Answers Util 790725 & Ny Dept of Environ Conservation Responses to Public Svc Commission 790710 Order Re Intervenor Ecology Action of Oswego Motion for Dismissal of Application.Urges Dismissal.W/Certificate of Svc ML19209B8591979-08-0303 August 1979 Brief Submitted by Intervenor State of Ny in Response to Util 790725 Brief.Supports Intervenor Ecology Action of Oswego Interlocutory Appeal Re Dismissal of Util 781122 Application.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19209A5781979-08-0202 August 1979 Response to NRC & Applicant Briefs Re 790713 Amended Petition to Intervene.Nrc Response Inadequate.Requests ASLB Expand Geographical Area Under Consideration,Based on Radiation Measured During Actual Event ML19209B4381979-08-0202 August 1979 Town of Gardiner,Ny Response to NRC & Applicant Briefs Re Town of Gardiner 790713 Amended Petition to Intervene.Nrc Should Recommend Town of Gardiner as Intervenor & Extend Intervention Limit from 50 to 200 Miles ML19208C3741979-07-25025 July 1979 Brief in Opposition to Intervenor Ecology Action of Oswego 790426 Interlocutory Appeal Re 790413 Denial of Motion to Dismiss Application.Applicant Should Have Opportunity to Prove Case.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19253B3511979-07-23023 July 1979 Request,Submitted by Intervenor Town of Kinderhook,That Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ Dismiss Util Application.Grounds for Dismissal Thoroughly Stated by Intervenor Ecology Action of Oswego ML19209B3751979-07-23023 July 1979 Brief on Behalf of Town of Kinderhook Recommending That Application for OL Be Dismissed for Reasons Stated by Ecology Action of Oswego & Ny State Public Svc Commission ML19208C3701979-07-16016 July 1979 Request,Submitted by Intervenors Columbia County,Town of Stuyvesant & Concerned Citizens for Safe Energy,For Extension to File Supplemental Memo & for Investigation Into Applicant Intentions to Pursue Application ML19208C3281979-07-13013 July 1979 Memorandum Submitted by Applicant Re Standing of Intervenors Citizens for Safe Energy,Mid-Hudson Nuclear Opponents,Ulster County Environ Mgt Council & Town of Gardiner.Responds to E Mead & Town of Conesville 790619 Petition ML19261E7471979-07-11011 July 1979 Order Certifying Intervenor Ecology Action of Oswego 790426 Interlocutory Apppeal to Ny State Board for Electric Siting & Environ W/Recommendation for Dismissal of CP Proceedings. Application Is Premature & Legally Insufficient ML19207B4741979-07-10010 July 1979 Statement of State of Ny Dept of Environ Conservation Per 16NYCRR70.20.Lists Alternate Sites & Modes of Generation. Fossil Alternative Site Must Be Considered in Conjunction W/Use of refuse-derived Fuel ML19275A0741979-07-0505 July 1979 Notice Per 16NYCRR70.20.Columbia County,Ny,Town of Stuyvesant & Concerned Citizens for Safe Energy Will Testify Re Alternate Site,Facilities & Source of Power as Discussed in Draft Eis.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19207B5561979-06-27027 June 1979 Comments by State of Ny Dept of Public Svc on Proposed Protocol for Conduct of Joint Hearings Before NRC & Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ Issue. Identification Should Occur After Issuance of Des ML19276G6081979-06-26026 June 1979 Reaffirms 790611 Comments.Application Is Summary of Util Findings & Conclusions.Nrc & Intervenors Must Develop Record on Which Siting Board Will Make Final Decision ML19247A8531979-06-26026 June 1979 Response to Util 790611 Proposed Joint Protocol & Discovery Rules Submitted by Intervenors Columbia County,Town of Stuyvesant & Concerned Citizens for Safe Energy.Definitions of Issues Violate NRC Rules ML19208C6421979-06-20020 June 1979 Interlocutory Appeal on Denial of 790320 Motion for Dismissal.Case 80008 Should Be Dismissed for Reasons Set by Ecology Action of Oswego ML19225C7461979-06-19019 June 1979 Resolution Authorizing County Legislature Chairman to File W/Nrc Appropriate Petition & Other Documents on Behalf of County,So as to Become party-at-interest Re Ny State Electric & Gas Co Application for Two Nuclear Units ML19241C0051979-06-14014 June 1979 Intervention Statement Offered at 790614 Public Comment Session ML19225A3581979-06-11011 June 1979 Support for NRC & State of Ny 790427 Proposed Protocol for Joint Hearings Submitted by Ecology Action of Oswego. Suggests Mod for Joint Hearings Discovery Process,Memo of Understanding,Schedule & Procedure for Joint Mailings ML19225C1051979-06-11011 June 1979 Ny Dept of Public Svc Reply to Comments Offered by Various Parties at 790523 Prehearing Conference on Proposed Joint Protocol in Case 80008 ML19224D7131979-05-31031 May 1979 Certification That 790319 Petition to Intervene & 790510 Contentions Truly Set Forth Position of Mid-Hudson Nuclear Opponents,Inc ML19241B3301979-05-29029 May 1979 Contentions Re Site Selection.Util Has Underestimated Multiple Generation Units,Has Not Considered Proximity to Schools & Has Discriminated Against Rural Populace ML19241B3331979-05-29029 May 1979 Contentions of Safe Energy for New Haven Re Environ Matters. Util Inadequately Determined Energy Needs,Has Not Performed Sufficient Research on Alternative Sources of Energy & Has Not Assessed Impact of Accident or Kv Lines ML19241B1221979-05-18018 May 1979 Initial Util Answer to Intervenor Contentions.Identifies Contentions Which Can Be Presented Unopposed at 790523 Prehearing Conference.Seeks ASLB Extension for Filing Supplemental Answers.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19224B8681979-05-11011 May 1979 Submits 40 Contentions as Suppl to Petition to Intervene Re Need for Addl Power,Consideration of Alternatives,Site Selection Process,Impact on Existing Health Facilities, Financial Capacity & Effect on High Voltage Transmissions ML19242A4251979-05-11011 May 1979 Amend to 790313 Petition to Intervene,Adding New Considerations ML19269E3671979-05-10010 May 1979 Submits Specific Contentions Re Environ & Radiological Concerns.Assessment of Impact on Farmland Is Inadequate Re Estimation of Value & Use of Land & Adverse Impact of Dust, Noise,Litter & Traffic on Area Agriculture ML19242A6381979-05-0909 May 1979 Resolution 112 Objecting to Location of Public Hearings Outside of County ML19224B8141979-05-0707 May 1979 Ny Dept of Public Svc Response to Ecology Action of Oswego Interlocutory Appeal of Denial of Motion for Dismissal of Application.Recommends Denial of Appeal ML19224B7091979-05-0404 May 1979 Request by Util for Denial of 790313 Petitions to Intervene. Filed by Town of Gardner & Ulster County Environ Mgt Council.Petitions Lack Standing & Fail to Justify Discretionary Intervention.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19224B7001979-04-27027 April 1979 Proposed Protocol for Joint Hearing Before NRC & Ny State Board on Electric Generation Siting & Environ Re Common Issues in Const Applications of Long Island Lighting Co & Ny State Elec & Gas Corp 1980-05-23
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NEW YORK STATE BOARD ON ELECTRIC GENERAT~0N SITING AND THE EN'/IRONMENT
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In the Matter of the Application of New York )
State Electric & Gas Corp. and Long Island )
Lighting Co., pursuant to Article VIII of the )
Public Service Law, for a Certificate of )
Environmental Compatibility and Public Need ) Case No. 80008 authorizing the construction and operation )
of a steam electric generating facility at a )
site in the Town of New Haven, County of )
Oswego, or at an alternate site in the )
Town of Stuyvesant, County of Columbia, N.Y. )
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Interrogatories of the Staff of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation AIR QUALITY AND METEOROLOGY
- 1. (p. 6.1-15, Part III) The definition of the parameter A in the equation for the growth of the TIBL is incorrect.
A is dimensional (m ) and is given by the formula.
A = [2R/(pCp u 40/oz]%
Indicate whether or not the correct formula was used in the analysis. If the incorrect formula was used, provide corrected estimates for fumigation conditions.
- 2. (p. 6.1-20, Part III) Expand on the methodology for the determination of air quality receptors , showing that the receptors chosen are at the locations of highest expected impact.
- 3. (p. 6.1-19, Part III) Provide a listing of the emissions inventory used.
- 4. (p. 6.1-20, Part III) Are the PSD estimated impacts the highest 2nd highest impacts exclusive of background?
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- 5. Indicate the exact location where the diesel emissions are planned to occur.
- 6. Discuss the construction of a taller auxiliary boiler stack versus possible fuel savings resulting from the use of a liigher sulfur fuel oil.
- 7. (Table 5.6-23, Part III) The highest-2nd highest 24-hour 3 at PSD SO2 incremenu use is projected to be 75.3 ug/m NM Station 6. Sho. for this 24-hour period that this is the location of highest 24-hour impact. If not, what is the location? What is the proposed facilit.'.es contribu-tion to this value?
- 8. (p. 6.1-18, Part III) Expand on the 12 mph minimum wind speed criteria for evaluation of lake breeze fumigation.
- 9. What 60/6 z was assumed in the stable layer during lake breeze fumigation estimates? What value(s) of R was assumed?
- 10. (p . 5. 6-5, Part I~.I) Provide the expected highest-2nd highest estimated SO2 PSD impact to be associated with the auxiliary boiler operation.
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AQUATIC SCOLCCY
- 1. Table 2.1-281 indicates that lake herring were collected in either Catfish or Butterfly Creeks. Tr.bles 2.1-282-2.2-285 show that no lake herring were collected with either the boat electroshocker or the back pack electroshocker, the only gears used in the streams. Please give the number of lake herring captured, size of fish and date of capture in the stream collections.
- 2. Section 2.2.2.1.6.8 p 2.2-163 Please give reference verifying statement that no historic spawning areas of lake trcut occur in the vicinity of Mexico Bay.
3 316(b) De=3nstration. New Haven, Section 7.0. Please explain biological .aationale for excluding site specj fic feeding information on Critical Aquatic Organisms (CAO) alewife, rainbow smeit, gizzard shad, emerald shiner, spottail shiner, trout-perch, threespine-stickleback and tessellated darter.
Please supply this information for each of these species specific to Lake Ontario.
- 4. 316(b) Eemonstration. New Haven, Section 7.0, Only 3 larval gizzard shad were collected in the ichthyoplankton studies of lo77 (316(b) p. 7.2-5). However juvenile and adult gizzard shad were numerous (852) in the study area (316(b) p.7.2-5).
Please describe and supply references used in the identifica-tion of this species and specify the characteristics used to distinguish this species from alewives and rainbow smelt.
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the adult spottail shiners collected at New Haven in 1977 what percentage were collected during June and July? What percent of the spottail chiners collected during June and July were gravid?
- 6. Sec. 73.3(g)(iv) states that the applicant should state the specifications and operating features of special devices proposed for the protection of aquatic biota which would return aquatic bicta entering the intake facility to the natural water body or water course without harm. Please provide information on a) consideraticnc of this regulation at the New Haven site in the proposed design b) reasons for the proposed design c) potential designs or operating procedures to return larvalj juvenile and adult fishes to ambient lake conditions at New Haven d) proposed intake desiEns and fish return / deflection systets at o the r sout shcre LaPe Cntario generating stations.
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TERRESTRIAL ECCLOGY
- 1. Section 2.2.1 U.3 3 p. 2.2-51-52. This sest1 :n re fe rences the fact that large numbers of hawks, waterbirds, and black birds migrate cround the southern shoreline of Lake Ontario and pass throuEh Cswego County, Please describe any potential effects that cooling towers cay have c t avian migrations at the !!ew Haven site.
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1 LAND USE AI;D AESTHETICS
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- 1. (a) Has the applicant analyzed evaporative cooling ponds, spray ponds and spray canals of less than 5,600 acres ,
used in combination with cooling towers of reduced size and capacity from those proposed? ,
(b) Please provide such an analysis showing the various
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reasonable combinations of pond size and tower size / .
capacity. Include a listing of probable environmental impacts (i.e., fogging) and benefits (reduced size of cooling tower and plume). If the applicant feels that any combination system has severe cost or engineering restrictions, list those limitations in the response.
(c) Is it possible to utilize evaporative ponds, spray ponds, and spray canals in combination with other cooling modes such as a once through systeti? If so, please provide an appropriate analysis identical in scope to (b) above.
- 2. Considering the designation of New Haven as the prime site:
(a) Has this determination been made by a regional analysis (i.e., Mid Hudson versus Ontario Lowland)?
(b) Describe the conclusion of the regional analysis if utilized as a site analysis technique.
(c) Describe the basis of such conclusions.
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3 Which of the two sites, Stuyvesant or New Haven is considered superior with respect to each of the followinc and give the primary reason (s) for such a determination:
a) land use characteristics and scale b) ccmpatibility with adjacent and/or nearby land uses c) regional cocpatibility d) recreational land use compatibility e) residential land use compatibility f) potential and/or perceived scenic qualities
- 5) transportation; access h) industrial and coccercial land use compatibility.
- 4. Which site, (i.e. S t u; 'ms an t or New Haven) has the greatest potential for a successful landscape composition in the design sense. Give the basis for this de ercination.
5 Are there any unique features of statewide significance that will be adversely effected by this proposal at either site?
List any and describe what the impact might be.
Ccnsidering the balancing of all the environmental, engineerin6 and cost aspects of this proposal, please list each factor that favored New Haven over Stuyvesant ana, if possible, assign a rela-tive weight for each facter.
- 6. Cor.sidering the Applicant's characterisation of New Haven as rural-industrial (page 2.6-1, Part I Vol. V):
a) Is the industrial component considered to be the nearby power plants located near Nine Mile Point? If not what is the indus trial component?
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b) Coes the Applicant consider the New Haven Site to be
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linked in the land use, sociceconomic and accthetic sense to the facilities at Nine Mile Point?
c) List the possible advantages associated with any such perceived linkage.
d) List the possible disadvantages and balance these against the advantaEes.
- 7. On page 2.1-20 of Part I Volume I of the applicaticn it is stated that there are "few unique recreational attractions in the 5 mi. around the site, and so...
What are the few unique recreation areas?
Why are these considered unique?
Do they have statewide significance?
List any resource considered to have statewide signifi-cance if any exist at either New Haven or Stuyvesant...
- 8. Pletse provide another oblique aerial photo lookinE SW, 'ASW, W (figure 2.1-13 Stuyvesr.nt Site) that shows the horison line.
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