2017-02-02 Dover SEQR App Binder

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December 29, 2016 Re: Dover Solar, LLC 2250-2380 Route 22 Dover Plains, New York 12522 SEQR Application Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC (CCR) contracted TRC, Inc. (TRC) to perform field investigations, literature reviews, and agency consultations to identify and assess existing environmental conditions at the Dover Solar, LLC (formerly Cricket Hill Solar) site (Project). Studies were performed on approximately 62 acres of land under consideration for development of the Project. Information derived from these investigations was used by CCR to avoid and minimize affects to sensitive resources during the design process and supplement information presented in the Full Environmental Assessment Form included with the SEQRA Application. As a result, CCR reduced the area under consideration for development to approximately 20 acres. While diligence efforts have been initiated for the Project, concurrences from state and federal agencies are pending. CCR will continue to submit supplemental documentation associated with agency consultations, once received. Please see the following attachments: • USFWS Concurrence – TRC completed the New York’s Field Office’s online project review process and submitted a project review package to the USFWS. USFWS concurrence dated October 27, 2016 confirms effects to federal-listed species will not occur and further coordination is not required. • NYNHP Database Results – TRC requested information on the presence of state-listed threatened and endangered species as well as critical habitat. A response from NYNHP dated October 04, 2016 indicates the presence of state-listed plants, animals, rare natural community, and significant community in the vicinity of the Project. TRC will initiate consultation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to assess potential effects to these resources. Supplemental Information to be submitted, once available: • SHPO Project Review – TRC initiated consultation with SHPO on August 30, 2016 using the Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) to request a project review in pursuit of recommendations requiring additional Archaeological or Historical Resources studies or a determination that no additional studies are required. SHPO requested additional information on the proposed location of the array to evaluate historic significance. TRC will perform a Phase IA assessment for the Project and submit findings to SHPO for review. • Wetland Delineation Report – TRC performed a wetlands delineation on July 18, 2016 at the Project. It is CCR’s intent to request a Jurisdictional Determination from the USACE to verify wetland boundaries and jurisdictional status of resources documented onsite. 3250 OCEAN PARK BLVD. SUITE 355 SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 | 310.581.6299 | CCRENEW.COM