STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
1516 NINTH STREET SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-5512 www.energy.ca.gov
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
REGARDING THE PROPOSED QUAIL BRUSH GENERATION PROJECT (11-AFC-3) The workshop will be held on: Thursday, March 22, 2012 Starting at 5:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at: Mission Trails Visitor Center (Theater), One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, California 92119 (Wheelchair Accessible) (Map Attached) WebEx and Conference Call-in-toll-free number: 1-866-469-3239 Access code: 491 286 899 Meeting Password: meeting@5
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11-AFC-3 DATE RECD.
MAR 09 2012 MAR 09 2012
(Please see instructions below for WebEx and conference call access) Purpose This notice is to inform you that the California Energy Commission staff will hold a public workshop to discuss the proposed Quail Brush Generation Project (QBGP). The purpose of the workshop is to continue developing a dialogue between staff, members of the public and agencies interested in the proposed project. All interested agencies and members of the public are invited to participate. At the workshop, staff will first explain the Energy Commissions power plant site certification process which is a certified regulatory program, equivalent to preparing an Environmental Impact Report, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff will then address questions and comments from members of the public and agencies regarding the Commissions process, the Commissions in-lieu permitting authority under the Warren-Alquist Act and staffs coordination with other agencies. Following the discussion of the Commissions site certification process, staff will provide an overview of their approach to the environmental review of the proposed QBGP which is in the early stages. Individual presentations will be made by staff with professional backgrounds in the following technical areas: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, land use, public health, socioeconomics, soil resources, traffic & transportation, visual resources, water resources and worker safety & fire protection. After each presentation, staff will answer questions from the public and or government agencies. Although the workshop agenda provides for discussion of these technical
PROOF OF SERVICE ( REVISED 2/29/12 ) FILED WITH ORIGINAL MAILED FROM SACRAMENTO ON 3/9/12
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areas based upon the public comment received to date, the public and interested agencies are welcome to inquire about any environmental area or aspect of the project. Attendance and Participation by the Project Applicant As a party to the Energy Commissions proceeding, the project applicant is also invited to attend and participate in the workshop. After the individual presentations by Energy Commission staff, the applicant will be provided time to address the workshop attendees and answer questions related to the applicants proposed project. Attendance by the Energy Commissions Public Advisors Office The Energy Commissions Public Advisor, Jennifer Jennings, will also attend the workshop and provide an overview on the resources her office can offer to the public. The Public Advisors presentation will be incorporated into staffs initial presentation of the Energy Commissions power plant site certification process. Ms. Jennings will be available to address any questions regarding the Public Advisors role in the Energy Commissions process. No Attendance by Committee Together with the full Commission, the Committee of Commissioners Karen Douglas and Carla Peterman assigned to this project are the only decision makers with authority to approve, modify or deny the proposed project. Other than the initial Informational Hearing and Site Visit, normally, the Committee members do not attend staff workshops but rather preside over hearings, status conferences and other events related to this proceeding. As such, it is likely that neither of the Committee members will attend this public workshop. However, staff is an independent party to this proceeding and has a key role being responsible for the environmental review of the Application for Certification (11-AFC-3) and subsequently providing staffs recommendation to the Committee whether to approve, modify or deny the AFC. Evening Break and Refreshments Midway through the workshop, food and refreshments will be provided for all workshop attendees. Remote Attendance Computer Log-on: 1. Please go to https://energy.webex.com and enter the unique meeting number: 491 286 899. 2. When prompted, enter your information and the following meeting password: meeting@5. Teleconference: After logging in on the computer, an AUDIO CONFERENCE BOX will offer you the choice of phone connections:
1. TO HAVE WEBEX CALL YOU BACK: Type your area code and phone number and click 'Call Me'. 2. TO CALL INTO THE TELECONFERENCE: Use the drop-down box to select 'I will call in' and follow the on-screen directions. 3. INTERNATIONAL CALLERS: Click on the 'Global call-in number' link in part (2) above 4. TO LISTEN OVER THE COMPUTER: If you have the needed equipment and your computer is configured, click on 'Use Computer Headset' and then 'Call Using Computer' to use VoIP (Internet phone) TELEPHONE ONLY (NO COMPUTER ACCESS): Call 1-866-469-3239 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) and when prompted enter the unique meeting number: 491 286 899. International callers can select their number from https://energy.webex.com/energy/globalcallin.php If you have difficulty joining the meeting, please call the WebEx Technical Support number at 1-866-229-3239. Public Resources, Contact Information and Additional Sources for Information If you desire information on how to participate in the Energy Commission's review of the proposed project, please contact the Energy Commissions Public Adviser, at (916) 653-4489 or toll free in California at (800) 822-6228, or by email at: [email protected]. To request special accommodations for those persons with disabilities, please contact Lourdes Quiroz at [email protected] or by telephone (916) 654-5146. For those persons with limited English knowledge, request interpreter services by contacting the Project Manager, Eric Solorio, at (916) 651-0966. Information about the project can be found at the following website: http://www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/quailbrush/index.html For additional information contact Eric Solorio, CEC Project Manager at (916) 651-0966 or email at [email protected]. News media inquiries should be directed to Acting Assistant Director, Adam Gottlieb, at (916) 654-4989, or by email at: [email protected]. Sincerely,
Date: 3/09/12
______________________ ROGER E. JOHNSON, Deputy Director Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division
Mailed to lists: Property Owners, Agency and Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
REGARDING THE PROPOSED QUAIL BRUSH GENERATION PROJECT (11-AFC-3) Mission Trails Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, California 92119 Area Map
Location Map
BEFORE THE ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
1516 NINTH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 1-800-822-6228 WWW.ENERGY.CA.GOV
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION FOR THE QUAIL BRUSH GENERATION PROJECT
DOCKET NO. 11-AFC-3
PROOF OF SERVICE (Revised 2/29/2012) ENERGY COMMISSION STAFF Eric Solorio Project Manager
[email protected] Stephen Adams Staff Counsel e-mail service preferred
[email protected] Eileen Allen Commissioners Technical Adviser for Facility Siting e-mail service preferred
[email protected] ENERGY COMMISSION PUBLIC ADVISER Jennifer Jennings Public Advisers Office e-mail service preferred
[email protected]APPLICANT Cogentrix Energy, LLC C. Richard Rick Neff, Vice President Environmental, Health & Safety 9405 Arrowpoint Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 [email protected] Cogentrix Energy, LLC John Collins Lori Ziebart 9405 Arrowpoint Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 [email protected] [email protected] APPLICANTS CONSULTANTS Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Connie Farmer Sr. Environmental Project Manager 143 Union Boulevard, Suite 1010 Lakewood, CO 80228 [email protected] Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Barry McDonald VP Solar Energy Development 17885 Von Karmen Avenue, Ste. 500 Irvine, CA 92614-6213 e-mail service preferred
[email protected]
INTERESTED AGENCIES California ISO e-mail service preferred [email protected] City of Santee Department of Development Services Melanie Kush, Director of Planning 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Bldg. 4 Santee, CA 92071 [email protected] ENERGY COMMISSION DECISIONMAKERS KAREN DOUGLAS Commissioner and Presiding Member e-mail service preferred [email protected] CARLA PETERMAN Commissioner and Associate Member [email protected] Raoul Renaud Hearing Adviser e-mail service preferred [email protected] Galen Lemei Presiding Members Adviser e-mail service preferred [email protected] Jim Bartridge Associates Members Adviser [email protected]
COUNSEL FOR APPLICANT Bingham McCutchen LLP Ella Foley Gannon Camarin Madigan Three Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA 94111-4067 e-mail service preferred [email protected] [email protected]
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DECLARATION OF SERVICE
I, Diane Scott, declare that on March 9, 2012, I served and filed a copy of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP REGARDING THE PROPOSED QUAIL BRUSH GENERATION PROJECT (11-AFC-3). This document is accompanied by the most recent Proof of Service list, located on the web page for this project at: [http://www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/quailbrush/index.html]. The document has been sent to the other parties in this proceeding (as shown on the Proof of Service list) and to the Commissions Docket Unit or Chief Counsel, as appropriate, in the following manner: (Check all that Apply) For service to all other parties: X X Served electronically to all e-mail addresses on the Proof of Service list; Served by delivering on this date, either personally, or for mailing with the U.S. Postal Service with firstclass postage thereon fully prepaid, to the name and address of the person served, for mailing that same day in the ordinary course of business; that the envelope was sealed and placed for collection and mailing on that date to those addresses NOT marked e-mail preferred.
AND For filing with the Docket Unit at the Energy Commission: X by sending an electronic copy to the e-mail address below (preferred method); OR by depositing an original and 12 paper copies in the mail with the U.S. Postal Service with first class postage thereon fully prepaid, as follows: CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION DOCKET UNIT Attn: Docket No. 11-AFC-3 1516 Ninth Street, MS-4 Sacramento, CA 95814-5512 [email protected] OR, if filing a Petition for Reconsideration of Decision or Order pursuant to Title 20, 1720: Served by delivering on this date one electronic copy by e-mail, and an original paper copy to the Chief Counsel at the following address, either personally, or for mailing with the U.S. Postal Service with first class postage thereon fully prepaid: California Energy Commission Michael J. Levy, Chief Counsel 1516 Ninth Street MS-14 Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected] I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, that I am employed in the county where this mailing occurred, and that I am over the age of 18 years and not a party to the proceeding. Original Signed By: Diane Scott Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division
