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Home My WebLink About20220076.tiffAPPENDIX C3-3 CWG MEETING #3 MATERIALS APPENDIX C POWER ENGINEERS, INC. r POWER ENGINEERS SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: PROJECT NAME: PREPARED BY: TO: #3 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 Northern Colorado Area Plan - WAPA Ault to Heather Martin, POWER Community Working Group Arlen Anderson Sharon Sullivan Greg Biehl Ryan Fagerberg Troy Florian Dawn Hass Jordan Hungenberg Doug O'Connell Becky Weideman Jeff Schreier ABSENT Cody Ball Scott Randel Andy Nagel ATTENDEES: See attendee list above. Xcel Energy 6985 UNION PARK CENTER SUITE 600 COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT 84047 USA PHONE 385-218-6346 MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: Web Conference Transmission Project Jonathan Urrutia Carly Rowe Rita Ruderman Keanan Harrold Luke Birkholz Nichole Miller Kyle Lennon Kyle Lennon Brian Oldfield David Allen Gene Duran Lucas McConnell Bryan Blakely (Turn Corps) Sara O'Keefe (Turn Corps) POWER Engineers Mike Doyle Cindy Smith Charles Hutchinson Heather Martin SUMMARY: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was conducted via WebEx online. Presentation materials were sent to CWG members in advance of the meeting. Mike Doyle, POWER Engineers (POWER), welcomed the Community Working Group (CWG) members, took attendance, and reviewed protocols for the online meeting forum. Cindy Smith, POWER, gave a brief overview of the siting and routing process that Xcel Energy is using to identify the most appropriate route for the proposed transmission lines and new Eaton -area substation (slide 3), reporting on POWER's collection of environmental resource and land use data for the study area and subsequent sensitivity analysis to identify opportunities for and constraints to routing the transmission line and siting the substation. This analysis was the basis for identifying route alternatives, which will be presented today. Cindy provided a brief summary of the results of the first and second public open houses (held November 2019 and January 2020, in Eaton) and comments received from the community (slides 4 and 5). During the second open house, many attendees sat with staff at computer stations to review mapping --particularly the relationship of their properties to the alternative routes --and provide comments. Eight primary issues arose from these comments: property impacts, health and safety, visual and aesthetic concerns, proximity to residences, noise, need for the project, environmental concerns, and routing suggestions. Ryan Fagerberg inquired about the map depicting public comments. He suggested there were areas on the map for which he PAGE 1OF4 4 MEETING MINUTES is aware of comments having been made but noted they did not appear to be represented on the map Mike indicated the comment areas on that specific map were only for comments made at the computer stations during the second public open house and does not represent all comments made to date Other written comments have been submitted as well Mike responded that POWER could try to generate a map that would indicate all of the locational comments made to date (if the comments are tied to a geographic location or property) Mike requested input and feedback on the draft Agricultural Mitigation Plan (slide 7) He asked the CWG members to take some time reviewing Any suggestions or recommendations can be considered, addressed, and incorporated before finalizing the plan so that impacts on landowners and agribusiness are minimized Ryan Fagerberg inquired about whether drip irrigation was addressed in the draft Mike responded that there is a section on irrigation, but that, to his knowledge, drip irrigation is not specifically addressed Ryan noted that in previous discussions with the Xcel team, he noted his properties use drip irrigation He suggested additional landowners be contacted to determine if others use it as well Mike mentioned the challenge of knowing which landowners use drip imgation based upon aerial imagery and that most are likely categorized as flood irrigation currently POWER will try to identify the drip irrigation properties known Mike reviewed the process of screening and comparing the preliminary route and site alternatives, explaining the intent is to avoid or minimize placing the substation and/or transmission -line facilities in areas identified as having high sensitivity, but to identify areas that provide opportunities or have a low sensitivity (slide 8) For the substation siting, an initial list of potentially eligible substation sites was compiled, and an Xcel Energy land agent contacted property owners to discuss purchase options The discussions resulted in identifying four viable sites for the new Eaton -area substations Eaton West, Eaton North, Eaton East A, and Eaton East B (slide 9) The property owner for Eaton East A and B sites recently clarified that the B site is the location that would be available for Xcel as a potential option The A site is allocated for other uses Kyle Lennon explained that Xcel is currently in negotiations, having a fully executed option on the Eaton North site, and in negotiations for the Eaton B site Mike reviewed the comparison and screening process for viable alternative routes (slides 10 and 11) and the distinctions between Level 1 and Level 2 routes He explained that Level 1 began with 46 options in different local areas to narrow down Level 2 is an evaluation on a larger sub -regional scale, and 18 routes are listed for CWG and community feedback (slide 12) Tables are included in the CWG member information packet for both Level 1 and Level 2 screenings and comparisons Mike briefly reviewed the tables, explaining that each route is comprised of individual links, and includes information such as total miles, number of parcels, etc Based on this information, a comparison and ranking can be based on the evaluated criteria (slide 14) The bottom of the spreadsheet includes a legend that explains the categories The eight -page black -and -white diagram in the packet provides a graphic representation of route information from the Level 1 screening process for review Becky Wiedeman asked why, on some maps, only one short segment is represented, without a connection to the Eaton North substation site Mike explained that, in some areas of the Level 1 screening, although some were longer and more complete, other areas had small sections to review before a longer route could be considered Once the smaller comparisons were completed, they could then be added to a longer route Ryan Fagerberg asked how the criteria are determined for identifying the different levels of sensitivity Mike responded that levels of sensitivity are the same as those discussed in the first and second CWG meetings, the information for which is included in the CWG handouts for CWG Meetings #1 and #2 In the materials for CWG Meeting #1, the Facility Siting Criteria Worksheet was presented, for which input and feedback from the CWG members was requested The Facility Siting Criteria Worksheet, with comments incorporated from the CWG members, is provided with the materials distributed for CWG Meeting #2 PAGE 2 OF 4 MEETING MINUTES In the Level 1 screening and companson, the initial 46 options were narrowed down to 18 routes for Level 2 screening Another round of analysis, similar to that performed for Level 1 routes, was performed, pulling in additional criteria based on engineering and community issues (slide 16) In this analysis, attempts were made to connect endpoint to endpoint for both north and south areas Mike emphasized that input from the CWG for the different alternatives would be helpful at this point Based on the CWG and community feedback, an overall recommendation for a preferred route and substation site will be made He also highlighted the Level 2 associated maps, similar to those for Level 1 Mike reviewed the two Preliminary Level 2 Route Alternatives maps north and south, explaining that the routes are color coded and can be seen collectively for an easy visual comparison Associated with these maps are black -and -white schematics to highlight the various routes Jeff Schreier commented that some of the lines appear to parallel the highway and seem to be within the right-of-way of the Union Pacific Railroad He asked whether there have been further conversations with Union Pacific, and whether they seem to be agreeable with having these lines in the railroad right-of-way Mike confirmed there has been an initial discussion with Union Pacific and that Xcel Energy needs to go through an application process that is understood to take approximately six months Some route options parallel the railroad right-of-way, while other options need to be within the railroad right-of-way due to a few pinch points Because the timing of the railroad decision could be a challenge, the team is evaluating whether options exist to obtain a more expedient response from Union Pacific as it relates to the project schedule Jonathan agreed that it is hard to know if some of the routes are feasible without a decision from the railroad Mike described each of the north and south Preliminary Level 2 Route Alternatives Dawn Hass asked about existing power lines in the southern portion of the study area She asked if those are owned by Xcel Energy and whether they could be used Mike explained that there is an existing 44 kV line in certain locations Where a 44kV line is present, Xcel will try to locate the new line on the other side of the street, or, in other locations, it may have to be right next to the existing 44 kV line, however, the challenge is that the existing 44 kV line must remain in-service until the new line is in-service Jonathan added that, although Xcel Energy would prefer to use the existing infrastructure, because of the strain on the current system, an option does not exist to remove the existing line first Further, while a possibility exists to build the new line in proximity to the existing line, doing so puts the system and the construction crews at risk and is not preferred Mike explained that for the preliminary alternative routes, a side of the road is identified so that it can be presented to the community for feedback On the project website, a map will be presented where, if a person zooms in, the route can be seen along the roads so people know where it is proposed, and we can begin working together for a solution Some cases may necessitate a re-evaluation and some minor adjustments made Mike proceeded to discuss the potential substation sites (slide 18) After an initial analysis, Xcel reached out to landowners, and four locations have been selected within the preferred or acceptable target area two industrial sites, and two agricultural sites Considerations were made for residential viewpoints within 300 feet and other siting criteria. It was noted that substation and transmission lines all have to work collectively Arlen Anderson asked about how closely a line can be run to houses Mike explained that, generally, the transmission line will require a 150 -foot -wide right-of-way (75 feet on each side of the line) Ideally, if the line is parallel to a road, the line is placed as close to the road as is permissible, using the road as a buffer Sometimes, the structure has to be placed offset from the road right-of-way (55 feet) and the remainder (95 feet) is on the private property Occasionally a transmission line will be placed near a shed or uninhabitable structure, but Xcel Energy's policy is to avoid having structures within a right-of-way Where there are houses on both sides of the road, we are tracking whether they are within 100 feet or set back from the road Each of the tracking tables shows the results of those analyses and the proximity of residences to the line Dawn Hass asked whether the Highway 85 corridor is still in consideration Mike confirmed that segments along Highway 85 have a route options and segments Some parallel the highway and perpendicularly cross the railroad tracks The unknown is where the transmission lines need to be located in the railroad right-of- way in Ault, Eaton, and Lucerne There are some routes that use the highway and head east -west, and those are still options for consideration PAGE 3 OF 4 MEETING MINUTES Cindy reviewed the next steps and some of the adaptations made due to the COVID-19 pandemic in lieu of in -person meetings, Xcel is hosting a virtual open house in English and Spanish on June 11 and June 17, 2020 (slide 19) These meetings will be recorded and posted on the website for people to review People with questions can make appointments to speak with representatives of the project team by phone or online to discuss questions and/or view information and maps on screen Because Xcel Energy is not able to meet in person, they have contemplated ways to make project information more available to the public They have increased status updates as well as revising and expanding the project website There will be a website page dedicated to Open House #3 that will include materials for the open house maps, poster boards, project background, etc Additionally, electronic comment forms, telephone information lines and email continue to be available Previously, Xcel Energy mailed announcements of upcoming meetings Now, Xcel is increasing informational mailers at key milestones of the project to keep the public informed and engaged Xcel recently sent letters to everyone in the project area to acknowledge the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide a brief project status A more detailed newsletter will be mailed by the end of this week in both English and Spanish The next CWG meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2020, from 11 a m to 1 p m and is currently planned, like today, to be a virtual WebEx meeting (slide 21) In closing, Mike encouraged the CWG members to attend the virtual Open House #3 meetings on June 11, 2020 from 6 00 to 7 00 p m in English, 7 00 to 8 00 p m in Spanish, and June 17, 2020, from 5 00 to 6 00 p m in English and 6 00 to 7 00 p m in Spanish The meeting adjourned at 12 45 pm PAGE 4 OF 4 NORTHERN COLORADO AREA PLAN AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP MEETING 3 AGENDA PURPOSE Discuss community comments received to date, review preliminary route alternative and substation site comparison results DATE AND TIME May 28, 2020, 11 00am m —1 00 p m ATTENDANCE CWG members, Xcel Energy, POWER Engineers LOCATION virtual webex meeting online HANDOUTS Agenda, presentation slides, route comparison tables, and maps AGENDA 11 00 -11 05 Welcome, Introductions and Purpose of Meeting Xcel Energy 11 05 -11 20 Review Results of Open House #2 Xcel/POWER Engineers and Community Comments Agricultural Mitigation Plan 11 20- 11 30 Substation Sites Xcel/POWER Engineers 11 30- 12 45 Screening and Comparison Process POWER Engineers Level 1 Comparison Results Level 2 Comparison Results CWG Comments and Feedback / Q&A All 12 45 —1 00 Action Items • Open House #3 — June 11 and 17 • Next CWG meeting #4 on July 16 at 11 am • Follow-up items 100 Adjourn All Public Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project This page intentionally left blank _ f s -1Pr r l 4,4 TERN COLORADO R EA PLAN AULTTO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT r 1 1 Xcel Energy � i' .♦T{y� a+G.;L��.i eta• ' ti-. Meeting Agenda •Welcome and Introductions •Review Efforts Since January CWG Meeting #2 'Review Results of Open House #2 and Community Comments 'Preliminary Substation Sites 'Screening and Comparison Process 'Level 1 Route Comparison Results 'Level 2 Route Comparison Results •Upcoming Open House #3 •Next Steps 0 Xcel Energy Siting and Routing Process OPPORTUNITIES AND DATACOLLECTION CONSTRAINTS SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS Existing Tranamiaexim Units Id•ntlh Siting Olponunldu • Existing Tranrnieelanlinu • Deelgn•utgProposed Utility CM • meq r Myer Linear Fadlities Oth Other Linear Sang Oppmtunkiw Review and Review aM RetIM Refire Study I Gaels and OelectNea A - lursdictian andland Own•ra0ip ------------. land Us• Resource• F -N Land Use SensitMty Visual Resources F'I Nsual Resource SensitMty ALTERNATIVE SITES AND ROUTES IDENTIFICATION Composite Environmental and Engineering Opportunaes and Constraints Map • INmify Preliminry Rout•• • Idendly Preliminary Substation Siting Meg 0 Xcel Energy We Are Here ALTERNATIVE SITES AND ROUTES COMPARISON, RANKING, PERMITTING AND SELECTION • Sunny Comparison TS. • Fnegte Mernetive Raltae I • Weld County and Suontioo SitingAry 1041 Permit • SeNct PnNemd Rat• and I • Other Permits Sum She I • Envimnmsotal Compliance Biological Resources I--' I Biolopicl Seneltmty III Co4Rtoeits EnWanm•ntal and I I Engineering Seneltivil-------- CWttnl Reeourcea FBI Cultural Sen•avity L -1l PnYpograpMlGaakanrM I E"gir ngMrytat on 1I Bwl•d• Communixty LeWBra&inpt • Canmunr�ryty Working Group Carnmuelty • Community Waking Meeting 02 ErtpapMMnt Grace M•eting 41 - -e • Open Mpuae 02 • Open House et • Cmoun tyty Working Gro Mpmmpup • Op.. Nana• g3 • Community Working Group Meeting M Xcel Energy Public Response Open House #1 - November 13, 2019 • Attendance: 71 • Comments received during and after open house: 167 Open House #2 - January 28, 2020 • Attendance: 144 signed in (likely 170 attended) • Comments received during and after open house: 96 Website visits between Jan 28 and May 15: 364 (74% new visitors) ,ruccuuooeua p 4 r Summary of Public Comments Categories of comments received: • Property impacts • Health and safety • Visual and aesthetic concerns • Proximity to residences • Noise • Need for project • Environmental concerns • Routing suggestions 0 Xcel Energy rA N U U wAPAA0 Substation r I____ I I II I 1 II II I I I I '1 II r II I_ w r, m n in C., e1 n m o v o " K K 0 m K U U U U U I� c.1 ttttttttltttttt� ttttttttttttttttt� ttttttttttttttttt� Itttttt� Itttttt� � Husky Substation _ Substationij — II� IIb () I I II II II II II It II t t. r II (1 II II I- _II II II ,d II II II �/ ill 11II I II I \\ 1 ll 1 . 11 Ill II ==.; I\ I 1 \ I 1 1 I' I L Declaimer The information contained herein is demonstrative only, ` s believed to be accurate and suitable for limited, internal Xcel Energy use 1` only Maps are not to scale All matters depicted including but not limited to utility facilities, locations and materials are preliminary only and subject to change without nonce Xcel Energy/Public Service Company of — — — — Colorado makes no warranty as to the accuracy or suitablhty of any J \ Information contained herein for use by third parties for any particular purpose The accuracy of this map and the information depicted should be verified poor to use The user shall assume all risk and responsaxldy for any and all damages, including consequential damages. which may anse from the users reliance on this information Legend - m ■ Project Study Area = Route Alternative Link • Link Node Commenter Property New Eaton Substation Target Area OPreferred (<2 Miles) OAcceptable (2-3 Miles) Town Boundary Public Comments Map It Cloverly Cloverly Tap Substation m Point/Switch Gear \: I • I I—/ I I 1 ICREELEY `=' General Reference Features 44W Existing Transmission 115W Existing Transmission — — 2301W Existing Transmission 345 kV Existing Transmission 4 Existing Substation , Existing Cloveny Tap `' PoinVSwitch Gear Planned 230 kV Transmission - Approved Husky Substation Other Utility AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT ICR82 CR80 I CR76 CR 74 t I U NI ICR 72 ICR 70 I CR66 I CR 54 1I o 1 2 Miles Sources: Plats weld county GIS Hub Northern Colorado Area Plan DRAFT Date: 211212020 Agricultural Mitigation Plan • Xcel Energy has developed a draft Plan to mitigate agricultural impacts during construction • The Plan addresses: • Pre -construction activities • Construction activities and methods • Post -construction reclamation • Organic farm standards • CWG input and comments on the draft plan are requested and enc Xcel Energy' Preliminary Route Alternatives and Substation Sites •Minimize areas of high sensitivity; maximize areas of opportunity or low sensitivity •Preliminary Route Alternatives 'Locate along county roads or'/2-mile section lines •Avoid bisecting agricultural fields and oil and gas op' •Parallel existing linear features - Highway 85, canals, 44kV lines •Preliminary Substation Sites 'Approximate 10 acre parcel size •Compatible land use - agricultural land, undevelopec property 'Adjacent to a road •Avoid 100 -year floodplain 'Within substation target area Xcel Energy Preliminary Substation Sites • Initial list of sites compiled • Xcel Energy land agent contacted property owners to discuss purchase options • 4 viable sites identified Xcel Energy Comparison and Screening Process •Assist in the decision process by narrowing down routes and making decisions based on local issues •Establish a framework to organize complete routes connected to substation sites •Provide a systematic and transparent rationale for route comparison, and preferred route and substation site selection L, Comparison and Screening Process cont'd Approach: •Organize routes into groups of alternatives based on location, common endpoints, linear features, and substation sites •Compare and rank the alternatives based on pub environmental criteria, and engineering criteria •Three levels: •Level 1 Screening - compare local areas •Level 2 Screening - compare subregional area: community issues, engineering costs, and othE criteria 0 Xcel Energy Level 1: Compare Local Areas Level 2: Compare Subregional An Level 3: Compare and Rank Alterr 7 Xcel EnergyI Xcel Energy Groupings of Alternative Routes North: • Husky to Eaton West • Husky to Eaton North • Husky to Eaton East South: • Eaton West to Cloverly • Eaton East to Cloverly • Eaton North to Cloverly ?'T II0 ww1_W.aD ot. 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Schedule 7 Xcel Energy - • Open House #3 (virtual meetings) June 11 and 17, 2020 • CWG Meeting #4 July 16, 2020 • Xcel submits permit application to Weld County September 2020 • Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing November 2020 • Board of County Commissioners Hearing and decision January 2021 • Depending on location of route and substation site, permits °U with Town of Eaton and Town of Ault also may need to be fil in Sep tember/October time frame Z� Questions/Comments - . :.. • SUBSTATION SITE -ALTERNATIVE SCREENING AND COMPARISON ttunComposite gRorre YIFRJn sensitivi P^ Y visual ResOWele Recommenoen fits ma w IRefiEenlis Oilo gas Rmlog'ce Eng,nemmq and SWsb4on Un M1Nmed Accfy.S. lard Use Agricultural Usef CUXural Remurcn Ranking Within Acrn YRespegss wlM Resources Resources Coscn,�ruedny Target Ares Trtgat Aro E X WII ■ L Level t oao tMl lads West Is Over ageVseY fltct rdnx-XaodO nw ma Pro or 1 FaM 1e11Y -m M6 � fA0Y11F�]11 11Yd mRfai mWff 19 Ws a FadsE -a Nxm nN so ne-Yla m asu_ Ea FUI-F -•9 xra �' ndd me•uW ne_Waf weals XCEL ENERGY NORTHERN COLORADO AREA PLAN ROUTE ALTERNATIVE SCREEMNG At COMPARISON -LEVEL I MAY f6, 1610 ROUTE COMPARISON CRITERIA ROUTE SCREENING BY AREA - NORTH HUSKY TO EATON HUSKY WEST SUBSTATION TO EATON SITE I_Iam HUSKY TO EATON NORTH SUBSTATION SITE - I_I HUSKY TO AND EATON EAST EAST OF SUBSTATION HIGHWAY SITES SS II HUSKY TO EAST SUBSTATION SITES LSOvES! 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C' POWER ENGINEERS SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: PROJECT NAME: PREPARED BY: TO: W #4 16, 2020, 1100 a.m. to 1:00 Northern Colorado Area Plan - WAPA Ault to Amanda O'Connor, POWER Community Working Group Arlen Anderson Greg Biehl Dawn Hass Jordan Hungenberg Andy Nagel Doug O'Connell Becky Weideman Jeff Schreier ABSENT Cody Ball Ryan Fagerberg Troy Florian Scott Randel Sharon Sullivan ATTENDEES: See attendee list above. Xcel Energy 6985 UNION PARK CENTER SUITE 600 COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT 84047 USA fl# E 385-218-6346 MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: Web Conference Transmission Jonathan Urrutia Carly Rowe Rita Ruderman Keanan Harrold Luke Birkholz Nichole Miller Kyle Lennon Lucas McConnell Betty Mirzayi Julie Stencel David Allen Charmaine Blake Bryan Blakely (Turn Corps) Sara O'Keefe (Turn Corps) POWER Engineers Mike Doyle Cindy Smith Amanda OConnor Charles Hutchinson SUMMARY: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was conducted via WebEx online. Presentation materials were sent to CWG members in advance of the meeting. Rita Ruderman, Xcel Energy, welcomed the Community Working Group (CWG) members, and reviewed protocols for the online meeting forum. Mike Doyle, POWER Engineers (POWER), briefly reviewed the meeting agenda (slide 2). Mike briefly displayed the siting and routing process to remind the CWG members of the current phase of the project —comparison, ranking, and selection of the alternative routes and substation sites (slide 3). Amanda O'Connor, POWER, shared the attendance at each of the three open houses held for the project to date (slide 4), including the virtual (or online) Open House #3 sessions held in mid -June 2020, and the number of public comments received since we held the first open house in November of 2019. She added that after the virtual Open House #3 sessions in June 2020, Xcel also held multiple individual meetings with landowners per landowner request via the Request an Appointment tool on the project website. Further, she said, Xcel Energy is encouraged by almost 900 project website visits between May 15, 2020, and June 26, 2020, including 369 new visitors to the project website, she said. PAGE 1 OF 3 MEETING MINUTES Mike reviewed the categories of comments received since November 2019, the first open house (slide 5) The most common comment categories are property impacts, health and safety, and specific information or feedback related to route segments or potential routes Mike shared maps four depicting the geographical extent of public comments received on the project (i e, the location of commenters) (slides 6 through 9) The maps display the locations of comments received after the first public house in November 2019 (slide 6), the second open house in January 2020 (slide 7), the third virtual public open house m June 2020 (slide 8) , and a composite map of the location of all public comments received (slide 9) Mike said Xcel has revised the Agricultural Mitigation Plan to address comments received from the CWG members and to differentiate among drip, flood, and pivot irrigation (slide 10) Mike confirmed for Becky Weideman that the comments on the plan she provided had been received and are addressed in the revision Turning the group's attention to the comparison, ranking, and selection of the alternative routes and substation sites, Mike reminded the CWG members the overarching of the screening and comparison process intent is to avoid or minimize placing the substation and/or transmission -line facilities in areas identified as having high sensitivity, but to identify areas that provide opportunities or have a low sensitivity To this end, Mike reviewed the siting criteria used in the study process to identify preliminary transmission lines route alternatives and potential sites for the new Eaton -area substation (slide 11) For the substation siting, Mike said an initial list of potentially eligible substation sites was compiled, and an Xcel Energy land agent contacted property owners to discuss purchase options The discussions resulted in identifying three viable sites for the new Eaton -area substations included in the Level 3 analysis Eaton West, Eaton North, and Eaton East B (slide 12) Mike noted that, ultimately, the final location of the new Eaton -area substation (among these sites) depends on the permitted alignment of the transmission line between the Husky and Cloverly substations Before presenting the Level 3 screening and comparison results, Mike reviewed the objectives and steps in the approach to the comparison and screening process for the transmission line (slides 13 and 14) He then began presenting the Level 3 screening and comparison results for the transmission line, that is, the comparison and ranking of the preliminary alternative routes to identify a preferred and alternative route for the transmission line (Slides 15 through 26) First, Mike briefly reviewed the Level 2 comparison and screening results that identified the route segments that best meet the siting criteria for the transmission line (slide 16) He explained the 'best performing' Level 2 route segments (in terms of meeting the siting criteria) were grouped as preliminary alternative routes for the Level 3 analysis, and further grouped as north or south alternative groupings (slide 15) Mike noted that based on Level 1 and 2 ranking, some Level 2 route segments were dropped from the Level 3 screening Mike presented the alternative routes that were included in the Level 3 screening and comparison (slides 17) and reviewed the screening and comparison results (slides 19 through 22) The North G/South G route generally follows U S Highway 85 adjacent to the existing Union Pacific right-of-way through the town of Ault to the town of Eaton where the route diverges from U S Highway 85 to follow the railroad right-of- way (refer to slide 22) The North G/South G route displays highest compatibility with the transmission line and is favorable to the town of Ault This route minimizes impacts on residences compared to other routes studied and is anticipated to have fewer impacts on agriculture, although moderate impacts on agricultural uses are expected Mike pointed out that the railroad right-of-way is narrow through Eaton and it is not yet clear if the transmission line is technically compatible with the railroad A `hybrid' route comprised of portions of the North G/North D and South G/South B routes also performed well in the screening and comparison process The Hybrid North G/North D route follows the same alignment as the North G route through the town of Ault but crosses to the west side of U S Highway 85 just south of County Road (CR) 85 south of Ault to the Eaton North substation The Hybrid South G/South B route continues from the Eaton North substation south adjacent to U S Highway 85 along the South G route alignment At CR 72, Hybrid PAGE 2 OF 3 MEETING MINUTES North G/North D route crosses to the west side of U S Highway 85 to the south side of CR 66, turning south on 41 into the Cloverly Tap Point/Switch Gear If the South G route is not deemed technically compatible with the railroad through the town of Eaton, the Hybrid South I/South F/South B route avoids the town of Eaton by turning east to generally follow CR 76 (on the south side of the road) before turning south on CR 39 (west side of the road) The route then turns west on CR 72 to again follow U S Highway 85 on the west side of the road At CR 85, the hybrid route joins the North G alignment Jonathon Urrutia, Xcel Energy, explained the locating the transmission line adjacent to the railroad will require a colocation agreement with Union Pacific Xcel Energy will apply for a colocation agreement to Union Pacific in early August 2020 for review A technical evaluation and potentially a mitigation study may be required by Union Pacific to support review of the application The length of time needed to complete the study and application process is uncertain. If Union Pacific ultimately concludes the transmission line is not compatible with the railroad through the town of Eaton, Xcel Energy will have to select an alternative route, he said Mike said that the Eaton North substation site would be selected if the North G route is selected If the Hybrid North G and North D route is selected, the Eaton West substation site would be selected Jeff Schreier asked how the costs passed on to the consumer for constructing and operating the project using one of these alignments compares to the estimated costs for transmission line route identified in the previous permitting effort Jonathan replied that the information necessary to develop a cost comparative analysis may not be available Mike asked for feedback from the CWG members on the preferred and alternative routes that performed best in the Level 3 screening process Dawn Hass indicated support for the route using the railroad corridor, stating she believe other community members also will prefer the route Jordan Hungenberg said he would discuss the routes with his family and neighbors and will pass along any feedback Becky asked if the Eaton West substation location would no longer be considered Mike replied that because the routes that would go into and out of that location did not perform well, the Eaton West substation location would no longer be considered The focus would be on the preferred and alternative routes, or variations of these routes, shown on slide 22 Rita said she will follow up with each CWG member individually for feedback on the preferred and alternative routes after the call Cindy Smith, POWER, shared upcoming opportunities for the public to provide input on the preliminary preferred and alternate routes and reminded the CWG members of the contact information (slides 23 and 24) She mentioned that the project website had been updated since the last CWG meeting She added that Xcel Energy will distribute another project newsletter advising the communities of the preferred and alternative routes and potential substation locations and inviting the community of a fourth public open house (to be conducted virtually) Mike shared the targeted schedule moving forward (slide 25) The Open House #4 will be held in two virtual sessions on September 1 and September 9, 2020 (The sessions were later rescheduled to September 9 and September 17, 2020) Mike commented that the schedule target for the application for a 1041 Major Facility Permit from Weld County, Colorado, is tentative pending the time it takes for Union Pacific's review of the colocation agreement for the preferred route He said the first quarter of 2020 may be more realistic for the application to Weld County for a 1041 Major Facility Permit In closing, Mike thanked the CWG members for their participation The meeting adjourned at 12 35 pm PAGE 3 OF 3 Public Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project This page intentionally left blank NORTHERN COLORADO AREA PLAN AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP MEETING 4 AGENDA PURPOSE Discuss community comments received to date, review results of route alternative and substation site comparison DATE AND TIME July 16, 2020, 11 00 a m - 1 00 p m ATTENDANCE CWG members, Xcel Energy, POWER Engineers LOCATION Virtual webex meeting online HANDOUTS Agenda, presentation slides, route comparison tables, and maps AGENDA 11 00 -11 05 Welcome, Introductions and Purpose of Meeting 11 05 - 11 20 Review Results of Open House #3 and Community Comments 11 20 -11 30 Substation Sites 11 30- 12 45 Screening and Comparison Process Level 3 Comparison Results CWG Comments and Feedback I Q&A 12 45 - 1 00 Action Items • Open House #4 — September 1 and 9 • Follow-up items 100 Adjourn Xcel Energy Xcel/POWER Engineers Xcel/POWER Engineers POWER Engineers All All Public Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project This page intentionally left blank Xcel EnergyF r r` r• _..• 4 •, . -I -• ••• -t• c 1-. w \ mot- . z� Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project liii. 3P�• ��,,y�ry� �.Y. yr: �� •�4.:i I • - — flT ■�� y ARPIN _® y .. .i. • Community Working Group ` Meeting #4- July 16 20f? 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Summary of Public Comments Categories of comments received: ALL OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS • Property impacts • Health and safety • Feedback on proposed routes rsual Elf ec 7O Xcel Energy, A - •.1 •'ti -•1 I�2 - ' �r s r 4. y.• r I '• � s r - I.I I l.p� fP►6. a � �filli I j a \ 1 1 I CR CR 7 ts __ _�11�•7 CR fir ,i � •-- Disclaimer The infte a d s contained le orf nitre, is demonstrative Xcelronly. ;` believed to e accurate and maber depicted. internal but Energy use a only Maps are no to scale All matters d re p ed includng but not limited to utility facilities. locations and materials are Pelunie ry only and subject to change without notice Xcel Energy/Pubic Service Company of Colorado — — makes no warranty as to the accuracy or suitability of any information i contained herein fat use by bred parties for any particular purpose The accuracy of this map and the information depicted shoed be verified pna 34 to use The user shall assume al risk and responsibiI y for any and all damages. induct g consequential damages. which may arise from the I — user's reliance on this information I I G RE F 1. E Y Legend - t • Project Study Area General Reference Features j = Route Alternative Link — — 44 kV Existing Transmission — — 115 kV Existing Transmission • Link Node — — 230 kV Existing Transmission Commenter Property — — 345 kV Existing Transmission New Eaton Substation Target Q Existing Substation Area Existing Cloverly Tap Preferred (<2 Miles)• Pant/Switch Gear — — Planned 230 kV Transmission Acceptable (2.3 Miles) A Approved Husky Substation Town Boundary Other Utility Public Comments Map - Public Open House 1 AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Northern Colorado Area Plan 1 E Source,: Plans Weld County GIS Hub 7 Xcel Energy xelroe/Iete IT MATURE• DRAFT Date 7/13/2020 EII_�_aSEy• � -aS+ — •.r.Ly. -• t t4 L' -t 4. i L-iJF —.°.7i11� [� is ,' ' •° -t.! - f. } R-68 CR6a f T I ''1 Disclaimer The irate s contained herein is aXcel Energy only, believed to be accurate and suttabk for limned, internal Xcel Energy use only Maps are nut to scale All matters depicted includng but not limited in uigy facilities. locations and materials are prekminary only and subject to change without notice Xcel Energy/Pubik Service Company of Colorado — — — — — — -� makes no warranty as to the accuracy or suitability of any information r J accuracy r this la use by third parties For any phould emptied riot he accrxacy of this map and the information depicted stotM be verified prig t.t to use. The user shall assume a1 risk and responsibiky lot any and all damages. including consequential damages, which may arise from the r — user s reliance on this information l Legend = = ■ Project Study Area General Reference Features 3)= Route Alternative Link — — U kV Existing Transmission 115 kV Existing Transmission • Link Node — — 230 kV Existing Transmission Commenter Property -- 345 kV Existing Transmission New Eaton Substation Target Q Existing Substation Area Existing Cloverly Tap Preferred (<2 Miles) " PuinUSwitch Gear — — Planned 230 kV Transmission Acceptable (2-3 Miles) . Approved Husky Substation Town Boundary other Utility T °'1WP111 CR b' ePr) \1— 0 Sauces. Plans weld County GIS Hub Public Comments Map - Public Open House 3 AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT XcelEnergy' ■r1.0Nr 1Y1f IV NAtpof" Northern Colorado Area Plan DRAFT Date 7/1312020 cth14J6XcelMAPDiYG ps melt ps u C ccwnrierl Mao PO143mW Agricultural Mitigation Plan • Xcel Energy has developed a draft Plan to mitigate agricultural impacts during construction • The Plan addresses: • Pre -construction activities • Construction activities and methods • Post -construction reclamation • Organic farm standards • CWG input and comments on the draft plan are requested and encouraged • Revisions made to clearly outline drip, flood and pivot irrigation Xcel Energy Preliminary Route Alternatives and Substation Sites •Minimize areas of high sensitivity; maximize areas of opportunity or low sensitivity •Preliminary Route Alternatives •Locate along county roads or 'A -mile section lines •Avoid bisecting agricultural fields and oil and gas operations •Parallel existing linear features — Highway 85, canals, railroad, 44kV lines •Preliminary Substation Sites •Approximate 10 acre parcel size •Compatible land use — agricultural land, undeveloped or industrial property •Adjacent to a road •Avoid 100 -year floodplain •Within substation target area 0 XCelEnergy9 Xcel Energy Preliminary Substation Sites • Initial list of sites compiled • Xcel Energy land agent contacted property owners to discuss purchase options • 4 viable sites identified (one site fell out of contention due to landowner decision) • 3 sites compared Comparison and Screening Process •Assist in the decision process by narrowing down routes and making decisions based on local issues •Establish a framework to organize complete routes connected to substation sites •Provide a systematic and transparent rationale for route comparison, and preferred route and substation site selection Xcel Energy Comparison and Screening Process cont'd Approach: •Organize routes into groups of alternatives based on location, common endpoints, linear features, and substation sites •Compare and rank the alternatives based on public input, environmental criteria, and engineering criteria •Three levels: •Level 1 Screening — compare local areas •Level 2 Screening — compare subregional areas based on community issues, engineering costs, and other key criteria •Level 3 Screening — compare and rank final options to identify preferred and alternate route 7 Xcel Energy Groupings of Route Alternatives North: • Husky to Eaton West • Husky to Eaton North • Husky to Eaton East South: • Eaton West to Cloverly • Eaton East to Cloverly • Eaton North to Cloverly 0 Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Level 2 Screening 10EL ENERGY 'IORTIIERM COLORADO AREA.IAM ROUTE ALTERIiTIYE SCREEMNG Alm C001iARlad1-(Eva 2 DRAFT JUL] H. 2020 Iwl_ blwrs Irsr./ Es a dcuwllrme Fn. w] WUrI! 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POWER ENGINEERS SUBJECT: MEETMG DATE: I April 28, 2021. noon. to 1:00 #5 PROJECT NAME: I Northern Colorado Area Plan - WAPA Ault to PREPAREDBr: I Amanda O'Connor. POWER To: Community Working Group I Xcel Energy Arlen Anderson Ryan Fagerberg Jordan Hungenberg Jeff Schreier ABSENT Cody Ball Greg Biehl Troy Florian Dawn Hass Andy Nagel Doug O'Connell Scott Randel Sharon Sullivan ATTENDEES: See attendee list above. 6985 UNION PARK CENTER SUITE 600 COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS. UT 84047 USA intone 385-218-6346 MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: Web Conference Transmission Rita Ruderman Jonathan Urrutia Kyle Lennon Luke Birkholz Lucas McConnell Betty Mirzayi David Allen Bryan Blakely (Turn Corps) Sara O' Keefe (Turn Corps) POWER Engineers Mike Doyle Amanda O'Connor Charles Hutchinson Stephanie Cote SUMMARY: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was conducted via Zoom online. A copy of the meeting presentation was emailed to all Community Working Group members. Rita Ruderman, Xcel Energy, welcomed the Community Working Group (CWG) members, and thanked them for participating in this fifth, and final meeting of the CWG on the Northern Colorado Area Plan (NCAP). Rita noted that it had been several months since the CWG last met, and said Xcel Energy wanted to share the work we have been doing since that last meeting. Rita briefly reviewed the agenda items (slide 3), explaining that the purpose of the meeting was to: • provide the CWG with an overall status of the project • share results of discussions with Union Pacific Railroad regarding the feasibility of co -locating the transmission line through the Town of Eaton, Colorado • present the final route that Xcel will propose to Weld County and the Town of Eaton for approval, and • outline next steps for the coming months PAGE 1OF3 3 MEETING MINUTES As a reminder to the CWG, Rita briefly covered the purpose of the project (slide 4), which is to • Increase reliability and safety of electric service given current and anticipated demand • Meet energy needs of Ault, Eaton, and northern Greeley • Increase our ability to serve existing and future customers She explained that this purpose will be accomplished by (1) replacing two existing substations in Ault and Eaton and making improvements to two others, and (2) replacing the current 44 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines with new 115 kV and 230 kV lines that connect from Ault to Eaton, to northern Greeley Mike reviewed a diagram (slide 5) that summarizes our overall study process to arrive at a final route, with the CWG and the public at large, and other stakeholders, providing their input along the way He explained that Xcel Energy began by evaluating 125 miles of routes to identify 47 individual route segments Then, the individual route segments were combined into 18 viable route options using land use and environmental data in a thorough screening and comparison process Out of 18 viable route options, we were able to identify one end -to -end preferred route and one end -to -end alternative route Mike explained the preferred route that emerged from the siting study process would require co -location with the Union Pacific Railroad through the town of Ault and Eaton An application for utility encroachment on the Union Pacific Railroad was prepared by Xcel Energy and submitted for review to Union Pacific in August 2020 (slides 6 and 7) A typical utility encroachment review process requires Union Pacific's railroad engineering and operations teams to evaluate potential impacts to railroad facilities over a six-month review process However, due to the 11 -mile length of the proposed 115/230kV transmission line encroachment and other technical issues involved, the process for reviewing the application was extended into March 2021 Union Pacific's engineering team and Xcel Energy's engineering team collaborated throughout several meetings to review technical aspects of the proposed transmission line in conjunction with Union Pacific's operational requirements and plans for two future track expansions Several key engineering and track safety issues were defined, discussed, evaluated, and, ultimately, determined to be unresolvable, which led to the mutual conclusion by Union Pacific Railroad and Xcel Energy that paralleling the railroad is not a feasible route option for this project Thus, after a thoughtful partnership with Union Pacific and a thorough examination of Xcel Energy's application with the Union Pacific Railroad, the route along the railroad was denied by Union Pacific Railroad To plan for the case that paralleling the Union Pacific Railroad would be found infeasible, Xcel Energy has been coordinating with landowners along the alternative route over the last six months (slide 8) As a result of discussions with landowners, several micro -adjustments were made along the alternative route in the Eaton area Further, proceeding with the alternative route increased the viability of the substation site in the Eaton industrial area The substation will be called the Collins Street Substation and is located on County Road 39, just south of Collins Street Xcel Energy will be proceeding with the alternative route as the proposed route and the Collins Street Substation in permit applications to Weld County and the Town of Eaton Mike reviewed the proposed route with the CWG participants in detail (slide 9) as well as the micro - routes considered in the Eaton area (slide 10) Mike shared the targeted schedule moving forward (slides 11 and 12) A Public Open House #5 will be held in one virtual session on May 19, 2021 Xcel Energy will continue to reach out to landowners along the proposed route throughout Spring 2021 Xcel Energy plans to submit permit applications to Weld County and the Town of Eaton for the transmission line in late May or early June 2021 Xcel Energy will be engaged with Weld County and the Town of Eaton on permit review throughout the Summer of 2021 and will be completing the final engineering and design of the project Xcel Energy expects to commence construction of the substations in Fall or Winter 2021 and the transmission line in Fall 2022 The targeted in-service date of the project is Summer 2021 Mike asked for feedback from the CWG members on the proposed route Jordan Hungenberg asked for a copy of the presentation so that he could discuss the routes with his family and neighbors Mike said a copy PAGE 2 OF 3 MEETING MINUTES of the presentation and a meeting summary would be emailed to the CWG members Rita added that the proposed route and information on the upcoming May 19 public open house would be added to the project website by the end of the week Jeff Schrier said he believed the Eaton Town Board was unaware that Union Pacific had denied Xcel Energy's application for utility encroachment through the town of Eaton He said the next Eaton Town Board meeting would be held on May 20, 2021, and recommended a presentation to the Board be provided He could not comment officially on the proposed route He mentioned the proposed route perhaps could provide an opportunity for a new recreational trail in the Town of Eaton (starting at the FoxStone neighborhood area to the south) Ryan Fagerberg asked what aspect of the project would require a permit by the Town of Eaton Mike responded that the transmission line in Eaton would require a Special Use Review permit The SUR permit application review process will include a public process He added that the proposed Collins Street Substation is permitted use of the Eaton industrial area Xcel Energy must submit a land development application (LDA) for approval for the proposed Collins Street Substation, however, the process for review of the LDA does not include a public process component Arlen Anderson did not have any comments or questions on the proposed route Rita welcomed phone calls from the CWG members if they had additional questions or wanted to discuss the project individually Mike reminded the CWG participants of the project website address, email address, and phone number (slide 14) In closing, Rita thanked the CWG members for their participation The meeting adjourned at 12 25 pm PAGE 3 OF 3 Public Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project This page intentionally left blank APPENDIX C • .;... . .• . :-,. . $.jfr4! +�� •fit_ �' \''• b � .•a.,..� 'i} A a _ •. � � Q►�I .� •' ')♦L'i �' NORTHERN-COLQBAQQ AREA PLAN _ • AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMiSSI N PRO_ _ •JECT• COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP Meeting #5 -April 28, 2021 - - • - ........• . • - F .......,-.. ..; - ••.. • r r'Ir e. waa iC`y} N../ Meeting Agenda • Welcome and Purpose of Meeting • Review Status of Project • Next Steps • CWG Comments and Feedback / Q&A Xcel Energy Modernizing The System, Investing InThe The Future NCAP Siting Study — comprehensive process to develop a plan for replacing and improving facilities in the current aging system to: • Increase reliability and safety of electric service given current and anticipated demand • Meet energy needs of Ault, Eaton, and northern Greeley • Increase our ability to serve existing and future customers We're accomplishing this by: • Replacing two existing substations in Ault and Eaton and making improvements to two others • Replacing the current 44 kV transmission lines with new 115 kV and 230 kV lines that connect from Ault, to Eaton, to northern Greeley 7 Xcel Energy° Narrowing the Routes The diagram demonstrates the narrowing process over 11 months: • 125 route miles narrowed to • 47 individual route segments to • 18 viable route options to • 1 end -to -end preferred route and 1 end -to -end alternative route — both connecting to two Eaton substation options • Alternative route selected as proposed route 125 route miles individual route segments 18 viable route options 2 routes: preferred and alternative 0 Xcel Energy Discussions with Union Pacific Railroad 'Summer 2020 -Tentatively identified Preferred Route parallel to 11 miles of UP Railroad through Ault, Eaton, and portions of Weld County 'August2020- Submitted application for utility encroachment to UP Railroad •August 2020- March 2021- UP Railroad review of Xcel's application and evaluation •December2020- March 2021- Meetings, engineering coordination, and multiple counter proposals to address technical requirements 0 Xcel Energy Discussions with Union Pacific Railroad •March 2021— UP and Xcel Energy conclude technical issues are unresolvable and paralleling the Railroad is not feasible due to: • UP operational requirements • Plans for future track expansions • Other key engineering issues • Safety issues • After thoughtful partnership with Union Pacific and a thorough examination of Xcel Energy's application with the Union Pacific Railroad, the route along the railroad was denied. 0 Xcel Energy, Proceeding with Alternative Route and Eaton Substation Site • Coordinating with landowners • Substation site in Eaton industrial area on CR 39 • Micro adjustments to alternative route in Eaton area • Engineering adjustments for constructability • Preparing applications for submittal to Weld County and Town of Eaton 0 Xcel Energy Proposed i..,, u / n AULT Route 14 85 - 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EXISTING CLOVERLY SUBSTATION 0 Xcel Energy Route Adjustments Considered In Eaton Area () Xcel Energy Proceeding with Alternative Route Spring 2021 - May 19, 2021, Virtual Town Hall/Open House Meeting - Property negotiations and land acquisition for both transmission line and substation - Submit permit applications to Weld County and Town of Eaton Summer 2021 - Presentation to and public hearings before Weld County Planning Commission and County Commissioners - Permit application review by Town of Eaton - Final design and engineering 0 Xcel Energy- Proceeding with Alternative Route Fall/Winter 2021 — Spring/Summer 2023 Construction start — Substations Fall/Winter 2021 Transmission line Fall 2022 In-service date Summer 2023 Xcel Energy CWG Feedback and Questions .°" Xcel Energy MORE WAYS TO TALK WITH US XcelEnergyNorthernColoradoAreaPlan.com northerncoIorado@xcelenergy.com .14. rI • i t •r4 Xcel Energy APPENDIX C4-1 PUBLIC COMMENTS APPENDIX C TABLE C4-1 Pubhc Comments Received by Xcel Energy Date Comment Method Comments City 11/13/19 Wntten Comment dunng Concerned about property devaluation from visual effects and noise, effects on aenal application of Eaton Public Open House pesticides 11/13/19 Wntten Comment dunng Suggested more direct routes between substations rather than 'zig zagging' across sections Suggested that Eaton Public Open House fewer residences and farming properties would be affected along US85 11/13/19 Emailed Avoid comer of CR74 and CR31 Eaton 11/13/19 Wntten Comment dunng We would not be able to sell east side if a line was built on that side We would be concerned with a line built Ault Public Open House next to our house on our 8 -acre parcel We believe it would impact the value of our property and reduce the value 11/13/19 Wntten Comment dunng Our house and farm is shown We are concerned about decreasing the value of or property and health Eaton Public Open House concerns We use aenal spraying and would be concerned about safety for planes We have eleven horses on our property and are concerned about their health 11/13/19 Wntten Comment Form Undesirable to have a substation on farmland near our home and livestock We are concerned because the Eaton dunng Public Open land to the south of us is on the market House 11/13/19 Wntten Comment Form Do not want the project in our view to the west, east, or south Eaton dunng Public Open House 11/13/19 Wntten Comment dunng We use the field as an airstnp as shown We are concerned about views in all directions Our home is shown Eaton Public Open House We aenal spraying when growing row crops and we are concerned about compatibility 11/13/19 Wntten Comment dunng Location of well shown in nw corner and small quarter pivot large pivot shown Location of our home shown Ault Public Open House Underground irrigation line on west side shown If the project was on the west side, we would not be able to use our well Our cattle get shelter at the trees on the west side, so we don't want to lose those trees We have an electnc fence on the west side and barbed wire and are concerned about an induced voltage from the project TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 11/13/19 Written Comment during Gathering NG pipeline about 2 ft diameter shown along south and west of our pivot I would be concerned Windsor Public Open House about losing part of my articulated pivot(shown) to the project 11/13/19 Written Comment during Our farm has been in the family 100 years We will apply to be a Centennial Farm We have suffered quality Eaton Public Open House of life from new oil tank battery across the road We don't want any more impacts We would be concerned about impacts to our pivot We are concerned about radio interference 11/13/19 Written Comment during We would not want this property split up It is a half mile flood imgation setup Very flat land We need access Eaton Public Open House to irrigation wells (shown) 11/13/19 Written Comment during New half pivot as shown Corners are flood irrigated New pond for irrigation water on west side (shown) We Eaton Public Open House are concerned about impact to value for future development We don't want impacts to the pivot or pond 11/13/19 Written Comment during I am concerned about noise, EMFs, property devaluation, and overall health concerns I am concerned about Eaton Public Open House health concerns for livestock and pets 11/13/19 Written Comment during Concerned about property devaluation for future development I would also be concerned about aerial Eaton Public Open House application for agriculture I would be concerned for ingress and egress to the property or the ability to put future center pivots on the property (shown) 1/28/20 Written Comment during Avoid CR45 or anywhere between CR43 and CR47 , concerned about effects on livestock Eaton Public Open House 1/28/20 Emailed Property already impacted by three pipelines via eminent domain Ault 1/28/20 Emailed Route should follow CR39 or CR41, place substation in the Eaton industrial Park Area, eventually residential Eaton development will move west of Eaton to Severance, Windsor, and Wellington areas 1/28/20 Emailed Avoid route 111, consider routes further east of Faith Estates Eaton 1/28/20 Written Comment Form Faith Lane 9 lots on CR37 would be suited for transmission line route, avoid impacting mountain views along Eaton during Public Open route 111 House TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng Crop -dusting concern interference with parcel Concern with the pivot close to the potential link#410 EMF Greeley Public Open House concern at house property structure Devaluation of the property 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form There is a lot of oil dolling and collector lines near by We have the oil batteries, noise, and smell The impact Eaton dunng Public Open to our view of the proposed line would be too much additional It would be too close House 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Please consider alternative between link 60 and link 210 This is not developed land Eaton dunng Public Open House 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Concerned about potential interference with radio signal Wondering if it is necessary to have it along County Eaton dunng Public Open Road 35 House 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng Concerned about the homes and their location in relation to the lines The eastern home is the closest to the Eaton Public Open House road and would be most impacted Has a few farms and homes in the area Avoid the area of Lucerne due to congestion, avoid 85 altogether due to the railroad track and 392 intersection is significant 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng I own both sides of the ditch If you have to go through, Link 370 should affect me the least Aut Public Open House 1/28/20 Written Comment dunng 3 homes on the alignment here that are very close to the road Already impacted by the 44 kV line Family Kersey Public Open House owns the farms in the area out to 85 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng This is my home My rental property is on the property line There is no room for the line on my side I would Ault Public Open House be concerned with interference with WIFI and my trees This would be much worse than segment 370 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form This is my parent's property I spoke with surveyor who was surveying for an expanded road ROW which Eaton dunng Public Open would require an additional 40 ft along County Rd 41 House TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Would prefer to have 530 be eliminated due to the views and health concerns An alignment to the east Eaton dunng Public Open would be preferred to avoid higher density of people to the west House 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form High pressure gas line follows the road in the area Eaton dunng Public Open House 1/28/20 Wntten Comment during No concerns Eaton Public Open House 1/28120 Wntten Comment dunng link 340 would bisect my property I would be in favor of 410 to 400 to 390 and across There are new center Eaton Public Open House pivots to the north on link 340 My home is shown 1/28/20 Written Comment Form Home faces SW, paralleling the ditch to the south, home is setback about 70 ft from the canal Very Eaton during Public Open concerned about the impact to your views to the south Also concerned about property values and impacting House the integrity of home Although owner has no intent to sell, he is womed about impacts to future generations I � Womed about the health impacts 1/28/20 Written Comment Form Substantial changes to the land and traffic due to oil and gas extraction The Expressway disturbance is also Eaton dunng Public Open a concern A number of disturbances have occurred recently due to that Animal moving with equipment will House also be impacted Moved to location without any issues but recently it seems to never end Noise, dust, traffic with dairy and construction, come, EMF, crop -dusters in the area with insect mitigation 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Landowner in the area expressed concern about the airfield to the south of their property Flight path is N -S Eaton dunng Public Open so Route 380 could impact operations House 1/28/20 Written Comment Form Landowner is expressing the view that Eaton's growth is west of Eaton, so landowners would prefer that Eaton dunng Public Open powerline development happen where new development is happening Seems most logical to stay west House Frustrated that landowners to west are pushing project eastward away from their interests/development TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Closeness to the line with EMF, Dust, noise, and additional health concerns Increased traffic due to dairy Eaton dunng Public Open and road construction Impact of lines on animals, horses and alpacas Possible dust runoff Higher traffic House normally means higher crime Greeley Airport and crop -dusters north and south of the property Devaluation of the property and farm due north 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form I am in favor of the route on the existing line (90-91-95) or a new route down CR 33 This road is mostly Eaton dunng Public Open industrial with water tower, huge well site at CR76 and CR33, and an old DCP gas plant House 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Owner is president of Faith Lane and would be prefer to have route along eastside of project study area Eaton dunng Public Open rather than the west to avoid interfering with the views of the mountains Potential route 111 would be their House LEAST preferred option due to views and children in the vicinity A route far to the east would be their most preferred 1/28120 Written Comment during Gary Link 340 would bisect our farm We own McClellan Reservoir which functions as a bird and wildlife Eaton Public Open House habitat W have potential to develop oil resources on the west side We would like to put in center pivots in the future Segment 310 would be preferable to 340 Flight pattern of Crop Air incorporated is low over our house and may interfere with link 340 Our home, our niece's home, and shop is shown 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng On the Wapa Ault to Husky line Discussed placement of towers and proximity of line to property and home Ault Public Open House with Mike Doyle 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Landowner would rather see the transmission line to the east Growth is going to the west, so it makes Eaton dunng Public Open sense to have it east away from homes Views are important to landowner and transmission line to west House would obstruct views Noise and health impacts are also concerns Bald eagles use property and trees for habitat 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng I have two pivots and collector lines on the SW comer of section 23 that would cross under link 470 (shown) Eaton Public Open House My children live in the two marked homes I would be concerned for the health of my grandchildren Construction activity could affect cattle in our feedlots We may extend our pivot on the west side to cross link 470 Irrigation line from Eaton Ditch (shown) This was the Smiley Ditch or'SM Ditch' TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1/28120 Wntten Comment dunng Landowner expressed concerns about pivots coming together at the same time along the road which could Ault Public Open House impact utility truck access along road and route itself, 420 Expressed concerns about EMF and proximity to their home and living space Landowner has a living space within their storage building/garage that they spend time in, as well as a fifth wheel in which they reside part time 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng We have big concerns with link 30 which would be very close to our shop and home We have metal Ault Public Open House buildings and are concerned about arcing We are concerned with health and with property values Our only concern on link 40 is that we would not be able to the SE comer Going down CR 33 would be the best option 1128/20 Wntten Comment Form Landowners biggest concern is property value and health impacts of the line being so close to their home Eaton during Public Open Just built a large barn on the NE corner of property that would likely be in the way of any transmission lines House Prefers route to the east of 85 for aesthetics, property values, prime farmland, views, irrigation Views would not be as impacted by a route to the east because its not nearly as densely populated This is landowners' personal views and does not reflect his work/professional views 1/28/20 Wntten Comment Form Residential area with agntounsm and adjacency to the Great Western Trail Wildlife concerns with a Eaton during Public Open migration corridor and wetlands EMF and health concerns due to dust Oil and gas production has House increased within the past five years It's an exhaustion of constant disturbance along the property 1128/20 Wntten Comment Form The land along link 350 is developed as working farmland It would be more expedient to go south of Eaton Eaton dunng Public Open to Cloverly Tap There already big lines in that area It is a horrible idea to follow the ditch because the House ditches support the northern Colorado agriculture Accidents do happen 1/28/20 Wntten Comment during My place is already cut up by three laterals If the line is close to the channel, it won't matter to me If it Eaton Public Open House moves out into the field that will be a problem Why can't it go down CR 439 Or there are a lot less houses on CR 41 TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1128/20 Written Comment during Concerned about decreased value of the property - both land and home Major concern about health of Eaton Public Open House family, livestock and horse Concerned that aerial spraying will be impacted and will put air pilots at risk for safety Against having the transmission line near home - 350 is bad enough, but if line went down 45 it would be very bad Husband has lived in the area for 20 years Anywhere between 43 and 47 landowner would be very against Landowner has been in contact with Rita several times by phone and email regarding the project and is aware of their stance 1/28/20 Written Comment during Nobody will work on the well or sprinkler in the northwest comer of the property due to the potential structure Ault Public Open House that will go in the area The irrigation pipeline on the west end of the property would not be accessed for irrigation due to the line directly above Pivot cannot be moved or adjusted It is at the limit it can go to the east and the property to the eastern edge of the parcel Concern about livestock that shade close to where the line would go it EMF and additional health issues associated with the overhead power lines Having to do work directly under the power line and tower at the corner of the parcel Crop -dusters would not be able to service the property Wildlife migration routes will be disturbed Lower property values 1/28/20 Written Comment during A route down the east side of the road concerns me There are fewer buildings on the west side Our Eaton Public Open House employee lives in the farmhouse There is a steel building right at the edge of CR 47 The house is not set back very far There is a new distribution line on the east side of the road 1/28/20 Written Comment during Landowner has easement with PDC to have gas lines on property between road and home, existing and Greeley Public Open House planned gas lines Landowner has 4 kids and is concerned about EMF impacts Property values would be significantly impacted Landowner suggested routes to the east, particularly along CR 49 which is a 4 lane highway 1/28/20 Written Comment during We would like to develop the pivot in section 15 It is on a hill and would have good views I believe building Greeley Public Open House the line along the canal would devalue the land This would also apply to my land in section 14 Getting the easement would be a pain and we would not get what we are due 1/28/20 Written Comment during Landowner prefers route 520 to the west because the impacts would less 550 is not bad either, but 520 Eaton Public Open House makes much more sense to landowner Following the existing canal Landowner has airstrip on property that would be impacted by a route that came closer to property He stated the route 520, 540,115 seems like a great option to him TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1128/20 Witten Comment Form Wife recently was diagnosed with cancer, which is why the family moved to the country Landowner does not Eaton dunng Public Open mind seeing it but does not want to live so close to one Wife is going to be very opposed to a line close to House her home and will want to move Property value area concern - especially if they have to move to get away from it He doesn't necessarily mind the route 600 to south because it's mostly farm land 1/28/20 Witten Comment dunng Access road for three properties has the potential to be blocked or shut down County would not allow for Greeley i Public Open House three different access points Family health issues as well as livestock could be impaired Noise issues Oil and gas disturbances seem to never end Possible ROW destruction of shade trees to the east of the road Hay truck need to utilize access road dunng harvest with high profile vehicles Potential for property values lowenng 1/28/20 Witten Comment Form Landowner lust built a home within the last year that sits on a hill which would overlook route 400 to the east Eaton dunng Public Open Views would be greatly impacted Landowner suggests siting route along hwy 85 in railroad ROW Impacts House maps show low sensitivity along 85 Landowner expressed concerns that only the landowners who have facilities on their property get compensated for impacts, where neighbors across the street have high impacts from views and intrusiveness with no monetary compensation 1/28/20 Witten Comment dunng I would be concerned about aesthetics reducing property and resale value I would be concerned about Greeley Public Open House increase traffic and noise dunng construction I am concerned with interference with electronics and with noise from the line 1/28/20 Witten Comment Form Landowner lives on a hill with great views Mostly concerned about visual impacts to west Concerned with Eaton dunng Public Open health impacts if the projects House 1/28/20 Witten Comment Form House was built assuming no obstructed views to the mountains With the structure/Line in the way, housing Eaton dunng Public Open values and general quality of life will decrease Wildlife in the area House 1/28/20 Witten Comment Form We bought way out to be away from devebpment Link 400 would be encroaching on us It would make more Eaton dunng Public Open sense to keep the line on a highway House TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 1/28120 Wntten Comment Form Biggest concern is that it is too close to their home, and that it will negatively affect property value of their Eaton dunng Public Open home It's a visual eyesore Concerned about health impacts due to family history Moving away from House transmission would be difficult due declined value Would prefer a route along 85 because there is already impact there Unsure how crop dusting and airplanes would be affected There are better routes away from where people are trying to enjoy living in the country 1/28/20 Wntten Comment dunng Access road for three properties has the potential to be blocked or shut down County would not allow for Greeley Public Open House three different access points Family health issues as well as livestock could be impaired Trees recently planted along ROW on the west side Noise issues Oil and gas disturbances seem to never end Possible ROW destruction of shade trees to the east of the road Hay truck need to utilize access road during harvest with high profile vehicles Potential for property values lowering TABLE C4-1 ' Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 2/10/20 Emailed This section of land contains numerous sensitive areas regarding a transmission line to include Eaton • A total of 8 residential properties along the sides and one in the middle of Sec 34 • Numerous oil and gas wells and 4 separate tank batteries around the section • A planned 8 -well oil and gas pad (county approved, state site permit pending) near the intersection of CR 74 and 33, set for dolling 1st Quarter of 2021 • An industrial natural gas processing plant on CR 33 and gas gathering and distribution lines through the middle and sides of Sec 34 • A new 16' gas gathering line, stepping up to a 20' line along CR 33 Construction will be done during winter/ spring of 2020 • A 24' natural gas gathering line (DCP Grand Parkway) and large valve and maintenance site run through the N/E'A of Sec 10 • A 8' crude oil gathering line runs through the middle of Sec 34 and the western edge of the N/E'A of Sec 10 • Two center pivot sprinklers on our properties with plans for two additional pivots on our farms in the near future • The Eaton Ditch (Lanmer Weld Canal) and two associated lateral ditches off the canal run through the middle of Sec 34 • A new roundabout planned by Weld County at the intersection of CR 74 and CR 33, with an additional roundabout in the future at CR 74 and CR 31 • A recreational area, The Great Western Trail (which connects the towns of Eaton, Severance and Windsor) runs East and West through the middle of Sec 34 2/10/20 Emailed General concern about land use (residences, agriculture), health and safety, and noise Eaton 2/10/20 Emailed We are very concerned"" Route 340 cuts our farm in half - it would affect our sprinklers, the route of Crop Air Eaton is over our farm - it would be affected plus any spraying on our farm McClelland Reservoir has become a bird and wildlife habitat we would hate to see this damaged and interrupted Our entity includes Cozzens Farms, Charles Cozzens and Sons plus McClelland Reservoir Thanks for listening Also if it come to a point in time where we develop our land, power poles in the middle of our section would hinder any development and lower our property value Please rethink your route away from 340 TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 2/10/20 Emailed There are people living by the proposed route This most recent Jan 28, 2020 proposal would divide our Eaton farm in half and also our property with lake/wildlife habitat We imgate out of the lake for our farms The lake, trees, vegetation has become a wildlife habitat People often bird watch from the north property line We have seen 4-6 golden eagles nesting on the south side tree line of the lake in the last 2-3 years We would like to keep our land undisturbed for sprinkler installation and other farming practices with GPS Is there an alternative to the east of us? McClellan Reservoir, Charles C Cozzens and Sons Cozzens Farms Co are all entities owned by my brother Leon and myself that will be affected Thank you, Gary L Cozzens 6/1120 Emailed Suggest routes along existing ROW, do not split sections, do not split farm ground There is an historic Eaton building on this property, the original Old Eaton House Concerns about aerial spraying There is a roundabout planned at the corner of 74 and 33 Several oil and gas wells, many homes Would prefer a route along 85 and would write a letter of support 6/11/20 Emailed Thank you for the virtual meeting tonight I found it to be the most informative of all the open houses It was Eaton focused, concise and full of meaningful content Good job by all presenters 6/18/20 Emailed We have ag land along your proposed route at CR 41 and 84 We do not wish to see any of your lines there Ault for this project There are already 2 projects in the works for that comdor also One is a methane line for the dairies and there is a pad site projected to start there between 84 and 86 along 41 that is to start in 2021 6/18/20 Emailed You still owe me considerable documentation on E -field measurements and predictions associated with a Ault 230KV transmission line as the one proposed My house is within 300 ft of one of your proposed routes, and my horses and fencing are within 75 ft Data I've found suggest that E -fields from a 230KV line can EASILY exceed the 4 2KV/m limit your own pamphlet says is a recommended max safe guideline So, you still owe me an explanation of how this line is not a health hazard or a major impact on my horses or property, or even a danger to my wife's surgical steel eye socket Other power companies' literature at least talks about E -field levels and mentions the adverse effects of induced voltage on undergrounded metal and local power systems Xcel's pamphlet simply ignores the E -field problems and points out how small the magnetic field intensities are compared to the non -binding guidelines quoted You need to be talked about the E -fields too TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 6122120 Emailed Mr & Mrs Trujillo have previously noted their concern about the proximity of the line along the east side of Ault this parcel We explained their concern of not being able to sell this 8 -acre comer parcel as an out sale would be validated if they had filed a plat prior to the first notification of this route Otherwise, the property, as it is today, would be valued as non irrigated crop land This made sense to them and we explained the process of construction and how the structures might impact their pivots IF the line were to be on their lands They also expressed concern than any line to the west or northwest of their home would be much less desirable than if the line was to the east of their lands We let them know that we would be in touch as things continue to evolve and that if they had any questions to please let us know so that we could work to answer them DWA (6 22 20) 6/22/20 Emailed (JUNE 2- 16, 2020) The Eaton Chamber has been helping us engage and reach out to its members and the Eaton community at large to ensure broad communication coverage of open houses, surveys, and project updates On June 16, 2002, Verniece sent an emafi to all members of the Chamber to promote the June 17 virtual open house At this time, the Chamber was still not back to normal' or hosting any meetings so a specific update/presentation to members is not a possibility until perhaps later this summer or early fall 6/24/20 Emailed mailed comment letter uploaded to NCAP SharePoint (document titled 20200626140404) Ault 6/25/20 Emailed Long phone conversation with wife Carol The Longs are very disappointed that the West side route that was Ault previously presented as the preferred route is still being considered They were told after the first open house that the permit was withdrawn, and that Xcel was going to start from scratch This process feels disingenuous There is a coffin well on the NW site of the property, along with a comer pivot system The ground is very wet, and the Longs have concerns about safety Quality Well & Pump in Ault has indicated they will not service the coffin well under a transmission line of high voltage There are underground water lines along the ROW on the west side that takes water to other parts of the farm and to HWY 14 to another property (owned by Thornton) Harold also uses gated pipe to irrigate along the West and South side of the farm There are several trees on the west side of the property where the cattle gather The Longs DO NOT want to lose these trees TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 6/25120 Emailed I do not want the gigantic power lines running thru my property I am going to put in a pivot, and it will Greeley interfere with my farming operation Also the crop -dusting operation It will devalue my property Put it down 851111 6/25/20 Emailed I am against the lines being built on CR 39 next to Hawkstone and Eaton Commons subdivisions in Eaton Eaton There are better routes that are not right on top of houses in this area 6/26/20 Emailed I would like to voice my objection to power line routes on CR 76 or CR 39 These routes pass next to Eaton subdivisions and would negatively impact many homes A better line would be on Hwy 85 which is primarily commercial or a path that would go along the edge of farmland I think that most of the people that live in Hawkstone and Eaton Commons would agree with me Thank you 9/16/20 Emailed I live in Hawkstone and I don't understand why your preferred substation is in our backyards and the Eaton secondary location is in the industrial part of town We don't want to look at a substation, we want the Mountain View that is why we pay more for houses out here Why does it have to run right through town's There has to be a more rural route I think you need to go back to the drawing board- we don't want our town riddled with ugly power poles and a substation Thank your" TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 9/16/20 Emailed Looking at your projected preferred route I am dismayed at your preferred choice for the Eaton substation' Eaton All other future and existing stations are not located so near homes Your alternate choice is at least in a commercial location and not in such proximity to the subdivision of homes, this choice seems completely unacceptable Both routes are through densely populated private housing showing no concern for the health and welfare of our citizens There are many well documented studies showing high voltage electrical lines and health risks You state these are new higher voltage lines Is our little town simply not worth diverting your lines well outside the community rather than through it? I had attended 2 previous meetings and your possible routes and locations for the substation went over open farm ground not through apes According to your web site this is a better choice as to not interfere with the previous route through prime farmlands' How is an open field not a better choice than 'within 100 Feet of a home'? Your existing line to Cloverly is through farmlands How can you believe this is the best option? The transmission lines will be an eyesore to our area with questionable health risks and significant loss of property value Dropping our house values will decrease tax bases to both city and county at a time when it is needed the most' TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received by Xcel Energy 11125/20 Emailed Attention Sara O'Keefe, Lucas McConnell, David Allen Eaton Thank you for the opportunity to attend your Zoom meeting on November 17, 2020 That was the first meeting I have been able to attend due to a lengthy family illness However, I have received and read your notices and emails from our Hawkstone Master HOA with interest My husband and I are 13 -year residents of The Cottages at Hawkstone, a patio home community, and I currently serve on the Board of The Cottages HOA We love this area and chose it because of its proximity to the golf course and country feel I can probably speak for most of the residents in Hawkstone when I say 'not in my backyardas to the Alternate Route along WCR 76 and the south boundary of Hawkstone This was a planned community with buried electrical service and even the wires that now transverse the south boundary of Hawkstone are an eyesore To install even bigger poles and more obtrusive lines does not make sense The estate lots on the south boundary of Hawkstone are especially affected by this Alternate Route Those are the most expensive lots and homes in this subdivision and to put the investment and property values of those homeowners at nsk and secondarily, those of the other homeowners in Hawkstone, does not seem fair I have reviewed your maps online and listened carefully to your presentation I have no objection to the locations of the proposed substations I recognize need and growth necessitate the periodic addition of utilities but there is so much land out here, it would seem a better route could be found that would not traverse WCR 76 It's probably a dumb question but is there technology that would permit the lines to be buried? Until you hear something definitive from Union Pacific about the Preferred Route along Hwy 85, I would urge you to look at other alternatives to avoid going across the southern entrance to Hawkstone and traversing its southern boundary Thank you again for the opportunity to attend the Zoom meeting and to express my thoughts on this situation TABLE C4-1 Public Comments Received byXcel Energy 3131121 Emailed On Mar 31 Lucas McConnell and area engineer and design managers from the Greeley service center Eaton spoke to the Town of Eaton about upcoming Town projects that we wanted to make sure were separate to the overarching NCAP project Concerns centered around the new HS and the intersection of Collins St and CR74 where the Town wants to put in a new roundabout There exists a pole with both dist and trans assets on it that will NOT be able to be moved at this time until NCAP is done, which will not adhere to their roundabout plans We let them know that we may be able to include in a culvert within future roundabout with proper protections, but still investigating Other conversations about additional streetlights and future dist undergrounding went well APPENDIX C5-1 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH APPENDIX C Table C5.1 Summary of Xcel Energy's Project -Related Outreach to Community Stakeholders and Organizations Date Stakeholder/Organization Interaction Nature of Contact 2019 12/09/19 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 12/09/19 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update and meeting request 12/10/19 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 12/12/19 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 12/19/19 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 2020 01/02/20 Individual Stakeholder In -person Project update, requested input 01/02/20 Individual Stakeholder In -person Project update, requested input 01/09/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 01/10/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 01/15/20 Individual Stakeholder In -person Project update, requested input 01/16/20 Individual Stakeholder In -person Project update, requested input 01/16/20 Individual Stakeholder In -person Project update, requested input 01/16/20 Eaton Town Board In -person Project update, requested input 01/16/20 Eaton Town Board In -person Project update, requested input 02/11/20 Town of Eaton Planning In -person Project update, requested input 02/11/20 Eaton Town Administrator In -person Project update, requested input 02/11/20 Women of Weld Republican Candidate Forum In -person Project update, requested input 02/13/20 Eaton Area Chamber In -person Project update, requested input 02/20/20 Eaton Area Chamber Member Lunch In -person Project update, requested input 02/26/20 Eaton Country Club In -person Project update, requested input 03/03/20 Eaton Area Parks and Recreation District In -person Project update, requested input 03/04/20 Eaton Town Trustee In -person Project update, requested input 03/05/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 03/10/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 04/15/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 04/21/20 Mayor of Eaton Email Project update, meeting request 05/06/20 Mayor of Eaton Phone Project update, requested input 05/08/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 06/02/20 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update, meeting request 06/03/20 Eaton Town Trustee Phone Project update, requested input 06/02/20 to 06/16/20 Eaton Area Chamber Email Project update, meeting request 06/04/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 06/09/20 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update, requested input 06/14/20 State Representative In -person Project update, requested input 06/14/20 Weld County Commissioner In -person Project update, requested input 06/18/20 Eaton Town Board In -person Project update, requested input 06/19/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 06/23/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 06/25/20 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update, requested input 06/30/20 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update, requested input 07/01/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 07/22/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input Table C5-1 Summary of Xcel Energy's Project -Related Outreach to Community Stakeholders and Organizations 07/29/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 07/30/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 07/30/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 08/12/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 08/20/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 08120/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 08/21/20 Individual Stakeholder Email and Phone Project update, requested input 08/24/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 09/02/20 to 09/18/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 09/10/20 Individual Stakeholder Email and Phone Project update, requested input 09/21/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 09/23/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 10/01/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 10/05/20 to 10/09/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 10/05/20 to 10/09/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 10/07/20 to 10/09/20 Individual Stakeholder Email and Phone Project update, requested input 10/19/20 to 10/30/20 Individual Stakeholder Emails and Phone Project update, requested input 11/02/20 to 11/13/20 Individual Stakeholder Emails Project update, requested input 11/02/20 to 11/13/20 Individual Stakeholder Emails Project update and meeting request 11/02/20 to 11/13/20 Individual Stakeholder Emails Project update and meeting request 11/12/20 Weld County Commissioner In -person Project update, requested input 11/17/20 Hawkstone Homeowner's Association Virtual Meeting to provide project information 11/19/20 Eaton Commons and Maplewood Estates Homeowner Associations Virtual Meeting opportunity (no attendees) 11/20/20 to 11 /30/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 11/20/20 to 11/30/20 Hawkstone Homeowner's Association Email Project update, requested input 12/01/20 Individual Stakeholder Email and Phone Project update, requested input 12/01/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 12/01/20 Individual Stakeholder Email and Phone Project update and meeting request 12/03/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/07/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/07/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/07/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/07/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/08/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/08/20 Eaton Town Administrator Email Project update, requested input 12/08/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/08/20 Individual Stakeholder In -person Project update, requested input 12/09/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input Table C5.1 Summary of Xcel Energy's Project -Related Outreach to Community Stakeholders and Organizations 12/10/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/10/20 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 12/10/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 12/16/20 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 2021 01/13/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 01/19/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 03/10/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 04/07/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update and meeting request 04/15/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 04/21/21 Mayor of Eaton Email Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/05/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/06/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/06/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/06/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/06/21 Mayor of Eaton Phone Project update, requested input 05/07/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/08/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update, requested input 05/10/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update, requested input 05/13/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/13/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/13/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/13/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/13/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update Table C5-1 Summary of Xcel Energy's Project -Related Outreach to Community Stakeholders and Organizations 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/14/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/17/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/19/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 05/19/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 05/19/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 05/21/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/25/21 Eaton Chamber President Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/26/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/27/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/27/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 05/27/21 Eaton Chamber President Email Project update 06/02/21 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update 06/03/21 Eaton Town Trustee Phone Project update 06/04/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 06/09/21 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update 06/19/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 06/23/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 06/25/21 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update 06/30/21 Eaton Town Trustee Email Project update 07/01/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update 07/22/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 07/29/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 07/30/21 Individual Stakeholder Email Project update 07/30/21 Individual Stakeholder Phone Project update APPENDIX D UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FINAL LETTER Weld County Section 1041 Permit Application Northern Colorado Area Plan - Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project APPENDIX D UNION PACIFIC July 6, 2021 Weld County Commission 1150O Street PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 Commissioners: As part of an extensive community outreach process and a study of alternative transmission line routes that started in fall 2019, Xcel Energy evaluated several potential routes for its new Northern Colorado Area 115/230kV transmission line project in the summer of 2020. One of the alternative routes that was under consideration proposed to co -locate a segment of the transmission line within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way through the Towns of Ault and Eaton, and portions of unincorporated Weld County. An application to jointly use the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way for the proposed transmission line was prepared by Xcel Energy and submitted for review to Union Pacific in August 2020. A typical review period for a utility co -location request takes six months to complete and requires Union Pacific's railroad engineering, operations and real estate teams to evaluate potential impacts of the request to railroad facilities. Union Pacific's process for reviewing the application was completed in the early spring of 2021, despite delays caused by the COVID pandemic and the complex nature of the proposed co -location of facilities within the railroad right of way with the resulting operational concerns. During this period, Union Pacific's engineering team and Xcel Energy's engineering team collaborated over the course of several meetings to review technical aspects of the proposed transmission line in conjunction with Union Pacific's current operational requirements and possible future track expansions. Several key engineering and track safety issues were identified, discussed and evaluated, and ultimately those issues were determined to be unresolvable. This determination led to a mutual conclusion by Union Pacific and Xcel Energy that co -locating segments of the proposed transmission line in the railroad right- of-way is not a feasible or safe alternative route for the Northern Colorado Area transmission line project. Sincerely, Nathan Anderson Senior Director, Public Affairs UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD Nathan Anderson P 801-212-5415 650 Davis Rd Senior Director, Public Affairs F 402-501-2301 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Corporate Relations E nanderson@up.com Public Seance Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project This page intentionally left blank APPENDIX D APPENDIX G DECOMMISSIONING PLAN Weld County Section 1041 Permit Application Northern Colorado Area Plan - Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project APPENDIX G DECOMMISSIONING PLAN NORTHERN COLORADO AREA PLAN: AULT TO CLOVERLY TRANSMISSION PROJECT WELD COUNTY, COLORADO G.1 PURPOSE This Decommissioning Plan (plan) is being submitted to Weld County to fulfill one of the requirements of the Section 1041 Regulations (21-3-330 B 17) that Weld County requires for issuance of a Section 1041 Permit for the Project The terms of this Decommissioning Plan shall be binding upon PSCo The plan will be implemented to ensure that the Project and associated structures are removed after operations cease and that the property is reasonably restored in accordance with the applicable lease and easement agreements This plan generally outlines the procedures for decommissioning the Project and restoring affected lands as close as possible to their original condition Decommissioning procedures involve the physical removal of certain facilities, structures, and components associated with -the Project, and the disposal of solid and hazardous waste Restoration includes the stabilization or re -vegetation of the Project site to minimize erosion and facilitate subsequent land uses as determined by the property owner Provisions for financial assurance for decommissioning and reclamation activities are described in this plan G.2 DECOMMISSIONING In the context of this plan, decommissioning is the act of removing the transmission line from service At the end of the useful life of the Project (estimated to be more than 50 years) and if the facility were no longer required, the transmission line would be removed from service At such time, conductors, insulators, and hardware would be dismantled and removed from the ROW Structures would be removed and foundations removed to below ground surface Following abandonment and removal of the transmission line structures and equipment from the ROW, any areas disturbed during line dismantling would be restored and rehabilitated Structure foundations would be either abandoned in -place or cut off below ground level and buried All unsalvageable materials will be disposed of at authorized sites in accordance with applicable regulations Decommissioning of existing 44 kV transmission structures will include removal and transport of these structures off -site to disposal facilities and/or sale of these structures and associated hardware G.3 RECLAMATION In the context of this plan, reclamation is the process of restoring lands affected by the Project or its dependent components to a land use condition that satisfies the landowner and complies with County requirements The process may require grading, contouring, removal of compacted soils, stabilization, re - vegetation, and drainage control Reclamation of the Project will include restoring disturbed soils and vegetation The seed mix used for any restoration and re -vegetation project would be determined in consultation with the landowner Any seed mixture would not contain aggressive, non-native species that might invade the site Reclamation procedures will be based on site -specific requirements and techniques commonly employed at the time the area is reclaimed If the area is reclaimed as agricultural cropland, reclamation may include re -grading, application of soils, and tilling If the land is to be reclaimed to its natural state, reclamation will include re -grading, seedbed preparation, and re -vegetation with native seed APPENDIX G G.4 SCHEDULE The Project is projected to have at least a 50 -year minimum physical life PSCo has no definitive plans for decommissioning of the proposed facilities Should the operation of the Project be terminated, PSCo would provide Weld County with a written Notice of Termination of Operations The date of the Notice of Termination of Operations is the Termination Date The notice will be provided within 30 days of terminating operation of the system The Project will be removed in accordance with the terms of existing easement and lease agreements with the landowners G.5 ESTIMATED DECOMMISSIONING AND RECLAMATION COSTS Total decommissioning and reclamation costs will be offset by the salvage value of structures, and associated substation facilities that were sold or reused G.6 RESPONSIBILITY PSCo would be responsible for decommissioning the facility and all costs associated with decommissioning the Project and associated facilities PSCo will be responsible for ensuring that decommissioning activities occur in accordance with this plan Upon completion of decommissioning, Weld County will have the right to review final decommissioning and reclamation to confirm it was consistent with this plan If decommissioning does not proceed in accordance with this plan, Weld County will have the right to enter the property and cause the appropriate abandonment and decommissioning measures as determined by this plan Following satisfactory decommissioning and reclamation, all requirements for PSCo to provide financial assurance, if required, hereunder will cease G.7 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE During the April 21, 2021 pre -application meeting, Weld County Department of Planning Services staff noted that financial assurance is not required for the Project APPENDIX 0 APPENDIX H AGRICULTURAL IMPACT MITIGATION PLAN Weld County Section 1041 Permit Application Northern Colorado Area Plan - Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project APPENDIX H June 2021 XCEL ENERGY Northern Colorado Area Plan: Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project This page intentionally left blank Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverty Transmission Project TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. ...................1 11 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 12 COORDINATION . 1 13 APPLICABILITY . 2 2.0 AGRICULTURE IN WELD COUNTY........................................................................................3 3.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS........................................................................................................... 4 4.0 PRE -CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS....................................................................................... 5 4 1 CONTACT INFORMATION 5 42 SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES MAPPING 5 43 COORDINATION WITH IRRIGATION COMPANIES 5 44 TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE LOCATIONS 6 45 PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING DAMAGES AND COMPENSATION 6 5.0 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS................................................................................................. 7 51 MONITORING 7 5 11 Sample List of Qualifications 7 512 Responsibilities 7 5 2 ACCESS ROADS 8 5 3 NEW TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE INSTALLATION 8 5 4 SPRAY AND DRIP IRRIGATION 8 5 5 AGRICULTURAL TILE 9 6.0 POST -CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS..................................................................................10 6 1 SOIL COMPACTION/RUTTING 10 62 EXCESS SOIL AND ROCKS 10 63 CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS 10 6 4 SOIL CONSERVATION PRACTICES 10 65 RECLAMATION AND RE VEGETATION 10 7.0 SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR ORGANIC FARMS................................................................11 7 1 ORGANIC SYSTEM PLAN 11 7 2 PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES 11 7 3 ACCESS ROADS . 11 74 EROSION CONTROL 12 75 WEED CONTROL 12 76 MONITORING 12 77 COMPENSATION FOR CONSTRUCTION DAMAGES 12 78 COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES DUE TO DECERTIFICATION 13 8.0 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................»...14 9.0 REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................»...17 PAGEt Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AIMP Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan CDA Colorado Department of Agriculture Company Public Service Company of Colorado, doing business as Xcel Energy DWR Colorado Division of Water Resources kV kilovolt Project Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project ROW right(s)-of-way PAGE ii Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverty Transmission Project 1.0 INTRODUCTION Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), doing business as Xcel Energy (Xcel Energy), developed this Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan (AIMP) for its Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project (Project) The AIMP identifies measures that PSCo will take before, during, and after Project construction to avoid, mitigate, minimize, repair, or provide compensation for Project impacts on Agricultural Land Capitalized words and other terms have definitions outlined at the end of this AIMP in Section 8 Use of the term "Landowner" in this AIMP may be interpreted as "Landowner and/or Tenant " 1.1 Project Description The Project includes the following existing and proposed facilities • A new overhead 230 kV double -circuit transmission line extending between the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Ault Substation and PSCo's planned Husky Substation One circuit will be installed initially and operated at 230 kV PSCo is currently negotiating with landowners along this alignment. The second 230 kV circuit will be installed when additional electric capacity is needed The new transmission line will be located in unincorporated Weld County (3 7 miles) and in the Town of Ault (0 7 mile) o The planned Husky Substation, located in the Town of Ault, will replace the existing Ault 44 kV Substation, which will be decommissioned after the Husky Substation is energized In November 2018, PSCo submitted a site plan for the proposed Husky Substation to the Town of Ault In February 2019, the Town of Ault approved the site plan • A new overhead 115/230 kV double -circuit transmission line extending between the planned Husky Substation and the site for the Collins Street Substation on the Town of Eaton's east side A 115 kV circuit will be installed initially, and a 230 kV circuit will be installed in the future when additional electric capacity is needed The new transmission line will be located in unincorporated Weld County (7 2 miles), Town of Ault (0 3 mile) and Town of Eaton (0 9 mile) At ultimate buildout, both circuits will be installed on the same transmission structures • The new Collins Street Substation, to be located in the Town of Eaton, will replace PSCo's existing Eaton 44 kV Substation, which will be decommissioned after the Collins Street Substation is energized The Collins Street Substation will accommodate upgrades to the local electrical distribution system Approximately 10 acres is needed for the new substation site • A new overhead 115/230 kV double -circuit transmission line extending between the new Collins Street Substation and the existing Cloverly Tap Point, which connects to PSCo's existing Cloverly Substation A 115 kV circuit will be installed initially, and a 230 kV circuit will be installed in the future when additional electric capacity is needed The new transmission line will be located in unincorporated Weld County (4 6 miles) and in the Town of Eaton (1 0 mile) 11.2 Coordination PSCo prepared this AIMP with input from the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) Particular assistance from the Colorado DWR was provided PAGE 1 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Clovedy Transmission Project by Mr Mark Simpson, Cache La Poudre Basin Water Commissioner, and Mr Brent Schantz, South Platte River Operations and Compact Coordinator 1.3 Applicability The AIMP and its pre -construction, construction, and post -construction standards and policies apply only to Project activities occurring on private agricultural land If agricultural tile is encountered, whether on non-agricultural land or agricultural land, PSCo will implement construction standards relating to the repair of tile on agricultural lands discussed below Portions of this AIMP that identify standards and policies applicable to organic agricultural land apply only to the types of lands defined in the National Organic Program Standards at Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations 205 100, 205 101, and 205 202 Additionally, pre -construction, construction, and post -construction standards and policies identified in this AIMP can be modified through Easement or other agreement between PSCo and the Landowner of agricultural land, as appropriate In such case, the easement or other agreement will control PAGE 2 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Clovedy Transmission Project 2.0 AGRICULTURE IN WELD COUNTY Agricultural operations, including harvesting crops and raising livestock, cover 75 percent of Weld County's 2 5 million acres Weld County leads Colorado in the value of agricultural products sold and is one of the nation's richest agricultural counties Every year, Weld County farmers plant more than 875,000 acres of crops, of which more than 300,000 acres are irrigated (Weld County 2020) Weld County's land use policies support rural character and respect the county's agricultural heritage and traditional agricultural land uses More specifically, county officials recognize the right to farm and, in doing so, adopt the following Right to Farm Statement, a portion of which is provided below in addressing agricultural operations Weld County Right to Farm Statement Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market value of agricultural products sold The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious, but they are intensively used for agriculture Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and accept there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower level of services than in town Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to relocate to rural areas open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion, and the rural atmosphere and way of life Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area Well -run agricultural activities will generate off -site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment, slow -moving farm vehicles on rural roads, dust from animal pens, fieldwork, harvest and gravel roads, odor from animal confinement, silage and manure, smoke from ditch burning, flies and mosquitoes, hunting and trapping activities, shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife, and the use ofpesticides andfertilizers in the fields, including the use of aerial spraying It is common practice for agricultural producers to utilize an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their agricultural operations A concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a visual disparity between rural and urban areas of the County (Weld County 2020) During PSCo's efforts to route the proposed transmission line and site a new substation in the Eaton area, landowners voiced the following concerns for impacts on agricultural land • Irrigation wells and underground pipelines carrying irrigation water • Pivot sprinkler systems, including electronic instrument panels and pumps • Drip irrigation systems, including underground drip tape and pumps • Guided pivot irrigation systems, including underground guidance systems • Interference with Global Positioning System equipment for AutoTrac-guided farm equipment. • Transmission line conductor height and maintenance of irrigation ditches • Loss of agricultural production due to changes in the center pivot or other modifications to irrigation systems The following discussions provide mitigation measures and best management practices that PSCo will use to address these concerns PAGE 3 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project 3.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS PSCo will negotiate in good faith with each Landowner of agricultural land to secure an agreement containing the conditions or provisions needed to implement this AIMP The mitigation measures below are subject to negotiation and approval or change by the Landowner of agricultural land, so long as such changes are negotiated with and acceptable to PSCo Unless otherwise specified or agreed upon by the Landowner, PSCo or its qualified contractors will implement the mitigation measures PSCo and the Landowner may agree that the Landowner will conduct certain activities Unless otherwise specified in this AIMP or in an easement or other agreement negotiated between PSCo and the Landowner, construction standards and policies or mitigation measures will be implemented within 90 days after completion of Final Clean-up activities on agricultural land Weather conditions or other circumstances identified by mutual agreement between PSCo and the Landowner may delay implementing mitigation measures until after Final Clean-up Where PSCo determines that it is practicable, PSCo will make temporary repairs These temporary repairs may be made to minimize additional property damage or interference with the Landowner's access to the subject agricultural land or to comply with federal or state permits and regulations PSCo or its contractors will implement the pre -construction, construction, and post -construction standards and policies or mitigation measures in this AIMP so long as such activities do not conflict with applicable federal, state, or local rules, regulations, permits, licenses, approvals, or conditions obtained by PSCo for the Project Should any activity in this AIMP be determined to be unenforceable due to federal, state, or local rules, regulations, permits, licenses, approvals, or conditions, PSCo will inform the Landowner and will identify a reasonable alternative activity PAGE 4 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project 4.0 PRE -CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 4.1 Contact Information Prior to right-of-way (ROW) preparation or construction, PSCo will make a good faith effort to provide each Landowner with PSCo land agent contact information, including a phone number and address that can be used to contact PSCo regarding impacts to agricultural land or other Project -related construction concerns or questions Good faith efforts may include in -person meetings, emails, letters, or telephone calls PSCo will provide updated information to the Landowner within a reasonable time of any change to PSCo contact information 4.2 Soil and Water Resources Mapping If requested by the Landowner, prior to beginning construction activities, PSCo will map and measure soil and water features to document pre -construction conditions in locations where Project construction activities are planned to occur on agricultural land More specifically, PSCo will map the topsoil depth and vegetation of crops, as well as subsurface irrigation systems to identify pipe locations and avoid or minimize impacts to such systems Additionally, PSCo will measure water flows in known agricultural tile to document pre -construction flow rates and hydraulic conductivity PSCo will also contact the affected Landowner to identify decreed water rights, if applicable According to the Colorado DWR, individual landowners are the best source of information on historical water rights (Colorado DWR 2019) 4.3 Coordination with Irrigation Companies Prior to beginning construction activities, PSCo will work with the New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company (Lucerne, Colorado) and Larimer and Weld Imgation (Fort Collins, Colorado) to determine whether formal agreements are needed to cross irrigation canals with the proposed transmission line PSCo will also coordinate Project information with these companies to avoid and minimize impacts on irrigation systems from construction or operation of the Project In conversations with landowners, PSCo has learned of the significance of existing irrigation wells that serve agricultural properties in the area PSCo will work with landowners to understand the existing irrigation infrastructure on each parcel Existing irrigation wells will be avoided when possible, however, it may be necessary to make minor adjustments in pole placement and height to facilitate a well remaining in place If, on a case -by -case review, a well is determined to be safe to remain within the proposed ROW, PSCo and the Landowner, shall agree it is safe for the well to remain operational as -is, and will not pose a safety hazard to the owner, PSCo or service provider in the course of its continued operation and maintenance Should it be determined a well needs to be moved from its location within the ROW, PSCo may elect to have the Landowner perform the necessary work to replace the well as per the current guidelines by the State of Colorado, Weld County, and any ditch companies that may have jurisdiction for the well for which they will be compensated PSCo may also choose to have the work done by a qualified service provider, approved by the Landowner, and to compensate the provider for the costs incurred to perform the scope of work needed to replace the original well After consulting with local irrigation well -drilling and maintenance companies, it does appear that most, if not all, water wells will be able to be serviced without interference from the proposed route including those that may be located in the ROW PAGE 5 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project 4.4 Transmission Structure Locations During the Project's design, PSCo's engineering, real estate, and siting and lands rights staff will seek input from the Landowner, as practicable, to address concerns for transmission structure locations Prior to construction, the siting and land rights agents will review the planned structure locations with the Landowner, when requested to do so by the Landowner Prior to installing transmission line structures, PSCo will contact the affected Landowner for his/her knowledge of underground systems such as water pipelines, drip irrigation or agricultural tile locations If the Landowner does not know if an underground system such as tile is located at a proposed structure location, PSCo will attempt to identify whether a tile is present Agricultural tile that is damaged, cut, or removed as a result of PSCo's location efforts will be promptly repaired 4.5 Procedures for Determining Damages and Compensation PSCo will maintain a procedure for processing Landowner claims for construction -related damages, including but not limited to crop damages The procedure is intended to standardize and minimize Landowner concerns for recovering damages, providing a degree of certainty and predictability for the Landowner and PSCo, and fostering a good relationship between the Landowner and PSCo for the long- term During easement acquisition negotiations, PSCo will provide a copy of the procedure to the Landowner Damage claim negotiations between PSCo and an affected Landowner will be voluntary PSCo will offer to compensate the Landowner according to the terms of PSCo's damage claim policy that is in effect at the time that the Easement is executed and recorded The compensation offered is only an offer to settle, and the offer shall not be introduced in any proceeding brought by the Landowner to establish the amount of damages that PSCo must pay PAGE 6 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project 5.0 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS PSCo will reasonably restore and/or compensate the Landowner, as appropriate, for damages caused by PSCo as a result of transmission line construction, and as outlined in this AIMP PSCo will decide whether to restore land and/or compensate the Landowner after a discussion with the Landowner 5.1 Monitoring The CDA does not require that an Agricultural/Environmental Monitor be hired for a project's construction phase (CDA 2020) However, because of agriculture's importance in the Project area, PSCo will consider retaining an Agncultural/Environmental Monitor if needed PSCo would develop a list of potential Agricultural/Environmental Monitors and written specifications for the minimum qualifications that the selected. Monitor must possess A sample list of qualifications is provided below 5.1.1 Sample List of Qualifications 1 Have demonstrated practical experience with pipeline or electric power transmission line construction and restoration activities on agricultural land 2 During Project construction activities, be responsible for verifying PSCo's compliance with this AIMP 3 If work is being performed on Orgamc agricultural land, the Monitor will be trained in organic inspection by the Independent Organic Inspectors Association, unless the Monitor received such training during the previous three years 4 On a regular basis, observe Project construction activities on agricultural land 5 Work with Project construction personnel to ensure all practices comply with this AIMP 6 Work with other members of PSCo's team to comply with this AIMP 7 Document instances of noncompliance and work with Project construction personnel to identify and implement appropriate corrective actions as needed 8 Before Project construction activities begin, provide Project construction personnel with training on the provisions of this AIMP 9 As needed, provide Project construction personnel with field training on specific topics included in this AIMP 5.1.2 Responsibilities The Agricultural/Environmental Monitor would audit PSCo's compliance with this AIMP The Agncultural/Environmental Monitor would not have the authority to direct or to stop Project construction activities However, if the Monitor observes a significant, non -compliant activity, he/she would immediately report the activity to PSCo If after reviewing the non -compliant Project activity, and if the judgment is made that continuing the activity will damage environmental resources and/or Agricultural Land, PSCo will issue a stop work order The Agricultural/Environmental Monitor's duties would include, but are not limited to the following PAGE 7 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverty Transmission Project 1 Participating in pre -construction training activities that PSCo sponsors 2 Monitoring Project construction and restoration activities on Agricultural Land for compliance with provisions of this AIMP The Monitor will be allowed full access to the Agricultural Land where Project construction activities occur 3 Reporting instances of noncompliance with this AIMP to PSCo and the Landowner 4 Communicating Landowner concerns to PSCo, if needed 5 Maintaining a written log of Landowner concerns that PSCo's construction or siting and land rights agents observe or report concerning compliance with this AIMP 6 Be responsible for determining if weather conditions caused the soil to become so wet that the activity to alleviate compaction would reduce the future production capacity of the land and advising PSCo of these conditions PSCo will be solely responsible in making the decision on whether it will proceed with Project construction activities in these circumstances Compensation for the Landowner, as appropriate, will be determined as described in Section 4 5 5.2 Access Roads The location of access roads to be used for Project construction activities will be discussed with the Landowner PSCo will design access roads to not impede proper drainage and will construct access roads to mitigate soil erosion If grading is required to create an access road, the access road may be left intact through mutual agreement between the Landowner and PSCo, unless otherwise restricted by federal, state, or local government regulations If an access road is to be removed, the Agricultural Land on which the access road is constructed will be returned to its previous use and restored to its pre -construction condition 5.3 New Transmission Structure Installation Installing the Project's proposed 115/230 kV transmission lines may create short-term impacts to active agricultural operations More specifically, construction activities may damage or remove crops, preclude planting, impede access to certain fields or plots of land, obstruct farm vehicles and equipment, and affect harvest operations All of these impacts would temporarily withdraw land from production and reduce agricultural productivity on the affected land Construction equipment and vehicles may also compact agricultural soils Construction activities that compact these soils might impact subsequent active agricultural operations During the Project's construction activities, livestock operations may also be temporarily affected Construction activities may temporarily disrupt livestock access to pasture lands and disturb livestock with construction noise If Project construction activities result in damage or removal of existing crops or farm vehicles or equipment or a temporary or permanent withdrawal of land from production, PSCo will compensate the Landowner for temporary or permanent loss of production or equipment damage 5.4 Spray and Drip Irrigation If the transmission line and/or temporary work areas intersect an operational, or soon to be operational, spray irrigation system or drip irrigation system, PSCo will work with the Landowner to establish an acceptable amount of time that the irrigation system may be out of service PAGE 8 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project If, as a result of Project construction activities, an irrigation system interruption causes crop damages either on or off of the ROW, PSCo will compensate the Landowner for crop loss If it is feasible and mutually acceptable to PSCo and the Landowner, temporary measures will be implemented to allow an irrigation system to continue to operate across land on which the transmission line is also being constructed PSCo will not allow an irrigation system to continue operation across land on which the transmission line is also being constructed, if PSCo determines that such operation would be unsafe 5.5 Agricultural Tile If Project construction activities damage an agricultural tile, the tile will be repaired with materials of the same quality as that which was damaged If tiles on or adjacent to the transmission line construction area are adversely affected by construction, PSCo will take such actions as are necessary to restore the tile's function, including relocating, reconfiguring, and replacing the existing tile PSCo will correct tile repairs, as needed, after completing construction activities, provided that the repairs were made by PSCo or its agents or designees The affected Landowner may elect to negotiate a fair settlement with PSCo for the Landowner to be responsible for repairing, relocating, reconfiguring, or replacing damaged tile In the event that the Landowner chooses to be responsible for repairing, relocating, reconfiguring, or replacing the damaged tile, PSCo will have no further liability for the identified damaged tile The following standards and policies apply to the tile repairs completed by PSCo 1 Tiles will be repaired with materials of the same or better quality as that which was damaged 2 If water is flowing through a damaged tile, temporary repairs will be promptly installed and maintained until such time that permanent repairs can be made 3 PSCo will make efforts to complete permanent tile repairs in a reasonable timeframe after Final Clean-up, accounting for weather and soil conditions 4 After completing the Final Clean-up and settling damages, PSCo will be responsible for correcting and repairing tile breaks or other damages to tile systems that are discovered on the ROW, to the extent that such breaks are the result of Project construction These damages are usually discovered after the first significant rain event PSCo will provide the Landowner with contact information, should tile damage concerns be identified after Final Clean-up PSCo will not be responsible for tile repairs performed by the Landowner PSCo will be responsible for repairing areas, as necessary, to properly drain wet areas along the ROW caused by Project construction activities PAGE 9 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project 6.0 POST -CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 6.1 Soil Compaction/Rutting PSCo will repair damage incurred due to compaction, ruts, erosion, and/or washing of soil caused by Project construction activities If, by mutual agreement, the Landowner repairs such damage, PSCo will reimburse the Landowner for the reasonable cost of labor and the use of equipment to repair damage incurred due to compaction, ruts, erosion, and/or washing of soil caused by Project construction activities PSCo will make such payments in a reasonable period of time following Project construction activities and after receiving a statement substantiating the Landowner's repair costs If there is a dispute between the Landowner and PSCo as to what areas need to be ripped or chiseled, the depth to which compacted areas should be ripped or chiseled, or the need for or rates of applying lime, fertilizer, and organic material, PSCo will consult the Agricultural/Environmental Monitor before making a final decision 6.2 Excess Soil and Rocks Unless the Landowner requests otherwise, excess soil and rock will be removed from the construction site After Final Clean-up and restoration of Agricultural Lands, PSCo will make good faith efforts to obtain written acknowledgment from the Landowner that such activities have been completed 6.3 Construction Debris PSCo will promptly remove Project -related construction debris and material that is not an integral part of the transmission structure from the Landowner's property at PSCo's cost Such material may include excess construction materials or litter generated by the construction crews PSCo will pay for the reasonable cost of repairs to the Landowner's equipment if the equipment is damaged by materials or debris that PSCo left on the property during construction activities 6.4 Soil Conservation Practices Soil conservation practices such as terraces and grassed waterways that are damaged by Project construction activities will be restored to their pre -construction condition, to the extent practicable PSCo will attempt to work with the Landowner to identify and document the pre -construction conditions of these features 6.5 Reclamation and Revegetation At transmission structure work areas and along Project access roads, PSCo will redistribute topsoil that was removed during Project construction activities PSCo will only use certified weed -free hay, straw, or grass during all Project revegetation activities PAGE 10 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project 7.0 SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR ORGANIC FARMS PSCo recognizes that Organic Agricultural Land is a unique feature of the landscape and will treat this land with a similar level of care as other sensitive environmental features This section identifies mitigation measures that apply specifically to farms that are Organic Certified or farms that are in active transition to becoming Organic Certified, and is intended to address the umque management and certification requirements of these operations This section supplements and is an addition to all other protections included in this AIMP The provisions of this section will only apply to Orgamc Agricultural Land for which the Landowner has provided a true, correct, and current version of the Organic System Plan to PSCo The Landowner must provide the Organic System Plan to PSCo no later than 60 days after signing the Easement 7.1 Organic System Plan PSCo recognizes the importance of the individualized Organic System Plan to the Organic Certification process PSCo will work with the Landowner, the Landowner's Certifying Agent, and/or a mutually acceptable third -party organic consultant to identify the site -specific Project construction practices that will minimize the potential for decertification as a result of Project construction activities Possible practices may include but are not limited to the following • Cleaning equipment • Planting a deep-rooted cover crop in lieu of mechanical decompaction • Applying composted manure or rock phosphate • Preventing the introduction of disease vectors from tobacco use • Restoring and replacing beneficial bird and insect habitat • Maintaining orgamc buffer zones • Using organic seeds for any cover crop PSCo recognizes that Organic System Plans are proprietary and will respect the need for confidentiality 7.2 Prohibited Substances PSCo will avoid applying prohibited substances on Organic Agricultural Land No herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers or seed will be applied to Organic Agricultural Land unless requested and approved by the Landowner Likewise, PSCo will avoid refueling, storing fuels or lubricants, or conducting routine equipment maintenance on Organic Agricultural Land Prior to entering Organic Agricultural Land, equipment will be checked to ensure that fuel, hydraulic, and lubrication systems are in good working order If prohibited substances are used on land adjacent to Orgamc Agricultural Land, these substances will be used in such a way as to prevent them from entering Organic Agricultural Land 7.3 Access Roads During Project construction activities, topsoil and subsoil layers that are removed to create access roads on Organic Agricultural Land will be stored separately and replaced in the proper sequence after the transmission line is installed Unless otherwise specified in the site -specific practices mentioned above, PAGE 11 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project PSCo will not use this soil for other purposes, including creating access ramps at road crossings No topsoil or subsoil, other than incidental amounts, may be removed from Organic Agricultural Land Likewise, Organic Agricultural Land will not be used to store soil from non -Organic Agricultural Land 7.4 Erosion Control On Organic Agricultural Land, PSCo will, to the extent feasible, implement erosion control methods consistent with the Landowner's Organic System Plan On land adjacent to Organic Agricultural Land, PSCo's erosion control procedures will be designed so that sediment from adjacent non -Organic Agricultural Land will not flow along the ROW and be deposited on Organic Agricultural Land Treated lumber, non -organic hay bales, and non -approved metal fence posts will not be used for erosion control on Organic Agricultural Land 7.5 Weed Control On Organic Agricultural Land, if PSCo determines that weed control is needed during Project construction activities, PSCo will, to the extent feasible, implement weed control methods consistent with the Landowner's Organic System Plan Prohibited substances will not be used for weed control within 50 feet of posted Organic Agricultural Land 7.6 Monitoring In addition to the responsibilities of the Agricultural/Environmental Monitor described in Section 5 1, the following stipulations will apply The Agricultural/Environmental Monitor will monitor Project construction and restoration activities on Organic Agricultural Land for compliance with the provisions of this section and will document any Project activities that may result in decertification 2 Instances of non-compliance will be documented according to the Independent Organic Inspectors Association protocol consistent with the Landowner's Organic System Plan, and will be made available to the CDA, the Landowner, the Landowner's Certifying Agent, and PSCo 7.7 Compensation for Construction Damages The settlement of damages will be based on crop yield and/or crop quality determination and the need for additional restoration measures PSCo will first work with the Landowner of Organic Agricultural Land to determine crop yield In the event that PSCo and the Landowner of Organic Agricultural Land cannot determine crop yield, at PSCo's expense, a mutually agreed upon professional agronomist will make crop yield determinations and the CDA will make crop quality determinations If the crop yield and/or crop quality determinations indicate the need for soil testing, the testing will be conducted by a commercial laboratory that is properly certified to conduct the necessary tests and is mutually acceptable to PSCo and the Landowner Field work for soil testing will be conducted by a professional soil scientist or professional engineer licensed by the state of Colorado PSCo will be responsible for the cost of sampling, testing, and additional restoration activities, if needed Additional restoration activities will be completed according to the terms of PSCo's damage claim policy that is in effect at the time that the Easement is executed and recorded PAGE 12 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverty Transmission Project 7.8 Compensation for Damages Due to Decertification Should any portion of Organic Agricultural Land be decertified as a result of Project construction activities, PSCo will pay damages for crops and/or livestock in the area impacted by the lost certification The payment for damages will be equal to the full difference between the market value of conventional crops and/or livestock and the market value of the organic crops and/or livestock lost for three years or the penod of time needed for the Landowner or Tenant to regain certification, whichever comes first The market value of the crop will be determined as set forth in the damage claim policy Pnor to any compensation being paid for organic crop loss, at the request of PSCo, the Landowner shall provide verification of the loss of Organic Certification through the accredited certifying agent PAGE 13 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Pmject 8.0 DEFINITIONS Agricultural Land Land that is actively managed for crops, hay, or pasture, and land in government set -aside programs Agricultural/Environmental Monitor The person(s) responsible for overall Project compliance with permit conditions and commitments made in this AIMP and for auditing PSCo's compliance with this AIMP He/she will have demonstrated experience with pipeline or electric power transmission line construction on Agricultural Land The Monitor will report directly to the Colorado Department of Agriculture Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity The legal document that the Colorado Public Utilities Commission requires public utilities and cooperative electrical associations to file for new construction and extension of transmission facilities in Colorado Codified at 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 723-3 Certifying Agent Per the National Orgamc Program Standards at Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations 205 2 Decertified or Decertification Loss of Organic Certification Easement The agreement(s) and/or interest in private -owned agricultural land held by PSCo by virtue of which PSCo has the right to construct, operate, and maintain the Project's transmission line together with such other nghts and obligations as may be set forth in such agreement(s) Final Clean-up Project activities that occur after construction activities are complete Final Clean-up activities may include removing construction debris, de -compacting soil as required, removing temporary erosion control structures, final grading, restoring fences, and required reseeding Once Final Clean-up is finished, PSCo will contact the Landowner to settle all Project -related damages and will provide a form to sign that acknowledges the final settlement Independent Organic Inspectors Association A non-profit association of farm inspectors dedicated to verifying practices of organic production (faircompanies 2008) PAGE 14 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project Landowner Person(s) or their representatives holding legal title to agricultural land on the Project's route from whom Xcel Energy is seeking, or has obtained, a temporary or permanent Easement "Landowner" includes Tenant, if any Non -Agricultural Land Any land that is not "agricultural land" as defined above Organic Agricultural Land Farms or portions thereof described at Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations 205 100, 205 101, and 205 202 Organic Certification or Organic Certified As defined by the National Organic Program Standards at Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations 205 101 Organic System Plan As defined by the National Organic Program Standards at Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations 2052 Prohibited Substance As defined by the National Organic Program Standards at Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations 205 600 through 205 605 using criteria provided in Title 7 United States Code, Sections 6517 and 6518 Right -of -Way The land included in temporary and permanent Easements, which PSCo acquired for the Project's construction, operation, and maintenance activities Subsoil Soil that is not topsoil and located immediately below topsoil Tenant Any person(s) lawfully renting or sharing land for agricultural production that constitutes the "Right -of -Way" as defined above Tile An artificial subsurface drainage system PAGE 15 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project Topsoil The uppermost honzon/layer of the soil, typically with the darkest color and greatest content of organic matter Xcel Energy Public Service Company of Colorado, doing business as Xcel Energy, which may also include agents and contractors of Public Service Company of Colorado, doing business as Xcel Energy, where appropriate PAGE 16 Xcel Energy Northern Colorado Area Plan: Ault to C/overty Transmission Project 9.0 REFERENCES Colorado Department of Agriculture. 2020. Personal communication with Mr. Sam Anderson, CDA Conservation Division's Energy Coordinator, on January 8, 2020. Colorado Division of Water Resources. 2019. Personal communication with Mr. Mark Simpson, Colorado Division of Water Resources' Water Commissioner for The Cache La Poudre Basin, on December 13, 2019. faircompanies. 2008. Definition of Independent Organic Inspectors Association. Available online at https://faircompanies.com/articles/or ag nic-produce-independent-organic-inspectors-association/. Accessed December 3, 2019. Weld County. 2020. General information about agriculture in Weld County, Colorado and the County's Right to Farm Statement. Available online at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/ planning and zoning/weld county right to farm. Accessed January 8, 2020. Xcel Energy. 2018. Huntley to Wilmarth 345 kV Transmission Line Draft Environmental Impact Statement, AIMP. 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Establish a protective perimeter around the substation, protecting surrounding structures: DO NOT enter or extinguish any substation equipment until given authorization by Xcel Energy substation personnel. 3. Assist Xcel Energy in efforts to stabilize the incident, as directed/needed. Responders must use extreme caution around high voltage areas due to the severe electric hazards. High voltages in these sites can exceed 500,000 volts, or 500 kilovolts (kV), and operating amperages (A) of 1000A or more. Substations contain transformers, circuit breakers, switch gear, capacitors, bus bars (large diameter, non -insulated metal conductors) and large banks of batteries to control power in control rooms. Electrical emergencies at Xcel Energy substations should be approached cautiously. Responders should wait for Xcel Energy personnel to arrive before initiating any type of offensive actions (see note 2 above). Since there is extreme risk to responders during high voltage emergencies, decisions must be made by the emergency services incident command in conjunction with Xcel Energy's incident commander. Unified command is critical in these types of operations. Caution Substations can have a great deal of oil. It is used for cooling transformers and as an arc suppression agent while opening a circuit breaker. In some facilities the oil reservoir can be very large, or stored indoors. When there is a fire or damage to oil -cooled equipment, an oil spill can result. Regular hazardous materials tactics can be employed if the area is free from any energized equipment. Most utilities have eliminated the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) problem in their cooling oils; however, the real hazards are the flammability of heated oils and the ever-present danger of energized equipment. General public numbers Xcel Energy electric outage 800.895.1999 Xcel Energy gas emergency/gas odor 800.895.2999 Xcel Energy residential customer service 800.895.4999 Xcel Energy business solutions center 800.481.4700 TOO/TYY(hearing-impaired service) 800.895.4949 xcelenergy.com/Safety Xcel Energy RESPONSIBLE IT NATURE xcelenergy.com I ® 2017 Xcel Energy Inc. I Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy Inc. 1 17-02-633 () Xcel Energy Fire safety response for substation emergencies Unified command at utility emergencies In large incidents, it is common to use a modified incident command structure, called unified command, whereby representatives from both the emergency services command and utility companies work together. They share information and coordinate personnel to develop an overall action plan that best solves the problem. The unified command team develops an incident action plan that uses agreed -upon strategies and tactics to accomplish the mission. In high voltage emergencies involving an electric substation or a generation plant, the unified command process is the only way to guarantee success and assure the safety of all responders and utility personnel at the scene. Unified command at utility emergencies provides a joint method for incident management teams to: • Determine incident priorities and identify strategic goals • Select tactics for achieving the strategic incident goals and priorities • Ensure joint planning for objectives and tactical activities • Allow joint tactical operations to be conducted • Maximize the use of all assigned resources • Provide a method for resolving conflicts among the team players Decision making for high voltage/substation emergencies The initial task during high voltage emergencies involving Xcel Energy substations is to determine the tactical action plan. This is done by assessing the incident's potential. The incident commander (IC), based on input from the Xcel Energy, should estimate the likely outcome of the emergency and select the overall operating strategy to favorably impact this outcome. Pre -planning for substation emergencies will help identify response strategies and tactics, as determined by representatives from both the emergency services and local utility companies, like Xcel Energy. The absence of a preplan for a substation or generation plant emergency raises the risk of disaster and injury. Strategy and tactics for substation emergencies Strategy s the overall goal of the response effort. Strategies are general in nature, such as life safety, incident stabilization, environmental impact and utility service restoration. Examples of common strategic goals at utility emergencies could include the following: • Rescue (if possible and can be done safely) • Public protective actions (isolate downed wires, arc safety and downwind evacuation) • Preventing cooling oil from impacting the environment • Controlling the spread of oil around the substation • Fire suppression and control • Safety during restoration operations Tactics are action specific and they are implemented to achieve the strategic goals. Tactics could include: • Protecting in place vs. evacuating • Use extinguishing agents rather than water spray • Cooling exposures from radiant heat Operational modes Mitigating a utility emergency must be implemented in an overall operational mode. The three modes are non- intervention, defensive and offensive. Criteria for evaluating operational modes include: • Level of available resources (e.g. personnel and equipment) • Level of training and capabilities of emergency responders • Potential harm created by the incident Nonintervention 'No actionis taken. The risks of intervening are unacceptable when compared to the dangers of fighting the electrical fire. All personnel are withdrawn to a safe location. Defensive Conditions indicate that the defensive actions chosen will buy time, enabling the response effort to be directed towards limiting the overall spread of the problem. Offensive The offensive mode must never be initiated without Xcel Energy substation electricians present to advise the responder. All operations must be done in conjunction with, and under the direct supervision of substation personnel. APPENDIX J ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Weld County Section 1041 Permit Application Northern Colorado Area Plan - Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project APPENDIX 3 0 XcelEnergy RE B P B N S i B E F B Y NATU R E Public Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan. Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project TOPIC STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES General G-1 The contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, orders, and regulations. Prior to construction, all supervisory construction personnel will be instructed on the protection of cultural and ecological resources. G-2 Prior to construction, PSCo shall discuss with the contractor areas of environmental sensitivity within the Project area and, in particular, those areas where a monitor must be present during construction. Access Routes AR -1 No construction activities will be performed during periods when the soil is too wet to adequately support equipment and vehicles. If equipment or vehicles create ruts in excess of 4-6 inches deep for a distance of 10 feet on native surface roads, the soil shall be deemed too wet to adequately support construction equipment. If equipment or vehicles create ruts in excess of 1 inch deep on graveled roads, the roads shall be deemed too wet to support construction equipment. AR -2 Only the minimum amount of soils and vegetation necessary for the maintenance of access routes and the safe and reliable operation of the transmission line will be disturbed. If excavation is necessary, topsoil will be conserved and reused as cover on disturbed areas to facilitate re -growth of vegetation. Vegetation will be cleared from those areas necessary to obtain adequate working width and turning radius space for maintenance equipment and allow for the safe operation of the transmission line. AR -3 Water bars on the access roads will be constructed as specified by PSCo. Water bars will be constructed to: 1) simulate the imaginary contour lines of the slope (ideally with a grade of 1 to 2 percent); 2) drain away from the disturbed area; and 3) begin and end in vegetation or rock, whenever possible. PSCo to provide specification for water bar construction. Water turn-off bars or small terraces shall be installed across all temporary construction access roads and trails on hillsides to prevent erosion and facilitate natural revegetation of the trails. Aesthetics A-1 The contractor shall exercise care to preserve the natural landscape and shall conduct construction operations so as to prevent any unnecessary destruction, scarring, or defacing of the natural surroundings in the vicinity of the work. Except where clearing is required for permanent works, approved temporary or permanent construction roads, staging areas, or excavation operations, vegetation shall be preserved and protected from damage by the contractor's construction operations and equipment. A-2 The contractor shall minimize scarring, defacing, damage, or destruction of the natural landscape resulting from construction operations. Any unnecessary or unauthorized damage shall be repaired by the contractor to the satisfaction of PSCo. Agriculture AG -1 To the extent practical, the transmission line will be sited to avoid conflicts with center pivot irrigation systems, locating structures at the edge of the pivot where structures would not interfere with operation of the system. AG -2 PSCo will work with affected landowners in an effort to minimize adverse effects on agricultural use, including transmission structure placement and other construction and operational practices. Air Quality AQ-1 The contractor shall utilize practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent, and otherwise minimize atmospheric emissions or discharges of air contaminants. AQ-2 Possible construction -related dust disturbance shall be controlled by the periodic application of water to all disturbed areas along the right-of-way and access roads. AQ-3 Vehicles and equipment showing excessive emission of exhaust gases due to poor engine adjustments or other inefficient operating conditions shall not be operated until corrective adjustments or repairs are made. AQ-4 Post seeding mulch will be utilized during reclamation activities at the discretion of the landowner to help reduce wind erosion and blowing dust. The mulch/stabilization will be performed as soon as possible after completion of project activities to minimize potential fugitive dust generation as revegetation occurs. Biological Resources BR -1 Vegetation shall be preserved and protected from damage by construction operations to the maximum extent practicable. Removal of brush and trees will be limited to those necessary for access and construction. BR -2 Disturbed areas where vegetation has been removed by construction activities to the extent that the potential for soil erosion is increased to a detrimental level will be subject to seedbed preparation 2 0 Xcel Energy" RESPONSIBLE BY NATUREPublic Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan: Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project TOPIC STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES techniques, reseeded with an approved seed mixture, and mulched(if necessary) during a recognized planting season. Mulching shall be applied only to those areas where potential erosion would prohibit vegetation establishment and growth. BR -3 The contractor shall not cross any wetland and riparian areas (of or relating to, or located on, the banks of a river or stream), except at designated locations designated by PSCo. BR -4 On completion of the work, all work areas, except any permanent access roads/trails, shall be regraded, as required, so that all surfaces drain naturally, blend with the natural terrain, and are left in a condition that will facilitate natural revegetation, provide for proper drainage, and prevent erosion. BR -5 All disturbed areas, except the access route running surfaces, will be reseeded with seed mixes reasonably accepted by the landowner. BR -6 All construction materials and debris shall be removed from the project area. BR -7 To preclude avian electrocutions and minimize collision risk, PSCo will incorporate Avian Protection Plan APP standards developed by the Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC 2012). Cultural Resources CR-1 Prior to construction, all supervisory construction personnel will be instructed on protection of cultural resources with reference to relevant laws and penalties, and the need to cease work in the location if cultural resource items are discovered. CR-2 Should any previously unknown historic/prehistoric sites or artifacts be encountered during construction, all land -altering activities at that location will be immediately suspended and the discovery left intact until such time that PSCo and the County is notified and appropriate measures taken to assure compliance the National Historic Preservation Act and enabling legislation. Fire Prevention/Control FP -1 Construction vehicles shall be equipped with government -approved spark arresters. FP -2 The contractor shall maintain in all construction vehicles a current list of local emergency response providers and methods of contact/communication. Hazardous Materials HM -1 PSCo shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations existing or hereafter enacted or promulgated regarding toxic substances or hazardous materials. HM -2 All fuel and fluid spills within this area will be handled in accordance with appropriate state and federal spill reporting and response requirements. The contractor shall notify PSCo of any spills so appropriate notifications can be made to regulatory authorities. HM -3 Any waste generated as a result of the proposed action will be properly disposed of in a permitted facility. Solid waste generated during construction and periodic maintenance periods will be minimal. All hazardous materials will be handled in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal hazardous material statues and regulations. Land Use LU-1 All activities associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the transmission line will take place within the authorized limits of the transmission line right- of -way and access routes. Additional access routes or cross-country travel will not be allowed outside of the authorized routes prior to review and approval by PSCo. LU-2 The contractor shall maintain all fences, brace panels, and gates during the construction period. Any fence, brace panel, or gate damaged during construction will be repaired immediately by the contractor to appropriate landowner or agency standards as determined by the authorized officer. I 7 Xcel Energy' RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE"Public Service Company of Colorado Northern Colorado Area Plan: Ault to Clovedy Transmission Project TOPIC STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES LU-3 The contractor shall eliminate, at the earliest opportunity, all construction ruts that are detrimental to agricultural operations and/or hazardous to movement of vehicles and equipment. Such ruts shall be leveled, filled, and graded, or otherwise eliminated in an approved manner. Damage to ditches, tile drains, culverts, terraces, local roads, and other similar land use features shall be corrected as necessary by the contractor. The land and facilities shall be restored as nearly as practicable to their original condition. LU-4 Structure foundation holes will not be left open overnight and will be covered. Covers will be secured in lace and will be strong enough to prevent livestock, wildlife, or the public from falling. Noise N-1 Construction vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition and shall be equipped with manufacturers' standard noise -control devices or better (e.g. mufflers, engine enclosures). Noxious Weeds NW -1 To minimize introduction of noxious weed seed sources to the project area, the following measures will be performed. All heavy equipment utilized during construction will be washed prior to departure from the equipment storage facility. Washing of equipment prior to transport from one work site to another is not recommended, as on -site washing of equipment increases the chance of weed seed dispersal by drainage of water off of the site, across an area greater than the size of the work site. Equipment will have accumulations of mud 'knocked off instead. This method promotes containment of weed seeds on the work site. All seed mixes and mulch used for reclamation activities will be certified weed -free. Soils and Geology S-1 The contractor shall mitigate soils compacted by movement of construction vehicles and equipment by 1) loosened and leveled harrowing or disking to approximate pre- construction contours and 2) reseeding with certified weed -free grasses and mulched (except in cultivated fields). The specific seed mix(s) and rate(s) of application will be determined by PSCo. S-2 Movement of construction vehicles and equipment shall be limited to the right-of-way and approved access routes. S-3 Excavated material not used in the backfilling of poles shall be spread around each pole, evenly spread on the access routes in the immediate vicinity of the pole structure, or transported off site. Disturbed areas shall then be regraded to approximate pre -construction contours and reseeded. S-4 Topsoil will be removed, stockpiled, and re -spread at temporarily disturbed areas not needed for maintenance access. Traffic T-1 The contractor shall make all necessary provisions for conformance with federal, state, and local traffic safety standards and shall conduct construction operations so as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic. Water Quality and Erosion WQ-1 Construction activities shall be performed by methods that prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid matter, contaminants debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into flowing streams or dry water courses, lakes, and underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include, but are not restricted to, refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sanitary waste, industrial waste, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products. WQ-2 Dewatering work for structure foundations or earthwork operations adjacent to, or encroaching on, streams or water courses shall not be performed without prior approval by PSCo and appropriate state agencies. Water and eroded materials will be prevented from entering the streams or watercourses by constructing intercepting ditches, bypass channels, barriers, settling onds, or other approved methods. WQ-4 Excavated material or other construction materials shall not be stockpiled or deposited near or on stream banks, lake shorelines, or other water course perimeters where they can be washed away by high water or storm runoff or can in any way encroach upon the water source itself. WQ-5 Waste waters from construction operations shall not enter streams, water courses, or other surface waters without use of such turbidity control methods as settling ponds, gravel -filter entrapment dikes, approved flocculating processes that are not harmful to fish, recirculation systems for washing of aggregates, or other approved methods. Any such waste waters discharged into surface waters shall be essentially free of settleable material. Settleable material is defined as that material that will settle from the water by gravity during a 1 -hour quiescent period. WQ-6 A Storm Water Management Plan shall be developed, if required, to address all construction and reconstruction activities. The plan shall conform with all U.S. EPA and BMP requirements. APPENDIX M PHOTO SIMULATIONS Weld County Section 1041 Permit Application Northern Colorado Area Plan - Ault to Cloverly Transmission Project APPENDIX M PHOTO VIEWPOINT MAP 0 PHOTO LOCATION PROPOSED ROUTE EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINE (CLOVERLY TAP) QEXISTING SUBSTATION APLANNED HUSKY SUBSTATION OEXISTING CLOVERLY TAP POINT PROPOSED COLLINS STREET SUBSTATION SITE 0 XcelEnergy PHOTO VIEWPOINT PHOTO TAKEN: 10/28/2020 TIME: 12:49 PM -'- DIRECTION: WEST - _ `- - -' IAT: 40°36 8.64N LONG: 104°4658.80W _ s j a -- - E. Y- _ ?. �� . _ — It 1. -- ate— . 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