Bingham Wind Decision Delayed to 2014 - Citizens' Task Force on Wind Power - Maine2024-03-29T13:57:07Zhttps://www.windtaskforce.org/forum/topics/bingham-wind-decision-delayed-to-2014?feed=yes&xn_auth=noFrom the WEA. See the last se…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2013-12-29:4401701:Comment:533262013-12-29T19:31:22.857ZKaren Bessey Peasehttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/KarenBesseyPease
<p>From the WEA. See the last sentence. We asked the same question on the Highland project. CITIZENS can't get a time extension when opposing a development, but DEVELOPERS and REGULATORY AGENCIES can extend the time period of the 'expedited' clock. </p>
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<p>Sec. B-5. 38 MRSA §344, sub-§2-A, ¶A, (1) The commissioner may not request the board to assume jurisdiction of an application for any permit or other approval required for an expedited wind energy development, as defined in Title…</p>
<p>From the WEA. See the last sentence. We asked the same question on the Highland project. CITIZENS can't get a time extension when opposing a development, but DEVELOPERS and REGULATORY AGENCIES can extend the time period of the 'expedited' clock. </p>
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<p>Sec. B-5. 38 MRSA §344, sub-§2-A, ¶A, (1) The commissioner may not request the board to assume jurisdiction of an application for any permit or other approval required for an expedited wind energy development, as defined in Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 4, pursuant to the site location of development laws pursuant to chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6, the Natural Resources Protection Act or storm water management laws or a certification pursuant to Title 35-A, section 3456. Except as provided in subparagraph (2), the commissioner shall issue a decision on an application for an expedited wind energy development within 185 days of the date on which the department accepts the application as complete pursuant to this section or within 270 days of the department's acceptance of the application if the commissioner holds a hearing on the application pursuant to section 345-A, subsection 1-A. (2) The expedited review periods of 185 days and 270 days specified in subparagraph (1) do not apply to the associated facilities, as defined in Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 1, of the development if the commissioner determines that an expedited review time is unreasonable due to the size, location, potential impacts, multiple agency jurisdiction or complexity of that portion of the development. If an expedited review period does not apply, a review period specified pursuant to section 344-B applies. The commissioner may stop the processing time with the consent of the applicant for a period of time agreeable to the commissioner and the applicant.</p> I believe the only way DEP ca…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2013-12-29:4401701:Comment:531742013-12-29T18:28:47.032ZGary Campbellhttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/GaryCampbell
<p>I believe the only way DEP can go beyond the 185 day deadline for decision is with the developer's approval. It's possible that the developer initiated the delay and DEP simply agreed.</p>
<p>I believe the only way DEP can go beyond the 185 day deadline for decision is with the developer's approval. It's possible that the developer initiated the delay and DEP simply agreed.</p> Bear in mind that while the
M…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2013-11-26:4401701:Comment:528302013-11-26T13:30:56.200ZKathy Shermanhttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/KathleenASherman
Bear in mind that while the<br />
MA utilities signed these<br />
contracts, they have not been approved by the MA DPU. Delay past PTC incentive and permitting uncertainty should be brought to the attention of the Mass AG and DPU, along with the fact that generation is not going to contribute to the ISO-NE grid. Keep us posted.
Bear in mind that while the<br />
MA utilities signed these<br />
contracts, they have not been approved by the MA DPU. Delay past PTC incentive and permitting uncertainty should be brought to the attention of the Mass AG and DPU, along with the fact that generation is not going to contribute to the ISO-NE grid. Keep us posted.