Construction: 5-8

5-8 Please provide detailed information regarding the impacts on biodiversity of noise, the towers, the diesel fuel tanks, the air cooled condensers, the construction site, the new overhead transmission line right of way, the connection to the existing 34

The CREC has been designed to minimize impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitats, as detailed in Sections 6.5 and 6.6 of the EFSB Application.  Although there will be impacts to vegetation and wildlife species resulting of the clearing of forested areas, the site is zoned F-5 which allows power generation through a special use permit.  Section 6.5.2 describes the expected impacts of project construction on vegetation.  Section 6.6.2.2 details the expected impacts of project construction on wildlife and ecology.

 

Invenergy will restore vegetated and habitat areas temporarily impacted during construction wherever feasible.  Invenergy will also limit tree clearing activities during the breeding season of any threatened species identified in the areas to be cleared, and will work with local, state and federal authorities to implement practical measures to minimize impacts to vegetation and wildlife species during CREC construction and operation.