Millennium Pipeline Proposal

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February 19, 2016

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Re:
Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Docket No. PF16-3-000

Draft Resource Reports 1 and 10
Dear Ms. Bose:

On February 5, 2016, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) granted the request of Millennium Pipeline
Company, L.L.C. (Millennium) to use the pre-filing review process for the Eastern System
Upgrade (Project) in the above-referenced docket. Pursuant to Section 157.21(f)(5) of the
Commissions regulations, 1 Millennium hereby submits draft Resource Reports 1 and 10. 2
The filing includes an appendix that contains landowner information. The landowner
information is privileged information and therefore, Millennium is enclosing it under separate
cover marked CONTAINS PRIVILEGED INFORMATION DO NOT RELEASE.
Privileged information should be treated as confidential and is for use by Commission Staff only
and not to be released to the public. 3 Questions pertaining to confidential information may be
submitted to the undersigned.
Should you have any questions regarding this filing, please contact the undersigned at
(845) 620-1300.
Respectfully submitted,
MILLENNIUM PIPELINE COMPANY, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Ron Happach_______________
Ron Happach
Chief Operating Officer
Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Attachments
cc:
Eric Howard, FERC Environmental Project Manager
1
18 C.F.R. 157.21(f)(5) (2015).

Draft Resource Report 10 includes a summary of the alternatives considered or under consideration.
3
18 C.F.R. 388.112.
2
www.millenniumpipeline.com
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
Eastern System Upgrade Project
FERC Docket No. PF16-3-000
VOLUME II PUBLIC
Resource Reports 1 and 10

Initial Pre-filing Drafts
February 2016
EASTERN SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT
RESOURCE REPORT 1
General Project Description
Pre-Filing Draft
February 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Page
RESOURCE REPORT 1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................... 1-1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Purpose and Need ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Location and Description of Project Facilities.............................................................................. 1-4
1.3.1 Pipeline Facilities ............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.3.2 Aboveground Facilities .................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.2.1
Compressor Stations .................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.2.2
Meter Station ................................................................................................ 1-8
1.3.2.3
Additional Aboveground Facilities .............................................................. 1-8
1.3.3 Design Standards ............................................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.4 Status of Field Surveys .................................................................................................... 1-9
Land Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.1 Pipeline Facilities ........................................................................................................... 1-12
1.4.1.1
Construction Right-of-Way ........................................................................ 1-12
1.4.1.2
Additional Temporary Workspace.............................................................. 1-13
1.4.1.3
Access Roads .............................................................................................. 1-14
1.4.1.4
Pipe / Contractor yards and Staging Areas ............................................... 1-14
1.4.1.5
Operational Easement ................................................................................ 1-15
1.4.2 Aboveground Facilities .................................................................................................. 1-15
Construction Schedule and Compliance Procedures .................................................................. 1-15
1.5.1 Construction Schedule ................................................................................................... 1-15
1.5.2 Compliance Assurance Measures .................................................................................. 1-16
Construction Procedures ............................................................................................................. 1-18
1.6.1 Pipeline Facilities ........................................................................................................... 1-18
1.6.1.1
Typical Upland Pipeline Construction Procedures ................................... 1-20
1.6.1.2
Wetland Construction Procedures ............................................................. 1-25
1.6.1.3
Waterbody Construction Procedures ......................................................... 1-26
1.6.1.4
Road and Railroad Crossings .................................................................... 1-31
1.6.1.5
Foreign Utility Crossings ........................................................................... 1-32
1.6.1.6
Residential Areas........................................................................................ 1-32
1.6.1.7
Commercial and Industrial Areas .............................................................. 1-33
1.6.1.8
Agricultural Areas ...................................................................................... 1-33
1.6.1.9
Other Construction Procedures ................................................................. 1-34
1.6.2 Exceptions to the FERC Plan and Procedures ............................................................... 1-34
1.6.3.1
General Construction Procedures.............................................................. 1-35
1.6.4 Restoration ..................................................................................................................... 1-36
1.6.4.1
Pipeline Right-of-Way ................................................................................ 1-36
1.6.4.2
Aboveground Facilities .............................................................................. 1-37
1.6.4.3
Access Roads .............................................................................................. 1-37
Resource Report 1 General Project Description
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.6.4.4
Pipe / Contractor Yards and Staging Areas ............................................... 1-37
Operations and Maintenance Procedures .................................................................................... 1-37
1.7.1 Pipeline .......................................................................................................................... 1-38
Future Plans and Abandonment .................................................................................................. 1-39
Public Outreach........................................................................................................................... 1-40
1.9.1 Federal and State Agencies ............................................................................................ 1-40
1.9.2 Landowners.................................................................................................................... 1-40
1.9.3 Public Participation ........................................................................................................ 1-40
1.9.4 Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedure .......................................................... 1-41
Permits and Approvals ................................................................................................................ 1-42
Non-Jurisdictional Facilities ....................................................................................................... 1-42
Cumulative Impacts .................................................................................................................... 1-42
References ................................................................................................................................... 1-44
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1.1-1 Existing Compressor Stations on the Millennium Pipeline and associated Natural Gas
Capacities ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
TABLE 1.3-1 Summary of Eastern System Upgrade Facilities.............................................................. 1-4
TABLE 1.3-2 Proposed Pipeline Facilities for the Eastern System Upgrade ......................................... 1-5
TABLE 1.3-3 Proposed Aboveground Facilities for the Eastern System Upgrade ................................ 1-6
TABLE 1.3-4 Non-Surveyed Areas Eastern System Upgrade ............................................................. 1-10
TABLE 1.4-1 Summary of Land Requirements for the Huguenot Loop.............................................. 1-11
TABLE 1.4-2 Summary of Land Requirements for Aboveground Facilitiesa ...................................... 1-11
TABLE 1.4-3 Summary of Land Requirements for the Eastern System Upgrade Land Impacts outside
of Existing Millennium Pipeline Right-of-Way............................................................. 1-12
TABLE 1.4-4 Pipe / Contractor Yards and Staging Areas ................................................................... 1-14
TABLE 1.6-1 Potential HDD Installation Locations for the Huguenot Loop ...................................... 1-29
TABLE 1.6-2 Roads Crossed by the Eastern System Upgrade ............................................................ 1-31
TABLE 1.6-3 Foreign Utilities Crossed by the Eastern System Upgrade Project ................................ 1-32
TABLE 1.6-4 NYSDAM Plan Sections incorporated into the Project ECS ......................................... 1-33
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1
Figure 1.6-1
Eastern System Upgrade Project General Location Map................................................. 1-3

Typical Pipeline Construction Sequence ....................................................................... 1-19
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1A
Supplemental Tables
TABLE 1A-1 Construction Right-of-Way Widths for the Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 1A-2 Additional Temporary Workspace for the Eastern System Upgrade
TABLE 1A-3 Permanent and Temporary Access Roads
TABLE 1A-4 Proposed Deviations to FERC Plan and Procedures
TABLE 1A-5 Permits and Approvals
TABLE 1A-6 Projects with Potential Cumulative Impacts on Resources within the General
Area of the Eastern System Upgrade
APPENDIX 1B
Project Compliance and Mitigation Plans

Project Environmental Construction Standards [Note: Not included in this draft]
Horizontal Directional Drill Contingency Plan [Note: Not included in this draft]
Bedrock Blasting Plan [Note: Not included in this draft]
Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedures [Note: Not included in this draft]
APPENDIX 1C
Maps and Figures

USGS Quadrangle Excerpts
Projects with Potential Cumulative Impacts on Resources within the General Area of
the Eastern System Upgrade [Note: Not included in this draft]
Oversized Maps and Drawings [Note: Not included in this draft]
Pipeline Alignment Sheets (Scale 1-inch = 200 feet)
Hydrostatic Pressure Test Plan
Site-Specific HDD Plans
Residential Construction Drawings
Typical Right-of-Way Configurations and
Access Road Drawings
Launcher/Receiver Station Plot Plans
Full Size USGS Quadrangle Maps
Full Size National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Maps
APPENDIX 1D
Agency Correspondence
APPENDIX 1E
Public Participation Plan
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VOLUME III PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

APPENDIX 1F
List of Affected Landowners
VOLUME IV CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

APPENDIX 1G
Aboveground Facility Plot Plans [Note: Not included in this draft]
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RESOURCE REPORT 1GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Location in
Environmental
Report
Filing Requirement
Provide a detailed description and location map of the project facilities (

380.12(c)(1)).
Include all pipeline and aboveground facilities.
Include support areas for construction or operation.
Identify facilities to be abandoned.
Describe any non-jurisdictional facilities that would be built in association with the
project. ( 380.12(c)(2)).
Include auxiliary facilities (See 2.55(a)).
Describe the relationship to the jurisdictional facilities.
Include ownership, land requirements, gas consumption, megawatt size,
construction status, and an update of the latest status of Federal, state, and local
permits/approvals.
Include the length and diameter of any interconnecting pipeline.
Apply the four-factor test to each facility (see 380.12(c)(2)(ii)).
Provide current, original United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute
series topographic maps with mileposts showing the project facilities (
380.12(c)(3)).
Maps of equivalent details are acceptable if legible (check with staff).
Show locations of all linear project elements, and label them.
Show locations of all significant aboveground facilities, and label them.
Provide aerial images or photographs or alignment sheets based on these sources
with mileposts showing the project facilities.
( 380.12(c)(3)).
No more than 1-year old
Scale no smaller than 1:6,000
Provide plot/site plans of compressor stations showing the location of the nearest
noise-sensitive areas (NSA) within 1 mile ( 380.12(c)(3,4)).
Scale no smaller than 1:3,600
Show reference to topographic maps and aerial alignments provided above.
Describe construction and restoration methods. ( 380.12(c)(6)).
Identify the permits required for construction across surface waters.
( 380.12(c)(9)).
Include the status of all permits.
For construction in the Federal offshore area be sure to include consultation
with the MMS. File with the MMS for rights-of-way grants at the same time or
before you file with FERC.
Provide the names and addresses of all affected landowners as required and certify
that all affected landowners will be notified;
Affected landowners are defined in 157.6(d)(2)
Provide an electronic copy directly to the environmental staff.
Sections 1.1, 1.3

Figure 1.1-1
Section 1.11
Appendix 1C
Appendix 1C
Appendix 9X
Section 1.6
Section 1.10
Appendix 1F, Volume

III,
(Filed as Privileged)

Location in
Environmental
Report
Filing Requirement
Additional Information Often Missing and Resulting in Data Requests
Describe all authorizations required to complete the proposed action and the status
of applications for such authorizations, including actual or anticipated submittal
and receipt dates.
Section 1.10 and

Table 1A-5
Provide plot/site plans of all other aboveground facilities that are not completely
within the right-of-way.
Appendix 1C and
Appendix 1G,
Volume IV (Filed as
CEII)
Provide detailed typical construction right-of-way cross-section diagrams for each

proposed right-of-way configuration showing information such as widths and
relative locations of existing rights-of-way, new permanent rights-of-way, and
temporary construction rights-of-way. Clearly identify any overlap of existing
rights-of-way for projects involving collocation. Identify by pipeline facility and
milepost where each right-of-way configuration would apply.
Summarize the total acreage of land affected by construction and operation of the
project.
Describe cathodic protection system; include associated land requirements as
appropriate.
Describe construction and restoration methods for offshore facilities as well as
onshore facilities.
For proposed abandonments, describe how the right-of-way would be restored,
who would own the site or right-of-way after abandonment, who would be
responsible for facilities that would be abandoned in place, and whether
landowners were given the opportunity to request removal.
If Resource Report 5 - Socioeconomics is not provided, provide the start and end
dates of construction, the number of pipeline spreads that would be used, and the
workforce per spread.
If project includes construction in the federal offshore area, include in the
discussion of required authorizations and clearances the status of consultations
with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement. File
with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement for
right-of-way grants at the same time or before filing the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) application.
For project involving the import or export of natural gas/liquefied natural gas and
construction of liquefied natural gas facilities, include in the discussion of required
authorizations and clearances the status of consultations and authorizations
required from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Federal
Aviation Administration, as applicable.
Send two (2) additional copies of topographic maps and aerial images/photographs
directly to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP).
vi
Appendix 1C and
Resource Report 8
Section 1.4
[TBD]
Section 1.6
Not Applicable
Section 1.5.1
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Appendix 1C

Location in
Environmental
Report
Filing Requirement
Provide an electronic copy of the landowner list directly to the FERC

environmental staff (check with FERC staff for required format).
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Volume III
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Algonquin
API
ATWS
CFR
ECS
FERC or Commission
FERC Plan
FERC Procedures
Hancock CS
HDD
HDD Plan
Highland CS
hp
HUC
Huguenot M&R
Millennium
MP
NEPA
NYSDAM
NYSDEC
Project
Ramapo M&R
U.S.
USACE
USDOT
USGS
Westtown M&R
Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC

American Petroleum Institute
additional temporary workspace
Code of Federal Regulations
Environmental Construction Standards
Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures
Hancock Compressor Station
horizontal directional drill
Horizontal Directional Drill Contingency Plan
Highland Compressor Station
horsepower
hydrologic unit code
Huguenot Meter Station
milepost
National Environmental Policy Act
New York State Department of Agriculture
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Eastern System Upgrade
Ramapo Meter and Regulator Station
United States
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Geological Survey
Westtown Meter Station
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1.0
RESOURCE REPORT 1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Millennium) is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to
construct, install, operate, and maintain the Eastern System Upgrade (Project). The Project includes
construction of approximately 7.8 miles of 30- and 36-inch pipeline loop in Orange County, New York.
Millennium proposes to locate a majority of the pipeline loop overlapping with and adjacent to the rightof-way associated with its existing mainline (Millennium Pipeline). Additionally, as part of the Project,
Millennium proposes to construct and operate (1) a new compressor station (Highland CS) in Sullivan
County, New York, (2) additional horsepower (hp) at the existing Hancock Compressor Station (Hancock
CS) in Delaware County, New York, (3) modifications to the existing Ramapo Meter and Regulator
Station (Ramapo M&R) in Rockland County, New York, and (4) additional pipeline appurtenant facilities
at the existing Huguenot Meter Station (Huguenot M&R) and Westtown Meter Station (Westtown M&R)
in Orange County, New York. Dependent upon receipt of necessary approvals, construction of the
Project would be anticipated to commence in the Fall of 2017 to meet a target in-service date in
September 2018.
On January 19, 2016 Millennium requested approval from the FERC to initiate the Pre-filing National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Process for the Project. The FERC issued its approval of
Millenniums Pre-filing request on February 5, 2016 in Docket No. PF16-3-000. The Pre-filing Review
Process will allow for active participation by interested stakeholders throughout the Project development
process while maintaining a coordinated schedule and ensuring the timely review and decision on the
certificate application. The Pre-filing Review Process will also allow Millennium and the FERC to have
open communication during the planning stages of the Project and will greatly improve the FERCs
ability to identify issues early and address them as part of its environmental review assessment. Upon
completion of the Pre-filing Review Process, Millennium will file an application with the Commission for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct, install, operate, and maintain the Project.
The FERCs comprehensive NEPA review process requires an applicant to submit an Environmental
Report consisting of up to 13 individual resource reports. Each resource report addresses a particular
aspect of the environment in the Project area and evaluates the potential effects of the construction and
operation of the Project on that particular aspect. This Resource Report 1 (General Project Description)
identifies the purpose and need for the proposed Project, the locations and descriptions of Project
facilities, and the land requirements associated with the construction and operation of the proposed
facilities. This report also discusses: the proposed construction procedures; construction schedule; work
force, operation and maintenance procedures; potential plans for future expansion of the proposed
facilities; agency consultation and landowner notification; permits and approvals required to construct and
operate the Project; status of field surveys; proposed non-jurisdictional facilities; and an assessment of
cumulative impacts from other reasonably foreseeable future projects.
1-1
The existing Millennium system extends from the Town of Independence in Steuben County, New York
to the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York, generally consisting of approximately 240 miles
of mostly 30-inch-diameter pipeline. Existing compressor stations on the Millennium Pipeline and
associated horsepower are identified in Table 1.1-1.
TABLE 1.1-1
Existing Compressor Stations on the Millennium Pipeline and associated
Natural Gas Capacities
Station ID
Installed Horsepower
Corning Compressor Station
15,900
15,900
Minisink Compressor Station
12,260
The Millennium system is directly connected to five storage facilities and 14 interconnecting interstate
and intrastate pipelines. The Millennium system serves customers along its route in the Southern Tier of
New York and helps meet the energy needs of Northeast markets.
A checklist showing the status of the FERC filing requirements for Resource Report 1 is included
following the table of contents. Required drawings and maps showing the proposed Project facilities are
located in Appendix 1C. Refer to Figure 1.1-1 for a Project overview map that shows the location of all
proposed facilities and their association with Millenniums existing pipeline facilities.
1.2
PURPOSE AND NEED
The purpose of the Project is to permit Millennium to transport an incremental volume of approximately
200,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/dy) of natural gas from Millenniums Corning Compressor Station to an
existing interconnect with Algonquin Gas Transmission, L.L.C. located in Ramapo, New York. All of the
new capacity is subscribed under long-term, firm contracts. Therefore, the Project is needed to meet this
express market demand for new natural gas transportation capacity.
The Project facilities have been specifically designed to meet the demand for an additional 200,000
Dth/dy of firm transportation, as well as to maintain current operating pressures at intermediate delivery
points following the construction of the Project, to continue to meet customer demand on Millenniums
system during the summer months, and to ensure continued deliveries to interconnecting pipelines.
1-2
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Existing Millennium Pipeline

General Location Map
Created:
2/10/2016
Figure 1
14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
1.3
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT FACILITIES
The Project includes a new pipeline loop, a new compressor station, and modifications to one existing
compressor station and three existing meter stations. The Project consists of the following components
and facilities:
approximately 7.8 miles of new 30- and 36-inch diameter pipeline looping generally overlapping
with and adjacent to Millenniums existing pipeline right-of-way in Orange County, New York
(Huguenot Loop);
construction and operation of a new 22,400 hp compressor station, Highland CS in Sullivan

County, New York;
construction and operation of an additional 22,400 hp at the existing Hancock CS in Delaware

County, New York;
modifications to the Ramapo M&R in Rockland County, New York;
addition of pipeline appurtenant facilities at the Huguenot M&R and the Westtown M&R in
Orange County, New York; and
addition of an alternate interconnect to the 16-inch Valley Lateral at MP 7.5.
The proposed locations of Project facilities are shown on United States (U.S.) Geological Survey (USGS)
Quadrangle excerpts provided in Appendix 1C. Plot plans for the proposed new Highland CS and
modifications to the existing Hancock CS, Huguenot M&R, Westtown M&R, and Ramapo M&R are
included in Volume IV, Critical Energy Infrastructure Information [Note: Plot plans not included in this
draft].
Also included in Appendix 1C are full-size USGS topographic maps and aerial-based alignment sheets
showing the proposed locations of the Project facilities, including the construction and operational
pipeline rights-of-way, additional temporary workspace (ATWS), aboveground facilities, pipe / contractor
yards, staging areas, access roads, and horizontal directional drill (HDD) locations as described in the
following sections [Note: Full-size USGS topographic maps and aerial-based alignment sheets not
included in this draft]. The Project facilities are summarized in Table 1.3-1.
TABLE 1.3-1
Summary of Eastern System Upgrade Facilities
Facility
New/Modified
Length (miles)
County
30-inch Huguenot Loop
New
0.1
Orange
36-inch Huguenot Loop
New
7.7
Orange
Highland CS
New
Not Applicable
Sullivan
Hancock CS
Modified
Not Applicable
Delaware
Pipeline
Compressor Stations
Meter Stations
1-4
TABLE 1.3-1
Summary of Eastern System Upgrade Facilities
Facility
New/Modified
Length (miles)
County
Huguenot
Modified
Not Applicable
Orange
Westtown
Modified
Not Applicable
Orange
Ramapo M&R
Modified
Not Applicable
Rockland
Additional Aboveground Facilities
1.3.1
Pig Launcher / Receiver
New
Not Applicable
Orange
Alternate Interconnect
New
Not Applicable
Orange
Pipeline Facilities
The Project includes approximately 7.8 miles of 30- and 36-inch diameter new natural gas pipeline loop
(Huguenot Loop) that will extend from an interconnection with the existing Millennium Pipeline at the
existing Huguenot M&R Station in the town of Deerpark, New York, extending southeast through the
town of Greenville, to an interconnect with the Millennium Pipeline at the existing Westtown M&R
Station in the town of Minisink, New York. Table 1.3-2 provides a summary of the Huguenot Loop
including milepost (MP) designations within each town. All MPs throughout this report refer to locations
along the proposed Huguenot Loop, unless preceded by Millennium, which denotes an MP location
along the existing Millennium Pipeline. The Huguenot Loop will have a maximum allowable operating
pressure and a maximum operating pressure of 1,200 pounds per square inch gauge. To the extent
practicable, the Huguenot Loop will be constructed overlapping with and adjacent to the permanent rightof way associated with the existing Millennium Pipeline. Based on current design, approximately 94
percent of the total length of the new pipeline will be co-located with Millenniums existing rights-ofway. Tables 8A-3 and 8A-4 in Resource Report 8 will identify existing rights-of-way adjacent to the
Huguenot Loop and locations where the Huguenot Loop would be more or less than 25 feet from the
existing Millennium Pipeline, respectively [Note: Not Included in the draft].
TABLE 1.3-2
Proposed Pipeline Facilities for the Eastern System Upgrade
Milepost
Begin
Milepost End
Length (Miles)
Town
County
30
0.00
0.11
0.11
Deerpark
Orange
36
0.11
1.79
1.68
Deerpark
Orange
36
1.79
6.04
4.25
Greenville
Orange
36
6.04
7.75
1.71
Minisink
Orange
Pipe Diameter
Huguenot Loop
Total Miles
7.75
a: Mileposts are reference points and may not equal total length due to rounding.
1-5
1.3.2
Aboveground Facilities
Aboveground facilities for the Project will consist of the new Highland CS, modifications to the existing
Hancock CS, modifications to the existing Ramapo M&R, and the addition of pipeline appurtenant
facilities at the existing Huguenot M&R and Westtown M&R. Table 1.3-3 provides a summary by
location of all new and modified station facilities associated with the Project. These facilities are depicted
on the full-size USGS maps and aerial-based alignment sheets and the USGS map excerpts provided in
Appendix 1C [Note: Full-size USGS maps and aerial-based alignment sheets not included in this draft].
TABLE 1.3-3
Proposed Aboveground Facilities for the Eastern System Upgrade
Facility Type and
Name
Compressor Stations
Highland CS (New)
Hancock CS
Approximate
Milepost
Town, County
Millennium MP 135
Highland, Sullivan
Millennium MP
107.8
Hancock, Delaware
Description
Construct a new compressor station with

one 22,400 hp Solar Titan 130E
compressor unit.
Install a new Solar Titan 130E compressor
unit, totaling 22,400 hp, and re-stage the
existing Solar Mars compressors (15,900
hp), for a total of 38,300 hp.
Meter Stations
Huguenot M&R
Westtown M&R
Ramapo M&R
Deerpark, Orange
Remove existing 30-inch pig receiver,

extension of 30-inch Millennium Pipeline.
Installation of new regulator facilities and a
new 24-inch pig launcher for the existing
24-inch Millennium Pipeline.
MP 7.8
Minisink, Orange
Install a new 36-inch pig receiver for the

Huguenot Loop. Install a new 24-inch
receiver to the existing 24-inch Millennium
Pipeline and a new 30-inch pig launcher for
the existing 30-inch Millennium Pipeline.
Millennium MP
190.2
Ramapo, Rockland
Install new filter/separators, meters, heater,

and flow and pressure control regulation at
the existing Ramapo M&R.
MP 0.0

Pig Launcher /
Receiver
MP 0.1
Deerpark, Orange
Install a new 30-inch pig receiver and a

new 36-inch pig launcher for the Huguenot
Loop.
MP 7.7
Minisink, Orange
Install a 12-inch side tap on the 36-inch

Huguenot Loop and tie-in to the 12-inch
Valley Lateral.
1-6
1.3.2.1
Compressor Stations
Highland CS (New)
The Highland CS is a proposed, new compressor station located in Sullivan County, approximately 25
miles east of the existing Hancock CS in Delaware County. Millennium proposes to install one 22,400 hp
Solar Titan 130E compressor at the new station.
The auxiliary facilities will include the compressor building, and will be constructed of a rigid steel frame
with sheet metal roofs and walls. A controls building and an auxiliary building will house station controls
and communications equipment as well as an emergency electrical power generator and compressed air
system. The proposed facilities will also include valves, a fuel gas heater, parking and access areas, and a
fence enclosure. Utilities that will be supplied from local utility companies are electric power and
communications circuits. These utilities will require minor construction to bring the services into the
station property. No new utility right-of-way is anticipated to be needed. The station site work will
include a self-contained on-site water well and sanitary sewer system (e.g., on-site septic).
The site for the Highland CS has several thousand feet of frontage on Route 12/55; however, the facility
will be set back from the road far enough so that the grade of the terrain and existing wooded vegetation
provides adequate visual screening for the facility from the road. No additional screening is proposed.
The outdoor lighting for the new compressor station will be limited during un-manned night time
operation to the minimum amount required for security. The station security system incorporates outdoor
video cameras that must have sufficient outdoor lighting to record clear images at night. The station main
gate along with the station yard and all building entry and exit doors will have lighting for security.
These lights will have directional control or they will be positioned in a manner that minimizes their
visibility in the direction of local residences.
Hancock Compressor Station (Modified)
Millennium proposes to add a new Solar Titan 130E compressor unit, totaling 22,400 hp and to re-stage
the existing Solar Mars compressors (15,900 hp) at its existing Hancock Compressor Station in Delaware
County, New York. Installation of the new compressor unit will require construction of a new
compressor building and auxiliary building. The modifications will also include installation of gas aftercoolers; filter separator; additional MCC cabinets; fuel gas heater; valves, etc., some of which may be
built outside of the current station footprint. Minor construction will be required to upgrade the existing
electric power utility service into the station, but no new rights-of-way are required for the upgrade. No
additional visual screening is planned beyond existing on-site visual screening. The outdoor lighting for
the existing compressor station is limited during un-manned night time operation to the minimum amount
required for security. The station security system incorporates outdoor video cameras that must have
sufficient outdoor lighting to record clear images at night. New outdoor lighting may be required in the
area around the new compressor building. If new lights are installed, the lights will have directional
control or they will be positioned in a manner that minimizes their visibility in the direction of local
residences.
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1.3.2.2
Meter Station
Huguenot Meter Station (Modified-MP 0.0)

Work at the existing Huguenot M&R will include the removal of the existing Millennium 30-inch
pipeline receiver stub-up piping assembly and the extension of the 30-inch Millennium pipeline across the
meter yard and ultimately to the new 30-inch receiver facility located at MP 0.0. Work will also include
the installation of new regulator facilities to reduce the MAOP from the existing Millennium 30-inch
pipeline (1,200 psig) to the existing Millennium 24-inch pipeline (936 psig), and the installation of a new
permanent 24-inch pig launcher to the existing Millennium 24-inch launcher stub-up piping assembly.
All new facilities will be located within the existing Huguenot Meter Station site except for the extension
of the 30-inch pipeline to the new pig launcher / receiver at MP 0.0.
Westtown Meter Station (Modified)
Work at the existing Westtown M&R will include the installation of a new 36-inch pig receiver at the
terminus of the new 36-inch Huguenot Loop line. The existing Westtown M&R site will be expanded by
adding a 35 foot wide by 125 foot long extension to the west side of the existing Westtown M&R fencedin site. Work will also include the installation of a new 24-inch pig receiver to the existing Millennium
24-inch pig receiver stub-up piping assembly and a new 30-inch pig launcher to the existing Millennium
30-inch pig launcher stub-up piping assembly, all within the existing Westtown Meter Station site.
Ramapo Meter Station (Modified)
The existing Ramapo Meter Station is located at Millenniums interconnect with the Algonquin Gas
Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) pipeline system approximately one half-mile southwest of the Algonquin
right-of-way crossing of Sky Meadow Road in Ramapo, New York. The proposed modifications would
be generally located within the limits of the meter station facility and includes a new filter/separator, over
pressure protection / back feed to existing facility, in-line heater, and ultrasonic meters and flow/pressure
control valves to control the required capacity of natural gas through the station.
Millennium intends to use the permanent access road to the station for the period of construction and for
operation. Millennium is currently in the process of upgrading this access road for its operational needs.
Millennium is also currently in the process of obtaining a permanent easement from Orange County for
placement of the new filter/separators and / or other new equipment including but not limited to new
meters, heater, flow and pressure control regulation.
1.3.2.3
Launcher and Receiver (MP 0.1)

A new 65 foot wide by 150 foot long fenced in facility will be installed along the existing Millennium 24inch pipeline right-of-way at MP 0.1 and will include a new 30-inch pig receiver and a new 36-inch pig
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launcher for the Huguenot Loop. This new facility site is required because there is insufficient room at
the existing Huguenot M&R to accommodate the new receiver / launcher facilities. The new facility is
located partially within Millenniums existing / proposed permanent easement. A launcher/receiver
typical detail is included in Appendix 1C [Note: Not included in this draft].
Alternate Interconnect (MP 7.5)
A 12-inch side tap will be installed on the 36-inch Huguenot Loop and tied into the 12-inch Valley
Lateral to provide an alternate interconnect to supply gas to the Valley Lateral in the event that the 24inch Millennium pipeline is taken out-of-service. This facility will be a below grade valve with only an
extension stem/wheel operator located above grade. There will be no security fence or crushed rock at
this location. It will be located on land owned by Millennium and currently maintained for the existing
Millennium Pipeline right-of-way.
1.3.3
Design Standards
All pipeline facilities and associated appurtenances will be designed, constructed, tested, operated, and
maintained to conform to or exceed the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 191 and 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by
Pipeline, Minimum Safety Standards, Annual Reports, Incident Reports, and Safety-related Condition
Reports; 18 CFR 380.15, Site and Maintenance Requirements; and other applicable federal and state
regulations.
The pipeline will be constructed of carbon steel pipe that has been manufactured in accordance with the
American Petroleum Institutes (API) specifications for seamless and welded steel line pipe for use in
conveying gas in the natural gas industries (API 5L) with a fusion-bonded epoxy coating.
1.3.4
Status of Field Surveys
Detailed civil, biological and cultural field surveys began in October 2015 within a 100- to 300-foot-wide
survey corridor to accommodate the construction/permanent rights-of-way, ATWS, and minor route
realignments that may be required for site-specific features. Environmental components of the survey
program include delineations of wetlands and waterbodies, identification of threatened and endangered
species or their habitat, surveys for cultural resources within the area of potential effect, and identification
of nearby water supply wells and residences.
As of February 1, 2016 civil, biological, and cultural surveys have been completed on land where survey
permission has been granted (approximately 83 percent of the construction right-of-way, the pipe /
contractor yards, staging areas, and all access roads). More detailed information on the methodologies
used, and the status and results of surveys completed to date will be included in Resource Report 2 (Water
Use and Quality); Resource Report 3 (Vegetation and Wildlife, including threatened and endangered
species); and Resource Report 4 (Cultural Resources) in the draft Environmental Report to be submitted
in April 2016. A summary of non-surveyed areas for the Project is included in Table 1.3-4.
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TABLE 1.3-4
Non-Surveyed Areas Eastern System Upgrade
Facility/Tract ID
Nearest Milepost
Extent
(acres not surveyed)
0.10
27.62
0.62
8.03
0.91
1.18
1.28
0.78
1.29
0.08
1.36
0.08
1.36
0.46
1.44
1.25
1.49
0.07
Huguenot Loop
[TRACT ID TBD]
1.55
0.08
2.27
18.82
2.99
0.44
3.84
0.45
3.87
1.03
4.99
0.10
5.07
0.10
5.14
0.10
7.03
2.17
Survey Complete
Percent not surveyed
17.4
a: Percent not surveyed based on the limits of the survey corridor.
1.4
LAND REQUIREMENTS
Construction and operation of the pipeline loop will require acquisition of construction work areas
consisting of the temporary construction right-of-way, ATWS, access roads from public roadways to the
construction work areas, pipe / contractor yards, and staging areas. Following construction, all
construction work areas will be restored and revegetated. Millennium will increase its existing permanent
easement by 25 feet to accommodate operation of the Huguenot loop. For portions of the Huguenot Loop
that are not co-located with the existing Millennium Pipeline, a new 50-foot permanent right-of-way will
be obtained for operation of the new pipeline loop.
Table 1.4-1 and Table 1.4-2 summarize land requirements for construction and operation of the Project.
Table 1.4-3 summarizes land impacts outside of the existing Millennium Pipeline right-of-way for
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construction and operation of the Project. Table 8A-2 in Resource Report 8 provides an analysis of
existing land uses crossed and affected by Project construction and operation [Note: Not included in this
draft].
TABLE 1.4-1
Summary of Land Requirements for the Huguenot Loop
Facility
County
Land Affected
During
Construction
a
(acres)
Pipeline right-of-way
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
Additional Temporary Workspace
Orange
[TBD]
0.00
Orange
[TBD]
0.00
Land Affected
During Operation
b
(acres)
Access Roads
Temporary Access Roads
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
Pipe / Contractor yards
Permanent Access Roads
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
Staging Areas
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
TOTAL :
Notes:
a: Includes all construction workspace, (i.e. the permanent right-of-way, temporary right-of-way, and
ATWS).
b: Includes only the permanent right-of-way.
c: The numbers in this table have been rounded for presentation purposes. As a result, the totals may
not reflect the sum of the addends.
TABLE 1.4-2
a
Summary of Land Requirements for Aboveground Facilities
County
Land Affected During

b
Construction (acres)
Land Affected
During Operation
(acres)
Millennium MP 135
Sullivan
[TBD]
[TBD]
Millennium MP 107.8
Delaware
[TBD]
[TBD]
Facility
Milepost
Compressor Stations
Highland CS (New)
Hancock CS
Meter Stations
Huguenot M&R
MP 0.0
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
Westtown M&R
MP 7.8
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
Millennium MP 190.2
Rockland
[TBD]
[TBD]
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
Ramapo M&R

Pig Launcher / Receiver
MP 0.1
MP 7.7
Orange
[TBD]
[TBD]
a: The numbers in this table have been rounded for presentation purposes. As a result, the totals may not reflect the sum
of the addends.
b: Land affected during construction includes both temporary and permanent work areas.
c: The alternate interconnect will be constructed within land owned by Millennium and currently maintained as permanent
easement for the existing Millennium Pipeline. No additional land will be required for construction of the interconnect.
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TABLE 1.4-3
Summary of Land Requirements for the Eastern System Upgrade
Land Impacts outside of Existing Millennium Pipeline Right-of-Way
Land Affected
During
Construction
(Acres)
Land Affected
During Operation
(Acres)
Total
Pipeline right-of-way
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Access Roads
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Pipe / Contractor yards
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Staging Areas
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Hancock CS
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Highland CS
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Huguenot M&R
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Westtown M&R
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Ramapo M&R
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Facility

a
Total
Notes:
a: The numbers in this table have been rounded for presentation purposes. As a result, the totals
may not reflect the sum of the addends.
1.4.1
Pipeline Facilities
The following sections describe the various components of the construction work areas and land that will
be maintained for operation of the Project.
1.4.1.1
Construction Right-of-Way
Appendix 1C includes typical right-of-way cross-sections for construction in uplands, agricultural land,
and wetlands [Note: Not included in this draft]. Millennium is proposing to use a construction right-ofway width that will provide for safe working conditions and efficient pipe installation while also
protecting sensitive environmental resources. The dimensions of Millenniums typical construction
rights-of-way are based on the following considerations.
Construction Work Area: The equipment work area typically will require approximately125 feet
for efficient pipe installation and to accommodate:
o Automatic welding Millennium may use automatic welding to weld the pipe joints
together before lowering the pipe into the trench. This involves use of portable shelters,
commonly referred to as sheds or shacks, that are leapfrogged down the right-of-way
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by sidebooms during mainline welding operations. The standard width of these sheds is
between 10 and 12 feet, not including maneuvering room for the sideboom to move the
sheds down the right-of-way.
A travel lane The travel lane is essential for efficient pipeline construction and allows
equipment and support crews to pass around construction activities. During pipe laying
activities, the travel lane allows sidebooms to leapfrog along the right-of-way, allowing
for longer segments of pipe to be installed. For short distances and in environmentally
sensitive areas, the travel lane can be reduced, although ATWS is often required outside
of the sensitive areas for pipe makeup and/or spoil storage.
The majority of the Huguenot Loop is co-located with the existing Millennium Pipeline in this area.
Typically, Millennium will utilize 45 feet of the existing permanent right-of-way for the Millennium
Pipeline and an additional 80 feet of new construction right-of-way for the Huguenot Loop.
The construction right-of-way width and temporary land requirements for installation of the pipeline will
differ according to the type of terrain encountered, construction methods that will be used, and
environmental sensitivity of the land being crossed. The typical right-of-way cross-sections are provided
in Appendix 1C [Note: Not included in this draft]. Based on construction experience involving
comparable installations, and evaluation of the environmental sensitivity of the land being crossed,
Millennium is proposing use of the following typical construction right-of-way widths:
175 feet in agricultural land (i.e., full right-of-way topsoil segregation);
125 feet in upland areas;
75 feet in wetland areas; and
Up to 185 feet in areas of steep side slope.
Table 1A-1 summarizes the locations, by milepost, where the standard construction right-of-way would
be 175, 125, 75, or 185 feet wide [Note: Not included in this draft].
1.4.1.2
ATWS will be required where an obstacle prevents the normal placement of spoil and the placement of
pipe sections immediately adjacent to the pipe trench (for example, at a waterbody crossing or road
crossing), where additional volumes of spoil will be generated in areas where a reduced right-of-way is
being used (for example, at wetland crossings), or where additional construction operations will be
performed (for example, at HDDs).
ATWS typically will be required on both sides of road, wetland, and waterbody crossings, at truck
turnarounds, at hydrostatic test water withdrawal pump locations, at pipe tie-ins, at HDD entry and exit
points, at foreign pipeline or other utility crossings, and for staging and fabrication of drag sections. The
size and configuration of each ATWS is unique and dependent upon the existing conditions at each work
location (e.g., available or accessible space, the presence of buildings and other structures, crossing angle,
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crossing depth, length of crossing, terrain, or the presence of trees or sensitive habitat). See Table 1A-2
for the proposed location and purpose of each ATWS [Note: Not included in this draft].
1.4.1.3
Access Roads
Access roads are used to transport construction workers, equipment and materials to the construction
work area from public interstate, state, county and local highways/roads. These access roads include
private roads and/or two-tracks that may require minor modification or improvement to safely support the
expected loads associated with the movement of construction equipment and materials to and from the
public roadways to the construction right-of-way. Modifications or improvements to these access roads
may include grading or other minor maintenance to prevent rutting during use, placement of additional
gravel or crushed stone on the existing surface, enlargement to accommodate the pipeline equipment,
such as stringing trucks, and/or installation of board or timber mats that will be removed upon completion
of construction. Table 1A-3 provides access road locations, length, existing surface type, and existing
land use [Note: Not included in this draft].
1.4.1.4
Pipe / Contractor yards and Staging Areas
Pipe / contractor yards and staging areas are needed for various uses, such as stockpiling pipe, fabricating
concrete weights and piping assemblies, staging construction operations, storing construction materials,
parking equipment, and for temporary construction offices. Three pipe / contractor yards and four staging
areas have been identified for use during construction of the Project. In general, the pipe / contractor
yards and staging areas will require minimal improvements, primarily in the form of a graded gravel base
to stabilize the ground surface and allow for motor vehicle traffic, delivery and storage of pipe and
associated equipment and materials, and placement of storage trailers and on-site office trailers. Land for
Pipe / Contractor Yard 2 and 3 will be owned by Millennium. Land for the remaining pipe / contractor
yard and staging areas will be leased by Millennium during construction. The pipe / contractor yards and
staging areas are included in Table 1.4-4 and a map of the locations is included in Appendix 1C.
TABLE 1.4-4
Pipe / Contractor Yards and Staging Areas
Name
Pipe /
Contractor
Yard 1
Staging
Area 1
Staging
Area 2
Pipe /
Contractor
Yard 2
Location
Town/County
Size
(acres)
Land Use
MP 0.2
Deerpark, Orange
8.64
Open Land
MP 2.9
Greenville, Orange
4.08
Open Land, Upland Forest
MP 4.7
Minisink, Orange
4.51
Agricultural Land
MP 7.5 (northeast)
Minisink, Orange
3.38
Agricultural, Upland
Forest
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TABLE 1.4-4
Name
Pipe /
Contractor
Yard 3
Staging
Area 3
Staging
Area 4
Location
Town/County
Size
(acres)
Land Use
MP 7.5 (southwest)
Minisink, Orange
6.79
Industrial/Commercial,
Open Land, Upland Forest
MP 7.7 (west)
Minisink, Orange
2.31
MP 7.7 (east)
Minisink, Orange
2.38
TOTAL:
1.4.1.5
Agricultural Land, Open

Land
Agricultural Land,
Industrial/Commercial
Land, Open Land
32.10
Operational Easement
Following construction of the pipeline, in areas where Millennium can co-locate the Huguenot Loop with
its existing right-of-way, Millennium will retain an additional 25 feet of the construction right-of-way as a
permanent easement to allow for inspection and maintenance of the pipeline during operation. In areas
where co-location is not possible Millennium will retain 50 feet of the construction right-of-way as a
permanent easement to allow for inspection and maintenance of the pipeline during operation.
1.4.2
Table 1.4-2 above summarizes land requirements for construction and operation of the proposed new and
modified aboveground facilities. See Resource Report 8 for additional information on property size and
new land requirements for the new and modified aboveground facilities [Note: Not included in this draft].
Millennium already owns the land required for construction and operation of the new compressor building
at the Hancock CS. Millennium owns the property where the new Highland CS will be located.
Millennium will obtain an agreement or license with the landowner for use of the land required for
construction and operation of the modifications at the Westtown M&R and Ramapo M&R. Millennium
is in the process of obtaining a permanent easement from Orange County for the new land required at the
Ramapo M&R.
1.5
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
1.5.1
Construction Schedule
Millennium plans to commence construction in September 2017, pending receipt of all applicable permits
and clearances. The duration of construction for the proposed new Highland CS is estimated to be 8 to 10
months. The duration of construction for proposed modifications at the existing Hancock CS and
Ramapo M&R is estimated to be 4 to 8 months. The Project is scheduled to be in service by September
2018.
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Millennium will install the pipeline using one construction spread for the pipeline, and smaller work
crews for the HDDs, meter stations, and launcher and receiver. The order in which each facility will be
constructed may vary, depending upon the capabilities of each contractor, weather, available workforce
and optimized construction logistics. Separate construction crews will be used for each of the proposed
aboveground facilities with the exception of the tie-in valves and launcher/receiver. The estimated peak
Project construction work force is expected to be approximately 220 workers. Millennium anticipates
approximately 60 percent of the construction workforce for the pipeline and approximately 40 percent of
the construction workforce for the aboveground stations will be local hires.
1.5.2
Compliance Assurance Measures
To ensure that construction of the Project facilities will comply with mitigation measures identified in
Millenniums applications and supporting documentation, the FERCs environmental conditions, and the
requirements of other applicable permitting agencies, Millennium will include, whenever appropriate,
environmental requirements in its construction drawings and / or specifications. To solicit accurate bids
for pipeline construction, Millennium will provide these specifications and advance versions of the
Construction Drawing Packages to qualified prospective pipeline contractors. Contractors selected to
perform work on the Project will receive copies of specifications and a Construction Drawing Package
containing pipeline and aboveground facility drawings designated as being approved for construction.
For those mitigation measures that address pre-construction surveys and clearances, Millennium will
include pertinent correspondence documenting compliance with these mitigation measures in the
Construction Drawing Package. For those mitigation measures that address permit conditions from
applicable regulatory agencies, Millennium will include copies of permits and related drawings in the
Construction Drawing Package. For those mitigation measures that, in part, address post-construction
requirements, Millennium will include instructions and documentation that will be provided to operating
personnel following the completion of construction. These maintenance instructions will include copies
of pertinent permits with particular reference to long-term permit conditions and reporting requirements.
Millennium will require the selected contractors to install the proposed facilities according to
Millenniums standard specifications, the Construction Drawing Package, and the terms of a negotiated
contract. To support the application of proper field construction methods, Millennium has generally
incorporated the FERCs Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation and Maintenance Plan (FERC Plan) and
FERCs Waterbody and Wetland Construction and Mitigation Procedures (FERC Procedures) into the
Projects Environmental Construction Standards (ECS) to address the site-specific conditions in the
Project area (see Appendix 1B) [Note: Not included in this draft]. Any deviations from, or additions to,
the FERC Procedures have been identified in Section 1.6.2 for FERC approval prior to implementation.
Appendix 1B includes the following plans that Millennium will implement during construction of the
Project:
Project ECS (including Spill Prevention and Response Procedures that provide procedures for
hazardous materials transportation, handling, storage, spill prevention, and spill response);
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Horizontal Directional Drill Contingency Plan (HDD Plan) [Note: Not included in this draft] that
provides procedures to be followed during HDD operations to minimize the potential for release
of drilling fluids, containment and cleanup of inadvertent releases of drilling fluids should they
occur, and steps that will be followed if the HDD cannot be completed as planned;
Bedrock Blasting Plan [Note: Not included in this draft]; and
Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedures so that landowners and stakeholders may report
environmental complaints or concerns, and a process for resolving these concerns [Note: Not
included in this draft].
In addition, Millennium will implement its Procedures Guiding the Discovery of Unanticipated Cultural
Resources and Human Remains in the event that unanticipated cultural resources or human remains are
encountered during construction. These procedures are included in Resource Report 4, Appendix 4B of
this Environmental Report [Note: Not included in this draft].
Millennium will conduct environmental training sessions for all Millennium construction management
and contractor personnel prior to and during the pipeline installation and aboveground facility
construction. While this training will focus on implementation of best management practices contained in
the plans in Appendix 1B, it will also include instructions on construction work area limits, permit
requirements, and other mitigation measures, as appropriate.
Millennium will employ a minimum of one full-time Environmental Inspector for the duration of Project
construction. The Environmental Inspector(s) will have duties consistent with those contained in
Paragraph II.B. (Responsibilities of Environmental Inspectors) of the FERC Plan, including ensuring
compliance with environmental conditions attached to any Certificate issued by the FERC for the Project,
Project environmental designs and specifications, and environmental conditions attached to other permits
or authorizations. Millennium will provide training for its Environmental Inspector(s) regarding proper
field implementation of the FERC Plan and FERC Procedures, hazardous materials management, and
other mitigation measures included in Appendix 1B.
For purposes of quality assurance and compliance with mitigation measures, other applicable regulatory
requirements, and Millennium specifications, Millennium also will be represented on the construction
sites by a Chief Construction Inspector, and one or more Craft Inspectors. Millenniums Engineering and
Project Management personnel will be responsible for designing and constructing the facilities in
compliance with regulatory and non-regulatory requirements and agreements. The Construction Site
Manager will address any issues of noncompliance with mitigation measures or other regulatory
requirements. If technical or management assistance is required, the Chief Inspector will request
assistance from the appropriate Millennium personnel. Millenniums Operator, Columbia Pipeline
Group, will be responsible for long-term Project operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance.
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1.6
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
1.6.1
Pipeline Facilities
Construction of the Project will follow industry-accepted practices and procedures, as further described
below. Generally, construction of the Project pipeline will follow a set of sequential operations as shown
in Figure 1.6-1, Typical Pipeline Construction Sequence. In this typical pipeline construction scenario,
the construction spread proceeds along the pipeline right-of-way in one continuous operation. The entire
process will be coordinated in such a manner as to minimize the total time a tract of land is disturbed and
therefore exposed to erosion and temporarily precluded from normal use.
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FIGURE 1.6-1 Typical Pipeline Construction Sequence
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To minimize the impacts of construction disturbance, Millennium will implement the Project ECS. The
following sections provide descriptions of activities along a typical construction spread, as well as other
specialized construction methods that will be used to install the pipeline at waterbody and road crossings,
and in wetland, residential, and agricultural areas.
1.6.1.1
Typical Upland Pipeline Construction Procedures
The Project will be constructed in compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines, and the
specific requirements of the necessary permits (see Section 1.10, Permits and Approvals). Key federal
requirements and guidelines include:
18 CFR Part 380 FERCs Regulations Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act
(including 380.15 - Siting and Maintenance Requirements);
49 CFR Part 192 Transportation of Natural Gas and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal
Safety Standards; and
The FERC Plan and FERC Procedures.
The following sections provide descriptions of activities along a typical construction spread, as well as
other specialized construction methods that will be used to install the pipeline at waterbody, road, and in
wetland, residential, and agricultural areas.
Surveying
The initial step in preparing the right-of-way for construction is the civil survey. Affected landowners
have been contacted and requested to permit Millennium agents to enter property prior to surveying and
staking of the centerline and workspaces for construction.
The civil survey crew will stake the outside limits of the construction right-of-way, the centerline location
of the pipeline, drainage centerlines and elevations, highway crossings, and any ATWS, such as in lay
down areas or at stream crossings. The 811 underground utility location system will be contacted to
allow state and local utility operators to verify and mark all underground utilities (e.g., cables, conduits,
and pipelines) located within the construction work areas. To further minimize the potential for damage
to buried facilities, field instrumentation, or test pits excavated using soft digging techniques (such as
excavation by hand), will be used to locate utilities.
Clearing and Grading
Following surveying, the right-of-way will be cleared. Large obstacles such as trees, rocks, brush, and
logs will be removed. Trees will be felled by hand or mechanical means. When construction begins,
timber and other vegetation debris may be chipped for use as erosion-control mulch, burned, sold, or
otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations, and landowner easement
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agreements. Fences will be cut and braced along the right-of-way, and temporary gates will be installed
to control livestock and limit public access.
The right-of-way will then be graded where necessary to create a reasonably level working surface to
allow safe passage of construction equipment and materials, and for operation of pipe fabrication and
installation equipment. During the grading operation, temporary flume pipes will be installed as
necessary to maintain surface drainage. In upland areas, temporary erosion control measures such as silt
fencing and interceptor dikes will be installed during topsoil and subsoil removal. Within 100 feet of
wetlands and waterbodies as well as within the 100-year floodplain, temporary erosion control measures
such as silt fencing and interceptor dikes will be installed prior to conducting any grading activities.
Conserved topsoil will typically be stockpiled along one side of the right-of-way, allowing the other side
to be used for access, material transport, and pipe assembly. Where the temporary workspace overlaps
with the permanent easement associated with the existing Millennium mainline pipeline, topsoil and
subsoil will typically be stockpiled within the portion of the workspace located within the existing
permanent easement.
Trenching
To bury the pipeline underground, it will be necessary to excavate a trench. The trench will be excavated
with a rotary trenching machine, a track-mounted backhoe, or similar equipment. Generally, the trench
bottom will be excavated at least 12 inches wider than the diameter of the pipe. The sides of the trench
will be sloped with the top of the conventional lay trench up to 20 feet across, or more, depending upon
the stability of the native soils and the depth of cover. The trench will be excavated to a sufficient depth
to allow a minimum of 3 feet of soil cover between the top of the pipe and the final land surface after
backfilling. Additional cover will be provided at crossings of wetlands and waterbodies, agricultural
lands and roads. Excavated soil will typically be stockpiled along the trench (the spoil side) and away
from the construction traffic and pipe assembly area (the working side). Where the pipeline is adjacent
to an existing pipeline, the spoil will be placed on the same side of the trench as the existing pipeline. No
working equipment will operate over the active pipeline unless the pipeline is adequately protected in
accordance with the foreign pipeline companys standards. When trenching near foreign buried utilities,
soft digging methods (hand excavation or an excavator bucket without teeth or side cutters) will be used
to fully excavate any foreign line (see Section 1.6.1.5). Millennium will execute a one call prior to
construction in a foreign utility location. If a foreign line is accidentally damaged during construction, a
Millennium representative will shut down activities and evacuate the area. Millennium will make all
effort to have a foreign line representative onsite during excavation to facilitate quicker shut down in the
event of accidental damage. Millennium will implement the Project ECS (Appendix 1B) during
construction in the vicinity of overhead electric lines.
Trench Depth
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Trench depths are dependent on the size of pipe and the minimum cover requirements. It
is currently anticipated that trench depths in upland areas, where 36 inches of cover is to
be maintained, will be approximately six to eight feet in depth.
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Additional cover will be maintained in agricultural land, adding additional depth to all
trenches excavated in agricultural areas.
Additional pipeline depth under roads and streams will cause additional depth to all
trenches excavated through streams or roads that are open cut, or leading up to a bore
hole of a stream or road that will be bored.
Trenches in rocky soils would require approximately six inches of additional depth to add
a layer of soil to pad the pipeline and avoid disturbance of the pipe coating by the rocks.
In areas of saturated soils, trench depths may be increased to maintain the required cover
over the pipeline where the addition of set-on or saddle bag-type weights are required to
maintain negative buoyancy.
Maximum depths of 15 feet or greater are possible at foreign line crossings, areas with
drain tile, locations where bell holes are required to accommodate tie-ins between pipe
segments, etc.
Trench Widths
o
Trench widths are primarily dependent upon the depth of the trench and the cohesive
ability of the soils to comply with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Standard Number 1926.650. Standard Number 1926.650 requires the walls of a trench to
be more gradually sloped and/or terraced in less cohesive soils, which results in a wider
trench than in more cohesive soils.
Trench widths are also anticipated to be wider in wetland soils, especially within
saturated wetlands, also due to looser cohesion of soil.
Maximum widths of 45 feet are possible at bore locations, where the trench would need
to be deep and wide enough to accommodate the bore equipment and account for the
safety of the personnel operating the equipment.
Storage for trench spoil and topsoil will require between 30 and 60 feet (depending on the
width and depth of the trench and topsoil stripping) to prevent sloughing of the spoil back
into the trench and maintain safe work areas for construction workers.
In
environmentally sensitive areas, spoil can be placed in nearby ATWS to reduce right-ofway width requirements.
Trench Dewatering
In most cases, trench dewatering will be limited to the removal of storm water collected in the pipe
trench. In uplands, storm water will typically be removed from the trench prior to lowering the pipe into
place. The storm water will be pumped from the trench to a well vegetated area down-gradient of the
trench and through a sediment filter. The trench will be dewatered in a manner that will not cause erosion
and will not result in heavily silt-laden water flowing into any waterbody or wetland. The storm water
will be discharged to an energy dissipation/filtration dewatering device, such as a hay bale structure or
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filter bag. Filter bags will not be used within 100 feet of wetlands or waterbodies. The dewatering
structure will be removed as soon as possible after completion of the dewatering activities. Trench plugs
will be used where necessary to separate the upland trench from adjacent wetlands or waterbodies to
prevent the inadvertent draining of the wetland or diversion of water from the waterbody into the pipe
trench.
Stringing
Steel pipe will be procured in nominal 40-foot, 60-foot, and/or 80-foot lengths, or joints, protected with
an epoxy coating applied at the factory or at a coating yard (the beveled ends will be left uncoated for
welding) and shipped to strategically located materials storage areas, or pipeyards. The individual
joints will be transported to the right-of-way by truck and placed along the excavated trench in a single,
continuous line, easily accessible to the construction personnel on the working side of the trench,
typically opposite the spoil side. This will allow the subsequent lineup and welding operations to proceed
efficiently. At stream crossings, the amount of pipe required to span the stream will be stockpiled in
ATWS on one or both banks of the stream.
Pipe Bending
The pipe will be delivered to the job site in straight joints. While some induction bends may be used,
some bending of pipe will be required to allow the pipeline to follow natural grade changes and direction
changes of the right-of-way. Prior to welding, selected joints will be bent in the field by track-mounted
hydraulic bending machines.
Pipe Assembly and Welding
Following stringing and bending, the joints of pipe will be placed on temporary supports, adjacent to the
trench. The pipe joints will be carefully aligned with clamps and welded together using multiple passes
for a full penetration weld. Only qualified welders will be allowed to perform the welding. Welders and
welding procedures will be qualified according to applicable American Society for Mechanical Engineers,
API, and 49 CFR Part 192 Standards.
Non-Destructive Examination and Weld Repair
To ensure that the assembled pipe will meet or exceed the design strength requirements, 100 percent of
the pipeline girth welds will be visually inspected and tested for integrity using non-destructive
examination methods such as radiography (X-ray) or ultrasound, in accordance with API standards.
Welds displaying unacceptable slag inclusions, void spaces, or other defects will be repaired or cut out,
re-welded, and re-inspected.
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Coating Field Welds, Inspection, and Repair

Following welding, the previously uncoated ends of the pipe at the joints will be cleaned and epoxy
coated in accordance with Millenniums specifications. The coating on the completed pipe section will be
inspected and any damaged areas will be repaired and re-inspected.
Lowering-In
The completed section of pipe will be lifted off the temporary supports and lowered into the trench by
side-boom tractors or equivalent equipment. Prior to lowering the pipe, the trench will be inspected to
ensure that it is free of rocks and other debris that could damage the pipe or the coating, and that the
trench and pipe configurations are compatible, and then the pipe will be lowered-in. In rocky areas, if the
bottom is not smooth, a layer of soil or sand may be placed on the bottom of the trench to protect the pipe
and coating from damage. Concrete coating and/or set-on or saddle bag type weights will be used as
required to maintain negative buoyancy in areas of saturated soils.
Padding and Backfilling
After the pipe is lowered into the trench, the trench will be backfilled. Previously excavated materials
will be pushed back into the trench using bladed equipment or backhoes. Where the previously excavated
material contains large rocks or other materials that could damage the pipe or coating, the subsoil will be
sifted to remove any rock greater than one inch from the padding material, or clean fill and/or protective
coating (rock shield) will be placed around the pipe prior to backfilling. Segregated topsoil, where
applicable, will be placed after backfilling the trench with subsoil. Following backfilling in agricultural
land, grassland, and open land, or in specified areas, a small crown may be left in certain areas if
requested by a landowner to account for any future soil settling that might occur. Excess soil will only be
distributed in upland areas evenly on the right-of-way, while maintaining existing contours.
A caliper pig run will be completed after backfill to ensure there are no dents or damage to the pipe as a
result of the construction and backfill process.
Hydrostatic Test and Final Tie-In
Following backfilling of the trench, the pipeline will be hydrostatically tested in a manner that meets or
exceeds the requirements of 49 CFR Part 192 to ensure that it is capable of safely operating at the design
pressure. Millennium proposes to use approximately 2.1 million gallons of water for hydrostatic testing
on the Huguenot Loop. Millennium is currently identifying potential source water for hydrostatic testing
activities. Water will be obtained and discharged within the Lower Hudson Watershed, no inter-basin
transfer of water is anticipated. A table identifying the total amount of water that would be used for the
Project, potential source water, and milepost locations is included in Resource Report 2 [Note: Not
included in this draft].
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The pipeline will be capped and filled with water and the current plan is to test it in multiple test sections
due to elevation changes. The water in the pipe will be pressurized and held for a minimum of eight
hours in accordance with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requirements
identified in 49 CFR Part 192. Any loss of pressure that cannot be attributed to other factors, such as
temperature changes, will be investigated. Any leaks detected will be repaired and the segment will be
retested.
The test water will be discharged through an energy-dissipating device in compliance with the FERC
Procedures and any state-specific requirements included in the applicable state discharge permits. Once
the pipe has been successfully tested and dried to the specified dew point, the test cap and manifold will
be removed.
Millennium will implement applicable requirements of the FERC Procedures regarding hydrostatic
testing, as well as any specifications listed in individual state permits. Unless expressly permitted or
approved, there will be no direct discharge into state-designated exceptional value waters or scenic rivers.
Cleanup and Restoration
Post-construction restoration activities will be undertaken in accordance with the applicable measures in
the FERC Plan and FERC Procedures, other permit or agency requirements, and requirements in the
landowner easement agreements. After a segment of pipe has been installed and backfilled, the right-ofway, ATWS, and other disturbed areas will be finish-graded, and the construction debris will be disposed
of properly. The surface of the right-of-way disturbed by construction activities will be graded to match
original contours and to be compatible with surrounding drainage patterns, except at those locations
where permanent changes in drainage will be required to prevent erosion, scour, and possible exposure of
the pipeline. Segregated topsoil will be returned to its original horizon, unless otherwise requested by the
landowner. Temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures, including silt fencing,
diversion terraces, and vegetation, will be installed at that time. Temporary erosion and sediment
controls, including silt fence and other non-biodegradable measures, will be removed once disturbed areas
have been stabilized. Private and public property, such as fences, gates, driveways, and roads, which
have been disturbed by the pipeline construction, will be restored to original or better condition.
1.6.1.2
Wetland Construction Procedures
Millennium has considered minimizing potential impacts to wetlands during selection of its proposed
route and will avoid or minimize wetland disturbance to the extent practicable. Where wetlands cannot
be avoided, crossings of jurisdictional wetlands will be done in accordance with applicable permits and
approvals, and the FERC Procedures, including any deviations requested by Millennium and approved by
the FERC.
Operation of construction equipment in wetlands will be limited to that needed to clear the right-of-way,
excavate the trench, fabricate and install the pipe, backfill the trench, and restore the right-of-way.
Millennium will segregate the topsoil over the trench up to 12 inches in depth in wetlands where
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hydrologic conditions permit this practice. Segregated topsoil will be piled a minimum of two feet from
subsoil and replaced in the trench following subsoil backfilling. In accordance with the FERC
Procedures, with the exception of pumps required for dewatering, fuel and/or equipment will not be
stored within 100 feet of wetlands or other waterbodies unless otherwise approved by the FERC.
Restoration and monitoring of wetland crossings will be conducted in accordance with the FERC
Procedures to ensure successful wetland revegetation.
Unsaturated Wetland Crossings
In crossing unsaturated wetlands (wetlands without standing water or saturated soils), construction will be
similar to the typical upland construction described above, with additional measures to protect wetland
resources. If normal construction equipment begins to rut or would result in mixing of wetland topsoil
and subsoil, low ground pressure equipment will be used, or temporary board or timber equipment mats
will be installed to allow passage of equipment with minimal disturbance of the surface and vegetation.
Trees will be cut to grade, but stumps will only be removed from the trench line and from the working
side where necessary for safety. Topsoil over the pipe trench will be segregated from subsoils and piled a
minimum of two feet apart. A vegetation buffer zone may be left between the wetland and the upland
construction areas, except for the pipe trench and travel lane and as site-specific conditions warrant.
Erosion control measures such as silt fences, interceptor dikes, and straw/hay bale structures will be
installed and maintained to minimize sedimentation into off-right-of-way areas. Trench plugs will be
installed where necessary to prevent the unintentional draining of water from the wetland. Upon
completion of construction, the right-of-way will be restored and a 10-foot-wide strip centered on the
pipeline will be maintained in an herbaceous state.
Saturated Wetland Crossings
For saturated wetlands, including those with standing water at the time of construction, topsoil
segregation may not be practical. Equipment mats or timber mats will be used to facilitate equipment
movement through and work within the wetland. Otherwise, construction will be similar to that described
above for unsaturated wetlands.
1.6.1.3
Waterbody Construction Procedures
Millennium will follow the FERC Procedures to limit water quality and aquatic resource impacts during
and following construction. Construction activities will be scheduled so that the pipeline trench is
excavated as close to pipe laying activities as reasonably possible. In accordance with the FERC
Procedures and where the pipeline will not be installed using HDD, the duration of construction across
perennial waterbodies will be limited to 48 hours (24 hours to cross the waterbody and 24 hours for
restoration) across minor waterbodies (10 feet wide or less) and intermediate waterbodies (between 10
and 100 feet wide). Banks will be returned to as near to pre-construction conditions as possible within 24
hours of completion of each open-cut crossing. Any deviations in timing that would result in extended
crossing durations will be identified in advance by Millennium and notification made to FERC with sitespecific justification.
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Construction methods at waterbody crossings will vary with the characteristics of the waterbody
encountered, and will be performed consistent with applicable permits and authorizations. Pipe will be
installed to provide a minimum of five feet of cover from the waterbody bottom to the top of the pipeline.
The bottom of the pipeline trench will be excavated to a width of at least 12 inches greater than the
diameter of the pipe or to a greater width to allow proper backfill beneath and along the sides of the
pipeline.
Trench spoil will be placed on the bank above the high water mark for use as backfill. Excavated spoil
that is stockpiled in the construction right-of-way will be at least 10 feet from the stream bank or in
approved ATWS, and will be surrounded by sediment control devices to prevent sediment from returning
to the waterbody. Where the pipeline is prefabricated for installation across the waterbody, the pipeline
segment will be long enough to extend for a minimum of 10 feet past the high banks on each side of the
waterbody before raising in elevation to the normal trench level. All adjacent pipelines will be protected
as necessary.
Normal backfill cover requirements will be met and backfill compacted so that it will be equal to or above
that of the adjacent undisturbed areas. Trench plugs of sandbags or similar material may also be used to
keep backfill from sloughing in toward the center of the waterbody. All waterbody banks will be restored
to as close to the original grade as reasonably possible, while preventing long-term erosion. All erosion
control materials or other materials used for the crossing will be removed from the waterbody, and
excavated material not required for backfill will be removed and disposed of at an upland site.
The proposed crossing method for each waterbody is provided in Table 2A-1 in Resource Report 2 [Note:
Not included in this draft]. Millennium will use the dry waterbody crossing method for waterbodies with
no discernible flow at the time of crossing and the dry-ditch (i.e., dam and pump or flume) crossing
methods for minor and intermittent waterbodies where there is discernable flow within the waterbody at
the time of crossing. The dry-ditch waterbody crossing method used at each specific crossing (dam and
pump or flume) will be dependent upon the conditions encountered at the time of construction. One
major waterbody crossing (i.e., those greater than 100 feet wide) is proposed, the Neversink River (MP
0.3). Millennium is currently evaluating the use of a trenchless crossing technique for the Neversink
River. A site-specific crossing plan for this waterbody is included in Appendix 1C (Site-specific HDD
plans) [Note: Not included in this draft].
Dry Waterbody Crossing Method
A dry waterbody crossing will use methods similar to conventional upland open-cut trenching. The dry
waterbody construction method will involve excavation of the pipeline trench across the dry stream bed,
installation of a prefabricated segment of pipe, and backfilling of the trench with native material.
Depending upon the width of the crossing and the reach of the excavating equipment, excavation and
backfilling of the trench will generally be accomplished using backhoes or other excavation equipment
operating from one or both banks of the dry streambed. If necessary for reach, the equipment may
operate within the dry streambed. Equipment in the dry streambed will be limited to that needed to
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complete the crossing. All other construction equipment will cross the dry streambed using equipment
bridges, unless otherwise allowed by the FERC Procedures for minor waterbody crossings.
The dry waterbody crossing method shall only be used in streams that have no discernable flow during
the time of construction, provided that a contingency plan is developed that prescribes measures to be
taken in case of a storm event during trenching. Measures shall include, but are not limited to: monitoring
weather conditions closely during work within the stream channel; moving equipment and materials
outside of the stream channel if a storm event is predicted; installing a temporary waterbody crossing
method prior to the predicted storm event; and temporarily stabilizing the stream channel.
Dam and Pump Crossing Method
The dam and pump method involves installation of temporary dams upstream and downstream of the
waterbody crossing. The temporary dams typically will be constructed using sandbags and plastic
sheeting. Following dam installation, appropriately sized pumps will be used to dewater and transport the
stream flow around the construction work area and trench. Intake screens will be installed at the pump
inlets to prevent entrainment of aquatic life, and energy dissipating devices will be installed at the pump
discharge point to minimize erosion and stream bed scour. Trench excavation and pipeline installation
will then commence through the dewatered portion of the waterbody channel. Following completion of
pipeline installation, backfill of the trench, and restoration of stream banks, the temporary dams will be
removed, and flow through the construction work area will be restored. This method is generally only
appropriate for those waterbody crossings where pumps can adequately transfer the stream flow volume
around the work area and there are no concerns about the passage of sensitive species. Where this
method is used, Millennium will ensure its contractor has redundant pump(s) available on location.
Flume Crossing Method
The flume crossing method is similar to a dam and pump, and will consist of temporarily directing the
flow of water through one or more flume pipes placed over the area to be excavated. This method allows
excavation of the pipe trench across the waterbody completely underneath the flume pipes without
disruption of water flow in the stream. Stream flow will be diverted through the flumes by constructing
two bulkheads, using sand bags or plastic dams, to direct the stream flow through the flume pipes.
Following completion of pipeline installation, backfill of the trench, and restoration of stream banks, the
bulkheads and flume pipes will be removed. This crossing method generally minimizes the duration of
downstream turbidity by allowing excavation of the pipeline trench under relatively dry conditions.
Man-made drainages
In areas where man-made drainages have been created to facilitate agriculture practices (e.g., field or
pasture drains), these drainage features will be rerouted or temporarily blocked during trenching to
prevent downstream or off right-of-way sedimentation of natural waterbodies. These man-made drainage
crossings will be completed as part of mainline construction. For intermittent or ephemeral crossings,
pipe will be strung and welded along the trench line. Trench plugs will remain on either side of the
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crossing or flumes will be installed to maintain water flow during rain events. When the welded pipe
string is ready for installation, the trench plugs or flumes will be removed temporarily to allow the pipe to
be placed in the trench, the trench will be backfilled, and the banks restored.
Trenchless Crossing Methods
Millennium is currently evaluating the feasibility of using trenchless installation methods in select areas
during construction of the Project. Evaluations are being conducted where open cut excavations may not
be feasible due to unstable terrain, sensitive environmental resources, or locations where Project facilities
would cross existing infrastructure. Geotechnical assessments of these potential trenchless construction
crossings are being conducted to determine the probability of success in the selected locations, and results
of these assessments will assist in determining whether trenchless or conventional open cut construction
procedures is the preferred technique. Results of the Geotechnical Surveys will be provided in the final
Environmental Report. Some of the critical factors taken into consideration to determine if trenchless
construction methods would be successful include surface conditions, workspace requirements,
subsurface conditions, ground surface elevation, water allocations, inadvertent returns, drilling fluid
disposal, risks, constructability, schedule and post-construction accessibility.
Specific areas that have been evaluated for trenchless installation methods are identified in Table 1.6-1.
Final information pertaining to locations where Millennium will propose implementation of HDD or other
trenchless installation techniques for the Project, including proposed source water information, will be
provided in the final Environmental Report.
Site-specific plans for the HDDs, or Direct Bore, including access paths along the path of the drill, are
provided in Appendix 1C [Note: Not included in this draft]. Alternate open-cut crossing plans will be
provided in the final ER for trenchless crossings in the event that the trenchless crossing needs to be
abandoned due to unsatisfactory subsoil and geo-technical conditions. Generally, if the trenchless
crossing should fail at the proposed location, the entry/exit points will be re-evaluated and relocated to an
adjacent area, and the trenchless crossing will be attempted again. Millennium will notify all appropriate
regulatory agencies and obtain approval to complete the trenchless crossing at the new location or to
implement the alternate open-cut crossing plan should the trenchless crossing fail at the second location.
TABLE 1.6-1
Potential HDD Installation Locations for the Huguenot Loop
Approximate
Milepost
MP 0.3
MP 3.9
Town / County
Reason for Evaluation
Status
Deerpark / Orange
Greenville / Orange
Neversink River Crossing

I-84 Crossing
Design in progress
Design in progress
HDD Crossing Method

HDD is a trenchless crossing method that may be used for crossings under roads, railroads, sensitive
resources, and waterbodies. HDD has been in use since the 1980s as a means to install pipelines under
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major roadways, and under rivers and at shore approaches to eliminate pipeline exposure from erosion
and scour and eliminate impacts to water quality from construction activities that would otherwise occur
within the waterbody. Pipelines up to 60 inches in diameter have been successfully installed using this
method. The length of pipeline that can be installed by HDD depends upon underlying soil and rock
conditions, pipe diameters, and available technology and equipment sizes. An HDD may not be
appropriate for every site condition encountered.
HDD involves drilling a pilot hole along a prescribed path and then enlarging that hole using reaming
tools to achieve a hole large enough to accommodate the pipe. The reaming tools are attached to the drill
string at the exit point of the pilot hole and then rotated and drawn back to the drilling rig, thus
progressively enlarging the pilot hole with each pass. During this process, drilling fluid consisting of
bentonite clay and water is maintained in drilling pits within the construction work area and will be
continuously pumped into the hole to remove cuttings and maintain the integrity of the hole between the
HDD entry and exit points. Once the hole has been sufficiently enlarged, a prefabricated segment of pipe
will be attached behind the reaming tool on the exit side of the crossing and pulled back through the drill
hole to the drill rig, completing the crossing.
There is the potential for an inadvertent release of drilling mud during execution of an HDD. To
minimize the potential for an inadvertent release, Millennium construction personnel and the contractor
will conduct visual and pedestrian inspections along the drill path and will continuously monitor drilling
mud pressures and return flows. In accordance with the Project HDD Plan (Appendix 1B) [Note: Not
included in this draft], Millenniums contractor will take immediate action to control any inadvertent
releases. Depending on the amount of fluid released and its location, these actions include containing the
release with containment structures if a large volume is released, cleaning up the affected area, and
making adjustments to the composition of the drilling fluid to minimize or prevent recurrence. A detailed
geophysical study will be conducted of the drill route to assure the Neversink River is crossed in an
underground rock formation. The physical properties of rock will minimize the potential for fluid to
escape the borehole. In addition, the drill would be located in such a manner to minimize the hydraulic
pressure in the borehole from elevation differential.
Because it is necessary to prefabricate a section of pipe above ground that is equal to the length of the
HDD, additional workspace beyond the HDD temporary work area may be needed. Where the HDD and
the abutting portion of the right-of-way are in or near parallel alignment, the pull section will be prefabricated within the construction right-of-way and no extra workspace will be required for the pull
section. If the abutting right-of-way is not aligned with the HDD, an extra workspace (sometimes
referred to as a false right-of-way) will be required.
An access path up to 10 feet wide within the permanent right-of-way between the HDD entry and exit
points may be used for access to a water source or as a travel lane. Clearing of the access path will be
limited to hand-trimming / knockdown within wetlands. Disturbance will be limited to surface impacts
only. This access path will be used to set up pumps for obtaining water for the drilling process and/or for
hydrostatic testing of the pipeline on the banks of the waterbody and to lay the water pipe from the
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waterbody to the drilling operation or the pipe. Disturbance of these areas will be limited to foot traffic
and the occasional truck, all-terrain vehicle, or backhoe to move pumps and water piping in and out.
A global positioning satellite drill head is sometimes used, which transmits the location of the drill head
back through the stem to the operator to maintain the hole along the prescribed path. Other technology
uses electric-grid guide wires (or Tru-Tracker wires) that are hand-laid across the land surface and along
the pipeline centerline to help guide the drill bit along the predetermined HDD path. The Tru-Tracker
wires must be located parallel to the centerline, but are offset, and must typically be placed outside of the
permanent right-of-way in order to triangulate the location of the drill head. In thickly vegetated areas,
some vegetation may be trimmed using hand tools to allow placement of these electric-grid guide wires.
Ground and vegetation disturbance will be minimal and no trees over 3 inches diameter at breast height
will be cut for guide wire installation.
1.6.1.4
Road and Railroad Crossings
Traffic on major roads and railroads will be maintained during installation of the pipe by use of
conventional bore or HDD. The HDD crossing method is discussed in Section 1.6.1.3. The pipeline will
be installed at a depth of at least five feet below a road surface and at least 10 feet below the rail of a
railroad, and will be designed to withstand anticipated external loadings. At points of access to the rightof-way from hard-surfaced roads, a stone pad will be installed as a construction entrance to control dirt
tracking onto the highway.
Minor public roads and private roads will be crossed using an open cut and then restored to preconstruction conditions or better. If an open-cut across a road requires extensive construction time, steel
plates will be used across the trench and/or provisions will be made for temporary detours or other
measures to maintain access and safe traffic flow during construction. Table 1.6-2 lists the methods by
which all roads will be crossed by the Project. One active and one abandoned railroad will be crossed by
the Project. The active railroad would be crossed at MP 1.7 in Deerpark, Orange County and the
abandoned railroad would be crossed at MP 7.6 in Minisink, Orange County. Both would be crossed via
conventional bore.
TABLE 1.6-2
Roads Crossed by the Eastern System Upgrade
Town
Milepost
Road Name
Road
Surface
Public or
Private
Proposed
Construction
Method
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
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Conventional Bore Crossing Method

To complete a conventional bore, two pits will be excavated, one on each side of the feature to be bored.
A boring machine will be lowered into one pit, and a horizontal hole is bored to a diameter approximately
two inches larger than the diameter of the pipe (or casing, if required) at the depth of the pipeline
installation. The pipeline section and/or casing will be pushed through the bore to the opposite pit. If
additional pipeline sections are required to span the length of the bore, they will be welded to the previous
in-ground section of the pipeline in the bore pit before being pushed through the bore.
Because the conventional bore method involves pits on each side of the feature, this method is primarily
used for crossings of roads or railroads. However, adjacent waterbodies or wetlands will typically be
included within the length of the bore. Some elevated or channelized waterbodies, such as irrigation
ditches, may also be successfully bored, depending upon the groundwater level in the area.
1.6.1.5
Foreign Utility Crossings
The Project will not require crossings under foreign pipelines and gathering lines. Overhead Utility lines
crossed by the Project are identified in Table 1.6-3, below.
TABLE 1.6-3
Foreign Utilities Crossed by the Eastern System Upgrade Project
1.6.1.6
Milepost
Utility Type
Operator
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Residential Areas
Millennium is currently identifying residences located within 50 feet of the construction work areas.
Where residences are located in close proximity to the edge of the construction right-of-way, Millennium
will reduce construction workspace areas as reasonably practicable to reduce inconvenience to property
owners. In residential yards, topsoil will either be conserved or imported as an alternative to topsoil
segregation and conservation. If construction requires the removal of private property features, such as
gates or fences, the landowner or tenant will be notified prior to the action. Following completion of
major construction, the property will be restored. Property restoration will be in accordance with any
agreements between Millennium and the landowner. A table of residences and buildings within 50 feet of
construction work areas and proposed mitigation is included in Resource Report 8 [Note: Not included in
this draft]. Residential Construction Drawings for occupied residences within 25 feet of construction
work areas are included in Appendix 1C [Note: Not included in this draft].
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1.6.1.7
Commercial and Industrial Areas
Where commercial or industrial areas are near the construction work area, Millennium will work with its
contractor to maintain traffic flow on public roads and avoid unnecessary or lengthy delays.
1.6.1.8
Agricultural Areas
Millennium will conserve topsoil in actively cultivated and rotated cropland, and improved pastureland,
and in other areas at the specific request of the landowner. In compliance with the FERC Plan, at least 12
inches of topsoil will be segregated in agricultural areas where the topsoil is greater than 12 inches deep.
Where topsoil is less than 12 inches deep, the actual depth of the topsoil will be determined by visual
inspection, and the entire topsoil layer will be removed and segregated. Topsoil segregation will be
performed in consultation with the landowner, and may include the entire construction right-of-way or the
ditch plus spoil side.
Millennium will incorporate measures from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
(NYSDAM) pipeline construction guidance document Pipeline Right-of-Way Construction Projects
Agricultural Mitigation, through the Stages of Planning, Construction/Restoration and Follow-up
Monitoring (NYSDAM, 2011) as applicable into the Project ECS for construction in agricultural land.
The measures Millennium plans to incorporate from the NYSDAM pipeline construction guidance
document are summarized in Table 1.6-4 [Note: Not included in this draft]. The NYSDAM pipeline
construction guidance document is included as Attachment F to the Project ECS (Appendix 1B) [Note:
Not included in this draft].
TABLE 1.6-4
NYSDAM Plan Sections incorporated into the Project ECS
NYSDAM Plan
1.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
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2.10
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3.3
3.4
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TABLE 1.6-4
NYSDAM Plan Sections incorporated into the Project ECS
NYSDAM Plan
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3.6
3.7
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4.1
4.2
4.3
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Other Construction Procedures
Certain conditions that may be encountered will require the use of special construction techniques, as
further described below.
Blasting
If bedrock is encountered and requires removal, several conventional (non-explosive) techniques are
available, including conventional excavation with a backhoe, ripping with a dozer followed by backhoe
excavation, or hammering with a pointed backhoe attachment followed by backhoe excavation.
Millennium anticipates that the use of blasting would be required along the Huguenot Loop on the east
side of the Neversink River near approximate MP 0.8 to MP 1.1. Blasting may also be necessary at the
Highland CS site. A Project Blasting Plan is included in Appendix 1B.
Rugged Terrain
In areas with steep side slopes, ATWS may be needed to grade slopes to accommodate pipe bending
limitations. In these areas, slopes will be cut down and, after the pipeline is installed, returned to their
approximate original contours during right-of-way restoration. In areas where the pipeline crosses
laterally across the face of a slope, cut-and-fill grading may be required to establish a safe, flat work
surface to install the pipeline. A table identifying steep side slopes (greater than 30 percent) crossed by
the Project is included in Resource Report 6, Table 6A-5 [Note: Not included in this draft].
1.6.2
Exceptions to the FERC Plan and Procedures
Due to site-specific conditions along the proposed route, Millennium is requesting approval for alternative
measures listed in Table 1A-4 [Note: Not included in this draft] from those included in the FERC Plan
and Procedures.
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1.6.3
Typical construction activities associated with the installation of the aboveground facilities are
summarized below. No special construction methods will be required for the installation of the
aboveground facilities.
1.6.3.1
General Construction Procedures
Construction activities and storage of construction materials and equipment will be confined within the
station property boundaries or at the approved pipe / contractor yards or staging areas. Debris and wastes
generated from construction will be disposed of as appropriate and all surface areas disturbed will be
restored in a timely manner. The aboveground facilities will be constructed in accordance with
Millennium construction standards and specifications as more generally described in the paragraphs that
follow.
Foundations
Excavation will be performed as necessary to accommodate the new reinforced concrete foundations for
the new launching and receiving facilities, compressor and metering equipment, and buildings.
Subsurface friction piles may be required to support the foundations, depending upon the bearing capacity
of the underlying soils and anticipated equipment loads. Forms will be set, rebar installed, and the
concrete poured and cured in accordance with applicable industry standards. Backfill will be compacted
in place, and excess soil will be used elsewhere or distributed around the site to improve grade.
Engineered fill materials may need to be hauled into the sites depending on geotechnical studies.
Equipment
The piping, and other equipment will be shipped to the site by truck. The equipment will be offloaded
using cranes, front-end loaders, or both. The equipment will then be positioned on the foundations,
leveled, grouted where necessary, and secured with anchor bolts. All non-screwed piping associated with
the aboveground facilities will be welded, except where connected to flanged components. All welders
and welding procedures will be qualified in accordance with API standards. All welds in large-diameter
gas piping systems will be examined using radiography, ultrasound, or other approved non-destructive
examination methods to ensure compliance with code requirements.
All aboveground piping surfaces will be cleaned and painted in accordance with Millennium construction
specifications. All paint inspection and cleanup will be conducted in accordance with federal and/or
regulatory requirements and best engineering practices.
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Launcher and Receiver Facilities

Launcher and receiver facilities will consist of a section of aboveground piping that will be designed to
accommodate the in-line cleaning and inspection tools that will be placed into the pipe for periodic
maintenance and internal inspections of the pipeline during operations.
1.6.4
Restoration
Following construction of the Project, the areas disturbed by construction will be restored to their
approximate original condition and use, to the extent practicable, except those areas where permanent
facilities have been installed. All aboveground facilities will be fenced and converted to industrial use.
1.6.4.1
Pipeline Right-of-Way
Upon completion of pipeline installation, the surface of the right-of-way disturbed by construction
activities will be graded to match approximate original contours and to be compatible with surrounding
drainage patterns, except at those locations where permanent changes in drainage will be required to
prevent erosion, scour, and possible exposure of the pipeline. HDD / Direct Pipe entry and exit pits will
be backfilled and the disturbed ground surface similarly graded. Segregated topsoil will be replaced, and
soils that have been compacted by construction equipment traffic will be disked. Temporary and
permanent erosion control measures will be installed at this time in accordance with the FERC Plan and
FERC Procedures.
Uplands
In most upland locations, excluding actively cultivated cropland, an herbaceous vegetative cover will be
re-established by seeding disturbed areas using seed mixes appropriate to the Project area as
recommended by the New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control
(August 2005), local soil conservation district, landowner, or land management agency. Depending upon
the time of year, a seasonal variety, such as ryegrass, may be used until a more permanent cover can be
established. Steep slopes and stream banks may require erosion control fabric or revetments to prevent
erosion until a vegetative cover is established. In accordance with the FERC Plan, revegetation success
will be monitored, and reseeding, fertilizing, and other measures will be employed until a cover
equivalent to approximately 80 percent of similar, adjacent areas is achieved. Temporary and interim
erosion control measures will be removed once 80 percent cover is achieved.
Actively cultivated cropland may be left unseeded at the request of the landowner. Pasture will be
reseeded with a similar species or mixture.
Residential and commercial lawns will be reseeded or sodded, depending upon the original grass variety.
Shrubs and small trees on residential properties will be temporarily transplanted and replaced, where
reasonably practicable. Forested areas will be allowed to recover within the temporary work areas.
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Wetlands
Original surface hydrology will be re-established in wetlands by backfilling the pipe trench and grading
the surface with backhoes or similar equipment operating from the equipment mats, or low-groundpressure tracked vehicles, depending upon the ambient water level, degree of soil saturation, and the
bearing capacity of the soils. Trench breakers will be installed at the entry and exit of each wetland
crossed. Segregated topsoil from the trench will be replaced in unsaturated wetlands. Roots and stumps
will not be removed in the areas outside of the pipe trench during construction, unless required for safety,
thus allowing the wetland to recover more rapidly. Generally, wetlands disturbed by construction will be
allowed to revegetate naturally.
1.6.4.2
The areas inside the fence at the aboveground facilities most likely will be permanently converted to
industrial use. Most areas in and around the buildings, meters, and associated piping and equipment will
be covered with crushed rock (or equivalent) to minimize the amount of maintenance required. Roads
and parking areas may be crushed rock, concrete, or asphalt. Other ground surfaces will be seeded with a
grass that is compatible with the climate and easily maintained. Disturbed areas outside the fence will be
restored as described above for the pipeline right-of-way.
1.6.4.3
Access Roads
Existing access roads that were modified and used during construction will be returned to original or
better condition upon completion of Project construction, unless landowner of a private road requests it be
left in the construction period condition. New temporary access roads constructed specifically for the
Project will be removed, the surface graded to approximate original contours, and the land restored to its
original use in accordance with the FERC Plan and any permit requirements or landowner agreements.
Permanent access roads will be maintained as required to facilitate access to the pipeline facilities and in
compliance with any landowner and federal/state requirements.
1.6.4.4
Upon completion of construction, all temporary facilities (e.g., trailers, sheds, latrines, pipe racks,
fencing) will be removed, and the pipe / contractor yards and staging areas will be graded, if necessary, to
approximate original contours and seeded if appropriate, so that the land is restored to its pre-construction
condition.
1.7
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Millennium will operate and maintain the Project facilities in compliance with USDOT regulations set
forth at 49 CFR Part 192, FERC's regulations at 18 CFR 380.15, and maintenance provisions of the
FERC Plan and FERC Procedures.
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1.7.1
Pipeline
Operational activities for the Project facilities will primarily consist of routine maintenance of the rightof-way, and inspection, repair, and cleaning of the pipeline. Periodic aerial and ground inspections by
Millennium personnel will be used to identify conditions requiring maintenance, including:
soil erosion that may expose the pipe;
dead vegetation that may indicate a leak in the pipeline;
general conditions of vegetation cover and erosion control measures;
unauthorized encroachment on the right-of-way, such as buildings and other substantial

structures; and
other conditions that could present a safety hazard or require preventive maintenance or repairs.
The cathodic protection system for the Project pipeline will be monitored and inspected periodically to
ensure proper and adequate corrosion protection. The pipeline will be designed to allow the use of
internal inspection technology (e.g., smart pigging) in compliance with Millenniums pipeline integrity
management program. Appropriate responses to conditions observed during internal inspections will be
taken as necessary.
In upland areas, Millennium will maintain vegetation on the permanent right-of-way by mowing, cutting,
and trimming, except in areas of actively cultivated cropland. Large brush and trees will be periodically
removed near the pipeline.
In accordance with the FERC Procedures, Millennium will not conduct vegetation maintenance over the
full width of the permanent right-of-way in wetlands and will allow a riparian strip of at least 25 feet wide
as measured from the waterbodys ordinary high water mark to permanently revegetate. However, to
facilitate periodic pipeline corrosion/leak surveys in these areas, a corridor centered on the pipeline and
up to 10 feet wide may be maintained in an herbaceous state. In addition, trees and shrubs that are located
within 15 feet of the pipeline that have roots that could compromise the integrity of the pipeline coating
may be cut and removed from the right-of-way.
In compliance with the FERC Plan, routine vegetation maintenance within the permanent easement will
occur at a frequency necessary to maintain the 10-foot corridor in an herbaceous state; however, mowing
and clearing activities will not occur between April 15 and August 1 of any year. Vegetation maintenance
will not normally be required in agricultural or grazing areas.
In accordance with USDOT regulations, the pipeline facilities will be clearly marked at line-of-sight
intervals and at crossings of roads, waterbodies, and other key points. The markers will clearly identify
the presence of the pipeline and provide a toll-free telephone number and address where a company
representative can be reached 24 hours a day/7 days a week in the event of an emergency or prior to any
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excavation in the area of the pipeline by a third party. As part of its effort to prevent any third party
damage to the pipeline, Millennium participates in the 811 system in New York.
1.7.2
Millennium personnel will perform routine checks of the new and modified compressor stations and
modified M&R stations, including calibration of equipment and instrumentation, inspection of critical
components, and scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment. Safety equipment, such as
pressure-relief devices, will be tested for proper operation. Corrective actions will be taken for any
identified problems.
All interconnect sites will be equipped with relief valves or pressure-protection devices to protect piping
from overpressure in the event that site or unit control systems fail. A telemetry system will notify local
personnel and personnel at Millenniums gas control headquarters of the activation of safety systems and
alarms. These personnel will then instruct maintenance personnel to investigate and take proper
corrective actions.
1.8
FUTURE PLANS AND ABANDONMENT
Millennium has not made any commitments for future expansion or abandonment of facilities associated
with the Project. If additional demand for natural gas requires future expansion, Millennium will seek the
appropriate authorization from the FERC and other federal, state, and local agencies.
The Project facilities are projected to have a 50-year minimum physical life. However, the life of the
Project may be constrained or increased by other factors, such as gas supply and market needs, that are
the major factors in determining the economic life of the Project. At the end of the useful life of the
Project, Millennium will obtain the necessary permission to retire its facilities in accordance with
regulations that exist at the time of retirement and any landowner requirements.
Millennium is currently pursuing certificate authority from the Commission for the Valley Lateral Project
in Docket No. CP16-17-000. The Project is distinct and independent from the facilities proposed by
Millennium as part of the Valley Lateral Project. As described in greater detail in that docket, the Valley
Lateral Project is a new pipeline lateral designed to serve a single customers generation facilities and the
customer on the Valley Lateral Project is not a customer on the Project. In contrast, the Project will allow
Millennium to respond to demand the demonstrated market for incremental transportation capacity on its
mainline system and to ensure continued deliveries to interconnecting pipelines. None of the facilities in
the Valley Lateral Project depend on facilities proposed as part of the Project, and none of the facilities
proposed as part of the Project depend on the Valley Lateral Project facilities. Millennium would go
ahead with the Project even in the absence of the proposed Valley Lateral Project, and vice versa.
Furthermore, the Project will not be affected by the Commissions action on the Valley Lateral Project,
nor will the Valley Lateral Project be affected by the Commissions action on this Project. To the extent
there are cumulative impacts on the Project from the Valley Lateral Project, those impacts will be
addressed in the cumulative impacts analysis.
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1.9
PUBLIC OUTREACH
In November 2015, Millennium initiated public outreach efforts, and contacts were made with
landowners directly or indirectly affected by the Project, federal and state agencies with permit or review
approval over the Project; and state and local governments and agencies. Contact, and/or meetings
occurred with all state and local elected officials representing the involved communities. The purpose of
these communications was to solicit comments on the Project and areas of concern so that concerns could
be addressed in the design of the Project where feasible. Millennium is working with FERC Staff to
schedule two public noticed Project Open Houses. The Open Houses are designed to provide information
on the Project, its purpose and preliminary design, as well as answers to questions that are most
commonly asked regarding the proposed route, safety, and protection of sensitive resources.
1.9.1
Federal and State Agencies
In January 2016, Millennium initiated consultations with federal and state agencies with permit or
approval authority over the Project. These communications which included letters, e-mails, and meetings
are provided in Appendix 1D. Also see Section 1.10, Permits and Approvals.
1.9.2
Landowners
In October 2015, Millennium began contacting landowners regarding the Project to inform them about the
Project and request permission to conduct field surveys along a contemplated route. Millennium also
invited landowners directly impacted by the contemplated route or abutting the route to attend the Open
House. Letters will be sent to each affected landowner to notify them of the Open House, and to provide
them with Project related material.
A list of names and addresses of all affected landowners is provided in Volume III under seal. Affected
landowners include all landowners whose land will be crossed or used for construction activities,
landowners whose land abuts the currently contemplated right-of-way, ATWS, aboveground facility sites
(including landowners within -mile of new / modified compressor stations), access roads, and pipe /
contractor yards and staging areas.
1.9.3
Public Participation
As noted above, since November 2015, Millennium has been in contact with (a) federal, state, county, and
municipal government officials; (b) state legislators in the communities located along the proposed
Project facilities; (c) state executive offices, state administration officials, state legislative leadership; and
(d) New York U.S. Congressional delegations or their staffs regarding the Project. During meetings and
telephone conversations and in correspondence, Millennium provided these government officials with
information regarding the proposed facilities, the status of the requests to landowners for survey
permission, the timing and permitting process for the Project, and the Commissions Pre-filing Review
process. In addition, periodic updates will be provided to governmental officials and other stakeholders
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throughout 2016 and will continue until construction of the Project is complete. Land agents will
continue to be available to address issues through construction and until the Project is in-service.
In accordance with Section 157.6(d) of the Commissions regulations (18 CFR 157.6(d) (2015)),
Millennium will provide notification of the Project to affected and abutting landowners within three
business days following the date that the Commission issues a notice of the application for the Project.
Millennium also will have a public notice of the filing of the Certificate application published twice in a
daily newspaper of general circulation for the Project-area counties, no later than 14 days after the
Commission assigns a docket number to the Certificate application.
Millennium has developed a Public Participation Plan for the Project, which is included in Appendix 1E.
As stated above, an Open House is being planned in the Project area to provide information to the
community and to receive comments from stakeholders. In addition to a notice that will be published
twice in the local area newspaper, Millennium intends to mail Open House invitations to affected
landowners in the Project area in advance of the Open House.
In addition to the community outreach meetings and the Open House, Millenniums community outreach
program includes the following elements:
Open House invitations were mailed to affected parties;
Newspaper advertisements of the Open House were placed twice in a newspaper of general
circulation in the affected area;
Newspaper advertisements prior to commencement of construction, will be placed in the same

publication;
Notification to businesses potentially affected by construction;
Designation of a point of contact for stakeholder communication was established;
A Project toll free telephone number, (877) 213-1944, for public inquiries; and
A Project website, http://www.millenniumpipeline.com/eastern_system_upgrade.html, with

periodic updates of relevant information.
Millenniums land representatives follow the guidelines listed in the Interstate Natural Gas Association of
Americas publication entitled Americas Natural Gas Transporters Commitment to Landowners.
Millennium will implement an Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedure for construction-related
landowner complaints which is further described in the section below.
1.9.4
Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedure
Before construction, each landowner or stakeholder will be provided with a letter containing
Millenniums Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedure (see Appendix 1B). This procedure
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provides contact information for Millennium (and the FERC), so that landowners and stakeholders may
report environmental complaints or concerns, and a process for resolving these concerns. All landowners
potentially affected by the Project have been contacted by a Millennium designated local right-of-way
agent. In the case of a minor reroute to the pipeline that would incorporate new landowners, a
Millennium designated local right-of-way agent will contact the landowners as soon as possible. Contact
phone numbers will remain active throughout the pre-construction, construction, and restoration phases of
the Project.
1.10
PERMITS AND APPROVALS
The construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project will require consultation, permits and
regulatory approvals from various federal, state, and local agencies, as well as consultations with Native
American tribes and other interested parties. Consultations were initiated with other federal and state
agencies in January 2016, and these consultations will continue throughout the Project review and
permitting period. The applicable federal, state, and local permits and approvals, responsible agencies,
and the filing status and schedule for these permits and approvals are summarized in Table 1A-5. Copies
of agency correspondence are included in Appendix 1D.
1.11
NON-JURISDICTIONAL FACILITIES
Non-jurisdictional facilities are those facilities that are related to the Project that would be constructed
upstream or downstream of the jurisdictional facilities for the purpose of delivering, receiving, or using
the proposed gas volumes. Non-jurisdictional facilities could include major power facilities, such as
cogeneration plants, as well as less significant facilities, such as lateral pipeline connections built by local
distribution companies or utility services for compressor stations.
Millennium anticipates that an approximate 1.5-mile overhead line extension of medium voltage or high
voltage overhead lines by New York State Electric and Gas Corporation along Route 12/55 would be
required to provide electric service to the new Highland CS. Millennium will provide additional
information including mapping of non-jurisdictional facilities with Millenniums application anticipated
to be filed in July 2016.
1.12
CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Cumulative impacts may result when the environmental effects associated with a proposed project are
added to temporary (construction-related) or permanent (operations-related) impacts associated with other
past, present, or reasonably foreseeable future projects. Although the individual impact of each separate
project might not be significant, the additive or synergistic effects of multiple projects could be
significant. Millennium will first identify the regions of influence for each resource impacted by the
Project. Next, Millennium will identify the other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects in the
region of influence for each research considered in the cumulative impacts analysis. Finally, Millennium
will describe the anticipated cumulative impacts of the proposed Project and other actions or projects, as
well as any pertinent mitigation actions. The anticipated cumulative impacts will be based on information
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found in other FERC filings, NEPA documentation, agency and public input, other publically accessible
information, and best professional judgment. Millennium is in the process of conducting a cumulative
impact analysis for the Project and will provide the results of this analysis in the draft Environmental
Report.
Millennium will search for residential, commercial, industrial, and energy projects for analysis of
cumulative impacts. The subwatershed, represented by the applicable hydrologic unit code (HUC) 12,
will be used as the analysis area for all water resources, fisheries, vegetation, wildlife, soils, geological
resources, and land use. The analysis for socioeconomics will include the Project-area county boundaries,
the analysis for noise will include a 0.25-mile radius from the pipeline and aboveground facilities, and the
analysis for air will include the Project Air Quality Control Regions.
Table 1A-6 lists reasonably foreseeable future projects that may cumulatively or additively impact
resources that would be affected by construction and operation of the Project [Note: Not included in this
draft]. Figure 1.12-1 in Appendix 1C [Note: Not included in this draft] depicts the approximate locations
of these projects in relation to the above-mentioned analysis areas.
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1.13
REFERENCES
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 2005. Division of Water New York State
Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control August 2005.
New York State Department of Agriculture. 2012. Pipeline Right-of-Way Construction Projects
Agricultural Mitigation, through the Stages of Planning, Construction/Restoration and Follow-up
Monitoring.
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APPENDIX 1A
Supplemental Tables
TABLE 1A-1
TABLE 1A-2
TABLE 1A-3
TABLE 1A-4
TABLE 1A-5
TABLE 1A-6
Construction Right-of-Way Widths for the Huguenot Loop ........................................ 1A-1

Additional Temporary Workspace for the Huguenot Loop .......................................... 1A-2
Permanent and Temporary Access Roads..................................................................... 1A-3
Proposed Deviations to FERC Plan and Procedures..................................................... 1A-4
Permits and Approvals .................................................................................................. 1A-5
Projects with Potential Cumulative Impacts on Resources Within the General Area of the
Eastern System Upgrade ............................................................................................... 1A-8
1A-i
TABLE 1A-1
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a: Acreage calculated from actual footprint, which may not correspond to the approximate dimensions.
b: AG = Agricultural; CI = Commercial/industrial; UF = Upland forest; OL = Open land; WL = Wetlands
c: Sum may not equal addends due to rounding.
1A-2
TABLE 1A-3
Permanent and Temporary Access Roads
MP
Temporary/
Permanent
Existing/
New
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Existing
Surface/
Land
a
Type
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Access
Road
ID
Proposed
Modifications
Length
(feet)
Width
(feet)
Construction
Area (acres)
Operation
Area
(acres)
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
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[TBD]
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TOTAL:
[TBD]
[TBD]
NOTES:
a/ OL = Open Land, UF = Upland Forest; AG = Agricultural Land; OW = Open Water; WL = Wetland; RL = Residential
PAR = Permanent Access Road
TAR = Temporary Access Road
1A-3
TABLE 1A-4
Proposed Deviations to FERC Plan and Procedures
Requirement
Deviation
Location
Feature
Justification / Description
FERC Plan
Section IV.A.2.
Limit construction ROW to 75 feet
See Table 1A-1
FERC Procedures
Section VI.A.3.
Limit construction ROW to 75 feet
See Table 1A-1
Section VI.B.1.a.
Locate all extra work areas (such as staging
areas and additional spoil areas) at least 50
feet away from wetland boundaries, except
where the adjacent upland consists of
cultivated or rotated cropland or other
disturbed land.
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
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[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Section VI.B.1.d.
The only access roads, other than the
construction right-of-way, that can be used in
wetlands are those existing roads that can be
used with no modifications or improvements,
other than routine repair, and no impact on the
wetland
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
1A-4
TABLE 1A-5
Permits and Approvals
Agency and Contact Information
Permit/Consultation
Anticipated
Submittal Date
Anticipated
Receipt of
Approval/Permit
Status
FEDERAL
FERC
Certificate of Public Convenience

and Necessity under Section 7(c) of
the Natural Gas Act
July 2016
Request for Pre-filing submitted on

January 19, 2016
July 2017

New York District
Nationwide Permit - Section 404 of

the Clean Water Act (CWA)
July 2016
Application to be submitted
concurrent with the filing of the final
Environmental Report.
July 2017
May 2016
Pending
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Consultation - Section 7
New York Ecological Services Field Endangered Species Act
Office
Consultation - Migratory Bird Treaty
Act and Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act
Pre-File letter sent January 2016
July 2017
Official Species Lists obtained

February 1, 2016 online
Bog Turtle Surveys conducted
November 2015
Completed USFWS IPaC package
to be submitted May 2016
1A-5
TABLE 1A-5
Permit/Consultation
Anticipated
Submittal Date
Anticipated
Receipt of
Approval/Permit
Status
NEW YORK
New York State Department of
Section 401 Water Quality
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Certification
July 2016

(USACE)/NYSDEC Joint Permit
Application
-Freshwater Wetlands Permit
(Article 24)
-Protection of Waters Permit
(Article 15)
To be submitted concurrent with the

filing of the final Environmental
Report
July 2017
Site walk conducted in [TBD]
SPDES Permit for Construction

Activities and Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan
New York Natural Heritage Program
Consultation State listed species
January 2016
N/A
Information Request sent January

2016
Species list received February 2016
New York Bureau of Parks, Recreation,
and Historic Preservation
Consultation Section 106

National Historic Preservation Act
May 2016
March 2017
Phase I survey complete (with the

exception of No survey parcel)
Phase I survey report to be filed
concurrent with the final
Environmental Report
1A-6
TABLE 1A-5

Agriculture and Markets
Permit/Consultation
Consultation
Anticipated
Submittal Date
January 2016
Anticipated
Receipt of
Approval/Permit
Status
March 2017
Information Request sent January

2016
Site walk conducted [TBD]
Transportation
Accommodation of Utilities within

State Highway Right-of-Way
June 2016
April 2017
Orange County Department of Public

Works
Permit Work within County Rightof-Way
June 2016
April 2017
Delaware County Department of Public

Works
June 2016
April 2017
Sullivan County Department of Public

Works
June 2016
April 2017
1A-7
TABLE 1A-6
Projects with Potential Cumulative Impacts on Resources Within the General Area of the Eastern System Upgrade
Project
Description
HUC 12
Anticipated Date
of Construction /
Project Status
Approximate
Distance from
Nearest Eastern
System Upgrade
Project Facility
(miles)
Potentially
Affected
Resource Areas
Energy Projects
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
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Road Projects
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Recreation Projects
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[TBD]
1A-8
APPENDIX 1B
Project Compliance and Mitigation Plans
Project Environmental Construction Standards [Note: Not included in this draft]

Horizontal Directional Drill Contingency Plan [Note: Not included in this draft]
Bedrock Blasting Plan [Note: Not included in this draft]
Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedures [Note: Not included in this draft]
1B-i
Project Environmental Construction Standards
Horizontal Directional Drill Contingency Plan
Bedrock Blasting Plan
Environmental Complaint Resolution Procedures
APPENDIX 1C
Maps and Figures

Projects with Potential Cumulative Impacts on Resources within the General Area of the
Eastern System Upgrade Project [Note: Not included in this draft]
Oversized Drawings: [Note: Not included in this draft]
Typical Right-of-Way Configurations
Full Size USGS Quadrangle Maps
Full Size National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Maps
1C-i
HORTON
FISHS EDDY
Proposed Modifications
Delaware County
Expansion Site
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Station
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Compressor
Station
Modifications
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W
New Jersey
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Pipeline
Sources: USGS National Map 2013 (accessed December 2015), ESRI, Millennium, and TRC
US Topo 7.5 Minute

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USGS Quadrangle Map Excerpt
Created:
2/19/2016
Page 1 of 6
14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Town of Tusten
Sullivan County
Town of Highland
Highland
Compressor Station
0.25
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ELDRED
Highland
Access Road
0.5
Miles
1:24,000
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Compressor
Station
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Road
Existing Millennium
Pipeline
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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Town of Mount Hope
TAR-2
Huguenot
Meter Station
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Orange County
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Yard 2
!
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Town of Minisink
7.5 !
!
Pipe/Contractor
Yard 3
Staging Area 3
!
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Meter Station
Modifications
.
!
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0
Staging
Area 4
!
!
0.25
0.5
)
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Miles
Minisink
Compressor Station
1:24,000
New York
Existing
) Compressor
"
Station
"
)
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Pennsylvania
W!.!.")
X
!
!
!
.
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W
New Jersey
Existing Meter
Station
(Modifications)
Milepost (0.1 mile)

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Potential Access
Road
Existing Millennium
Pipeline
US Topo 7.5 Minute

Quadrangle
Facility
Contractor and
Pipeyard

Staging Area
Created:
2/19/2016
Page 5 of 6
14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
THIELLS
SLOATSBURG
Rockland County
.
!
W
X
Ramapo Meter
Station Modifications
Ramapo
Interconnect
Town of Ramapo
0.25
0.5
Miles
1:24,000
New York
W
X
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Interconnect
Existing Meter
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)
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(Modifications)
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Gas
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Existing Millennium
Pipeline

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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Projects with Potential Cumulative Impacts on

Resources within the General Area of the Eastern
System Upgrade
Oversized Drawings

Residential Construction Drawings
Typical Right-of-Way Configurations
APPENDIX 1D
Agency Correspondence
1D-i

Eastern System Upgrade - Agency Consultation
Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - Federal Agencies

Agency
U.S.
Environmental
Protection
Agency(US
EPA)
USEPA
NOAAFisheries
NOAAFisheries
U.S.Fishand
WildlifeService
(USFWS)
USFWS
Response
Type/Date (with
hyperlink)
Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Permit/Clearance/
Approval
Date Sent (with

hyperlink)
Region2
Ms.Lingard
Knutson,
Sr.
Transportation
andEnergy
Environmental
Analyst
U.S.EnvironmentalProtection
Agency,Region2
290Broadway,25thFloor
NewYork,NY
(212)637-3747
knutson.lingard@epa.gov
Pre-FileNotification
01-08-2016viaemail
readreceiptrec'd
Region2
Ms.Lingard
Knutson,
Sr.
Transportation
andEnergy
Environmental
Analyst
U.S.EnvironmentalProtection
Agency,Region2
NewYork,NY
(212)637-3747
knutson.lingard@epa.gov
ConsultationDrinkingWater
Resources
01-21-2016viaemail
readreceiptrec'd
01-06-2016viaemail
MelissaAlvarez
NMFShasno
speciespresentfor
bothEFHandESA.
Nofurther
consultationis
necessary.
Northeast
RegionOffice
Ms.Karen
Greene
Northeast
RegionOffice
Ms.Karen
Greene
Region5
Mr.TimSullivan
USFWS
3817LukerRoad
Region5
Cortland,NY
13045
Mr.TimSullivan
USFWS
3817LukerRoad
Cortland,NY
13045
55GreatRepublicDrive
Gloucester,MA01930
55GreatRepublicDrive
Gloucester,MA01930
NewYorkFieldOffice
3817LukerRoad
Cortland,NY13045
(607)753-9334
karen.greene@noaa.gov
1/21/16viaemail
Clearance-1/21/16
viaemail
No
MelissaAlvarez
NMFShasno
speciespresentfor
bothEFHandESA.
Nofurther
consultationis
necessary.
tim_r_sullivan@fws.gov
01-08-2016viaemail
1/20/2016viaemail
Yes
TimSullivan
Pleaseaddusasa
participating
agency.
Yes
MaryEllenVanDonsel
U.S.FishandWildlifeService
NewYorkFieldOffice
3817LukerRoad
Cortland,NY13045
maryellen_vandonsel@fws.gov
phone:607-753-9334
fax:607-753-9699
Gototheonlinesite
foranofficial
specieslistand
stepsfor
completing
assessment.
tim_r_sullivan@fws.gov
(917)790-8411
brian.a.orzel@usace.army.mil
(703)648-7709
rcallaghan@usgs.gov
Mr.BrianOrzel,
ProjectManager
USArmyCorpsofEngineers
ATTN:RegulatoryBranch,Room
1937
26FederalPlaza
NewYork,NY10278-0090
U.S.Geogical
Survey
Minerals
Information
Mr.RobertM.
Callaghan,State
Minerals
Specialist
989NationalCenter
Reston,VA 20192
Additional
Comments
Section7Endangered
SpeciesAct/
ProtectedSpecies
Areas
(607)753-9334
NewYork
District
(Western
Permits
Section)
Meeting
Schedule
Section7Endangered
SpeciesAct/
01-20-2016viaemail
ProtectedSpecies
Areas
01-08-2016viaemail
Consultation-Mineral
Resources&
01-20-2016viaemail
GeologicHazards
February2016
Page1of7
1/26/2016viaemail
No
Responding Contact
karen.greene@noaa.gov
NewYorkFieldOffice
3817LukerRoad
Cortland,NY13045
U.S.Army
Corpsof
Engineers
Clearance-1/21/16
viaemail
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
N/A
N/A

Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - Federal Agencies

Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
Contact Phone
Contact Email
U.S.Department
ofAgriculture
Natural
Resources
Conservation
Service(USDA
NRCS)
Middletown
Service
Center
Ms.Kathleen
Capella,District
Conservationist
225DolsonAve
Middletown,NY10940-6539
(845)343-1872
kathleen.capella@ny.usda.gov
Consultation-Orange
andRocklandCounty 01-21-2016viaemail
Soils
N/A
(607)865-7161
anthony.capraro@ny.usda.gov
Consultation01-21-2016viaemail
Delawareand
SullivanCountySoils
N/A
(315)477-6504
angela.vandyke@ny.usda.gov
(610)557-4103
tferguson@fs.fed.us
USDANRCS
USDANRCS
USDAForest
Service
U.S.National
ParkService
(USNPS)
USNPS
Walton
Mr.Anthony
44WestStreet
Service
Capraro,District
Walton,NY13856-1041
Center
Conservationist
NRCSFOIA
USDANRCS
Ms.Angela
Service
441SouthSalinaStreet,Suite354
VanDyke,NY
Center-New
FOIAOfficer
York
Syracuse,NY13202-2450
NortheasternAreaOffice
OfficeoftheDirector
Mr.TonyL.
Eastern
11CampusBoulevard
Ferguson,Area
Region-R9
Suite200
Director
NewtonSquare,PA19073
Northeast
Region
Northeast
Region
Water
DelawareRiver
Basin
Commission
Resources
Management
Branch
DelawareRiver
Basin
Commission
Water
Resources
Management
Branch
Mr.Mike
Caldwell,
RegionalDirector
Ms.MaryK.
Morrison,
Resource
Planning
Specialist
NationalParkService
U.S.CustomHouse
200ChestnutStreet
Philadelphia,PA19106
(215)-597-7013
U.S.CustomHouse
200ChestnutSt.,FifthFloor
Philadelphia,PA19106
(215)597-7067
mike_caldwell@nps.gov
Permit/Clearance/
Approval
Consultation-FSA
andNRCSprogram
properties
Date Sent (with

hyperlink)
Response
Type/Date (with
hyperlink)
Agency
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
01-21-2016viaemail
N/A
Consultation-Federal
01-21-2016viaemail
Lands
N/A
01-08-2016viaemail
Responding Contact
Additional
Comments
readreceiptrec'd
MaryC.Krueger
EnergySpecialist
NationalParkService-Northeast
Region
15StateStreet
Boston,MA02109
02-04-2016email
Meeting
Schedule
RequestedProject
shapefilesandthey
were provided.
(617)223-5066officeph
(617)634-9232cell
(978)342-2719teleworkph
Mary_C_Krueger@nps.gov
mary_morrison@nps.gov
Consultation-Federal
01-21-2016viaemail
Lands
DavidKovach,
Supervisor,
ProjectReview
Section
25StatePoliceDrive
WestTrenton,NJ08628-0360
(609)883-9500
david.kovach@drbc.nj.gov
DavidKovach,
Supervisor,
ProjectReview
Section
25StatePoliceDrive
WestTrenton,NJ08628-0360
(609)883-9500
david.kovach@drbc.nj.gov
ConsultationDelawareRiverBasin
February2016
Page2of7
01-08-2016viaemail 01-13-2016viaemail
Yes
1-20-2016viaemail
Yes
DavidKovach,P.G.
Suggesteda
meetingand
providedgeneral
informationonthe
DRBCreview
process
readreceiptrec'd

Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - New York State Agencies

Response
Date/Type (with
hyperlink)
Agency
Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Permit/Clearance/
Approval
Date Sent (with

hyperlink)
NewYorkState
Departmentof
Health(NYSDOH)
BureauofPublic
WaterSupply
Protection
Ms.JaneThapa
WellheadProtectionProgram
CorningTowerRoom1110
Albany,NY12237
(518)402-7711
jct02@health.state.ny.us
Consultation-Drinking
WaterResources
01-21-2016viaemail
N/A
matthew.maraglio@dos.ny.gov
Consultation-Coastal
consistency
01-21-2016viaemail
N/A
matthew.brower@agmkt.state.ny.us
01-08-2016viaemail
Office(518)4572851
matthew.brower@agriculture.ny.gov
Cell(518)5277685
ConsultationSoils/Agricultural
Resourcesand
FarmlandProtection
Properties
01-20-2016viaemail
01-08-2016viaemail
NewYorkState
Departmentof
State(NYSDOS)
NYSCoastal
Management
MatthewP.
Program
99WashingtonAvenue
Maraglio,Coastal
Consistency
OneCommercePlaza,Suite1010 (518)473-3371
Resources
ReviewUnit
Albany,NY12231
Specialist
OfficeofPlanning
andDevelopment
NewYorkState
Departmentof
Agricultureand
Markets(NYSDAM)
Mr.Matthew
Brower,
Agricultural
Resource
Specialist
NYSDAM
NewYorkState
Departmentof
Environmental
Conservation
(NYSDEC)
NewYorkNatural
HeritageProgram
(NYNHP)
10BAirlineDrive
Albany,NY12235
01-26-2016via
letter
10BAirlineDrive
Albany,NY12235
Mr.Nicholas
Conrad,
Information
Resources
Coordinator
NYSDEC-DFWMR
NYNaturalHeritageProgram
Albany,NY12233-4757
NYSDEC-DFWMR
NYNaturalHeritageProgram
Albany,NY12233-4757
(518)402-8944
nick.conrad@dec.ny.gov
Consultation-RT&E
Species
01-21-2016viaemail
(518)402-9153
Karen.gaidasz@dec.ny.gov
01-08-2016viaemail 01-22-16viaemail
Yes
heather.gierloff@dec.ny.gov
ConsultationHazardousSites,
FisheriesResources,
MineralResources,
StateLands
01-21-2016viaemail
N/A
NYSDEC
NYNHP
NYSDEC
Divisionof
Environmental
Permits
Ms.Karen
Gaidasz,
Environmental
AnalystII
625Broadway
Albany,NY12233-1750
Region3
Ms.Heather
Gierloff,Biologist
21SouthPuttCornersRoad
NewPaltz,NY12561-1696
(518)402-8944
(845)256-3000
nick.conrad@dec.ny.gov
February2016
Page3of7
01-26-2016via
letter
Responding Contact
Meeting
Schedule
Additional Comments
MatthewBrower
Suggested
sitevisitto
confirmag
useofland
Portionsofprojectare
withinOrangeCountyAg
District#2:pipeyardin
Deerpark;MP4-4.5;and
MP6.4toWesttownM&R.
Aginareaisgenerallyhay
andcorncrops
Yes
Mr.Matthew
Brower,
Agricultural
Resource
Specialist
Mr.Nicholas
Conrad,
Information
Resources
Coordinator
NYSDEC
Office(518)4572851
Cell(518)5277685
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
Yes
02-11-2016via
emailattachment
NickConrad
Sentconfirmationemailon
2/9/16andreceived
confirmationfromNick
Conradthatletterwas
receivedandtheywould
trytogetresponsetous
byendofweek
KarenGaidasz
Karenforward toChris
Hogan,theproject
managerforthisproject.
Readreceiptrec'd

Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - New York State Agencies

Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
NYSDEC
Region4
Mr.KeithGoertz,
RegionalDirector
1130NorthWestcottRoad
Schenectady,NY12306-2014
(518)357-2068
keith.goertz@dec.ny.gov
NYSDEC
DivisionofLands
AndForests
Mr.RobDavies,
Director
625Broadway
Albany,NY12233-4250
518-402-9405
robert.davies@dec.ny.gov
StateHistoric
Preservation
Office(SHPO)
Mr.Paul
Archambault
PeeblesIslandStatePark
P.O.Box189
Waterford,NY12188-0189
(518)237-8643
kathy.howe@parks.ny.gov
NYSOPRHP
SHPO
Mr.Paul
Archambault
PeeblesIslandStatePark
P.O.Box189
Waterford,NY12188-0189
(518)237-8643
ruth.pierpont@parks.ny.gov
NYSOPRHP
GISBureau
Ms.ChristinaCroll,
GISManager
625Broadway,2ndFloor
Albany,NY12238
(518)473-7787
Christina.Croll@its.ny.gov
EmpireStatePlaza
AgencyBuilding3
Albany,NY12223-1350
(518)473-8986
rajendra.addepalli@dps.ny.gov
Agency
NewYorkState
OfficeofParks,
Recreation,and
Historic
Preservation(NYS
OPRHP)
NewYorkState
PublicService
Commission
(NYSPSC)
OfficeofElectric,
Rajendra
Gas,andWater Addepalli,Director
Contact Phone
Contact Email
NewYorkState
GeologicalSurvey
Officeofthe
StateGeologist
Dr.Andrew
Kozlowski,Glacial
Geologist
3000CulturalEducationCenter
Albany,NY12230
(518)486-2012
andrew.kozlowski@nysed.gov
NYSFarmService
Agency
Conservation
Programs
Ms.VirginiaGreen
441SouthSalinaStreet
Suite536
Syracuse,NY13202
(315)477-6354
virginia.green@ny.usda.gov
Permit/Clearance/
Approval
ConsultationHazardousSites,
FisheriesResources,
MineralResources,
StateLands
Consultation-State
Lands
ConsultationHistoric/Archeological
Resources
Consultation-State
Forests&Parks,
Recreation,Trails,
ScenicRoads,Rivers
andOpenLand.
ProposedGreenways
andLWCFproperties.
Date Sent (with

hyperlink)
February2016
Page4of7
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
01-21-2016viaemail
N/A
01-21-2016viaemail
N/A
Responding Contact
Meeting
Schedule
Additional Comments
readreceiptrec'd
01-08-2016viaemail
c/oKathyHowe
1/28/2016
No
AutomatedCRISresponse
cris.web@parks.ny.gov
(518)237-8643
Initialsubmissionaccepted
92FSQG8DHKQO
01-16-2016viaemail
c/oRuthPierpont
1/28/2016
No
AutomatedCRISresponse
cris.web@parks.ny.gov
(518)237-8643
Initialsubmissionaccepted
92FSQG8DHKQO
01-21-2016viaemail
readreceiptrec'd
N/A
01-08-2016viaemail
Consultation-Geologic
01-21-2016viaemail
ResourcesandHazards
Consultation-FOIA
RequestFSAEnrolled
Properties
Response
Date/Type (with
hyperlink)
1/21/16viaemail
readreceiptrec'd
01-22-2016via
email
N/A
Andrew Kozlowski
Recommendan
appointmenttoreview
theirsourcesinperson
duetolackofstaffing
02-05-2016via
emailattachment
N/A
VirginiaGreen
Cannotreleaseinformation
onCRPlands

Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - New York County and Local Agencies
Agency
Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Departmentof
Planning
Orange
County
Mr.DavidE.
Church,AICP,
Planning
Commissioner
1887CountyBuilding
124MainStreet
Goshen,NY10924
(845)615-3840
dchurch@orangecountygov.com
Consultation-Planned
Developments,Open 1/21/16viaemail
Space,Schools,Parks
N/A
Planning
Department
Delaware
County
Ms.Nicole
Franzese,
Director
CourtHouseSquare
Delhi,NY13753
pln@co.delaware.ny.us
Developments,Open
1/21/16viaemail
Space,Schools,Parks,
anddrinkingwater
N/A
Divisionof
Planningand
Environmental
Management
Sullivan
County
FredaEisenberg,
Commissioner
100NorthStreet
Monticello,NY12701
(845)807-0527
Planning
Department
Rockland
County
Mr.DouglasJ.
Schuetz,Acting
Commissioner
Dr.RobertL.YeagerHealth
Center,BuildingT
50SanatoriumRoad
Pomona,NY10970
Departmentof
Health,Division
ofEnvironmental
Health
Orange
County
EdwinL.Sims,
P.E.,Acting
Director
1887CountyBuilding
124MainStreet
Goshen,NY10924
Departmentof
Health,Division
ofEnvironmental
Health
PlanningBoard
PlanningBoard
Rockland
County
PatriciaSchnabel
Ruppert,
Commissioner
Dr.RobertL.YeagerHealth
Center,BuildingD
50SanatoriumRoad
Pomona,NY10970
Minisink
Mr.David
Witkowski,
PlanningBoard
Chair
20RoySmithDrive
Westtown,NY10998
Deerpark
Mr.Robert
Vicaretti,Sr.,
Chairman
c/oAmandaGorr,
Secretary
420Route209
Huguenot,NY12746
(607)832-5444
Permit/Clearance/A
pproval
Date Sent
Response
Date/Type
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
planning@co.sullivan.ny.us
Developments,Open
anddrinkingwater
1/21/16-via
email
N/A
(845)364-3434
rcplan@co.rockland.ny.us
Developments,Open
Space,Schools,Parks
1/21/16-via
email
N/A
(845)291-2331
esims@co.orange.ny.us
(845)364-2608
(845)726-3700
(845)856-2210x9
1/21/16viaemail
WaterResources
WaterResources
envhealth@co.rockland.ny.us
1/21/16-via
email
1/25/16and
1/27/2016via
email
N/A
minisinkplanningbd@hotmail.com
N/A
townboard@townofdeerpark.org
Developments,Open
1/21/16viaemail
drinkingwater
N/A
Meeting
Schedule
Additional
Comments
readreceiptrec'd
readreceiptrec'd;
alsorec'dfrom
mark.carper@co.sulliv
an.ny.us
N/A
Developments,Open
1/21/16viaemail
drinkingwater
February2016
Page5of7
Responding Contact
readreceiptrec'd
JamesJ.Hornberger
EnvironmentalBiologist
AssistantRecordsAccess
Officer
RocklandCountyDept.of
Health
EnvironmentalHealthDivision
Email:
HornberJ@co.rockland.ny.us
Office:845-364-3381
Fax:845-364-2025
Projectlocatedwithin
Ramapo-Mahwah
Aquifer,adesignated
primaryaquiferinNYS
andanEPAsole
sourceaquifer,andis
withinaTownof
RamapoWHPA

Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - New York County and Local Agencies
Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
Greenville
Ms.Roberta
Brownlee,
Planning
Department
Secretary
1537U.S.Highway6.
PortJervis,NewYork
12771
Hancock
Mr.Lewis
Shaffer,
Chairman
661WestMainStreet
Hancock,NY13783
Highland
Mr.Andrew
Boyar
4ProctorRoad(Rt.32)
Eldred,NY12732
(845)557-8901
Building,
Planning,and
Zoning
Ramapo
Mr.Anthony
Mallia
237Rt59
Suffern,NY10901
(845)357-5100x
343
FarmService
Agency
Orange
County
Mr.FordBarber,
CountyExecutive
Director
225DolsonAveSTE101
Middletown,NY109406539
(845)343-1872
Agency
PlanningBoard
PlanningBoard
TownSupervisor
NewYorkState
TreeFarm,Inc.
Orange
County
JohnZylstra
(Azimuth
Forestry)
EmpireState
ForestProducts
Association
Orange
County
JohnK.Bartow,
Jr.,Executive
Director
47VanAlstyneDrive
Rensselaer,NY12144
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Permit/Clearance/A
pproval
Date Sent
Response
Date/Type
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
(845)856-5064
Developments,Open 1/22/2016viaFedEx
drinkingwater
N/A
(607)637-3651
Developments,Open 1/22/2016viaFedSpace,Schools,Parks,
Ex
drinkingwater
N/A
Developments,Open
supervisor@townofhighlandny.com
1/21/16viaemail
drinkingwater
Responding Contact
Meeting
Schedule
Additional
Comments
N/A
MalliaA@ramapo-ny.gov
Developments,Open
drinkingwater
1/21/16-via
email
N/A
readreceiptrec'd
ford.barber@ny.usda.gov
ConsultationCRP/CREPProperties
1/21/16-via
email
N/A
readreceiptrec'd
N/A
Requestedparcel
informationto
determineifany
AmericanTreefarm
propertiesare
crossed
(845)355-9042
jpzman62@gmail.com
ConsultationAmericanTreeFarm
Systemproperties
(518)463-1297
jbartow@esfpa.org;
john.bartow2@gmail.com
Consultation-SFI
parcelscrossedby
ESUProject
February2016
Page6of7
1/21/16-via
email
1/21/16-via
email;1/22/16viaemailtogmail
account
2/3/2016via
email
N/A
JohnZylstra

Agency Correspondence Tracking Sheet - Tribal Historic Preservation Officers

Agency
Region/
Division
Contact Name
Contact Address
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Date Sent
THPO
Ms.Susan
Bachor,
Preservation
Representative
Permit/Clearance/
Approval
Delaware
Tribeof
Indians
POBox64
PoconoLake,PA18347
(610)761-7452
temple@delawaretribe.org
01-08-2016viaemail
Delaware
Nation
Cultural
Preservation
Office
Mr.JasonRoss,
Section106
Manager
(405)247-8903
jross@delawarenation.com
01-08-2016viaemail
St.Regis
MohawkTribe
(formerlySt.
RegisBandof
Mohawk
Indiansof
NewYork)
THPO
Ms.AnnBero
412StateRoute37
Akwesasne,NY13655
abero@srmt-nsn.gov
01-08-2016viaemail
readreceiptrec'd
StockbridgeMunseeTribal
Council
Ms.Bonney
Hartley,Tribal
Historic
Preservation
Officer
Stockbridge-MunseeTribal
HistoricPreservation
NewYorkOffice
P.O.Box718
Troy,NY12181
01-08-2016viaemail
Acknowledged
receipt.Formal
commentswillbe
filedwithFERC.
Willacceptreports
forinformational
purposes.
StockbridgeMunseeBand
ofMohican
Indians
Response
Date/Type
Participating
Agency (Y/N)
Responding Contact
Meeting
Schedule
Additional
Comments
Readreceiptrec'd
POBox825
Anadarko,OK73005
31064StateHighway#281
Building100
Anadarko,OK73005
(518)3268870
Bonney.hartley@mohicannsn.gov
February2016
7of7
1/15/2016viaemail
1/21/2016viaemail
Yes
BonneyHartley
Subject:
Attachments:
Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade

Project Review Criteria Applicable to Linear Projects.docx
From:Kovach,David[mailto:David.Kovach@drbc.nj.gov]
Sent:Wednesday,January13,201611:39AM
To:Libby,Nicole<NLibby@trcsolutions.com>
Subject:RE:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Nicole,
Thankyoufortheinformationthatyouhaveprovided.TheDRBCwillabsolutelyparticipateintheFERCprefiling
processandwealsostronglysuggestthatyoumeetwithus(DRBC)todiscusstheprojectasitrelatesspecificallytothe
DRBCsreviewoftheproject.Ourprocessisalsoapublicone,andapprovalsforprojectsunderourreviewrequirestaff
reviewoftheprojectincoordinationwithoursignatoryparties,publishingadraftapproval,presentingthatdraftata
publichearing,takingandrespondingtopubliccomment,andultimatelymakingarecommendationtoour
Commissionersfortheirdecision.Theentireprocesscantakefrom69monthsfromthedateofapplicationdependent
onthestatusofothernecessarystateandfederalapprovals,completenessoftheapplication,oppositiontotheproject,
etc.Earlyengagedgenerallyimprovestheoutcome.Ihaveprovidedanattachedlistofpotentiallyapplicableproject
reviewthresholdsforyourusetoanticipatewhatabouttheprojectwouldrequireittobereviewablebytheDRBCin
advanceofusmeetingthroughtheFERCprefilingprocessorapreapplicationmeetingwiththeDRBC.
Sincerely,
DavidKovach,P.G.
ProjectReviewSectionSupervisor
DelawareRiverBasinCommission
25StatePoliceDrive
WestTrenton,NewJersey08628
P:6094777264
David.kovach@drbc.nj.gov
From:Libby,Nicole[mailto:NLibby@trcsolutions.com]
Sent:Friday,January08,20167:00PM
To:Kovach,David<David.Kovach@drbc.nj.gov>
Subject:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Mr.Kovach,
OnbehalfofMillenniumPipelineCompany,L.L.C.,TRCEnvironmentalCorporationisprovidingyouwiththeattached
PreFilingReviewProcessnotificationfortheEasternSystemUpgrade.AdescriptionoftheProjectandageneral
locationmapisincludedintheattachment.Iamavailableatthecontactinformationbelowifyouhaveanyproblems
viewingtheattachment,oryoumayalsocontactJohnZimmer(jzimmer@trcsolutions.com),(978)6970854,with
questionsregardingtheProject.
Sincerely,
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
1
TRCEnvironmentalCorporation
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
Office/Cell:5089442102
Pipeline and Electric Transmission Lines Review Criteria Information Sheet

1. A withdrawal from ground water for any purpose when the daily average gross withdrawal
during any 30 consecutive day period exceeds 100,000 gallons. (RPP 2.3.5.A.2)
2. A withdrawal from impoundments or running streams for any purpose when the daily
average gross withdrawal during any 30 consecutive day period exceeds 100,000. (RPP
2.3.5.A.3)
3. The construction of new facilities or alteration or addition to existing facilities for the direct
discharge to surface or ground waters of industrial wastewater having design capacity of
10,000 gallons per day or greater in the drainage area to Outstanding Basin Waters and
Significant Resource Waters or 50,000 gallons per day or greater elsewhere in the Basin or if
the wastewater contains toxic concentrations of waste materials. (RPP 2.3.5.A.5)
4. A change in land cover on major ground water infiltration areas when the amount of land
that would be altered is three square miles or greater. (RPP 2.3.5.A.6)
5. Deepening, widening, cleaning or dredging existing stream beds or relocating any channel,
and the placement of fill or construction of dikes, on the Delaware River, tidal tributaries to
the Delaware River and streams draining more than one state; (RPP 2.3.5.A.7)
6. Liquid petroleum products pipelines and appurtenances designed to operate under
pressures less than 150 psi; local electric distribution lines and appurtenances; local
communication lines and appurtenances; local natural and manufactured gas distribution
lines and appurtenances; local water distribution lines and appurtenances; and local
sanitary sewer mains that involve significant disturbance of ground cover affecting water
resources; (RPP 2.3.5.A.11)
7. Electric transmission or bulk power system lines and appurtenances; major trunk
communication lines and appurtenances; natural and manufactured gas transmission lines
and appurtenances; major water transmission lines and appurtenances that pass in, on,
under or across an existing or proposed reservoir or recreation project area as designated in
the Comprehensive Plan and/or involve significant disturbance of ground cover affecting
water resources; (RPP 2.3.5.A.12)
8. Liquid petroleum products pipelines and appurtenances designed to operate under
pressures of more than 150 psi that pass in, on, under or across an existing or proposed
reservoir or recreation project area as designated in the Comprehensive Plan, or in, on,
under or across any stream within the Basin or involve significant disturbance of ground
cover affecting water resources; (RPP 2.3.5.A.13)
9. Draining, filling or otherwise altering 25 acres or greater of marshes or wetlands or draining,

filling or otherwise altering any amount of marshes and wetlands (1) where neither a state
nor a federal level review and permit system is in effect, and the Executive Director
determines that a project is of major regional or interstate significance requiring action by
the Commission, or (2) when a Commissioner or the Executive Director determines that the
final action of a state or federal permitting agency may not adequately reflect the
Commission's policy as to wetlands of the Basin. (RPP 2.3.5.A.15)
10. The diversion or transfer of water from the Delaware River Basin (exportation) whenever
the design capacity daily average rate is 100,000 gpd or greater. (RPP 2.3.5.A.16)
11. The diversion or transfer of water into the Delaware River Basin (importation) whenever the
design capacity daily average rate is 100,000 gpd or greater. (RPP 2.3.5.A.17)
12. The diversion or transfer of wastewater into the Delaware River Basin (importation)
whenever the design capacity daily average rate is 50,000 gpd or greater. (RPP 2.3.5.A.18)
13. Floodplain Regulations If project is Section 3.8 reviewable or deemed a Class II project, the
Commission may approve a Special Use Permit for pipelines in floodways and flood fringe
areas.
Notes:
Hydrostatic testing water is considered industrial wastewater and the discharge to upland locations
is considered to be a direct discharge to ground waters through infiltration.
In determining whether a project involves significant disturbance of ground cover affecting water
resources, the Project Review staff is guided by two other land disturbance thresholds established
by section 2.3.5 A: those that, respectively, exclude from review projects involving [a] change in
land cover on major ground water infiltration areas when the amount of land that would be altered
is less than three square miles (RPP 2.3.5 A.6); and projects that involve [d]raining, filling or
otherwise altering marshes or wetlands when the area affected is less than 25 acres (RPP 2.3.5
A.15). In our view, these thresholds indicate the general magnitude of disturbance that the
Commission decided warrants basin-wide review.1
Memorandum to Carol R. Collier, Executive Director, DRBC from William Muszynski, Manager, Water
Management Branch, DRBC, Re: Reviewability of Columbia 1278 Replacement Project and TGP 300 Line, Jan. 30,
2013 (attached to letter of the same date from Carol R. Collier to Maya K. van Rossum), p.7.
Subject:
FW: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
From:TimSullivan[mailto:tim_r_sullivan@fws.gov]
Sent:Wednesday,January20,20168:29AM
Nicole,
Pleaseaddusasaparticipatingagency.Wewillnotbesendingaformalresponseatthistime.
Tim
TimSullivan
USFishandWildlifeService
3817LukerRoad
Cortland,NY13045
(607)7539334
From: Libby, Nicole [mailto:NLibby@trcsolutions.com]

Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:36 PM
To: Tim Sullivan
Subject: RE: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
WillyoubesendingaseparateresponseorshouldIgoaheadandaddUSFWSasaparticipatingagency?
From:TimSullivan[mailto:tim_r_sullivan@fws.gov]
Sent:Tuesday,January19,20164:14PM
Thankyou,Nicole.
Tim
TimSullivan
USFishandWildlifeService
3817LukerRoad
Cortland,NY13045
(607)7539334

Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 6:51 PM
To: Tim Sullivan
Subject: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
1
Mr.Sullivan,
Sincerely,
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
New York Ecological Services Field Office
3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
PHONE: (607)753-9334 FAX: (607)753-9699
URL: www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/es/section7.htm
Consultation Code: 05E1NY00-2016-SLI-0945

February 10, 2016
Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02105
Project Name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade Project - Hancock Compressor Station
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as
well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of
your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills
the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). This list can also
be used to determine whether listed species may be present for projects without federal agency
involvement. New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and
distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list.
Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the
potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated
and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations
implementing section 7 of the ESA, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90
days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service
recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC site at regular intervals
during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An
updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process
used to receive the enclosed list. If listed, proposed, or candidate species were identified as
potentially occurring in the project area, coordination with our office is encouraged. Information
on the steps involved with assessing potential impacts from projects can be found at:
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/es/section7.htm
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (
http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects

should follow the Services wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for
minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at:
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm;
http://www.towerkill.com; and
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/comtow.html.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the ESA. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number
in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your
project that you submit to our office.
Attachment
United States Department of Interior

Fish and Wildlife Service
Project name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade Project - Hancock Compressor Station
Official Species List

Provided by:
3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
(607) 753-9334

Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02105
Project Type: OIL OR GAS
Project Name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade Project - Hancock Compressor Station
Project Description: Delaware County, NY
Please Note: The FWS office may have modified the Project Name and/or Project Description, so it
may be different from what was submitted in your previous request. If the Consultation Code
matches, the FWS considers this to be the same project. Contact the office in the 'Provided by'
section of your previous Official Species list if you have any questions or concerns.
http://ecos.fws.gov/ipac, 02/10/2016 03:29 PM

Project Location Map:
Project Coordinates: MULTIPOLYGON (((-75.16270637512207 41.90087161062047, 75.16107559204102 41.87077520455911, -75.12313842773438 41.871094773768085, 75.12451171875 41.90119102932384, -75.16270637512207 41.90087161062047)))
Project Counties: Delaware, NY

Endangered Species Act Species List

There are a total of 2 threatened or endangered species on your species list. Species on this list should be considered in
an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain
fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Critical habitats listed under the
Has Critical Habitat column may or may not lie within your project area. See the Critical habitats within your
project area section further below for critical habitat that lies within your project. Please contact the designated FWS
office if you have questions.
Clams
Status
Dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta
Endangered
Has Critical Habitat
heterodon)
Population: Entire
Mammals
Northern long-eared Bat (Myotis
Threatened
septentrionalis)
Condition(s)

Critical habitats that lie within your project area

There are no critical habitats within your project area.

3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
PHONE: (607)753-9334 FAX: (607)753-9699

February 10, 2016
Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02104
Project Name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade - Highland Compressor Station


Attachment

Project name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade - Highland Compressor Station

Provided by:
3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
(607) 753-9334

Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02104
Project Name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade - Highland Compressor Station
Project Description: Sullivan County, NY

Project Counties: Sullivan, NY


Clams
Status
Endangered
heterodon)
Population: Entire
Mammals
Threatened
septentrionalis)
Condition(s)



3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
PHONE: (607)753-9334 FAX: (607)753-9699

February 10, 2016
Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02103
Project Name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade Project - Huguenot Loop Pipeline


Attachment

Project name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade Project - Huguenot Loop Pipeline

Provided by:
3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
(607) 753-9334

Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02103
Project Name: Millennium Eastern System Upgrade Project - Huguenot Loop Pipeline
Project Description: Orange County, NY

Project Coordinates: The coordinates are too numerous to display here.

Project Counties: Orange, NY


Clams
Status
Endangered
heterodon)
Population: Entire
Flowering Plants
Small Whorled pogonia (Isotria
Threatened
medeoloides)
Mammals
Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)
Endangered
Population: Entire
Threatened
septentrionalis)
Reptiles
Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii)
Threatened
Population: northern
Condition(s)



3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
PHONE: (607)753-9334 FAX: (607)753-9699

February 10, 2016
Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02106
Project Name: Millenmium Eastern System Upgrade - Ramapo Meter Station


Attachment

Project name: Millenmium Eastern System Upgrade - Ramapo Meter Station

Provided by:
3817 LUKER ROAD
CORTLAND, NY 13045
(607) 753-9334
Expect additional Species list documents from the following office(s):

Long Island Ecological Services Field Office
340 SMITH ROAD
SHIRLEY, NY 11967
(631) 286-0485

Event Code: 05E1NY00-2016-E-02106
Project Name: Millenmium Eastern System Upgrade - Ramapo Meter Station
Project Description: Rockland County, New York

Project Counties: Rockland, NY


Mammals
Status
Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)
Endangered
Population: Entire
Threatened
septentrionalis)
Reptiles
Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii)
Threatened
Population: northern
Condition(s)


Subject:
FW: Eastern System Upgrade, Millennium Pipeline
From:MelissaAlvarezNOAAFederal[mailto:melissa.alvarez@noaa.gov]
Sent:Thursday,January21,20163:04PM
To:Zimmer,John<JZimmer@trcsolutions.com>;DanielMarroneNOAAFederal<daniel.marrone@noaa.gov>
Subject:EasternSystemUpgrade,MillenniumPipeline
John,
NMFS has no species present for both EFH and ESA. No further consultation is necessary. If you have any
further questions feel free to contact me. Thank you and have a great day.
Melissa D. Alvarez, PWS

Marine Habitat Resource Specialist
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory
74 Magruder Rd.
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 872-3116 phone
(732) 872-3077 fax
melissa.alvarez@noaa.gov
http://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Farm
Service
Agency
New York State Office

441 S. Salina St., Suite 356
Syracuse, NY 13202-2455
(315) 477-6303 (315) 477-6323 fax
February 5, 2016
John Zimmer
Pipeline Manager/LNG Market Director
Wannalancit Mills
Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC
650 Suffolk St. Suite 200
Lowell, MA 01854
Dear Mr. Zimmer:

This is in response to your Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request (copy
attached) dated January 21, 2016, to the New York State Farm Service Agency Office.
The New York State Farm Service Agency (FSA) FOIA/PA Office received a copy of
your request on January 14, 2013 and assigned it control number36-000-2016-000002.
Please reference this number in any future communication with our office about your
request. You have requested that the Farm Service Agency review its records relative to
any of the referenced areas and provide written comments pertaining to the identified
resources.
In response to your request, we are withholding the records in full pursuant to 5 U.S.C
552(b)(3) of the FOIA.
The records you have requested include information otherwise maintained by the
Secretary about agricultural land for which information was provided by an agricultural
producer or owner of agricultural land concerning the agricultural operation, farming or
conservation practices, or the land itself, in order to participate in programs of the
Department. This is information that the Secretary, any officer or employee of the
Department of Agriculture, or any contractor or cooperator of the Department, shall not
disclose.
If you believe our decision to withhold this information is incorrect, you may appeal it
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
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Sincerely,
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Libby, Nicole
From:
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Attachments:
Libby, Nicole
Friday, February 05, 2016 8:23 AM
'Krueger, Mary'
RE: Need kmz and / or shapefiles for the Eastern System Upgrade Project
ESU_ProjectFeatures_2016Jan28.zip
Mary,
AttachedareshapefilesforMillenniumsEasternSystemUpgrade.Pleaseletmeknowifyouhaveanyquestionsor
needanyadditionalinformation.
Thankyou,
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
From:Krueger,Mary[mailto:mary_c_krueger@nps.gov]
Sent:Thursday,February04,20169:19AM
Subject:Needkmzand/orshapefilesfortheEasternSystemUpgradeProject
Nicole,
Nice to talk with you this morning. Here is my contact information.
Thanks,
Mary
Mary C. Krueger
Energy Specialist
National Park Service - Northeast Region
15 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 223-5066 office ph
(617) 634-9232 cell
(978) 342-2719 telework ph
1
Mary_C_Krueger@nps.gov
Questions? Try our RPC Compliance Technical Assistance web page or browse the RPC Library
Subject:
From:Gaidasz,KarenM(DEC)[mailto:karen.gaidasz@dec.ny.gov]
ThanksNicole.
IforwardedthistoChrisHogansinceisthePMforthisproject.
Karen
From:Libby,Nicole[mailto:NLibby@trcsolutions.com]
To:Gaidasz,KarenM(DEC)
Ms.Gaidasz,
Sincerely,
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
Libby, Nicole
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Subject:
Andrew Kozlowski <Andrew.Kozlowski@nysed.gov>

Friday, January 22, 2016 1:08 PM
Weissman, Rebecca
John Hart
RE: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
GreetingsRebecca,thankyoufortheinformationrequest.AtthistimetheNYSGSdoesnothavethestaffingcapacityto
undertakethisinformationrequestfortheEasternSystemUpgrade.Yourfirmorasubconsultantiswelcometomake
anappointmenttocometotheNewYorkStateMuseumandreviewourgeologyopenfilecollectiontoevaluate
whatinformationwehaveandifapplicableassemblepertinentinformationintoausefulformatforyourproject.Ifyou
wouldliketomakeanappointmenttoviewthiscollectionpleasecontactMrs.KathleenBonk
(Kathleen.Bonk@NYSED.gov)orcallherdirectlyat5184747249.Pleaseletmeknowifyouhaveadditionalquestions.
Haveagoodweekend
Andrew
From: Weissman, Rebecca [mailto:RWeissman@trcsolutions.com]

Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 4:05 PM
To: Andrew Kozlowski
Mr.Kozlowski,
informationrequestfortheEasternSystemUpgrade.AdescriptionoftheProject,agenerallocationmap,and
preliminaryprojectshapefilesareincludedintheattachment.Iamavailableatthecontactinformationbelowifyou
haveanyproblemsviewingtheattachment,oryoumayalsocontactJohnZimmer(jzimmer@trcsolutions.com),(978)
6970854,withquestionsregardingtheProject.Thankyou.
Sincerely,
RebeccaWeissman,PWS
SeniorProjectManager
124GroveStreet,Suite205,Franklin,MA02038
T:5082981524|C:9789358318
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Libby, Nicole
RE: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
From:Archambault,Paul(PARKS)[mailto:Paul.Archambault@parks.ny.gov]
Sent:Monday,January25,20161:12PM
To:Weissman,Rebecca<RWeissman@trcsolutions.com>
DearMs.Weissman,
Thankyouforthefollowupandsendingtheadditionaldocumentationfortheabovereferencedproject.Wasthis
materialrequestedthroughourofficeviatheCulturalResourceInformationSystem(CRIS)?Idorecallseeingthisinour
system.Also,hasaprojectnumberbeenassigned?
Thanks,
Paul
Paul Archambault
Historic Preservation Specialist/Survey & Evaluation Unit
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
P. O. Box 189, Peebles Island, Waterford, NY 12188
518-268-2194
paul.archambault@parks.ny.gov
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Libby, Nicole
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Thursday, January 28, 2016 5:08 PM
Sara, Tim; Libby, Nicole; Ballantyne, Marianne; Zimmer, John
SHPO Initial Submission Accepted for Project: 16PR00550
This message confirms that initial submission 92FSQG8DHKQO has been accepted by the New York State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) as new project 16PR00550: Eastern System Upgrade Project. Please refer to this new project
number in future correspondence with SHPO.
You may view information about this project and New York State's historic resources by visiting the Cultural Resource
Information System (CRIS) at https://cris.parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions about CRIS, please contact CRIS Help
at crishelp@parks.ny.gov. For any other questions, please call SHPO at 518-237-8643.
Sincerely,
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Resource Information System (CRIS) is an advanced Geographic Information System program that provides access to
New York State's vast historic and cultural resource databases and digitized paper records. In addition, the new system
serves as an interactive portal for agencies, municipalities and the public who use or require consultation with our agency
on historic preservation programs or issues.
Our email to you is in direct response to material that was submitted to our office regarding a project for which you were
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Preservation Act of 1966 (Section 106), the New York State Historic Preservation Act (Section 14.09 NYSPRHPL), or the
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources
625 Broadway, 5th Floor, Albany, New York 12233-4757
Phone: (518) 402-8935 Fax: (518) 402-8925
Website: www.dec.ny.gov
Joe Martens
Commissioner
February 11, 2016
John Zimmer
TRC Environmental Corporation
650 Suffolk Street, Suite 200
Lowell, NY 01854
Re: Millenium Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Eastern System Upgrade Project
County: Delaware, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan.
Town/City: Deerpark, Greenville, Hancock, Highland, Minisink, Ramapo, Wawayanda.
Dear John Zimmer:
In response to your recent request, we have reviewed the New York Natural Heritage Program
database with respect to the above project.
Enclosed is a report of rare or state-listed animals and plants, and significant natural communities
that our database indicates occur, or may occur, on your site or in the immediate vicinity of your site.
For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted; the enclosed report only
includes records from our database. We cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or
absence of all rare or state-listed species or significant natural communities. Depending on the nature of
the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other sources
may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources.
Our database is continually growing as records are added and updated. If this proposed project is
still under development one year from now, we recommend that you contact us again so that we may
update this response with the most current information.
The presence of the plants and animals identified in the enclosed report may result in this project
requiring additional review or permit conditions. For further guidance, and for information regarding
other permits that may be required under state law for regulated areas or activities (e.g., regulated
wetlands), please contact the appropriate NYS DEC Regional Office, Division of Environmental Permits,
as listed at www.dec.ny.gov/about/39381.html.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Nicholas Conrad
Information Resources Coordinator
Report on State-listed Animals
The following state-listed animals have been documented

at your project site, or in its vicinity.
The following list includes animals that are listed by NYS as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern;
and/or that are federally listed or are candidates for federal listing.
For information about any permit considerations for your project, contact the Permits staff at the
NYSDEC Region 3 Office. For information about potential impacts of your project on these species, and
how to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any impacts, contact the Wildlife Manager.
A listing of Regional Offices is at http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html.
The following species has been documented at several sites near the project area, including hibernacula
within .4 mile of the Ramapo Meter Station; within 1 mile of the Highland Compressor Station; within 1.25 miles
of the Huguenot Meter Station, Pipeyard 1, and nearby Millenium pipeline; and within 1.25 miles of the Hancock
Compressor Station; and including foraging area within .4 mile of the Ramapo Meter Station. Individual animals
may travel 1.5 mi from documented locations.
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
NY STATE LISTING
Crotalus horridus
Threatened
FEDERAL LISTING
Reptiles
Timber Rattlesnake
1443
hibernaculum
foraging area
The following species have been documented in the Neversink River, including at the location of the
Millenium pipeline crossing.
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
NY STATE LISTING
FEDERAL LISTING
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Alasmidonta heterodon
Endangered
Endangered
Brook Floater
Alasmidonta varicosa
Threatened
Freshwater Mussels
7381
6255
The following species have been documented in the Mahwah River in Kakiat County Park, including
southeast of the Ramapo Meter Station.
Freshwater Mussels
Brook Floater
Alasmidonta varicosa
2/11/2016
Threatened
11285
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The following species have been documented within 1 mile of the Westtown Meter Station. Individual
animals may travel 2.5 miles from documented locations.
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
NY STATE LISTING
FEDERAL LISTING
Myotis sodalis
Endangered
Endangered
Mammals
Indiana Bat
11288
Summer roost location
The following species have been documented in the Neversink River corridor.
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
NY STATE LISTING
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Threatened
FEDERAL LISTING
Birds
Bald Eagle
5298
Nonbreeding
This report only includes records from the NY Natural Heritage database. For most sites, comprehensive field
surveys have not been conducted, and we cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or absence of
all rare or state-listed species. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further
information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources.
If any rare plants or animals are documented during site visits, we request that information on the observations be provided to the New
York Natural Heritage Program so that we may update our database.
Information about many of the listed animals in New York, including habitat, biology, identification, conservation, and management, are
available online in Natural Heritages Conservation Guides at www.guides.nynhp.org, and from NYSDEC at
www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7494.html.
2/11/2016
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Report on Rare Animals, Rare Plants, and

Significant Natural Communities
The following rare animals and significant natural communities

have been documented at your project site, or in its vicinity.
We recommend that potential onsite and offsite impacts of the proposed project on these species or
communities be addressed as part of any environmental assessment or review conducted as part of the planning,
permitting and approval process, such as reviews conducted under SEQR. Field surveys of the project site may
be necessary to determine the status of a species at the site, particularly for sites that are currently undeveloped
and may still contain suitable habitat. Final requirements of the project to avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential
impacts are determined by the lead permitting agency or the government body approving the project.
The following animals, while not listed by New York State as Endangered or Threatened, are of conservation concern
to the state, and are considered rare by the New York Natural Heritage Program.
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
NY STATE LISTING
HERITAGE CONSERVATION STATUS
Freshwater Mussels
Alewife Floater
Anodonta implicata
Unlisted
Critically Imperiled in NYS
Neversink River, including at location of Millenium pipeline crossing, 1997-07.
8437
Dragonflies and Damselflies

Dusky Dancer
Argia translata
Unlisted
Mahwah River, Kakiat County Park, 2008-07-13: Observed about 1/3 mile south of Ramapo Meter Station.
14405
Moths
Inland Barrens Buckmoth
Hemileuca maia maia
Special Concern

7515
Red cedar rocky summit above Neversink River (see below), 2004-05-25: The larva was found on a narrow strip of
cedar glade and grassy patches along a narrow limestone/shale ridge southeast of the Neversink River.
If any rare plants or animals are documented during site visits, we request that information on the observations be provided to the New
York Natural Heritage Program so that we may update our database.
Information about many of the rare animals and plants in New York, including habitat, biology, identification, conservation, and
management, are available online in Natural Heritages Conservation Guides at www.guides.nynhp.org.
2/11/2016
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The following significant natural communities are considered significant from a statewide perspective by the NY
Natural Heritage Program. They are either occurrences of a community type that is rare in the state, or a high quality
example of a more common community type. By meeting specific, documented criteria, the NY Natural Heritage
Program considers these community occurrences to have high ecological and conservation value.
The conservation value of these natural communities will be maintained by confining project work and any resulting
impacts to the ROW.
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
NY STATE LISTING
HERITAGE CONSERVATION STATUS
Wetland/Aquatic Communities
High Quality Occurrence of Rare Community Type
Floodplain Forest
Neversink River, including at location of Millenium pipeline crossing: This is a moderate-sized floodplain forest
occurring in many patches along the Neversink River in good condition, but with an immediate threat of continued
Japanese knotweed invasion. The community is located at the edge of the large, high-quality Shawangunk Ridge
greater landscape and along the Neversink River corridor.
114
Upland/Terrestrial Communities
High Quality Occurrence
Chestnut Oak Forest
Shawangunk Mountains, including adjacent to Millenium pipeline from Mileposts .59 to .96 on the north, and
from Mileposts .68 to 1.02 on the south; and from Mileposts 1.13 to 1.92 on the north and south: This is a very
large, diverse matrix-forming chestnut oak forest in good to excellent condition within an excellent landscape context.
It has a high diversity of physiognomy and species with very low cover of exotic species.
9519
High Quality Occurrence
Hemlock-Northern Hardwood Forest
Shawangunk Mountains, including adjacent to Millenium pipeline from Mileposts .48 to .59 on the north, and from
Mileposts .48 to .68 on the south: This is a large forest dispersed among many patches. Some patches are in very
good condition within an excellent landscape context, but others are in moderate condition at the edge of the natural
landscape with agriculture and development nearby. The condition is also degraded by hemlock wooly adelgid.
9759
High Quality Occurrence of Uncommon Community Type
Red Cedar Rocky Summit
9106
Shawangunk Mountains, extending to .13 mile southwest of Milepost .73: This is a small occurrence in excellent
condition with intact ecological processes within a very large, high quality landscape.
High Quality Occurrence of Uncommon Community Type
Pitch Pine-Oak-Heath Rocky Summit
11766
Shawangunk Mountains, including just south of Mileposts 1.58 through 1.67: This is a moderate-sized occurrence
made up of many patches in very good condition within a very good landscape.
This report only includes records from the NY Natural Heritage database. For most sites, comprehensive field
surveys have not been conducted, and we cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or absence of
all rare or state-listed species. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site,
further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological
resources.
Information about many of the natural community types in New York, including identification, dominant and characteristic vegetation,
distribution, conservation, and management, is available online in Natural Heritages Conservation Guides at www.guides.nynhp.org.
For descriptions of all community types, go to www.dec.ny.gov/animals/97703.html for Ecological Communities of New York State.
2/11/2016
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Libby, Nicole
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Zimmer, John
Monday, January 25, 2016 8:33 AM
Libby, Nicole
Weissman, Rebecca
Fwd: FOIL 16-17 Fw: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Follow up
Completed
Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Hornberger, James" <HornberJ@co.rockland.ny.us>
Date: January 25, 2016 at 9:26:44 AM AST
To: "jzimmer@trcsolutions.com" <jzimmer@trcsolutions.com>
Cc: "Miller, Daniel" <MillerD@co.rockland.ny.us>
Subject: Fw: FOIL 16-17 Fw: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
Mr.Zimmer,inresponsetoyourletter&informationrequest,pleaseseethebelow
comment(s)fromDr.DanMiller,ourdepartment'swatersupplyprogrammanager&geologist:
"Baseduponacursoryreviewoftheaerialphotographsandtopographicmapsprovided,it
appearsthattheproposedpathofthepipelinethroughRocklandrunsdirectlywithinthe
RamapoMahwahAquifer,whichisadesignatedPrimaryAquiferinNewYorkState,a
designatedSoleSourceAquiferbyUSEPA,andisalsowithinthewellheadprotectionarea
definedbytheTownofRamapo.
Theapplicantshouldpreparedetailedmapsthatclearlyshowtherelationshipoftheirproposed
projecttothesefeatures."
JamesJ.Hornberger
AssistantRecordsAccessOfficer
RocklandCountyDept.ofHealth
Office:8453643381
Fax:8453642025
www.rocklandgov.com/health
From:Miller,Daniel
Sent:Friday,January22,201610:14AM
To:Hornberger,James
Cc:McKane,Scott;Rulli,Samuel;Ruppert,Patricia;Hunderfund,Judi
Subject:Re:FOIL1617Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Baseduponacursoryreviewoftheaerialphotographsandtopographicmapsprovided,it
projecttothesefeatures.
Daniel M. Miller, Ph.D.

Water Supply Program Manager
Rockland County Department of Health
50 Sanatorium Road - Building D
Pomona, NY 10970
e-mail: millerd@co.rockland.ny.us
Office: 845-364-2289
Cell: 845-500-2745
From:Hornberger,James
To:Miller,Daniel
Cc:McKane,Scott
Subject:FOIL1617Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Dan, see the blurb below from the attached letter regarding the pipeline project.
The affected area in Rockland is a meter station on 16 Sky Meadow Dr, Suffern; 40.16-3-1
Arcview doesn't show any wells within 300 ft of the parcel (item #5 below), but I'm not sure
about the other criteria...
Let me know, thanks!
Jamie
"An Environmental Report which is required as part of the FERC Section 7(C) application and
review process is currently being prepared for the Project. As part of the FERC NEPA review, it
is necessary to identify whether the proposed facilities will cross or be within 0.50-mile of the
following sensitive environmental areas:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State, or Municipal designated aquifers
State or municipal designated aquifer protection areas
Surface waters that provide public drinking water supplies
State or municipal designated surface water protection areas
2
Any known existing or proposed public or private drinking water wells, reservoirs, or springs
in or within 300 feet of the proposed alignment
On behalf of Millennium, TRC Environmental Corporation (TRC) respectfully requests that the
Rockland County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health review its records
relative to any of the above-referenced areas and provide written comments pertaining to the
identified resources."
From:Hunderfund,Judi
To:McKane,Scott;Hornberger,James
Subject:Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Ididnotopentheattachment,buttheemailbelowsayssomethingaboutaninformation
request,soIamforwardingtoyouincaseitisaFOILrequest.
judi
From:EnvHealth
To:Hunderfund,Judi
Subject:FW:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
From: Weissman, Rebecca

Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:25:36 PM (UTC) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: EnvHealth
Ms.SchnabelRuppert,
OnbehalfofMillenniumPipelineCompany,L.L.C.,TRCEnvironmentalCorporationisprovidingyouwith
theattachedinformationrequestfortheEasternSystemUpgrade.AdescriptionoftheProject,a
generallocationmap,andpreliminaryprojectshapefilesareincludedintheattachment.Iamavailable
atthecontactinformationbelowifyouhaveanyproblemsviewingtheattachment,oryoumayalso
contactJohnZimmer(jzimmer@trcsolutions.com),(978)6970854,withquestionsregardingthe
Project.Thankyou.
Sincerely,
RebeccaWeissman,PWS
T:5082981524|C:9789358318
Libby, Nicole
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hornberger, James <HornberJ@co.rockland.ny.us>

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:42 PM
Libby, Nicole
Noyes, Alyssa
Re: FOIL 16-17 Fw: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
Ms.Libby,pleaseseebelow.Lookslikeyou'llhavetocontactthetownforthemapyouneed.Ipulledthe
followingcontactinfooftheirwebsite:
Anthony Mallia
Director of Building, Planning and Zoning
(845) 357-5100 (Ext. 280)
MalliaA@ramapo-ny.gov
James
_______________________________________________________________________________
http://ecode360.com/11856474
ThiscodecitationstatesthatthemapisonfileintheOfficeofBuilding,PlanningandZoning.

Pomona, NY 10970
Office: 845-364-2289
Cell: 845-500-2745
From:Libby,Nicole<NLibby@trcsolutions.com>
Sent:Wednesday,January27,201612:41PM
To:Hornberger,James
Cc:Noyes,Alyssa
Subject:FW:FOIL1617Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Mr.Hornberger,
Thankyouforyourresponse.IsthereamapoftheTownofRamapoWHPAavailableonline?Oranelectronic
shapefile?
Anyinformationyoucanprovidewouldbeappreciated.MappingofthisWHPAwillassistusinassessingimpacts.Ido
havemappingfortheUSEPAsolesourceaquiferandtheNYSPrimaryaquifer.ItisjusttheRamapoWHPAIwouldneed.
Thankyou,
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
From:Zimmer,John
Sent:Monday,January25,20168:33AM
Cc:Weissman,Rebecca<RWeissman@trcsolutions.com>
Subject:Fwd:FOIL1617Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Hornberger, James" <HornberJ@co.rockland.ny.us>
Date: January 25, 2016 at 9:26:44 AM AST
To: "jzimmer@trcsolutions.com" <jzimmer@trcsolutions.com>
Cc: "Miller, Daniel" <MillerD@co.rockland.ny.us>
Subject: Fw: FOIL 16-17 Fw: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
Mr.Zimmer,inresponsetoyourletter&informationrequest,pleaseseethebelow
comment(s)fromDr.DanMiller,ourdepartment'swatersupplyprogrammanager&geologist:
"Baseduponacursoryreviewoftheaerialphotographsandtopographicmapsprovided,it
projecttothesefeatures."
JamesJ.Hornberger
AssistantRecordsAccessOfficer
RocklandCountyDept.ofHealth
Office:8453643381
Fax:8453642025
www.rocklandgov.com/health
From:Miller,Daniel
To:Hornberger,James
Cc:McKane,Scott;Rulli,Samuel;Ruppert,Patricia;Hunderfund,Judi
Subject:Re:FOIL1617Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Baseduponacursoryreviewoftheaerialphotographsandtopographicmapsprovided,it
projecttothesefeatures.

Pomona, NY 10970
Office: 845-364-2289
Cell: 845-500-2745
From:Hornberger,James
To:Miller,Daniel
Cc:McKane,Scott
Subject:FOIL1617Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Dan,seetheblurbbelowfromtheattachedletterregardingthepipelineproject.
TheaffectedareainRocklandisameterstationon16SkyMeadowDr,Suffern;40.1631
Arcviewdoesn'tshowanywellswithin300ftoftheparcel(item#5below),butI'mnotsure
abouttheothercriteria...
Letmeknow,thanks!
Jamie
"AnEnvironmentalReportwhichisrequiredaspartoftheFERCSection7(C)applicationand
reviewprocessiscurrentlybeingpreparedfortheProject.AspartoftheFERCNEPAreview,itis
necessarytoidentifywhethertheproposedfacilitieswillcrossorbewithin0.50mileofthe
followingsensitiveenvironmentalareas:
U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),State,orMunicipaldesignatedaquifers
Stateormunicipaldesignatedaquiferprotectionareas
3
Surfacewatersthatprovidepublicdrinkingwatersupplies
Stateormunicipaldesignatedsurfacewaterprotectionareas
Anyknownexistingorproposedpublicorprivatedrinkingwaterwells,reservoirs,orsprings
inorwithin300feetoftheproposedalignment
OnbehalfofMillennium,TRCEnvironmentalCorporation(TRC)respectfullyrequeststhatthe
RocklandCountyHealthDepartment,DivisionofEnvironmentalHealthreviewitsrecords
relativetoanyoftheabovereferencedareasandprovidewrittencommentspertainingtothe
identifiedresources."
From:Hunderfund,Judi
To:McKane,Scott;Hornberger,James
Subject:Fw:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
Ididnotopentheattachment,buttheemailbelowsayssomethingaboutaninformation
request,soIamforwardingtoyouincaseitisaFOILrequest.
judi
From:EnvHealth
To:Hunderfund,Judi
Subject:FW:MillenniumPipelineCompanyEasternSystemUpgrade
From: Weissman, Rebecca

Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:25:36 PM (UTC) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: EnvHealth
Ms.SchnabelRuppert,
OnbehalfofMillenniumPipelineCompany,L.L.C.,TRCEnvironmentalCorporationisprovidingyouwith
theattachedinformationrequestfortheEasternSystemUpgrade.AdescriptionoftheProject,a
generallocationmap,andpreliminaryprojectshapefilesareincludedintheattachment.Iamavailable
atthecontactinformationbelowifyouhaveanyproblemsviewingtheattachment,oryoumayalso
contactJohnZimmer(jzimmer@trcsolutions.com),(978)6970854,withquestionsregardingthe
Project.Thankyou.
Sincerely,
RebeccaWeissman,PWS
T:5082981524|C:9789358318
4
Libby, Nicole
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
John Zylstra <jpzman62@gmail.com>

Wednesday, February 03, 2016 7:53 AM
Weissman, Rebecca
RE: Millennium Pipeline
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Follow up
Flagged
Dear Ms. Weissman,

Thank you for the information on the pipeline project and asking about the tree farms that maybe involved.
I have no idea as to whose property (as regards to Am. Tree Farm Sys.) is involved unless I attempt to deceiver
your maps with tax map overlays and cross referencing. Can you identify the property owners and parcels by
County, Town and tax map identification such as Section, Block & Lot numbers please? I can correlate this info
with our data base and other sources and provide a timely response.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John Zylstra
Area Chair - Am. Tree Farm Sys.
Certified Forester
Subject:
From:BonneyHartley[mailto:Bonney.Hartley@mohicannsn.gov]
Nicole,
WeconsultGovernmenttoGovernmentwiththefederalagency,inthiscaseitappearsitwillbeFERC.Wewillissue
formalcommenttothem.HoweverIcanacceptreportsyouwanttosendforinformationalpurposes.
Thankyou,
Bonney

Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 11:58 AM
To: Bonney Hartley
Subject: RE: Millennium Pipeline Company - Eastern System Upgrade
Wouldyoulikemetoincludeyouasaparticipatingagency?
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
From:BonneyHartley[mailto:Bonney.Hartley@mohicannsn.gov]
DearNicole,
Thankyou;Ihavereceivedtheinformation.
Bonney
Bonney Hartley
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Tribal Historic Preservation
New York Office
1
65 1st Street
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 244-3164
Bonney.Hartley@mohican-nsn.gov
www.mohicannsn.gov
Physical Address: 37 1st Street

Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 7:41 PM
To: Bonney Hartley
Ms.Hartley,
Sincerely,
NicoleLibby
ProjectSpecialist
650SuffolkStreet
Lowell,MA01854
APPENDIX 1E
1E-i

Millennium Pipeline Company
January 2016
One Blue Hill Plaza, 7th Floor

Post Office Box 1565
Pearl River, NY 10965
845.620.1300 Voice | 845.620.1320 Fax
I. PROJECT OVERVIEW
Millennium Pipeline Company (Millennium) is proposing a project called the Eastern
System Upgrade to increase capacity on its system by approximately 200,000 Dth/day.
The project will consist of the following:
Approximately 7.8 miles of new 30- and 36-inch diameter pipeline looping,
generally overlapping with and adjacent to Millenniums existing pipeline

right-of-way in Orange County, New York (Huguenot Loop);
Construction and operation of a new 22,400 hp compressor station,
Highland CS in Sullivan County, New York;
Construction and operation of an additional 22,400 hp at the existing
Hancock CS in Delaware County, New York;
Modifications to the Ramapo M&R in Rockland County, New York;
Addition of pipeline appurtenant facilities at the Huguenot M&R and the
Westtown M&R in Orange County, New York; and
Addition of an alternate interconnect to the 16-inch Valley Lateral at MP 7.5.
The customers that would be served by this upgrade are all Northeast utilities that are
seeking to diversify the supply source for the gas their customers use. The additional
capacity will benefit consumers by keeping gas supply prices low.
To ensure that the public is aware of the project and has opportunities for input,
Millennium has developed the following Public Participation Plan that summarizes
scheduled outreach to key stakeholders in the area of the project as well as the general
public. Millennium is committed to enacting a plan that encompasses early public
notification and regular communications with all stakeholders.
II. KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Affected landowners
Federal, state, and local governmental officials
Regulatory and permitting agencies
Community and environmental groups
News media
III. COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AND TOOLS
Millenniums outreach efforts are designed to inform, engage, and build relationships
with all the stakeholders in the regulatory review process, from project inception and
announcement through completion. Millennium will engage with stakeholders and the
public early in the project review process to inform them about the purpose and need of
the project as well as the proposed route and facilities, its key features, opportunities for
public input, the regulatory process as well as the construction process to be employed.
Additionally the outreach efforts are intended to help identify and address stakeholder
concerns about the project.
The project will be located in the eastern portion of Millenniums current footprint, with
upgrades to our existing facilities in Delaware, Orange and Rockland Counties, and a
new facility in Sullivan County. Millennium will build on the outreach efforts the company
currently maintains in those areas and actively focus on engaging stakeholders and the
community at-large, using a variety of communication methods.
Millennium plans a broad distribution of informational materials, utilizing direct mail,
media outreach, the companys website, a toll-free information line, local newspaper
ads, and other local resources.
To carry out this plan, Millennium will do the following:
Conduct face to face meetings with landowners, elected officials and key
stakeholders;
Direct mail pieces;
Issue press releases and conduct other media activities that ensure the
news media has information and can report on the project;

Create collateral materials such as fact sheets, maps and other printed
materials that will be made available to the public in a variety of places;
Create a dedicated section on the Millennium web site
(http://www.millenniumpipeline.com/index.html) that contains important
public information and provides information on how the public can contact
the company to provide feedback;
Create several repositories of informational material;
Provide a toll-free phone number for the public to call: (877) 213-1944
Provide an email address the public can use to submit comments and
questions;
Conduct regular governmental briefings; and

Host an open house meeting to give interested parties access to information
and the opportunity to discuss the project with Millennium officials.

IV. DIRECT MAIL
Within fourteen days after the issuance of the notice approving the use of the pre-filing
process, Millennium will initiate a direct mailing to all stakeholders, including agencies,
elected officials and potentially affected landowners. The mailer will provide specifics on
the location of the facilities to the extent known at that time, and an overview of the
project, including a proposed timeline.
V. INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE

Millennium will hold a public open house to introduce the project to host communities.
The format will be structured around information stations, complete with displays and
photographs. Community members and other interested stakeholders will be able to
speak with, and ask questions of, company representatives and Millenniums
contractors to learn about the various aspects of the project such as potential
environmental impacts, construction processes, project equipment, and other pertinent
facts.
The meeting will be held in an accessible public location, most likely in Sullivan County.
Fact sheets, maps and other collateral materials will be available for people to take
home.
Millennium will publicize the open house by:
Issuing a press release to local media
Placing advertisements in local newspapers; and
Sending direct mail to stakeholders.
VI. INFORMATION REPOSITORIES

In an effort to make information about the project available to the public, Millennium will
place public documents in public buildings in locations near Millennium project areas.
Millennium has identified four locations, one in each county where work will be done, to
place this information. The locations are as follows:
Louise Adelia Read Memorial library
104 Read Street
Hancock, NY
Sunshine Hall Free Library
14 Proctor Rd, Eldred NY 12732
Phone: (845)557-6258
Deerpark Town Hall

420 Route 209
PO Box 621
Huguenot, NY 12746
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Ave.
Suffern, NY 10901
These information repositories are all readily accessible public venues and will allow the
public to review regulatory filings on the project.
VII. TOLL-FREE INFORMATION LINES
Millennium will continue to maintain its current toll-free phone line at (877) 213-1944
which will allow stakeholders and residents to contact the company and request
information, share concerns and express opinions about the project.
VIII. WEB PRESENCE
Millennium will update the companys website (www.millenniumpipeline.com) and use it
to communicate with the public as well. As the project moves through the various stages
of development, Millennium plans to add the following details on the project to the site:
A proposed route map;
A location map for the above-ground facilities;
Expected timeline with key dates;
Facts and bullets on the benefits of the project;
Contact information for Millennium; and
Links to the websites of resources such as regulatory agencies, and other
important sites.
IX. MEDIA RELATIONS
Millennium will also announce the project to the media via a press release targeted to
media outlets that cover events in the host communities where the upgrades will be
taking place.
In addition, as the project moves forward, Millennium is committed to keeping the public
informed about the project and from time to time, the company may issue press
releases or statements related to:
New project developments;
Community activities; and
Open house or other public input opportunities.
X. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
To assist state and local officials in understanding the project objectives and to provide
them with the support they need to respond to constituent inquiries, Millennium will be:
Conducting introductory briefings;

Providing regular updates; and
Inviting officials to attend sponsored events such as the Informational Open
House.
XI. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

Michelle Hook and/or Michael Armiak will serve as the primary contact for the public
regarding the project. Hook can be reached by phone at 845-570-0862 or email at
hook@millenniumpipeline.com. Armiak can be reach by phone at 845-645-1176 and via
email at armiak@millenniumpipeline.com.
XII. INFORMATION REQUESTS FROM FEDERAL & STATE PERMITTING
AGENCIES
Millennium will respond in a timely manner to information requests from federal and
state permitting agencies through its environmental consultants or other designated
representatives.
APPENDIX 1F
List of Affected Landowners
Provided under Separate Cover in Volume III

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT
RELEASE
1F-i
APPENDIX 1G
Aboveground Facility Plot Plans
[Note: Not included in this draft]
Provided under Separate Cover in Volume IV CRITICAL

ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION DO
NOT RELEASE
1G-i
EASTERN SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT
RESOURCE REPORT 10
Alternatives
Pre-Filing Draft
February 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
10.0
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
Page
ALTERNATIVES....................................................................................................................... 10-1
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 10-1
PURPOSE AND NEED .............................................................................................................. 10-2
NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE .................................................................................................. 10-2
10.3.1 Energy Conservation...................................................................................................... 10-3
10.3.2 Alternative Energy Sources ........................................................................................... 10-3
SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES ...................................................................................................... 10-3
10.4.1 Lift and Relay Option .................................................................................................... 10-5
10.4.2 Looping Only Option ..................................................................................................... 10-5
10.4.3 Compression Only Option ............................................................................................. 10-6
10.4.4 Combined Looping and Compression Options .............................................................. 10-6
10.4.4.1
Huguenot Loop with added Compression at the Hancock CS and Minisink CS
and the Wagoner Interconnect ................................................................... 10-6
10.4.4.2
Huguenot Loop with added Compression at Hancock CS and new Highland
CS (Preferred System Alternative) ............................................................. 10-7
ROUTE ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................................................ 10-7
10.5.1 Major Route Alternatives............................................................................................... 10-8
10.5.2 Route Variations ............................................................................................................ 10-8
10.5.2.1
Neversink River Route Variations .............................................................. 10-8
ABOVEGROUND FACILITY ALTERNATIVES.................................................................. 10-10
10.6.1 New Compressor Station Site Alternatives.................................................................. 10-10
10.6.1.1
Compressor Station Site Selection Criteria.............................................. 10-10
10.6.1.2
Highland Compressor Station Site Evaluations ....................................... 10-11
10.6.2 Aboveground Facility Station Modifications............................................................... 10-12
PIPE / CONTRACTOR YARDS AND STAGING AREAS ................................................... 10-13
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 10-13
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX 10A
Supplemental Tables
TABLE 10A-1
TABLE 10A-2
TABLE 10A-3
Resource Report 10 - Alternatives
Comparison of System Alternatives for the Eastern System Upgrade Loop

and Compression Alternatives
Comparison of the Preferred Route (Huguenot Loop) with Route Variations
Alternative Site Analysis for New Compressor Station
APPENDIX 10B
Supplemental Figures
FIGURE 10B-1
FIGURE 10B-2
FIGURE 10B-3
Eastern System Upgrade System Alternatives Loop and Compression

Alternatives
Route Variations for the Eastern System Upgrade
Alternative Sites for the New Compressor Station
ii
RESOURCE REPORT 10 --ALTERNATIVES

Filing Requirement
Location in
Environmental Report
Discuss the no action alternative and the potential for accomplishing the
proposed objectives through the use of other systems and/or energy
conservation. Provide an analysis of the relative environmental benefits and
costs for each alternative. ( 380.12 (l) (1))
Sections 10.2 and 10.3
Describe alternative routes or locations considered for each facility during the
initial screening for the project. ( 380.12 (l) (2))
(i) For alternative routes considered in the initial screening for the project but
eliminated, describe the environmental characteristics of each route or
site, and the reasons for rejecting it. Identify the location of such
alternatives on maps of sufficient scale to depict their location and
relationship to the proposed action, and the relationship of the pipeline to
existing rights-of-way.
(ii) For alternative routes or locations considered for more in- depth
consideration, describe the environmental characteristics of each route or
site and the reasons for rejecting it. Provide comparative tables showing
the differences in environmental characteristics for the alternative and
proposed action. The location of any alternatives in this paragraph shall be
provided on maps equivalent to those required in paragraph (c)(2) of this
section.
Sections 10.5, 10.6, and

10.7
iii
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Algonquin
Btu
CS
dBA
Dth/d
FERC or Commission
hp
Huguenot M&R
IGTS
Leq
MAOP
Millennium
NSA
NWI
NYPA
Project
psig
Ramapo M&R Station
U.S.
Westtown M&R
Algonquin Gas Transmission Company

British thermal unit
Compressor station
A-weighted decibel
dekatherms per day
horsepower
Iroquois Gas Transmission System
equivalent sound level in decibels
maximum allowable operating pressure
Noise Sensitive Area
National Wetlands Inventory
New York Power Authority
pounds per square inch, gauge
Ramapo Metering and Receiving Station
United States
iv
10.0 ALTERNATIVES
10.1
INTRODUCTION
Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Millennium) is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to
construct, install, operate, and maintain the Eastern System Upgrade (Project). The Project includes
construction of approximately 7.8 miles of 30- and 36-inch pipeline loop in Orange County, New York.
Millennium proposes to locate a majority of the pipeline loop overlapping with and adjacent to the rightof-way associated with its existing mainline (Millennium Pipeline). Additionally, as part of the Project,
Millennium proposes to construct and operate (1) a new compressor station (Highland CS) in Sullivan
County, New York, (2) additional horsepower (hp) at the existing Hancock Compressor Station (Hancock
CS) in Delaware County, New York, (3) modifications to the existing Ramapo Meter and Regulator
Station (Ramapo M&R) in Rockland County, New York, and (4) additional pipeline appurtenant facilities
at the existing Huguenot Meter Station (Huguenot M&R) and Westtown Meter Station (Westtown M&R)
in Orange County, New York. Dependent upon receipt of necessary approvals, construction of the
Project would be anticipated to commence in the Fall of 2017 to meet a target in-service date in
September 2018.
The Project consists of the following components and facilities:
(Huguenot Loop);

County, New York;

County, New York;
As part of the development process for the Project, Millennium evaluated pipeline routing and
aboveground facility siting options based on pipeline system modeling, regional topography, potential
adverse environmental effects, population density, existing land use, and construction safety and
feasibility. Millennium has endeavored to locate the pipeline adjacent to its existing right-of-way where
practicable, feasible, and in compliance with existing regulatory requirements. Millennium considered
route and site alternatives, respectively, in conjunction with the Commissions guidelines, as set forth in
18 Code of Federal Regulations Section 380.15. This resource report discusses the alternatives
considered during the development of the Project, as well as the no-action alternative (Section 10.3),
system alternatives (Section 10.4), route alternatives (Section 10.5), and site alternatives (Sections 10.6
and 10.7).
10-1
Millennium performed an analysis using desktop data to compare the Project against system alternatives,
route alternatives, and site alternatives. Although environmental survey data were collected for the
majority of the currently identified Project facility areas, these data did not allow for consistent,
comparative assessments among the alternatives, which did not have equivalent field survey data.
Therefore, desktop data were utilized for the analyses provided below and present a more comprehensive,
reliable, and consistent data set for alternatives analysis.
10.2
PURPOSE AND NEED
The purpose of the Project is to permit Millennium to transport an incremental volume of approximately
200,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas from Millenniums Corning Compressor Station to an
existing interconnect with Algonquin Gas Transmission, L.L.C. located in Ramapo, New York. All of the
new capacity is subscribed under long-term, firm contracts. Therefore, the Project is needed to meet this
express market demand for new natural gas transportation capacity.
The Project facilities have been specifically designed to meet the demand for an additional 200,000 Dth/d
of firm transportation, as well as to maintain current operating pressures at intermediate delivery points
following the construction of the Project, to continue to meet customer demand on Millenniums system
during the summer months, and to ensure continued deliveries to interconnecting pipelines.
10.3
NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE
The no-action alternative would consist of not constructing the Project and continuing with the current
operating condition of the Millennium system. Although no action would eliminate or delay any potential
environmental impacts of the Project, the objective of the Project, constructing the facilities necessary to
transport an additional approximately 200,000 Dth/d of natural gas from Millenniums Corning
Compressor Station to an existing interconnect with Algonquin Gas Transmission, L.L.C. while ensuring
continued deliveries for Millenniums existing customers, would not be met.
The Project customers are all local distribution companies and municipalities and providers of last resort
for gas service in the states in which they operate. The customers for this Project have executed
agreements that provide for firm transportation to assure primary access to the production basins
connected to the Millennium system.
Therefore, adoption of the no-action alternative would mean the Project would not be constructed and the
purpose and need of the Project would not be met. In addition, the benefits of the Project would not be
realized. Millennium would not be able to meet its contractual obligations and the Project customers
would not be able to provide abundant, reliable, and low-cost domestic natural gas resources to their own
customers. Based on the high demand for the natural gas transportation capacity created by the Project, it
is likely that the Project customers would contract with a different pipeline company to construct a
different transportation project. Therefore, although the environmental impacts from the Project would
not occur, the adoption on the no action alternative would likely simply shift the environmental impacts to
a different project.
10-2
10.3.1 Energy Conservation

Energy conservation may be a possible alternative to natural gas infrastructure that is intended to increase
the supply of gas to a region. However, the capacity being sought by the Project shippers is to meet the
projected demands on their systems. The Project is fully subscribed by LDCs and municipalities.
Therefore, while conservation of energy reduces the demand for fossil fuel reserves, it would not replace
the Project shippers contracted-for need for additional firm transportation capacity or fulfill the purpose
and need for the Project.
10.3.2 Alternative Energy Sources
The Project is designed to provide 200,000 Dth/d of natural gas firm transportation capacity to the Project
shippers that have signed long-term, firm contracts for all of the new Project capacity. Although this
transportation project itself cannot be substituted by the use of other fuels, by taking no action, end-use
customers may turn to or increase the use of other fuel sources, such as coal or oil, which have higher
and/or different emission of air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide compared to natural gas. The use of
these alternative fuels would potentially result in adverse environmental impacts due to increased air
pollutant emissions otherwise minimized through the use of natural gas. State and federal air pollution
control regulations indirectly promote the use of clean fuels to minimize adverse air quality impacts. The
regulations were instituted to improve both air quality and the quality of life. Use of alternative
hydrocarbon energy sources would unnecessarily increase adverse air quality impacts, and these increased
impacts would conflict with state and Federal long-term energy environmental policies aimed toward
attaining ambient air quality standards. Other alternatives such as wind, solar, geothermal, coal, oil,
nuclear and electric are not viable alternatives to create the required firm transportation capacity of
200,000 Dth/d and meet the purpose and need of the Project.
The Energy Information Administrations (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2015 forecasts that total primary
energy consumption will grow from 97.1 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2013 to 105.7
quadrillion Btu in 2040 (EIA, 2015a). In 2014, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 10
percent of total U.S. energy consumption and 13 percent of electricity generation (EIA, 2015b). Although
several alternative energy sources are available throughout the U.S., including New York, many are not
being produced in quantities sufficient to meet the growing demand of northeast markets.
10.4
SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES
System alternatives are alternatives to the proposed action that make use of other existing, modified, or
proposed pipeline systems to meet the stated objectives of the Project. System alternatives involve the
transportation of the equivalent amount of incremental natural gas volumes by the expansion of existing
pipeline systems or by the construction and operation of other new pipeline systems. A system alternative
may make it unnecessary to construct all or part of the Project, although modifications or additions to the
existing pipeline infrastructure or construction of an entirely new pipeline system may be required to
allow for the transportation of additional natural gas. These modifications or additions could result in
environmental impacts that may be less than, comparable to, or greater than those associated with
construction of the Project.
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The Project is designed to transport an incremental volume of approximately 200,000 Dth/d of natural gas
on Millenniums system for the Project shippers that have signed long-term, firm contracts for all of the
new Project capacity. As stated previously, these customers are all providers of last resort for gas service
in the markets in which they operate. Millennium determined that it could supply the increased demand
for natural gas transportation capacity in this area using efficiencies afforded by its existing system.
Millennium considered system alternatives involving different configurations of pipeline and compression
facilities within its transmission system. These alternatives are described in the following sections.
Millennium used the following evaluation criteria when selecting reasonable and potentially
environmentally preferable system alternatives to the Project:
technical and economic feasibility and practicality;
extent of environmental impacts; and
ability to meet the Project objective to satisfy increased demand for natural gas in the time frame
requested by their customers, given that alternative energy sources or conservation are not able to
satisfy this demand.
Technical and feasible system alternatives were evaluated in terms of their ability to meet the Project
objectives, which were defined by the service contracted for by the shippers.
To increase the throughput capacity of a natural gas pipeline, a pipeline operator can loop the existing
pipeline, add compression, or use a combination of compression and looping. As natural gas travels
down the pipeline, pressure within the pipe declines with distance. Compressor stations are used to
restore pressure and increase pipeline capacity beyond that of the pipe alone. The term looping refers to
placing additional segments of pipeline, parallel and connected to the existing pipeline. These segments
act to reduce the rate of pressure drop in the pipe due to friction, and thereby increase the throughput
capacity of the pipeline. Compressor stations can also be added to restore pipeline pressures more
frequently along the pipeline, again thereby increasing throughput capacity of the pipeline.
The determination of how much loop to add, versus how much compressor horsepower to add is primarily
based on economic and engineering factors such as hydraulic requirements, pipeline reliability,
constructability, environmental impact, and public impact. Millennium performed hydraulic modeling of
its system to determine the exact facilities that would be required to supply the additional transportation
services required. The results provided by the hydraulic model were used in combination with
Millenniums operating experience with pipeline and compression installation and operation to design
technically feasible system alternatives to satisfy the Project objectives. The system alternatives
evaluated by Millennium for the Project are further discussed in the sections below, and are summarized
in Table 10A-1.
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10.4.1 Lift and Relay Option

The lift and relay option would involve replacing approximately 7.3 miles of Millenniums existing 24inch diameter pipeline with a 36-inch diameter pipe. A lift and relay option would require a nominal 125foot-wide construction right-of-way for the 7.3 miles of pipeline to be replaced. This would require
approximately 111 acres of temporary impacts, not including any additional temporary workspace or
access roads. To construct the lift and relay option, Millennium would need to take the existing mainline
out of service for approximately three months. Taking the existing line out of service would impact
residences and businesses throughout the Southern tier of New York that rely on uninterrupted service.
Based on this constraint, the lift and relay was not selected as a viable option.
10.4.2 Looping Only Option
Pipeline looping is necessary for the Project because the existing 7.3-mile section of the Millennium
mainline pipeline between the Huguenot Meter Station and the Westtown Meter Station is only 24 inches
in diameter and has a maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of only 936 pounds per square
inch, gauge (psig) compared to the existing 30-inch diameter and 1,200 psig MAOP of the pipe on each
end of that segment. The smaller size and reduced MAOP acts as a constraint on Millenniums system 1.
To eliminate the proposed additional compression at the existing Hancock CS and the new compression at
the proposed Highland CS, Millennium would have to construct additional pipeline looping facilities as
described below:
Hancock CS Alternative The results of hydraulic modeling indicate that installation of

approximately 30.9 miles of 36-inch diameter loop upstream of the existing Hancock CS (in
addition to the Huguenot Loop) would be required to eliminate the need for additional
compression at the Hancock CS. Using an assumed 125-foot-wide construction right-of-way and
a 25-foot-wide new permanent easement this would result in approximately 468 acres of land
impacts during construction and new operational impact of 94 acres that would include wetlands,
waterbodies, rare species habitat, and agricultural land.
The original Millennium pipeline project, authorized under FERC Docket No CP98-150, consisted of the
installation of approximately 180 miles of 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline from Corning to Ramapo, NY and
associated appurtenances. After lengthy consultations with environmental agencies regarding the best method for
installing a crossing of the Neversink River, particularly given the presence of the federally endangered dwarf
wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Millennium determined that it could meet the contractual demands of its
original shippers by purchasing 7.1 miles of an existing 24-inch pipeline owned by Columbia Gas Transmission
Company and replacing a 10-inch pipe that crossed Interstate 84 with a similar sized 24-inch pipeline. The
Huguenot Loop proposed under this Project is intended, in part, to alleviate the constraint created by the 7.3 miles of
24-inch pipeline that is between the Huguenot and Westtown meter stations.
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Highland CS Alternative The results of hydraulic modeling indicate that installation of

approximately 23.1 miles of 36-inch diameter loop downstream of the Hancock CS (in addition to
the Huguenot Loop) would be required to eliminate the need for the new compression at the
proposed Highland CS. Using an assumed 125-foot-wide construction right-of-way and a 25foot-wide new permanent easement this would result in approximately 350 acres of land impacts
during construction and new operational impact of 70 acres that would include wetlands,
waterbodies, rare species habitat, and agricultural land. The environmental impacts, number of
affected landowners, and economics did not support this option.
Millennium determined that the looping only option is not the preferred option for the Project. This
option was not chosen due to the additional amount of new right-of-way required, landowner impacts,
ground disturbance, environmental impacts, and the high capital cost associated with the approximately
53 miles of incremental pipeline looping that would be required to eliminate the need for compression at
both Hancock and Highland.
10.4.3 Compression Only Option
Compression only is not an option to meet the purpose and need of the Project because of the constraints
on the Millennium system caused by the 7.3 miles of 24-inch diameter pipe discussed in section 10.4.2
above.
10.4.4 Combined Looping and Compression Options
As stated above, pipeline looping is necessary for the Project, as Millenniums 24-inch diameter pipeline
cannot efficiently transport an incremental 200,000 Dth/d of gas, in addition to the current volumes. A
36-inch diameter pipeline was selected for the Huguenot Loop to minimize the need for additional
compression.
Installing a new pipeline loop within and adjacent to the existing Millennium Pipeline is the preferred
option. The extent of the Huguenot Loop was determined based on the results of the hydraulic modeling
and the need to eliminate the constraint on the Millennium system caused by the presence of the existing
24-inch diameter pipeline that exists between Millenniums Huguenot and Westtown meter stations.
Various facility combinations were assessed including addition of compression at existing station
facilities and construction of a new compressor station at a location other than that proposed for the
Highland CS. These options are discussed further below. Table 10A-1 includes a comparative analysis
of the looping and compression options assessed by Millennium. Figure 10B-1 depicts the location of
facilities assessed in the looping and compression options.
10.4.4.1
Huguenot Loop with added Compression at the Hancock CS and Minisink CS and the
Wagoner Interconnect
Millennium assessed a looping and compression option that would require construction of the Huguenot
Loop in addition to adding 22,400 hp at the existing Hancock CS and 39,500 hp at the existing Minisink
CS. Based on the results of the hydraulic modeling, this option would not meet the Project objectives
because it would reduce the pressure at intermediate delivery points below those needed to maintain
service to existing customers. This could be remedied by also adding a new 4,700 hp compressor at the
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Wagoner Interconnect to maintain deliveries to the Columbia Gas interconnect. However, this would
represent a total of 66,600 hp of compression at three different sites added for this alternative, compared
to the total 44,800 hp added at two different sites under the Preferred System Alternative. This additional
21,800 hp would come with a significant Project cost, as well as additional impacts on landowners, noise,
and air quality.
Based on this analysis, looping with compression at the existing Hancock CS and Minisink CS as well as
the Wagoner Interconnect was not selected as a viable system alternative to the Project.
10.4.4.2
Huguenot Loop with added Compression at Hancock CS and new Highland CS (Preferred
System Alternative)
Millennium assessed a looping and compression option that would require construction of the Huguenot
Loop in addition to adding compression at the existing Hancock CS and construction of a new Highland
CS. This option would require the following facilities to supply the volume required:
(Huguenot Loop);

County, New York;

County, New York;
Based on the results of the hydraulic modeling, this configuration meets the Project objectives with the
minimum amount of pipeline looping and compression. Adoption of this alternative will minimize
environmental and landowner impacts. Based on this analysis, looping with compression at the existing
Hancock CS and construction of the new Highland CS was selected as the preferred system alternative.
10.5
ROUTE ALTERNATIVES
As stated above, in evaluating the routing alternatives for the Huguenot Loop, it was determined that
given Millenniums existing pipeline, the loop should be co-located with the existing pipeline right-ofway to the maximum extent practicable. The use of co-location as a principal design element by
Millennium is necessitated not only by Commission guidelines that stress the corridor concept, but also
due to the existing land use characteristics in the area of the loop. The utility corridor created by
Millenniums existing pipeline minimizes further environmental impacts and public disturbance, as well
as construction costs. Siting pipeline facilities along the existing corridor reduces the establishment of
new corridors in previously undisturbed areas, while limiting the number of affected landowners.
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10.5.1 Major Route Alternatives

Section 10.4.4 above outlines the hydraulic modeling performed by Millennium to identify the physical
start and end point of the Huguenot Loop. Because of the physical limitation on the start and end points
for the loop as determined by hydraulic modeling, and because of Millenniums desire to co-locate the
loop with its existing Millennium Pipeline, there are no major route alternatives to the Project.
10.5.2 Route Variations
Route variations differ from system alternatives or route alternatives in that they are identified to reduce
impacts on specific localized features, are typically shorter in length than route alternatives, generally less
than 1,000 feet from the original proposed route, and entail typically localized environmental
considerations such as reducing or avoiding impacts on specific features.
10.5.2.1
Neversink River Route Variations
As described in Section 10.4.4, the physical beginning and end points for the Huguenot Loop (the
Huguenot M&R and the Westtown M&R, respectively) were determined based on hydraulic modeling.
There are no route alternatives between these two points that would avoid a crossing of the Neversink
River. However, the crossing of the Neversink River and its riparian corridor offers several
environmental and constructability constraints, including the presence of the federally endangered dwarf
wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), coldwater fishery habitat, protected conservation lands,
designated Significant Natural Communities, and steep topography. Given the sensitive resources
provided by the Neversink River, Millenniums primary goal was to find a location where the river could
be successfully crossed using trenchless technology. Trenchless crossing methods were preferred over
traditional open cut crossings of the Neversink River for the following reasons:
Trenchless methods eliminate in-water construction and the associated impacts to water quality
and aquatic resources;
The dwarf wedgemussel is highly susceptible to siltation and water quality impacts, and
trenchless methods would eliminate direct mortality and disturbance as well as indirect impacts
from sedimentation moving downstream, which could result from an open cut crossing;
Trenchless methods eliminate trenching and permanent tree clearing on the rivers eastern
riparian corridor and its steep forested slopes; and
Trenchless methods eliminate construction, including permanent tree clearing, within the
rivers floodway.
Two trenchless methods were considered: conventional bore and horizontal directional drill (HDD). Both
methods have advantages and disadvantages, depending on site conditions. Conventional bore can only
be used over relatively short distances (generally 300 feet). HDD can be used over longer distances, but
has the potential risk of an inadvertent return of drilling fluid (i.e., a frac-out), which could have a
negative impact on the dwarf wedgemussel. Millennium carefully assessed crossing locations with the
goal of minimizing environmental impacts and the likelihood of an inadvertent return. Three route
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variations across the Neversink River have been assessed and are depicted in Figure 10B-2. A
comparative analysis of each route variation, including the Preferred Route, is included in Table 10A-2
[Note: Not provided in this draft] and further described below.
Route Variation 1 Parallel Existing Mainline (HDD)
Route Variation 1 consists of an HDD crossing of the Neversink River parallel and adjacent to
Millenniums existing mainline, which crosses roughly perpendicular to the axis of the river channel, as
depicted in Figure 10B-2. Although co-location, perpendicular river crossings, and shorter routes all
typically minimize environmental impacts, as quantified in Table 10A-2 [Note: Not provided in this
draft], this perpendicular crossing configuration would have a 375-foot elevation difference between the
HDD entry and exit points due to the significant difference in topography between the eastern and
western banks of the river. This elevation difference, representing a 16.5 percent slope over the 2,270foot length of the HDD, dramatically increases the potential for an inadvertent return of drilling fluid and
subsequent impacts to the Neversink Rivers water quality and dwarf wedgemussel population. For this
reason, Route Variation 1 was not selected as the preferred route.
Route Variation 2 Deviate Southwest from Mainline (Conventional Bore)
Rather than paralleling Millenniums existing mainline, Route Variation 2 would follow it for
approximately 0.2 mile before deviating to the southwest for 0.4 mile, following the southern property
boundary of proposed Pipeyard 1 and a horse farm. The route then turns southeast for 0.1 mile, crossing
the Neversink River, before turning northeast and extending 0.5 mile to the existing Millennium Pipeline.
The 0.1 mile span across the Neversink River in this location is not long enough to accommodate an
HDD; its length is constrained by the existing horse farm on the west side of the river and the steep ridge
and existing road on the east side. Because HDD was not technically feasible in this location, a
conventional bore was considered and is analyzed in Table 10A-2 [Note: Not provided in this draft].
Although feasible in this location, the conventional bore would require deep bore pits to get the pipeline
under the river, presenting a significant safety hazard during construction. Furthermore, this variation
would require open-cut trenching and tree clearing up the steep eastern slope of the river for a distance of
approximately 1,500 feet more than would be required for the Preferred Route. Reducing the length of
open-cut construction up the eastern slope of the river minimizes potential impacts on the river from
erosion and sedimentation during construction and minimizes area where successful revegetation would
be difficult. As a result, Route Variation 2 has not been incorporated into the preferred route.
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Preferred Route Deviate Northeast from Mainline (HDD)

Millennium developed the Preferred Route to minimize the hydraulic pressure in the borehole from
elevation differential and therefore minimize the likelihood of an HDD failure. To reduce the elevation
differential between the eastern and western banks of the Neversink River, this route approaches the river
at an angle, rather than taking a perpendicular approach. From the Huguenot M&R, the route follows the
existing Millennium mainline southeast for 0.2 mile and then bears northeast for 0.25 mile, where the
HDD drill will be set-up in an open field. The pipeline will be installed by HDD for 0.4 mile from
northeast to southwest, exiting in a forested area. The pipeline will then be constructed using traditional
open cut methods, looping southeast and then northeast for 0.2 mile to avoid a forested wetland system
and joining the existing Millennium mainline right-of-way approximately 0.1 mile southeast of the
Neversink River. The result is that the proposed Preferred Route assumes a zig zag pattern with a 48foot difference in elevation between the HDD entry and exit points, representing only a 2.2 percent slope
differential over the 2,170-foot-long HDD, as depicted in Figure 10B-2. The zig zag method of crossing
the stream was selected to meet the geometric requirements of the HDD while allowing for the desired
geotechnical requirements under the river.
A comparative analysis of the Preferred Route to Route Variations 1 and 2 is provided in Table 10A-2
[Note: Not provided in this draft]. Although the Preferred Route is 3,200 feet longer than Route Variation
1, with more land disturbance and overland environmental impacts, it is the only route that can be
installed by HDD without running a significant risk of a drill failure that would release drilling mud into
the Neversink River. Compared to Route Variation 2, the Preferred Route is 555 feet shorter and would
require less tree clearing and open cut trenching within the steep eastern slope of the Neversink River.
Subject to the results of detailed geophysical studies being conducted on this route, Millennium believes
that the Preferred Route maximizes the likelihood of a successful crossing of the Neversink River while
minimizing potential environmental impacts.
10.6
ABOVEGROUND FACILITY ALTERNATIVES
10.6.1 New Compressor Station Site Alternatives

10.6.1.1
Compressor Station Site Selection Criteria
Millenniums site selection goal was the identification of a compressor station site that represents a
minimal and acceptable level of environmental impact coupled with the ultimate attainment of the Project
goals.
To accomplish these goals, Millennium employed the following analytical framework:
identification of technical requirements;
development of siting criteria; and
evaluation of site alternatives.
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Aerial photography, topographic relief maps, National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps, U.S. Geological
Survey quadrangle maps, property maps and field reconnaissance were used by Millennium to evaluate
compressor station site alternatives. Engineering, environmental and survey personnel were involved in
the initial field reconnaissance performed in the fall of 2015. Millenniums intent was to identify the
most environmentally sound, technically efficient and cost-effective Project site.
The criteria used in selecting the compressor station site included:
environmental issues and impacts;
potential impact on sensitive resources;
site topography and geotechnical factors;
access and power availability;
minimization of forest fragmentation;
land use issues;
land availability and landowner acceptance;
proximity to residential/congested areas;
visual/aesthetic issues;
engineering/construction issues;
proximity to existing mainline;
operation and maintenance considerations;
potential noise impacts;
supporting infrastructure; and
overall cost-effectiveness.
In addition, hydraulic modeling results for optimum efficiency dictate that the compressor station be
located within approximately 0.25 mile of Millenniums existing mainline and between approximate
milepost 134 to 136, which led to the identification of the two (2) sites described below.
10.6.1.2
Highland Compressor Station Site Evaluations
Based on the criteria described above in Section 10.6.1.1, Millennium identified two (2) sites (the
Preferred Site and Alternate Site A) within the Town of Highland, New York for the proposed new
compressor station. Table 10A-3 demonstrates the criteria used to analyze and compare the
environmental characteristics of the two (2) sites considered for the proposed Highland CS. The
alternative sites are depicted on Figure 10B-3. In addition to these two sites, Millennium considered
system alternatives to a new Highland CS, including the addition of compression at existing facilities;
these alternatives are discussed in Section 10.4.4.
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Preferred Compressor Station Site

The proposed compressor station site (Preferred Site) is located adjacent to Route 12/55 in Highland, New
York and features the following advantages:
The existing Millennium pipeline runs along the northeast property boundary. This will minimize
impacts by reducing the amount of piping required to connect the compressor station to the
existing mainline facilities.
The Preferred Site is surrounded by forested land, thereby minimizing visual and noise impacts
on surrounding residential areas.
The Preferred Site is on a property with sufficient acreage (81 acres) to allow the compressor
station to be sited approximately 0.5 mile from residential homes.
Electrical services are available on Route 12/55.
Alternate Site A
This site is located approximately 600 feet northwest of the Preferred Site. This site is not being proposed
for the following reasons:
proximity to Halfway Brook and its associated wetland system;
adjacent residential properties; and
The proximity to state regulated wetlands to the site
The proximity of noise sensitive areas compared to the selected site.
10.6.2 Aboveground Facility Station Modifications

The location of the proposed Hancock Compressor Station, Huguenot M&R Station, Westtown M&R
Station, and Ramapo M&R Station modifications allows Millennium to utilize existing sites that have all
of the following benefits:
Each existing station was previously disturbed through prior industrial land use.
Millennium has existing facilities at each station, thereby minimizing the land disturbance
footprint needed to construct all new facilities.
Millennium will utilize existing access roads associated with the existing stations.
The site of the station sites and presence of Millenniums pipeline system has allowed
Millennium to design the modifications outside of federal and state wetland areas and
waterbodies.
There have been no sensitive cultural resources identified within the existing stations.
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[Summary of noise impacts to be provided in future draft when noise analysis in Resource Report
9 is complete]
Accordingly, Millennium did not examine alternative sites for the proposed compressor station and meter
station modifications as that would require the construction of additional stations which would
significantly increase the environmental and stakeholder impacts associated with the Project.
10.7
PIPE / CONTRACTOR YARDS AND STAGING AREAS
Millennium has identified three pipe/contractor yards and four staging areas to be used during
construction of the Project. Pipe/Contractor Yard 1 is located approximately 0.11 mile south of MP 0.0
along Route 209 on 8.7 acres of open land that has been previously disturbed. Pipe / Contractor Yard 2
and 3 are located at approximate MP 7.5 on land that Millennium will be purchasing for use as a pipe /
contractor yard for the Valley Lateral Project. Staging Areas 2 and 3 are located at approximate MP 7.7
adjacent to the Westtown M&R. The fourth staging area is located near MP 2.8, and has been used as a
staging / pipe yard in the past. These staging areas consist of a mix of open land, agricultural land, and
commercial / industrial land.
Based on Millenniums assessment of environmental resources at each site, no significant environmental
impacts were identified on the sites that would necessitate the development of an alternative site location.
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APPENDIX 10A
Supplemental Tables
TABLE 10A-1 Comparison of System Alternatives for the Eastern System Upgrade Loop and
Compression Alternatives ............................................................................................................ 10A-1
TABLE 10A-2 Comparison of the Preferred Route (Huguenot Loop) with Route Variations ............ 10A-2
TABLE 10A-3 Alternative Site Analysis for New Compressor Station............................................... 10A-3
10A-i
TABLE 10A-1
Comparison of System Alternatives for the Eastern System Upgrade
Loop and Compression Alternatives
Construction Requirements
Acres
Huguenot Loop
with Added
Compression at
Hancock CS,
Minisink CS, and
Wagoner
Interconnect
[TBD]
Operation Requirements
Residential Structures within 50
feet of the Construction
Workspace
Commercial/Industrial Structures
within 50 feet of the Construction
Workspace
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
EPA facilities within 200 feet
Number
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
Public Lands within 0.25 mile
Number / Miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
Federal Lands within 0.25 mile
Number / Miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
State Lands within 0.25 mile
Number / Miles
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Environmental Factor
NYSDEC Wetlands Impacted

Forested Wetlands Impacted
(NWI)
Forest Land Impacted
Agricultural Land Impacted
Waterbodies Impacted
Major (>100 feet) Impacted
Depth to Bedrock less than 5 feet
Aquifer Protection Areas Impacted

FEMA Floodplain Impacted
Unit of
Measurement
Number / Acres
(Cons./Oper.)
Number / Acres
(Cons./Oper.)
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Number
10A-1
Huguenot Loop
with Added
Compression at
Hancock CS and
new Highland CS
(Preferred)
[TBD]
TABLE 10A-2
Comparison of the Neversink River Crossing Route Variations
Pipeline Length
Unit of
Measurement
Miles
Operation Corridor
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Construction Corridor
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Length of Adjacent ROW
Miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Active Railroads Crossed
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Roads Crossed
Residential Structures within 50 feet of the
Construction ROW
Commercial/Industrial Structures within 50
feet of the Construction ROW
Steep Slopes (>30 %) Crossed by Open
Cut Trenching
NYSDEC Wetlands Crossed
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Feet
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Number / Feet
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Forested Wetlands Crossed (NWI)
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Waterbodies Crossed
Number
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Acres (Const. /
Oper.)
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Major (>100 feet) Waterbodies Crossed
Number
Neversink River Crossing Method
Type
HDD
Risk of Inadvertent Return

Workspace Parallel to Waterbodies (within
50 feet)
Depth to Bedrock less than 5 feet
Low/Medium/High
[TBD]
1
Conventional
Bore
N/A
[TBD]
Feet
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
EPA facilities within 200 feet
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Public Lands Crossed
Number / Miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Federal Lands Crossed
Number / Miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
State Lands Crossed
Number / Miles
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Forested Wetlands Impacted (NWI)

Forest Land Impacted
Agricultural Land Impacted
10A-2
Route
Variation 1
[TBD]
Route
Variation 2
[TBD]
Preferred
Route
[TBD]
HDD
TABLE 10A-3
Alternative Site Analysis for New Compressor Station
Acres
Preferred
Site
[TBD]
Alternate Site
A
[TBD]
Access Road Length
Feet
[TBD]
[TBD]
Land Required for Construction
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
Land Required for Operation
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
Directly Affected Landowners
Number
[TBD]
[TBD]
Public Water Wells
Number within 150 feet of work area
[TBD]
[TBD]
Public Water Supplies
Number within 400 feet of Work Area
[TBD]
[TBD]
Local Aquifer Protection Zone
Present / Absent
[TBD]
[TBD]
Wetland Impact Acres (NWI)
Acres (construction / operation)
[TBD]
[TBD]
NYSDEC Wetlands Affected
[TBD]
[TBD]
FEMA Floodplain affected
[TBD]
[TBD]
Rare Species Habitat
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD]
Cultural Resources
Present / Absent
Potential Number of T&E species
present
Number of sites potentially affected
[TBD]
[TBD]
Forest land affected
[TBD]
[TBD]
Predominant Land Cover
Type
Forested
Forested
Prime Farmland Soils

Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Soils)
Noise Sensitive Areas
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
Acres
[TBD]
[TBD]
Closest (in feet)
[TBD]
[TBD]
Visual/noise screening
Present / Absent
Present
Absent
Constructability Issues
N/A
[TBD]
[TBD]
Unit of Measurement
Total Area of Site
Threatened and Endangered Species
10A-3
APPENDIX 10B
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FIGURE 10B-1
FIGURE 10B-2
FIGURE 10B-3
Eastern System Upgrade System Alternatives Loop and Compression

Alternatives
Route Variations for the Eastern System Upgrade
Alternative Sites for the New Compressor Station
10B-i
Delaware County
Hancock CS
Expansion Site
Hancock CS
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Figure 10B-1
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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Sullivan County
Town of Tusten
Highland CS
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Figure 10B-1
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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Orange County
Town of Deerpark
Wagoner
Interconnect
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Miles
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Figure 10B-1
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Augusta, ME 04330
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Figure 10B-1
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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
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Figure 10B-1
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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330

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Figure 10B-1
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14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Town of Ramapo
Rockland County
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Ramapo M&R
Ramapo
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US Topo 7.5 Minute Quadrangle

NHD Stream
NHD Waterbody
NWI Wetland

Route Variations
Created:
2/17/2016
Figure 10B-2
14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330

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Town of Tusten
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NYDEC Wetland
NWI Wetland

Alternative Sites for the
New Compressor Station
Created:
2/17/2016
Figure 10B-3
14 Gabriel Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
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One Blue Hill Plaza, 7th Floor

February 19, 2016

Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Docket No. PF16-3-000

Dear Ms. Bose:

18 C.F.R. 157.21(f)(5) (2015).

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FERC Docket No. PF16-3-000

Resource Reports 1 and 10

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EASTERN SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT

FERC Docket No. PF16-3-000

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Resource Report 1 General Project Description

Eastern System Upgrade Project

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Eastern System Upgrade Project

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Eastern System Upgrade Project General Location Map................................................. 1-3

Project Compliance and Mitigation Plans

Maps and Figures

Public Participation Plan

Resource Report 1 General Project Description

Eastern System Upgrade Project

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VOLUME III PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

List of Affected Landowners

VOLUME IV CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION

Aboveground Facility Plot Plans [Note: Not included in this draft]

Resource Report 1 General Project Description

Eastern System Upgrade Project

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RESOURCE REPORT 1GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provide a detailed description and location map of the project facilities (

Resource Report 1 General Project Description

Sections 1.1, 1.3

Appendix 1F, Volume

Eastern System Upgrade Project

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RESOURCE REPORT 1GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Section 1.10 and

Provide detailed typical construction right-of-way cross-section diagrams for each

Resource Report 1 General Project Description

Eastern System Upgrade Project

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RESOURCE REPORT 1GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provide an electronic copy of the landowner list directly to the FERC

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Eastern System Upgrade Project

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC

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Corning Compressor Station

Hancock Compressor Station

Minisink Compressor Station

PURPOSE AND NEED