Sec.16-50j-59. Information required

In addition to conforming to Section 16-50l of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section 16-50l-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for the construction of a new energy facility, or a modification of an existing energy facility, as defined in Section 16-50i(a)(1) to (4), inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) A description of the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment, including, but not limited to, heights of facility components, special design features, and access roads;

(2) A statement of the need for the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment with as much specific information as is practicable to demonstrate the need;

(3) A statement of the benefits expected from the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment with as much specific information as is practicable;

(4) (A) The most recent U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle map (scale 1 inch = 2000 feet) marked to show the approximate site of the facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment and any significant changes within a one mile radius of the site; and

(B) a map (scale 1 inch = 200 feet or less) of the lot or tract on which the facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment is proposed to be located showing the acreage and dimensions of such site, the name and location of adjoining public roads or the nearest public road, and the names of abutting owners and the portions of their lands abutting the site;

(5) (A) Plan and elevation drawings showing the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment, the components and all structures on the site; and

(B) where relevant, a terrain profile showing the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment;

(6) A description of the site, including the zoning classification of the site and surrounding areas;

(7) A description of the land uses of the site and surrounding areas;

(8) A description of the scenic, natural, historic, and recreational characteristics of the proposed site and surrounding area;

(9) A statement in narrative form of the environmental effects of the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment;

(10) A statement containing justification for the site selected including a description of siting criteria and the narrowing process by which other possible sites were considered and eliminated;

(11) A statement of the estimated cost for site acquisition and construction of the facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment;

(12) A schedule showing the proposed program of site acquisition, construction, completion, and operation;

(13) The names and mail addresses of the owner of the site and all abutting owners;

(14) A listing of any federal, state, regional, district, and municipal agencies with which reviews were conducted concerning the facility or modification of an existing facility, including a copy of any state and municipal agency position or decision with respect to the facility or modification of an existing facility;

(15) Where relevant, a list of all energy facilities and associated equipment within a 5-mile radius of the proposed facility or modification of an existing facility which are owned or operated by a public service company or the state;

(16) A description of technological alternatives and a statement containing justification for the proposed facility;

(17) A description of alternate sites, if applicable, for the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment with the following information:

(A) a U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle map (scale 1 inch = 2000 feet) marked to show the location of alternate sites;

(B) a map (scale 1 inch = 200 feet or less) of the lots or tracts of the alternate sites for the proposed facility and associated equipment, or modification of an existing facility and associated equipment showing the acreage and dimensions of such site, the name and location of adjoining public roads or the nearest public road, and the names of abutting owners and the portions of their land abutting the alternate site; and

(C) such additional information as would be necessary or useful to compare the costs and environmental impacts of the alternate sites with those of the proposed site;

(18) A statement describing hazards to human health, if any, with such supporting data or references to authoritative sources of information as will be helpful to the understanding of all aspects of the issue, including electric and magnetic field levels at the property boundaries of the proposed site and compliance with the Council's Best Management Practices for Electric and Magnetic Fields; and

(19) Additional information as may be requested by the Council.

(Effective September 7, 2012)