QUESTIONS

 

Why do we need to double the power?

 

Who are the biggest proponents - who will benefit and who will be hurt?

 

What permits are required at all levels for the project to go forward?

 

What issues are considered by the people who approve/disapprove the permits?

 

What are the names and contact information of the people who approve the permits – at all levels?

 

What percent of the current power is used for local use as distinct from the pumping plants at Grand Lake, Willow Creek and Windy Gap?

What percent of proposed power is projected for local use as distinct from the pumping plants at Lake Granby, Willow Creek and Windy Gap?

 

What would be the exact location for the placement of the 105’ towers with 8 transmission lines? How much current will flow through initially and in 40 years?

 

How are you addressing the noise issue and EMF radiation?

 

What criteria are you using to assess the visual impact?

 

How will you control the greater risk of fire with the increased power going through the larger transmission lines with a ROW of 100’ – lightening and sparks igniting the corridor (doubled in size) of grass under the lines?

 

How are you addressing access to areas that are wooded with no roads?

 

In terms of access to the area and right of way, what is the impact to the public?

 

What are your plans for how to handle the intrusion of construction (roads and equipment) to areas that are pristine?

 

How are you addressing the impact on deer, elk, moose and other wildlife during fawning and calving both during and after construction?

What are your considerations for the impact on cattle, horses, alpacas and lamas?

 

How are you addressing the issues of birds and airplanes flying into towers and wires?