N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 §§ 1100-2.21

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 1100-2.21 - Exhibit 20: Effect on Communications

Exhibit 20 shall contain:

(a) A detailed description of the proposed telecommunications interconnection, including all interconnecting facilities, line route, design details, size, functions, and operating characteristics.

(b) For wind facilities, an identification of all existing broadcast communication sources within a two (2)-mile radius of the facility and the electric interconnection between the facility and the point of interconnection, unless otherwise noted, including:

(1) AM radio;

(2) FM radio;

(3) Television;

(4) Telephone;

(5) Microwave transmission (all affected sources, not limited to a two-mile radius);

(6) Emergency services;

(7) Municipal/school district services;

(8) Public utility services;

(9) Doppler/weather radar (all affected sources, not limited to a two (2)-mile radius);

(10) Air traffic control (all affected sources, not limited to a two (2)-mile radius);

(11) Armed forces (all affected sources, not limited to a two (2)-mile radius);

(12) Global Positioning Systems (GPS); and

(13) Amateur radio licenses registered to users.

(c) For solar and wind facilities, an identification of all existing underground cable and fiber optic major transmission telecommunication lines within a one (1)-mile radius of the facility and the electric interconnection between the facility and the point of interconnection.

(d) A statement describing the anticipated effects of the facility and the electric interconnection between the facility and the point of interconnection on the communications systems required to be identified pursuant to subdivisions (b) and/or (c) of this section, including the potential for:

(1) Facility structures to interfere with broadcast patterns by re-radiating the broadcasts in other directions;

(2) Structures to block necessary lines-of-sight;

(3) Physical disturbance by construction activities;

(4) Adverse impacts to co-located lines due to unintended bonding; and

(5) Any other potential for interference.

(e) An analysis demonstrating that there will be sufficient capacity to support the requirements of the facility.

(f) An evaluation of the design configuration of the facility and electric interconnection between the facility and the point of interconnection demonstrating that there shall be no adverse effects on the communications systems required to be identified pursuant to subdivisions (b) and/or (c) of this section.

(g) A description of post-construction activities that shall be undertaken to identify and mitigate any adverse effects on the communications systems required to be identified pursuant to subdivisions (b) and/or (c) of this section that occur despite the design configuration of the proposed facility and electric interconnection between the facility and the point of interconnection.

(h) A description of the status of negotiations, or a copy of agreements that have been executed, with companies or individuals for providing the communications interconnection including any restrictions or conditions of approval placed on the facility imposed by the provider, and a description of how the interconnection and any necessary system upgrades will be installed, owned, maintained and funded.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 §§ 1100-2.21

Transferred from 900-2.21 New York State Register July 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Issue 29, eff. 6/26/2024