Orono Substation Expansion - Enviromental Assessment (1)

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I I 4.2.2 Local Governments During construction,the Permitee shall minimize any disruption to public services or I public utilities. To the extent disruptions to public services occur,these would be temporary and the Permitee will work to restore service promptly. Where any impacts to utilities have the potential to occur,Permitee will work with both landowners and local agencies to determine the most appropriate pole placement. The Permittee shall cooperate with county and city road authorities to develop I appropriate signage and traffic management during construction. 4.2.3 Cleanup All waste and scrap that is the product of construc ' sh 1 be removed from the area and properly disposed of upon completion of each tas ona itter, including bottles, I cans, and paper from construction activities shall be o on a daily basis. 4.2.4 Noise _ I Construction and routine maintenan..ct '` ies w 1 be limited to daytime working hours, as defined in Minn. R. 7030.0201, e -t' e nighttime noise level standards will not be exceeded. 4.2.5 Vegetation Removal in the Right-of-Way The Permittee shall minimize the number of tis to be remo ed in selecting the right-of- , way specifically preserving to the maximu o extent practicable windbreaks, shelterbelts, living snow fences and areas such as,trail cr "ng the Lake Country Scenic By- Way,where.vegetative: creening may %f i t etic impacts,to the extent that such I actions do not violate sound engi g rrnciples or system reliability criteria. As part of,construction, low gr ing b 41 or tree species are allowable within and at the I outer limitsVie easement area ree species that endanger the safe and reliable operation of the transmission facility need to be removed. To the extent practical, low growing vegetation that will not pose a threat to the transmission facility or impede I construction should remain in the easement area. 4.2.6 Aesthetics I The Permittee will consider input pertaining to visual impacts from landowners or land management agencies prior to final location of structures,rights-of-way, and other areas with the potential for visual disturbance. Care will be used to preserve the natural landscape and prevent any unnecessary destruction of the natural surroundings in the vicinity of the project during construction and maintenance. I I November 2010 Page 110 I I