1. Case Study Milford Wind Corridor Project Presenter: Lucas Lucero, Washington Office Project Manager Phone: 702-515-5059 Email: Lucas_Lucero@blm.gov

2.  Review Project Background & Maps  Overview of Project Timeline  Construction Pictures  Lessons Learned – Tools for success  Closing Suggestions

3.  Proponent - First Wind, LLC  BLM Field Offices – Cedar City and Fillmore  Wind farm 300 MW on BLM, state and private lands in southwest UT (40 square miles)  159 turbines (40 on BLM) – Clipper model C99 2.5 MW and GE model XLE 1.5 MW  Operation/Maintenance facility, substation, buried 34.5kV electrical system, MET towers, access roads  90-mile 345kV transmission line (steel H- frame structures) and access roads

6.  Wind development application filed October 2006  Project kickoff meeting February 2007  EA scoping September/October 2007  EA and Draft FONSI released September 2008  FONSI and DR signed October 2008  ROW grant and Notice to Proceed October 2008 ◦ separate EA prepared for geotechnical studies  Construction start November 2008  Phase 1 to be complete late 2009  Phase 2 begin late 2009 and complete early 2010

12.  ID team on board early (clear roles/responsibilities) and cost reimbursement agreement and funds in place  Solid project plan and supporting documents  Early review of issues (avoid/mitigate effects to sensitive resources; use utility corridors)  Select experienced NEPA contractor  Tier to Wind Energy Development PEIS (don’t assume an EIS is a must; incorporate BMPs)  Applicant build flexibility into design (extra turbine locations, multiple transmission line routes) Avoid “narrow” surveys and NEPA scope  POD – multiple reviews/help applicant; coordinate with agencies; build in flexibility; capture modifications

13.  Must have commitment from managers to make staff available and make projects high priority  Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and don’t wait for “perfect” information before moving forward  Talk with experienced BLM staff  Review applications and coordinate with DOD per protocol  Get training ◦ Managing Major ROWs ◦ Electric Systems Short Course ◦ Project Management for Planners  Use tools on Washington Office ROW website  Document lessons learned and educate peers and managers  Work together (common goal), develop project plans (lay foundation for success), ask questions, and TAKE ACTION!