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Bureau of Resource Protection - Waterways Regulation Program x272278
Chapter 91 Waterways License Application -310 CMR 9.00 Transmittal No.
Water-Dependent,Nonwater-Dependent,Amendment
H. Municipal Planning Board Notification
Notice to New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid
Applicant: Name of Applicant
Section H should March Street Court North River Salem
be completed and Project street address - Waterway Cityfrown
submitted along
with the original Description of use or change in use:
application material.
The project is limited to the replacement of an existing dead-end H-Frame transmission tower,
replacement of tower-mounted equipment and the minor relocation of overhead conductors between
12 and 25 feet seaward to accommodate the replacement of the transmission tower.
To be completed by municipal clerk or appropriate municipal official:
"I hereby certify that the project described above and more fully detailed in the applicant's waterways
license application and plans have been submitted by the applicant to the municipal planning board."
Printed Name of Municipal Official \ ' Date
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Signature of Municipal Official Title City/Town
Note: Any comments, including but not limited to written comments, by the general public, applicant,
municipality, and/or an interested party submitted after the close of the public comment period
pertaining to this Application shall not be considered, and shall not constitute a basis for standing in
any further appeal pursuant to 310 CMR 9.13(4) and/or 310 CMR 9.17.
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93 Washington Street
Salem City Hall
Salem, MA 01971
Re: Electric Transmission Line Maintenance/ March Court
M191 Switch and Structure Replacement
Dear Mr. Devine,
I am writing on behalf of New England Power Company(d/b/a National Grid) as part of our efforts to
obtain a Chapter 91 Waterways License for the planned replacement of existing electric transmission
components in the vicinity of March Court in Salem.The proponent is required to obtain a Chapter 91
License for the planned work because the project includes replacement conductors over the edges of the
North River. We are providing you a copy of the completed license application as an attachment herein.
As you are aware, the Chapter 91 License Application requires proof that a copy of the application has
been provided to the City of Salem Planning Board or appropriate planning official.
If you could kindly sign and return the attached MassDEP Planning Board Notification Form at your
earliest convenience, I would appreciate it. A scan sent by return email to DPadien@vhb.com would
suffice.
Thank you for your assistance. Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.
Daniel Padien
Senior Environmental Scientist
99 High Street
10th Floor
Engineers I Scientists I Planners I Designers Boston,Massachusetts 02110
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Table of Contents
Chapter 91 Waterways License Application
' DEP Fee Transmittal
DEP WW 1B Waterways License Application
License Plans
' Application Figures
Figure 1 —USGS Site Location Map
' Figure 2—Aerial/Historic Licenses
Figure 3—Historic Shoreline
Figure 4—Flood Insurance Rate Map, Firmette
' Attachment C -Project Narrative...............................................................................1
' Introduction ..................................................................................................A-1
SiteDescription............................................................................................A-2
Licensing and Cartographic History.............................................................A-2
WorkDescription..........................................................................................A-3
TidelandsImpacts........................................................................................A-4
Water-Dependency......................................................................................A-5
Regulatory Compliance................................................................................A-5
' 310 CMR 9.31 Basic License Requirements ........................................A-5
310 CMR 9.32 Categorical Restrictions on Fill and Structures.............A-9
310 CMR 9.33 Environmental Protection Standards............................A-9
310 CMR 9.35 Standards to Preserve Water-Related Public Rights..A-10
310 CMR 9.37 Engineering and Construction Standards...................A-13
Summary....................................................................................................A-14
Attachment B-Prior Waterways Licenses.........................................................A-15
Attachment C—Salem Conservation Commission Correspondence.............A-17
' Contents
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Chapter 91 License Application
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➢ Fee Transmittal Form
➢ Copy of Filing Fee Check
' ➢ DEP Form WW 1B Waterways License Application
➢ License Plans
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Check Date: 10/6/2016
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts TOTAL $330.00 $330.00
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' Enter your transmittal number X272278
Transmittal Number
Your unique Transmittal Number can be accessed online:httl2://mass.aov/dep/service/online/trasmfrm shtml.
' Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Transmittal Form for Permit Application and PaymenY;`1 9
' 1. Please type or A. Permit Information
print.A separate
Transmittal Form BRB WW 1b Waterways License-Water Depend net
must be completed 1.Permit Code:7 or 8 character code from permit Instructions 2.Name of Permit Category
for each permit Transmission of electricity.
application.
3.Type of Project or Activity
2. Make your
check payable to B. Applicant Information-Firm or Individual
the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts New England Power Conpany d/b/a National Grid
and mail it with a 1.Name of Firm-Or,if party needing this approval is an Individual enter name below.
copy of this form to:
DEP,P.O.Box
4062,Boston,MA 2,Last Name of Individual 3.First Name of Individual
02211. 40 Sylvan Road
5.Street Address
3. Three copies of Waltham MA 02451 781-423-3070 NA
this form needed. will be 8 Clty/Tovm 7.State 8.Zip Code 9.Telephone#' 10.Ext:#Robert Robert.Reis@nationalgrid.com
Copy 1-the 11.Contact Person
original must 12.e-mail address(optional)
accompany your
' permit application. C. Facility, Site or Individual Requiring Approval
Copy 2 must
accompany your New England Power M191 Switch and Transmission Infrastructure
fee payment. 1.Name of Facility,Site Or Individual
Copy 3 should be March Street Court
' retained for your 2.Street Address
records Salem _ MA 01970 NA NA
4. Both fee-paying - 3.City/rown 4.State 5.Zip Code 6.Telephone# 7.Ext.#
and exempt NA NA NA
applicants must 8.DEP Facility Number(f Known) 9.Federal I.D.Number(f Known) 10.BWSC Tracking#(if Known)
mail a copy of this
transmittal form to: D. Application Prepared by (if different from Section B)*
MassDEP VHB Inc.
P.O.Box 4062
Boston,MA 1.Name of Firm Or IMMdual
02211 99 High Street
2.Address
Boston MA 02110 617-607-2985 NA
Note: 3.Cityrrown 4.State 5.Zip Code 6.Tele hone# 7.Ext.#
nter the
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DPadien@vhb.com 9.LSP Number(BWSC Permits only)
E. Permit- Project Coordination
1. Is this project subject to MEPA review? ❑yes ®no
1 If yes,enter the project's EOEA file number-assigned when an
Environmental Notification Form is submitted to the MEPA unit: NA
EOFA File Number
F.Amount Due
' DEP use only Special Provisions:
1. ❑Fee Exempt(city,town or municipal housing authodly)(state agency if fee Is$100 or less).
Permit No: There are no fee exemptions for BWSC permils,regardless of applicant status.
' 2. ❑Hardship Request-payment extensions according to 310 CMR 4.04(3)(c).
Recd Date: 3. ❑Alternative Schedule Project(according to 310 CMR 4.05 and 4.10).
4. ❑Homeowner(according l0 310 CMR 4.02).
Reviewer. ����� 330.00 1O\
Check Number Dollar Amount Dale
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Important:When
filling out forms A. Application Information (Check one)
on the computer,
use only the tab NOTE: For Chapter 91 Simplified License application form and information see the Self Licensing
key to move your Package for BRP W W06.
cursor-do not
use the return Name(Complete Application Sections) Check One Fee Application#
key.
WATER-DEPENDENT-
General (A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $215.00 BRP WW01a
' ® Other $330.00 BRP WW01b
For assistance ❑ Extended Term $3,350.00 BRP WW01c
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application,please Amendment(A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $100.00 BRP WW03a
see the —
"Instructions".
❑ Other $125.00 BRP WW03b
' NONWATER-DEPENDENT-
' Full (A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $665.00 BRP WWI 5a
❑ Other $2,005.00 BRP WW15b
❑ Extended Term $3,350.00 BRP WWI 5c
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Partial (A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $665.00 BRP WW14a
❑ Other $2,005.00 BRP WW14b
❑ Extended Term $3,350.00 BRP WW14c
' Municipal Harbor Plan (A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $665.00 BRP WW16a
' ❑ Other $2,005.00 BRP WW16b
❑ Extended Term $3,350.00 BRP WW16c
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Joint MEPA/EIR(A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $665.00 BRP WW17a
❑ Other $2,005.00 BRP WW17b
❑ Extended Term $3,350.00 BRP WW17c
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Amendment(A-H) ❑ Residential with <4 units $530.00 BRP WW03c
❑ Other $1,000.00 BRP WW03d
❑ Extended Term $1,335.00 BRP WW03e
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B. Applicant Information Proposed Project/Use Information '
1. Applicant: '
New England Power Co. d/b/a National Grid Robert.Reis@nationalgrid.com
Name E-mail Address
40 Sylvan Road '
Mailing Address
Note:Please refer Waltham MA 02451
to the"Instructions"
' City/Town State Zip Code
781.907.1000 315-460-9149
Telephone Number Fax Number
2. Authorized Agent(if any):
Daniel Padien DPadien@vhb.com ,
Name E-mail Address
99 High Street
Mailing Address '
Boston MA 02110
City/Town State Zip Code
617.607.2985 617.728.7782 '
Telephone Number Fax Number
C. Proposed Project/Use Information
1. Property Information (all information must be provided): ,
New England Power Company
Owner Name(if different from applicant) '
37-0017-0 42d 32m 5.06s 70d 53m 23.21s
Tax Assessor's Map and Parcel Numbers Latitude Longitude
Rear March Court Street, Salem MA 01970
Street Address and City/Town State Zip Code '
2. Registered Land ❑Yes ® No
3. Name of the water body where the project site is located: ,
North River, Salem, MA
4. Description of the water body in which the project site is located (check all that apply): '
Type Nature Designation
❑ Nontidal river/stream ❑ Natural ❑Area of Critical Environmental Concern ,
® Flowed tidelands ❑ Enlarged/dammed ❑ Designated Port Area ,
® Filled tidelands ❑ Uncertain ❑ Ocean Sanctuary
❑ Great Pond ❑ Uncertain
❑ Uncertain
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C. Proposed Project/Use Information (cont.)
Select use(s)from
' Project Type Table 5. Proposed Use/Activity description
on pg.2 of the
"Instructions" Transmission of electricity.
6. What is the estimated total cost of proposed work(including materials & labor)?
$TBD
7. List the name&complete mailing address of each abutter(attach additional sheets, if necessary). An
abutter is defined as the owner of land that shares a common boundary with the project site, as well
as the owner of land that lies within 50' across a waterbody from the project.
MBTA MBTA, P.O. Box 845142, Boston, MA 02284-5142
' (Parcel 36-0182) Address
17 March Street Realty Trust 17 March Street Court, Salem, MA 01970
(Parcel 37-1106) Address
' Name Address
' D. Project Plans
1. I have attached plans for my project in accordance with the instructions contained in (check one):
® Appendix A(License plan) ❑ Appendix B (Permit plan)
2. Other State and Local Approvals/Certifications
❑401 Water Quality Certificate NA
Date of Issuance
❑Wetlands NA
File Number
❑ Jurisdictional Determination JD-
File Number
❑ MEPA NA
File Number
❑ EOEA Secretary Certificate NA
Date
❑ 21 E Waste Site Cleanup NA
RTN Number
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E. Certification
All applicants,properly owners and authorized agents must sign this page.All future application
correspondence may be signed by the authorized agent alone.
"I hereby make application for a permit or license to authorize the activities I have described herein. Upon '
my signature,I agree to allow the duly authorized representatives of the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program to enter upon the
premises of the project site at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection." ;
"I hereby certify that the information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of my
knowled
A icanls signature Date
Property Owner's signature(if different than applicant) Dale
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F. Waterways Dredging Addendum — NOT APPLICABLE
1. Provide a description of the dredging project
❑ Maintenance Dredging (include last dredge date&permit no.) ❑ Improvement Dredging
Purpose of Dredging
2. What is the volume (cubic yards) of material to be dredged?
3. What method will be used to dredge?
❑ Hydraulic ❑ Mechanical ❑ Other
' 4. Describe disposal method and provide disposal location (include separate disposal site location map)
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5. Provide copy of grain size analysis. If grain size is compatible for beach nourishment purposes, the
' Department recommends that the dredged material be used as beach nourishment for public
beaches. Note: In the event beach nourishment is proposed for private property, pursuant to 310
CMR 9.40(4)(a)1, public access easements below the existing high water mark shall be secured by
applicant and submitted to the Department.
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G. Municipal Zoning Certificate
New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid
Name of Applicant '
March Street Court North River Salem
Project street address Waterway City(rown
Description of use or change in use:
The project is limited to the replacement of an existing dead-end H-Frame transmission tower,
replacement of tower-mounted equipment and the minor relocation of overhead conductors between
12 and 25 feet seaward to accommodate the replacement of the transmission tower. '
To be completed by municipal clerk or appropriate municipal official: '
"I hereby certify that the project described above and more fully detailed in the applicant's waterways '
license application and plans is not in violation of local zoning ordinances and bylaws."
Printed Name of Municipal Official Date '
Salem ,
Signature of Municipal Official Title city/Tom
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' H. Municipal Planning Board Notification
Notice to New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid
' Applicant: Name of Applicant
Section H should March Street Court North River Salem
be completed and Project street address Waterway Cityfl own
submitted along
' with the original Description of use or change in use:
application material.
The project is limited to the replacement of an existing dead-end H-Frame transmission tower,
replacement of tower-mounted equipment and the minor relocation of overhead conductors between
' 12 and 25 feet seaward to accommodate the replacement of the transmission tower.
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' To be completed by municipal clerk or appropriate municipal official:
"I hereby certify that the project described above and more fully detailed in the applicant's waterways
license application and plans have been submitted by the applicant to the municipal planning board."
' Printed Name of Municipal Official Date
Salem
Signature of Municipal Official Title Cityrrown
Note: Any comments, including but not limited to written comments, by the general public, applicant,
municipality, and/or an interested party submitted after the close of the public comment period
pertaining to this Application shall not be considered, and shall not constitute a basis for standing in
any further appeal pursuant to 310 CMR 9.13(4)and/or 310 CMR 9.17.
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Appendix A: License Plan Checklist '
General View
® PE or RLS, as deemed appropriate by the Department, stamped and signed, in ink, each sheet '
within 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch border
® Format and dimensions conform to"Sample Plan"(attached)
® Minimum letter size is 1/8 of an inch if freehand lettering, 1/10 of an inch if letter guides are used ,
® Sheet number with total number in set on each sheet
® Title sheet contains the following in lower left: Plans accompanying Petition of[Applicant's name,
structures and/or fill or change in use, waterway and municipality]
® North arrow
® Scale is suitable to clearly show proposed structures and enough of shoreline, existing structures
and roadways to define its exact location
® Scale is stated & shown by graphic bar,scale on each sheet
® Initial plans may be printed on bond; final plans due before License issuance must be on 3mil '
Mylar.
Structures and Fill '
® All Structures and Fill shown in full BLACK lines, clearly labeling which portions are existing,
which are Proposed and indicating Existing Waterways Licenses
® Cross Section Views show MHW*and MLW*and structure finish elevations '
❑ Dredge or Fill, actual cubic yardage must be stated and typical cross sections shown -NA
® All Structures and Fill shown in full BLACK lines, clearly labeling which portions are existing, '
which are Proposed and indicating Existing Waterways Licenses
® Cross Section Views show MHW*and MLW*and structure finish elevations t
❑ Dredge or Fill, actual cubic yardage must be stated and typical cross sections shown- NA
® Actual dimensions of structures(s) and or fill and the distance which they extend beyond MHW*or '
OHW*
® Change in Use of any structures on site must be stated '
See 310 CMR 9.02, Waterways Regulations definitions of High Water Mark, Historic High Water
Mark, Historic Low Water Mark, and Low Water Mark. Note: DEP may, at its discretion, accept
appropriately scaled preliminary plans in lieu of the plans described above. In general, DEP will '
accept preliminary plans only for non-water dependent projects and projects covered by MEPA to
address site design components such as visual access, landscaping &site coverage. Anyone wishing
to submit preliminary plans must obtain prior approval of the DEP Waterways Program before '
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' submitting them with their application.
' Appendix A: License Plan Checklist (cont.)
Boundaries
' ® Property lines, full black lines, , along with abutters' names and addresses
® Mean High Water(MHW)*or Ordinary High Water(OHW)*, full black line
® Mean Low Water(MLW)*, black dotted line, (.............)
® Historic MHW*or OHW*(----)
' ® Historic MLW*(... ...
_.._)
® State Harbor Lines, black dot-dash line (—. —. — . —)with indication of Chapter&Act establishing
them (Ch. , Acts of)
® Reference datum is National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD)or(NAVD).
' ® Floodplain Boundaries according to most recent FEMA maps
® Proposed & Existing Easements described in metes & bounds
Water-Dependent Structures
' ® Distance from adjacent piers, ramps or floats(minimum distance of 25' from property line, where
feasible)
' ® Distance from nearest opposite shoreline
❑. Distance from outside edge of any Navigable Channel
' Not applicable. ❑ Access stairs at MHW for lateral public passage, or 5 feet of clearance under structure at MHW.
Non Water-Dependent Structures
❑ Depict extent of"Water-dependent Use Zone". .
' See Waterways Regulations at 310 CMR 9.51-9.53 for additional standards for non water-dependent
use projects.
Note: Final Mylar project site plans will be required upon notice from the Department, prior to issuance of
the Chapter 91 Waterways License.
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❑ Elevation and details of control structure(for.projects lowering waters of Great Ponds). '
Appendix C: Application Completeness Checklist '
Please answer all questions in the General Waterways Application form. If a question does not
apply to your project write"not applicable' (n/a) in that block. Please print or type all information
provided on the form. Use black ink(blue ink or pencil are not easily reproducible, therefore, '
neither will be accepted). If additional space is needed, attach extra 8-1/2"x 11"sheets of paper.
® Proper Public Purpose: For nonwater-dependent projects, a statement must be included that
explains how the project serves a proper public purpose that provides greater benefit than detriment '
to public rights in tidelands or great ponds and the manner in which the project meets the applicable
standards. If the project is a nonwater-dependent project located in the coastal zone, the statement
should explain how the project complies with the standard governing consistency of the policies of
the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program, according to 310 CMR 9.54. If the project '
is located in an area covered by a Municipal Harbor Plan,the statement should describe how the
project conforms to any applicable provisions of such plan pursuant to 310 CMR 9.34(2).
® Plans: Prepared in accordance with the applicable instructions contained in Appendix A-B of this
application. For initial filing, meet the requirements of 310 CMR 9.11(2)(b)(3).
® Applicant Certification:All applications must be signed by"the landowner if other than the applicant. ,
In lieu of the landowner's signature,the applicant may provide other evidence of legal authority to
submit an application for the project site." If the project is entirely on land owned by the
Commonwealth(e.g. most areas below the current low water mark in tidelands and below the historic
high water mark of Great Ponds), you may simply state this in lieu of the"landowner's signature". '
To be provided ❑ Municipal Zoning Certification: If required, applicants must submit a completed and signed
Section E of this application by the municipal clerk or appropriate municipal official or, for the '
initial filing, an explanation of why the form is not included with the initial application. If the project
is a public service project subject to zoning but will not require any municipal approvals, submit a
certification to that effect pursuant to 310 CMR 9.34(1).
To be provided ❑ Municipal Planning Board Notification:Applicants must submit a copy of this application to the '
municipal planning board for the municipality where the project is located. Submittal of the
complete application to DEP must include Section H signed by the municipal clerk, or appropriate
municipal official for the town where the work is to be performed, except in the case of a '
proposed bridge, dam, or similar structure across a river, cove, or inlet, in which case it must be
certified by every municipality into which the tidewater of said river, cove, or inlet extends.
Not applicable '
❑ Final Order of Conditions:A copy of one of the following three documents is required with the
filing of a General Waterways Application: (1)the Final Order of Conditions (with accompanying
plan) under the Wetlands Protection Act; (2) a final Determination of Applicability under that Act
stating that an Order of Conditions is not required for the project; or(3)the Notice of Intent for the '
initial filing (if the project does not trigger review under MEPA).
Not applicable ❑ Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act(MEPA): MGL 30, subsections 61-61A and 301
CMR 11.00, submit as appropriate: a copy of the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) and a '
Certificate of the Secretary of Environmental Affairs thereon, or a copy of the final Environmental
Impact Report(EIR)and Certificate of the Secretary stating that it adequately and properly
complies with MEPA; and any subsequent Notice of Project change and any determination issued '
thereon in accordance with MEPA. For the initial filing, only a copy of the ENF and the Certificate
of the Secretary thereon must be submitted.
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
1 Bureau of Resource Protection - Waterways Regulation Program x272278
Chapter 91 Waterways License Application .310 CMR 9.00 Transmittal No.
Water-Dependent,Nonwater-Dependent,Amendment
1 Note: If the project is subject to MEPA,the Chapter 91 Public Notice must also be submitted to MEPA for
publication in the"Environmental Monitor". MEPA filing deadlines are the 15th and 30th of each month.
1 Appendix C: Application Completeness Checklist (cont.)
Not applicable ❑ Water Quality Certificate: if applicable, pursuant to 310 CMR 9.33, is included.
1 ❑ Other Approvals: as applicable pursuant to 310 CMR 9.33 or, for the initial filing, a list of such
approvals which must be obtained.
1 Projects involving dredging:
Not applicable ❑ The term "dredging" means the removal of materials including, but not limited to, rocks,
bottom sediments, debris, sand, refuse, plant or animal matter, in any excavating, clearing,
1 deepening,widening or lengthening, either permanently or temporarily, of any flowed
tidelands, rivers, streams, ponds or other waters of the Commonwealth. Dredging includes
improvement dredging, maintenance dredging, excavating and backfilling or other dredging
and subsequent refilling. Included is a completed and signed copy of Part F of the
1 application.
Filing your Completed General Waterways Application:
1 ® For all Water-Dependent applications—submit a completed General Waterways Application
and all required documentation with a photocopy of both payment check and DEP's Transmittal
Form for Permit Application &Payment to the appropriate DEP Boston or regional office (please
1 refer to Pg. 10 of the"Instructions"for the addresses of DEP Regional Offices).
❑ For all Non Water-Dependent applications—submit a completed General Waterways
Application and all required documentation with a photocopy of both payment check and DEP's
1 Transmittal Form for Permit Application& Payment to DEP's Boston office.
Department of Environmental Protection
1 Waterways Regulation Program
One Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
1 ® Application Fee Payment for ALL Waterways Applications: Send the appropriate Application
fee' (please refer to Page 1 of the"Application"), in the form of a check or money order, along
with DEP's Transmittal Form for Permit Application&Payment:
,1 Department of Environmental Protection
P.O. Box 4062
Boston, MA 02211
1 Under extreme circumstances, DEP grants extended time periods for payment of license and
permit application fees. If you qualify, check the box entitles"Hardship Request"on the
Transmittal Form for Permit Application &Payment. See 310 CMR 4.04(3)(c)to identify
1 procedures for making a hardship request. Send hardship request and supporting documentation
to the above address.
NOTE: You may be subject to a double application fee if your application for Chapter 91
1 authorization results from an enforcement action by the Department or another agency of the
Commonwealth or its subdivisions, or if your application seeks authorization for an existing
unauthorized structure or use.
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This License Application is respectfully submitted by New England Power Company d/b/a
i - National Grid in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 and the
Massachusetts Waterways Regulations at 310 CMR 9.00.
iIntroduction
i New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid("NEP")proposes the replacement,
upgrade and di minions relocation of existing licensed electric infrastructure within filled and
flowed tidelands of the North River in Salem,Massachusetts.
iThe project is proposed as part of NEP's system-wide maintenance and reliability program
critical to providing adequate capacity and system redundancy region-wide. The work
proposed is limitedtoreplacement of existing pole-mounted switching mechanisms
connecting the M191 circuit(running north south along the North River)and the C155S
circuit(running generally NW to SE across the North River).
iThe proposed work will occur within or above filled or flowed tidelands.However,the
majority of the proposed upgrades represent very minor changes in the use of these tidelands,
i likely falls within the maintenance and repair provisions of the Chapter 91 regulations at 310
CMR 9.22(1). These include:
➢ Replacement of the deteriorated tower-mounted M191 55-91 airbrake switch on
M191 Structure No.2 located between the Route 107 bridge abutment and the
railroad.
i ➢ Replacement of the existing M191 Structure No. 1 with a new"H-Frame"dead-end
structure with tiebacks and new concrete caisson foundations,to be located
approximately 25 feet to the northwest of the existing Structure No. 1. This task
includes removal of obsolete foundation elements within the existing fill.
These project elements are located entirely within the footprint of existing authorized fill and
represent a di minimis alteration to the existing licensed infrastructure.
However,the relocation of M191 Structure 2 will shift the overhead conductors
iapproximately 12 to 15 feet to the west,extending over the flowed tidelands of the North
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River. The proposed location of these conductors is immediately adjacent to the existing
M191 conductors but extend beyond the footprint of the existing structures.
This License Application seeks the Department's approval for the relocation of the dead-end
"Fl-Frame"M191 Structure No.2 and the relocation of the associated conductors over flowed i
tidelands of the North River. While the proposed overhead conductors will be marginally
lower than the existing wires(54 feet instead of 59.5 feet),this will not result in a substantive
reduction in the space available for navigation within the North River because the proposed ,
overhead conductors will still be too high to interfere with the small craft able to navigate in
this nearshore area,as explained in more detail below.
Site Description '
The Project Site consists of approximately 1,000 SF of filled tidelands and adjacent flowed
tidelands within and adjacent to the North River in Salem,Massachusetts. The site location is
depicted on Figure 1 and Figure 2. ,
The Project Site is dominated by existing overhead electric utility infrastructure associated
with the M191 and Cl 55S circuits located within a utility easement. The ground surface at '
the project site is otherwise undeveloped and consists of an unpaved access drive and low-cut
vegetation/minimally maintained grasses. The shoreline is dominated by rocky fill material
with mud flats beyond.
The land between M191 Structure 1 and M191 Structure 2 includes a railroad right-of-way
owned and operated by the MBTA,rock slopes comprising the railroad ballast and adjacent ,
mud flats of the North River. Public access to the shoreline is not restricted in any way in
those portions of the project site seaward of the railroad right-of-way. There is a well-worn
path providing informal access around the adjacent C155S Structure 12. Access to filled '
tidelands within the railroad right-of-way are strictly prohibited to protect public safety.
Licensing and Cartographic History ,
The Project Site is located at the edge of the historic shoreline of the North River. The '
MassDEP presumed historic shoreline is based on the U.S.Coast and Geodetic Survey
Register No.3765,published in 1919. An excerpt of this map identifying the existing and
historic high water marks is provided in Figure 3.
The fill and structures appear to have been placed under the authority of the several licenses '
issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and issued to predecessor electric
utility companies and, in part within fill placed during the construction of the Boston and
Maine Railroad prior to 1855. Table I provides a list of licenses for the project site obtained
from NEP's records and supplemented and confirmed in consultation with MassDEP
Waterways staff. A copy of each license is provided in Appendix 1 to this license application.
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Prior Waterways Licenses
' License Authority Licensee Date Licensed Activity
3666 MassDPW New England October 4, 1954 Construction of C155S Circuit
Power Company including fill for Structure 12.
' 4935 MassDPW New England May 12, 1964 Construct M191 circuit including
Power Company towers,conductors and place fill.
5820 MassDPW New England December 2, 1970 Lay submarine cables and place
' Power Company solid fill
6315 MassDPW New England January 22, 1975 Maintain submarine cables and solid
Power Company - fill.
Work Description
The Project includes the following construction activities within filled tidelands:
➢ Demolition and removal of obsolete underground foundation elements with
filled tidelands;
➢ Replacement of the deteriorated tower-mounted M191 55-91 airbrake switch on
M191 Structure No.2 located between the Route 107 bridge abutment and the
railroad tracks;
➢ Replacement of the existing M191 Structure No. 1 with a new"H-Frame"dead-
end structure with tiebacks and new concrete caisson foundations,to be located
approximately 25 feet to the northwest of the existing Structure No. 1.
➢ Installation of new conductors connecting M191 Structure 2 with the
replacement dead-end H-Frame M191 Structure 1.
' ➢ Electrification of the replacement electric infrastructure;
➢ Demolition and removal of the existing,then obsolete M191 Structure No. 1.
The existing concrete footings within filled tidelands are anticipated to
abandoned in-place.
All construction activities are expected to be completed from terra firma. No in-water,or
�- barge-mounted work is anticipated or proposed. Construction activities are expected to occur
in the following phases:
1. Site Preparation including removal of existing obsolete foundations not
presently supporting the existing infrastructure;
' 2. Construction of new caisson foundations for the replacement dead-end H-Frame
M191 Structure No. 1;
3. Installation of a replacement dead-end H-Frame M191 Structure No. l;
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4. Replacement of the structure-mounted M 191.airbrake;
5. Installation of new conductors in close coordination with the MBTA to '
accommodate work within the railroad right-of-way;
- 6. Activation and testing of the replacement infrastructure;
7. Demolition and removal of obsolete structures from the Project site. '
Tidelands Impacts '
The proposed project will result in the following changes to the tidelands:
➢ Relocation of the dead-end H-Frame M191 Structure 1 within the footprint of
existing licensed filled tidelands resulting in a di minimis change in the use of the
existing fill; '
Relocation of three vertically stacked overhead conductors connecting the existing
- M191 Structure No.2 with the new M191 Structure No. 1. This actionwill shift the
three overhead conductors approximately 12 to 25 feet to the northwest of their '
current location,extending further over flowed tidelands of the North River.
This minor relocation of the existing overhead transmission lines will have no measurable
effect on the use the flowed tidelands of the North River. Under existing conditions,the
lowest conductor is located a minimum of 59.5 feet above mean high water. Under proposed
conditions,this clearance will be reduced to a minimum of 54 feet above mean high water. ,
This five and one-half(5.5)foot reduction in the clearance between the North River and the
overhead conductors is not expected to have a measurable effect on the use of filled or flowed
tidelands at the site because:
1. The footprint of the new structure over flowed tidelands will be relatively small,only
25 feet at its widest;
2. The flowed tidelands within the footprint of the proposed conductors are relatively
shallow and consist of exposed mud flats at low tide and further confined on two
sides by rocky fill slopes.
These site characteristics severely limit the size of vessel that could navigate within this small
area. No masted vessel tall enough to come into close proximity to the lowest conductor '
could safely navigate in these close confines or in such shallow water. Small craft,powered
by motor,sail or personal efforts,will not be effected by the overhead transmission lines
located a minimum of 54 feet overhead at high tide.
The replacement of the M191 airbrake switch on Structure 2 will have no long or short-term
effect on the public's use of the shoreline.No new fences or other means of restricting public
access along the shoreline is proposed and no long-term substantive impacts to tidelands are
anticipated.
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Water-Dependency
This application seeks a new Waterways License for the relocation of M191 Structure No. 1
and the relocation of the three vertically stacked conductors connecting existing Structure 2
with the proposed replacement Structure 2 to a position approximately 12 to 25 feet west
(seaward)of the existing location.
' This work is proposed as an ancillary facility to two exiting Water-Dependent Infrastructure
Crossings-the M191 and the C155S transmission lines. These existing licensed projects
' consist entirely of infrastructure facilities which convey electricity across the North River an
the Danvers River connecting existing utility infrastructure on opposite banks of these rivers,
meeting the definition of Infrastructure Crossing Facility at 310 CMR 9.02.
This regulation further defines such ancillary facilities as including:
'...any structure which is operationally related to such crossing facility and
' requires an adjacent location."
The proposed improvements are integral to the interconnection of the two transmission lines
and could not be located away from these facilities.
Regulatory Compliance
The Waterways Regulations at 310 CMR 9.31 divides the License Requirements into two
' categories:(1)Basic Requirements and(2)Proper Public Purpose Requirements.The
following summarizes the project's compliance with these standards.
> Basic Requirements The Project has been reviewed relative to the basic requirements
contained in 310 CMR 9.31(1). The applicability of these standards has been determined.
Compliance with all applicable standards is described below.
' > Proper Public Purpose Requirements—The waterways regulations at
310 CMR 9.3](2)require the Department to determine that all projects requiring a license
' meet a proper public purpose which provides greater benefit than detriment to the rights
of the public in said land.
' The regulations at 310 CMR 9.31(2)(a)presume that water dependent use projects meet the
proper public purpose requirements. Therefore the Project is presumed to meet this standard.
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310 CMR 9.31 Basic License Requirements
The regulations at 310 CMR 9.31(1)list the Basic License and Permit Requirements
established by the Waterways Regulations(310 CMR 9.00). Table 2 lists each requirement,
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with each.
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Table 2
Basic Licensing Requirements
Requireme
Pit in 310 Regulation Requirement Description Applicable Standard Project Compliance
CMR
9.31(1)
(a) 310 CMR 9.32 Categorical restrictions on fill and ✓ The following Project-related uses are categorically The Project consists ofthe in-kind replacement and minor relocation of
structures permitted: - existing electric utility equipment ancillary to two licensed Infrastructure
• Fill and stnumres for any use on filled tidelands; Crossing Facilities and are categorically eligible for licensing under this
regulation.
• Fill or structures for water-dependent use located
below the high water mark,provided that,in the
case of proposed 511,reasonable measures are,
taken to minimize the amount of fill,including -
substitution of pile-supponed or floating structures
and relocation ofthe use to a position above the
high watermark;
(b) 310 CMR 9.33 Environmental protection standards ✓ Projects must comply with all applicable state The Project has been designed to comply with all applicable state
environmental protection requirements, environmental standards. No permits are required for the work other than
this Chapter 91 Waterways License.
(c) 310 CMR 9.34 Conformance with municipal zoning and ✓ Projects must comply with applicable local zoning. The Project fully complies with local zoning and is maintenance and
harbor plan replacement in-kind ofexhstrng electric utility infrastmcmre.
NA Projects must comply with applicable Municipal Harbor The Project site is located outside the geographic boundaries ofthe Salem
Plans Municipal Harbor Plan,therefore this portion of the standard is not
applicable.
(d) 310 CMR 9.35(2) Standards to preserve water-related ✓ This standard prohibits projects from significantly The Project fully complies with this standard:
public rights interfering with: • The Project will not include the expansion of any fill within flowed
• Public rights ofnavigation which exist in all tidelands or any new structure which could have any effect on
waterways; public or private use ofthe on-site or adjacent waterways.
• Free passage over and through the water;and • The Project does not include any proposed fill or structures which
• Access to town landings. could adversely affect free passage over ofthrough the water.
• Neither the Project Site,nor any adjacent property includes any
Town Landings.
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Requireme
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9.37(7)
(d) 310 CMR 9.35(3) Public Rights Applicable to Tidelands and ✓ This regulation includes the fallowing applicable The Project fully complies with this regulation and will not result in any
Great Ponds provisions: permanent adverse effect on the public's rights fish and fowl in tidelands:
• Projects"shall not significantly interfere with • The Project does not include any new structures which would
public rights of fishing and fowling which exist in discourage public access along the shoreline. The existing ad-
tidelands..." hoc pathway along the edge of fill will remain.
• Projects"shall not significantly interfere with on- • The Project will not result in any memorable effects on on-foot
foot passage and in the case of non-water passage along the shoreline.
dependent use projects shall include '
accommodations for public access across the site;"
(d) 310 CMR 9.35(4) Compensation for Interference with Public ✓ Any water dependent use projects which include fill or This standard is not applicable to the Project because the Project Site
Rights in Commonwealth Tidelands and structures for private use of Commonwealth tidelands does not include any Commonwealth tidelands.
Great Ponds shall provide compensation to the public for interfering
with its broad rights to use such lands for any lawful
purpose.
(d) 310 CMR 9.35(5) Management of Areas Accessible to the ✓ See detailed analysis below. See detailed analysis below.
Public
(e) 310 CMR 9.36 Standards to protect water-dependent uses ✓ See detailed analysis below. See detailed analysis below.
(f) 310 CMR 9.37 Engineering and construction standards ✓ Projects shall comply with all applicable engineering The Project's compliance with these standards is demonstrated in
and...cation standards. Table 3.
(g) 310 CMR 9.38 Use standards for recreational boating NA Phis regulation establishes standards for the This standard is not applicable because the Project does not include any
facilities construction and operation of recreational boating existing or proposed recreational boating facility.
facilities.
(g) 310 CMR 9.39 Use standards for marinas,boats yards and NA This regulation establishes standards for the This standard is not applicable because the Project does not include any
boat ramps construction and operation of marinas,boatyards and existing or proposed marina,boatyards or boat ramps.
boat ramps.
(h) 310 CMR 940 Standards for dredging and dredged NA This regulation governs the requirements for dredging This standard is not applicable because the Project does not include any
material disposal in flowed tidelands and dredged material disposal, dredging or dredged material disposal.
(i) 310 CMR 9.31 U pi) Prohibition on Discrimination ✓ This regulation prohibits discrimination in the access to The Project will fully comply with this requirement.
services and facilities.
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' 310 CMR 9.32 Categorical Restrictions on Fill and Structures
The regulations at 310 CMR 9.32(1)state that only certain structures or fill within tidelands
' meet the statutory tests for approval under M.G.L.Chapter 91.These licensable structures or
fill outside of Designated Port Areas include the following situations applicable to the Project
a) Tidelands(Outside ofACECs and DPAs)
1. fill or structures for any use on previously filled tidelands;
' 2. fill or structures for water-dependent use located below the high water mark,
provided that, in the case ofproposedfa/l, reasonable measures are taken to
minimize the amount offill, including substitution ofpile-supported or floating
structures and relocation ofthe use to a position above the high water mark;
' The Project consists of the in-kind replacement and minor relocation of existing electric utility
equipment ancillary to two licensed Infrastructure Crossing Facilities and is categorically
eligible for licensing under this regulation as fill and structures for water-dependent use
' located below the high water mark.
The portion of the work within filled tidelands is categorically eligible for licensing under
310 CNP 9.32(1)(a)l.
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' 310 CMR 9.33 Environmental Protection Standards
This regulation requires all projects subject to Chapter 91 to comply with applicable
environmental regulatory programs of the Commonwealth.The Proponent is committed to
complying with all such programs and regulations.
' The project constitutes maintenance and upgrade without substantial enlargement of existing
electric infrastructure with only a di minimis change in the footprint of the overhead
transmission lines. The only permit or approval required is a Chapter 91 Waterways License.
Massachusetts Wetlands.Protection Act
' The Project includes work within the state-regulated resource Land Subject to Coastal Storm
Flowage and the 100-foot buffer zone to Coastal Bank and is therefore within a geographic
' area subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. However,the work is exempt
from the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act under the provisions of 310 CMR
10.02(a)(2)which reads:
' "activities conducted to maintain, repair or replace, but not substantially change or
enlarge an existing and lawfully located structure or facility used in the service of the
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- public and used to provide electric,gas, water, sewer, telephone, telegraph and other
- communication services,provided said work utilizes the best practical measures to
avoid or minimize impacts to wetland resource areas outside the footprint ofsaid
structure or facility."
- On May 18,2015,National Grid notified the Salem Conservation Commission of the '
planned maintenance activities not requiring the filing of a Notice of Intent under the
Act. A copy of this letter is provided as Attachment C to this license application. '
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310 CMR 9.35 Standards to Preserve Water-Related Public Rights '
This regulation requires projects to:
`...preserve any rights held by the Commonwealth in trustfor the public to use '
tidelands, Great Ponds and other waterways for lawful purposes;and shall preserve
any public rights of access that are associated with such use."
The regulations at 310 CMR 9.35(2)through(6)establish specific standards for the
preservation of water-related public rights in tidelands.The following provides a summary of
these standards and describes how the project complies with each. '
310 CMR 9.35(2) Public Rights Applicable to All Waterways
This standard prohibits projects from significantly interfering with: ,
➢ the public rights of navigation which exist in all waterways; '
➢ free passage over and through the water;and
➢ access to town landings.
The Project complies with each of these requirements by limiting modifications to the Project
Site to the replacement of the dead-end H-Frame Structure No. 1 and the minor relocation of
the overhead conductors approximately 12 to 25 feet seaward of the existing conditions. The '
proposed replacement conductors will be 54 feet above mean high water and will not have a
measurable effect on the public's rights of navigation or affect the free passage over and
through the water. '
There are no town landings within the project area.
310 CMR 9.35(3) Public Rights Applicable to Tidelands and Great Ponds ,
This regulation provides the following two standards for public access to tidelands and Great
Ponds:
"(a)Fishing and Fowling-The project shall not significantly interfere with public rights
offtshing and following which exist in tidelands and Great Ponds... The Department ,
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shall find that the standard is not met in the event the project:
1. poses a substantial obstacle to the public's ability to fish or fowl in waterway
areas adjacent to the site; or
' 2. results in the elimination of a traditional fishing or fowling location used
extensively by the public."
' The Project will not have a measurable effect on the public's ability to fish or fowl in the
waterway or in areas adjacent to the site because the relocated conductors will be a minimum
of 54 feet above mean high water and only five feet below the elevation of the existing
' conductors.
"(b) On-Foot passage The project shall not sign cantly interfere with public rights to
' walk or otherwise pass freely on private tidelands for purposes offishing,fowling,
navigation and the natural derivatives thereof and on Commonwealth tidelands and
Great Ponds for said purposes and all other lawful activities, including swimming,
' strolling, and other recreational activities"
The Project is limited to the replacement of an existing transmission tower and associated
' infrastructure. The Project will not restrict or interfere with public rights to walk or otherwise
pass freely on private tidelands.The Project Site does not contain any Commonwealth
Tidelands.
310 CMR 9.35(5) Management of Areas Accessible to the Public
' This regulation requires that any project that includes tidelands or Great Ponds accessible to
the public shall provide for long-term management of such areas which achieves effective
public use and enjoyment while minimizing conflict with other legitimate uses.
While the Project Site is generally open to the public,the site lacks adequate space and means
of accessibility to expand public access beyond the current ad-hoc nature of the informal
footpath that exists around Cl 55S Structure 12.
- As stipulated by 310 CMR 9.35(5)(c),no gates,fences or structures will be placed in a way
which would impede public access to the shoreline facilities,except as may be required to
' manage visitors in safe and orderly manner and to restrict unauthorized motorized vehicles.
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' 310 CMR 9.36 Standards to Protect Water-Dependent Uses
The regulations at 310 CMR 9.36 establish the following four standards applicable to all
' proposed projects subject to Chapter 91.These standards are intended to preserve the littoral
property owners' rights from adjacent development which would diminish the capacity of
sites to support nearby existing,planned or recent water dependent uses.
Private Access to Littoral or Riparian Property
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The regulation at 310 CMR 9.36(2)prohibits projects from significantly interfering with
littoral or riparian property owners' right to approach their property from a waterway and to ,
approach the waterway from said property.
The Project is limited to the replacement of an existing dead-end H-Frame Structure and '
relocation of the existing conductors.No new fencing or barriers are proposed. The minimal
reduction in clearance from 59.5 to 54 feet will not have a measurable effect on the ability of
any adjacent private landowner to approach their property from the water or to approach the t
water from their property.
The project complies with this standard.
Existing Water Dependent Uses
The regulation at 310 CMR 9.36(3)prohibits the disruption of"any existing water dependent
use project in operation, as of the date of license application, at an off-site location within the
proximate vicinity of the site."
The Project will not displace any existing water dependent use at or adjacent to the site and '
complies with this standard.
Recent Water Dependent Uses
The regulation at 310 CMR 9.36(4)prohibits"the displacement of water dependent use that '
has occurred at the site within five(5)years prior to the date of application except upon a
clear showing that:
a) the activity did not take place on a reasonably continuous basis,for a substantial period of '
time,or
b) the activity has been or will be discontinued at the site by the user,for reasons unrelated '
to the proposed project or as a result of voluntary arrangements with the applicant.
- - The project supports the existing C155S transmission line that crosses the site. No other ,
water dependent uses have been located on the site since this infrastructure was built in 1954.
Designated Port Areas
The regulation at 310 CMR 9.36(5)prohibits the placement of fill or structures which ,
preempt water-dependent-industrial use within a Designated Port Area(DPA).
This standard is not applicable to the project because it is not located within a Designated Port
Area as defined by the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Plan. '
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' 310 CMR 9.37 Engineering and Construction Standards
The Waterways Regulations establish engineering and construction standards for a project in
' tidelands(3 10 CMR 9.37).As required by this regulation and others,the Project has been
designed and will be constructed in accordance with sound engineering standards.A list of the
applicable engineering and construction standards addressed by this regulation is provided in
' Table 3.
Table 3
' Compliance with Engineering and Construction Standards
' Section Element Project Compliance
9.37(l) Fill and Structures
' (a) Certified by a Professional All design and construction plans will be prepared by a certified
Engineer Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
(b) Construction in Flood Plains The project is located, in part within a FEMA-designated Zone AE–
an area within the lateral extent of the 100-year floodplain–with a
designated base flood elevation of 10 FT(NAVD88). An excerpt
from the applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map is provided in Figure
4.
The proposed structures are an electric transmission dead-end.
' structure an overhead electrical conductors. The foundations have
been designed to withstand,inundation during the estimated 100-
year(or greater)storm event without risk of harm to the structure or
the public.
' (c) Ability to Dredge The project will not affect any existing or planned dredging project
as the proposed structures are located within or adjacent to filled
' tidelands and are located approximately 600 feet from the low-flow
channel or the North River.
9.37(2) Flood Zone
t (a) Location This Project complies with this standard because no buildings for
residential use are proposed.
' (b) Design and Construction This standard is not applicable because the project does not include
any new buildings for non-water dependent use.
9.37(3) Coastal or Shoreline Engineering Structures
' This standard is not applicable to the Project because it does not
include any coastal or shoreline engineering structures.
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9.37(4) Pipelines and Conduits
This standard does not apply because the Project does not include
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any pipe or conduit crossing. '
Summary
NEP respectfully requests the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issue a
new water dependent waterways license for the replacement of existing licensed electric
utility infrastructure elements at the M191 transmission line in Salem,Massachusetts. ,
The proposed work is limited to the replacement of a dead-end H-Frame structure with tie
backs,replacement of a dilapidated tower-mounted airbrake switch and the minor relocation
of the overhead conductors connecting MI 91 Structure 1 and Structure 2. This minor t
relocation will shift the vertically stacked transmission lines between 12 and 25 feet further
over flowed tidelands of the North River. However,the conductors will be a minimum of
approximately 54 feet above mean high water and located above very shallow water. No '
long-ten"measurable effect on the public's use of filled or flowed tidelands is expected as a
result of the project.
As described herein,the project fully complies with all applicable standards of the '
Massachusetts Waterways Regulations.
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' Attachment B
Prior Waterways Licenses
> MassDPW License 3666,issued October 4, 1954
' > MassDPW License 4935, issued May 12, 1964
> MassDPW License 5820,issued December 2, 1970
> MassDPW License 6315,issued January 22, 1975
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Attachment B—Prior Waterways Licenses
' Form WP 54
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No. 4935.
19$rrras, the New England Power Company-----------------------
' of Boston-------- , in the County of Suffolk----------- and Commonwealth
aforesaid, has applied to the Department of Public Works for license to construct
' and maintain a power transmission line, including structures
and foundations in, over and across the Danvers River, in the
cities of Beverly and Salem- -----------------------------------
'. ' and has submitted plans of the same; and whereas due notice of said application, and of
the time and place fixed for a hearing thereon, has been given, as required by law, to the
Mayors and City Counsilsof the cities------of Beverly and Salem-
Nam said Department, having heard all parties desiring to be heard, and having fully
' considered said application, hereby, subject to the approval of the Governor aad-Coaxoilr
authorizes and licenses the said -----------------------------------------
' New England Power Company----------, subject to the provisions of the ninety-
first chapter of the General Laws, and of all laws which are or may be in force applicable
' thereto, to construct and maintain an overhead power transmission
' line with tower foundations in tidewater, in, over and across
the Danvers River at the Boston and Maine Corporation' s railroad
.� bridge, in the cities of Beverly and Salem, in conformity with
' the accompanying plan No. 4935 (two sheets) .
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Nothing in this license shall be construed as authorizing '
encroachment on land or flats not owned or controlled by the ,
licensee except with the consent of the owner or owners thereof.
This license is granted subject to all applicable Federal, '
State, County and Municipal laws, ordinances and regulations,
and upon the express condition that the height of said wires '
above the waters of said river shall be increased, their loca-
tion changed or said wires placed in or under said river or
removed entirely at any time after notice and hearing without '
claim for compensation for damages, and upon the further condi-
tion that provision shall be made for grounding of the current
in the event of the breaking of the wires, and acceptance of
this license shall constitute an agreement to the conditions '
herein contained. ---------------------------------------------
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. The plan of said work, numbered --------4 9 3 5, -------- is on file in the '
office of said Department, and duplicate of said plan accompanies this License,
and is to be referred to as a part hereof.
The amount of tide-water displaced by the work hereby authorized shall be ascertained
by said Department, and compensation therefor shall be made by the said -----------
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The following described supporting structures for said '
transmission line may be built in tidewater: A pole struc-
ture with concrete cylinders as foundations and designated '
"A" at an indentation in the southerly shore upstream of the
Boston and Maine Corporation' s railroad location; a steel
tower with a steel pile and concrete foundation 20 feet by
24 feet and designated "C" at the downstream side of said '
railroad location, and 345 feet, more or less, from the mean
high water line on the southerly shore; a steel tower with a
steel pile and concrete foundation 19 feet 8 inches by 21 feet '
8 inches and designated "D" at the downstream side of said rail-
road location, and 527 feet, more or less, from tower "C" ; in
the locations shown on said plans and in accordance with the
details there indicated. '
A portion of said electric transmission line consisting of
3 power wires and 1 ground wire supported by structures on the ,
upland by other wires and by said pole structure "A" , may be
extended a distance of 50 feet, more or less, between the mean
high water lines at said indentation on the southerly shore, in '
the location shown on said plans and in accordance with the
details there indicated.
A portion of said electric transmission line consisting of '
3. power wires supported by a pole structure on the upland and a
steel tower with concrete foundation on the shore and designated . .
"B" , may be extended a distance of 40 feet, more or less, between ,
the mean high water lines at the upstream side of said railroad
location at the southerly shore of said river ,, in the location
shown on said plans and in accordance with the details there
indicated. '
A portion of said electric transmission line consisting of
3 power wires and 1 ground wire supported by said steel towers '
with concrete foundations in tidewater designated "C" and "D"
and by a steel tower with concrete foundation on the northerly
shore, may be extended 1,792 feei, more or less, from the mean '
high water line on the southerly shore to the mean high water
line on the northerly shore, in the location shown on said plans
and in accordance with the details there indicated.
During and for the purpose of the construction of the in- '
stallations authorized hereby, a temporary roadway of coarse fill
material may be placed in tidewater along the downstream side of '
said railroad location, and upon completion of the work authorized
hereby said temporary roadway and any shoaling of adjacent flats
shall be entirely removed from tidewater , and the former condition
restored insofar as possible, all to the satisfaction of the '
Department of Public Works.
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' and assigns, by paying into the treasury of the Commonwealth thirty-seven and one-
' half (392)cents for each cubic yard so displaced, being the amount hereby assessed by
said Department.
Nothing in this License shall be so construed as to impair the legal rights of any person.
This License shall be void unless the same and the accompanying plan are recorded
' within one year from the date hereof, in the Registry ------of Deeds for the Southern
District of the County of Essex.
' Jn Numas 111kerruf, said Department of Public Works have hereunto set their hands
this --------twelfth--------- day of---------May, ------------- in the
' year nineteen hundred and sixty-five.
F. W. Sargent
J.T.H.
R. Dwight- ___ Department of
Public Works
_ Anthon C. Rosselli
James D. Fitzgerald
John D. Warner
' THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
' monwealth by the said
of the further sum of
' the amount de y the Governor and council as a just and equitable charge for
BOSTON,
' Approved by the Governor.ani Zoundl.
John-A.-Volpe-_
Governor. �aee2etsroeSesretarp.
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5820.
tilerm, the New England Power Company-----------------------
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----------------------of Westborough---- , in the County of Worcester---------and Commonwealth
aforesaid, has applied to the Department of Public Works for license to lay and
' maintain four submarine cables and place solid fill in the
Danvers River, in the cities of Salem and Beverly,-------------
' and has submitted plans of the same; and whereas due notice of said application, and of
the time and place fixed for a hearing thereon, has been given, as required by law, to the
Mayors and City Councils ofthe cities------ of Salem and Beverly---;
tNow said Department, having heard all parties desiring to be heard, and having fully
considered said application, hereby, subject to the approval of the Governor and-6eane4l,
' authorizes and licenses the said ----------------------------------------
New England Power Company------------ subject to the provisions of the ninety-
first chapter of the General Laws, and of all laws which are or may be in force applicable
' thereto,to lay and maintain four submarine cables and place and
maintain solid fill in the Danvers River, in the cities of Salem
and Beverly, in conformity with the accompanying plan No. 5820 .
Four 4 inch diameter cables , oil filled, 5 .5 inches on cen-
ter may be laid 4 feet minimum below the bed of said river to a
depth of 32 feet below mean, low water for a distance of 400 feet ,
more or less , where the cables cross the channel for a total dis-
t tance of 2,300 feet, more or less , in the location shown on said
plan and inaccordance with the details there indicated.
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cated next to a tower constructed under License No. 3666 and
extending 50 feet in a northeasterly direction to a point approx-
imately 80 feet west of the center line of the Boston and Maine
Railroad; thence turning and running parallel with said railroad ,
in a northeasterly direction a distance of 1 ,100 feet , more or
less ; thence in a northwesterly direction a distance of 950 feet ,
more or less , crossing the city line into the city of Beverly;
thence in a northeasterly direction 150 feet; thence in a more
westerly direction 50 feet to the mean high water line and con-
necting
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necting to Congress Street extended, in the location shown on
said plan and in accordance with the details there indicated. '
Solid fill and riprap may be placed adjacent to the fill
placed at tower No. 12 under License No. 3666 of the Department
of Public Works to extend in a southwesterly direction to the
bank of the Boston and Maine Railroad property, in accordance
with said plan and as shown in detail thereon. '
Upon completion of the vork authorized hereby, the licensee
shall remove any surplus material from said river and restore
the bed of the river to the original condition existing at com-
mencement of the work.
Nothing in this license shall be construed as authorizing
encroachment on property not owned or controlled by the licen-
see except with the consent of the owner or owners thereof. '
This license is granted subject to all applicable Federal ,
State , County and Municipal laws , ordinances and regulations ,
and upon the express condition that the licensee , its succes-
sors and assigns , shall upon request in writing by the Depart-
ment of Public Works or its successors , change the location of
said cables , lower them to such depth as said Department may
prescribe or remove them entirely from said river, and said
licensee , by accepting this license , shall be deemed to consent '
and agree to the condition herein set forth, and in case of any
refusal or neglect on the part of said licensee , its successors
and assigns , to comply with this condition, then this license
shall be wholly void and the Commonwealth, by its proper offi-
cers, may proceed to remove or to cause the removal of said
cables at the expense of said licensee , its successors and as-
signs , as unauthorized and unlawful structures in said river;
and upon the further express condition that any authorizations '
necessitated due to the provisions hereof shall be secured
prior to the commencement ofanywork under this license .-----
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The plan of said work, numbered--------5 8 2 0 ,---------is on file in the '
office of said Department,and duplicate of said plan accompanies this License,
and is to he referred to as a part hereof.
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The amount of tide-water displaced by the ask ergbny authorized sieA�ie ascertained
by said Department, and compensation therefor shall-be made by the said -----------
New England Power Company---------------------------hsirareaeeeeeers
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and-sesiges•, by paying into the treasury of the Commonwealth thi rty-seven and one-
' half (3V5)cents for each cubic yard so displaced, being the amount hereby assessed by
' said Department.
Nothing in this License shall be so,construed as to impair the legal rights of any person.
This License shall be void unless the same and the accompanying plan are recorded
' within one year from the date hereof, in the Registry ------of Deeds for theSouthern
District of the County of Essex.
N 3Marae 1114rrenf, said Department of Public Works have hereunto set their hands
this --------second---------- day of --------December,-------- in the
' year nineteen hundred and seventy .
Edward J_Ribbs
_John P , King Department Of
-- Public Works
J .T.R. Peter E. Donadio
Robert S . Foster
Charles A. Bisbee , Jr. -
' - THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
' monwealth by the said
of the further sum of
' the amount de y the'Governor and council as a just and equitable charge for
' Bosxox Dec . 9 , 1970
Approved by the Governor md-Gouneil
Francis W. Sargent
Governor,— �Bxec�iee-9eeretar9._
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No. 6315.
New England Power Company--------------------------
of Westborough----- , in the County of Worcester--------- and Commonwealth
aforesaid, has applied to the Department of Public Works for license to maintain sub-
marine cables and solid fidl; constructed tinder License No. 5820,
but not in strict conformity therewith; in, over and across the
Danvers River in the cities of Salem and Beverly,-----------
' and has submitted plans of the same; and whereas due notice of said application, and of .
the time and place fixed for a hearing thereon, has been given, as required by law, to the -
mayor and City Council of theCities------- of Salem and Beverly-- .
' idmu said Department, having heard all parties desiring to be heard, and having fully
' considered said application, hereby, subject to the approval of the Governor,authorizes
and licenses the said New England Power Company------------
' ' ---------------------------------- subject to the provisions of the ninety-
first chapter of the General Laws, and of all laws which are or may be in force applicable
thereto, to maintain submarine cables and solid fill, constructed under
DPW License No. 5820, but not in conformity therewith, under and
across the Danvers River in the cities of Salem and Beverly in
' conformity with the accompanying plan no. 6315.
Four 4-inch diameter cables, oil filled, 4.5 inches on eenterf
previously licensed under Department of Public Works License No.
5820, but not constructed in strict conformity with details
1 cated on plans of said license, may be maintained as
constructed, in said river.
New England Power Company January 22, 1975
License No. 6315 Page 3 '
and upon the express condition that the licensee, its successors and '
assigns, shall upon request in writing by the Department of Public '
works or its successors, change the location of said cables, lower
them to such depth as said Department may prescribe orremove them
entirely from said. river, and said licensee, by accepting this '
license, shall be deemed to consent and agree to the condition herein
set forth, and in case of any refusal or neglect on the-.part of said
licensee, its succbssors and assigns, to comply with this condition,
then this license shall be wholly void and the Commonwealth, by its '
proper officers, may proceed to remove or to cause the removal of
said cable at the expense of said licensee, its successors and assigns,
as an unauthorized and unlawful structure in said river. --------------
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The plan of said work,numbered-----------6 3 1 5--------is on Me in the '
office of said Department, and duplicate of said plan accompanies this License,
and is to be referred to as a part hereof.
by said Department, and compensation the a e y the said ,
New England Power Company Sanuary_22,197$
License No. 6315 Page 2
' .. Said cables may be maintained under said river commencing on the Salem
side of said river adjacent to tower constructed under Department of
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Public Works license number--3666-;-extending on radius in about a north-
easterly direction for a distance of approximately 100 feet, thence in a
more northeasterly direction for a distance ofapproximately1,075 feet
and being parallel to and approximately 80 feet westerly of the center
' line of existing Boston and Maine Railraod, thence turning in a north-
westerly direction for a distance of approximately 945 feet, thence
turning in a northeasterly direction for a distance of approximately
-150 feet, thence turning in a more easterly direction for a distance
' of approximately 55 feet to the mean high water line and connecting
to Congress Street; extended, in the location shown on said plan and in
accordance with the details there indicated;---Said- cable_ shall be
maintained to depth indicated on said plans. - "- --
Solid fill and riprap previouslylicensedunder Department of Public
Works License Number 5820, may be maintained as placed, in the
' location shown on said plan, adjacent to fill placed at tower number
12, under Department of Public Works License Number 3666, and in
•accordance with the details there indicated.
• Nothing in this license shall be construed as authorizing encroachment
on property not owned or controlled by the licensee, except with the
consent of the owner or owners thereo _
' Acceptance of this license shall constitute an agreement by the licensee,
to conform to all terms and conditions herein stated.
.. This license is granted subject to all applicable Federal, State, County
' : and Municipal laws, ordinances and regulations, and upon the further
express condition that any authorizations necessitated due to the provisions
hereof shall be secured prior to the commencement of any work under this license
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' Nothing in this License shall be so construed as to impair the legal rights of any person.
This License shall be void unless the same and the accompanying plan are recorded
within one year from the date hereof, in the Registry ----- of Deeds for the Southern
District of the County of Essex.
' 31n Nitness 194erruf, said Department of Public Works have hereunto set their hands
this -----twent second------ day of ------_
Y— January,---------- in the
year nineteen hundred and seventy—five. '
__Bruce Campbell
Malcolm E. Graf_ _ Department of
N.L.D. Public Warks
' Peter- E. Donadio
Thomas G Barlow )
' THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
' monwealthby the said
of the further sum of
the amount det y the Governor as a just and'equitable charge for rights and
Approved by the Governor. BosTON, -
' Michael S. Dukakis
' A true copy. Attest: Secretary.
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LICENSE W.5820 BUT NOT IN STRICT CONFORMITY THEREWITH I ASSOGA{E
IN, UNDER AND ACROSS DANVERS RIVER IN ooA1MISfIOHER!
SALEM AND BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
FEBRUARY ZI, 1974 PL51266 111
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Salem Conservation Commission
Correspondence
' Attachment C—Salem Conservation Commission Correspondence
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AttachmentC—SalemConser ation Commission Con-espondence i
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1 n at i o n a I M■ I N Joshua Hold
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ental Scientist
National Grid
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Ms. Julia Knisel,Chair
Salem Conservation Commission
1 93 Washington Street
Salem,MA 01970
1 Dear Ms.Knisel and Members of the Salem Conservation Commission:
This letter is being submitted by the New England Power Company, d/b/a National Grid (NEP), to provide
1 notification of upcoming maintenance work at and adjacent to an existing electric substation facility
(referred to as the North River Substation) off March Street Court in Salem, Massachusetts. The work
inside the substation facility involves the replacement of a battery cabinet within the fenced substation yard.
1 This work will not result in any upgrades or substantial enlargements to this existing facility. In addition, it
will be necessary to remove deteriorated equipment on an existing transmission structure(Structure #2) and
replace another existing transmission structure (Structure #1). The two electric transmission structures
which require maintenance are associated with the existing M191 Line and are located just outside the
1 existing substation and adjacent to the North River and the MBTA corridor.
All work will be within previously disturbed and currently maintained portions of National Grid's facilities.
1 NEP is planning to perform this work in accordance with the provision of the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act(MGL 131-40)and local bylaw which allows for the maintenance of an existing and lawfully
located facility used in the service of the public to provide electric services without filing a Notice of Intent.
1 Appropriate Best Management Practices such as erosion control barriers will be implemented, as necessary,
to ensure there are no short or long term adverse effects to wetland resources as a result of this necessary
maintenance. The anticipated timeline to complete this work is still being formalized however it is expected
that work could take place between June 1 and November 30,2015.
1 If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact me at 781-953-1157 or Marc
Bergeron (VHB, Inc.) at 508-513-2703 or mbergeron@vhb.com otherwise the work will be completed as
1 presented herein.
Very truly yours,
1 Joshua Holden
Lead Environmental Scientist
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T:781-907-3648 ■ F:781-907-5719 ■ joshua.holden@nationalgdd.com ■ vmw.nationalgrid.com
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