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BESICORP-EMPIRE
PROJECT Besicorp-Empire Power Project and Newsprint Project Deemed Complete On May 28, 2002, the Besicorp-Empire joint Article X/DEIS application was deemed complete in compliance with state regulations after review by the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) Board on Electric Generating Siting and the Environment (Siting Board), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Department of Health (DOH). This determination of completeness marks the beginning of the State's formal review process on both the 505 MW power project and the 100% recycled newsprint manufacturing facility project proposed to be constructed on the existing BASF site in the City of Rensselaer. The application, combined with the Supplemental filing on May 9, 2002, address all of the pertinent environmental and siting issues of both projects including air, water, transportation, visual, location and economic impacts. These projects will result in the effective reuse of an existing brownfield site where production ceased in December 2000. Each project brings substantial economic benefits to the region and together will create over 1,000 construction jobs and up to 275 full time positions. The power project facility will respond to the state's need for additional generating capacity to continue the process of retiring older facilities in New York with modern, clean and efficient generation and the newsprint project will provide additional recycling capability for New York. The Article X/DEIS application, including the Supplemental filing, for the Besicorp-Empire Project is available to the public at the following local libraries, and an abstract is on the company's website at www.besicorp.com. Rensselaer Public Library Albany Public Library North Greenbush Public Library Troy Public Library East Greenbush Community Library A copy of the application may also be inspected during normal business hours at the office of the New York State Public Service Commission, Three Empire Plaza, 14th Floor, Albany, NY 12223. Upcoming Public Acitivities August 27 & 28, 2002 - NYSDPS and NYSDEC Technical Conference and August 29th continuation of Issues Conference (times and locations to be announced). The Technical Conference will have the technical representatives of active parties posing questions on specific issues to technical representatives of the applicant. Availability Sessions; a company representative will be available at Rensselaer City Hall to take questions and provide information at the following times starting in September. 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Second Thursday of
each month Site Activities Recent Project Changes Citizen's Advisory Board Information How to reach us: Phone: (518) 465-6751 or (845) 335-7700 Mail: Besicorp-Empire Development Company, LLC 11 Second Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144 For detailed information regarding
the upcoming State Agency activities or NYSDPS website at www.dps.state.ny.us/besicorp.htm NYSDEC website at www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ohms/notices/index.htm#4
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