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PETITION NO. 984 - BNE Energy, Inc. petition for a declaratory ruling that no Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need is required for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a 4.8 MW Wind Renewable Generating facility located on Winsted-Norfolk Road (Route 44), Colebrook, Connecticut.
DECISION - June 9, 2011
Decision Letters/Vote Record
Petition Filing 12/13/10
Volume II    (Exhibit F)     (Exhibit G)    (Exhibit H)
Volume III   (Exhibit I)      (Exhibit J)    (Exhibit K-M)
Parties and Intervenors
   Grant Party Status to: Villanova and Grant
   Intervenor Status under CEPA for:  Lawrence and Lemelin, Mows,
   Villanova, Zima and Grant
   Grouping of Parties: Stauffer, Lawrence and Lemelin, Mows,
   Zima and Grant, Villanova  
State Agency Comments
Town Comments
Interrogatories
Motions
Pre-Filed Material
Post-Hearing Materials
Development and Management Plan
BNE Responses to Set Two - 11/29/11:
Post-D&M Decision Materials
If you are interested in participating in this proceeding, click here for more information.
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