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The overall length of a particular route can be an indicator of the relative level of land use impacts. That is, generally the shorter the route, the less land is crossed and the fewer potential impacts would result. The total lengths of the alternative routes vary from approximately 32.7 miles for Alternative Route 2, to approximately 51.0 miles each for Alternative Routes 10 and 17. The route lengths reflect the direct or indirect pathway of each alternative route between the Project endpoints. The lengths of the alternative routes may also reflect the effort to parallel existing transmission lines, other existing linear features, apparent property boundaries, and the geographic diversity of the alternative routes. The approximate lengths for each of the alternative routes are presented in Table 4-1.

Impacts on Residential Areas

Typically, one of the rnost important measures of potential land use impacts is the number of habitable structures located near each alternative route. Based on direction provided by the Commission, habitable structure identification is included in the CCN filing. POWER determined the number of habitable structures located within 500 feet of each alternative route centerline and their distance from the centerline using GIS software, interpretation of aerial photography, and verification during reconnaissance surveys.

All 18 alternative routes have habitable structures located within 500 feet of their centerlines. The number of habitable structures located within 500 feet of each alternative route centerline ranges from 16 for Alternative Route 10, to 38 each for Alternative Routes 9 and 18. The numbers of habitable structures located within 500 feet of each alternative route centerline are presented in Table 4-1. Refer to Tables 5-2 through 5-19 located in Section 5.1 for detailed information on habitable structures for each alternative route. All known habitable structure locations are shown on Figure 5-1 (Appendix C).

Compatible ROW

Commission rules at 16 TAC § 25.101(b)(3)(B) require the Commission to consider whether new transmission line routes are within existing compatible ROWs and/or parallel to existing compatible ROWs, apparent property lines, other natural or cultural features. Criteria were used to evaluate compatible ROW utilization, length of route parallel and adjacent to existing transmission line ROW, length of route parallel to other existing linear ROWs, and length of route parallel to apparent property lines.

It should also be noted that if a link parallels more than one existing linear corridor, only one linear corridor was tabulated (e.g., a link parallels both an existing transmission line and a roadway, but it was only tabulated as paralleling the transmission line).

None of the alternative routes are proposed to utilize existing transmission line ROW. The alternative routes with lengths paralleling existing transmission line ROW range from 0.3 mile for Alternative Route 13, to 6.5 miles for Alternative Route 18. The lengths parallel and adjacent to existing transmission line ROW for each of the alternative routes are presented in Table 4-1.

The alternative routes with lengths paralleling other existing compatible ROW, including highways, roads, and railways (excluding pipelines) range from approximately 13.1 miles for Alternative Route

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3, to approximately 36.5 miles for Alternative Route 8. The lengths paralleling other existing compatible ROW for each of the alternative routes are presented in Table 4-1.

The alternative routes were developed to parallel apparent property boundaries or other natural or cultural features to the extent feasible in the absence of other existing compatible ROW. The route lengths paralleling apparent property lines (or other natural or cultural features) range from approximately 3.5 miles for Alternative Route 5, to approximately 12.0 miles each for Alternative Routes 10 and 17. The lengths paralleling apparent property boundaries (or other natural or cultural features) for each of the alternative routes are presented in Table 4-1.

Typically, a more representative account for the consideration of whether new transmission line routes are parallel to existing compatible ROWs, apparent property lines, or other natural or cultural features (not including pipelines) is demonstrated with the percentage of each total route length parallel to any of these features. These percentages can be calculated for each alternative route by adding up the total length parallel to existing transmission lines, other existing ROW, and apparent property lines and then dividing the result by the total length of the alternative route. All the alternative routes parallel existing linear features for some portion of their lengths. The percentage of the alternative routes paralleling existing linear features ranges from approximately 84 percent for Alternative Route 4, to approximately 93 percent for Alternative Route 12.

Impacts on Aciriculture

Impacts to agricultural land uses can generally be ranked by degree of potential impact, with the least potential impact occurring in areas where cultivation is not the primary use (pasture/rangeland), followed by cultivated croplands. The use of cultivated cropland and pasture/rangeland can typically be continued within the ROW following construction.

Most of the alternative routes cross lengths of cropland areas not irrigated by traveling systems; however, due to the relatively small area directly affected (beneath the structure foundations), and the short-term duration of construction activities at any one location, impacts are limited to a small loss of production area associated with the structures and temporary impacts related to construction. Alternative route lengths crossing cropland areas not irrigated by traveling systems; range from approximately 18.6 miles for Alternative Route 1, to approximately 33.3 miles for Alternative Route 13. The lengths of each of the alternative routes crossing croplands not irrigated by traveling systems are presented in Table 4-1.

All the alternative routes cross land with known rolling or pivot type mobile irrigation systems; however, the alternative routes were developed in these areas along field edges in order to span the arc of the mobile systems with minimal impact to the systems and land use. Therefore, no significant impacts to the mobile irrigation systems are anticipated. Alternative route lengths crossing land with known rolling or pivot type mobile irrigation systems range from approximately 1.8 miles for Alternative Route 2, to approximately 6.2 miles for Alternative Route 6. The lengths of each of the alternative routes crossing land with known rolling or pivot type mobile irrigation systems are presented in Table 4-1.

All the alternative routes cross lengths of pasture/rangeland (including CRP lands); however, because the ROW for this Project will not be fenced or otherwise separated from adjacent lands, no significant long-term displacement of farming or grazing activities is anticipated. Alternative route lengths crossing pasture/rangeland areas range from approximately 8.8 miles for Alternative Route 3, to approximately 18.7 miles for Alternative Route 9. The lengths of each of the alternative routes crossing pasture/rangeland are presented in Table 4-1.

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Impacts on Oil and Gas Facilities

Oil and gas wells and associated treatment facilities and pipelines were identified within the study area using 2015 RRC data layers, aerial photo interpretation, and GIS software generated measurements. In some instances, the set-back distance was reduced due to the need to traverse a particular area to connect the Project endpoints while also considering other existing constraints in the area. There are no existing known oil and gas wells within 200 feet of the ROW centerline and no length of any alternative routes is parallel to pipeline ROW.

The number of known transmission pipelines crossed by each alternative route ranges from approximately 10 each for Alternative Routes 9, 14, and 15, to approximately 16 for Alternative Route 6. The numbers of pipeline crossings for each of the alternative routes are presented in Table 4-1. Pipelines that are crossed by the alternative route approved by the Commission will be indicated on engineering drawings and flagged in the field prior to construction. Sharyland will coordinate with pipeline companies during transmission line construction and operation for continued safe operation of potentially-affected oil and gas facilities.

Impacts on Transportation, Aviation, and Utility Features

Transportation

Potential impacts to transportation could include temporary disruption of traffic or conflicts with future proposed roadways and/or utility improvements. Traffic disruptions would include those associated with the movement of equipment and materials to the ROW, and slightly increased traffic flow and/or periodic congestion during the construction phase of the proposed Project. In the rural portions of the study area, these impacts are typically considered minor and temporary. In the developed portions of the study area, the temporary impacts to traffic flow can be significant during construction, and Sharyland will coordinate with TxDOT, county, and local agencies in control of the impacted roadways to address these traffic flow impacts during the construction phase of the Project.

The number of IHs, US Hwys, and SHs crossed by the alternative routes range from seven each for Alternative Routes 4, 12, 13, and 16, to eight each for the remaining 14 alternative routes. The number of FM roads crossed by each alternative route range from five for Alternative Route 12, to 12 for Alternative Route 7. As mentioned above, Sharyland would be required to obtain road-crossing permits from TxDOT for any crossing of state-maintained roadways. The numbers of IHs, US Hwys, SHs, and FM road crossings for each of the alternative routes are presented in Table 4-1.

Aviation

The proposed transmission line is not anticipated to have significant effects on aviation operations within the study area.

Two public-use or military FAA registered airports were identified within 20,000 feet of the centerlines of the alternative routes, Abernathy Municipal Airport (closed indefinitely) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. Alternative Route 1 has both public FAA registered airports with one runway more than 3,200 feet in length located within 20,000 feet of the centerline, while the remaining 17 alternative routes have only one.

None of the alternative routes have a FAA registered airport with no runway more than 3,200 feet in length located within 10,000 feet of the centerline.

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There are no public-use or private-use heliports identified within 5,000 feet of any of the alternative routes. Following Commission approval of a route for the proposed transmission line, Sharyland will make a final determination of the need for any FAA notifications, based on specific route location and structure design.

One known active private airstrip not subject to 14 CFR Part 77.9 notification requirements was identified within 10,000 feet of Alternative Routes 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 each. None of the remaining alternative routes are within 10,000 feet of a private airstrip.

The number of airports, airstrips, and heliports for each of the alternative routes are presented in Tables 4-1 and 4-3. The distance for each airport/airstrip/heliport from the nearest segment was measured using GIS and aerial photography interpretation. All airport/airstrip/heliport locations within the vicinity of the alternative routes are shown on Figure 5-1 (Appendix C).

TABLE 4-3 AIRSTRIP RUNWAY LOCATIONS 7,

, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Abemathy Municipal Airport 2007 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 4,000 Yes (Closed Indefinitely) 16, 17, 18 2009 Private Airstrip 2 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 NA NA Lubbock Preston Smith International 2010 1 8,003 No Airport (FAA Public) IFAA 2017; POWER aerial photo and USGS interpretation. 2POWER aerial photo and USGS interpretation considering elevation information obtained from USGS topographic maps and a typical transmission structure height of 130 feet

Utility Features

Utility features, including existing electrical transmission lines, distribution lines, and water wells are crossed by all of the alternative routes. If these utility features are crossed by or are in close proximity to the alternative route centerline approved by the Commission, Sharyland will coordinate with the appropriate entities as required to ensure safety and the continued use of the existing services provided by these utility features.

Several existing electric transmission lines were identified within the study area. The number of existing transmission lines crossed by the alternative routes range from 11 each for Alternative Routes 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 17, to approximately 18 each for Alternative Routes 2 and 3. The number of transmission line crossings for each of the alternative routes is presented in Table 4-1.

Each of the 18 alternative routes has two water aqueduct crossings. The number aqueduct crossings of each alternative route are presented in Table 4-1.

The number of water wells located within 200 feet of each alternative route centerline range from 12 for Alternative Route 1, to 37 each for Alternative Routes 15, 16, and 17. The number of water wells located within 200 feet of each alternative route centerline is presented in Table 4-1.

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Impacts on Electronic Communication Facilities

None of the alternative routes would have a significant impact on electronic communication facilities or operations in the study area. One commercial AM radio tower was identified within 10,000 feet of each of the 18 alternative route centerlines. The number of FM radio transmitter, microwave tower and/or other electronic installations identified within 2,000 feet of the alternative routes range from zero (0) for Alternative Routes 14 and 15, to five for Alternative Route 2.

The number of AM radio towers located within 10,000 feet and FM radio transmitter, microwave tower and/or other electronic installations located within 2,000 feet for each of the alternative routes are presented in Tables 4-1 and 4-4. The distance for each electronic communication facility from the nearest segment was measured using GIS and aerial photography interpretation. All known electronic communication facility locations within the vicinity of the alternative routes are shown on Figure 5-1 (Appendix C).

TABLE 4-4 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 1001 Other electronic installation 1 12 1,200 1002 Other electronic installation 2 1,2 870 1003 Other electronic installation 3 2,3, 4, 6,11 343 1004 Other electronic installation 4 (KRBL) 6, 7, 8,10,11,13, 16, 17 594 1005 Other electronic installation 5 5, 12, 18 1,815 1006 Other electronic installation 6 10, 11, 17 1,378 1007 Other electronic installation 7 2, 3, 9, 227 1008 Other electronic installation 8 2, 3, 9, 13, 16 143 *POWER aerial photo and USGS interpretation; FCC 2018.

Impacts on Conservation Easements

As discussed in Section 2.2.1, other than lands enrolled in CRP, no conservation easement areas within the study area were identified, based on a review of the NCED, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), TLC, and other non-governmental land trust groups. CRP lands are common throughout the study area and are generally not a constraint in approval or construction of a transmission line. Generally, only the relatively small area where a structure is located would be converted and taken out of CRP. Any costs to the landowner must repay for converted lands are addressed during easement acquisition. Lands that may be currently enrolled in CRP would be included in the length or ROW through pasture/rangeland (including CRP lands) criterion. The proposed Project is not anticipated to have a significant impact on lands with known conservation easements or lands enrolled in CRP.

4.1.2 Impacts on Socioeconomics

Construction and operation of the proposed transmission line is not anticipated to result in a significant change in the population or employment rate within the study area. For this Project, some

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4.2 Impacts on Parks and Recreation Areas

Potential impacts to parks and/or recreation areas include the disruption or preemption of recreation activities. There are no parks and/or recreation areas crossed by any of the alternative route centerlines. However, there is one park and/or recreation located within 1,000 feet of Alternative Routes 7, 10, 13, 16, and 17. The TPWD Dove Lease #2498 (Map ID 3001) is approximately 104 feet from the nearest alternative route. No impacts to the use or enjoyment of the parks and/or recreation facilities located within the study area are anticipated from the construction of any of the alternative routes.

4.3 Impacts on Historical (Cultural Resource) and Aesthetic Values

Methods for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating impacts to cultural resources have been established for federal projects or permitting actions, primarily for purposes of compliance with the NHPA. Similar methods are often used when considering cultural resources affected by state- regulated actions. In either case, this process generally involves: (1) identifying significant (i.e., national or state-designated) cultural resources within 1,000 feet of the centerline of each alternative route; (2) determining the potential impacts of the Project on those resources; and (3) implementing, where appropriate, measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate those impacts.

Impacts associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines can affect cultural resources either directly or indirectly. Construction activities associated with any proposed project can potentially adversely impact cultural resources if those activities alter the integrity of key characteristics that contribute to a property's significance as defined by the standards of the NRHP or the Texas State Antiquities Code. These characteristics might include location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, or association for architectural and engineering resources or information potential for archeological resources.

4.3.1 Direct Impacts

Direct impacts are those effects that physically alter the integrity of key aspects or qualities that define the historical significance of the resource. Typically, direct impacts are caused by the actual construction of the line or through increased vehicular traffic during the construction phase.

4.3.2 Indirect Impacts

Indirect impacts include those effects caused by the Project that are farther removed in distance or that occur later in time but are reasonably foreseeable. These indirect impacts might include introduction of visual or audible elements that are out of character with the resource or its setting. Indirect impacts might also occur as a result of alterations in the pattern of land use, changes in

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4.3.3 Mitigation

Mitigation for direct and indirect impacts to cultural resources may be achieved, where appropriate, by avoidance through Project redesign. Additional mitigation measures for direct impacts may include implementing a program for data recovery excavations if an archeological site cannot be avoided. Indirect impacts on historical properties and landscapes can be lessened through careful design and landscaping considerations, such as using vegetation screens or berms where practicable. Additionally, relocation might be possible for some historic structures.

4.3.4 Summary of Cultural Resource Impacts

The distance of each recorded archeological site, NRHP property, and cemetery located within 1,000 feet from the nearest route was measured using GIS software and aerial photography interpretation. One archeological site, 41LU127, is recorded approximately 172 feet from Alternative Routes 1, 2, 3, and 4 centerlines. Site 41LU127 is a scatter of historic trash, and an ash stain likely resulting from burning trash piles. Although it has not been formally assessed for listing on the NRHP, it is judged by those who recorded the site to be ineligible for listing on the NRHP. Neither of the cemeteries recorded within 1,000 feet of the alternative routes are crossed by the routes. The Idalou Cemetery is approximately 288 feet from the centerlines of Alternative Routes 9, 12, and 16; and the Becton Cemetery approximately 138 feet from the centerlines of Alternative Routes 9 and 12. No NRHP- listed or eligible archeological sites or built resource are within 1,000 feet of Project alternative route centerlines, nor are any crossed by the proposed alternative routes.

Because a cultural resource survey has not been conducted for most of the alternative routes, additional cultural resources sites that have not yet been recorded or evaluated might also exist within these corridors. Consequently, the potential of impacting undiscovered cultural resources exists along many of the alternative routes. To assess this potential, high probability areas (HPAs) for additional, unrecorded prehistoric resources were identified by a professional archeologist by reviewing aerial, soil, and topographic maps. Topography, availability of water and other natural resources are all taken into consideration to determine HPAs, as well as the effects of geologic processes on archeological deposits. Sites located in the area are most often found clustered around, or in close proximity to, natural sources of water, particularly near draws (Buchanan 1995). HPAs for prehistoric sites were identified near streams, playas, level terraces overlooking stream channels, and previously recorded archeological sites.

All the Project alternative routes cross HPAs for prehistoric cultural resources. HPAs crossed by the alternative routes were identified near playas, the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River, and Crawfish Draw. Alternative Routes 3, 4, and 2 cross the least amount of HPA, with 6.0, 6.4, and 7.4 miles of HPA, respectively. Alternative Routes 8, 16, and 17 cross the most HPA, with 14.2, 14.9, and 15.0 miles of HPA crossed, respectively. Alternative route lengths across HPA areas are shown in Table 4-1.

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4.3.5 Impacts on Aesthetic Values

Aesthetic impacts, or impacts to visual resources, exist when the ROW, lines and/or structures of a transmission line system create an intrusion into, or substantially alter the character of, the existing view. The significance of the impact is directly related to the quality of the view, as is the case for natural scenic areas, or to the importance of the existing setting in the use and/or enjoyment of an area, as is the case for valued community resources and recreational areas.

Construction of the proposed transmission line could have both temporary and permanent aesthetic impacts. Temporary impacts would include views of the actual assembly and erection of the tower structures. If wooded areas are cleared, the brush and wood debris could have an additional negative temporary impact on the local visual environment. Permanent impacts from the Project would involve the views of the cleared ROW, tower structures, and lines from public viewpoints including roadways, recreational areas, and scenic overlooks.

Since no designated landscapes protected from most forms of development or legislation were identified within the study area, potential visibility impacts were evaluated by estimating the length of each alternative route that would fall within the foreground visual zones (one-half mile with unobstructed views) of major highways, FM roads, and parks or recreational areas. There are two parks/recreational areas located within one-half mile of the alternative routes. These include TPWD Public Hunting areas. The alternative route lengths within the foreground visual zone of IHs, US Hwys, SHs, and FM roads were tabulated and are discussed below.

All the alternative routes have some length located within the foreground visual zone of IHs, US Hwys, and SHs. Alternative Route 16 has the longest length of ROW within the foreground visual zone of IHs, US Hwys, and SHs, with approximately 6.4 miles, followed by Alternative Route 9 with approximately 4.7 miles. Alternative Routes 4 and 13 include approximately 3.3 miles; Alternative Routes 2 and 3 include approximately 3.9 miles each followed by Alternative Route 1 with approximately 2.5 miles. The remaining alternative routes have the least, each with approximately 2.2 miles.

The alternative routes have some portion of the routes located within the foreground visual zone of FM roads. Alternative Route 7 has the longest length of ROW within the foreground visual zone of FM roads, with approximately 20.9 miles, followed by Alternative Route 16 with approximately 19.6 miles. Alternative Route,12 has the least, with approximately 7.0 miles, followed by Alternative Route 14 with approximately 8.3 miles. A summary of the lengths for each of the alternative routes within the foreground visual zone of IHs, US Hwys, and SHs and FM roads is presented in Table 4-1.

Five alternative routes have an estimated length of ROW within foreground visual zone of parks and/or recreational areas. Alternative Routes 7, 10, 16, and 17 have approximately 1.5 miles, and Alternative Route 13 has approximately 2.0 miles feet within the estimated foreground visual zone of TPWD Idalou Public Hunting Area (#2498).

Overall, the rural landscape throughout the study area is primarily characterized by cultivated lands with mobile irrigation systems. The residential and agricultural developments within the study area have already impacted the aesthetic quality within the region from public viewpoints. The construction of any of the alternative routes is not anticipated to significantly impact the aesthetic quality of the landscape.

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4.4 Impacts on Environmental Integrity

4.4.1 Impacts on Physiography and Geology

Construction of the proposed transmission line is not anticipated to have any significant adverse effects on the physiographic or geologic features and resources of the study area. Erection of the structures will require the excavation and/or minor disturbance of small quantities of near-surface materials but should have no measurable impacts on the geologic resources or features along the route. No geologic hazards are anticipated to be created by the Project.

4.4.2 Impacts on Soils

Activities associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical transmission lines typically do not adversely impact soils when appropriate mitigation measures are implemented during the construction phase. Potential impacts to soils include erosion, compaction, and the conversion of prime farmland soils.

The highest risk for soil erosion and compaction is primarily associated with the construction phase of a project. In accordance with Sharyland's standard construction practices, ROW clearing of woody vegetation including trees, brush, and undergrowth will be conducted within the primary ROW area. Areas where vegetation is removed have the highest potential for soil erosion, and the use of heavy equipment on the cleared ROW creates the greatest potential for soil compaction. Prior to construction, Sharyland will develop a SWPPP as needed to minimize potential impacts associated with soil erosion, compaction, and sedimentation of the ROW. Implementation of this plan will incorporate temporary and permanent BMPs to minimize soil erosion on the ROW during significant rainfall events. The SWPPP will also establish the criteria for re-vegetation and mitigating soil compaction to ensure adequate soil stabilization during the construction and post-construction phases.

During construction, the native herbaceous layer of vegetation will be maintained to the extent practicable. Denuded areas with a high erosion potential, including steep slopes and areas with shallow topsoil, might require seeding and/or implementation of permanent BMPs (e.g., soil berms or interceptor slopes) to stabilize disturbed areas and minimize soil erosion potential during the post- construction phase. The ROW will be inspected prior to and during construction to ensure that potential high-erosion areas are identified and appropriate BMPs are implemented and maintained. The ROW will be inspected post-construction to identify areas where erosion control measures will need to be in place to assist in soil stabilization.

The Project crosses areas designated as prime farmland soils, however; the USDA-NRCS does not consider the limited area of direct impact associated with these structures to be a significant conversion of these soils, and most of the ROW would be available for agricultural use once construction of the transmission line is completed. No significant conversions of prime or state important soils are anticipated by the Project.

4.4.3 Impacts on Water Resources

Impacts on Surface Water

Each alternative route would cross ephemeral streams, draws, and playas. These surface waters will often attract wildlife and can also support a fishery if they maintain a perennial characteristic.

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Sharyland proposes to span all surface waters crossed by any of the alternative routes. Structure locations would be outside of the ordinary high-water marks for spanned surface waters. Hand-cutting of woody vegetation within the ordinary high-water marks would be implemented, where practical, and limited to the removal of woody vegetation as necessary to meet conductor to ground clearances. The shorter understory and herbaceous layers of vegetation would remain, where allowable, and BMPs would be implemented in accordance with the SWPPP to reduce the potential for sedimentation outside of the ROW.

The lengths of open water crossings, lengths parallel with streams, and the number of streams crossed by each alternative route are presented in Table 4-1. The alternative route lengths crossing open waters (lakes, and ponds) range from approximately 0.01 mile for Alternative Routes 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, to approximately 0.04 mile for Alternative Route 13. The open water crossings for these routes do not exceed the typical span length of the transmission line. Because Sharyland proposes to span these features, no significant impacts are anticipated to these resources.

None of the alternative routes have any length of ROW parallel (within 100 feet) to streams or rivers.

The number of stream (draw) and/or /river crossings range from one for Alternative Routes 4, 12, 13, and 16, to two for the remaining 14 routes. Most of these streams are ephemeral in nature and since all surface waters are proposed to be spanned and a SWPPP will be implemented during construction, no significant impacts are anticipated to surface water integrity or water quality.

Impacts on Ground Water

The construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed transmission line are not anticipated to adversely affect groundwater resources within the study area, though potential fuel and/or chemical spills during the construction process could potentially impact both surface water and groundwater resources. Thus, standard operating procedures and spill response specifications relating to petroleum product storage, refueling, and maintenance activities of equipment are provided as a component of the SWPPP to avoid and minimize potential contamination to water resources. Sharyland will take all necessary and available precautions to avoid and minimize the occurrence of such spills, and any remedial and disposal activities associated with any accidental spills will be in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Impacts on Floodplains

All 18 alternative routes cross FEMA mapped 100-year floodplains. The length of route across mapped 100-year floodplains ranges from 2.3 miles for Alternative Route 1, to 6.0 miles for Alternative Route 11. No construction activities are anticipated that would significantly impede the flow of water within watersheds. Engineering design should alleviate the potential of construction activities to adversely impact flood channels and proper structure placement would minimize any flow impedance during a major flood event. The construction of the transmission line is not likely to significantly impact the overall function of a floodplain, or adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties. Sharyland will coordinate with the county floodplain administrators as necessary.

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4.4.4 Impacts on Ecological Resources

Impacts on Vegetation

Potential impacts to vegetation would result from clearing the ROW of woody vegetation and/or herbaceous vegetation. These activities facilitate ROW access for structure construction, line stringing, and future maintenance activities of the proposed transmission line. Impacts to vegetation would be limited to the ROW. Woody vegetation removal within the ROW would be required if present. ROW clearing activities will be completed while minimizing the impacts to existing groundcover vegetation when practical. Mowing and/or shredding of herbaceous vegetation may be required within grasslands/pasturelands. Future ROW maintenance activities may include periodic mowing and/or herbicide applications to maintain the herbaceous vegetation layer within the ROW.

The lengths of each route crossing upland woodlands potentially requiring woody vegetation removal were calculated after delineating upland and bottom/land riparian woodlands based on aerial imagery, NWI wetland data, and NHD stream data. The lengths of the alternative routes crossing upland woodlands range from approximately 0.0 (zero) mile for Alternative Routes 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 17, to approximately 0.04 mile for Alternative Routes 1, 2, 3, and 4. The length of the alternative routes crossing bottomland/riparian woodlands ranges from approximately 0.1 mile for Alternative Routes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, and 18, to approximately 0.4 mile for Route 16. The lengths of each alternative route riparian and mesquite brushland are provided in Table 4-1.

Clearing of trees and shrubs or herbaceous cover may cause a degree of habitat fragmentation. The magnitude of habitat fragmentation is minimized by paralleling an existing linear feature such as a transmission line, roadway, or railway. During the route development process, consideration was given to maximize the length of the route parallel to existing linear corridors to minimize impact to or avoid woodland areas. Clearing would occur only where necessary to provide access, work space and future maintenance access to the ROW.

Impacts on Wetlands

Wetlands serve as habitat to a number of species and are often used as migration corridors for wildlife. Removal of vegetation within wetlands increases the potential for erosion and sedimentation, which can be detrimental to downstream plant communities and aquatic life. Removal of woody vegetation within any wetlands crossed may be conducted by using hand-clearing methods to avoid disturbance of the soil profile and to preserve the herbaceous vegetation layer. Additionally, mitigation measures can be implemented during construction activities to further avoid and/or minimize potential impacts to wetlands. NWI mapped wetland areas in the study area are typically restricted to playa lakes, small palustrine unconsolidated substrate ponds, and natural depressions. These areas would be spanned with temporary impacts limited to accessing each structure during construction. Impact minimization measures (e.g., timber matting, access road minimization) can be implemented to reduce temporary impacts if avoidance is not practical.

The temporary and/or permanent placement of fill material within jurisdictional surface waters and associated wetlands requires a permit from the USACE under Section 404 of the CWA. Streams crossed within the study area may be subject to regulation under Section 404 of the CWA and these have been avoided where practical, and the placement of fill material may be avoided through spanning. Therefore, a Section 404 permit is not anticipated for the Project. Prior to construction, an assessment of the Commission approved route would be completed to determine if there would be

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All 18 of the alternative routes cross USFWS NWI mapped wetlands and/or playa lakes, as shown in Table 4-1. The lengths of the alternative routes crossing NWI mapped wetlands and/or playa lakes range from approximately 0.7 mile for Alternative Route 1, to approximately 1.9 mile for Alternative Routes 10 and 11. Sharyland proposes to span jurisdictional or non-jurisdictional wetland features where practical. Sharyland proposes to implement BMPs as a component of its SWPPP to prevent off-ROW sedimentation and degradation of any wetland areas. If emergent wetland areas are traversed by equipment, matting can be used to minimize the potential temporary impacts. With Sharyland's use of these impact avoidance and minimization measures, the approved route is not anticipated to have a significant impact on jurisdictional or non-jurisdictional wetlands.

Impacts on Wildlife and Fisheries

The primary impacts of construction activities on terrestrial wildlife species are typically associated with temporary disturbances from construction activities and with the removal of vegetation (habitat modification/fragmentation). Increased noise and equipment movement during construction may temporarily displace mobile wildlife species from the immediate workspace area. These impacts are considered short-term and normal wildlife movements would be expected to resume after construction is completed. Potential long-term impacts include those resulting from habitat modifications and/or fragmentation. During the routing process, POWER attempted to minimize potential habitat fragmentation by paralleling existing linear features and avoiding paralleling streams to the extent feasible.

Construction activities may impact small, immobile, or fossorial (living underground) animal species. Impacts to these species may occur due to equipment or vehicular movement on the ROW by direct impact or due to the compaction of the soil if the species is fossorial. Potential impacts of this type are not typically considered significant and are not likely to have an adverse effect on any species population dynamics.

Based on aerial photograph and TXNDD (2018) data, field reconnaissance data, and review of aerial imagery, prairie dog colonies occur within the study area. The lengths of the alternative routes crossing known prairie dog towns range from approximately 0.1 mile for Alternative Route 3, to approximately 5.2 miles for Alternative Route 8. Sharyland may complete a pedestrian survey of the Commission-approved route to identify these features and will implement impact minimization measures as necessary.

If ROW clearing occurs during bird nesting season, potential impacts could occur within the ROW area related to migratory bird eggs and/or nestlings. Increases in noise and equipment activity levels during construction could also potentially disturb breeding or other activities of bird species nesting in areas adjacent to the ROW. Sharyland proposes to complete all ROW clearing and construction activities in compliance with the MBTA to avoid or minimize potential impacts.

Transmission lines can also present additional hazards to birds due to electrocutions and/or collisions. Measures can be implemented to minimize this risk with transmission line engineering designs. The electrocution risk to birds should not be significant since the engineering design distance between conductors, conductor to structure, or conductor to ground wire for the proposed transmission line is greater than the wingspan of any bird potentially within the area (i.e., greater than eight feet). While the conductors are typically thick enough to be seen and avoided by birds in flight, the OPGW wire is thinner and can present a risk for avian collision. This risk can be minimized by installing bird flight

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Potential impacts to aquatic systems would include effects of erosion, siltation, and sedimentation. Clearing the ROW of vegetation might result in increased suspended solids in the surface waters traversed by the transmission line. Increases in suspended solids might adversely affect aquatic organisms that require relatively clear water for foraging and/or reproduction. Physical aquatic habitat loss or alteration could result wherever riparian vegetation is removed and temporary crossings required for access roads. Increased levels of siltation or sedimentation might also potentially impact downstream areas, primarily affecting filter feeding benthic and other aquatic invertebrates.

To avoid or minimize these impacts, Sharyland proposes to span all surface waters where practical. Additionally, the implementation of a SWPPP and BMPs will also minimize potential impacts. Therefore, no significant adverse impacts are anticipated to any aquatic habitats crossed or located adjacent to the ROW for the transmission line.

Construction of the proposed transmission line is not anticipated to have direct adverse impacts to wildlife and fisheries within the study area. Direct impacts would be associated with the loss or modification of habitat which is reflected in the vegetation analysis discussed above. Habitat fragmentation was minimized by paralleling existing linear features to the extent feasible. While highly mobile animals might be temporarily displaced from habitats near the ROW during the construction phase, normal movement patterns should return after Project construction is complete. Implementation of a SWPPP utilizing BMPs will minimize potential impacts to aquatic habitats and aquatic species; such as fish and mollusks.

Impacts on Threatened and Endangered Species

To determine potential impacts to threatened or endangered species, POWER reviewed several sources of information. Known element occurrence data for the study area was obtained from the TXNDD and comments were received from TPWD (Appendix A). Current county listings for federal- and state-listed threatened and endangered species and USFWS designated critical habitat locations were included in the review. POWER also utilized several published sources to review life histories and habitat requirements of listed species as previously discussed in Section 2.5.4.

No federal- or state-listed threatened or endangered plant species were listed for the Project counties (TPWD 2018c; USFWS 2018b). Therefore, the construction of any of these alternative routes not anticipated to have any adverse impacts any threatened or endangered plant species.

None the alternative routes cross known habitat or designated critical habitat for any federally-listed animal species (USFWS 2018b). Review of the TXNDD (2018) data did not indicate any previous occurrences of any federally listed species or state listed species within the study area. If any potential suitable habitat for federally-listed threatened or endangered species is identified during a field survey of the Commission approved route, Sharyland will further coordinate with the USFWS and TPWD to determine avoidance or mitigation strategies.

Bald eagles may occur within the study area as rare nesting migrants or winter visitors and are usually associated with mature trees near large bodies of water. If during further biological surveys and/or construction activities, any bald eagle roost or nest trees are identified within the vicinity of the Project, Sharyland will refer to the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to avoid and minimize harm and disturbance of bald eagles as recommended by the USFWS.

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State- and federally-listed avian migrant species such as the peregrine falcon, interior least tern, piping plover, red knot, white-faced ibis, and whooping crane are not anticipated to occur within the study area, except as rare non-breeding migrants. These seasonal habitats may be spanned or avoided entirely; the proposed Project is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts to these species.

The Texas homed lizard may be subject to minor temporary disturbance during construction activities if the species is present. If this species is observed during construction activities, it will be allowed to leave the ROW on its own accord or be relocated by a TPWD permitted individual. The construction of a transmission line does not include activities associated with collecting, hooking, hunting, netting, shooting, or snaring by any means or device and does not include an attempt to conduct such activities. Therefore, "take of state-listed species as defined in Section 1.01(5) of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, is not anticipated by this Project.

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5.0 ROUTE EVALUATION

The purpose of this study was to delineate and evaluate alternative routes for Sharyland's proposed 345 kV transmission line that would connect the existing Abernathy Station to a new proposed 345 kV yard adjacent to the existing 115 kV Wadsworth Station. POWER completed an environmental analysis of 18 primary alternative routes (Section 4.0), the results of which are shown in Table 4-1. The environmental evaluation was a comparison of the alternative routes strictly from an environmental standpoint (i.e., land use, aesthetics, ecology, and cultural resources) based upon measurement of the environmental criteria (Table 2-1) and the consensus opinion of POWER's group of evaluators. POWER used this information to evaluate and rank the alternative routes and to recommend an alternative route that provides the best balance between land use, aesthetic, ecological, and cultural resource factors. Sharyland considered this information along with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational factors, cost estimates, and comments from agencies and the public, to identify a route that best addresses the requirements of applicable portions of PURA and the Commission Substantive Rules. POWER's evaluation is discussed below.

5.1 POWER's Environmental Evaluation

POWER used a consensus process to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the alternative routes. POWER professionals with expertise in different environmental disciplines (land use, ecology, and cultural resources), as well as POWER's Project Manager, evaluated all the alternative routes based on the environmental conditions present along each route. This evaluation was based on the evaluation criteria, comments received from the public, and local, state, and federal agencies, and field reconnaissance of the study area. Each POWER technical expert independently analyzed the routes and the environmental data presented in Table 4-1 and then independently ranked the routes with respect to potential impacts within each technical expert's respective discipline. The evaluators each ranked the alternatives from 1st to 18th (with 1 st having the least potential impact and 18th the greatest potential impact). The results of these rankings are summarized in Table 5-1. The evaluators then met as a group and discussed their independent results. The group determined the relationship and relative sensitivity among the major land use, ecological, and cultural resource factors. The evaluators agreed that all 18 alternative routes were viable and acceptable from an overall land use, aesthetic, ecology, and cultural resource perspective. The group then ranked the alternative routes based strictly from the standpoint of land use, aesthetics, ecology, and cultural resources.

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TABLE 5-1 POWER'S ENVIRONMENTAL RANKING OF THE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES , • MOW Cultural Land Use Ecology Project Alternative Route Resources Consensus Specialist Specialist Manager Specialist Route 1 1st 3rd 1st 1 st 1st Route 2 2nd 1st 4th 21d 2nd Route 3 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd Route 4 4th 4th 2nd 4th 4th Route 5 5th 6th 7th 6th 6th Route 6 14th 12th 14th 13th 13th Route 7 12th 11 th 13th 1 1 th 1 1 th Route 8 13th 13th 12th 12th 12th Route 9 7th 8th 16th 8th 8th Route 10 17th 18th llth 17th 18th Route 11 11 th 17th 18th 14th 14th Route 12 10th 10th 15th 0th 1 Oth Route 13 15th 14th 5th 15th 15th Route 14 8th 5th 1 Oth 5th 5th Route 15 9th 9th 9th 10th 9th Route 16 16th 15th 8th 18th 17th Route 17 18th 16th 17th 16th 16th Route 18 6th 7th 6th 7th 7th

The land use evaluation placed the greatest importance on the number of habitable structures within 500 feet of the ROW centerline, the overall length of the route, length through irrigated croplands, and length paralleling other existing compatible ROW. The land use specialist ranked Alternative Route 1 as having the least potential land use impact and Alternative Route 17 as having the greatest potential land use impact.

The ecology evaluation was based primarily on potential impacts to NWI mapped wetlands and playa lakes, length of ROW across known prairie dog towns, overall length of route, and length paralleling other existing compatible ROW and existing linear features to reduce habitat fragmentation. The ecologist ranked Alternative Route 2 as having the least potential ecological impact and Alternative Route 10 as having the most potential ecological impact.

The cultural resources evaluation was based primarily on the number of recorded sites crossed by the alternative routes and the total length of HPA crossed by the alternative routes. The number of recorded historic or prehistoric sites within 1,000 feet of ROW centerline and the number of NRHP- listed or -determined eligible sites within 1,000 feet of the ROW centerline were also considered when evaluating the routes. It is not anticipated that any recorded cultural resources will be impacted by the alternative routes. The cultural resources specialist ranked Alternative Route 1 as having the least potential cultural resource impact and Alternative Route 1 1 as having the most potential cultural resource impact.

The POWER Project Manager also ranked the alternative routes, considering all evaluation criteria. Given the nature of the study area, proximity to habitable structures, paralleling of existing ROW/apparent property lines, the overall length of the alternative route, as well as the length of ROW across croplands, number of water wells, and number of airstrips within proximity to the alternative routes were considered key factors. Potential impact avoidance and minimization

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Based on group discussion of the relative value and importance of each set of criteria (land use, ecology, and cultural resources) for this specific Project, it was the consensus of the group of POWER evaluators that the overall length of each alternative route, the number of habitable structures within 500 feet of each ROW centerline, overall length of the alternative route, percentage of each alternative route paralleling compatible ROWs, and length crossing cropland would be the key factors in their selection of the recommended route and ranking of the remaining alternative routes.

Based on these criteria, the group selected Alternative Route 1 as the alternative route that best balances land use, aesthetic, ecological, and cultural resource factors, and then agreed on ranking the remaining alternative routes. The next top five alternative routes include, Alternative Routes 2, 3, 4, 14, and 5 (in order of preference), were determined to have the least potential cumulative impacts. All the alternative routes are considered viable, acceptable routes that are also geographically diverse.

POWER's recommendation of Alternative Route 1 as the route that best balances the routing criteria related to land use, aesthetics, ecology, and cultural resources, is supported by the following evaluation criteria. Alternative Route 1:

• Is the second shortest alternative route, at 32.9 miles. • Has the fewest newly affected habitable structures within 500 feet of route centerline, with 14. • Does not cross or come within 1,000 feet of any parks and/or recreational areas. • Has the least length of route through cropland, with approximately 18.6 miles. • Has the fifth shortest length of route through land irrigated by traveling systems (rolling or pivot type), with approximately 2.6 miles. • Parallels existing transmission line ROW, existing compatible ROW, and apparent property lines for approximately 86 percent of its total length. • Has no cemeteries within 1,000 feet of the route centerline. • Has no private airstrips within 10,000 feet of the route centerline. • Has the fewest existing water wells within 200 feet of the route centerline, at 12. • Tied with eleven other routes for the least length across bottomland and/or riparian woodlands, with approximately 0.1 mile. • Has the least length of route across mapped NWI wetlands and playa lakes, at 0.7 mile. • Is tied with twelve other routes with having the least length across open water (lakes, ponds, etc.), at 0.01 mile. • Has the least length of route across FEMA mapped100-year floodplains, at 2.3 miles. • Has the forth least length across areas of high archeological and/or historical site potential, at approximately 7.5 miles.

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And, like each of the other alternative routes, Route 1:

• Does not parallel any pipelines. • Does not cross any parks and/or recreational areas. • Has one FAA registered airport (Abernathy Municipal Airport-closed indefinitely) within 10,000 feet of the route centerline. • Has no heliports within 5,000 feet of the route centerline. • Has one commercial AM radio transmitters within 10,000 feet of the route centerline. • Has no existing oil and gas wells within 200 feet of the route centerline. • Has no length of ROW across any known habitat of federally listed endangered or threatened species. • Has no length of ROW parallel (within 100 feet) to streams or rivers. • Does not cross any recorded historic or prehistoric sites. • Has no NRHP-listed or -determined eligible sites crossed by or within 1,000 feet of the route centerline.

POWER's project manager reviewed all data and evaluations produced by the task managers and concurred with the rankings and recommendations for the alternative routes. Therefore, based upon its evaluation of this Project and its experience and expertise in the field of transmission line routing, POWER recommends Alternative Route 1 from an overall environmental perspective and the remaining routes as alternatives. POWER's Environmental Evaluation Tables 5-2 through 5-19 present detailed information on habitable structures and other land use features in the vicinity of the alternative routes. The items in Tables 5-2 through 5-19 and the alternative routes are illustrated on Figure 5-1 in Appendix C.

5.2 Sharyland's Route Selection

Sharyland concluded after reviewing the results of POWER's evaluation in addition to considering other factors including engineering and construction constraints, estimated costs, and agency and landowner concerns that Alternative Route 1 is the route that Sharyland believes best addresses the requirements of PURA and the Commission Substantive Rules.

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TABLE 5-2 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 1

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TABLE 5-3 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 2

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TABLE 5-3 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 2

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TABLE 5-4 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 3

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TABLE 5-4 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 3

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TABLE 5-5 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 4

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TABLE 5-5 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 4

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TABLE 5-6 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 5

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TABLE 5-6 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 5

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TABLE 5-7 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 6

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TABLE 5-7 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 6

Segment Combination: 1-2-3-6-8-21-27-42-54-59-66-70-77-78-79-82-86-92-98-101 -103-105-107-110-112-120- 123-124

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TABLE 5-8 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 7

Segment Combination: 1-2-3-6-8-21-22-23-29-32-33-34-49-63-75-82-86-90-91-97-106-109-111-112-120-123- 124

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1 Single-Family Residence 239 W 4 Single-Family Residence 169 E 8 Single-Family Residence 242 S 16 Single-Family Residence 262 N 17 Single-Family Residence 384 S 18 Single-Family Residence 194 S 19 Single-Family Residence 213 E 20 Single-Family Residence 221 E 21 Single-Family Residence 428 W 50 Single-Family Residence 446 E

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TABLE 5-8 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 7

Segment Combination: 1-2-3-6-8-21-22-23-29-32-33-34-49-63-75-82-86-90-91-97-106-109-111-112-120-123- 124

,, .: .,-,' I '' 40; ---r- --"'• ' -' '. ;46 v.ii,,,,,,,,i • ‘„4-. ,: ' ' ../ !/,,,,A*;"' '', 67 Single-Family Residence 219 91 Single-Family Residence 216 W 92 Single-Family Residence 292 W 99 Single-Family Residence 348 W 101 Single-Family Residence 164 E 102 Single-Family Residence 230 S 103 Single-Family Residence 187 E 104 Single-Family Residence 151 E 105 Single-Family Residence 143 E 108 Single-Family Residence 182 N 109 Single-Family Residence 152 S 110 Single-Family Residence 152 N 111 Single-Family Residence 292 S 112 Single-Family Residence 183 S 113 Single-Family Residence 152 S 124 Single-Family Residence 473 E 140 Single-Family Residence 437 S 141 Single-Family Residence 382 S 142 Commercial Structure 392 S 143 Commercial Structure 117 S 144 Commercial Structure 156 S 145 Single-Family Residence 405 N 146 Single-Family Residence 417 N 147 Single-Family Residence 424 N 1004 Other Electronic Installation 4 (KRBL) 594 W 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 4,363 N 2009 Private Airstrip 2 7,315 N 3001 TPWD Dove Lease #2498 148 W Note. Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified

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TABLE 5-9 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 8

Segment Combination: 5-26-37-38-39-40-44-47-56-57-60-61-63.75-82-86-92-93-95-99-102-103-105-107-110. 112-120-123 124

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TABLE 5-9 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 8

Segment Combination: 5-26-37-38-39-40-44-47-56-57-60-61-63-75-82-86-92-93-95-99-102-103-105-107-110- 112-120-123-124 , ,, IT . " ,;i''' -1 C; rY"t"", , '',1' ''•, : '''''"1, :: ' ' 1 , . 144,,,,.'5,11-1,,t4 ' ,,,, .,' ‘" ,, ''' , :,'''d, ,,"/+ ,,,, ', ,p,; '.1. ' ' - .:,-, t !' , • '72-;, ',.: ,./ ,, '' ,," , „ ,,,f, , , j,„„'„, : ,„ , , ,,., , ,, 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 9,333 E Note. Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified.

TABLE 5-10 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 9

Segment Combination: 1-5-20-21-22-23-24-25-31-36-48-60-62-72-74-81-83-85-89-91-97-106-109-113-115-117-121-123- 124

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TABLE 5-10 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 9

Segment Combination: 1-5-20-21-22-23-24-25-31-36-48-60-62-72-74-81-83-85-89-91-97-106-109-113-115-117-121-123- 124

t?:,/W::1*;110;;O'' '''' i; 3 , ,,,,, , :1',,4„ ' ati i :' ilt :'.":11e :: x,frp ::‘/,' '',ii. '.1.4':,,e,, . :•; .; ,:, +7„,,, y ,,,,,',';;,:',,,'' 110 Single-Family Residence 152 N 111 Single-Family Residence 292 S 112 Single-Family Residence 183 S 113 Single-Family Residence 152 S 124 Single-Family Residence 473 E 140 Single-Family Residence 437 S 141 Single-Family Residence 382 S 142 Commercial Structure 392 S 143 Commercial Structure 117 S 144 Commercial Structure 156 S 145 Single-Family Residence 405 N 146 Single-Family Residence 417 N 147 Single-Family Residence 424 N 152 Commercial Structure 167 S 153 Industry Related 405 N 1007 Other Electronic Installation 7 227 S 1008 Other Electronic Installation 8 143 E 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 4,363 N 2009 Private Airstrip 2 6,904 N 4003 Becton Cemetery 138 E 4004 ldalou Cemetery 288 S Note: Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified

TABLE 5-11 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 10

Segment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-13-14-17-30-33-34-49-63-75-82-86-92-98-100.102.103-104107-110-112-120-123.124 ,

4 , ... 15 Single-Family Residence 316 W 18 Single-Family Residence 194 S 19 Single-Family Residence 213 E 20 Single-Family Residence 221 E

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TABLE 5-11 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 10

Se ment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-13-14-17-30-33-34-49-63-75-82-86-92-98-100-102-103-104107-110-112-120-123-124

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21 Single-Family Residence 428 W 50 Single-Family Residence 446 E 67 Single-Family Residence 219 E 91 Single-Family Residence 216 W 92 Single-Family Residence 292 W 99 Single-Family Residence 348 W 119 Single-Family Residence 179 W 120 Single-Family Residence 235 E 132 Single-Family Residence 242 NW 135 Single-Family Residence 487 S 136 Single-Family Residence 472 S 137 Single-Family Residence 186 S 1001 Other Electronic Installation 1 1,200 W 1004 Other Electronic Installation 4 (KRBL) 594 W 1006 Other Electronic Installation 6 1,378 S 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abemathy Municipal (CLOSED) 14,866 S 2009 Private Airstip 2 8,058 W 3001 TPWD Dove Lease #2498 148 W Note Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures w thin 510 feet have been identified.

TABLE 5-12 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 11

Segment Combination: 1-540-21 .27.42.54-59-66-67-68-69-72-73-75-82-86-92-98-101-103-104-107-110-112-120.123-124

-,- U " ØtU , 2 Single-Family Residence 273 E 3 Single-Family Residence 198 E 6 Commercial Structure 500 S 8 Single-Family Residence 322 E 24 Single-Family Residence 492 W 52 Single-Family Residence 289 W 53 Single-Family Residence 198 N 54 Single-Family Residence 351 N

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TABLE 5-12 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 11

Segment Combination: 1 4-2041 .27-42-54-59-66-67-68-69-72-73-7542-86-92-98401.103-104.107.110.112-120.123-124

'- 4 ''4' '_: 4, If'j54<.< ''' .. '4', 47t, . '' . $., 50 ' . : 1 ' ".t '4''' : 5 :. ' ' . < ,I.<<';10 Po '' ' , ' . f <, ...; ; ' 5' ....., ,/,.. ,'..„ , . .,, 55 Single-Family Residence 124 S 56 Single-Family Residence 129 S 57 Single-Family Residence 320 S 58 Single-Family Residence 459 S 59 Single-Family Residence 264 S 60 Single-Family Residence 162 N 61 Single-Family Residence 262 N 62 Single-Family Residence 141 N 63 Single-Family Residence 445 N 64 Industry Related 153 N 65 Single-Family Residence 306 S 66 Single-Family Residence 207 NE 67 Single-Family Residence 219 E 91 Single-Family Residence 216 W 92 Single-Family Residence 292 W 99 Single-Family Residence 348 W 119 Single-Family Residence 179 W 120 Single-Family Residence 235 E 125 Single-Family Residence 185 S 126 Single-Family Residence 212 N 127 Single-Family Residence 462 N 128 Single-Family Residence 202 N 129 Single-Family Residence 382 N 130 Single-Family Residence 408 N 131 Single-Family Residence 197 N 132 Single-Family Residence 242 NW 135 Single-Family Residence 487 S 136 Single-Family Residence 472 S 137 Single-Family Residence 186 S 1003 Other Electronic Installation 3 343 E 1004 Other Electronic Installation 4 (KRBL) 594 W 1006 Other Electronic Installation 6 1,378 S 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 5,418 NE Note: Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified

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TABLE 5-13 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 12

Segment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-13-14-16-18-31-36-48-6042-72-74-81-83-85-87-88-106-109-113-114-118-119

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i?' :4 5.4 ; I.4 ''. ' ' ;;'- ' ' .; ' ' : 4 ' . ,:. ,: „ 22 Single-Family Residence 150 49 Single-Family Residence 202 E 51 Single-Family Residence 184 E 66 Single-Family Residence 155 E 88 Single-Family Residence 230 W 89 Single-Family Residence 223 W 90 Single-Family Residence 174 W 93 Single-Family Residence 291 E 94 Single-Family Residence 424 S 98 Single-Family Residence 177 E 100 Single-Family Residence 475 S 106 Single-Family Residence 291 E 107 Single-Family Residence 219 E 108 Single-Family Residence 373 E 140 Single-Family Residence 437 S

_ 141 Single-Family Residence 382 S 142 Commercial Structure 392 S 143 Commercial Structure 117 S 144 Commercial Structure 156 S 145 Single-Family Residence 405 N 146 Single-Family Residence 417 N 147 Single-Family Residence 424 N 148 Single-Family Residence 198 E 149 Single-Family Residence 320 SE 1001 Other Electronic Installation 1 1,200 W 1005 Other Electronic Installation 5 1,815 N 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 14,866 S 2009 Private Airstrip 2 9,880 W 4003 Becton Cemetery 138 E 4004 ldalou Cemetery 288 S Note. Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified

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TABLE 5-14 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 13

Segment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-12-19-29-35-44-45-46-49-63-75-82-86-92-93-94-97-106-109-113-115-116-118-119

, '4, . , ,/;,7/4-;,,I, 7,,, ,7774 -, ,„ , 7, ,,,, ,' ,0'4,(.. 4%, , ' ,, ! , , _ v ' 4,01, ,'1, ; ,-; . .,, ,, '' ' -. ,, , ;;'- 7 „ , ,m, , ; 7,,,,,,, ,,. „ , ,,„ .. 25 Single-Family Residence 226 W 26 Single-Family Residence 169 N 27 Single-Family Residence 155 N 28 Single-Family Residence 359 W 29 Single-Family Residence 444 W 30 Single-Family Residence 346 SW 50 Single-Family Residence 446 E 67 Single-Family Residence 219 E 91 Single-Family Residence 216 W 92 Single-Family Residence 292 W 99 Single-Family Residence 348 W 108 Single-Family Residence 182 N 109 Single-Family Residence 152 S 110 Single-Family Residence 152 N 111 Single-Family Residence 292 S 112 Single-Family Residence 183 S 113 Single-Family Residence 152 S 116 Commercial Structure 186 S 117 Single-Family Residence 188 S 118 Single-Family Residence 309 N 119 Single-Family Residence 298 S 124 Single-Family Residence 473 E 140 Single-Family Residence 437 S 141 Single-Family Residence 382 S 142 Commercial Structure 392 S 143 Commercial Structure 117 S 144 Commercial Structure 156 S 145 Single-Family Residence 405 N 146 Single-Family Residence 417 N 147 Single-Family Residence 424 N 150 Commercial Structure 330 SE 151 Commercial Structure 409 SE 1004 Other Electronic Installation 4 (KRBL) 594 W 1008 Other Electronic Installation 8 1,724 NW 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW

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TABLE 5-14 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 13

Segment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-12-19-29-35-44-45-46-49-63-75-82-86-92-93-94-97-106-109-113-115-116-118-119

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','' '' , 4,,,i,"4,-N,, '''' 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 14,866 S 2009 Private Airstrip 2 3,181 E 3001 TPWD Dove Lease #2498 104 N Note: Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified.

TABLE 5-15 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 14

Segment Combination: 1 .2-3-7-10.19-29-35-4447-56-58-71-80-85-89-91-96-99-102-103-105-107-110-112-1207123-124 ; :•.,7,, , ,,, --r ,, ,,ile „, , 7 ''''' , ' .4 , , .t. *, 'to ' ' *' • ,'"7' ",,':.,'" ,"' '•,, ,7,17 '7 7 „ , , . , ,,,, ,7 , , , . . 7. ' t, : '7 z' ',7 ,7, Älì* *` .' 7 '' ', It :I t;tY'''' ''• 4.', "' 4 , 7' ,4 , . ," , ''' 25 Single-Family Residence 226 W 26 Single-Family Residence 169 N 27 Single-Family Residence 155 N 28 Single-Family Residence 359 W 29 Single-Family Residence 444 W 30 Single-Family Residence 295 W 43 Industry Related 278 W 44 Single-Family Residence 249 W 45 Single-Family Residence 259 W 46 Single-Family Residence 490 SW 47 Single-Family Residence 192 S 48 Single-Family Residence 268 NE 65 Single-Family Residence 139 E 85 Single-Family Residence 314 W 86 Single-Family Residence 207 E 87 Single-Family Residence 154 E 93 Single-Family Residence 291 E 98 Single-Family Residence 177 E 101 Single-Family Residence 164 E 103 Single-Family Residence 187 E 104 Single-Family Residence 151 E 105 Single-Family Residence 143 E 114 Single-Family Residence 236 W 115 Single-Family Residence 145 W

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TABLE 5-15 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 14

Segment Combination: 1-2-3-7-10-19-29-35-44-47-56-58-71-80-85-89-91-96-99-102-103-105-107-110-112-120-123-124 4,, ,.,„,,,;„ ,r„, 1,, 7,e,,, , „,„ , .„„ 7,,,,,, /, „,,„„ 4,„„e,,,,„: ,i ,,,!, '„,, ' " V', - ,,, , , ,,, , ,, , r ,z, , , :th ,it, . ., , • 1, ,. ,. ',/..-,,r,,,- ,,-,- ,,,

''./ -1:r 4 $ 1, I"',V.0 4 ";:k 4, ' " '' „ :,;..Z'iw, A 121 Single-Family Residence 405 E 122 Single-Family Residence 285 NW 123 Single-Family Residence 392 NW

132 Single-Family Residence 229 W _ 133 Single-Family Residence 384 N 134 Single-Family Residence 444 S 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 4,150 S 2009 Private Airstrip 2 3,181 E Note- Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified.

TABLE 5-16 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 15

e ment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-12-19-29-35-44-47-56-58-71.80-85-89.91-96-99.102-103-105-107-110-112-120-123-124

t, "; , .,,, t` . 1 ' , 25 Single-Family Residence 226 W 26 Single-Family Residence 169 N 27 Single-Family Residence 155 N 28 Single-Family Residence 359 W 29 Single-Family Residence 444 W 30 Single-Family Residence 295 W 43 Industry Related 278 W 44 Single-Family Residence 249 W 45 Single-Family Residence 259 W 46 Single-Family Residence 490 SW 47 Single-Family Residence 192 S 48 Single-Family Residence 268 NE 65 Single-Family Residence 139 E 85 Single-Family Residence 314 W 86 Single-Family Residence 207 E 87 Single-Family Residence 154 E 93 Single-Family Residence 291 E 98 Single-Family Residence 177 E

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TABLE 5-16 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 15

Segment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-12-19-29-35-44-47-56-58-71-80-85-89-91-96-99-102-103-105-107-110-112-120-123-124 ,,,, ,,, ' c„,. ',,,,,,:;= ",',,1 7 ,;',17 ,`",,,,,T :;,„,7 :,7.; : ,';',*,.4 e,',7,:,k,: i . #141 /, ., ' :',' ' ' ' . , ,;.' ,,,, • ' 101 Single-Family Residence 164 E 103 Single-Family Residence 187 E 104 Single-Family Residence 151 E 105 Single-Family Residence 143 E 114 Single-Family Residence 236 W 115 Single-Family Residence 145 W 121 Single-Family Residence 405 E 122 Single-Family Residence 285 NW 123 Single-Family Residence 392 NW 132 Single-Family Residence 229 W 133 Single-Family Residence 384 N 134 Single-Family Residence 444 S 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 14,866 S 2009 Private Airship 2 3,181 E Note. Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified

TABLE 5-17 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 16

Segment Combination: 1-2-4-9-11-13-15-18-31-34-49-63-75-82-84-83-85-89-91-97-106-109-113-115-116-118-119

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18 Single-Family Residence 194 S 19 Single-Family Residence 213 E 20 Single-Family Residence 221 E 21 Single-Family Residence 428 W 50 Single-Family Residence 446 E 67 Single-Family Residence 219 E 90 Single-Family Residence 303 N 91 Single-Family Residence 216 W 92 Single-Family Residence 292 W 93 Single-Family Residence 291 E 94 Single-Family Residence 420 S 95 Single-Family Residence 436 S

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TABLE 5-17 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 16

Segment Combination: 14-0-11-134 5-18-31-34-49-63-75-82-84-83-85-89-91-97-106.109-113-115-116-118-119

96 Commercial Structure 353 97 Commercial Structure 357 S 98 Single-Family Residence 177 E 101 Single-Family Residence 164 E 103 Single-Family Residence 187 E 104 Single-Family Residence 151 E 105 Single-Family Residence 143 E 108 Single-Family Residence 182 N 109 Single-Family Residence 152 S 110 Single-Family Residence 152 N 111 Single-Family Residence 292 S 112 Single-Family Residence 183 S 113 Single-Family Residence 152 S 124 Single-Family Residence 473 E 140 Single-Family Residence 437 S 141 Single-Family Residence 382 S 142 Commercial Structure 392 S 143 Commercial Structure 117 S 144 Commercial Structure 156 S 145 Single-Family Residence 405 N 146 Single-Family Residence 417 N 147 Single-Family Residence 424 N 150 Commercial Structure 330 SE 151 Commercial Structure 409 SE 1004 Other Electronic Installation 4 (KRBL) 1,652 S 1008 Other Electronic Installation 8 1,724 NW 1009 AM Tower #1 (KBZO) 8,330 SW 2007 Abernathy Municipal (CLOSED) 14,866 S 3001 TPWD Dove Lease #2498 148 W 4004 ldalou Cemetery 288 S Note. Due to the accuracy of the aerial photography, all habitable structures within 510 feet have been identified

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TABLE 5-18 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 17

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TABLE 5-19 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF ROUTE 18

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6.0 LIST OF PREPARERS

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Project Manager Gary McClanahan Project Manager II

David Morgan Biologist III Natural Resources Zoe Bolack Biologist I Denise Williams Project Lead I Land Use/ Aesthetics Emily lnnes Environmental Specialist I Darren Schubert Cultural Resource Specialist II Cultural Resources Emily Duke Cultural Resource Specialist

Maps/Figures/Graphics Gray Rackley GIS Analyst III

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. 2015. Endangered Species: Black-tailed Prairie Dog. USFWS Mountain-Prairie Region. Available on the internet: http://www.fws.gov/mountain-prairie/species/mammals/ btprairiedog/. Assessed April 2018.

. 2016. Sharpnose Shiner and Smalleye Shiner Fact Sheet. Arlington, Texas Ecological Services Field Office. September 2016.

. 2018a. National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Mapper. Available on the internet: http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html. Accessed April 2018.

. 2018b. IPaC Information for Planning and Consultation, Consultation Code: 02ETAR00- 2018-SLI-0995. Resource List requested and received May 09, 2018.

United States Geological Survey (USGS). 2018a. Mineral Resources On-line Spatial Data. Geologic units in Texas. Available on the interne: http://mrdata.usgs.gov/geology/state/fips- unit.php?state=TX. Accessed April 2018.

. 2018b. Brief report for Gulf — Margin Normal Faults, Texas. Available on the interne: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/qfaults. Accessed April 2018.

. 2018c. United States Geologic Survey - 7.5-minute quadrangle maps. Note: Most quads have different print dates and these were not cited but referenced. The quadrangle maps were accessed through. ESRI ArcGIS Explorer Desktop. Available for download on the interne: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer. Accessed April 2018.

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APPENDIX A AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

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AUS 146-0259 (PER-02) SHARYLAND 150405 (2018-06-01) LD APPENDIX A 454 ABERNATHY TO WADSWORTH 345-KV TRANSMISSION LINE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES & OFFICIALS

FEDERAL STATE

Mr. Kevin L. Solco Ms. Laura Zebehazy Southwest Regional Administrator Wildlife Habitat Assessment Program Federal Aviation Administration Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 10101 Hillwood Parkway 4200 Smith School Road Fort Worth, TX 76177 Austin, TX 78744

Mr. Tony Robinson Mr. Gary Shipp Region 6 Administrator Regional Director Federal Emergency Management Agency Texas Commission on Environmental Quality FRC 800 N. Loop 288 5012 50th St, Ste 100 Denton, TX 76209-3698 Lubbock, TX 79414

Mr. Salvador Salinas Mr. David Fulton State Conservationist Director, Department of Aviation NRCS Texas State Office Texas Department of Transportation 101 South Main Street 125 E. 1 1th Street Temple, TX 76501 Austin, TX 78701-2483

Ms. Anne Idsal Mr. Carlos Swonke, P.E. Region 6 Administrator Director, Environmental Affairs Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Texas Department of Transportation 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 125 E. 1 lth Street Dallas, TX 75202 Austin, TX 78701-2483

Ms. Debra Bills Mr. Peter Smith, P.E. Field Supervisor Director, Planning & Programming U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Texas Department of Transportation 2005 Northeast Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 140 125 E. 1 lth Street Arlington, Texas 76006 Austin, TX 78701-2483

COL Calvin C. Hudson II Mr. Steven P. Warren, P.E. Commander Lubbock District Engineer USACE — Fort Worth District Texas Department of Transportation PO Box 17300 135 Slaton Road Fort Worth, TX 76102 Lubbock, Texas 79404-5201

Mr. John Wessels Mr. Mark Wolfe Intermountain Regional Director Executive Director National Parks Service Texas Historical Commission [email protected] P.O. Box 12276 Austin, TX 78711 Mr. Ron Tickle Executive Director Mr. George P. Bush U. S. Department of Defense Siting Commissioner Clearinghouse Texas General Land Office 3400 Defense Pentagon, Room 5C646 1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 935 Washington, DC 20301-3400 Austin, TX 78701-1495

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Mr. Wei Wang LOCAL Executive Director Railroad Commission of Texas Mr. Kelly Campbell P.O. Box 12967 Director of Aviation Austin, TX 78711-2967 Lubbock International Airport 5401 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard Mr. Jeff Walker Lubbock, TX 79403 Executive Administrator Texas Water Development Board Dr. Lawrence Schovanec P.O. Box 13231 President Austin, TX 78711-3231 Texas Tech University 150 Administration Building, Box 42005, Ms. Blair Calvert Fitzsimons Lubbock, Texas 79409-2005 Executive Director Texas Agricultural Land Trust The Honorable Tom Head P.O. Box 6152 County Judge San Antonio, TX 78209 Lubbock County 904 Broadway, Suite 101 Mr. Mark Steinbach Lubbock, TX 79401 Executive Director Texas Land Conservancy The Honorable Bill McCay P.O. Box 162481 Lubbock County Commissioner Austin, TX 78716 Precinct 1 904 Broadway, Suite 101 Ms. Lori Olson Lubbock, TX 79401 Executive Director Texas Land Trust Council The Honorable Mark Heinrich P.O. Box 2677 Lubbock County Commissioner Wimberley, TX 78676 Precinct 2 904 Broadway, Suite 101 Ms. Laura Huffman Lubbock, TX 79401 State Director The Nature Conservancy - Texas The Honorable Gilbert A. Flores 318 Congress Avenue Lubbock County Commissioner Austin, TX 78701 Precinct 3 904 Broadway, Suite 101 Mr. Tim Pierce Lubbock, TX 79401 Executive Director South Plains Association of Governments The Honorable Patti Jones P.O. Box 3730 Lubbock County Commissioner Lubbock, TX 79452-3730 Precinct 4 904 Broadway, Suite 101 Mr. Lynn Tate Lubbock, TX 79401 President High Plains Water District Mr. Kevin Buxkemper 2930 Ave. Q President — Lubbock County Lubbock, TX 79411-2499 Texas Farm Bureau 5605 Avenue Q South Dr. Lubbock, TX 79412

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Ms. Sandy Fortenberry Mr. Mark True Lubbock County Chair President — Hale County Historical Commission Texas Farm Bureau 5715 68th Street 808 S. Columbia St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Plainview, TX 79072

The Honorable Dan Pope Mr. Rodney Watson Mayor Hale County Chair City of Lubbock Historical Commission PO Box 2000 1115 Zephyr Street Lubbock, TX 79457 Plainview, TX 79072

Mr. Andrew Paxton Dr. Glen Teal, Ed.D. Director of Planning Superintendent City of Lubbock Abernathy ISD 1625 13th Street, Room 107 505 7th Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 Abernathy, TX 79311

The Honorable Bill Coleman Mr. Jimmy Noland County Judge Superintendent Hale County New Deal ISD 500 Broadway, Room 200 P.O. Box 280 Plainview, TX 79072 New Deal, Texas 79350-0280

The Honorable Harold King Mr. Jim Waller Hale County Commissioner Superintendent Precinct 1 Idalou ISD 500 Broadway P.O. Box 1338 Plainview, TX 79072 Idalou, Texas 79329

The Honorable Mario Martinez Dr. Berhl Robertson, Jr., Ed.D Hale County Commissioner Superintendent Precinct 2 Lubbock ISD 500 Broadway 1628 19th Street Plainview, TX 79072 Lubbock, TX 79401

The Honorable Kenny Kernell Ms. Julee Becker Hale County Commissioner Superintendent Precinct 3 Slaton ISD 500 Broadway 140 E Panhandle Street Plainview, TX 79072 Slaton, TX 79364

The Honorable Benny Cantwell Dr. Craig Nessler Hale County Commissioner Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Precinct 4 600 John Kimbrough Blvd, Suite 512 500 Broadway Mail Stop: 2142 TAMU Plainview, TX 79072 College Station, TX 77843

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Mr. Tim Lust The Honorable Sharon Kester-Fair CEO Mayor National Sorghum Producers City of Abernathy 4201 North Interstate-27 PO Box 310 Lubbock, TX 79403 Abernathy, TX 79311

Mr. David Gibson The Honorable Susie Martinez Executive Director Mayor Texas Corn Producers City of Petersburg 4205 N. Interstate 27 P.O. Box 326 Lubbock, TX 79403 Petersburg, TX79250

Mr. Ross Wilson President & CEO Texas Cattle Feeders Association 5501 1-40 WEST Amarillo, TX 79106

Ms. Mary Jane Buerkle Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. Director of Communications and Public Affairs 4517 West Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414

The Honorable Billy Williams Mayor City of Ransom Canyon 24 Lee Kitchens Dr. Ransom Canyon, TX 79366

The Honorable Dennis Wardroup Mayor City of Buffalo Springs 99-B Pony Express Trail Lubbock, TX 79404-1907

The Honorable David Riley Mayor City of Idalou 301 S Main Idalou, TX 79329

The Honorable Leta-Owens-Maxfield Mayor City of New Deal PO Box 126 New Deal, TX 79350

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PHONE 512-735-1800 FAX 512-735-1899

April 4, 2018 (via Mail)

Name Title Company Address City,State, Zip

RE: Sharyland Utilities, L.P. Lubbock Power & Light Integration Project-Proposed Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas POWER Engineers, Inc. Project No. 150405

Dear Mr. Solco:

Sharyland Utilities, L.P., (Sharyland) is assisting Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) with a plan to integrate LP&L into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) system (the Project). As part of the Project, Sharyland and LP&L plan to add additional electric transmission facilities in the regions surrounding Lubbock. One of these facilities would include the construction of a new double-circuit capable 345 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line approximately 30-50 miles in length (depending on the final route) that would connect the existing Abernathy Substation located just north of Abernathy in Hale County, to the existing Wadsworth Substation located on the east side of Lubbock in Lubbock County (the "Line"). There are no proposed routes for the Line at this time. The study area and approximate locations of the proposed end points and existing transmission line facilities are shown on the enclosed study area map. The Line would be erected utilizing either lattice or monopole structures within a nominal right-of-way approximately 175 feet wide, depending on location.

In connection with the Project, POWER Engineers, Inc. (POWER) is preparing a state-level environmental assessment and alternative route analyses for the Line that will support the parties' application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to amend Sharyland's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN). POWER is currently in the process of gathering data on the existing environment and land use within the study area that will be used in the development of an environmental and land use constraints map. POWER will also identify potential alternative route segments that consider environmental and land use constraints.

We are requesting any information concerning important environmental and land use concerns that you may have regarding the potential environmental effects from the construction of a transmission line within the designated study area. Your input will be an important consideration towards the identification of constraints, the development of alternative routes, and in the avoidance, minimization, and assessment of potential impacts to land use and the natural environment. In addition, POWER would appreciate receiving any relevant information you may have regarding major proposed development or construction, areas requiring permits or easements if crossed by a transmission line, or other matters you believe could affect, or be affected by this Line. Upon selection of a final route and approval by the PUCT for the siting of the Line, any necessary permits, easements and/or approvals will be obtained. Sharyland does not plan to receive any federal funding or federal assistance for this project. AUS 146-015 (PER-01) SHARYLAND (1/30/2018) 150405 LD 459

April 4, 2018

Thank you for your assistance with this electric transmission line project. If you have any questions concerning this project or our request for information, please call me at 512-735-1805, or by email, [email protected]. Your earliest reply will be appreciated.

Sincerely,

Gary McClanahan Environmental Project Manager

Enclosure: Study Area Map cc: Mr. Troy Vaughn — Sharyland

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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 3400 DEFENSE PENTAGON VVASFIINGTON, DC 20301-3400

E'NERGY, INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT May 23, 2018

Gary McClanahan Environmental Project Manager Power Engineers, Inc. 7600 N Capital of Texas Hwy Suite 320 Austin, TX 78731 512-735-1800 [email protected]

Dear Mr. McClanahan,

As requested, the DoD Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse coordinated within the DoD, an informal review of the Abernathy to Wadsworth Transmission Line project. The results of our informal review indicated that the proposed transmission line project located in Hale and Lubbock Counties, TX, as proposed, will have minimal impact on military operations conducted in the area.

Please note that this informal review by the DoD Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse does not constitute an action under 49 United States Code Section 44718 and that the DoD is not bound by the conclusion arrived at under this informal review. Please contact me at [email protected] or at 703-571-0076 if you have any questions.

Sincerely, jt 5,71_, c Steven J. Sample Deputy Director Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse

462 o Southwest Region U.S. Department 10101 Hillwood Parkway of Transportation Fort Worth, TX 76177 Federal Aviation Administration

MAY 0 1 2018

Gary McClanahan Power Engineers, Inc. 7600B North Capital of Texas Highway Suite 320 Austin, TX 78731

Dear Mr. McClanahan:

'Ibis is in response to your April 4, 2018 correspondence concerning proposed new electric transmission facilities and a 345-kilovolt double circuit capable transmission line in Lubbock and Hale Counties, Texas. You requested information concerning environmental and land use constraints or other issues within the study area. You also requested information regarding any proposed development or construction, permits, easements, or other matters that may affect the project.

As stated in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 77, Objects that Affect the Navigable Airspace, the prime objectives of the FAA are to promote air safety and the efficient use of the navigable airspace.

To accomplish this mission, aeronautical studies are conducted based on information provided by the proponents on FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. If your organization is planning to sponsor any construction or alterations which may affect navigable airspace, you must file FAA Form 7460-1 electronically via h t t ps :floe aaa. t'aa g o v/oeaaa/external/porta .j sp.

For future reference, you may contact the Obstruction Evaluation Group at 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177 or (817) 222-5934.

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eri Biggio Regd ial Administrator, Southwest Region

CC: Obstruction Evaluation Group, AN-15

463 U. S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region 6 800 North Loop 288 Denton, TX 76209-3698 FEMA

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGION 6 MITIGATION DIVISION

RE: Sharyland Utilities, L.P. Lubbock & Light Integration Project-Proposed Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas POWER Engineers, Inc. Project No. 150405

NOTICE REVIEW/ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION

El We have no comments to offer. E We offer the following comments:

WE WOULD REQUEST THAT THE COMMUNITY FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR BE CONTACTED FOR THE REVIEW AND POSSIBLE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT. IF FEDERALLY FUNDED, WE WOULD REQUEST PROJECT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH E011988 & EO 11990.

David Hipolito Brent Hogan Floodplain Admin/EMC Environmental/Safety Director 500 Broadway Street, Ste. 220 P.O. Box 10536 Plainview, Texas 79072-8003 Lubbock, Texas 79401 [email protected] [email protected] (806) 288-1541 (806) 549-8178

REVIEWER:

ColThen Sciano Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch Mitigation Division (940) 898-7527 DATE: April 10, 2018

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COUNTY OF HALE

Bill A. Coleman Yvonne Mayo County Judge Court Administrator 806-291-5215 806-291-5214

500 Broadway, Suite 240 Plainview, Texas 79072

April 11, 2018

Mr. Gary McClanahan Power Engineers, Inc. 7600B N Capital of Texas HWY Austin, TX 78731

RE: Sharyland Utilities Projects in Hale County

Dear Mr. McClanahan:

Thank you for this opportunity to comment on this project. Yesterday I had a nice visit with Paul Schulze, about this project and others that will be a part of the Lubbock Power & Light Project. Paul shared with me the maps of the proposed routes for transmission lines through Hale County. I have no objections to any of the construction that is being proposed.

Whereas I understand that there will necessarily be some environmental impact with such construction, I do not think there will be any appreciable negative impact on Hale County. As Mr. Schulze and I discussed, there will be some considerable positive impact to our citizens and our county in lease fees to property owners and ad valorem tax evaluations for the county. Please note that I have no objections to the projects and further that I think they will be beneficial to Hale County and our citizens.

Any questions that should arise may be directed to our Special Projects Coordinator, David Hipolito. He may be contacted at his office number, 806-288-1541 or cell 806-729-1362.

Very Truly Yours,

Ale

Bill A. Coleman

465 THOMAS HFAD LUBBOCK COUNTY JUDGE P. O. BOX 10536 LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79408-3536 PHONE: (806) 775-1335 FAX: (806) 775-7950

May 14, 2018

Gary McClanahan Power Engineers 76008 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 320 Austin TX 78731 [email protected]

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to inform of the Section 106 review regarding Project no.150405, Abernathy-to-Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Lubbock County, Texas. The proposed project may affect historic properties, but requires more specific information regarding proposed routes to give a more specific assessment. There are dozens of potentially impacted historical or archaeological sites within the study area that are too numerous to identify in these circumstances; please inform us of future consultations as more specific proposed routes are developed.

Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Sincerely, PC

Thomas Head Lubbock County Judge

466 From: Lindsey Diaz To: McClanahan, Gary Subject: Section 106 review Date: Monday, May 14, 2018 2:19:31 PM Attachments: image003.joq 106 review 5-14-18.odf

See the attached letter regarding the Section 106 review.

Thank you,

Lindsey Diaz Lubbock County Administrator for the Co Judge & Commissioners Court P 0 Box 10536 Phone: 806-775-1330 IdiazPco.lubbock.tx.us

467 USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Natural Resources April 18, 2018 Conservation Service

State Office POWER Engineers Inc. 7600B N Capital of Texas HWY. 101 S. Main Street Temple, TX 76501 Suite 320 Voice 254.742.9800 Austin, TX 78731 USA Fax 254 742.9819 Attention: Gary McClanahan, via email

Subject: LNU-Farmland Protection Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project No. 150405 NEPA/FPPA Evaluation Hale County and Lubbock County, Texas cc. Carlos Villarreal, NRCS Soil Scientist, via email

We have reviewed the information provided in your correspondence dated April 4, 2018 concerning the proposed transmission line project located in Hale, and Lubbock Counties, Texas. This review is part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation for the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT). We have evaluated the proposed site as required by the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA).

We consider the installation of aboveground transmission lines to be an activity of minimal impact that will have no effect on productive agricultural lands. Due to these reasons, the proposed activity is exempt from provisions of FPPA and no further consideration for protection is necessary. We encourage the use of accepted erosion control methods throughout the process.

Please find the attached Custom Soil Resources Reports, and a summary map. A report is limited to 100,000. Therefore, study area is divided into 4 portions for the report data, Hale County, Lubbock North, Lubbock Central, and Lubbock South.

Throughout the project area, the soils are highly susceptible to wind erosion. These areas may require extra equipment or accommodations during and after construction. We recommend using approved erosion control activities in these areas to reduce erosion and minimize bare ground or heavily disturbed areas. The proposed site does not involve USDA-NRCS floodwater retarding structures (FRS) or Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) conservation easements on or near the project area.

If you have further questions, please contact me at 254.742.9834 or by email at [email protected] (Preferred).

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 468 USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Sincerely,

Adryn Velasquez NRCS Soil Scientist

Attachment: Custom Soil Resource Reports for Hale County, and Lubbock County Texas

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 469 Innes, Emily

From: Velasquez, Adryn - NRCS-550, Temple, TX Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 10:13 AM To: McClanahan, Gary Cc: Villarreal, Carlos - NRCS, Temple,TX Subject: NEPA/FPPA for Project 150405 Attachments: Assessment Letter.pdf

Gary McClanahan,

The environmental assessments are complete. l will attach the finalized letter to this email. l made four soil report PDFs for the assessment, but l am having trouble compressing it all together into a zip file small enough to email. You will receive four more emails from me, each with a report PDF.

Adryn Velasquez Soil Scientist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 101 S Main St. Temple, TX 76501 (254) 742-9834

This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. lf you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

1 470 TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE GEORGE P. BUSK COMMISSIONER

April 10, 2018

Gary McClanahan Power Engineers, Inc. 7600B N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 320 Austin, TX 78731-1190

Re: Sharyland Utilities, L.P. Lubbock Power & Light Integration Project-Proposed Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas POWER Engineers, Inc. Project No. 150405

Dear Mr. McClanahan:

On behalf of Commissioner Bush. I would like to thank you for your letter concerning the above- referenced project.

Using your map depicting the project's work area, it does not appear that the General Land Office will have any environmental issues or land use constraints at this time.

When a final route for this proposed project has been determined, please contact me and we can assess the route to determine if the project will cross any streambeds or Perinanent School Fund (PK') land that would require an easement from our agency.

In the interim, if you would like to speak to me further on this project, I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (512) 463-8180.

Again, thank you for your inquiry.

Sincerely,

-/-4) 41,4 tv‘ Glenn Rosenbaum Manager, Right-of-Way Department Leasing Operations

1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1495 P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873 512-463-5001 glo.texas.gov 471 TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION real places telling real stories May 2, 2D18

Gary McClanahan Power Engineers 76003 N Capital of Texas HWY Suite 320 Austin, TX 78731

Re: Project review under the National Historic Preservation Act: Proposed Sharyland Utilities, Lubbock Power Proposed Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kv Transmission Line Project, Hale and Lubbock Counties (Public Utilities Commission; Track #201808642)

Dear Mr. McClanahan:

Thank you for your correspondence describing the above referenced project. This letter serves as comment on the proposed undertaking from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission.

The review staff, led by David Camarena Garcés, has examined our records. After reviewing the documentation and our maps, there are numerous previously recorded archeological sites recorded within the Area of Potential Effects. Much of the area, however, has never been surveyed by a professional archeologist and is likely to contain additional historic and archeological resources. The general area of the APE is located on a landform that has moderate to high probability of containing cultural resources. Therefore, once the transmission line route has been selected, the project area will need to be surveyed by a professional archeologist prior to initiating any ground disturbance in order to demonstrate a good faith effort to identify historic properties that may be adversely affected by these activities as defined in 36 CFR 800. We also recommend consulting with a professional archeologist early in the project process to perform a records search in order to avoid previously recorded archeological sites.

If the survey is being performed on public land such or within a public easement your contract archeologist must obtain an Antiquities Permit from our office before any investigations are undertaken. An Antiquities Permit can be issued as soon as we have a completed permit application. A report of the investigations should be produced in conformance with the Secretary of the lnterior's Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and submitted to this office for review.

Thank you for your cooperation in this review process, and for your efforts to preserve the irreplaceable heritage of Texas. If you have any questions concerning our review or if we can be of further assistance, please contactDavid Camarena Garcés at 512/463-6252 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

for Mark Wolfe, State Historic Preservation Officer

GREG ABBOTT, GOVERNOR • JOHN L. NAU, 111, CHAIR MARK WOLFE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR P.O. BOX 12276 °AUSTIN, TEXAS ° 78711-2276 P 512.463.6100 8 F 512.475.4872 8 thc.texas.gov 472 April 30, 2018

Life's better outside: Mr. Gary McClanahan POWER Engineers, Inc. 7600B N. Capitol of Texas Hwy, Suite 320 Commissioners Austin, TX 78731 Ralph H. Duggins Chairman Fort Worth RE: Sharyland Utilities, L.P., Lubbock Power & Light Integration Project- S. Reed Morian Proposed Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project in Vice-Chairman Houston Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas POWER Engineers, Inc. Project No.

T. Dan Friedkin 150405 Houston

Anna B. Galo Dear Mr. McClanahan: Laredo

Bill Jones Austin Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received the preliminary

Jeanne W. Latlifter information request regarding the above-referenced proposed transmission line San Antonio project. TPWD staff has reviewed the information provided and offers the James I-I. Lee following comments concerning this project. For tracking purposes, please refer Houston to TPWD project number 39712 in any return correspondence regarding this Dick Scott Wimberley project.

Keicy L. Warren Dallas Project Description Lee M. Bass Chairman-Emeritus Fort Worth Sharyland Utilities, L.P. (Sharyland) is assisting Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) with a plan to integrate LP&L into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas system. Sharyland and LP&L plan to add additional electric transmission Carter P. Srnith Executive Director facilities in the regions surrounding Lubbock. One of these facilities would include the construction of a new double-circuit capable 345-kilovolt electric transmission line approximately 30 to 50 iniles in length that would connect the existing Abernathy Substation located just north of Abernathy in Hale County, to the existing Wadsworth Substation on the east side of Lubbock in Lubbock County.

Recommendation: TPWD recoinmends using existing facilities whenever possible. Where new construction is the only feasible option, TPWD recommends routing new transmission lines along existing roads, pipelines, transmission lines, or other utility ROW and easements to reduce habitat fragrnentation. 13y utilizing existing utility corridors, county roads and highway ROWs, adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources would be rnitigated by avoiding and/or minimizing the impacts to undisturbed habitats. Please review the TPWD Recommendations for Electrical Transmission/Distribution Line Design and Construction found on the Wildlife Habitat Assessrnent Program website.

4200 SMITH SCHOOL ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744-3291 512 389.4800 To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing www.tpwd.texas.gov and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. 473 Mr. Gary McClanahan Page 2 April 30, 2018

Federal Laws

Clean Water Act

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act establishes a federal program to regulate the discharge of dredged and fill material into the waters of the U.S., including wetlands. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Environmental Protection Agency are responsible for regulating water resources under this act. Although the regulation of isolated wetlands has been removed from the USACE permitting process, both isolated and jurisdictional wetlands provide habitat for wildlife and help protect water quality. As seen on the attached map numerous playa lakes occur in the study area.

Recommendation: If the proposed project would impact waterways or associated wetlands. TPWD recommends consulting with the USACE for potential impacts to waters of the U.S. including jurisdictional determinations, delineations, and mitigation. All waterways and associated floodplains, riparian corridors, playa lakes, and wetlands provide valuable wildlife habitat and should be protected to the maximum extent possible. Natural buffers contiguous to any wetlands or aquatic systems should remain undisturbed to preserve wildlife cover, food sources, and travel corridors. During construction, trucks and equipment should use existing bridge or culvert structures to cross creeks. Destruction of inert inicrohabitats in waterways such as snags, brush piles, fallen logs, creek banks, pools, and gravel stream bottoms should be avoided, as these provide habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife species and their food sources. Erosion controls and sediment runoff control measures should be installed prior to construction and maintained until disturbed areas are permanently revegetated using site specific native vegetation. Measures should be properly installed in order to effectively minimize the amount of sediment and other debris from entering the waterway.

Migratory, Bird Treaty Act

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) prohibits taking, attempting to take, capturing, killing, selling/purchasing, possessing, transporting, and importing of migratory birds, their eggs, parts and nests, except when specifically authorized by the Department of the Interior. This protection applies to most native bird species, including ground nesting species.

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Recommendation: TPWD recommends excluding vegetation clearing activities during the general bird nesting season. March through August, to avoid adverse impacts to this group. lf clearing vegetation during the migratory bird nesting season is unavoidable, TPWD recommends surveying the area proposed for disturbance to ensure that no nests with eggs or young will be disturbed by operations. Any vegetation (trees, shrubs, and grasses) or bare ground where occupied nests are located should not be disturbed until the eggs have hatched and the young have fledged.

The potential exists for birds to collide with power lines and associated guy wires and static lines. Bird fatalities can also occur due to electrocution if perching birds simultaneously make contact with energized and grounded structures.

Recommendation: For additional information, please see the guidelines published by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Avian Power Lines Interaction Committee (APLIC) in the updated guidance document Reducing Avian Collisions with Power Lines: State of the Art in 2012. This manual, released on December 20, 2012, identifies best practices and provides specific guidance to help electric utilities and cooperatives reduce bird collisions with power lines. A companion document. Suggested Practices for Avian Protection on Power Lines, was published by APLIC and the USFWS in 2006. For more information on both documents, please visit the APLIC website.

Endangered Species Act

Federally-listed animal species and their habitat are protected from "takC on any property by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Take of a federally-listed species can be allowed if it is -incidental" to an otherwise lawful activity and must be permitted in accordance with Section 7 or 10 of the ESA. Any take of a federally- listed species or its habitat without the required take permit (or allowance) from the USFWS is a violation of the ESA.

Whooping Crane (Grus americana)

Although the project area is not located within the generalized corridor in which 95 percent of sightings of the federal and state-listed endangered whooping crane occur, this species has occasionally been documented with groups of sandhill cranes in the Texas panhandle during migration. As seen on the attached map, whooping cranes have been documented in the vicinity of the study area.

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Based on studies done in the U.S., 75 percent of roost wetlands were less than 10 acres in size with 40 percent less than 1.24 acres in size. Playa lakes may attract whooping cranes to stop in the general area during migration.

Recommendation: TPWD recommends precautions be taken to avoid irnpacts to the whooping crane during migration. Collisions with power lines are a known cause of whooping crane mortality. Construction of transmission lines near wetlands or other potential migratory stopover sites should be avoided. If placement of transmission lines near potential migratory stopover sites is unavoidable, lines placed in areas that are or could be frequently used by cranes should be marked with bird flight diverters.

State Law

Parks and Wildlife Code, Section 68.015

Section 68.015 of the Parks and Wildlife Code regulates state-listed species. Please note that there is no provision for the capture, trap, take, or kill (incidental or otherwise) of state-listed species. A copy of TPWD Guidelines for Protection of State-Listed Species. which includes a list of penalties for take of species. can be found on the TPWD website. State-listed species may only be handled by persons with appropriate authorization from the TPWD Wildlife Permits Office. For more information, please contact the Wildlife Permits Office at (512) 389- 4647.

Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornuturn)— State-listed Threatened

The Texas horned lizard can be found in open, arid and semi-arid regions with sparse vegetation, including grass, cactus, scattered brush or scrubby trees. Based on publically available aerial imagery, suitable habitat may be present for the Texas horned lizard in the study area. Texas horned lizards are generally active in this part of Texas from mid-April through September. At that time of year, they rnay be able to avoid slow (less than 15 miles per hour) moving equipment. The remainder of the year. this species hibernates only a few inches underground and they will be much more susceptible to earth moving equipment and compaction.

Recommendation: TPWD recommends that a pre-construction survey be conducted to determine if horned lizards are present on the project site or directly adjacent to the construction area. A useful indication that the Texas horned lizard may occupy the site is the presence of harvester ant (Pogonotnyrtnex barbalus) nests since harvester ants are the primary food source of horned lizards. The survey should be performed during the warm

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months of the year when the horned lizards are active. If horned lizards are found on site. TPWD recommends the use of the best management practices (BMPs) described in the Texas Horned Lizard Watch — Management and Monitoring Packet and the Texas Tortoise Best Management Practices. These documents are available on the TPWD website. Please note that Texas tortoise BMPs are applicable to the Texas horned lizard.

Species of Concern/Special Features

In addition to state and federally-protected species, TPWD tracks special features. natural communities. and rare species that are not listed as threatened or endangered. TPWD actively promotes their conservation and considers it irnportant to evaluate and, if necessary, minimize impacts to rare species and their habitat to reduce the likelihood of endangerment and preclude the need to list. These species and communities are tracked in the Texas Natural Diversity Database (TXNDD).

Based on a review of TXNDD records and aerial irnagery the following rare species and special features could potentially be irnpacted by project activities:

Species of Concern Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regahs) Western burrowing owl (Athenc cunicularia hypugaea) Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) Plains spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius interrupta)

Special Features Prairie dog colonies

The black-tailed prairie dog is a keystone species which provides food and/or shelter for rare species tracked by TPWD such as the ferruginous hawk and the western burrowing owl. as well as many other wildlife species.

Recommendation: TPWD recommends surveying the study area for prairie dog colonies and the species that depend on them. If prairie dog colonies are found in the study area, TPWD recommends the project proponent avoid these areas during siting and construction of the transmission line.

The western burrowing owl is a ground-dwelling owl that uses the burrows of prairie dogs and other fossorial anirnals for nesting and roosting. The western burrowing ow l is protected under the MBTA. Potential impacts to the western burrowing owl could include habitat removal as well as displacement and/or

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Recommendation: If prairie dog colonies would be disturbed as a result of the proposed project. TPWD recommends the burrows be surveyed for burrowing owls. If nesting owls are found, disturbance should be avoided until the eggs have hatched and the young have fledged.

The plains spotted skunk is found in open grasslands, brushy areas, and cultivated lands. Their dens are located below ground in grassy banks. rocky crevices, or along fence rows.

Recommendation: TPWD recommends that precautions be taken to avoid impacts to the plains spotted skunk if encountered in the project area during construction.

Please note that the absence of TXNDD information in an area does not imply that a species is absent from that area. Given the small proportion of public versus private land in Texas, the TXNDD does not include a representative inventory of rare resources in the state. Although it is based on the best data available to TPWD regarding rare species, the data from the TXNDD do not provide a definitive statement as to the presence, absence or condition of special species, natural communities, or other significant features within your project area. These data are not inclusive and cannot be used as presence/absence data. This information cannot be substituted for on-the-ground surveys. The TXNDD is updated continuously. The most current and accurate TXNDD data can be requested from the TXNDD website.

Recommendation: Please review the TPWD county lists for Lubbock and Hale Counties, as rare species in addition to those discussed above could be present depending upon habitat availability. These lists are available on the Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species of Texas website. If during construction, the project area is found to contain rare species, natural plant communities, or special features, TPWD recommends that precautions be taken to avoid impacts to them. The USFWS should be contacted for species occurrence data, guidance, permitting, survey protocols, and mitigation for federally listed species. For USFWS threatened and endangered species lists, please see the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation website.

Determining the actual presence of a species in a given area depends on many variables including daily and seasonal activity cycles, environmental activity cues, preferred habitat. transiency and population density (both wildlife and

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human). The absence of a species can be dernonstrated only with great difficulty and then only with repeated negative observations, taking into account all the variable factors contributing to the lack of detectable presence.

Monarch Conservation Plan

Significant declines in the population of migrating monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have led to widespread concern about this species and the long-term persistence of the North American monarch migration. Augmenting larval feeding and adult nectaring opportunities is part of an international conservation effort for the monarch.

Recommendation: For disturbed sites within the monarch migration corridor. TPWD recommends revegetation efforts include planting or seeding native milkweed (Asckpias spp) and nectar plants as funding and seed availability allow. Where appropriate and sustainable, TPWD recommends landscaping plans incorporate monarch-friendly plants and/or butterfly gardens. information about monarch biology, migration, and butterfly gardening can be found on the Monarch Watch website.

Vegetation

Based on Ecological Mapping Systems data. the following vegetation types are found in the study area:

• Barren • CRP / Other Improved Grassland • High Plains: Active Sand Dunes • High Plains: Depressional Marsh • High Plains: Floodplain Hardwood — Juniper Forest • High Plains: Floodplain Hardwood Forest • High Plains: Floodplain Herbaceous Vegetation • High Plains: Floodplain Juniper Shrubland • High Plains: Mesquite Shrubland • High Plains: Playa Grassland • High Plains: Playa Lake • High Plains: Playa Marsh • Fligh Plains: Riparian Deciduous Shrubland • High Plains: Riparian Emergent Marsh • High Plains: Riparian Hardwood — Juniper Forest • High Plains: Riparian Hardwood Forest • High Plains: Riparian Herbaceous Vegetation

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• High Plains: Riparian Juniper Shrubland • High Plains: Shortgrass Prairie • Marsh • Native Invasive: Deciduous - Juniper Woodland • Native Invasive: Deciduous Shrubland • Native Invasive: Deciduous Woodland • Native Invasive: Juniper Shrubland • Native Invasive: Mesquite Shrubland • Native Invasive: Sand Sage Shrubland • Native Invasive: Yucca — Succulent Shrubland • Non-native Invasive: Elm Olive Woodland • Open Water • Rolling Plains: Breaks Canyon • Rolling Plains: Breaks Deciduous Shrubland • Rolling Plains: Breaks Evergreen Shrubland • Rolling Plains: Mixedgrass Prairie • Row Crops • Urban High Intensity • Urban Low Intensity

Additional information about Ecological Mapping Systems data including a link to download shapefiles, can be found on the TPWD Landscape Ecology Program website.

Conservation Easements

A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or governmental agency that permanently limits uses of the land (including future fragmentation) to protect and conserve the land's natural values such as fertile soils, mature trees, and wildlife habitat. Lands with conservation easements protect existing wildlife habitat from future fragmentation and therefore have greater environmental integrity than comparable lands without conservation easements. Potential fragmentation of wildlife habitat from transmission line construction on properties where conservation agreements serve to protect the state's natural resources now and in the future is of concern to TPWD.

Recommendation: TPWD recommends properties protected by conservation easements be identified in the constraints analysis and avoided during developrnent of alternative routes. Data sources for the location of these properties include. but are not limited to. online databases such as the Protected Areas Data Portal and the National Conservation Easement

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Database, as well as available county records. If properties protected by conservation easements would be affected, TPWD recommends the length of routes through these properties be included in any accounting of alternative route impacts,

1 appreciate the opportunity to provide preliminary input on potential impacts related to this project and 1 look forward to reviewing the Environmental Assessment.

Please contact me at (806) 761-4936 or Richard.Flanson(ippwd.texas.gov if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

1

Rick Hanson Wildlife Habitat Assessment Program Wildlife Division

RH: 39712

Attachments: (2) cc: Karen Hubbard, Public Utility Commission

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483 From: Kylan Francis To: McClanahan, Gary Subject: LP&L Abernathy to Wadsworth Transmission line Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11:03:41 AM Attachments: image001.onq

Mr. McClanahan,

After receiving the letter you sent concerning the proposed project area for the Abernathy to Wadsworth Transmission Line, there are only a couple of things that need to be brought to your attention from TxDOT's point of view. A utility permit will have to be obtained using the Utility Installation Request System (UIR) if entering/crossing TxDOT's ROW. The Lubbock District has a construction project on the east Loop 289 from US 62/82 to south IH 27 that will be letting in January 2019. The project will not be completed until October 2019. Thanks.

Kylan Francis, P.E. Director of TP&D Lubbock District l 135 Slaton Hwy l Lubbock, TX 79404 Phone 806/748-4490 l Email Kylan.Francisgtxdot.gov l Cell 806/470-4412

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484 From: R92der. Katie 0 CB/ (US) To: McClanahan. Gary Subject: SWF-2018-00158, Abemathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 1.37:33 PM Attachments: NWP1DC (0021,odf ciihmirtal auldm enear ormect odf USAGE NWP 12 Aoolication Form H211(002) DOC

Dear Mr McClanahan

This letter is in regard to information received Apnl 9, 2018, concerning a proposal by Sharyland Utilities, L P and Lubbock Power & Light to add additional transmission facilities in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas Please include this number in all future correspondence concerning this project Could you please provide me with the emails of the Applicants for my records and to be able to contact them as well

We have reviewed this project in accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 Under Section 404, the U S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands Our responsibility under Section 10 is to regulate any work in, or affecting, navigable waters of the United States Any such discharge or work requires Department of the Army authorization in the form of a permit For more information on the USACE Regulatory Program, please reference the Fort Worth Distnct Regulatory Branch homepage at www swf usace army mil/regulatory

We are unable to determine from the information that you provided in your letter whether Department of the Army authonzation will be required, and if so, in what form The proposed construction activities may be authonzed by general permit, such as Nationwide Permit 12 for Utility Line Activities We have enclosed a copy of these general permits for your reference If the project does not meet the terms and conditions of a general permit, an individual permit would be required for authonzation

So that we may continue our evaluation of your proposed project, we request that you provide the following information

1 A detailed project description

2 Confirm if federal funds are to be expended on this proposed project, and if so, identify lead federal agency

3 A map (or maps) showing the entire route of the project Please include complete project boundanes of the entire project (Including substations and connecting transmission lines)

4 Please provide documentation demonstrating compliance with the Endangered Species Act

5 Please provide documentation demonstrating compliance with section 106 of the National Histonc Preservation Act

6 The proposed route of the project on 8 V: by 11-inch copies of 7 5-minute United States Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangle maps, national wetland inventory maps, published soil survey maps, scaled aerial photographs, and/or other suitable maps Identify all base maps, (e g "Fort Worth, Texas" 7 5-minute USGS quadrangle, Natural Resources Conservation Service Tarrant County Soil Survey sheet 10) Clearly mark (such as by circling) and number the location of each proposed utility line crossing of a water of the United States and any appurtenant structure(s) in waters of the United States on the map Waters of the United States include streams and rivers and most lakes, ponds, mudflats, sandfiats, wetlands, sloughs, wet meadows, abandoned sand and gravel mining and construction pits, and similar areas Please find attached files that may assist you in developing an updated submittal

7 For each potential utility line crossing or appurtenant structure in a water of the United States, the following site specific information when applicable a 7 5-minute USGS quadrangle map name, universal transverse mercator (UTM) coordinates, county or parish, waterway name,

• a brief charactenzation of the crossing area (stream, forested wetland, non-forested wetland, etc ) including the National Wetland Inventory classification and soil series,

• distance between ordinaiy high water marks,

proposed method of crossing,

• length of proposed crossing,

width of temporary and permanent rights-of-way,

type and amount of dredged or fill material proposed to be discharged,

• acreage of proposed temporary and permanent adverse impacts to waters of the United States, including wetlands, and

a typical cross-section

Please refer to the enclosed guidance for Department of the Army submittals for additional details about what you should submit for this and future linear projects Additional information, including more detailed junsdictional determination data, may be needed to complete our evaluation of your project in some cases We encourage you to consult with a qualified specialist (biologist, ecologist or other specialist qualified in preliminary jurisdictional determinations) who is familiar with the Great Plains Regional Supplement to the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the USACE

485 Regulatoiy Program (33 CFR Parts 320-331)

We encourage you to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to streams, wetlands, and other waters of the United States in planning this project Please forward your response to us as soon as possible so that we may continue our evaluation of your request If we do not receive the requested information within 30 days of the date of this letter, we will consider your application administratively withdrawn If withdrawn, you may re-open your application at a later date by submitting the requested information

Please note that it is unlawful to start work without a Department of the Army permit when one is required

You may be contacted for additional information about your request For your information, please refer to the Fort Worth Distnct Regulatory Division homepage at https //urldefense proofpoint com/v2/url?u=http-3Awww swf usace army mil_Missions_regulatory&d=DwIFAw&c=H8S5wzIwo- 7G_Ou9dg8E0MfTp0Xd5uFLOwdyvjBOJwY&r=IFfWeD7gAcvUMEIFIZY69oChzStIEgOMODFG9DRRt3c&m= nOn9CEw2LquiGq1pcW44XWg86DO- aRcy44CMC14sHA&sonldC37A034ubzs-bkAFcYu6dYF_hWoMjS1VEk4Wqao&e= and particularly guidance on submittals at https //urldefense proofpoint com/v2/url?u=http- 3A media swf usace army mil_pubdata_environ Regulatoryintroduction_submital pdf&c1=DwIFAw&c=F18S5wzIwo- 7G_Ou9dg8E0Mffp0Xd5uFLOwdyvjBOJwY&r=IFfWeD7gAcvUMEIFIZY69oChzStIEgOMIQDFG9DRRt3c&m=_nOn9CEw2LqujGq IpcW44XWg86DO- aRcy44CMCI4sHA&s=eajDobkaSKO3GPBOXCo4Dy0yvq1VXmSmRuO5FrZBa0A&e=, and mitigation at https //urldefense proofpoint com/v2/url? u=http-3A www swf usace army mil_Missions_Regulatory_Permitting_Mitigation&c1=DwIFAw&c=H8S5wzIwo- 7G Ou9dg8E0MfTp0Xd5uFLOwdyvjBOJwY&r=IFfWeD7gAcvUME11-1ZY69oChzStIEgOMODFG9DRRt3c&m= nOn9CEw2LquiGqIjxW44XWg86D0- aRcy44CMCI4sHA&s=hWslOhg SVneIqBWNhiVIafBPVsp9YLNDMizgPR7ZE&e= that may help you supplement your current request or prepare future requests

If you have any questions about the evaluation of your submittal or would like to request a copy of one of the documents referenced above, please contact Katie Roeder at the address above or telephone (817) 886-1740 and refer to your assigned project number

Katie Regulatory Specialist 817-886-1740

486 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FORT WORTH DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P. O. BOX 17300 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102-0300

April 13, 2018

Regulatory Division

SUBJECT: Project Number SWF-2018-00158, Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project

Mr. Gary McClanahan POWER Engineers, inc. 7600B N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 320 Austin, Texas 78731

Dear Mr. McClanahan:

Thank you for your letter received April 9, 2018, concerning a proposal by Sharyland Utilities, L.P and Lubbock Power & Light to add additional transmission facilities in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas. Ms. Katie Roeder has been assigned as the regulatory project manager. The project has been assigned Project Number SWF-2018-00158, please include this number in all future correspondence concerning this project.

Ms. Katie Roeder has been assigned as the regulatory project manager for your request and will be evaluating it as expeditiously as possible.

You may be contacted for additional information about your request. For your information, please reference the Fort Worth District Regulatory Division homepage at www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory and particulati guidance on submittals at www.media.swf.usace.army.mil/pubdata/environ/regulatory/introduction/submital.pdf and mitigation at www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Permitting/Mitigation that may help you supplement your current request or prepare future requests.

lf you have any questions about the evaluation of your submittal or would like to request a copy of one of the documents referenced above, please refer to our website at http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory or contact Ms. Katie Roeder at the address above or telephone and refer to your assigned project number. Please note that it is unlawful to start work without a Department of the Army permit if one is required.

Please help the regulatory program improve its service by completing the survey on the following website: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.rnil/cm_apex/f?p=regulatory_survey

Stephen L Brooks Chief, Regulatory Division

487 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Arlington Ecological Services Field Office 2005 Ne Green Oaks Blvd Suite 140 Arlington, TX 76006-6247 Phone: (817) 277-1100 Fax: (817) 277-1129 http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arl i ngtontexas/ http ://www.fws . gov/south west/es/En d an gered species/1 i sts/

In Reply Refer To: May 09, 2018 Consultation Code: 02ETAR00-2018-SLI-0995 Event Code: 02ETAR00-2018-E-02247 Project Name: Abernathy to Wadsworth Transmission Line Project

Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project

To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed, and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, which may occur within the boundary of your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under section 7(a)(1) of the Act, Federal agencies are directed to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species. Under and 7(a)(2) and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to determine whether their actions may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A Federal action is an activity or program authorized, funded, or carried out, in whole or in part, by a Federal agency (50 CFR 402.02).

A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For Federal actions other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation (similar to a Biological Assessment) be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.

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After evaluating the potential effects of a proposed action on federally listed species, one of the following determinations should be made by the Federal agency:

1. No effect - the appropriate determination when a project, as proposed, is anticipated to have no effects to listed species or critical habitat. A "no effect" determination does not require section 7 consultation and no coordination or contact with the Service is necessary. However, the action agency should maintain a complete record of their evaluation, including the steps leading to the determination of affect, the qualified personnel conducting the evaluation, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related information. 2. May affect, but is not likely to adversely affect - the appropriate determination when a proposed action's anticipated effects are insignificant, discountable, or completely beneficial. Insignificant effects relate to the size of the impact and should never reach the scale where "take" of a listed species occurs. Discountable effects are those extremely unlikely to occur. Based on best judgment, a person would not be able to meaningfully measure, detect, or evaluate insignificant effects, or expect discountable effects to occur. This determination requires written concurrence from the Service. A biological evaluation or other supporting information justifying this determination should be submitted with a request for written concurrence. 3. May affect, is likely to adversely affect - the appropriate determination if any adverse effect to listed species or critical habitat may occur as a direct or indirect result of the proposed action, and the effect is not discountable or insignificant. This determination requires formal section 7 consultation.

The Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and proposed critical habitat be addressed should consultation be necessary. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF

New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.

Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://wwwfws.gov/windenergy/

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eagle guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.

Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http:// www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/ comtow.html.

For additional information concerning migratory birds and eagle conservation plans, please contact the Service's Migratory Bird Office at 505-248-7882.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):

• Official Species List

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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

Arlington Ecological Services Field Office 2005 Ne Green Oaks Blvd Suite 140 Arlington, TX 76006-6247 (817) 277-1100

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Project Summary Consultation Code: 02ETAR00-2018-SLI-0995

Event Code: 02ETAR00-2018-E-02247

Project Name: Abernathy to Wadsworth Transmission Line Project

Project Type: TRANSMISSION LINE

Project Description: Abernathy to Wadsworth 345 kV Transmission Line Project

Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/33.70546623838314N101.69770519340537W

Counties: Crosby, TX I Hale, TX I Lubbock, TX

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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 6 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Note that 3 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions.

IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

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Birds

NAME STATUS Least Tern Sterna antillarum Endangered Population: interior pop. No critical habitat has been designated for this species. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: • Wind Energy Projects Species profile: https://ecos.fws.vov/ecp/species/8505

Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened Population: [Atlantic Coast and Northern Great Plains populations] - Wherever found, except those areas where listed as endangered. There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: • Wind Energy Projects Species profile: https://ecos.N s.go‘ /ecp/species/6039

Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: • Wind Energy Projects Species profile: https://ecos.AA s.gm, /ecp/species/ 1864

Whooping Crane Grus americana Endangered Population: Wherever found, except where listed as an experimental population There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fw. s.gov/ecp/species/758

Fishes NAME STATUS Sharpnose Shiner Notropis oxyrhynchus Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: hdps://ccos.fvvs.gov/ecp/snecies/6492

Smalleye Shiner Notropis buccula Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.1\A s.gov/ecp/species/ 1774

Critical habitats

THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION

494 From: Morgan, Valerie To: McClanahan. Gary Subject: 2018-1-0900 Proposed Abemathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018 10:21:42 AM

Mr. McClanahan:

We received your April 4,2018 letter concerning the proposed new Abernathy to Wadsworth transmission line project in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas. Please note that our office is currently utilizing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information, Planning, and Conservation System (IPaC). The IPaC is an online conservation planning tool intended to streamline the environmental review process. Using IPaC, you may obtain a simple threatened and endangered species list, or map a project area and obtain information on federally listed species, wetlands, and other fish and wildlife resources. For future projects, we recommend IPaC be the first source of information in the environmental review process. You can access IPaC directly at: http://ecos.fws.govlipacl.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Valerie Morgan Fish & Wildlife Biologist Branch of Environmental Review, Classification & Recovery U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 2005 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 140 Arlington, Texas 76006 (817) 277-1100 ext. 2106 (817) 277-1129 fax Website: https:// \N\NIN .1\N s.goN /south \\ est/es/ar1ingtonteas/

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May 18, 2018

Landowner Name Landowner Address City, State, ZIP

Re: Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project

Dear Landowner:

We invite you to attend a public open house meeting to learn about and provide input on the plans of Sharyland Utilities, L.P. (Sharyland) and Lubbock Power and Light (LP&L) to file an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to construct a new 345-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line in Hale and Lubbock Counties. You are receiving this invitation because your property has been identified as being crossed by, or in close proximity to, one or more preliminary route alternatives that are being considered for the transmission line.

The project is one of several proposed new transmission lines that need to be built as part of an overall effort to move a portion of the LP&L electric system from the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. LP&L has determined that moving a portion of its system to ERCOT provides benefits to its system and to its customers, including access to ERCOT's competitive market. The proposed transmission line will be approximately 30 to 50 miles long, depending on the route approved by the PUCT, and will connect the existing Abernathy Station, located in Hale County, to the existing Wadsworth Station, located in Lubbock County. The project will be constructed on steel monopoles, or steel lattice towers as necessary, in a right-of-way approximately 175 feet wide.

Sharyland invites you to attend the public open house meeting below:

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Anytime Between 4:00 - 7:00 PM CDT

New Deal High School Cafeteria 209 South Auburn New Deal, TX 79350

POWER Engineers, a consulting firm retained in connection with this project, has developed a series of preliminary alternative routes for the proposed transmission line for consideration. One or more of these preliminary alternative routes may affect you. The purpose of the meeting will

1 40273218.2 498 be to share information about the route alternatives and to seek input from you and other potentially affected parties for use in refining route alternatives. The format for the meeting will be "come and go." As such, there will be no formal presentation so feel free to arrive and depart at your convenience. Detailed information and maps depicting these route alternatives will be on display and discussed with you at the meeting. You are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with project representatives, ask questions, and provide feedback regarding the route alternatives.

Sharyland and LP&L are dedicated to developing and routing the proposed line in a manner consistent with the values and culture of all the local communities, as well as the rules and policies of the Texas Utilities Code, the PUCT, and ERCOT. Your input is vitally important to the process.

The preliminary alternative routes depicted on the enclosed map are subject to modification, based on information you provide at the meeting, as well as further study. Only one route will ultimately be selected by the PUCT as the location to construct this project, and the final route may or may not affect your property depending on its configuration. We encourage you to attend the meeting and provide your input.

Also enclosed is a questionnaire that we encourage you to fill out in advance and bring to the meeting. Your responses can help Sharyland and the project team identify concerns as well as provide valuable input during the route selection process. If you prefer to wait until you attend the public meeting and view the maps and other project materials before filling out a questionnaire, please feel free to do so.

Should you have any questions concerning the meeting, please call 866-354-3335 or e-mail your questions to [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you, and again, we encourage you to actively participate.

Regards,

Troy Vaughn Director, Transmission Construction Sharyland Utilities, L.P.

Enclosures: Questionnaire Preliminary Alternative Route Segments Map

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PUBLIC MEETING QUESTIONNAIRE

Project Name: Abernathy to Wadsworth 345-kV Transmission Line Project

1. Which of the following applies to your situation? A potential route is near my home A potential route is near my business A potential route crosses my land Other (Please describe below; use back of questionnaire if necessary)

2. Which of the following describes your land use? (check all that apply) Range Land/Native Pasture Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Cultivated farmland Irrigated (Please specify row water, drip, or sprinkler irrigation) Non-irrigated farmland

3. Routing a transmission line involves many considerations. Please rank the following factors in order of their importance to you. Indicate the most important factor with the number 1, second most important with the number 2 and so on, through the number 12, with the least important factor being number 12.

Maximize paralleling existing right-of-way Maximize distance from residences Maximize distance from public parks Maximize paralleling property lines Minimize visibility of the lines Minimize impacts to agricultural lands Minimize costs Maintain reliable electric service Minimize impacts to floodplains and wetlands Minimize impact to historic and cultural resource sites Minimize impacts to wildlife Other (please specify)

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4. If you wish to comment on any of the above factors, or others not listed, please use the space below (or the back of this questionnaire) to help assist us.

5. If there are any other features in the study area that you feel are important, please describe and/or mark their location on the attached study area map. Please indicate residences, barns, livestock pens, water wells, or other structures of which we should be aware.

6. Which combination of links do you prefer? (See attached study area map.)

Why?

7. If you have a concern with a particular link shown, which one(s) is it and what are your concerns?

Link Concern

8. General Remarks (please use the back of the questionnaire if necessary)

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If you would like a follow-up contact, please provide your name and contact information below.

Name Address (Optional) City (Optional) ZIP Code Telephone (Home) (Work / Cell) E-Mail Address

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND COMMENTS!

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Sharyland Utilities, L.P. 1900 North Akard Street Dallas, Texas 75201 Sharylan Toll-free: (866) 354-3335 UtilitiesT"

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Sharyland Utilities' Proposed Abernathy to Wadsworth 345 kV Transmission Line Project

These Frequently Asked Questions will be updated regularly with new developments and information. For more information, please call 866-354-3335, send an email to [email protected], or visit our website at www.shatvland.com/lubbock.aspx.

About the Project

1. What is the project?

The project is a new high voltage transmission line to be built by Sharyland Utilities, L.P. (Sharyland) in Hale and Lubbock Counties, Texas. This new 345 kilovolt (kV) line will be approximately 30 to 50 miles long and will connect the existing Abernathy Station located near Abernathy, Texas, in Hale County to the existing Wadsworth Station located near Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County.

2. Why is the project needed?

This project is one of several proposed new transmission lines that need to be built as part of an overall effort to move a portion of the Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) electric system from the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.

ERCOT is an electrical organization that is regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and that oversees the planning and operation of the electric grid that covers most of Texas. The ERCOT grid serves approximately 90% of the state's electric load.

However, most residential and commercial customers located in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains are not connected to the ERCOT grid. These customers are connected to SPP, an interstate transmission grid that is managed by a different regional transmission organization.

LP&L's system is currently interconnected to the SPP grid, but on March 8, 2018, the PUCT approved a plan to move a portion of the LP&L system to ERCOT.

3. Why is a portion of the LP&L system moving from SPP to ERCOT?

LP&L has determined that moving a portion of its system to ERCOT provides benefits to its system and to its customers, including access to ERCOTs competitive retail electric market. For more information highlighting these benefits, please visit www.lpandl.com/ercot.

About the Parties Involved

4. Who is Sharyland Utilities?

Sharyland is a Texas-based electric transmission utility that is fully regulated by the PUCT. Sharyland is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transmission and substation services, ensuring operational excellence, and investing to support the infrastructure needs of the ERCOT grid. Sharyland is

1 504 May 2018 privately-owned by Hunter L. Hunt and other members of the family of Ray L. Hunt, and is managed by Hunter L. Hunt.

For more information, please call 866-354-3335 or visit www.sharvland.com.

5. Who is Lubbock Power & Light?

Lubbock Power & Light is the third largest municipal electric utility in Texas and has been serving the citizens of Lubbock since 1917. LP&L serves more than 104,000 electric meters and owns and maintains 4,936 miles of power lines and three power plants in and around the City of Lubbock. For more information about Lubbock Power & Light visit www.lpandl.com and follow the utility on Facebook and Twitter.

6. What roles will Sharyland and LP&L play in the routing and construction of this project, as well as the other projects that will be constructed as part of this overall transition?

Sharyland will be responsible for the routing and construction of all new transmission facilities that will be required as part of this transition effort, but will be closely coordinating with LP&L throughout the process.

Sharyland and LP&L have agreed to split the financial responsibility for constructing these projects. However, discussions are still ongoing as to which specific assets will ultimately be owned by Sharyland and LP&L once the facilities are constructed and placed into service.

7. Will Sharyland be providing retail electric service to customers in Lubbock as part of the transition to ERCOT?

No. Sharyland will be constructing the needed transmission facilities and operating the 345 kV transmission lines. Sharyland does not provide retail electric delivery service to any retail customers. All LP&L retail customers will continue to be served by LP&L throughout this transition.

About the Routing Process

8. How will the route for this project be determined?

Sharyland has retained a consulting firm, POWER Engineers, lnc., to conduct an environmental assessment and preliminary alternative route analysis for the line. Sharyland and LP&L are also hosting public meetings with affected landowners to discuss these preliminary alternative routes.

Sharyland sent notification of the project to applicable Local, State, and Federal agencies. These agency's concerns will be addressed throughout the regulatory, construction, and operational phases of the project.

Once the environmental assessment is complete and Sharyland has refined the possible routes for this line, Sharyland and LP&L will then file an application with the PUCT seeking to amend Sharyland's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) and asking the PUCT to approve a final route for the line.

9. When will Sharyland and LP&L file a CCN application to determine a route for the proposed transmission line and how will the PUCT select a route?

Sharyland and LP&L plan to jointly file an application with the PUCT to amend Sharyland's CCN in September 2018, so that the PUCT can review and approve a final route for the line. As part of the CCN application, Sharyland will offer a set of alternative routes for the PUCT to consider. The proceeding could take up to one year to be processed.

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By law, the PUCT will consider a number of factors when considering possible routes for the proposed line, including, for example, cost, environmental impacts, whether or not the proposed routes use or parallel existing compatible rights of way, property lines, or other natural or cultural features. The PUCT will also take into account the proximity of the proposed routes to existing habitable structures, like homes and businesses, community values, proximity to recreational and park areas, and historical and aesthetic values. Ultimately, the PUCT will approve only one final route.

However, it is important to note that the PUCT can approve any of the proposed route alternatives, or any other combination of the proposed routing links. So, it is very important that landowners stay informed and engaged throughout the route selection process.

10. Do landowners have an opportunity to participate in the route selection and regulatory process?

Yes. Sharyland and LP&L will host public open house meetings throughout the region starting in May 2018. Potentially affected landowners and the general public may attend, review all the proposed routes, and offer suggestions or voice concerns. Notices for these public meetings are sent directly to potentially affected landowners.

Also, when Sharyland and LP&L file the CCN application, Sharyland will send written notices to all affected landowners and notices will be published in local newspapers. In addition, Sharyland will provide potentially affected landowners with contact information and instructions on how they can fully participate in the CCN proceedings before the PUCT.

11. How can a landowner participate in the CCN proceeding?

A landowner may participate in two ways. One is to become an intervenor. An intervenor is a person who, upon showing a justifiable interest, is permitted to become a party to the proceeding. As an intervenor, the landowner participates in the CCN proceeding and may make legal arguments, conduct discovery, file testimony, cross examine witnesses and even may decide to testify at a hearing and be subject to cross examination.

If a landowner chooses not to fully participate in the CCN proceeding as an intervenor, they may file comments in support of or opposition to Sharyland and LP&L's application and participate as a protestor. A protestor is a person or organization that supports or opposes any matter contained in the application filed with the PUCT. Protestors are NOT parties to the case and may NOT conduct discovery, cross examine witnesses or present a direct case. To become a protestor, a landowner can either send written comments stating a position regarding the CCN application, or if the case progresses to a hearing, a statement of protest can be made on the first day of hearing.

12. What is the expected timeline going forward?

Sharyland and LP&L expect to file a CCN application at the PUCT in September 2018. The PUCT has up to a year to make a decision on a final route, and after that approval is received, Sharyland will begin survey work and right-of-way acquisition. It is expected that construction on the transmission line may begin in late 2019, and the project is expected to be in-service by mid-2021.

About Right of Wav Process

13. What is a right-of-way easement? An easement is a legal document that gives a utility certain rights to use privately owned land for a specific purpose. The landowner retains ownership of the property. The proposed project will require easements to be obtained from landowners on the route approved by the PUCT. Easement rights would be purchased along the path of the transmission line as needed to allow for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the transmission line.

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14. What type of transmission towers will Sharyland use? How tall are the transmission towers? How much right-of-way will be needed to accommodate these towers?

The proposed transmission line will be operated at a voltage of 345 kV, requiring that the line be attached to structures that are larger than the wooden frames used to carry the 115 kV lines currently seen in the region. For the most part, Sharyland expects to use monopoles with a nominal height of 120 feet tall, unless there are instances where the span or clearance requirements exceed those of monopoles. In those locations, Sharyland plans to use steel lattice structures that are approximately 125 feet tall. Lattice steel structures may also be utilized where angles are required in the transmission line. In addition, the PUCT may determine the types of structures Sharyland uses.

Sharyland will obtain a typical width of 175 feet for right-of-way. However, some locations may require more or less width due to physical terrain and the type of structures used. In general, the lattice towers are spaced approximately 1,150 to 1,200 feet apart within the right-of-way, allowing for four to six structures per mile. Monopoles are 800 to 900 feet apart on average, allowing seven to eight structures per mile.

15. How will I be affected if Sharyland builds a transmission line on my property?

Even though Sharyland will have an easement to cross the property, the landowner will still own the property and can continue to use the right-of-way underneath the line for purposes such as grazing, farming, and other purposes that do not interfere with the transmission line or its operation.

16. I'm currently in discussions with a wind farm developer who is interested in putting wind turbines on my property. If you build a new transmission line on my property, will that prevent me from being able to have a wind turbine on my property as well?

Not necessarily. Placing a transmission line on your property will not in and of itself prevent the placement of wind turbines. However, it could affect the physical location and placement of the turbines once a final route is approved by the PUCT.

These transmission lines will require a right-of-way with a typical width of 175 feet, and obviously, no turbines can be placed in the direct path of the transmission line. Also, general principles and practices incorporate an additional buffer distance on either side of the right-of-way to ensure that the lines will not be harmed by activities related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wind turbine.

Other than that, it will be entirely up to the property owner and the wind developer to determine the appropriate number and location of wind turbines on the property and to coordinate those locations with adjacent property owners, roadways, railroads, other utilities, and other land uses.

Throughout this process, Sharyland Utilities is committed to working closely with all stakeholders, including landowners and wind developers, towards a common solution that ensures a proper balance in the use of the land.

17. How much will Sharyland pay for right-of-way easements?

Sharyland pays a fair market value for transmission line easements. The fair market value is determined by conducting a market study or an appraisal for the easement to be obtained. Sharyland will also include financial damages for things such as crops that may be damaged during construction.

18. Will Sharyland use eminent domain to obtain right-of-way?

Sharyland is a certificated electric utility fully regulated by the PUCT, and as such, has the power of eminent domain. However, Sharyland makes every effort to work with landowners throughout the right-

4 507 May 2018 of-way acquisition process to avoid a situation that involves eminent domain and the court costs and legal fees that come with it.

About Jobs & Benefits to Region

19. Who will Sharyland use to build the proposed transmission line? Will construction and other related jobs be filled locally or will outside contractors be used?

Sharyland will use experienced contractors for the construction of this project. Sharyland encourages its construction contractors to use local resources, and these firms may hire local personnel to help with jobs related to the construction of the lines, such as site clearing for towers, setting concrete foundations, and other construction support services.

In addition, construction crews will patronize local restaurants, hotels, and other community services throughout the construction phase of the project.

At the peak of construction, Sharyland expects approximately 100 people to work on this project.

20. Will Sharyland pay taxes on the new transmission line facilities that it owns and/or operates?

Yes. Local taxing authorities, such as county governments and school districts, will have the ability to tax these transmission facilities. Assessments on these new transmission facilities will be the responsibility of the local appraisal districts and subject to taxation by the county, city, and school jurisdictions in which the facilities are located. In addition, local communities will benefit from sales tax revenues during the construction phase of the project.

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FIGURE 3-2 PRIMARY ALTERNATIVE SEGMENTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE CONSTRAINTS

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FIGURE 5-1 HABITABLE STRUCTURES AND OTHER LAND USE FEATURES IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRIMARY ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

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