DANS KAMMER ENERGY. LLC
DANSKAMMER ENERGY CENTER
Case No. 18-F-0325
1001.26 Exhibit 26
Effect on Communications Contents
Exhibit 26: Effect on Communications ...... 1
26(a) Existing Broadcast Communication Sources ...... 1
(1) Amplitude Modulation (AM) Radio ...... 1
(2) Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio ...... 2
(3) Television ...... 4
(4) Telephone ...... 5
(5) Microwave Transmission ...... 5
(6) Emergency Services ...... 6
(7) Municipal/School District Services ...... 10
(8) Public Utility Services ...... 11
(9) Doppler/Weather Radar ...... 11
(10) Air Traffic Control ...... 12
(11) Armed Forces ...... 12
(12) Global Positioning System ...... 13
(13) Long Range Navigation ...... 13
(14) Amateur Radio Licenses Registered to Users ...... 13
26(b) Existing Underground Cable and Fiber Optic Major Transmission Location Telecommunication Lines ...... 14
26(c) Electric Interconnection Effects...... 15
(1) Structures to Interfere with Broadcast Patterns ...... 15
(2) Structures to Block Necessary Lines-of-Sight ...... 15
(3) Physical Disturbance by Construction Activities ...... 15
(4) Adverse Impacts to Co-Located Lines due to Unintended Bonding ...... 15
(5) Other Interference Potential ...... 16
26(d) Potential Impacts on Federal Government Communication Systems ...... 16
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page i Danskammer Energy Center 26(e) Adverse Effects on Communications Systems and Plans to Mitigate Impacts on Communication Systems ...... 1 6
26(f) Consultations with County and State Emergency Services ...... 16
References ...... 18
Tables
Table 26-1. AM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project ...... 1 Table 26-2. FM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project ...... 2 Table 26-3. Microwave Paths Within 2-Miles of the Proposed Project ...... 6 Table 26-4. Site-Based Licensed Public Safety Communication Sources ...... 7 Table 26-5. Area-Wide Licensed Communication Sources ...... 8 Table 26-6. Amateur Radio Licenses within 2 Miles of the Proposed Project...... 13
Appendices
Appendix 26-1. AM and FM Radio Report Appendix 26-2. Over-the-Air TV Analysis Appendix 26-3. Mobile Phone Carrier Report Appendix 26-4. Microwave Study Appendix 26-5. Wireless Internet Services Report Appendix 26-6. Land Mobile and Emergency Services Report Appendix 26-7. Government RADAR System Analysis Appendix 26-8. Doppler Weather Radar Study Appendix 26-9. GPS Study Appendix 26-10. Amateur Radio Report Appendix 26-11. County and State Emergency Services Consultation
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page ii Danskammer Energy Center Exhibit 26: Effect on Communications
26(a) Existing Broadcast Communication Sources
A review of the Project’s potential impact on multiple forms of communications technology was completed. Danskammer reviewed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license data and other appropriate databases to review television, radio, cellular, and microwave communications, as well as Doppler radar as described below. Additionally, Danskammer is consulting with the Orange County Office of Emergency Services, the Orange County Sheriff’s office, and the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services to inform these agencies about the Project and assess effects and concerns regarding potential impacts to emergency services or emergency communications systems.
(1) Amplitude Modulation (AM) Radio
Comsearch, Danskammer’s expert, analyzed AM radio broadcast stations whose service could potentially be affected by the Project in Orange County (see Appendix 26-1; Comsearch, 2019a). Thirteen database1 records for AM stations were identified within an 18.6-mile (30 kilometer) radius of the Project. All but one of the stations are licensed separately for daytime and nighttime operations with a higher transmit power permitted during daytime hours. Comsearch has indicated that an AM station may experience interference if the station is within 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) of any nearby buildings or facilities. The closest station was identified as occurring over 4.9 miles (8 kilometers) from the Project. Therefore, operation of the Project is not anticipated to interfere with or cause adverse impacts to any of the identified stations. See Table 26-1 below for an itemized list of the database records.
Table 26-1. AM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project Distance to the Distance to the Call Sign Frequency (kHz) Operation Time Project Project (Kilometers) (Miles) WBNR 1260 Nighttime 8.69 5.40 WBNR 1260 Daytime 8.69 5.40 WGNY 1220 Nighttime 12.70 7.89 WGNY 1220 Daytime 12.70 7.89 WKIP 1450 Nighttime 15.77 9.80
1 Comsearch 2019a contains a typographical error stating 12 results, but 13 records are provided in the Report.
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 1 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-1. AM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project Distance to the Distance to the Call Sign Frequency (kHz) Operation Time Project Project (Kilometers) (Miles) WKIP 1450 Daytime 15.77 9.80 WEOK 1390 Nighttime 16.80 4.23 WEOK 1390 Daytime 16.80 4.23 WWLE 1170 Daytime 16.93 10.52 WHVW 950 Nighttime 19.43 12.07 WHVW 950 Daytime 19.43 12.07 WLNA 1420 Nighttime 29.29 18.20 WLNA 1420 Daytime 29.29 18.20
(2) Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio
A search was conducted for FM stations within an 18.6-mile (30 kilometer) radius of the proposed Project (see Appendix 26-1; Comsearch, 2019a). There were 48 database records identified. Of these stations, 40 are currently licensed and operating, 18 of which are translator stations that broadcast with limited range. See Table 26-2 below for an itemized list of the database records.
Table 26-2. FM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project Distance to the Distance to the Call Sign Frequency (MHz) Project Project (Kilometers) (Miles) WVKR-FM 91.3 8.37 5.20 W243EM 96.5 8.69 5.40 W280DJ 103.9 9.11 5.66 W229BH 93.7 9.11 5.66 W291CQ 106.1 9.11 5.66 W293AE 106.5 9.11 5.66 W212CC 90.3 9.13 5.67 WSPK 104.7 9.14 5.68 W233BM 94.5 9.19 5.71 W280DJ 103.9 9.20 5.72 WBWZ 93.3 13.99 8.69
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 2 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-2. FM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project Distance to the Distance to the Call Sign Frequency (MHz) Project Project (Kilometers) (Miles) W295BK 106.9 13.99 8.69 WRWD-FM 107.3 13.99 8.69 W239BL 95.7 14.00 8.70 W279AJ 103.7 14.00 8.70 W253BV 98.5 15.76 9.79 W253BV 99.7 15.76 9.79 WPKF 96.1 15.77 9.80 WPKF 96.1 15.77 9.80 W213AC 90.5 15.96 9.92 WRHV 88.7 16.05 9.98 WFNP 88.7 16.05 9.98 WRNQ 92.1 16.05 9.98 WRRB 96.9 16.05 9.98 WPDH 101.5 16.05 9.98 W271BF 102.1 16.07 9.99 WCZX 97.7 16.10 10.01 W292CM 106.3 16.29 10.12 W299AG 107.7 16.82 10.45 W261DY 100.1 17.02 10.58 WJGK 103.1 17.78 11.05 W287CY 105.3 17.78 11.05 WPKF 96.1 18.69 11.62 W247CW 97.3 19.43 12.08 WLJP 89.3 25.57 15.89 WLJP 89.3 25.57 15.89 W231BP 94.1 25.57 15.89 W291CQ 106.1 25.57 0.00 W240CR 95.9 26.37 15.89 WHUD 100.7 26.37 16.39 W232DQ 94.3 26.38 16.39 WJZZ 88.1 27.03 16.40 WDBY 105.5 27.97 16.80 WPWL-LP 103.7 29.19 17.38
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 3 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-2. FM Stations within 18.6 Miles (30 kilometers) of the Proposed Project Distance to the Distance to the Call Sign Frequency (MHz) Project Project (Kilometers) (Miles) WGNY-FM 98.9 29.43 18.14 WJVQ-LP 94.7 29.45 18.29 WHVC 102.5 29.46 18.30 W292CM 106.3 29.46 18.31
The coverage of FM stations is generally not susceptible to interference caused by nearby objects and buildings. This is especially true when buildings are sited in the far field region of the radiating FM antenna in order to avoid the risk of distorting the antenna’s radiation pattern. The closest operational FM station to the Danskammer Energy Center, WVKR-FM, is approximately 5.22 miles (8.4 kilometers) from the Project. At this distance, there will be adequate separation to avoid radiation pattern distortion.
(3) Television
Over-the-air television stations, which do not include satellite or cable receptors, broadcast signals from land-based facilities directly to television receivers. Neither satellite television nor cable television reception is expected to be affected as a result of the Project construction and operation. Coverage of over-the-air television stations in the area was examined to identify potentially impacted or degraded reception that would be associated with Project operation (see Appendix 26-2, Comsearch, 2019b). There were 226 television stations identified within a 93.21-mile (150-km) radius of the proposed Project. Of these stations, only 84 were identified as being currently licensed and operational. A complete list of these stations is listed in Appendix 26-2; Comsearch, 2019b.
13 of the 84 television stations identified are over-the-air stations, which broadcast signals from land-based facilities directly to television receivers. Some signal degradation for specific stations may be noted by users at the outer fringes of the stations’ coverage area, where signals are already the weakest. When used in combination with a directional antenna, it becomes even less likely that signal scattering from Project structures will cause interference to digital television reception.
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 4 Danskammer Energy Center If residents within the Project vicinity experience adverse impacts to their television reception and/or service after installation of the proposed Project, they can issue a formal complaint with Danskammer. Danskammer will consider any complaints received and seek resolution in accordance with the Complaint Resolution Plan (see Appendix 12-3).
(4) Telephone
Wireless telephone services use several transmitter stations, with overlapping coverages, so signal blockage as a result of Project structure presence is not anticipated. Therefore, little, if any, change in coverage should occur as a result of the Project construction and operation.
Wireless operators are granted area-wide licenses from the FCC to deploy their cellular networks, which often include handsets with E911 capabilities. Because mobile phone market boundaries differ between services, Comsearch disaggregated the carriers’ licensed areas down to the county level (see Appendix 26-3; Comsearch, 2019c).
Four wireless service providers were identified within Orange County. The provider and type of service (e.g., cellular, advanced wireless service [AWS], personal [PCS], wireless communication service [WCS]) are listed below:
AT&T: Cellular, PCS, WCS, 700 MHz Sprint: PCS T-Mobile: AWS, PCS, 700 MHz Verizon: AWS, Cellular, PCS, 700 MHz
Additionally, the following traditional wire-based telephone service providers were identified in Orange County. This is not an exhaustive list. See below:
AT&T Spectrum Verizon
(5) Microwave Transmission
Microwave transmissions provide long-distance and local telephone services, backhaul for cellular and personal communication services, and interconnects data for mainframe computers and the internet (see Appendices 26-4 and 26-5; Comsearch, 2019d and 2019e). These transmissions also provide network controls for utilities and railroads across the county, as well
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 5 Danskammer Energy Center as various video services. Microwave bands that may be affected by the construction of gas plant facilities operate over a wide frequency range (900 MHz – 23 GHz). A study evaluating the potential impact of the Project on the local non-federal government microwave systems in the vicinity of the Project was prepared.
Based on the microwave study, there were four microwave paths within 2 miles of the proposed Project (information on each path is provided in Table 26-3 below).
Table 26-3. Microwave Paths Within 2-Miles of the Proposed Project
Call Sign 1 Call Sign 2 Band (GHz) Licensee AL90XCRM AL81XC50 11 GHz Sprintcom, Inc WQLP949 WQLP978 6.7 GHz New York Communications Co., Inc WQXN486 WQXS230 6.1 GHz Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. WQXS230 WQXJ995 11 GHz Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
One microwave path was found to intersect the Project site. This path was determined to have a centerline height of 377 meters (1,237 feet) above ground level that will provide adequate clearance to any proposed structures. Therefore, no microwave systems are expected to be impacted by the Project.
(6) Emergency Services
Registered frequencies for the following first responder entities were evaluated in the vicinity of the Project: police, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency management, hospitals, public works, transportation and other state, county, and municipal agencies (see Appendix 26-6; Comsearch, 2019f). The FCC’s Universal Licensing System and the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau provided the land mobile and emergency service data. 34 site-based licenses and 43 regional area-wide licenses designated for public safety utilization were identified (see Tables 26-4 and 26-5, below).
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 6 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-4. Site-Based Licensed Public Safety Communication Sources
Antenna Distance to Frequency Licensee Call Sign Height Project Site Band (MHz) (meters) (kilometers) Central Hudson Gas & Electric KUD923 150-174 37 0.00 Corporation New York Power Authority WPUJ212 25-50 30 0.11 New York Power Authority KSK842 25-50 30 0.12 Repeater Network, LLC WQJX358 450-470 6 1.02 Roundout Constructors Joint Venture WQOR360 450-470 19.8 1.08 CSX Transportation WNZQ484 150-174 3 1.45 CSX Transportation WPPA265 150-174 3 1.76 Wappingers Falls, Village Of KEB706 150-174 35 1.80 Grabala, Carl J WPMQ955 450-470 30 1.80 Grabala, Carl J WPMQ955 450-470 45 1.80 Repeater Network, LLC WQDG674 450-470 45 1.80 Repeater Network, LLC WQDG675 450-470 45 1.80 Repeater Network, LLC WQDG676 450-470 45 1.80 Grabala, Carl J WPKM809 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPKM811 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPKM814 450-470 30 1.85 A 1 Communications Inc WPKM815 450-470 25 1.85 Mondello, Ralph J WPKP498 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPKQ475 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPKQ480 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPKR387 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPLX753 450-470 30 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPMS233 450-470 30 1.85 East Mountain Communications Inc. WQIC344 450-470 25 1.85 Repeater Network, LLC WQSI660 450-470 25 1.85 Grabala, Carl J WPMH582 450-470 30 1.89 Grabala, Carl J WPMN396 450-470 30 1.89 Grabala, Carl J WPMQ344 450-470 25 1.89 Grabala, Carl WQTF400 450-470 20 1.89 Marlboro Central School District WQAR985 450-470 9.1 2.74 BOCES Orange Ulster, Counties Of WQIY607 450-470 9.1 2.74
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 7 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-4. Site-Based Licensed Public Safety Communication Sources
Antenna Distance to Frequency Licensee Call Sign Height Project Site Band (MHz) (meters) (kilometers) George M Carroll Inc KYB961 150-174 20 3.14 New York State Department of WAZ670 25-50, 15 3.19 Environmental Conservation Office For 150-174 Public Protection New Hamburg Fire District WQCP823 25-50 23 3.19
Table 26-5. Area-Wide Licensed Communication Sources
Licensee Area of Operation Band Frequency (MHz) American National Red Cross Statewide: New York 25-50, 450-470 Bergen Volunteer Fire Department Statewide: New York 150-174 Bullville Fire District Countywide: Orange, NY 450-470 Central Islip Hauppauge Volunteer Statewide: New York 150-174 Ambulance Inc City Of New York Statewide: New York 4940-4990 Coldenham Fire District Countywide: Orange, NY 450-470 Cronomer Valley Fire Dept Countywide: Orange, NY 450-470 Cronomer Valley Fire District Countywide: Orange, NY 25-50, 450-470 Erie, County Of Statewide: New York 450-470 Goshen Central School District Countywide: Orange, NY 150-174 Goshen, Town Of Countywide: Orange, NY 25-50 Massasauga Search and Rescue Statewide: New York 150-174 Inc National Ski Patrol System Inc Statewide: New York 150-174 New Jersey Transit Corporation Countywide: Orange, NY 4940-4990 New Windsor, Town of Countywide: Orange, NY 2450-2500 New York City Police Department Statewide: New York 150-174 New York State Department of Statewide: New York 150-174, 450-470, 4940-4990 Corrections and Community Supervision New York State Department of Statewide: New York 25-50, 150-174, 450-470 Environmental Conservation New York State Department of Statewide: New York 150-174 Labor
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 8 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-5. Area-Wide Licensed Communication Sources
Licensee Area of Operation Band Frequency (MHz) New York State Department of Statewide: New York 0-10, 4940-4990 Transportation New York State Office of Parks, Statewide: New York 150-174 Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Long Island Region New York State Office of Parks, Statewide: New York 450-470 Recreation and Historic Preservation New York State Office of Parks, Statewide: New York 150-174 Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Niagara Region New York State Office of Countywide: Orange, NY 25-50 Parks, Recreation, And Historic Preservation (OPRHP) New York State Office of Parks, Statewide: New York 150-174 Recreation, And Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Albany New York State Office of Parks, Statewide: New York 150-174 Recreation, And Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Long Island Region New York, State of Statewide: New York 0-10, 25-50, 150-174, 220- 222, 4940-4990 New York, State of, Division of Statewide: New York 150-174, 450-470, 2450-2500 State Police New York, State Of-Office of Parks, Statewide: New York 150-174 Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Albany Newburgh Enlarged City School Countywide: Orange, NY 150-174 District Niagara Frontier Search and Statewide: New York 150-174 Rescue Northeast Mobile Search and Statewide: New York 150-174 Rescue Inc Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Statewide: New York 25-50 Compact NYS Department of Health Bureau Statewide: New York 25-50, 150-174, 450-470 Of EMS Orange, County Of - Division of Countywide: Orange, NY 150-174, 800/900 Emergency Communications 911 Orange, County of Countywide: Orange, NY 25-50, 150-174, 450-470,
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 9 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-5. Area-Wide Licensed Communication Sources
Licensee Area of Operation Band Frequency (MHz) 769-775/799-805, 769- 775/799-805, 800/900 Ossining, Village of Statewide: New York 25-50 State of New York Division of State Statewide: New York 150-174, 800/900, 4940-4990 Police Town of Woodbury Statewide: New York 4940-4990 Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Statewide: New York 4940-4990 Authority Washingtonville, Village of Countywide: Orange, NY 150-174 Western New York Search Dogs Statewide: New York 150-174 Inc. Woodbury Community Ambulance, Countywide: Orange, NY 150-174, 450-470 Inc.
The first responder, industrial/business land mobile sites, area-wide public safety, and E-911 communications are typically unaffected by the presence of gas plant facilities. Therefore, no significant adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the Project. This is due to the multiple transmitter locations utilized, similar to cellular services.
There will be no significant impact to emergency services communications coverage upon installation of the Project. In the event that a public safety entity believes its coverage has been compromised by the presence of the Project, there are many options to improve signal coverage to the area through optimization of a nearby base station or even adding a repeater site. It is not anticipated that any emergency service communications will have compromised coverage. Project representatives have consulted with Orange County Emergency Services to address any concerns related to communications. This consultation is constructive and collaborative to address any questions that may arise.
(7) Municipal/School District Services
Municipal and school district communication sources within the vicinity of the Project were identified (see Appendix 26-6; Comsearch, 2019f). There was one site-based license issued to the Marlboro Central School District. There were numerous communication sources licensed to municipalities, including local towns and villages. A full listing of sources is identified in Tables 26-4 and 26-5, above.
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 10 Danskammer Energy Center Typically, mobile sites and area-wide public safety communications, including both municipal and school communications, are unaffected by the presence of buildings and facilities. No significant adverse impacts to these services are anticipated as a result of construction or operation of the Project.
(8) Public Utility Services
Danskammer has identified the following public utilities within a 2-mile radius of the Project site:
Orange & Rockland Central Hudson National Grid New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) National Fuel Duke Energy Verizon
In addition to identifying the local utilities, and prior to construction, Danskammer will contact any utility in the Project Site that may be impacted by the Project and work with those utilities to eliminate or limit any communication disruption for utility services.
(9) Doppler/Weather Radar
Doppler weather radar, or next-generation radar (NEXRAD), are operated by the National Weather Service (NWS). This radar allows for the generation of meteorological and hydrological short-term forecasts based on algorithms with inputs of detected precipitation, winds, temperature, and humidity. This system was one of three radar systems identified in proximity to the Project (see Appendix 26-7, Comsearch, 2019g). The tallest proposed structures for the Project have the potential to block radar coverage and produce false targets if it is in line-of- sight of the radar systems’ transmitted signals.
Fifteen Doppler Weather Radar systems that are owned and operated by television stations and commercial interests were identified in the vicinity of the Project (see Appendix 26-8; Comsearch, 2019h). The closest site is located approximately 68 km (42.25 miles) from the Project Site and the effective terrain elevations would block LOS between the antennas of all 15 radars and the Project Site. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. Additionally, the Department of Defense (DoD) RADAR screening tool was used to determine if the Project presented
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 11 Danskammer Energy Center potential coverage issues to any of these radar systems and the findings concluded that there was no potential impact to the NWS NEXRAD WSR-88D radar system from the Project (see Appendix 26-7, Comsearch, 2019g).
(10) Air Traffic Control
The closest air traffic control tower is located approximately 6 miles to the northeast of the Project Site at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport. Two additional airports were identified proximate to the proposed Project Site. These included New York Stewart International Airport at approximately 8 miles to the southwest and Orange County Airport at approximately 11 miles to the west-southwest. The FAA is responsible for air traffic control and for determinations on the petitions for objects to penetrate national airspace. The FAA long-range radar system was identified as one of three radar systems in proximity to the Project Site and determined the Project could potentially impact the system (see Appendix 26-7, Comsearch, 2019g).
The FAA was informed of the Project through the submission of FAA Form 7460-1 on September 23, 2019, required for the proposed stack that meets FAA requirements for filing. An FAA Aeronautical Study determination was received on October 10, 2019 (Appendix 25-6) and concluded that the proposed stack is not a hazard to air navigation and does not exceed obstruction standards. Air traffic control is not anticipated to be affected by the construction and operation of the Project.
(11) Armed Forces
Danskammer does not anticipate any issues with any armed forces facilities. The nearest armed forces facility is the Stewart Air National Guard Base approximately 8 miles southwest of the Project site. Danskammer sent written notification of the proposed Project to the Stewart Air National Guard Base on September 11, 2019. No response has been received as of the date of the printing of this Application. If a response is received it will be provided as a supplemental filing.
The Department of Defense (DoD) military systems are one of three radar systems located in proximity to the project. The DoD RADAR screening tool was used to determine if the Project presented potential coverage issues to any of these radar systems and the findings concluded that there was no potential impact to the DoD radar system from the Project (see Appendix 26-7, Comsearch, 2019g).
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 12 Danskammer Energy Center (12) Global Positioning System
Comsearch conducted a GPS study in order to determine if the structures proposed as part of the Project could lead to signal blockage of GPS antennas that are part of a network of continuously operating reference stations (CORS). The study examined GPS antennas registered with the NOAA CORS database and the FAA’s Wide-Area Augmentation system (WAAS) to determine if a radio line-of-sight (RLOS) existed with the Project. A line of sight analysis was conducted by creating a cross-sectional elevation profile to the nearest Project facilities (see Appendix 26-9; Comsearch, 2019h).
There were four NOAA CORS antennas located within 40.4 km of the Project Site. The closest CORS antenna was 9.6 km away from the Project Site located in Newburgh, New York.
There were also three WAAS antennas identified 113.6 km away from the Project Site in Ronkonkoma, New York. All three antennas are located on the same building roughly 10 meters apart from each other. No harmful impact on the CORS or WAAS system is expected as a result of the Project.
(13) Long Range Navigation
Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) is a system developed during World War II. Radio signals were sent across long distances through radio towers to guide ships and aircrafts. The United States Coast Guard, in accordance with the 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, terminated the transmission of all United States LORAN signals. Therefore, no further discussion of LORAN is provided in this Application, because there will be no impact.
(14) Amateur Radio Licenses Registered to Users
Comsearch identified 19 amateur radio licenses registered to users within a 2-mile radius of the Project (see Appendix 26-10; Comsearch, 2019i). Information on each of these amateur radio stations is provided in Table 26-6 below.
Table 26-6. Amateur Radio Licenses within 2 Miles of the Proposed Project
Call Sign Expiration Date Operator Class N2PYY 03/17/2022 Technician
KC2NDQ 06/10/2025 General
AC2FB 12/14/2020 Amateur Extra
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 13 Danskammer Energy Center Table 26-6. Amateur Radio Licenses within 2 Miles of the Proposed Project
Call Sign Expiration Date Operator Class WA2MNX 01/15/2027 General
KC2TOL 06/17/2018 Technician
N2ECE 03/19/2024 General
KB2RUO 09/22/2024 Technician
K2JRB 03/25/2019 Advanced
KD2BFF 11/30/2021 Technician
KC2YHL 04/26/2020 Technician
KB3ROK 08/11/2028 Amateur Extra
KC2CVG 12/24/2027 Technician
N2KEF 12/26/2019 Technician
KD2ACA 04/18/2021 Technician
W2HO 11/26/2026 (none listed)
WB2KHE 03/29/2024 Amateur Extra
KC2OYJ 12/06/2025 Amateur Extra
KC2WAS 10/29/2019 Technician
WB2RLN 07/14/2024 Technician
There are no anticipated impacts to amateur radio license-registered users as part of the Project.
26(b) Existing Underground Cable and Fiber Optic Major Transmission Location Telecommunication Lines
The existing telecommunications system consists of a Primary Rate Interface (PRI) trunk for voice and 200 Mbps upload and download symmetrical service for data. This line will be located prior to construction and measures will be incorporated into Danskammer’s construction activities to protect this line.
To the extent publicly available, underground cable and fiber optic lines are shown on Figure 4- 3. This will be completed using a surveying contractor in collaboration with local utilities, Orange
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 14 Danskammer Energy Center County, and Dig Safely New York. Danskammer and/or EPC Contractor will submit a request for information with Dig Safely New York to receive all documented buried utilities within the Project Site. Using the information compiled on current fiber optic and/or underground cables, Danskammer will avoid interference or minimize interference where avoidance is not possible.
26(c) Electric Interconnection Effects
Comsearch conducted the review for the transmission and interconnection facilities and has determined that there will be no major impacts to communication technologies.
(1) Structures to Interfere with Broadcast Patterns
After analyzing broadcast signals within the Project Site, it has been determined that there do not appear to be any structures that will create major interference with Broadcast Patterns.
(2) Structures to Block Necessary Lines-of-Sight
The Project Site is located on property that is currently being used for the generation of electric power. Stack heights for the existing stacks are 220 feet and 240 feet above grade, respectively. The stack height of the combined-cycle facility’s combustion turbine (200 feet above grade) is lower than the height of the existing stacks referenced above. A model on microwave line-of-sight paths was generated and the potential for signal degradation based on Three-Dimensional Fresnal Zone Analysis. It was determined that there will be no signal attenuation for microwave line-of-sight paths.
(3) Physical Disturbance by Construction Activities
The physical disturbance by construction activities associated with the Project on existing communication systems, if any, will be temporary. Because the proposed Project will be constructed entirely within the existing electric generation facility property and use existing on- site electrical and natural gas interconnection facilities, it is not anticipated that there will be impacts to communications systems surrounding the property.
(4) Adverse Impacts to Co-Located Lines due to Unintended Bonding
The existing telecommunications service provider has indicated that that the local infrastructure used to currently serve the surrounding community provides the required capabilities for the Project’s interconnection and that the needed connections are already in proximity to the Project Site because similar service is already being provided to the existing Danskammer Generating
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 15 Danskammer Energy Center Station (see Appendix 40-1). Further, proposed utilities on-site will be designed to protect against unintended bonding. Therefore, no adverse impacts to co-located lines due to unintended bonding are expected at the electric interconnection between the Energy Center and the point of interconnection on the communications systems.
(5) Other Interference Potential
There is not expected to be any significant interference to communication systems as a result of the Project. There has been no other potential for interference identified within the 2-mile Study Area as no communication towers exist within this radius (U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS), 2019).
26(d) Potential Impacts on Federal Government Communication Systems
Danskammer sent written notification of the proposed Project to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on September 11, 2019. No response has been received as of the date of the printing of this Application. If a response is received it will be provided as a supplemental filing.
26(e) Adverse Effects on Communications Systems and Plans to Mitigate Impacts on Communication Systems
As stated previously, Danskammer does not expect any significant effect on communication systems due to the Project.
Danskammer has used best design practices to mitigate potential impact risks prior to finalizing preliminary designs and plans for construction. This guarantees that all modeled impact risks have been mitigated in the engineering phase of the Project. Because these precautions have been taken, it is not expected for there to be significant impacts to communication systems.
Should there be a significant adverse effect to communications systems post-construction, it will be resolved through the complaint resolution process that can be found in the designated document repositories and is located in Appendix 12-3 of this Application. After proper analysis, measures will be taken to resolve the issues presented.
26(f) Consultations with County and State Emergency Services
Danskammer has consulted with the Orange County Office of Emergency Services, the Orange County Sheriff’s office, and the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 16 Danskammer Energy Center Services to inform these agencies about the Project and assess effects and concerns regarding potential impacts to emergency services or emergency communications systems. Letters were sent to each of the three aforementioned agencies on September 11, 2019. See Appendix 26- 11 for copies of letters sent.
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 17 Danskammer Energy Center References
Comsearch. 2019a. AM and FM Radio Report. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019b. Over-the-Air TV Analysis. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019c. Mobile Phone Carrier Report. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019d. Microwave Study. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019e. Wireless Internet Services Report. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019f. Land Mobile & Emergency Services Report. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019g. Government RADAR System analysis. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019h. Doppler Weather Radar Study. August 2019.
Comsearch. 2019i. GPS Study. September 2019.
Comsearch. 2019j. Amateur Radio Report. August 2019.
USDHS. 2019. Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD). https://hifld- geoplatform.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/0835ba2ed38f494196c14af8407454fb_0?ge ometry=-195.455%2C-16.808%2C164.545%2C72.127. Accessed: September 2019.
EXHIBIT 26 Danskammer Energy, LLC Page 18 Danskammer Energy Center
APPENDIX 26-1
AM AND FM RADIO REPORT
Gas Power GeoPlanner™
AM and FM Radio Report
Danskammer Energy Gas Plant
Prepared on Behalf of TRC
August 29, 2019
COIVISEARCH~ A CommScope Company
TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSEARCH I; CommScope Co Table of Contents 1. Introduction - 1 - 2. Summary of Results - 2 - 3. Impact Assessment - 7 - 4. Recommendations - 7 - 5. Contact - 7 - Comsearch Proprietary - 0 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSEARCH I; CommScope Co 1. Introduction Comsearch analyzed AM and FM radio broadcast stations whose service could potentially be affected by the proposed Danskammer Energy Gas Plant project in Orange County, New York. Haviland ✓ / .Fairview '' Hlg: landi --~r Arlington I ' • PoU9nkeeps1e \ I' I Titusville .-.· - Dutchess Co., NY Milton. : Spackenkt/1 . • Red Oaks MIii Crown Heights Watchtower . r-· Pfattekifl ' H1/1s1de Lake ' 0WallkJ/'\---....._-, ( MarlDoro 1' o/BPP,~ngers Fall: Myers Corner I, . __ , ~)_ qt . •Walden l, ~oshen Figure 1: Area of Interest (AOI) Comsearch Proprietary - 1 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSEARCH I; CommScope Co 2. Summary of Results AM Radio Analysis Comsearch found twelve database records1 for AM stations within approximately 30 kilometers of the project as listed in Table 1 and depicted in Figure 1. The closest station, WBNR, broadcasts out of Beacon, NY and is about 8.7 km to the south of the project area. All but one of the stations are licensed for both daytime and night time operations with generally higher transmit power during daytime. Distance Transmit to the Frequency Operation Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status2 ERP3 Project (kHz) Time (NAD 27) (NAD 27) (kW) Area (km) 1 WBNR LIC 1260 0.4 Nighttime 41.492222 -73.978611 8.69 2 WBNR LIC 1260 1.0 Daytime 41.492222 -73.978611 8.69 3 WGNY LIC 1220 10.0 Daytime 41.531389 -74.113333 12.70 4 WGNY LIC 1220 0.18 Nighttime 41.531389 -74.113333 12.70 5 WKIP LIC 1450 1.0 Daytime 41.705000 -73.887778 15.77 6 WKIP LIC 1450 1.0 Nighttime 41.705000 -73.887778 15.77 7 WEOK LIC 1390 5.0 Daytime 41.720556 -73.908056 16.80 8 WEOK LIC 1390 0.106 Nighttime 41.720556 -73.908056 16.80 9 WWLE LIC 1170 0.8 Daytime 41.440000 -74.073611 16.93 10 WHVW LIC 950 0.5 Daytime 41.746111 -73.912778 19.43 11 WHVW LIC 950 0.057 Nighttime 41.746111 -73.912778 19.43 12 WLNA LIC 1420 5.0 Daytime 41.308611 -73.916667 29.29 13 WLNA LIC 1420 1.0 Nighttime 41.308611 -73.916667 29.29 Table 1: AM Radio Stations within 30 Kilometers of Project Area 1 Comsearch makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the data included in this report beyond the date of the report. The data presented in this report is derived from the AM/FM station’s FCC license and governed by Comsearch’s data license notification and agreement located at http://www.comsearch.com/files/data_license.pdf. 2 LIC = Licensed and operational station; APP = Application for construction permit; CP=Construction permit granted; CP MOD = Modification of construction permit. 3 ERP = Transmit Effective Radiated Power. Comsearch Proprietary - 2 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSE ARCH A CommScope Co Ma rbletown Rosendale • AM Stations c::::J Project Area Esopus !'.i Kilomete,~ 0,, Hyde Park awarsing Pleasa nt Valley Chestnut Ridge Lloyd Minnewaska Dover Point State Park Pough keeps,. 6 Polnt • Dover Furnace • Gard iner La Grange Plattekill Myers Comer Beekman Wappinger 0 East Fishkill Walden Orange Lake • 3 . 4 Patterson Newburg~ New Windsor 1 • 2 Goshen ~bing Kiryas Joel $@)14.qi1}}f~1crosoft Corporation @2019 HERE Figure 1: AM Radio Stations within 30 Kilometers of Project Area Comsearch Proprietary - 3 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSEARCH I; CommScope Co FM Radio Analysis Comsearch determined that there were forty-eight database records for FM stations within approximately 30 kilometers from the Danskammer Energy Gas Plant project as listed in Table 2 and depicted in Figure 2. Forty of these stations are currently licensed and operating, eighteen of which are translator stations that broadcast with limited range. Two of the forty are low-power stations and another two are auxiliary backup stations. The nearest station is WVKR- FM which is about 8.4 kilometers from the project area. Distance Transmit Frequency Latitude Longitude to the ID Call Sign Status4 Service5 ERP6 (MHz) (NAD 27) (NAD 27) Project (kW) Area (km) 1 WVKR-FM LIC FM 91.3 3.7 41.640278 -74.021111 8.37 2 W243EM CP FX 96.5 0.1 41.492139 -73.977639 8.69 3 W280DJ CP FX 103.9 0.01 41.488861 -73.948000 9.11 4 W229BH LIC FX 93.7 0.007 41.488806 -73.948056 9.11 5 W291CQ LIC FX 106.1 0.025 41.488806 -73.948056 9.11 6 W293AE LIC FX 106.5 0.01 41.488806 -73.948056 9.11 7 W212CC LIC FX 90.3 0.01 41.488611 -73.948056 9.13 8 WSPK LIC FM 104.7 7.4 41.488611 -73.947778 9.14 9 W233BM LIC FX 94.5 0.06 41.488333 -73.945833 9.19 10 W280DJ LIC FX 103.9 0.01 41.488333 -73.945694 9.20 11 WBWZ LIC FM 93.3 0.33 41.699444 -74.003056 13.99 12 W295BK LIC FX 106.9 0.007 41.699444 -74.003056 13.99 13 WRWD-FM LIC FM 107.3 0.33 41.699444 -74.003056 13.99 14 W239BL LIC FX 95.7 0.25 41.699444 -74.003333 14.00 15 W279AJ LIC FX 103.7 0.01 41.699444 -74.003333 14.00 16 W253BV LIC FX 98.5 0.2 41.704917 -73.887639 15.76 17 W253BV CP FX 99.7 0.25 41.704917 -73.887639 15.76 18 WPKF LIC FS 96.1 0.125 41.705000 -73.887778 15.77 19 WPKF LIC FS 96.1 1.7 41.705000 -73.887778 15.77 20 W213AC LIC FX 90.5 0.017 41.718333 -73.996944 15.96 21 WRHV LIC FM 88.7 0.23 41.719167 -73.996389 16.05 22 WFNP LIC FM 88.7 0.23 41.719167 -73.996389 16.05 23 WRNQ LIC FM 92.1 0.52 41.719167 -73.996389 16.05 24 WRRB LIC FM 96.9 0.31 41.719167 -73.996389 16.05 25 WPDH LIC FM 101.5 4.4 41.719167 -73.996389 16.05 26 W271BF LIC FX 102.1 0.01 41.719444 -73.995833 16.07 4 LIC = Licensed and operational station; APP = Application for construction permit; CP=Construction permit granted; CP MOD = Modification of construction permit. 5 FM = FM broadcast station; FX = FM translator station; FL = Low-power FM station; FS = FM auxiliary (backup) station; FB = FM booster station. 6 ERP = Transmit Effective Radiated Power. Comsearch Proprietary - 4 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSEARCH I; CommScope Co Distance Transmit Frequency Latitude Longitude to the ID Call Sign Status4 Service5 ERP6 (MHz) (NAD 27) (NAD 27) Project (kW) Area (km) 27 WCZX LIC FM 97.7 0.3 41.719722 -73.995833 16.10 28 W292CM LIC FX 106.3 0.008 41.721667 -73.993611 16.29 29 W299AG LIC FX 107.7 0.01 41.422500 -74.011667 16.82 30 W261DY CP FX 100.1 0.005 41.438889 -74.073333 17.02 31 WJGK LIC FM 103.1 6.0 41.473611 -74.139444 17.78 32 W287CY LIC FX 105.3 0.25 41.473611 -74.139444 17.78 33 WPKF LIC FM 96.1 3.5 41.737778 -73.905556 18.69 34 W247CW LIC FX 97.3 0.25 41.746028 -73.912639 19.43 35 WLJP LIC FM 89.3 0.2 41.378333 -74.137778 25.57 36 WLJP CP FM 89.3 1.6 41.378333 -74.137778 25.57 37 W231BP LIC FX 94.1 0.25 41.378333 -74.137778 25.57 CP 38 W291CQ MOD FX 106.1 0.25 41.378333 -74.137778 25.57 39 W240CR LIC FX 95.9 0.01 41.338333 -73.894722 26.37 40 WHUD LIC FM 100.7 50.0 41.338333 -73.894722 26.37 41 W232DQ CP FX 94.3 0.001 41.338250 -73.894583 26.38 42 WJZZ LIC FM 88.1 1.15 41.477056 -74.269389 27.03 43 WDBY LIC FM 105.5 0.9 41.521667 -73.635000 27.97 44 WPWL-LP LIC FL 103.7 0.002 41.650500 -73.627472 29.19 45 WGNY-FM LIC FM 98.9 1.35 41.840722 -73.990361 29.43 46 WJVQ-LP LIC FL 94.7 0.003 41.840833 -73.990278 29.45 47 WHVC LIC FM 102.5 1.35 41.840961 -73.990489 29.46 48 W292CM CP FX 106.3 0.058 41.840972 -73.990389 29.46 Table 2: FM Radio Stations within 30 Kilometers of Project Area Comsearch Proprietary - 5 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSE ARCH A CommScope Co 45 - 48 FM Stations i::::J Project Area Marbletown Rosendale • • Esopus 5Klklmeters Hyde Pa rk awarsing Pleasant GJ Valley Chestnut Ridge 20 -2a, Uoyd Minnewaska Dover Polnt State Park 11 - 15• Poughkeeplt 1s Point ... Dover Furnace .. Gard iner La Grange 44 1 • • Plattekill Beekman Myers Comer Wappinger r, East Fishki ll Walden Orange Lake Qa tterson 43 Newburg~ ff . 10 42 New Windsor 2 • • 31 . 32 30• Goshen 36 - 38. !;,bing 39• - 41 ~IZ.Q1(9Jl'§j1crosoft Corporatio n © 2019 HERE Figure 2: FM Radio Stations within 30 Kilometers of Project Area Comsearch Proprietary - 6 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ IJJ# AM and FM Radio Report COMSEARCH I; CommScope Co 3. Impact Assessment The exclusion distance for AM broadcast stations varies as a function of the antenna type and broadcast frequency. For directional antennas, the exclusion distance is calculated by taking the lesser of 10 wavelengths or 3 kilometers. For non-directional antennas, the exclusion distance is simply equal to 1 wavelength. Potential problems with AM broadcast coverage are only anticipated when AM broadcast stations are located within their respective exclusion distance limit from any of the proposed construction site. The nearest operational AM station, WBNR, is located over 8 kilometers from the gas plant facility and well beyond the required separation distance. As there were no other stations located within 3 kilometers of the project, which is the maximum possible exclusion distance based on a directional AM antenna broadcasting at 1000 KHz or less, the project should not impact the coverage of local AM stations. The coverage of FM stations is generally not susceptible to interference caused by nearby objects especially when they are sited in the far field region of the radiating FM antenna. This prevents the risk of distorting the antenna’s radiation pattern. The nearest station, WVKR-FM, is over 8 kilometers from the gas plant facility which is more than adequate separation to avoid radiation pattern distortion. 4. Recommendations Since no impact on any of the AM or FM broadcast stations was identified in our analysis, no recommendations or mitigation techniques are recommended for this project. 5. Contact For questions or information regarding the AM and FM Radio Report, please contact: Contact person: David Meyer Title: Senior Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5656 (office) / 703-726-5595 (fax) Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com Comsearch Proprietary - 7 - August 29, 2019 APPENDIX 26-2 OVER-THE-AIR TV ANALYSIS Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air TV Analysis Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Prepared on Behalf of TRC August 29, 2019 COI\/ISEARCHe A CommScope Company TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Table of Contents 1. Introduction - 1 - 2. Summary of Results - 1 - 3. Impact Assessment - 3 - 4. Recommendations - 4 - 5. Contact - 4 - Appendix - 5 - Comsearch Proprietary - 0 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 1. Introduction Over-the-air (OTA) television stations broadcast signals from terrestrially-based facilities directly to television receivers. Comsearch identified those OTA stations whose service could potentially be affected by the proposed Danskammer Energy Gas Plant in Orange County, New York. Comsearch then examined the coverage of the stations and the communities in the area that could potentially have degraded television reception due to the location of the proposed gas plant. 2. Summary of Results The proposed gas plant project area and local communities are depicted in Figure 1 below. Havdand Ftmv1ew '' . H,g~andj ' Arlmgton Clrnlondale -.-- • Pou°8nk.eepS1e Tltusvl/fe 'l!iom Pfafns DutcJi~ss Co., NY Spackonk . New Windsor. .Va,ls Gale : ake F.irlhclrffe • • \ Nelsonville ) r1i$ Cornwall-on-Hudson COid Spnr,g '·>J \ WestPoint ,/ [y . . ' Highland Falls I Figure 1: Project Area and Local Communities Comsearch Proprietary - 1 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A C ommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant To begin the analysis, Comsearch compiled all OTA television stations1 within 150 kilometers of the proposed gas plant. TV stations at a distance of 150 kilometers or less are the most likely to provide OTA coverage to the project area and neighboring communities. These stations are listed in the Appendix. A plot depicting their locations is provided in Figure 2. There are a total of 226 database records for stations within approximately 150 kilometers of the proposed gas plant. Of these stations, only 84 stations are currently licensed and operating2, 41 of which are low-power stations or translators. Translator stations are low-power stations that receive signals from distant broadcasters and retransmit the signal to a local audience. These stations serve local audiences and have limited range, which is a function of their transmit power and the height of their transmit antenna. TV Stations c::::J Project Area ,,, 0 20 KiOme(eQ _\ • L____j______j N Troy ,,, 211 . 212 • .,.. Albany Norwich . Pitulleld "' North mpton • 2u. 2n w 1 • Bfnghamton .• Catskill Park •' Kingston 1u -,u-• '" Hyde Park f$3 - f5,t • I ,., ,.,. ''°• Hartford •,.,.,.. ,. . •. .. fOf - 101 •"''"" . ~ 'Q1 •Waterbul)' ,. .. Middletown 11· .., 214 • -U& . " Scranton 1 " · -:: New Haven • Wllkes•Barre ,., Bndgeport' QP • ." Long Island Sound New City ,. _,. •Stamford • White Plains• Q u • n~-11 River ead Paterson• • Yonkers unti.ngton co'rarr,• "'·"• - ,._,,. s 1•t htown •. "' Shl-'eu" , t-tei«;k ~ ,'tit ,~ vo"r1c ,.,.,,, ••~~ "41,tu ~ ,t, , '°'·"'J~ y City 22 Easton _.,., ___ • El izabeth f(J1 - 11&' 0_§ Allen.town @2019 Microsoft Corporation © 2019 HERE Figure 2: Plot of OTA TV Stations within 150 Kilometers of Proposed Gas Plant 1 Comsearch makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the data included in this report beyond the date of the report. The data presented in this report is derived from the TV station’s FCC license and governed by Comsearch’s data license notification and agreement located at http://www.comsearch.com/files/data_license.pdf. 2 Five stations have missing statuses on FCC licenses and they were considered as operational in this study. Comsearch Proprietary - 2 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 3. Impact Assessment Based on a contour analysis of the licensed stations within 150 kilometers of the Danskammer Energy Gas Plant, it was determined that only 12 of the full-power digital stations, along with one low-power station W23ER-D, currently provide OTA television coverage in and around the project area. These stations are listed in Table 1. The locations that could be affected by the proposed construction are those which are already at or near the outer fringes of coverage for certain channels and thus have the weakest signal. Typically, these channels correspond to the most distant stations as listed in the table. After the gas plant facility is constructed, communities and homes at these fringe locations may have degraded reception of these stations. This is due to potential blockage or multipath interference caused by signal scattering as TV signals are reflected and attenuated by the newly-built structures. Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service3 Channel ERP4 the Gas (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Station (km) 1 WTBY-TV LIC DT 27 1000.000 41.488972 -73.947611 9.10 2 W23ER-D LIC LD 23 11.000 41.718750 -73.995944 15.99 6 WEPT-CD LIC DC 22 15.000 42.085000 -74.100000 57.54 33 WABC-TV LIC DX 7 100.000 40.802111 -74.245972 88.45 54 WJLP LIC DT 3 6.960 40.756222 -73.986250 90.36 56 WJLP - DT 3 6.960 40.756222 -73.986250 90.36 60 WNET LIC DX 13 12.500 40.756222 -73.986250 90.36 78 WABC-TV LIC DT 7 34.000 40.748333 -73.985833 91.24 79 WPIX LIC DT 11 7.500 40.748333 -73.985833 91.24 121 WCBS-TV LIC DT 33 385.000 40.713000 -74.013139 95.23 130 WNJU - DT 35 575.000 40.713000 -74.013139 95.23 144 WEDH - DT 30 497.000 41.703611 -72.831944 95.25 145 WCCT-TV LIC DT 33 220.000 41.703611 -72.831944 95.25 Table 1: Licensed Over-the-Air TV Stations Subject to Degradation 3 Definitions of service and status codes: DT – Digital television broadcast station DC – Class A digital television broadcast station LD – Low-power digital television broadcast station DX – Digital auxiliary (backup) facility LIC – Licensed and operational station 4 ERP = Transmit Effective Radiated Power Comsearch Proprietary - 3 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 4. Recommendations While TV signals can be attenuated and reflected by various objects that can degrade OTA television coverage, modern digital TV receivers have undergone significant improvements to mitigate the signal effects and thereby enhance TV reception. When used in combination with a directional antenna, it becomes even less likely that new and existing structures would cause degraded reception. In the unlikely event that a weakened signal or interference is observed in any of the TV service areas, it is recommended that a high-gain directional antenna be used, preferably outdoors, and oriented towards the signal origin in order to enhance the OTA reception. Both cable service and direct broadcast satellite service will be unaffected by the presence of the facility and may be offered to those residents who can show that their OTA TV reception has been disrupted by the presence of the gas plant after its construction is completed. 5. Contact For questions or information regarding the Over-the-Air TV Analysis, please contact: Contact person: David Meyer Title: Senior Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5656 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com Comsearch Proprietary - 4 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Appendix Comsearch Proprietary - 5 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service5 Channel ERP6 the Project (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Area(km) 1 WTBY-TV LIC DT 27 1000.000 41.48897200 -73.94761100 9.10 2 W23ER-D LIC LD 23 11.000 41.71875000 -73.99594400 15.99 3 WEPT-CD CP DC 28 10.000 41.71875000 -73.99594400 15.99 4 W20CM CP LD 20 15.000 41.68361100 -74.35638900 34.48 5 WRGB CP LD 29 7.000 41.96008300 -74.02597200 42.89 6 WEPT-CD LIC DC 22 15.000 42.08500000 -74.10000000 57.54 7 W25DY-D CP LD 21 2.400 41.66083300 -74.68638900 60.48 8 W30AZ-D LIC LD 30 0.100 41.66083300 -74.68638900 60.48 9 W20CM CP TX 20 0.200 41.36369400 -74.67763900 63.41 10 W34DI-D LIC TX 34 0.200 41.36369400 -74.67763900 63.41 11 W22EW-D LIC TX 42 0.200 41.36369400 -74.67763900 63.41 12 W23EX-D LIC LD 23 3.870 41.14361100 -74.53805600 67.17 13 WNYJ-LD CP MOD LD 28 15.000 40.96083300 -73.92250000 67.72 14 WEDW CP DT 21 200.000 41.27897200 -73.18511100 72.72 15 WTXX-LD CP LD 49 15.000 41.27897200 -73.18511100 72.72 16 WTXX-LD CP LD 49 15.000 41.27897200 -73.18511100 72.72 17 WZME CP DT 49 170.000 41.27897200 -73.18511100 72.72 18 W39EB-D LIC LD 39 0.500 41.68805600 -74.83444400 73.14 19 W39EB-D CP LD 26 1.000 41.68805600 -74.83483300 73.17 20 WMBC-TV LIC DT 18 1000.000 40.86472200 -74.20055600 80.75 21 WNJN LIC DT 51 200.000 40.86472200 -74.20055600 80.75 22 WNJJ-LD CP LD 22 2.900 41.00988900 -74.59372200 81.32 23 WNYN-LD CP LD 30 7.370 41.00988900 -74.59372200 81.32 24 W32EI-D LIC LD 32 1.870 41.00988900 -74.59372200 81.32 25 WNJJ-LD LIC LD 41 7.370 41.00988900 -74.59372200 81.32 26 WYBN-LD LIC LD 14 15.000 42.28711100 -74.26616700 82.71 27 WCTX CP DT 10 20.500 41.42283300 -72.95136100 86.07 5 Definitions of service and status codes: TV – Analog television broadcast station DT – Digital television broadcast station DX – Digital auxiliary (backup) facility DS – Digital special temporary authority (STA) LP – Low power analog television broadcast station LD – Low power digital television broadcast station CA – Class A analog television broadcast station DC – Class A digital television broadcast station TX – Translator station LIC – Licensed and operational station CP – Construction permit granted CP MOD – Modification of construction permit APP – Application for construction permit, not yet operational STA – Special transmit authorization, usually granted by FCC for temporary operation 6 ERP = Transmit Effective Radiated Power Comsearch Proprietary - 6 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service5 Channel ERP6 the Project (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Area(km) 28 WTNH CP DT 10 20.500 41.42283300 -72.95136100 86.07 29 WTXX-LD LIC LD 34 7.500 41.43380600 -72.94533300 86.33 30 WCBS-TV LIC DX 33 400.000 40.80222200 -74.24638900 88.45 31 WWOR-TV CP DX 38 338.000 40.80222200 -74.24638900 88.45 32 WPXO-LD LIC LD 4 0.300 40.80211100 -74.24597200 88.45 33 WABC-TV LIC DX 7 100.000 40.80211100 -74.24597200 88.45 34 WFUT-DT CP DX 30 270.000 40.80211100 -74.24597200 88.45 35 WNJU LIC DX 36 650.000 40.80211100 -74.24597200 88.45 36 W09CZ-D LIC LD 9 3.000 40.79972200 -73.66833300 89.06 37 W26DC-D LIC LD 26 15.000 40.79980600 -73.66788900 89.06 38 WNYN-LD CP LD 29 0.800 40.76730600 -73.96122200 89.11 39 WNYN-LD CP LD 29 0.800 40.76730600 -73.96122200 89.11 40 WNYN-LD CP LD 29 0.800 40.76730600 -73.96122200 89.11 41 WNYN-LD LIC LD 39 15.000 40.76730600 -73.96122200 89.11 42 DWPXU-LD APP LD 29 0.065 40.76172200 -73.96805600 89.73 43 W41DO-D CP LD 33 15.000 40.76172200 -73.96805600 89.73 44 W41DO-D LIC LD 41 3.250 40.76172200 -73.96805600 89.73 45 WNMF-LD CP LD 17 0.005 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 46 W25FA-D LIC LD 25 0.120 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 47 WNYJ-LD LIC LD 26 0.005 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 48 W28ES-D LIC LD 28 1.040 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 49 WNJJ-LD CP LD 30 15.000 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 50 W31EF-D LIC LD 31 0.120 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 51 W32EI-D APP LD 32 0.100 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 52 W32EI-D CP LD 33 15.000 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 53 W34DI-D LIC LD 34 0.580 40.78833300 -74.25500000 90.13 54 WJLP LIC DT 3 6.960 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 55 WJLP CP DT 3 15.000 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 56 WJLP - DT 3 6.960 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 57 WJLP CP DT 3 26.500 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 58 WNWT-LD CP LD 3 6.960 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 59 WNWT-LD - LD 3 6.960 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 60 WNET LIC DX 13 12.500 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 61 WNYE-TV APP DT 24 180.000 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 62 WFUT-DT LIC DX 30 80.000 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 63 WNJU CP DX 35 500.000 40.75622200 -73.98625000 90.36 64 WNWT-LD CP MOD LD 50 1.700 40.75230600 -73.96705600 90.78 65 WNWT-LD CP LD 50 11.200 40.75230600 -73.96705600 90.78 66 WKOB-LD CP LD 13 1.200 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 67 W20EF-D APP LD 17 0.135 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 68 W20EF-D LIC LD 20 6.020 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 69 W31EF-D CP LD 29 15.000 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 Comsearch Proprietary - 7 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service5 Channel ERP6 the Project (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Area(km) 70 W31EF-D CP LD 31 4.280 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 71 W34DI-D CP LD 31 15.000 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 72 WMBQ-CD CP DC 46 15.000 40.75225000 -73.96725000 90.78 73 - CP TX 3 0.005 40.75055600 -73.99361100 91.00 74 - CP TX 4 0.005 40.75055600 -73.99361100 91.00 75 WDVB-CD LIC DC 23 7.000 40.74841700 -73.98569400 91.23 76 WTBY-TV CP DT 23 7.000 40.74841700 -73.98569400 91.23 77 WDVB-CD CP DC 23 7.000 40.74841700 -73.98569400 91.23 78 WABC-TV LIC DT 7 34.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 79 WPIX LIC DT 11 7.500 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 80 WMBC-TV LIC DD 18 90.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 81 WMBC-TV LIC DD 18 90.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 82 WMBC-TV LIC DD 18 1000.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 83 WDVB-CD CP MOD DC 22 15.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 84 WDVB-CD CP DC 22 7.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 85 WDVB-CD APP DC 22 15.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 86 WFUT-DT CP DT 26 195.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 87 WFUT-DT CP DT 26 155.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 88 WFUT-DT CP DT 30 200.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 89 WXTV-DT CP DT 30 200.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 90 WNJU CP DT 36 750.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 91 WNBC CP DT 36 750.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 92 WNYW LIC DX 44 228.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 93 WNYW CP DT 44 500.000 40.74833300 -73.98583300 91.24 94 WNYX-LD CP LD 5 0.300 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 95 WNYX-LD LIC LD 5 0.300 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 96 WNYZ-LP CP LD 6 3.000 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 97 WYXN-LD CP LD 9 0.068 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 98 WNXY-LD LIC LD 10 0.270 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 99 WXNY-LD CP LD 23 15.000 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 100 WYXN-LD LIC LD 26 0.600 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 101 WXNY-LD LIC LD 32 7.500 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 102 WNYX-LD LIC LD 35 10.000 40.74730600 -73.94344400 91.35 103 W09CZ-D CP MOD LD 9 2.000 40.74722200 -73.94388900 91.36 104 - CP LD 49 0.100 40.74980600 -73.84547200 91.60 105 W28ES-D CP TX 49 70.000 41.17316700 -74.95855600 93.73 106 WVIT CP DT 31 374.000 41.70055600 -72.83194400 95.20 107 WRDM-CD CP DC 31 374.000 41.70055600 -72.83194400 95.20 108 WJLP CP DT 3 9.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 109 WABC-TV CP MOD DT 7 34.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 110 WPIX CP MOD DT 11 5.500 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 111 WNET CP DT 12 6.500 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 Comsearch Proprietary - 8 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service5 Channel ERP6 the Project (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Area(km) 112 WNET CP DT 13 4.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 113 WMBQ-CD CP DC 13 4.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 114 WNDT-CD CP DC 13 4.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 115 WMBC-TV CP DT 18 700.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 116 WWOR-TV CP DT 25 57.800 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 117 WRNN-TV CP DT 25 57.800 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 118 WPXN-TV LIC DT 31 100.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 119 WPXN-TV CP DT 31 60.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 120 WLIW CP MOD DT 32 72.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 121 WCBS-TV LIC DT 33 385.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 122 WCBS-TV CP DT 33 245.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 123 WCBS-TV CP DT 33 245.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 124 WPXN-TV CP MOD DT 34 170.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 125 WPXN-TV CP DT 34 170.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 126 WPXN-TV CP DT 34 127.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 127 WNJU CP DT 35 575.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 128 WNJU CP DT 35 575.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 129 WNJU CP DT 35 408.800 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 130 WNJU - DT 35 575.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 131 WNBC CP DT 35 408.800 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 132 WNJU CP DT 36 340.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 133 WNJU CP DT 36 415.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 134 WNJU CP DT 36 340.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 135 WCBS-TV CP MOD DT 36 548.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 136 WNBC CP DT 36 340.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 137 WNBC CP DT 36 340.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 138 WNBC CP DT 36 415.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 139 WNBC CP DT 36 340.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 140 WCBS-TV CP DX 36 650.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 141 WCBS-TV CP DT 36 321.000 40.71300000 -74.01313900 95.23 142 WHPX-TV LIC DT 28 500.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 143 WEDH CP DT 30 497.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 144 WEDH - DT 30 497.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 145 WCCT-TV LIC DT 33 220.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 146 WTIC-TV LIC DT 34 526.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 147 WHCT-LD CP MOD LD 35 15.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 148 WEDH LIC DT 45 490.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 149 WEDY CP DT 45 490.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 150 WEDH CP DT 45 490.000 41.70361100 -72.83194400 95.25 151 WLIW CP DX 32 250.000 40.78872200 -73.45205600 96.81 152 WLIG-LP LIC TX 17 1.000 40.77897200 -73.42427800 98.83 153 WFSB LIC DX 33 20.000 41.77416700 -72.80500000 98.87 Comsearch Proprietary - 9 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service5 Channel ERP6 the Project (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Area(km) 154 WFSB CP DX 36 80.000 41.77416700 -72.80500000 98.87 155 WYXN-LD CP LD 26 0.002 40.67000000 -73.97686100 99.92 156 WRDM-CD LIC DC 19 15.000 41.79677800 -72.79680600 100.11 157 WTXX-LD CP LD 29 5.000 41.79677800 -72.79680600 100.11 158 WRNT-LD CP LD 32 8.000 41.79677800 -72.79680600 100.11 159 WRNT-LD CP MOD LD 32 15.000 41.79677800 -72.79680600 100.11 160 WRNT-LD LIC LD 48 8.000 41.79677800 -72.79680600 100.11 161 - CP LD 4 0.005 40.69886900 -74.33240600 101.51 162 W26DC-D CP LD 8 1.000 40.80722200 -73.17944400 107.28 163 WHCT-LD LIC LD 38 1.200 41.75980600 -72.69727800 107.33 164 WVBG-LP CP LD 17 15.000 42.54505600 -73.97983300 107.58 165 W29EV-D LIC TX 49 10.000 40.85202800 -74.87627800 110.22 166 WFTY-DT LIC DT 23 655.000 40.88972200 -72.95305600 113.56 167 WNJB LIC DX 8 24.900 40.62138900 -74.50388900 114.60 168 WNJN CP DT 8 40.820 40.62138900 -74.50388900 114.60 169 WNJB CP DT 8 40.820 40.62138900 -74.50388900 114.60 170 WCBS-TV LIC LD 22 15.000 40.89730600 -72.91505600 115.41 171 WLNY-TV CP DX 29 139.000 40.89730600 -72.91505600 115.41 172 WLNY-TV LIC DT 29 1000.000 40.89730600 -72.91505600 115.41 173 WLNY-TV LIC DT 47 1000.000 40.89730600 -72.91505600 115.41 174 WRGB LIC DT 6 30.200 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 175 WRGB CP DT 6 60.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 176 WRGB APP DT 6 60.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 177 WXXA-TV CP MOD DT 8 22.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 178 WNYT LIC DT 12 30.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 179 WNYT LIC DX 12 15.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 180 WCWN CP MOD DT 22 750.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 181 WTEN CP MOD DT 24 1000.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 182 WTEN CP DT 24 1000.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 183 WMHT CP MOD DT 25 480.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 184 WMHT CP DT 25 268.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 185 WMHT CP DX 25 268.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 186 WMHT CP DT 25 75.400 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 187 WMHT CP DT 34 252.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 188 WCWN LIC DX 43 326.000 42.62536100 -74.01019400 116.55 189 WYBN-LD LIC LD 14 10.000 42.62761100 -74.01038900 116.80 190 WNYA CP MOD DT 7 22.000 42.63694400 -73.99527800 117.80 191 WNYA LIC DT 13 12.690 42.63694400 -73.99527800 117.80 192 WNYA CP DT 13 12.690 42.63694400 -73.99527800 117.80 193 WYPX-TV LIC DT 19 600.000 42.63694400 -74.00083300 117.81 194 W44CT-D CP LD 32 8.000 42.63694400 -74.00083300 117.81 195 WHTX-LD CP LD 24 15.000 42.08369400 -72.70397200 118.83 Comsearch Proprietary - 10 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Over-the-Air Television Report COMSEARCH A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Transmit Distance to Latitude Longitude ID Call Sign Status Service5 Channel ERP6 the Project (NAD 83) (NAD 83) (kW) Area(km) 196 WHTX-LD CP LD 43 15.000 42.08369400 -72.70397200 118.83 197 WHTX-LD LIC LD 43 15.000 42.08369400 -72.70397200 118.83 198 WWLP LIC DT 11 15.800 42.08472200 -72.70333300 118.93 199 WRGB LIC LD 19 15.000 42.54366700 -73.28730600 121.24 200 WRGB APP LD 19 15.000 42.54366700 -73.28730600 121.24 201 WNEP-TV CP LD 26 0.300 41.63130600 -75.42516700 121.42 202 WVIA-TV APP LD 18 0.323 41.63202800 -75.42544400 121.45 203 WOLF-TV CP LD 27 0.300 41.63202800 -75.42544400 121.45 204 WSWB LIC LD 36 0.300 41.63202800 -75.42544400 121.45 205 WUTH-CD APP DC 22 15.000 41.70833300 -72.47555600 124.74 206 WUTH-CD CP DC 22 15.000 41.70833300 -72.47555600 124.74 207 WUTH-CD - DC 22 15.000 41.70833300 -72.47555600 124.74 208 WUTH-CD CP DC 47 15.000 41.70833300 -72.47555600 124.74 209 WUVN CP DT 47 15.000 41.70833300 -72.47555600 124.74 210 W43CH-D LIC LD 27 1.500 40.77063900 -75.06405600 127.76 211 WUCB-LD LIC LD 32 9.400 42.65083300 -74.52305600 127.84 212 WUCB-LD LIC LD 41 7.300 42.65083300 -74.52305600 127.84 213 WGGB-TV CP DT 26 345.000 42.24166700 -72.64861100 131.77 214 WGGB-TV CP DT 26 120.000 42.24166700 -72.64861100 131.77 215 WGBY-TV LIC DT 13 30.000 42.24152800 -72.64836100 131.78 216 WFXQ-CD CP DC 21 0.022 42.25147200 -72.64480600 132.64 217 W38DL-D CP LD 35 15.000 42.63722200 -73.16833300 135.03 218 WNYT CP LD 27 15.000 42.78583300 -73.62805600 137.22 219 - CP LD 48 0.100 41.05194400 -75.51194400 141.34 220 - CP LD 48 0.100 41.05194400 -75.51194400 141.34 221 WNGX-LD LIC LD 42 0.140 42.85016700 -74.06438900 141.68 222 WSHM-LD CP LD 20 6.000 42.11988900 -72.41036100 142.39 223 W47DH-D LIC LD 29 0.900 41.46700000 -75.68627800 143.65 224 WQPX-TV LIC DT 33 700.000 41.43500000 -75.72611100 147.32 225 W24DB-D LIC DC 24 5.000 41.43586100 -75.72841700 147.50 226 WEDN CP DT 9 4.200 41.52055600 -72.16694400 149.91 Table 2: Over-the-Air TV Stations within 150 Kilometers of Proposed Gas Plant Comsearch Proprietary - 11 - August 29, 2019 APPENDIX 26-3 MOBILE PHONE CARRIER REPORT Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Prepared on Behalf of TRC August 29, 2019 COIVISEARCHa A CommScope Company TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Table of Contents 1. Introduction - 1 - 2. Summary of Results - 2 - 3. Contact Us - 6 - Comsearch Proprietary - 0 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 1. Introduction Comsearch has developed and maintains comprehensive technical databases containing information on licensed mobile phone carriers across the US. Mobile phone carriers operate in multiple frequency bands and are often referred to as Advanced Wireless Service (AWS), Personal Communication Service (PCS), 700 MHz Band, Wireless Communications Service (WCS), and Cellular. They hold licenses on an area-wide basis which are typically comprised of several counties. This report focuses on the potential impact of energy facilities on mobile phone operations in and around the project area. Comsearch Proprietary - 1 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 2. Summary of Results Methodology Our mobile phone analysis was performed using Comsearch’s proprietary carrier database, which is derived from a variety of sources including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Since mobile phone market boundaries differ from service to service, we disaggregated the carriers’ licensed areas down to the county level. Then we compiled a list of all mobile phone carriers in the main counties that intersect the project area of interest (AOI). The AOI encompasses the Danskammer Energy Gas Plant which, along with the counties, is depicted in Figure 1 below. Haviland . FaJrview Hl{Jhlan TJtusvdfe Outc:fle.ss Co , NY UJst~t Co., NY •r~Plarn.s "'!11ton • Spackenkl! Red Oaks MIii .Crown. HB1ghts • Watcht0W9r J __,...... I / I ,._ ,, .... Ane Bush -~ ~ . Wap~ ngers Fall: Myers Corner I / ' Pawlm - • . ' VaIIs-Sa1e ( F1rthc/1/fe ( , • • .\ Nelsonville Cornwall~n-HUdson • , ' Co/dSpnng '', • ~ ' ·-~(1 )y\ • WestPoml. I Hrghfand Falls 1 Figure 1: Counties that intersect the Area of Interest Comsearch Proprietary - 2 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Results The Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Project is located in Orange County, NY. We have identified the type of service, channel block, market ID and FCC callsign for each carrier in the county of interest as well as in Ulster and Dutchess Counties which are within two miles of the project. A description of the various service types and geographic market areas is below with a summary table on the following page. AWS AWS licensees won their spectrum in an auction that started in August 2006. The licensees are authorized by 734 Cellular Market Areas (CMA) for Block A, 176 Economic Areas (BEA) for Blocks B and C, and 12 Regional Economic Area Groupings (REAG) for Blocks D, E and F. This spectrum at 1.7 and 2.1 GHz was allocated for mobile broadband and advanced wireless services. Partitioning and leases are permitted in the band. Cellular Licensees are authorized by Metropolitan and Rural Statistical Areas, also known as CMAs. Unserved areas can be covered by licensees other than the original A or B block licensee. To determine the most realistic coverage, we compiled the Cellular Geographic Service Areas (CGSA) from the 32 dBu contours defined by Part 22.911(a) of the FCC rules. Mobile services are provided at 800 MHz and partitioning and leases are permitted in the band. PCS There have been nine auctions for this band, with the last one being held in August 2008. Licensees are authorized by 51 Major Trading Areas (MTA) for Blocks A and B, 493 Basic Trading Areas (BTA) for Blocks C through F, and 176 Economic Areas (EA) for Block G. This band has been heavily partitioned and disaggregated both by counties and by smaller polygons within counties (known as undefined areas or partial counties). The 1.9 GHz PCS carriers provide mobile services and leases are permitted in the band. 700 MHz Band Originally used for analog television broadcasting, this band consists of an upper and lower band, each having its own set of frequency blocks. There have been three auctions in this band with the last one (Auction 73) being held in 2008 and mobile phone carriers eventually winning licenses for Blocks A, B, and C of the Lower 700 MHz band and Block C of the Upper 700 MHz band. Licensees are authorized by 176 Economic Areas (EA) for Lower Block A, 734 Cellular Market Areas (CMA) for Lower Blocks B and C, and 12 Regional Economic Area Groupings (REAG) for Upper Block C. Partitioning and leases are permitted in the band. WCS Mobile services provided in the 2.3 GHz band occupy frequency blocks above and below the spectrum allocated for Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) from 2320 MHz to 2345 MHz. WCS licensees are authorized by 52 Major Economic Areas (MEA) for Blocks A and B and 12 Regional Economic Area Groupings (REAG) for Blocks C and D. Partitioning and leases are permitted in the band. Comsearch Proprietary - 3 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Mobile Channel Market Service1 Phone County ST Callsign Block ID Carrier AWS AT&T A Dutchess NY CMA151 WQGA802 AWS AT&T A Ulster NY CMA563 WQGA834 AWS Verizon A Orange NY CMA001 WQGB263 AWS Verizon B Orange and Dutchess NY BEA010 WQGA906 AWS T-Mobile B Ulster NY BEA010 WQPZ977 AWS T-Mobile C Orange NY BEA010 WQGA725 AWS T-Mobile C Ulster NY BEA010 WQKF358 AWS Verizon C Dutchess NY BEA010 WQWY361 AWS T-Mobile D Orange and Ulster NY REA001 WQGA731 AWS Verizon D Dutchess NY REA001 WQWY360 AWS T-Mobile E Orange and Dutchess NY REA001 WQGB373 AWS Verizon E Ulster NY REA001 WQPZ962 AWS Verizon F Ulster NY REA001 WQGA715 AWS T-Mobile F Orange NY REA001 WQPZ969 AWS T-Mobile F Dutchess NY REA001 WQWY367 Cellular AT&T A Orange NY CMA001 KNKA310 Cellular AT&T A Dutchess NY CMA151 KNKA455 Cellular AT&T A Ulster NY CMA563 KNKN633 Cellular Verizon B Orange NY CMA001 KNKA206 Cellular Verizon B Dutchess NY CMA151 KNKA416 Cellular Verizon B Ulster NY CMA563 KNKN999 PCS T-Mobile A Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY MTA001 KNLF202 PCS AT&T A Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY MTA001 WPSL626 PCS AT&T A Orange NY MTA001 WQGG892 PCS AT&T A Ulster and Dutchess NY MTA001 WRAB209 PCS Sprint B Ulster and Dutchess NY MTA001 KNLF204 PCS Sprint B Orange NY MTA001 WQXI341 1 AWS: Advanced Wireless Service at 1.7/2.1 GHz CELL: Cellular Service at 800 MHz PCS: Personal Communication Service at 1.9 GHz 700 MHz: Commercial Mobile Phone at 700 MHz WCS: Wireless Communication Service at 2.3 GHz Comsearch Proprietary - 4 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant PCS Verizon C Orange NY BTA321 KNLF644 PCS AT&T C Ulster and Dutchess NY BTA361 WPZY688 PCS Verizon C Orange NY BTA321 WQBT539 PCS Verizon C Ulster and Dutchess NY BTA361 WQDU938 PCS Verizon C Ulster and Dutchess NY BTA361 WQEM958 PCS T-Mobile D Orange NY BTA321 KNLF982 PCS T-Mobile D Ulster and Dutchess NY BTA361 KNLG519 PCS AT&T E Ulster and Dutchess NY BTA361 KNLG520 PCS AT&T E Orange NY BTA321 WPOL311 PCS Verizon F Orange NY BTA321 KNLH264 PCS AT&T F Ulster and Dutchess NY BTA361 KNLH268 PCS Sprint G Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY BEA010 WQKS984 700 MHz T-Mobile Lower A Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY BEA010 WQJQ696 700 MHz AT&T Lower B Ulster NY CMA563 WQIZ420 700 MHz AT&T Lower B Orange NY CMA001 WQJU424 700 MHz AT&T Lower B Dutchess NY CMA151 WQJU705 700 MHz AT&T Lower C Orange NY CMA001 WPWU948 700 MHz AT&T Lower C Dutchess NY CMA151 WPWV314 700 MHz AT&T Lower C Ulster NY CMA563 WPWV408 700 MHz AT&T Lower D Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY EAG701 WPZA235 700 MHz AT&T Lower E Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY BEA010 WQIZ617 700 MHz Verizon Upper C Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY REA001 WQJQ689 WCS AT&T A Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY MEA002 KNLB312 WCS AT&T B Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY MEA002 KNLB204 WCS AT&T C Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY REA001 WPQL636 WCS AT&T D Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster NY REA001 KNLB297 Table 1: Mobile Phone Carriers in the Area of Interest FCC-Licensed Sites For competitive and confidentiality reasons, most mobile phone carriers’ individual sites are not licensed with the FCC. However, in the cellular band, if a base station extends the existing Cellular Geographic Service Area (CGSA), then it must be recorded with the FCC. We identified no cellular sites within two miles of the Danskammer Energy Gas Plant area of interest. Comsearch Proprietary - 5 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Impact Assessment Mobile phone communications in the wireless carrier bands are typically unaffected by the presence of power plant facilities, and we do not anticipate any significant harmful effect to mobile phone services in and around the project area. Mobile phone systems are designed with multiple base transmitter stations covering a specific area. Since mobile phone signals are designed with overlap between adjacent base transmitter sites in order to provide handoff between cells, any signal blockage caused by facility structures does not materially degrade the reception because the end user may be receiving from multiple transmitter locations. For example, if a smoke stack attenuates the signal reception into a mobile phone, the phone may receive an alternate signal from a different transmit location, resulting in no disruption in service. Mobile phone systems that are implemented in dense urban areas with larger and taller buildings often have to combat more severe signal attenuation and reflection conditions than areas containing a gas plant facility. In the unlikely event that a mobile phone carrier believes their coverage has been compromised by the presence of the Danskammer Energy gas plant, they have many options to improve their signal coverage to the area through optimization of a nearby base transmitter or even adding a new sector or cell site. Smoke stacks or other structures within the gas plant facility can serve as the platform for a base transmit site or cell enhancer. 3. Contact Us For questions or information regarding the Mobile Phone Carrier Report, please contact: Contact person: David Meyer Title: Senior Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5656 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com Comsearch Proprietary - 6 - August 29, 2019 APPENDIX 26-4 MICROWAVE STUDY Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Prepared on Behalf of TRC August 29, 2019 COIVISEARCHa A CommScope Company TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Table of Contents 1. Introduction - 1 - 2. Project Overview - 1 - 3. Two-Dimensional Fresnel Zone Analysis - 2 - 4. Conclusion - 5 - 5. Contact - 5 - Comsearch Proprietary - 0 - August 27, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 1. Introduction Microwave bands that may be affected by the construction of gas plant facilities operate over a wide frequency range (900 MHz – 23 GHz). Comsearch has developed and maintains comprehensive technical databases containing information on licensed microwave networks throughout the United States. These systems are the telecommunication backbone of the country, providing long-distance and local telephone service, backhaul for cellular and personal communication service, data interconnects for mainframe computers and the Internet, network controls for utilities and railroads, and various video services. This report focuses on the potential impact of gas plant facilities on licensed, proposed, and applied non-federal government microwave systems. 2. Project Overview Project Information Name: Danskammer Energy Gas Plant County: Orange State: New York I ( l • PfHJen Vall y / f~ ; • .Dufcrn!l,uC.0. NY Weleh/Qwer H• . PtnsBush Ws_ppmgers. FaJts. M;'(lr.t Co,rner / Figure 1: Area of Interest Comsearch Proprietary - 1 - August 27, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 3. Two-Dimensional Fresnel Zone Analysis Methodology Our obstruction analysis was performed using Comsearch’s proprietary microwave database, which contains all non-government licensed, proposed and applied paths from 0.9 - 23 GHz1. First, we determined all microwave paths within two miles of the area of interest2 and listed them in Table 1. These paths and the area of interest that encompasses the planned gas plant are shown in Figure 2. .. I 11 ,r I l I • l J I ~ J _,,..,.• .i;..,,t,'ll l l""/11\-' t • '1111: 1~ \h~ j .... : ~·,~ I J 0~ I 1 \ \ .."' lll ""•Y4 .~ .. w•• •;,..,""·~ .. ~ , ·~~ \1./ _.,tJ'f·.,,;. .. ' ; f J i ' r-tct ..11(, Ii ..... c=I Area of Interest ...... Mcrowave GeoPlanner Bands Oabe 1e Figure 2: Microwave Paths within Two Miles of Project Area of Interest 1 Please note that this analysis does not include unlicensed microwave paths or federal government paths that are not registered with the FCC. 2 We use FCC-licensed coordinates to determine which paths intersect the area of interest. It is possible that as-built coordinates may differ slightly from those on the FCC license. Comsearch Proprietary - 2 - August 27, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Path Length ID Status Callsign 1 Callsign 2 Band Licensee (km) 1 Proposed AL90XCRM AL81XC50 11 GHz 6.40 Sprintcom, Inc 2 Licensed WQLP949 WQLP978 6.7 GHz 23.84 New York Communications Co., Inc 3 Licensed WQXN486 WQXS230 6.1 GHz 22.18 Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. 4 Licensed WQXS230 WQXJ995 11 GHz 9.94 Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Table 1: Summary of Microwave Paths that Intersect the Area of Interest (See enclosed mw_geopl.xlsx for more information and GP_dict_matrix_description.xls for detailed field descriptions) Verification of Coordinate Accuracy It is possible that as-built coordinates may differ from those on the FCC license. For this project, one path crosses within close proximity of the project, and the tower locations for this path will have a critical impact on the result. Therefore, we verified these locations using aerial photography. The north tower (site 1) was found to be slightly off and thus moved to its physical location according to the aerial photos3. Next, we calculated a Fresnel Zone for each path based on the following formula: n 1dd 2 r ≅ 17.3 ✓--FGHz d + d 21 d I n,,..--,=------d------,----+ ------<1,-----=~ Where, r = Fresnel Zone radius at a specific point in the microwave path, meters n = Fresnel Zone number, 1 FGHz = Frequency of microwave system, GHz d1 = Distance from antenna 1 to a specific point in the microwave path, kilometers d2 = Distance from antenna 2 to a specific point in the microwave path, kilometers In general, this is the area where the planned structures should be avoided, if possible. Likewise, Comsearch recommends that an area directly in front of each microwave antenna 3 See enclosed mw_geopl.shp (adjusted locations based on aerial photography/basis for report images and results) and mw_geopl_fcc.shp (locations solely based on FCC licensed information) for details. Comsearch Proprietary - 3 - August 27, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant should be avoided. This corresponds to the Consultation Zone which measures 1 kilometer along the main beam of the antenna and 24 ft (7.3 meters) wide. A depiction of the Fresnel Zones and Consultation Zones for each microwave path listed can be found in Figure 3, and is also included in the enclosed shapefiles4,5. Figure 3: Microwave Paths with Fresnel Zones 4 The ESRI® shapefiles enclosed are in NAD 83 UTM Zone 18 projected coordinate system. 5 Comsearch makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the data included in this report beyond the date of the report. The data provided in this report is governed by Comsearch’s data license notification and agreement located at http://www.comsearch.com/files/data_license.pdf. Comsearch Proprietary - 4 - August 27, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Microwave Study COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 4. Conclusion Our study identified four microwave paths within two miles of the Danskammer Energy Gas Plant area of interest. The Fresnel and Consultation Zones for these microwave paths were calculated and mapped in order to assess the potential impact. One microwave path (ID #2) was found to intersect the project area. This path was determined to have a centerline height of 377 meters (1,237 feet) above ground level which will provide adequate clearance to any proposed structures. Therefore, no microwave systems are expected to be impacted by this project. 5. Contact For questions or information regarding the Microwave Study, please contact: Contact person: David Meyer Title: Senior Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5656 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com Comsearch Proprietary - 5 - August 27, 2019 APPENDIX 26-5 WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICES REPORT Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Wireless Internet Services Report Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Prepared on Behalf of TRC August 29, 2019 COIVISEARCHa A CommScope Company TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Wireless Internet Services Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Table of Contents 1. Introduction - 1 - 2. Summary of Results - 2 - 3. Conclusion - 4 - 4. Contact - 4 - Comsearch Proprietary - 0 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Wireless Internet Services Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 1. Introduction Wireless internet service providers (WISPs), deliver internet services via radio transmission to business and/or residential subscribers. They compete with wired internet service providers such as the local phone and cable companies. WISPs can use various frequency bands in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Many WISPs in rural communities operate in the unlicensed spectrum since there is a lower barrier to entry without the costs associated with acquiring licensed spectrum. The most common unlicensed bands for this purpose are the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.8 GHz bands. There is also some activity in the “lite-licensed” 3.65 GHz band. This report attempts to identify wireless internet providers that are in close proximity to the Danskammer Energy Gas Plant project and evaluates the potential impact of proposed energy structures on their operations in and around the project area. Haviland . 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Therefore, the only band with a reliable data set to evaluate is the 3.65 GHz WBS (Wireless Broadband Systems) band, which by FCC rule, requires registration of fixed base transmitters. Our analysis will include any providers found in this band, but will not necessarily include providers with unlicensed systems. This is due to the lack of available data and the providers’ lack of interference protection as a consequence of their unlicensed status. Results Our 3.65 GHz band search identified three wireless internet systems within 50 km of the proposed energy project in Orange County, NY. Our search results are shown in the map on the next page. The distances listed in Table 1 below correspond to the shortest distance between the nearest wireless transmitter and the project area for each operator. Distance to Number of Nearest Call Sign(s) Licensee FRN Licensed Antenna Antennas (km) WQSG754 Avangrid Networks, Inc. 0023929433 61 26.37 WQKK792 Webjogger Internet Services 0016096083 4 33.12 WQOW965 Xchange Telecom Corp. 0006831713 1 48.14 Table 1: Licensed WISP Operators within 50 km of Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Comsearch Proprietary - 2 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Wireless Internet Services Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant Area oflnteresl: 3650 llrl-lz Licensed WISP Antennas • Xchange Telecom Corp. • W eb}ogg:er Internet Services • Avangrid Networks, Inc. l,V _j ,- ...... ~.~, .. N Ox- tor Tr~bul Bridp!['~I f~ ld , qu - I Wea-tMilfocd Esr~~ Gsrmln. USGS lnterms n, f..tETI, Em ~ lJqn_g ) B ri Kor conlributor:. and the er.~ ~ munity Figure 2: Licensed 3.65 GHz Transmitters within 50 km of the Proposed Energy Project Unlicensed Bands As mentioned previously, there are no reliable data sources for unlicensed wireless internet systems because they are not required to license or register their transmitter locations according to FCC rules. Impact Assessment The presence of energy structures within a coverage area of a WISP is unlikely to pose a problem for their provision of service. As shown in the map above, all but one of the providers identified in this report use multiple base transmitter sites to provide coverage to their service area. Therefore, some locations within their service area could receive coverage from more than one base transmitter, in which case a WISP could simply assign a subscriber to the best- serving base transmitter (i.e., highest signal level). Hence, if a building obstructs the line-of- sight between a particular subscriber and a transmitter, the WISP could assign the affected subscriber to an alternate signal from a different transmitter location, thereby resulting in no disruption to service. The lone provider with only one transmitter identified is located several kilometers to the south of the project area, and thus we do not anticipate any harmful impact to this particular provider. Comsearch Proprietary - 3 - August 29, 2019 TRC Gas Power GeoPlanner™ Wireless Internet Services Report COMSEARCH" A CommScope Company Danskammer Energy Gas Plant 3. Conclusion The presence of an energy facility within a coverage area of a wireless Internet provider is unlikely to pose a problem for their provision of service. In the event that a WISP carrier believes that their coverage has been compromised by the presence of the gas plant facility, they have many options to improve their signal coverage to the area. This includes the optimization of surrounding base stations or the addition of a new sector or cell site. If necessary, new or existing structures or towers within the project area can serve as the platform for a new base station, cell enhancer, or repeater. 4. Contact For questions or information regarding the Wireless Internet Services Report, please contact: Contact person: David Meyer Title: Senior Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5656 (office) / 703-726-5595 (fax) Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com Comsearch Proprietary - 4 - August 29, 2019