Patrick J. Heaton, RPA Principal, Cultural Resources Services Patrick Heaton is a Principal and the Director of Cultural Resources at EDR. He is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) with more than 20 years of experience managing cultural resources (i.e., archaeological and historic sites) compliance, environmental permitting, and historic preservation projects, and meets the Qualifications for the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation (per 36 CFR 61). His technical expertise includes archaeology, cultural resources management, visual impact assessment, and environmental permitting compliance and strategy, including State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Tribal consultation, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). As Director of Cultural Resources, Patrick oversees cultural resources surveys, archaeological investigations, historic preservation planning projects, and develops avoidance and/or mitigation strategies for archaeological sites and historic properties. Mr. Heaton has significant experience with transportation, energy transmission, and utility-scale renewable energy (wind and solar) projects in New York, New England, Ohio, and Maryland. education employment history Master of Arts, Anthropology, New York University, 1999. Principal, Director of Cultural Resources Services, Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Hartwick College, 1994. Services, D.P.C., Syracuse, NY, 2013-present. registration / certifications Project Manager, Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services, D.P.C., Syracuse, Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), 2000. NY, 2010-2013. Meets the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Historic Associate, Principal Archaeologist, and Project Manager, John Milner Preservation (36 CFR Part 61). Associates, Inc., Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 2004-2010. professional affiliations Project Archaeologist, John Milner Associates, Inc., Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 2000-2004. Board of Directors, Onondaga Historical Association, 2019-present Graduate Teaching Assistant, Anthropology Department, New York Board of Directors, New York Archaeological Council, 2018-present. University, New York, NY, 1997-2000. Member, Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology. Research Consultant, Sass Conservation, Inc., Yonkers, NY, 1998-2000. Member, New York State Archaeological Association (NYSAA). Field Archaeologist, Various Firms, NY, RI, MA, PA, CT, 1995-1999. Vice-President, Board of Directors (2014-2016), Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY). Village of Fayetteville Historic Preservation Commission (2010-2014). Executive Board (2006-2007), Professional Archaeologists of New York City (PANYC). project experience Mohawk Solar, Montgomery County, NY- Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for environmental permitting studies for a proposed 90 MW solar energy facility, the first solar project to pursue a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need under Article 10 of the New York State Public Service Law (NYSPSC Case No. 17-F-0182). Services have included preparation of a Public Involvement Program Plan, Preliminary Scoping Statement, Article 10 Application, GIS data management and mapping, archaeological and historic resources surveys, wetland delineation, threatened and endangered species habitat assessment, avian surveys, agricultural land use analysis, socioeconomic analysis, visual impact assessment, visual mitigation planting plan, public outreach support, stakeholder engagement, agency consultation, and Public Service Commission Siting Board testimony. Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, & Environmental Services, D.P.C. 1 www.edrdpc.com PJH-PF1 Page 1 of 9 Patrick J. Heaton, RPA Principal, Cultural Resources Services Sunrise Wind, Visual and Cultural Resources Assessment, Offshore DE- Principal-in-Charge for an historic resources visual effects analysis and visual impact assessment in support of the Constructions and Operations Plan (COP) for a proposed 880-MW offshore wind farm located off the coast of Southern New England. EDR’s services also include an onshore archeological survey, historic resources, survey, and visual resources assessment in support of a New York State Public Service Commission Article VII Application for the onshore interconnection cable route and substation located in Suffolk County (Long Island), New York. As part of a consultant team with Stantec for Orsted, provided technical oversight and QA/QC for technical analyses and reports, consultation with relevant state and federal agencies, and client/team coordination. Flint Mine Solar, Greene County, NY- Principal-in-Charge for environmental permitting studies for proposed 100 MW solar energy facility pursuing a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need under Article 10 of the New York State Public Service Law (NYSPSC Case No. 18-F-0087). Services have included preparation of an environmental permitting Critical Issues Analysis, siting design support, assistance with Public Involvement Program Plan, preparation of a Preliminary Scoping Statement, preparation of the Article 10 Application, Phase IA and IB archaeological investigation, SHPO consultation, wetland delineation, threatened/endangered species habitat assessment, socioeconomic analysis, visual impact assessment, visual mitigation planting plan, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, regulatory agency consultation, and Public Service Commission Siting Board testimony. Bluestone Wind Farm, Broome County, NY- Technical oversight for archaeological survey, historic resources survey and effects analysis, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation, cultural resources mitigation, and Siting Board testimony in support of Article 10 Application to the New York State Board on Electrical Generating Siting and the Environment (NYSPSC Case No. 16-F-0559) for a proposed 124 MW wind energy facility. Skipjack Wind Farm, Visual and Historic Resources Assessment, Offshore DE- Principal-in-Charge for an historic resources visual effects analysis and visual impact assessment in support of the Constructions and Operations Plan (COP) for a proposed 120-MW offshore wind farm located off the coast of Delaware and Maryland. As part of a consultant team with Stantec for Orsted, provided technical oversight and QA/QC for technical analyses and reports, consultation with relevant state and federal agencies, and client/team coordination. South Fork Export Cable, On-shore Transmission Line & Substation Facilities, Suffolk County, NY- Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation, Phase I archaeological survey, historic-architectural resources survey, and Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) as part of consultant team with AECOM in support of an New York State Public Service Law Article VII application (NYSPSC Case No. 18-T-0604) for a 138kV underground transmission line and new substation associated with a proposed 90-MW offshore wind energy project. South Fork Wind Farm, Outer Continental Shelf, Rhode Island-Massachusetts Wind Energy Lease Area- Provided technical oversight for historic resources visual effects analysis and terrestrial archaeological assessments in support of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) review for a proposed 90-MW offshore wind energy project. High Bridge Wind Farm, Chenango County, NY- Technical oversight for archaeological survey, historic resources survey and effects analysis, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation, cultural resources mitigation, and Siting Board testimony in support of Article 10 Application to the New York State Board on Electrical Generating Siting and the Environment (NYSPSC Case No. 18-F-0262) for a proposed 100 MW wind energy facility. Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Greene County, NY- Principal-in-Charge for a Phase I-III archaeological site investigation and data recovery, wetland delineations, wetland permitting, threatened and endangered species surveys, Incidental Take Permit, and preparation of a habitat conservation plan for a proposed 8-acre Training Facility. Directed archaeological field investigations, artifact analysis, and technical report for a Pre-Contact Native American archaeological site resulting in the recovery of approximately 7,000 artifacts. On behalf of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and Office of General Services (OGS), coordinated agency and stakeholder consultation pursuant to Section 14.09 of the New York State Historic Preservation Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act with the New York State Historic Preservation Office, Department of Environmental Conservation, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, and Delaware Nation. Interstate 81 (I-81) Viaduct Project (NYSDOT PIN 3501.60), Archaeological Assessment, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY- Managed the Phase IA Archaeological Sensitivity Assessment and Phase IB shovel testing survey conducted to help support Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation and National