Committee Charge
Committee Purpose:
The purpose of the Committee is to review local siting and environmental concerns related to the proposed First Wind commercial wind farm project in Oakfield, and to make a report and recommendations to the Selectmen for appropriate actions with respect to local concerns.
Specific Actions:
The Committee shall:
(1) Receive citizen input from Oakfield residents regarding project-related siting and environmental concerns;
(2) Review appropriate portions of First Wind’s application to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for Site Location of Development Law permit approval;
(3) Request and review First Wind responses to local siting and environmental concerns; (4) Consult with counsel and any 3rd party review consultant(s) engaged by the Town on particular project-related issues;
(5) Make recommendations to the Selectmen concerning possible Town participation in the DEP permit review process;
(6) In cooperation with the Planning Board, if deemed necessary by the Committee, prepare a local site review ordinance for possible adoption by the Town meeting.
Time Frame:
The Committee shall complete its preliminary due diligence and make its report to the Selectmen concerning items 1-5 above no later than July 31, 2009.