Draft EIS - Mohave County Wind Project

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Mohave County Wind Farm Project
Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Some of the Chapters and one of the Appendices below are provided as both the full document (quite large), and broken apart for faster opening/downloading.

Front Matter (cover, Notice of Availability, TOC)

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND NEED

Chapter 2 - complete file (8M)
Chapter 2 - PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES

Map 2-1 Proposed Project Facility Locations
Map 2-2 Alternative A 77-82.5 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-3 Alternative A 90-101 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-4 Alternative A 112-118 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-5 Alternative B 77-82.5 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-6 Alternative B 90-101 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-7 Alternative B 112-118 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-8 Alternative C 77-82.5 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-9 Alternative C 90-101 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-10 Alternative C 112-118 Meter Rotor Diameter Turbines
Map 2-11 Alternatives E and F

Chapter 3 - complete file (21M)
Chapter 3 - AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT

Figure 3-1 Nonattainment and Attainment with Maintenance Plan Areas
Figure 3-2 Visibility Network
Figure 3-6(a) Location of Census Tracts and Select Block Groups in the Vicinity of the Proposed Project Area (based on 2000 Census Geographic Divisions)
Figure 3-6(b) Location of Census Tracts and Select Block Groups in the Vicinity of the Proposed Project Area (based on 2010 Census Geographic Divisions)
Map 3-1 Soil Units
Map 3-2 Geology
Map 3-3 Soil Erosion
Map 3-4 Mineral Data
Map 3-5 Water Resources
Map 3-6 Vegetation Communities
Map 3-7 Bat Mine Roosts
Map 3-8 Land Use
Map 3-9 Transportation
Map 3-10 Visual Resources
Map 3-11 Sound Level Measurement Locations

Chapter 4 - complete file (9M)
Chapter 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES

Map 4-1 Visual Resources
Map 4-2 Alternative A Scenario 1 Noise Contour Wind Speed 12 m/s from North
Map 4-3 Alternative A Scenario 2 Noise Contours Wind Speed 12 m/s from South
Map 4-4 Alternative B Scenario 1 Noise Contours Wind Speed 12 m/s from North
Map 4-5 Alternative B Scenario 2 Noise Contours Wind Speed 12 m/s from South
Map 4-6 Alternative C Scenario 1 Noise Contours Wind Speed 12 m/s from North
Map 4-7 Alternative C Scenario 2 Noise Contours Wind Speed 12 m/s from South
Map 4-8 Projects Considered for Cumulative Effects Analysis

Chapter 5 - CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION

Chapter 6 - REFERENCES

Index

Appendix A - BLM KINGMAN RMP CONFORMANCE REVIEW

Mohave County Wind Farm Project

Documents and Maps
- Final EIS (May 2013)
  - (Including the Plan of Development)
- Draft EIS (Apr 2012)

Federal Register Notices of Availability

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (May 17, 2013)
EPA NOA
EPA NOA Correction
BLM NOA

Energy Program Links

Wind & Solar Projects

Renewable Energy

Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Renewable Energy Information Clearinghouse

Energy Newsroom

Active Projects

General Energy Information

National BLM Energy Web Site

Appendix B - BLM WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS)

Appendix C - TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC PLAN

Appendix D - complete file (76M)
Appendix D - VISUAL SIMULATIONS AND CONTRAST RATING FORMS

Figure D-1(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 1 US 93 at Householder Pass Backlit Conditions
Figure D-1(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 1 US 93 at Householder Pass Backlit Conditions
Figure D-1(c) - Simulation of Alternative B from Key Observation Point 1 US 93 at Householder Pass Backlit Conditions
Figure D-1(d) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 1 US 93 at Householder Pass Backlit Conditions

Figure D-2(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Backlit Conditions
Figure D-2(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Backlit Conditions
Figure D-2(c) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-2(d) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-2(e) - Simulation of Alternative B from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-2(f) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-2(g) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Nighttime Conditions
Figure D-2(h) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 2 Entrance to Lake Mead NRA Nighttime Conditions
Figure D-3(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 4 Temple Bar Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-3(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 4 Temple Bar Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-3(c) - Simulation of Alternative B from Key Observation Point 4 Temple Bar Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-3(d) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 4 Temple Bar Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-4(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 7 Kiosk in Temple Basin Backlit Conditions
Figure D-4(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 7 Kiosk in Temple Basin Backlit Conditions
Figure D-4(c) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 7 Kiosk in Temple Basin Backlit Conditions
Figure D-5(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-5(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-5(c) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-5(d) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Backlit Conditions
Figure D-5(e) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Backlit Conditions
Figure D-5(f) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Backlit Conditions
Figure D-5(g) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Backlit Conditions, Shadow Gray Turbines with Warning Lights On
Figure D-5(h) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Backlit Conditions, Shadow Gray Turbines with Warning Lights Off
Figure D-5(i) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Nighttime Conditions
Figure D-5(j) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 13 Rosie’s Den on US 93 Nighttime Conditions
Figure D-6(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-6(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-6(c) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-6(d) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-6(e) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-6(f) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-6(g) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Nighttime Conditions
Figure D-6(h) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 27 11025 Indian Peak Road Nighttime Conditions
Figure D-7(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 30 White Hills Community Center Backlit Conditions
Figure D-7(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 30 White Hills Community Center Backlit Conditions
Figure D-7(c) - Simulation of Alternative C from Key Observation Point 30 White Hills Community Center Backlit Conditions
Figure D-8(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 169 Senator Mountain Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-8(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 169 Senator Mountain Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-9(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 171 Mata Thija Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-9(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 171 Mata Thija Frontlit Conditions
Figure D-10(a) - Existing Conditions from Key Observation Point 173 Squaw Peak Sidelit Conditions
Figure D-10(b) - Simulation of Alternative A from Key Observation Point 173 Squaw Peak Sidelit Conditions

Appendix E - WIND POWER GEOPLANNER™ LICENSED MICROWAVE REPORT

Appendix F - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PRELIMINARY SCREENING TOOL