IntegratedIntegrated Permit Permit Planning Planning

Update and Primer on Permitting

CADER Conference - Distributed Energy Resources

Sustaining the Momentum: Delivering BenefitsJanuary 28, 2004 | San Diego California

Presented by:Shirley F. Rivera | Resource Catalysts

Discussion OverviewDiscussion Overview WHO . . . is involved?

WHAT . . . is involved?– Project and Development Objectives– Approvals / Plans Acquisition

WHEN . . . does it matter?– Project Phases

WHY . . . does it matter?– Potential Project Pitfalls

Presentation ElementsPresentation Elements

…will address– project examples

lessons learned– “human resource”

element multiple agencies

and organizations– cross-cutting issues

approval acquisition

… will not address– specific approval

requirements– project economics

capital and O&M costs financial benchmarks

– equipment, technologies and project configurations

Getting Projects On-LineGetting Projects On-Line

project alternatives

project feasibility

approval acquisition

construction/start-up

operations

Define Project = Eval Phases = Approvals

“Who’s Who”Project TeamDG “Hit List”

Agency ProcessFees/ScheduleCross-Cutting

““WHO’s WHO” Lists …WHO’s WHO” Lists ……all projects have …

– developer– land use/property owner– financing arm– owner(s) (of project)– operator/maintenance (of

equipment)– “end-user(s)”

(recipient(s) of power)– distribution company– natural gas supplier

……the “Project Team”the “Project Team” design procurement engineering system integration construction installation operation facility

management

… includes, but not limited to,– Project managers– Sales– Procurement– Contracts– Engineers– Financial analysts– Facility operators– Government affairs– Consultants

Environmental “Environmental “Hit ListHit List” for DG siting” for DG siting Environmental

– air quality– land use– noise impacts– visual impacts– water quality, supply,

and discharge– hazardous material/waste– safety– other “site specific”, e.g.,

biological resources wetlands, coastal

Energy/Engineering– interconnection– gas pipeline connection– building department– other organizations, e.g.,

OSHPD, school/architect

Social– environmental justice– risk communication– emission reduction

credits and trading; mitigation

““Issue” & Potential PitfallsIssue” & Potential PitfallsDefine ProjectDefine Project

Project Team communications Roles and responsibilities definition(s)

Source/Location – Owner/Operator criteria Air quality permit issue, esp. at existing site Contractual obligations, liabilities, etc.

Project parameters that are acceptable Fuel use, capacity, hours of operation, rates, etc.

““Issue” & Potential PitfallsIssue” & Potential PitfallsEvaulation of PhasesEvaulation of Phases

Location, Location, Location AB 3205 (CA) - K-12 within 1,000 feet of site; 30-day public Environmental impacts, e.g., noise, wetlands Engineering issues, e.g., pipeline, wires Site constraints, e.g., building, noise, construction, etc.

Emissions – Data-specific needs Uncontrolled emissions vs. controlled % VOC/toxic controls; design for BACT/LAER Testing in project cost & schedule; agency witness

““Issue” & Potential PitfallsIssue” & Potential PitfallsApprovalsApprovals

Agency availability/process Knowledge-base; timing of agency approvals Include agency people into project milestones Cross-cutting issues - CEQA, air quality, building permit

Public involvement – timing issue Project approval delays; project reconfiguration

Operations – Hardware needs Monitoring equipment of some level

Project Examples / Lessons Project Examples / Lessons LearnedLearned

Approval process/Agency interdependence Level/complexity of CEQA review

Dependence of CEQA review/acceptance and AQ permit Building department relies on AQ permit (A/C) issued

CEQA for other project activities Distribution - Natural gas pipeline; wires Existing site/building modifications

Project Examples (cont’d)Project Examples (cont’d) Emissions test requirements

80% load (maximum rated capacity) Conform with specifications - access, test

platform/sampling Other pollutant testing - toxics Operating parameters over various loads

Environmental plans/programs for operations Air quality - emissions test plan, monitoring plan, O&M Hazardous materials - business plan, quantities, location Water quality - storm water, other discharge

Project Examples (cont’d)Project Examples (cont’d) Equipment/services procurement

AQ - monitoring devices, emission test firms Alternative CEMS vs. formal CEMS (San Joaquin Valley) Portable analyzer options

Hazardous materials/water Engineering - proper storage; proper containment

Building/land use - noise abatement; visual/aesthetics

Project Examples (cont’d)Project Examples (cont’d) Engineering/Technical Specifications

uncontrolled vs. controlled emissions abatement equipment exhaust parameters

on-site / indoor air quality impacts

Zoning Land use compatibility

Wrap-Up PresentationWrap-Up Presentation Human Resource Responsibilities Costs and Savings Procedures Approvals and

Plans Milestones “Public Factor”

For questions or more information:For questions or more information:

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Shirley F. Rivera | sfr@r-cat.comTel: 619-497-0120 | Fax: 619-497-0793