PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN
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`NEWBURY HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
`FERC PROJECT NO. 5261-VT
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`Green Mountain Power Corporation
`2152 Post Road Rutland, VT 05701
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`November 2022
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`Introduction
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`1.0
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`The Newbury Hydroelectric Project (Project), located on the Wells River in Orange County,
`Vermont was issued a new license by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
`on September 8, 1983. The Project (FERC No. 5261) is located in the Town of Newbury,
`Vermont. The Project is owned and operated by Green Mountain Power Corporation
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`This revised plan is focused on the safety of the general public and does not address worker
`safety issues related to project operation.
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`Project Description
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`The Project consists of the following facilities: (1) a 76’ long concrete gravity dam founded
`on bedrock, with a maximum height of approximately 20’, and a 5’ diameter inflatable
`spillway; (2) an 11.4 acre reservoir with a normal surface elevation of 563.87 feet USGS
`datum; (3) one intake with an external trashrack and a head gate in the right abutment; (4)
`one 400’ long, 5’ diameter steel penstock not externally observable; (5) one powerhouse
`containing a single turbine; (6) one minimum flow bypass with a single turbine; (7) one
`substation; and (8) appurtenant facilities. The locations of the primary project components
`are shown in Attachment 1, Sheet S1.
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`The primary public use of Project facilities is recreational and generally limited to fishing.
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`Existing recreational facilities include:
`• Warning signs
`• Project information signs
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`Access to the site is via US Route 302 (Mill Street). There is no public parking area at this
`facility.
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` boat barrier is located upstream of the dam. Warning signs for the dam are posted on
`both sides of the river upstream of the boat barrier. There is no delineated canoe portage
`path due to difficult downstream river access.
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`Access to the intake is limited by a chain link fence and a locked gate. Various warning
`signs are posted in this area.
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`The Newbury powerhouse is located on the right side of the river in an old factory building
`approximately 400 feet below the dam. Public access to the station is limited by a locked
`door. A sign warning of rapidly rising water is posted at the tailrace. Access to the turbine
`on the minimum flow bypass is limited by a chain gate and warning signs. The control
`building for this unit has a locked door and various warning signs.
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`Public Safety Measures
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`The facility substation consists of pole mounted transformers near the powerhouse. Various
`warning signs are posted.
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`3.0
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`GMP will operate and maintain the safety measures described in this plan to ensure the
`safety of the public utilizing recreational and other areas of the Project. Safety measures
`include fences with locking gates; warning and informational signs; and a boat barrier.
`Safety measures at existing project features are detailed in the following table. Site aerial
`photographs showing the locations of safety features and signage are shown in Attachment
`1 on Sheets S1 and S2.
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`Table 1: Public Safety Measures
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`Location
`Dam and Spillway
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`Substation
`Intake Structure
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`Powerhouse
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`Tailrace
`Recreation Area
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`Installed Safety Measures
`Chain link fence with a locked
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`Boat barrier and warning signs
`Warning signs
`Chain link fence with a locked
`gate
`Boat barrier and warning signs
`Locked door
`Project sign
`Warning sign
`Boat barrier
`Warning signs
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`Reference Sheet ID
`S1, S2
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`ATTACHMENT 1
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`DRAWINGS
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`S1
`S2
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`Newbury Public Safety Plan (1)
`Newbury Public Safety Plan (2)
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`Minimum Flow Unit
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`Dam with Inflatable
`Rubber Spillway
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`Control Room
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`Boat Barrier
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`Intake
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`Headgate
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`UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2022
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`Tailrace
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`Substation
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`Powerhouse
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`Approximate Route of
`Buried Penstock
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`GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP.
`NEWBURY HYDROPOWER PROJECT
`NEWBURY, VERMONT
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`PUBLIC SAFETY
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`PROJECT FACILITIES
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`SHEET S1
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`Description
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`Danger
`Dam Ahead
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`Danger
`Keep Away From Dam
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`Danger
`No Trespassing
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`Danger
`No Swimming
`Severe Undercurrent
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`Danger
`Authorized Personnel Only
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`GMP Project Sign
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`Danger
`Keep Away
`Dam Ahead
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`Danger
`High Voltage
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`Danger
`High Voltage
`Keep Away
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`Wood Fence
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`Wire Fence
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`Pole Mounted Transformers
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`Warning Sign #9
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`Chain Gate with
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`Warning Sign #8
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`Warning Sign #1
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`Powerhouse with Locked Door and Sign #6
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`Chain Link Fence
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`Warning Sign #3
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`Control Building with Locked
`Door and Warning Signs #3, 5
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`Warning Sign #7
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`Sign #6
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`Boat Barrier
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`Warning Signs #3, 4
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`Warning Sign #2
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`Locked Gate
`Warning Sign #3
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`GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP.
`NEWBURY HYDROPOWER PROJECT
`NEWBURY, VERMONT
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`PUBLIC SAFETY
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`PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES
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`SHEET S2
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`UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2022
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