Stantec Consulting Ltd. Suite 1 - 70 Southgate Drive Guelph ON N1G 4P5 Tel: (519) 836-6050 Fax: (519) 836-2493

November 10, 2009 File: 160960428

Attention: Ms. Janis Lankester Haldimand County Cayuga Administration Building 45 Munsee Street North - P. O. Box 400 Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 Reference:

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project – Notice of Proposal to Engage in a Project & Notice of Public Open House

Dear Ms. Lankester: Please find attached the Notice of Proposal to Engage in a Project and a Notice of Public Open House for the above-mentioned project. As described in the notice, Nanticoke Wind Limited Partnership (Nanticoke LP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tribute Resources Inc., is proposing to develop the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project in the Counties of Norfolk and Haldimand, Ontario. Your agency or group has been included on the project’s consultation distribution list. If our contact information should be amended please contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience. We look forward to working with you, and obtaining your valuable input, as this project progresses through the regulatory approvals process. We hope that you will attend one of the Open Houses described on the attached notice. Alternatively, to provide the project team with your comments or for further information, please email us at [email protected] or call Stantec collect at (519) 836-6050. Written comments can also be mailed or faxed to the undersigned. For more information about the project, please visit us at our website: www.tributeresources.com. Sincerely, STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.

Rob Nadolny Senior Project Manager, Team Leader Tel: (519) 836-6050 Fax: (519) 836-2493 [email protected]

Attachment:

Notice of Proposal to Engage in a Project & Notice of Public Open House

c. J. Lewis, Nanticoke LP

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project

Meeting – Haldimand County Staff Meeting Location – Haldimand County Satellite Office, 282 Argyle Street South, Caledonia Meeting Date – Thursday, November 26, 2009; 2:00 p.m. Meeting regarding the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Attendees: Rob Nadolny, Project Manager, Stantec Jenn Lewis, Tribute Resources Inc. Lidy Romanuk, Rural Development Officer, Haldimand County Mike Evers, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Division, Haldimand County Tim Dickhout, Development and Design Technologist, Engineering Services Division, Haldimand County Kris Franklin, Supervisor – Municipal Drains, Engineering Services Division, Haldimand County Dean Stewart, Senior Building Inspector, Deputy Chief Building Official, Haldimand County Philip Mete, Supervisor – Development, Engineering Services Division, Haldimand County

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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Item 1.

Description General Discussion - Prior to the meeting, Haldimand County was sent the Draft Project Description Report and the Notice of Proposal to Engage in a Project and Notice of Public Open House. - Hard copies of the Draft Project Description Report were provided at the meeting, so that they could be placed in each of the four Haldimand municipal offices for area residents to be able to review. - Lidy Romanuck was identified as the point of contact for Haldimand County regarding the Project. - An overview of the Project was provided including the proposed Project timeline. - Proposed layout maps were shown and indicated that the layout was draft and still needed to be finalized. - The “REA Consultation Form: municipalities, local authorities” was provided and a description of the REA process, timelines and reporting was explained. - Details about the Project plans were provided including the Project size. The County was aware there will be two other projects being proposed and would be developed around the same time in the area. - The County will be getting organized to facilitate the proposed projects and to put together an internal team with representatives from each relevant department for the wind farms. They would like to have someone present to review all of the turbine locations once determined. This person will also drive around with our engineers/technicians to identify any potential issues with our proposed construction plan (drainage considerations, etc.). - A reminder was provided about the upcoming Public Open Houses for the Project.

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Hearne, Kara From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:

PDN [[email protected]] Friday, October 29, 2010 3:47 PM [email protected] LIDY ROMANUK; Palmer, Sarah; Wilson, Lori; Josifovski, Todd; Hearne, Kara Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project - Municipal Consultation Package REA MCF Cover Letter Haldimand County Oct 29 10.pdf; PDN_Municipal Consultation Form_ 20101029_final.pdf

Good afternoon Ms. Janis Lankester, Please find enclosed a Municipal Consultation Form for Capital Power's Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project. Additionally, the Municipal Consultation Package, which includes the following draft reports, has been uploaded to an FTP site: - Draft Project Description - Draft Construction Plan Report - Draft Design and Operations Report - Draft Decommissioning Report Please see FTP login information below. This information has been sent to you in your capacity as the Clerk of Haldimand County, as required by Ontario Regulation 359/09. It is our understanding that Lidy Romanuk is the designated contact from the County who will distribute these materials as appropriate to County staff. Please note that 5 hard copies of the draft reports have been sent to you via courier and you can expect to receive these documents on Monday, November 1, 2010. Please contact me if you have any questions. Best Regards, Todd Josifovski, Project Manager Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project 416-773-7408 / [email protected] Automatic Login FTP site link: ftp://s1112120744:[email protected] By clicking on the link above (or pasting the link into Windows Explorer) you will be automatically logged into your FTP site. Manual Login FTP link: ftp://ftptmp.stantec.com Login name: s1112120744 Password: 6152555 Disk Quota: 2GB Expiry Date: 11/12/2010

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Capital Power Corporation 200 University Avenue, Suite 1301 Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 T 416.773.7400 F 416.773.7470 www.capitalpower.com

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October 29, 2010 Haldimand County Cayuga Administration Building 45 Munsee Street North, P.O. Box 400 Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 Attention:

Ms. Janis Lankester - Clerk

Reference:

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Renewable Energy Approval – Municipal Consultation Form

Capital Power GP Holdings Inc., in its capacity as General Partner of Capital Power L.P. (Capital Power), is proposing to develop, construct, and operate the 104.4 megawatt Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project (the Project) in the Counties of Haldimand and Norfolk. In accordance with s.18(2) of Ontario Regulation 359/09 (Renewable Energy Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Act) under the Environmental Protection Act, please find enclosed a Municipal Consultation Form for the Project. Enclosed with the Form is a copy of the Municipal Consultation Package, which includes the following Draft reports:    

Draft Project Description Draft Construction Plan Report Draft Design and Operations Report Draft Decommissioning Report

This information has been sent to you in your capacity as the Clerk of Haldimand County, as required by Ontario Regulation 359/09. It is our understanding that Lidy Romanuk is the designated contact from the County who will distribute these materials as appropriate to County staff. We look forward to receiving feedback from Haldimand County under Part B of the Form. To provide comments or for further information about the Project, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely,

Todd Josifovski Project Manager, Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project, Capital Power Corporation 416-773-7408 / [email protected] Enclosure:

Municipal Consultation Form Municipal Consultation Package – 5 copies

cc:

Lidy Romanuk, Rural Development Officer, Haldimand County Kara Hearne, Project Manager, Stantec

Renewable Energy Approval Consultation Form: municipalities, local authorities ss. 18(2) Ontario Regulation 359/09 Ce formulaire est disponible en français

PART A: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT BEFORE SUBMITTING TO MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL AUTHORITY Section 1 – Project Description 1.1 – Renewable Energy Project Project Name (Project identifier to be used as a reference in correspondence): Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Project Location: Norfolk County and Haldimand County, Ontario. Same as Applicant Yes No (If no, please provide site address information below Physical Address? Civic Address – Street information (includes street Unit Identifier number, name, type and direction) (i.e. apartment number) N/A

N/A

Survey Address (Not required if Street information is provided) The Project would be situated exclusively on privately owned land and municipal road allowances. The legal description of the parcels of land that would be used for the wind farm facility have been provided as part of the Project Description Report. Lot and Conc.: Used to indicate location within a subdivided township and consists of a lot number and a concession number. Lot Conc.

Part and Reference: Used to indicate location within unorganized territory, and consists of a part and a reference plan number indicating the location within that plan. Attach copy of the plan. Part Reference Plan

Location Information (includes any additional information to clarify physical location)(e.g. municipality, ward/ township) The Project Location encompasses approximately 215.96 hectares (533.65 acres) of private land. In addition, 52.55 km of collector lines will be installed in the municipal road allowance. Project infrastructure would be located east of the community of Port Dover (Norfolk County), west of the community of Selkirk (Haldimand County), and south of Concession 5 (Haldimand County). Please see Figures in the attached Reports. Geo Reference : Southeast Corner of Substation and Operation & Maintenance Building Property Map Datum Zone Accuracy Geo Referencing UTM Easting Estimate Method NAD83 17T Sub metre Arc GIS 9.3 576247

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UTM Northing 4746317

Project Phasing (outline construction, operation and decommissioning activities)

Key Project Activities Project Phase

Activities

Construction

Turbine Sites Preparation of laydown areas Delineation of temporary work areas Access road construction Completion of necessary site grading Installation of tower foundations Installation of crane pads Tower/turbine erection Installation of step-up transformer and required wiring Installation of collector lines, usually parallel to access roads Reclamation of temporary work areas Site landscaping (final grading, topsoil replacement, etc.) Substation Site Preparation of laydown area Installation of substation and connection with grid Reclamation of temporary work areas Site landscaping (final grading, topsoil replacement, etc.)

Operation

Decommissioning

Additional Activities Installation of collector lines Turbine Sites Preventative maintenance Routine maintenance (access roads– including snow clearing) Unplanned maintenance Meter calibrations Grounds keeping Substation Site Preventative maintenance for substation Unplanned maintenance for substation Remote wind farm condition monitoring Additional Activities Electrical line maintenance and inspection Turbine Sites Removal of turbine infrastructure Removal of step-up transformers Site grading (dependent upon new proposed use) Possible removal of access roads dependent upon agreement with property owner Possible excavation and removal of collector lines depending upon agreement with property owner Additional Activities Disconnection of substation from provincial grid Removal of substation

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1.2 - Environmental Context Describe any negative environmental effects that may result from engaging in the project (consider construction, operation and decommissioning activities.) Potential adverse environmental effects have been identified in the attached reports. Propose early avoidance/prevention/mitigation concepts and measures Avoidance through Project siting has been the most important preventative measure used for the Project. Other mitigation measures are identified in the attached reports. 1.3 – Renewable Energy Generation Facility Type of Facility / Operation (select all that apply & complete all appropriate sections) Wind Facility (Land Based) Wind Facility (Off Shore) Biogas Facility (Anaerobic Digesters Biomass Facility (Thermal Treatment) Name Plate Capacity 104.4 MW

Expected Generation N/A

Biofuel Facility Solar Power Voltaic Facility Other describe: Class (if applicable): Service Area Southwestern Ontario

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Total Area of Site (hectares) The Project Location encompasses approximately 215.96 hectares of land, plus 52.55 km of collector lines in the municipal road allowance.

Provide a description of the facilities equipment or technology that will be used to convert the renewable energy source or any other energy source to electricity. The basic components of the Project include 58 Vestas model V90-1.8 MW wind turbine generators with a total installed nameplate capacity of 104.4 MW. Capital Power has elected to assess and seek approval for up to 60 potential turbine sites (therefore, two alternate turbine sites). Final selection of sites to be used will be based on the results of the detailed design and engineering work, as well as the conditions experienced during construction. Other Project components include a 34.5 kV underground and overhead electrical power line collector system, a substation, an operation and maintenance building, a meteorological tower, and turbine access roads. The electrical power line collector system will transport the electricity generated from each turbine to the substation, located adjacent to an existing Hydro One Networks Inc. 230 kV transmission line. A summary of the basic specifications of the turbine model is provided below. Basic Wind Turbine Specifications Manufacturer

Vestas

Model

V90-1.8

Name plate capacity (MW)

1.8 MW

Hub height above grade*

95 m

Blade length

44 m

Full blade diameter

90 m

Blade sweep area

6,362 m2

Nominal revolutions (rotational speed)

14.5 rpm

Frequency spectrum

60 Hz

Sound power**

4 m/s – 95.4 dBA 5 m/s – 100.2 dBA 6 m/s – 102.6 dBA 7 m/s – 103.5 dBA >8 m/s – 103.5 dBA

*The hub heights listed include a distance from the foundation section to the ground level of approximately 0.6 m depending on the thickness of the bottom flange and a distance from the tower top flange to the centre of the hub of 1.70 m. **10 m above ground, noise mode 0, wind shear 0.16, hub height 95 m air density 1,225 kg/m3

1.4-Renewable Energy Generation Activities Describe the activities that will be engaged in as part of the renewable energy project: The following activities will occur as part of the renewable energy project: Project Design, REA Approval and Permitting; Pre-Construction Activities – Surveying and Geotechnical Work; Construction Activities – see Section 1.1 of this Form; Operation and Maintenance Activities – see Section 1.1. of this Form; and Decommissioning Activities* – see Section 1.1 of this Form. * The wind turbines used for the Project can be expected to be in service for the term of the 20 year Ontario Power Authority Feed-In Tariff contract. Following the term of the contract, a decision would be made regarding whether to

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extend the life of the facility or to decommission.

Section 2 – Supporting Documents 2.1- Requirement

Name of Draft Document distributed for consulting

Date available to Municipal or Local Authority Contact

DRAFT Project Description Report

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project: Project Description Report

October 29, 2010

DRAFT Design and Operations Report

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project: Design and Operations Report

October 29, 2010

DRAFT Construction Plan Report

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project: Construction Plan Report

October 29, 2010

DRAFT Decommissioning Plan

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project: Decommissioning Plan Report

October 29, 2010

List of Other Documents Location where written draft reports can be obtained for public inspection (physical location for viewing and the applicants project website if one is available): To be determined prior to 60-day review period, but locations are likely to include municipal offices and local libraries.

Section 3 – Applicant Address and Contact Information 3.1 Applicant Information (Owner of project/facility) Applicant Name (legal name of individual or organization as evidenced by legal documents)

Business Identification Number

Capital Power GP Holdings Inc. Business Name (the name under which the entity is operating or trading - also referred to as trade name)

same as Applicant Name

Capital Power L.P. Civic Address- Street information (includes street number, name, type and direction)

Unit Identifier (i.e. apartment number)

200 University Avenue

Suite 1301

Survey Address (Not required if Street Information is provided) Lot and Conc.: used to indicate location within a subdivided township and consists of a lot number and a concession number.

Lot

Part and Reference: used to indicate location within an unsubdivided township or unsurveyed territory, and consists of a part and a reference plan number indicating the location within that plan. Attach copy of the plan.

Conc.

Part

5

Reference Plan

Municipality

County/District

Province/State

Country

Postal Code

Toronto

N/A

Ontario

Canada

M5H 3C6

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PART B: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL AUTHORITY Section 4 – Municipal or Local Authority Contact Information (check the one that applies) Local Municipality (include each local municipality in which project is situated Name of Address Phone Clerk’s Name Municipality

Yes

No Clerk’s Phone/Fax

Upper Tier Municipality (include each upper tier municipality in which project location is Yes Name of Address Phone Clerk’s Name Clerk’s Municipality Phone/Fax

Local road area (include each local roads area in which project location is situated Yes No Name of local Address Phone SecretarySecretaryroads board treasurer’s treasurer’s Name Phone/Fax

Board Area (include each board area in which project location is situated) Name of Local Address Phone Secretary’s Service Board Name

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Yes

No Secretary’s Phone/Fax

E-mail Address

No E-mail Address

E-mail Address

E-mail Address

Section 5: Consultation Requirement 5.1 - Project Location Provide comment on the project location with respect to infrastructure and servicing.

5.2 – Project Roads Provide comment on the proposed project’s plans respecting proposed road access.

Identify any issues and provide recommendations with respect to road access

Provide comment on any proposed Traffic Management Plans

Identify any issues and provide recommendations with respect to the proposed Traffic Management Plans

5.3 – Municipal or Local authority Service Connections Provide comment on the proposed project plans related to the location of and type of municipal service connections, other than roads.

Identify any issues and provide recommendations with respect to the type of municipal service connections, other than roads.

5.4 – Facility Other Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to the proposed landscaping design for the facility Provide comment on the proposed project plans for emergency management procedures / safety protocols.

Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to the proposed emergency management procedures /safety protocols.

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Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to any Easements or Restrictive Covenants associated with the Project Location

5.5 Project Construction Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to the proposed rehabilitation of any temporary

Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to the proposed location of fire hydrants and connections to existing drainage, water works and sanitary sewers

Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to the proposed location of buried kiosks and above-grade utility vaults

Identify any issues and recommendations with respect to the proposed location of existing and proposed gas and electricity lines and connections

Provide comment on the proposed project plans with respect to Building Code permits and licenses.

Identify any issues and recommendations related to the identification of any significant natural features and water bodies within the municipality or territory.

Identify any issues and recommendations related to the identification any archaeological resource or heritage resource.

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Capital Power Corporation Suite 1301 200 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 T 416.773.7400 F 416.773.7470 www.capitalpower.com

_____________________________________________________________________________ February 2, 2010

Lidy Romanuk Rural Development Officer Haldimand County Cayuga Administration Building 45 Munsee Street North P. O. Box 400 Cayuga, Ontario Canada, N0A 1E0

Reference: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Dear Lidy Romanuk: I am writing to provide you with some additional information regarding the proposed Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project. In late November 2009, Capital Power L.P., a unit of Capital Power Corporation, acquired the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project that had previously been under development by Tribute Resources Inc. Capital Power has now assumed responsibility for the development of the Project. Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer, building on more than a century of innovation and reliable performance. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Capital Power has interests in 31 power facilities in Canada and the U.S. totaling approximately 3,400 MW of generation capacity. More information about Capital Power can be found at www.capitalpower.com. Tribute Resources Inc. commenced the provincially mandated Renewable Energy Approvals (REA) process, Ontario Regulation 359/09 (Regulation), for the project including identifying the Project Location Area. Upon the project transitioning to Capital Power, it was decided by the Capital Power Project Team to extend the boundaries of the northwestern portion of the project area (please see the attached updated Project Location map).  

  Capital Power held two initial public open houses in December 2009 for the project. The open houses provided community members the opportunity to learn more about the preliminary details of the project, to ask questions and to provide comments. Copies of the information boards displayed at the open house are enclosed for your review, as well as two recent studies Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects – An Expert Panel Review, December 2009 and The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States: A Multi-Site Hedonic Analysis. Two additional public open houses for the project will be held to provide an opportunity for community members to review the results of our environmental studies with our Project Team and to raise additional questions and concerns regarding the project. It is anticipated that the two additional open houses will be held this summer. Notices of the open houses will be mailed to landowners within the Project Location area and identified organizations and agencies at least 60 days prior to the open houses and posted in local newspapers and on our project website at www.capitalpower.com/portdovernanticoke.

Also enclosed for your review is our first Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project community newsletter. If you have any comments or questions regarding the proposed project, would like additional information, or would like to arrange a meeting, you can contact us directly at 519-761-3969 or [email protected]. In addition, more information about the project can also be found on our project website at www.capitalpower.com/portdovernanticoke. We look forward to working with you as we continue with the planning and development of the proposed Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project.

Sincerely,

Todd Josifovski Project Manager - Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Capital Power Corporation 200 University Avenue, Suite 1301 Toronto, Ontario M5H 3C6 416-773-7408 / [email protected]

Attachments: Updated PDN Project Location Map Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Community Newsletter Capital Power Corporation Brochure Wind Turbine Sound and Health Effects – An Expert Panel Review, December 2009 The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States: A Multi-Site Hedonic Analysis Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project December, 2009 Open House Boards

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______________________________________________ From: Wilson, Lori Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 10:09 AM To: 'LIDY ROMANUK' Subject: Capital Power - Port Dover and Nanticoke Media Release

Hi Lidy, Attached is the recent Capital Power media release regarding the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project. If you have any questions, please let me know. We look forward to continuing to work with you. Best Regards, Lori Lori Wilson Capital Power Corporation Manager, Consultation [email protected] 519.440.1404

Capital Power PDN News Release...

______________________________________________ From: Wilson, Lori Sent: April 22, 2010 4:25 PM To: 'LIDY ROMANUK' Cc: Beasley, Sara Subject: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project - Draft Project Description Report

Hi Lidy, I wanted to check to see if it was alright if we made a hardcopy of the Draft Project Description Report available in the Haldimand office for any community members looking to review the draft report or for those looking for some additional information regarding the project. We have the report available on our website, but I just would like to make sure people without internet can also review the draft document. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks Lori

Capital Power Corporation Suite 1301 200 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 T 416.773.7400 F 416.773.7470 www.capitalpower.com

_____________________________________________________________________________ May 3, 2010

Reference: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project, Counties of Norfolk and Haldimand

Dear: County Staff Member I am writing to provide you with information regarding the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project, a renewable energy project that Capital Power is proposing in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer, building on more than a century of innovation and reliable performance. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Capital Power has interests in 31 power facilities in Canada and the U.S. totaling approximately 3,500 MW of generation capacity. More information about Capital Power can be found at www.capitalpower.com. In late November 2009, Tribute Resources Inc. sold the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project to Capital Power. Capital Power has now assumed responsibility for the development of the Project. Most recently, on April 8, 2010, Capital Power was offered a contract through the Ontario Power Authority’s Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program for the proposed Project. Although we are very excited about the possibility of bringing additional renewable energy to Ontario, receiving this contract is one, of many milestones that must be reached before final decisions about the Project can be made. Tribute Resources Inc. commenced the provincially mandated Renewable Energy Approvals (REA) process, Ontario Regulation 359/09 (Regulation), for the Project including identifying the Project Location Area. Upon the project transitioning to Capital Power, it was decided by the Capital Power Project Team to extend the boundaries of the northwestern portion of the Project area (please see the attached updated Project Location map). Capital Power held two initial public open houses in December 2009 for the Project. Two additional open houses for the Project will be held on Tuesday, June 8th and Wednesday, June 9th. This will give those community members who were unable to attend our first open houses, an additional opportunity to learn about the project and provide comments on the proposed study area, the REA process and requirements, as well as, the identified preliminary environmental constraints. The information provided at these open houses will be similar to what was presented at our December open houses. It is anticipated that two final public open houses for the Project will be held in late summer 2010 to provide an opportunity for community members to review the results of our environmental studies with our Project Team and to raise additional questions regarding the Project. Project notices will be mailed to you and posted in local newspapers and on our Project website at www.capitalpower.com/portdovernanticoke. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the proposed Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project, please feel free to contact me directly. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming open houses.

Best regards,

Todd Josifovski Project Manager, Port Dover & Nanticoke Wind Project Capital Power Corporation 200 University Avenue, Suite 1301 Toronto, Ontario M5H 3C6 519.761.3969 [email protected] Attachments:

Notice of a Proposal to Engage in a Project and Notice of Open House Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Notice of Open House No. 2 Updated PDN Project Location Map Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Community Newsletter Capital Power Corporation Brochure

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From: Wilson, Lori [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: May 6, 2010 8:43 AM To: LIDY ROMANUK Subject: Meeting Request - Capital Power

Hi Lidy, I wanted to follow up with you regarding our request for a meeting with Haldimand County. Ideally, we would like to speak to representatives from your roads, planning and engineering departments to be able to discuss various aspects of our Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project including project infrastructure (turbines, access roads, underground and overhead transmission wires, foundations, switch yard, a maintenance building with possible office space), construction laydown areas, construction activity planning and possible water crossings. At the meeting we are looking for input at the design level so we can understand local issues and concerns and plan accordingly. As you know, we don't have a layout, but this early input would be beneficial for our planning. If there are additional departments that should be included, please let us know. Thanks for your help. Lori Capital Power Corporation [email protected] 519.440.1404

From: LIDY ROMANUK [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:12 AM To: Wilson, Lori Subject: RE: Meeting Request - Capital Power Hi Lori As you per my last email, I am attempting to setup a meeting for Friday May 14 at 1pm. I am hoping that works for your team. At your earliest convenience I would appreciate if you could send copies of any information on the project that our group could review prior to the meeting as well as an agenda outlining what you wish to discuss. In addition , perhaps you could forward a digital package of the information you sent earlier this week for display at our offices (Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project – Draft Project Description). I look forward to your response. Lidy Romanuk Rural Development Officer Economic Development & Tourism Division Haldimand County Cayuga Administration Building 45 Munsee St, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 Tel: 905-318-5932 x215 Fax: 905-772-3542 www.HaldimandCounty.on.ca

Meeting Notes Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Date/Time:

May 14, 2010 1:00 PM

Place:

Haldimand County Office, Caledonia, Ontario

Attendees:

Haldimand County – Lidy Romanuk, Tyson Haedrich, Dave Aldred, Nasir Mahmood, James Goodram, Tim Dickhout, Michal Masior, Kris Franklin, Alan Gee Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA)– Ben Hodi Capital Power – Todd Josifovski, Sarah Palmer, Lori Wilson, Bill Wilson Stantec - Rob Nadolny, Kara Hearne

Item: Introduction to Project, Schedule, and Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Requirements Capital Power provided overview of Project. Haldimand County has been through the REA process once before; staff have an understanding of the process, the Municipal Consultation Form, and the information that would need to be shared between Capital Power and the County. Capital Power is targeting the Municipal Consultation Form to be sent to Haldimand County in June 2010. Stantec noted that mapping provided in the Draft Project Description Report prepared in October 2009 is outdated. The Project has an updated Study Area and the turbine layout will change. Information Requirements: Planning and Development Department Planning and Development Department interested in the following information:        

Heritage features First Nation consultation with respect to archaeological assessment Natural heritage features and Environmental Impact Study (LPRCA will play a role) Acoustic assessment in accordance with MOE requirements Effect on high quality agricultural lands Shadow flicker assessment (Stantec noted the new REA turbine setback requirements) Impact to local roads Decommissioning plan

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Impact to Local Roads and Traffic There is some question as to how impact to local roads would be determined per project, with three wind projects proposed in the same area. Some ideas were: 

A pre-condition survey be completed for the main roads to be used (the municipality would complete this)

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The projects may have different construction seasons, therefore issue may be minimized;

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Split the cost of repairs between the three proponents;

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Pick one major hauling route, and the County would do a pre-construction survey;

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Major roads, which are the potential shared haul routes, may not be a problem, since some are already designed for big trucks (issue to consider are the entrances to access roads).

A transportation plan would be developed for the Project, but details regarding haul routes, etc. would be determined by the Contractor. Haldimand County noted that if the plan was not available during the REA process, the County would need to be provided enough information to determine effects on roads. Haldimand County asked about the expected volume of truck traffic for the Project. Capital Power indicated that approximately 400 m3 of cement is required per foundation, which is approximately 20 cement loads per foundation, plus 15 truck loads of turbine parts per site. Capital Power indicated that about 10 turbines would be constructed per week. The County noted that there is a ½ load restriction from March 1 – April 30. The County noted that most secondary roads are tar and chip, or gravel. Access Roads and Crossings Capital Power explained the difference between construction roads and final access roads. The County asked if larger culverts are used for the wider construction roads, and then replaced with smaller culverts when the road width is decreased at the end of the construction phase. Capital Power and Stantec replied that it is undesirable for environmental and cost reasons to change culvert length between construction and operation phases of the Project. The County noted that they often take over the maintenance of the culverts, and would therefore need the specifications. Capital Power would be providing that information at the time it is available. ACTION: Capital Power to provide specifications for culverts to County when available. Capital Power would be required to obtain Entrance Permits. The municipal fee for these permits includes the follow-up inspection. ACTION: Capital Power to obtain Entrance Permits for the Project. The County has design standards for culverts on website. ACTION: Capital Power to obtain design standards from County website and incorporate into design specifications.

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It was noted that LPRCA requirements re: culverts would be more restrictive than the County’s. Collector Lines Capital Power noted that they would likely be installing new poles for the collector lines as the existing poles may not be suitable. The County indicated that they would like to see facilities co-located with existing ones (i.e., they don’t want poles on both sides of the road). It was determined that there are options for this issue, including putting in larger poles and having Haldimand Hydro put distribution lines on these larger poles, or Capital Power may consider working with other proponents to share poles. The County would give consent for poles to be placed in the municipal road right-of-way, and would require approximately two weeks to complete necessary site visits. The County recommended that Capital Power have a meeting with Haldimand Hydro (contact Ed Galinski), who is the primary contact for siting collector lines in the right of way. ACTION: Capital Power to set up meeting with Haldimand Hydro. Identification of Utilities and Services The County explained that there are few locations in the Study Area where buried utilities might create congestion issues for the siting of new facilities (e.g. Nanticoke area). The County has GIS mapping of municipal infrastructure (sewer and water). ACTION: Stantec and Capital Power to draft a list of GIS mapping layers for County that are needed for the Project. Emergency Management County asked about transformers. Capital Power explained that dry transformers are used. REA has general requirements. Capital Power noted that they are a safety-conscious company, and that a lot of time and effort would be devoted to this issue. Capital Power would look into options for participating in training sessions with County emergency services personnel. They have an operational wind plant with resources/operator that can help develop emergency management protocols for this Project. Building Permits Building permits would be required for towers, transformer station, operation and maintenance building. The County has copies of many of the permits applications and forms the Project may require (Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Labour, civic addresses, etc.). A civic address would be required for each turbine location. Drainage Act Requirements

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If in LPRCA Regulated Area, would need a permit from LPRCA. No permit from County is required for work in the municipal drains (won’t need severance, etc.). If something does need to be done (e.g. change to the engineering report), it can be done outside of the REA process. The County has GIS mapping of municipal drains that they can provide. If the Project is near a drain, they can provide us with the detailed report. ACTION: County to provide copy of drainage reports. ACTION: Stantec to add municipal drain mapping to GIS mapping request list. The County noted that Mutual Agreement Drains do exist within the County. These are drainage features subject to an agreement between two or more private landowners. The County does not administer these agreements so Capital Power would need to negotiate directly with the landowners if these features are expected to be affected. Locations of these features would come up in Title Searches for optioned properties. Operation and Maintenance Building County asked for confirmation that this building would be covered as part of the REA process, and won’t require land use approval. ACTION: Stantec to confirm that the building is covered as part of the REA. Identification of Project Infrastructure during Operation Underground infrastructure in municipal road right of way (e.g. at the property line) – the County wanted to know how their Staff would know if there is underground lines. Does this information go into One Call? For safety reasons, the County would like to see the lines marked with a stake or similar marker. ACTION: Capital Power will confirm what their operating wind plant has done to mark underground infrastructure, or if they made sure the poles started before the ditch/ROW. Timing Restrictions New noise bylaw coming into effect, but exemptions can be obtained (Staff report would have to go to Council for approval). Construction is okay from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., but is also restricted outside of this time and on weekends and holidays. ACTIONS: The LPRCA will provide CA-related timing windows (exemptions are possible) to Stantec. Tree Cutting Municipal tree cutting bylaw applies. Information is also available in the Official Plan. Review of Information by Haldimand County The County noted that they would prefer to review the draft REA application prior to formal 4

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submission to the MOE. Stantec noted that the mandatory 90-day Municipal Consultation Form review period will allow the County to review draft REA documents prior to formal application submission to the MOE. Capital Power noted that some information (e.g. layout) would be available to the County prior to the Municipal Consultation Form. Therefore, feedback can be incorporated while drafting reports County staff are available to have informal meetings and site visits so that comments can be incorporated as early in the process as possible. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM. The foregoing is considered to be a true and accurate record of all items discussed. If any discrepancies or inconsistencies are noted, please contact the writer immediately. STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.

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Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project

Meeting – Haldimand County Staff Meeting Location – Haldimand County Satellite Office, 282 Argyle Street South, Caledonia Meeting Date – Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meeting regarding the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Attendees: Sarah Palmer, Senior Environmental Advisor, Capital Power Todd Josifovski, Project Manager, Capital Power Bill Wilson, Project Engineer, Capital Power Sara Beasley, Coordinator Public Consultation, Capital Power Kara Hearne, Project Manager, Stantec Lidy Romanuk – Rural Development Officer, Haldimand County Judy Brown - Building Inspection/Permitting, Haldimand County Dean Stewart - Senior Building Inspector, Deputy Chief Building Official, Haldimand County Tim Dickhout - Development & Design Technologist, Engineering Services Division, Haldimand County Kris Franklin - Supervisor, Municipal Drains, Haldimand County Michal Masior, Engineering Services Division, Haldimand County

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staked and indicated Capital Power should arrange to have them staked at the same time. Traffic Management Plans - Capital Power indicated the proposed traffic management plan will be shared with the County when available. Haldimand County inquired where the Vestas manufacturing plant will be located. Capital Power indicated they are unsure at this time and waiting on details from Vestas. Haldimand County indicated the MTO has work scheduled in Haldimand County for the Highway 3 corridor. Indicated there is work scheduled for the Cayuga Bridge and on Dry Lake Road near Cayuga. Projects are expected to start construction in late 2011. Capital Power indicated the first scheduled delivery for the Project is expected to occur in June 2012. Haldimand County will provide Capital Power with the link from the MTO website so Capital Power can view future MTO Projects. Haldimand County indicted that oversized road travel permits also are dealt with in the Haldimand County Kohler Office. Haldimand County will provide Capital Power with the appropriate contact at the Kohler office. Haldimand County indicated they will require completion of a road condition survey in additional to a structures assessment. Capital Power indicated these surveys will be completed. Haldimand County indicated their half-load season runs from end of March to the beginning of May. Municipal Service Connections – Haldimand County asked if Capital Power will build maintenance sheds at each turbine. Capital Power indicated there would be one maintenance building located near the Project’s substation. Emergency Management Plans – Capital Power will provide Haldimand County with a detailed health and safety plan for review. Emergency Response staff will review and comment. Haldimand County to send list of appropriate emergency response personnel to Capital Power so it can be included in the emergency management plan within the Design and Operations Report. Haldimand County inquired if emergency response training will be provided by Capital Power. Capital Power indicated emergency training would be considered. Easements or Restrictive Covenants - Haldimand County indicated that private property easements are required and sign off is required by Haldimand County. Access Road permits are included Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Page 3 of 5

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in the severance applications. Capital Power indicated this may be covered in the lease agreements with landowners. Rehabilitation of any temporary disturbance - The wires from turbines to transmission lines will be located underground. Haldimand County requested that Capital Power flag lines well so County staff are aware of their location when they clean out ditches. Road Crossings – Haldimand County to send design criteria to Capital Power. Building Code Permits/Licenses - Provided building code permit information to Capital Power. Significant Natural Features – Capital Power indicated an Environmental Impact Study has been completed and submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) for comment. Capital Power indicated this report may not come with the other Draft REA reports, but will be provided to Haldimand County when comments have been received from MNR. Haldimand County indicated Capital Power should consult with Long Point Region Conservation Authority. It was indicated by Capital Power that discussions with the Conservation Authority have taken place. Archaeological Studies – Capital Power indicated that Stage 1 Archaeological Studies have been completed and submitted to the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Capital Power is continuing to work on Stage 2 and 3 Archaeological studies. Indicated these studies will be approved prior to construction but will not be submitted prior to REA approval. Provided Capital Power with Haldimand County Staff contact that deals with landfills. Report Submission - Clarified that municipal Consultation package will be sent to Lidy Romanuk and she will distribute package among County Staff and will let Capital Power know how many copies of the reports they will require. Capital Power to let Haldimand County know when they can expect the reports and the expected timeline for providing comments back to Capital Power. Capital Power indicated the public will have an opportunity to review and comment on the draft REA reports 60 days prior to the final Public Open House sessions. Capital Power indicated that any comments Haldimand County can provide prior to the reports being made publically available would be appreciated by Capital Power.

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________________________________ From: Wilson, Lori [[email protected]] Sent: October 19, 2010 1:47 PM To: LIDY ROMANUK Cc: Beasley, Sara; Palmer, Sarah; Hearne, Kara Subject: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project - Meeting Follow Up

Hi Lidy, Thank you for meeting with us last week regarding the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project (PDN). As you know, we are currently preparing the draft Renewable Energy Approvals (REA) reports and the municipal consultation form for the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project. Can you please confirm how you would prefer to receive this information (would you like to receive all the copies and distribute to members of your team, for instance) or would you prefer Capital Power distribute the reports. If you would like us to distribute the reports, we would like to confirm the distribution list with you. Also, can you please confirm whether you would like an electronic copy of the reports and how many, if any, hard copies of the reports you would like us to provide. Additionally, there are a few follow-up items as a result of last week's meeting: 1. As part of the Design & Operations Report, Capital Power is required to develop an Emergency Management Plan. At the meeting, you had indicated you would forward a list of appropriate emergency contacts in Haldimand County so that Capital Power could incorporate this information into the report. 2. It was mentioned at the meeting there may be some construction work being completed by MTO throughout the development of the PDN Project. A member from your team indicated they could forward the link to the MTO website that lists construction projects in Haldimand County. 3. Can you please provide Capital Power with the contact details for the staff member at Haldimand County's Kohler office that will be able to provide information on oversized road travel permits and road condition surveys. 4. Finally, can you please also forward information relating to Road Cross Sections. I believe you mentioned it was listed in Section G. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information . Thanks! Lori Lori Wilson Capital Power Corporation [email protected] 519.440.1404

From: LIDY ROMANUK [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wed 10/20/2010 7:26 AM To: Wilson, Lori Cc: Beasley, Sara; Palmer, Sarah; Hearne, Kara; JUDY BROWN; AL GEE; DEAN STEWART; JAMES GOODRAM; KRIS FRANKLIN; MICHAL MASIOR; MIKE EVERS; NASIR MAHMOOD; RICK SMITH; TIM DICKHOUT; TYSON HAEDRICH Subject: RE: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project - Meeting Follow Up Hi Ladies Here is the information I have received so far. 1. MTO Link http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/highway-construction/southern-highway-2010/southern-highways2010.pdf 2. Design Criteria (Roads) http://www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/Forms.aspx#ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Directory1 section G deals with roads 3. Haldimand County Contact for Road Permits Darlene Little, Division Support Public Works Tel: (905) 318-5962 x 217 [email protected] It appears we are just waiting on the emergency contacts for the emergency response plan. This information has been requested, and I am just waiting for a response. Additionally, at this time the team will require at least 5 hard copies of the information that will be submitted next week, these amounts are in addition to the copies that should be available to the public as well as the copy sent to the Clerk. I will be in touch shortly with the remaining information. Thanks, Lidy Romanuk T: (905) 318-5932 ext 215

  From: Beasley, Sara [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November 1, 2010 3:52 PM To: LIDY ROMANUK Cc: Wilson, Lori; JAMES GOODRAM Subject: RE: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project - Municipal Consultation Package Hi Lidy, Janis Lankester's Administrative Assistant, Peggy Scott, has confirmed with us that the REA reports were received in the Cayuga office earlier today. I have re-sent a hard copy of the cover letter that was e-mailed to you on Friday for your records and you can expect to receive this tomorrow - Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Sorry for the confusion, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Sara

From: Wilson, Lori [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November 5, 2010 9:53 AM To: LIDY ROMANUK Subject: PDN Project - Documents for Public Review

Hi Lidy, Hope you are well! We are preparing notices to let people know when the next open house will be and where the hard copies of the draft reports for public review and comment will be located We would like to have a copy available at the following Haldimand Office (in addition to the public library). Please let me know if this is OK with you. Haldimand County Office 282 Argyle Street South, Caledonia Thanks! Lori

From: LIDY ROMANUK [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November 9, 2010 11:52 AM To: Wilson, Lori Cc: JAMES GOODRAM Subject: RE: PDN Project - Documents for Public Review

Hi Lori    Yes, copies can be made available at our offices and the libraries.  There are 4 Haldimand County  offices (Cayuga, Dunnville, Caledonia and Hagersville) and 6 libraries.    At the very least in addition to the Caledonia office, I would ensure there is a copy here in  Cayuga as well.    Also, could you please let us know when your public meeting is scheduled so that we may  schedule our time accordingly to provide the municipal consultation feedback.  As we have  previously stated, once we prepare our comments this will go forward in a report for Council  approval.  However in the interim if Capital Power wishes we can schedule a meeting once our  review team has reviewed the project to provide some insight to where our concerns may lie.      I look forward to your response.      Lidy Romanuk  Rural Development Officer  Economic Development & Tourism Division 

  Haldimand County  Cayuga Administration Building  45 Munsee St, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 

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From: LIDY ROMANUK [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November 9, 2010 3:02 PM To: Wilson, Lori Subject: RE: PDN Project - Documents for Public Review

Hi Lori    I have just set up a tentative meeting for Tuesday January 11 at 1pm in our Cayuga office for the  Haldimand County Review Team to meet with the Capital Power, please confirm that this date  will work for Capital Power and your representatives and I will then confirm with the team.  I am  heading for completing the comments and report to go to Council on February 7, 2011.    Thanks,    Lidy Romanuk  Rural Development Officer  Economic Development & Tourism Division 

  Haldimand County  Cayuga Administration Building  45 Munsee St, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 

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Capital Power Corporation 200 University Avenue, Suite 1301 Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 T 416.773.7400 F 416.773.7470 www.capitalpower.com

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November 22, 2010 Janis Lankester, Clerk Haldimand County Cayuga Administration Building 45 Munsee Street North, P.O. Box 400 Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0 Reference: Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project – Notice of Public Open House Dear Ms. Lankester: Please find attached the Notice of Public Open House for Capital Power’s Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project, which is being proposed for Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Capital Power retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) to prepare a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) application, with input from AMEC Americas Limited, Archaeological Research Associates Ltd., and Zephyr North Canada. The REA application is a requirement under Ontario Regulation 359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Act of the Environmental Protection Act (O.Reg.359/09). As outlined in subsection 16.5.a and b of the Regulation, Draft Project Reports are being made available for public review and input. Draft reports can be viewed from December 1, 2010 to February 7, 2011 on our website at www.capitalpower.com/portdovernanticoke and in various public locations, as identified in the attached notice. We will be forwarding the draft reports which are to be available for public review starting December 1, 2010 to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions regarding the proposed development or would like additional information. Best Regards,

Sarah Palmer Senior Environmental Advisor Capital Power Corporation 416-773-7411 / [email protected]

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Notice of Public Open House No. 3

Capital Power Corporation 200 University Avenue, Suite 1301 Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 T 416.773.7400 F 416.773.7470 www.capitalpower.com

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December 6, 2010

Haldimand County Cayuga Administration Building 45 Munsee Street North, P.O. Box 400 Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0

Attention:

Ms. Janis Lankester - Clerk

Reference:

Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project

On October 29, 2010 a Municipal Consultation Form for the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project and the following Draft reports were provided to your attention:    

Draft Project Description Report Draft Construction Plan Report Draft Design and Operations Report Draft Decommissioning Plan Report

Draft Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Reports, including the above-mentioned reports, were made available for public review on December 1, 2010. We wanted to make you aware of the updates to the Draft REA Reports since the October 2010 draft reports were submitted to the County. The changes / updates to the draft REA Reports are outlined below. Key changes to the proposed Project layout:  There have been no turbine location changes  Access road for T505 has moved east  Alternate access road added for T538  Alternate access road added for T516  Alternate access road added for T541  Some preferred vs. alternate access road routes have been changed on the mapping (i.e. what was mapped as the alternate route may now be mapped as the preferred route). Key updates to information within the Draft REA Reports:  Additional information has been provided on trenching data cables to the met tower  More information has been provided on post-construction monitoring for birds and bats  More information has been provided on potential requirements for tree pruning  Property Line Setback Assessment (an appendix to the Design and Operations Report) has been completed and the full report is now included

Capital Power Corporation 200 University Avenue, Suite 1301 Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 T 416.773.7400 F 416.773.7470 www.capitalpower.com

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The updates and changes to the Draft REA Reports have not materially affected the assessment of the potential effects of the Project, nor the proposed mitigation and monitoring measures. Updated reports can be found on our Project website at www.capitalpower.com/portdovernanticoke and also in the hard copy Draft REA Reports that have been sent to the County office and libraries for public review. A CD containing the updated draft REA Reports and the new shapefiles has been attached. If you prefer a hard copy of these reports, please contact Lori Wilson, Manager Consultation at [email protected] . To provide comments or for further information about the Project, please feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely,

Todd Josifovski Project Manager, Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project, Capital Power Corporation 416-773-7408 / [email protected] Enclosure:

CD – Updated Draft REA Report and Shapefiles

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Lidy Romanuk, Rural Development Officer, Haldimand County Kara Hearne, Project Manager, Stantec

From: LIDY ROMANUK [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: December 13, 2010 10:23 AM To: Lori Wilson Cc: JAMES GOODRAM Subject: Municipal Consultation Form

Hi Lori     Looking forward to our meeting on Wednesday December 15th at 10am.  Just a reminder that  our meeting will be held at Edinburgh Square.    Edinburgh Square is located at:     80 Caithness Street East  Box 2056  Caledonia, Ontario  Phone: 905‐765‐3134  The Haldimand County review team has completed a site review and compiled draft comments  for the REA municipal consultation form which we will be reviewing at our meeting on  Wednesday.  As we discussed last week, following the meeting with the entire Review Team,  Capital Power and our EMS staff will be meeting to discuss the Emergency Management plan for  the proposed wind project.       Please be advised that everything discussed at our meeting on Wednesday as well as the  comments provided for the Municipal Consultation form are considered draft until a report is  prepared for Council to approve.  We anticipate that the report will go to Council on February 7,  2011.       Kindly advise if any additional information is required prior to our meeting on Wednesday.  Thanks Lori.        Lidy Romanuk  Rural Development Officer  Economic Development & Tourism Division     Haldimand County  Cayuga Administration Building  45 Munsee St, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0     Tel: 905‐318‐5932 x215  Fax: 905‐772‐3542  www.HaldimandCounty.on.ca 

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Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project

Meeting – Haldimand County Staff Meeting Location – Edinburgh Square, Caledonia Meeting Date – December 15, 2010 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Meeting regarding the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Attendees: Haldimand County (Haldimand) James Goodram – Manager Economic Development & Tourism Lidy Romanuk – Rural Development Officer Michal Masior – Engineering Services Division Kris Franklin – Supervisor, Municipal Drains Judy Brown - Building Inspection/Permitting, Haldimand County Tim Dickhout - Development & Design Technologist, Engineering Services Division Rick Smith – Deputy Fire Chief Alan Gee – Fire Prevention Officer Tyson Haedrich – Manager, Engineering Capital Power (CPC) Kara Hearne (Stantec) Bill Wilson, Project Development Engineer Todd Josifovski, PDN Project Manager Sarah Palmer, Senior Environmental Advisor Sara Beasley, Public Consultation Advisor Please note - these minutes are intended to support the draft Municipal Consultation Form (MCF) that was provided by Haldimand County at the meeting. All comments below are additional to the comments that were made on the draft MCF.

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Haldimand County (Haldimand) has completed their review of the draft REA documents for the Project. County Staff also completed a site tour of all proposed Project sites located within Haldimand County. Indicated County Staff expects to provide their final comments on the draft REA reports and the Municipal Consultation form to Council on February 7, 2010 for approval. Municipal Consultation Form Overview 5.1 Project Location - Haldimand completed site inspection, viewed proposed turbine locations from nearby roads. - Haldimand provided comments on each turbine location (see Site Investigation Results and Comments document). - With regards to Haldimand’s comment on urban boundaries (see MCF), it was indicated that this is not an issue for this Project. Capital Power asked if Haldimand County could indicate there are no urban boundary issues with the Project on the MCF. Haldimand confirmed they would do this. 5.2 Project Roads - There are a number of locations where access roads run parallel to the county roads; Haldimand requires more details and information about the gaps between these roads. Capital Power indicated that the roads will be wider for construction and then tailored back for Project operations. Capital Power noted that they will provide further detail once the detailed engineering for the Project has been completed and requests Haldimand County provide detailed specification. Haldimand County indicated that they prefer a 15 m buffer from the edge of the road. - Haldimand County requests there is a large enough turning radius at the base of the turbine to accommodate large vehicles during construction and throughout operations (i.e. emergency response vehicles, construction). Capital Power requested information regarding the turning radius requirements. At Capital Power’s existing operating wind power project, emergency vehicles would easily be able to access and turn, therefore there is no expectation that accommodating this radius is an issue. In addition, most farmers want as much land back after turbine construction. - Haldimand County requires that Capital Power complete Pre-Condition Surveys ahead of construction. Requests that Capital Power review load postings and restrictions on any structures. - Haldimand noted that the bridge in Cayuga (Hwy 3) would not accommodate turbine transportation or loaded dump trucks due to upcoming construction. There is proposed work for the Dunnville Bridge; however this is scheduled to be completed in July 2011.

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Description - Haldimand suggests Capital Power take photographs of the roads and complete our own pre condition surveys in addition to Haldimand County’s. Capital Power confirmed we would compile video footage of all roads once transportation routes are established with our contractor. - Haldimand County indicated they would need to review the Project’s Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plan prior to Capital Power receiving any permits. Indicated these plans should be submitted prior to the pre-condition surveys so that the County can review. Capital Power indicated these plans would occur during the detailed design work of the Project and that it was our expectation that the plans would be developed with input from the County. - Haldimand requested that turbine access roads are well signed so that the local residents won’t drive on the roads. Capital Power would need to identify via appropriate signage, that access roads are not “public roads.” Additionally, the County requested that access road entrance signs indicate which turbines are located on the particular road. - Haldimand indicated that some County roads have “Half-Load Restrictions” in place. Haldimand will provide Capital Power with a GIS map that indicates which roads are and are not included. - Haldimand requested that Capital Power consider a set of entrances that are on opposite sides of a road as an intersection. Haldimand will provide further information as to the requirements for this signage specification. - Haldimand requested more information on how cranes would cross roads and the design of intersections for these crane paths. 5.3 Municipal or Local Authority Service Connections - Capital Power indicated that we have completed environmental studies on more lands than we actually use in the Project. Some of the lands we study do overlap with neighbouring Project, but actual Project locations do not overlap with each other. - Capital Power confirmed substation details are outlined in our preliminary engineering design site plan. Substation will be located on a 20-acre lot and will include a maintenance building, substation and switchyard. Drainage details for this are found in REA report. - Haldimand asked if zoning is covered under the REA. Capital Power indicated it was believed it is since the property is part of the REA and the REA covers all Project location and infrastructure. Haldimand noted that there were requirements for these operations, such as parking lot spaces, etc. Capital Power noted that the facility is part of the REA, but that a building permit would be sought through Haldimand. Haldimand offered to provide the link to the requirements for the facility. Capital Power will work with Haldimand on defining zoning and determining the appropriate permits. - Haldimand asked how turbine location properties and ancillary buildings are classified (i.e. Industrial F1/F2) under the Ontario Building Code and what applicable legislations are in place for the fire code. Capital Power

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Description indicated we would try and find this information get back to Haldimand. - Haldimand will provide Capital Power with link on Haldimand website regarding any building specifications the County has in place. - Haldimand asked who completes the final Project inspection and who is responsible for signing the Project off. Capital Power indicated there will be an independent engineering inspection completed before operations begin. There will be an additional inspection by the ESA. - Haldimand provided Capital Power with all the applicable building and bylaw applications/forms and the appropriate County contact. 5.4 Facility Other - There are a number of turbines in clusters that are set back from road entrances. Haldimand requested that Capital Power create second entrances to turbines, where possible, such that emergency vehicles can get access if the main entrance is blocked. Capital Power to identify existing farm road accesses to see if any of these entrances would work. Haldimand indicated this was not really an issue with this Project. Haldimand indicated that turbine 548 and 549 are an example of where a second entrance would be needed. Capital Power will identify possible alternate accesses. - Haldimand asked who will maintain access roads. Capital Power confirmed the access roads will be maintained by Capital Power. 5.5 Project Construction - Haldimand requested that the Haldimand Drainage Superintendent attend any site visits CPC completes with the Conservation Authority. - CPC indicated that site visits usually inform the detailed design of the Project therefore the site visit will occur prior to the submission of the detailed design to Haldimand. - Road allowances for Road 55 and Rainham Road are reserved for future transmission corridor. Haldimand indicated there may be an issue with turbine 554 with regards to this future development. Haldimand will provide Capital Power with information on cross paths and details on what type of work they may be completing on these roads. - Haldimand asked if Capital Power would use existing poles with Haldimand Hydro. Capital Power confirmed we would be using joint poles with Haldimand Hydro. Haldimand asked if Capital Power is building a transmission line for the Project. - Haldimand advised Capital Power to contact Bell Canada well in advance if Project requires a special insulated wire to connect Project to operations control room. Capital Power indicated we would be using fiber optic wires instead. - Capital Power confirmed that all archaeological assessments will be completed before construction begins. Capital Power intends to submit report to Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MTC) in Spring 2011.

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Description - Haldimand County asked when construction would begin. Capital Power confirmed preliminary work would begin in September 2011 if Project receives REA approval.

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