The
workshop is designed to train state fish and wildlife agency and federal agency
personnel who are involved in the review and permitting of electric
transmission line projects. The workshop provides the opportunity for
state and federal agency staff to meet members of the electric utility industry
and gain an understanding of the planning and design process for electric
transmission.
The
objectives of the workshop are to:
- Inform agency personnel about the electric transmission planning and design process
- Help agency personnel understand how to effectively integrate into the electric transmission planning, design and permitting process
- Facilitate communication with industry and the permitting authorities to design these projects to avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources
The
training course is based on the Electric Systems Short Course developed by the
Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest
Service. The instructors will include staff from EEI, Avian Power Line
Interaction Committee (APLIC), Duke Energy,
North Carolina Wildlife Commission and FWS Region 4 personnel.
Where: Duke Energy Environmental Center in Huntersville, NC (just north of Charlotte)
When: April 26-28, 2016 (includes field trip to electrical transmission line rights-of way
Lodging: Country Inn and Suites Lake Norman, Huntersville, NC (704-895-6565), with a room rate of $89.00/night for April 25th-29th.
Note: Make reservations BEFORE April 4th
Food: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch will be provided all three days as well as a welcome dinner on Tuesday night.
Cost: $75 for state and federal employees and $100.00 for industry and non-governmental organizations.
Registration OPEN now until April 18th. Click here to register.
Registration OPEN now until April 18th. Click here to register.
Travel assistance is available from AFWA
for a limited number of state fish and wildlife agency personnel. This
would include airfare, hotel, per diem and registration. Please
contact Kathy Boydston (kboydston@fishwildlife.org
512-389-8522) as soon as possible if you require travel assistance.
