APPENDIX A

CFRA Summary

# CoAstal facilities review act application SuMMARY

## The application shall contain a summary description of the project including the purpose of the facility, location, design and operating features, provisions to mitigate aesthetic and environmental impacts, preliminary construction costs figures, and general schedules for the engineering, construction, and activation phases of the project

AES Sparrows Point LNG, LLC (Sparrows Point LNG) proposes to construct,
own, and operate a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import, storage, and
regasification terminal (LNG Terminal) at the Sparrows Point Industrial
Complex situated on the Sparrows Point peninsula east of the Port of
Baltimore in Maryland. LNG will be delivered to the LNG Terminal via LNG
marine traffic, offloaded from these ships to shoreside storage tanks,
regasified on the LNG Terminal site (Terminal Site), and transported to
consumers via pipeline. The LNG Terminal will have a regasification
capacity of 1.5 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day
(bscfd), with potential to expand to 2.25 bscfd. Regasified natural gas
will be delivered to markets in the Mid-Atlantic Region and northern
portions of the South Atlantic Region, through an approximately 88-mile,
30-inch outside diameter natural gas pipeline (Pipeline) to be
constructed and operated by Mid-Atlantic Express, LLC (Mid-Atlantic
Express). The Pipeline will extend from the LNG Terminal to
interconnections with existing natural gas pipeline systems near Eagle,
Pennsylvania. Together, the LNG Terminal and Pipeline projects are
referred to as the Sparrows Point Project or Project. Both Sparrows
Point LNG and Mid-Atlantic Express (hereinafter collectively referred to
as AES) are subsidiaries of The AES Corporation. AES has filed an
application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Project. The
application included submission of the following environmental reports:

-   Resource Report 1 -- General Project Description

-   Resource Report 2 -- Water Use and Quality

-   Resource Report 3 -- Fish, Vegetation and Wildlife

-   Resource Report 4 -- Cultural Resources

-   Resource Report 5 -- Socioeconomics

-   Resource Report 6 -- Geologic Resources

-   Resource Report 7 -- Soils

-   Resource Report 8 -- Land Use, Recreation and Aesthetics

-   Resource Report 9 -- Air Quality and Noise

-   Resource Report 10 -- Alternatives

-   Resource Report 11 -- Reliability and Safety

-   Resource Report 12 -- PCB Contamination

-   Resource Report 13 -- Engineering and Design Material

As described in more detail in Resource Report 10, *Alternatives*, AES
is proposing the Project in an effort to introduce a new incremental
supply of natural gas into the Mid-Atlantic Region, which includes the
Baltimore and Maryland area markets, to help serve the growing demand
for energy in those markets in a safe, reliable and economic manner. The
Project will provide access to natural gas production centers throughout
the world to this region without the need to construct new long-haul
pipelines or expand the existing long-haul interstate pipeline systems
that currently serve the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The Project footprint is located in the counties of Baltimore, Harford,
and Cecil in Maryland, and the counties of Lancaster and Chester in
Pennsylvania. The Terminal Site, which is located entirely within
Baltimore County, is a parcel located within a former shipyard on
Sparrows Point. The route proposed for the Pipeline (Pipeline Route),
which crosses all of the listed counties, comprises industrial,
commercial, agricultural, and residential lands. AES is considering the
possibility of building a combined cycle cogeneration power plant (Power
Plant), also on the Terminal Site. The Power Plant would be configured
with one F-Class combustion gas turbine, one steam turbine, and
associated auxiliaries. It would operate only on natural gas, and would
produce approximately 300 MW of clean electric power within an area of
high energy demand. If AES elects to build the Power Plant, it will be
permitted by the Maryland Public Services Commission under a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity.

AES has presented a cross reference between the Maryland Coastal
Facilities Review Act (CFRA) and the FERC Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity Process to assist in review of the Project.
The proposed Project includes construction in a coastal area of
Baltimore County a facility for the processing, transmission, or storage
of natural gas with a total design capacity for at least one billion
cubic feet of gas for storage and includes a port facility. Pursuant to
Title 14 Subtitle 5 of the Maryland Annotated Code of Regulations
(COMAR), a person may not construct, or cause to be constructed, a
facility in the coastal area unless that person first obtains a permit
pursuant to Chapter 3. The Project includes components that fall under
the jurisdiction of CFRA; specifically, the LNG Terminal and the marine
facilities (including the dredging associated therewith). However,
several components of the Project are not under jurisdiction of CFRA
such as the proposed Power Plant and Pipeline facilities. While these
non-jurisdictional facilities are not required to be permitted under
CFRA, AES has provided general information on each of the project
components herein.

The criteria under COMAR 14.05.04(D) are addressed in various Resource
Reports as follows:

Purpose -- Resource Report 1, Section 1.2

Location -- Resource Report 1, Section 1.3.2, Figure 1.3-1, Appendix A,
Figure D

Design and Operating Features -- Resource Report 1, Sections 1.3.1,
1.3.3 and 1.3.4

Aesthetic and Environmental Impacts:

> Aesthetic Impacts and Mitigation -- Resource Report 8, Section 8.6
>
> Environmental Impacts and Mitigation:
>
> Water -- Resource Report 2, Sections 2.4.8, 2.4.9
>
> Fish, Wildlife and Vegetation Impacts and Mitigation-- Resource Report
> 3, Sections 3.3.3, 3.4.3, 3.5.3, 3.6.3
>
> Geologic Impacts and Mitigation -- Resource Report 6, Section 6.7
>
> Soil Impacts and Mitigation -- Resource Report 7, Section 7.4, 7.5
>
> Air Impacts and Mitigation -- Resource Report 9, Sections 9.3.4, 9.3.5
>
> Noise Impacts and Mitigation -- Resource Report 9, Section 9.4.4

Preliminary Construction Cost Figures -- Resource Report 5, Section 5.4

General Schedule for Engineering, Construction and Activation Phases of
the Project -- Resource Report 1, Section 1.5.1 and Table 1.5-1 and
Resource Report 13, Section 13.2 and Appendix B1

## The application shall contain general engineering descriptions for all proposed structures

The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.3.3 and
Resource Report 13 - Entire Report.

## The application shall contain maps displaying the project as follows:

### A country-wide map at a scale of 1 inch to 1 mile (1:63,360); this map shall include the number of grids in the Maryland Automated Geographic Information System pertaining to the project site;

> The criteria are addressed in Figure F(1)-1 of Appendix B.

### A project location map drawn on a current 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle sheet

The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Appendix 1A --
Alignment Sheets.

### A tax map showing the site by block and lot numbers, the block and lot numbers and acreage of lots within 200 feet of the sites shall be included; the names and addresses of the owners of these adjacent lots shall be listed on a separate sheet

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Appendix 1A, Appendix 1B
>
> Resource Report 8- Section 8.4 and Table 8.4.2-1
>
> Appendix B: Figure F(3)-1
>
> Line List 1: SPS Limited Partnership LLP
>
> 600 Shipyard Road
>
> Baltimore, MD
>
> Line List 3: Bethlehem Steel Corporation
>
> c/o Tax Division, Martin Tower
>
> Tin Mill Road
>
> Baltimore, MD

### An existing site conditions map as follows

#### A topographic map and hydrographic chart, if applicable, of the site and its surroundings to a distance of 1,000 feet, prepared at a scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 200 feet, with contour levels for the site portion of the map at intervals no greater than 5 feet

> The elevation change across the site is less than 5 feet. Please see
> Appendix B: Figure F(4)-1.

#### The map shall be accompanied by appropriate text identifying and describing the following items:

##### Boundary lines of the site, with bearings and distances

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.3, 1.5,
> 1.6, 1.7, 1.10 and Figure 1.3-1.

##### General topography and natural features

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Figure 1.3-1 and Appendix 1A
>
> Resource Report 6- Section 6.3
>
> Resource Report 7- Section 7.3
>
> Resource Report 8- Section 8.3.

##### Existing structures and land uses, including open space, within 1,000 feet of the site

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Appendix 1A
>
> Resource Report 8
>
> Appendix B- Figure F(4)-2
>
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##### Existing easements on and within 1,000 feet of the site, with their location, width, purpose, and ownership

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Appendix 1A
>
> Resource Report 8- Table 8.5.1-1
>
> Appendix D
>
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##### Total acreage of the project site and acreage of the contiguous property owned or controlled by the applicant, if the project for which the permit application is made includes only part

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Section 1.3.2 and Appendix 1A

##### Provisions of municipal zoning ordinances, municipal and county master plans, county water and sewer and solid waste plans, State water quality management plans, transportation and school construction plans, solid waste, critical areas, and official maps applicable to the site and the area within 1,000 feet of the sites

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 8- Section 8.4.1, 8.5, 8.5.1, 8.5.5, 8.7.
>
> Appendix B: Figure F(4)-2
>
> The site is a heavy industrial area that will comply with all
> municipal ordinances and plans during construction.

##### Public and private wetlands as defined by Environment Article, §16-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, publicly owned lands, flood plains as defined by 24 CFR §1909.1, and forested lands

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 2- Section 2.5 and Appendix 2D
>
> Resource Report 8- Sections 8.5.2, 8.5.5
>
> Appendix B: Figure F(4)-2

## The application shall contain a completed Board of Public Works master application form if the application is filed in accordance with the Consolidated Permit Procedures of Article 78A, Annotated Code of Maryland

Not applicable -- Article 78A has been repealed.

## The application shall contain a detailed project description as follows:

### A conceptual design including maps, diagrams, and engineering descriptions of each structure; the conceptual design shall contain the following information:

#### The number of acres of the project site owned, leased, or held under option or other similar arrangement

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Entire Report:
>
> Project -- Section 1.3.2
>
> Terminal and Pipeline Facilities -- Section 1.4.1.1
>
> Aboveground Facilities -- Section 1.4.1.2
>
> Additional information contained in Sections 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7 and
> Figure 1.3-1 and
>
> Resource Report 8- Section 8.3 and Table 8.3-1.

#### Existing and proposed buildings, major accessory structures and total land

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1:
>
> Terminal -- Section 1.5.1.1
>
> Dredge Material Recycling Facility (DMRF) -- Section 1.5.1.2.A
>
> Pipeline -- Section 1.5.1.3
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.3.

#### Existing and proposed roads and other transportation facilities such as railroads, entranceways, parking and loading areas, piers, wharves, boat landings, and other port facilities

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1:
>
> Roads Curbs and Sidewalks -- Section 1.5.1.1.J
>
> Berth -- Section 1.5.1.2.B
>
> Bulkhead -- Section 1.5.1.2.C
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.3.

#### Existing and proposed gas and electric utility, drainage, and other right-of-way other than roads

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Appendix 1A
>
> Resource Report 8- Sections 8.3, 8.4.4, 8.7
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.3.

#### Project landscaping features

> The landscape design for the Project has not yet been completed. The
> site is currently an industrial property with little to no landscaped
> area. AES will develop a landscape design plan during the final design
> phase of the Project. Given the industrial nature of the site and lack
> of existing vegetation AES will likely install mostly hardscape
> throughout the Terminal Site.
>
> Landscaping along the pipeline will comprise restoration of existing
> land grade, use and vegetation after construction and crop
> productivity where the land is currently used for agricultural
> purposes. Where the pipeline crosses residential property, individual
> mitigation plans will be developed for the residential properties to
> include restoration of landscaping consistent with the residential
> usage and pipeline ROW. See Best Management Practices (BMP) plans
> appended to Resource Report 2 (Appendix 2B).
>
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#### Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Section 1.5.1.3
>
> Resource Report 2- Appendix 2A, Appendix 2B.

#### Storm water management techniques

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Sections 1.5.1.1.I, 1.5.1.3.B
>
> Resource Report 2- Sections 2.4.8, 2.4.9 and Appendix 2A, Appendix 2B.

#### Improvements to the site and adjacent land including dredging ad soil disposal activities

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1 - Sections 1.5.1.1.D, 1.5.1.1.F, 1.5.1.2.A,
> 1.5.1.2.B, 1.5.1.2.C and Appendix 1C
>
> Resource Report 2- Section 2.4.8
>
> Resource Report 7- Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5.

#### If the project is to be developed in phases, a description of each of the prospective development strategies

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Sections 1.5.1, 1.7.1 and Table 1.5-1
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.2 and Appendix B1

### Descriptions and general estimates of construction costs, the construction schedule, and construction methods including the following:

#### The total estimated capital cost of the facility

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5- Section 5.4.

#### The number and types of firms and individuals to be employed during construction, estimates of the total construction materials and payroll, and the value of construction materials and services to be purchased in Maryland

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> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5:
>
> Terminal -- Section 5.4.1
>
> Pipeline -- Section 5.4.2
>
> Power Plant -- Section 5.4.3
>
> Tables 5.3-1 and 5.3-3.
>
> The potential impacts on local economy from construction are discussed
> in Resource Report 5 as previously indicated. Pending completion of
> the final design and determination of engineering, procurement, and
> construction (EPC) contractor, a plan will be developed addressing
> where to purchase materials including local sources when available.

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#### The construction timetable for each major component and for the total project

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Section 1.5.1 and Table 1.5-1
>
> Resource Report 5- Section 5.4.
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.2 and Appendix B1

#### The approximate dates construction will begin and end

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Section 1.5.1 and Table 1.5-1
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.2 and Appendix B1

#### The construction and building techniques including procedures to be taken before or during construction of proposed facilities such as relocation of homes and commercial or industrial facilities, clearing, surveying, and environmental planning 

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Entire Document:
>
> Onshore Terminal -- Section 1.5.1.1
>
> Offshore Terminal -- Section 1.5.1.2
>
> Pipeline -- Section 1.5.1.3.

### A description of the operations of the completed facility including the following items:

#### A description of the industrial operations

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1:
>
> Description -- Section 1.3.1
>
> Facilities -- Section 1.3.3
>
> LNG Operations and Maintenance -- Section 1.6.1
>
> Pipeline Operations and Maintenance- Section 1.6.2
>
> Resource Report 5- Section 5.4.

#### The goods and services to be produced including the dollar value of goods and services if known;

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5- Section 5.4.4

#### Estimated annual payroll of the facility; if the facility operations will increase on a phased basis, state the total estimated payroll at each phase

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5- Section 5.4.4.1 and
> Tables 5.3-1, 5.3-3.

#### Estimated effect of the facility upon State, county, and local taxes and depreciation rates for the facility

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5:
>
> Terminal Property Value - Section 5.4.1.11
>
> Terminal Insurance - Section 5.4.1.12
>
> Terminal Tax - Section 5.4.1.13
>
> Pipeline Property Value - Section 5.4.2.10
>
> Pipeline Insurance - Section 5.4.2.11
>
> Pipeline Tax - Section 5.4.2.12
>
> Power Plant Property Value - Section 5.4.3.11
>
> Power Plant Insurance - Section 5.4.3.12
>
> Power Plant Tax - Section 5.4.3.13.

#### For both the construction and operational phases of the project, the method of transportation (pipeline, rail, water, air, or highway) for moving materials, equipment, and products to and from the facility and the expected size and weight of trucks and volume of daily truck and auto traffic

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5:
>
> Terminal - Section 5.4.1.5
>
> Pipeline - Section 5.4.2.5
>
> Power Plant - Section 5.4.3.5
>
> Appendix B- Figure H(3)-1

#### New transportation facilities (pipelines, roads, rail lines, airports, port facilities) required as a result of construction and operation of facility

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.5.1.1.J,
> 1.5.1.2.B, 1.5.1.2.C

#### The type of power and fuels to be used during facility operations

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.6.1.2,
> 1.10.

#### The type and estimated amount of solid and liquid waste to be produced by facility construction and operation

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 2 and Resource Report 7.
>
> Dredged Materials -- Resource Report 2, Sections 2.4.8, 2.4.9
>
> Upon completion of final design, waste estimates will be calculated.
> When available these estimated will be provided to Maryland Department
> of Natural Resources.
>
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#### A description of the number and type of employees including:

##### The total number of employees; if the facility operations will increase on a phased basis, state the total for each phase

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5- Section 5.4 and
> Tables 5.3-1, 5.3-3.

##### The largest number of employees on a single shift

##### The maximum number of employees on a single shift would be on the day shift while unloading a ship, estimated to be a total of 20 employees. {#the-maximum-number-of-employees-on-a-single-shift-would-be-on-the-day-shift-while-unloading-a-ship-estimated-to-be-a-total-of-20-employees. .unnumbered}

##### If employment will be seasonal, the estimated number of seasonal employees at the peak season

> Not Applicable

##### The estimated percentage of permanent, and temporary, employees to be hired locally

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5- Section 5.4 and
> Tables 5.3-1, 5.3-3.

#### The estimated annual amount and dollar value of supplies and services to be purchased in the State during operations

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 5- Sections 5.4.4 and
> Table 5.4-2.

#### Expected date operations will begin

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Section 1.5.1 and Table 1.5-1
>
> Resource Report 5- Section 5.4
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.2 and Appendix B1

#### Safety provisions for emergency access by police, fire protection, and ambulance services

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 11- Section 11.3
>
> Resource Report 13- Appendix G

#### Operating requirements of the facility including an explanation of how the following requirements will be met:

##### Electricity and other energy demands

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1 -- Sections 1.6.1.1, 1.6.1.2, 1.10
>
> Resource Report 13- Sections 13.11, 13.12

##### Surface, or ground water, or both

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 2 -- Sections 2.3, 2.4
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.7

##### Shoreline access

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1 -- Sections 1.5.1.2A, 1.5.1.2.C and Figure 1.3-2a
>
> Resource Report 13- Section 13.5.1

##### Municipal facility improvements and interconnections including water, sewers, highways, and fire services

> The criteria are addressed as follows:
>
> Water -- Resource Report 13, Section 13.7, Sections 13.5.36 through
> 13.5.39
>
> Fire Systems -- Resource Report 13, Sections 13.5.40, 13.15 and 13.17
>
> Electrical Supply -- Resource Report 1 Section 1.6.1.2
>
> Roads Curbs, Sidewalks- Resource Report 1, Section 1.5.1.1.J
>
> Waste Water -- Resource Report 2, Sections 2.4.6, 2.4.9.2

### Special facility characteristics including the following information

#### For pipelines:

##### Starting point

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2
> and Figures 1.3-1, 1.3-3.

##### Terminus

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2
> and Figures 1.3-1, 1.3-3.

##### Route

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2
> and Figures 1.3-1, 1.3-3 and Appendix 1A.

##### Diameter

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.1,
> 1.3.3.3.

##### Total daily throughput capacity

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.1, 1.3.1,
> 1.3.3.3.

##### Anticipated operating capacity

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.1, 1.3,
> 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.3.3.

##### Materials to be transported

> Natural Gas

#####  Operating pressures and temperature

> The criteria are addressed in resource Report 1- Section 1.3.3.3.
>
> The maximum allowable operating pressure is 2,080 psig at ambient
> temperature.

#####  Location of pumping stations

> Not Applicable

#####  Sources of materials to be handled

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.3, 1.3.1,
> 1.3.2.

#####  Destination of materials to be handled

> The criterion is addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.3, 1.3.1,
> 1.3.2.

####  For intermediate production terminals (\"Intermediate production terminal\" means a facility which is designed to . . . (e) Load, offload, or transship crude oil or natural gas in any form)

#####  Type and industrial purpose of project

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.1 and
> 1.3.1.

#####  Total daily throughput capacity

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.3.3.

#####  Anticipated operating capacity

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.3.3.

#####  Materials to be handled

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.1, 1.3.1
> and 1.3.3.

#####  Source, destination, and end use of materials to be handled

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Sections 1.1, 1.3.1,
> 1.3.2 and 1.3.3.

####  For crude oil storage facilities:

#####  Total capacity of structures

> Not Applicable.

#####  Source, destination, and end use of materials to be handled

> Not Applicable.

####  For an operations base:

#####  Total warehouse area, and office area

> Not Applicable.

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#####  Materials to be handled

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> Not Applicable.

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#####  Source, destination, and end use of materials to be handled

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> Not Applicable.

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#####  Port, highway, and rail traffic estimates

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> Not Applicable.

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#####  Operating procedures

> Not Applicable.

####  For fabrication yards:

#####  Source of major materials

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> Not Applicable.

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#####  Destination of finished items

> Not Applicable.

#####  Number of structures to be constructed at one time in the facility

> Not Applicable.

#####  Port, highway, and rail traffic estimate

> Not Applicable.

#####  Operating procedures to be employed in the facility

> Not Applicable.

#####  Industrial techniques to be employed in the facility

> Not Applicable.

#####  Provisions for health, safety, general welfare, and pollution containment including written and schematic information on provisions for occupational safety, fire prevention systems, and pollution containment systems including oil containment capability, water pollution containment capability, and air pollution prevention capacity

> Not Applicable.

## The application shall contain, for both the construction and operation phases of the project, an identification of potential sources of impacts, including noise, visual, air and water pollution, and other environmental impacts caused by the project

> These criteria are addressed in
>
> Resource Report 2 (water)- Sections 2.4.8, 2.4.9
>
> Resource Report 3 (Fish, Wildlife & Vegetation)- Sections 3.3.3,
> 3.4.3, 3.5.3, 3.6.2
>
> Resource Report 6 (Geologic Resources)- Section 6.7
>
> Resource Report 7 (Soils)- Section 7.4
>
> Resource Report 8 (visual)- Section 8.4
>
> Resource Report 9 (air pollution)- Sections 9.3.4, 9.3.5
>
> Resource Report 9 (noise)- Section 9.4.4.

## The application shall contain a summary of the probable impacts of the project in at least the following areas:

### Geology and soils of the site and surrounding region

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 6- Entire Report
>
> Resource Report 7- Entire Report.

### Hydrology of the site and surrounding region

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 2- Section 2.3 and
> Tables 2.4-1, 2.4-3, 2.5-1.

### Vegetation of the site and surrounding region

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 2- Section 2.5
>
> Resource Report 3- Section 3.4.

### Fish, shellfish, and wildlife of the site and surrounding region

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 3- Sections 3.3, 3.5,
> 3.6

### Historic, archeological, and cultural resources of the surrounding regions

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 4- Entire Report.

### Air quality

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 9- Entire Report.

## The application shall contain a description of the status of all required federal licenses, permits, and other approvals, with attached supporting material, if appropriate.

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1.
>
> All Federal licenses, permits, and other approvals have been submitted
> separately. All State licenses, permits, and other approvals are
> attached as appropriate in Appendix C.

## The application shall contain a discussion of the need for the facility in the light of feasible alternatives available to the applicant, concerning, in particular:

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 10- Entire Report.

### The demand for the goods and services to be provided by the facility, including a discussion of the means employed to determine present and future demands

> The criteria are addressed in:
>
> Resource Report 1- Section 1.2
>
> Resource Report 5- Section 5.4
>
> Resource Report 10- Entire Report.

### The need for the construction of this particular facility, including:

#### An inventory of similar existing facilities operated by or available to the applicant within a reasonable service region and a determination of their available capacity and anticipated expansion of capacity, if any

> AES has conducted an alternatives analysis which is presented in
> Resource Report 10. There are on similar existing facilities operated
> by or available to AES within a reasonable service region.

#### A documentation of why this identified available capacity or expansion of capacity will not suffice to meet the demand for the service to be provided by the proposed facility

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 10- Entire Report.

### Alternatives to the facility, including:

#### A concise description of economically and environmentally feasible alternative facilities, facility locations, and industrial processes available to the applicant

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 10- Entire Report.

#### An evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages, in terms of operating requirements, employment levels, pollution loads, environmental quality costs, and economic impact on local government of each identified alternative

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 10- Entire Report.

#### A comparison of the proposed facility with each of the alternatives identified including an analysis of the environmental and economic advantages and disadvantages of each alternative

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 10- Entire Report.

## Completed Application Forms for Licenses or Permits

### Copies of the following completed application forms for licenses or permits shall be attached if they have been completed

#### Public and private wetlands

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

#### Oil handler\'s;

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

#### Surface water appropriations

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

#### Ground water appropriations

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

#### Waterway construction and obstruction

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

#### Water discharge (MPDES);

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

#### All other applicable State permits.

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Copies of completed application forms are included in
> Appendix K-1 of this application.

### Application forms completed after initiation of procedures pursuant to these regulations shall be forwarded at the time of completion

> The criteria are addressed in Resource Report 1- Section 1.8.1 and
> Table 1.8-1. Application forms completed after submission of this
> application will be forwarded to the Secretary upon completion.

## The applicant shall furnish any other information determined by the Department to be necessary for processing the application.

The criterion is addressed in the FERC DR Responses.

## The applicant shall certify that all the information contained in the application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of the applicant\'s knowledge.

> AES provides the certification statement below signed by a responsible
> corporate officer.
>
> *\"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all
> attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
> accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
> properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
> inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
> persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
> information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,
> true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
> penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility
> of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.\"*
>
> *\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_*
>
> *Christopher H. Diez*
>
> *Vice President*
>
> *AES Sparrows Point LNG, Ltd.*

APPENDIX B

Supplemental Information

APPENDIX C

Permit Applications

APPENDIX D

Easements within 1,000 Feet