West Orange_Additional Environmental Info_82924

Environmental Impact Memorandum August 29, 2024 Township of West Orange Page 9 5.5 Energy conservation measures During the construction phase, operators will be directed to turn off motors while the vehicles and equipment are not in use to mitigate energy use. 5.6 Noise reduction techniques An Acoustical Evaluation of Station Upgrades was provided on July 3, 2024 as evidence that all operations will comply with the Township’s noise regulations. No impacts to noise levels are anticipated. During the construction phase, equipment operators will be directed to turn off motors while the vehicles and equipment are not in use. 5.7 Construction schedule The construction schedule is provided on the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control plans. 5.8 Miscellaneous on-site and off-site public improvements The proposed project consists of upgrades to an existing electrical station. The perimeter fence along Prospect and Mount Pleasant Avenues has been selected to conform with PSE&G’s security standards and from an aesthetics standpoint. No on- or off-site public improvements are proposed. 6.0 Alternatives The project includes upgrades to an existing electrical switching station. The No Project Alternative retains the property in the current condition at this time, which is an active electrical utility switching station with antiquated 26kV infrastructure and a perimeter fence in an unrepairable deteriorating condition. The perimeter fence does not comply with industry and PSE&G standards for safety and security. The No Project Alternative will avoid the removal of trees on the site. However, the benefits enumerated previously in this memo, including the enhancement of the capability of PSE&G to continue to provide essential electricity and meet the needs of the Township of West Orange, and upgrading the fence to meet the National Electric Safety Standards and PSE&G’s internal security standards, would not be realized by the residents of the Township of West Orange. No alternative locations were considered as the project is at an existing station. The siting of upgraded equipment was informed by proximity to other existing equipment and yards.