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NOTICE OF INTENT · CONSERVATION COMMISSION

394 and B154/C155 TAP Transmission Line ROW - Notice of Intent

Maintenance and refurbishment of NEP Line 394 ROW in Amesbury, including structure upgrades, OPGW installation, and wetlands mitigation under WPA and Amesbury bylaw.

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AI summary

The Line 394 ACR NOI proposes maintenance and targeted improvements to NEP’s Line 394 ROW in Amesbury, including limited structure replacements, installation of OPGW, and ROW enhancements to improve reliability and safety of electric service. The project includes temporary access, work pads, and a wetland replication plan to offset BVW impacts, and will be conducted as a Limited Project under the WPA with BMPs to minimize environmental disturbance.

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Discussion at meetings

April 6, 2026CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Continued Business · Item NOI 002-1356
Review of peer review for the TAP transmission line right-of-way (Massachusetts Power Company).
  • APPROVE
    So moved.
    Approved 4-0
  • OTHER
    So moved.
    Approved 4-0
March 2, 2026CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Continued Business · Item NOI 002-1356
Continued Notice of Intent for the 394 and B154/C155 TAP transmission line ROW submitted by Massachusetts Power Company; includes peer review.
  • CONTINUE
    Motion to continue this hearing until April 6th.
    Approved 4-0
January 5, 2026CONSERVATION COMMISSION
  • OTHER
    I move that we discontinue the requirement for a peer review.
    Failed 1-4 (1 abstain)
  • APPROVE
    Motion to approve the peer review proposed by Weston and Sampson.
    Approved 6-0
November 3, 2025CONSERVATION COMMISSION
New Business · Item NOI 002-1356
Notice of Intent for work related to the 394 and B154/C155 TAP transmission line right-of-way (Massachusetts Power Company); scheduled public hearing 11-3-25.
  • OTHER
    I will entertain a motion to request a peer review for this project before moving ahead.
    Approved Aye unanimous (roll call: McCarthy Aye; Gokitis Aye; Fallon Aye; Moore Aye; Chair Aye)
  • CONTINUE
    A continuance is also a part of this requirement. A motion to continue to December?
    Approved Aye unanimous (roll call: McCarthy Aye; Kiedis Aye; Fallon Aye; Moore Aye; Chair Aye)

Documents on file

APR 28
002-1356 - OOC - Signed with Exhibits - Final.pdf
OCT 30
REVISED_Line394_B154C155_Amesbury_ER_20251030.pdf
OCT 29
Stormwater Checklist and Memo Combined.pdf
OCT 29
Trimmed_EG-303NE (4-13-2020).pdf
OCT 29
Wetland Replication Plans Combined.pdf
OCT 9
Amesbury Certified Abutters list combined.pdf
OCT 9
Amesbury_PhotoPage_09.10.25.pdf
OCT 9
CoverLetter_Amesbury_08.18.25_FINAL_HR.pdf
OCT 9
Line394_B154C155_Amesbury_ER_20251008.pdf
OCT 9
Line394_B154C155_Amesbury_USGSLocus_20250819.pdf
OCT 9
v6_Amesbury_Narrative_9192025_REVISED.pdf
OCT 9
wpaform3_Amesbury_10.08.2025.pdf