DMF Eversource_Barnstable_11-29140_MidCape_NOI
September 27, 2022
Matthew Devlin
Eversource Energy
247 Station Drive, SE 2122
Westwood MA 02090
RE: Applicant: Eversource Energy
Project Location: Right-of-Way & Substation at 625 & 661 Oak Street, Barnstable
Project Description: MidCape Reliability Project: Construct new transmission line, relocate
distribution line and electric substation upgrades
DEP Wetlands File No.: 003-6032
NHESP Tracking No.: 11-29140
Dear Commissioners:
The applicant listed above has submitted a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated 9/6/2022) to the
Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
(the “Division”), in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.59). The Division recently reviewed this project pursuant to the
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) (MGL c.131A) and its implementing regulations (321
CMR 10.00) and issued a determination letter (dated 9/23/2022, Attached).
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained
in our database, the Division has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not adversely
affect the actual Resource Area Habitat of state-protected rare wildlife species. Therefore, it is our
opinion that this project appears to meet the state-listed species performance standard for the issuance
of an Order of Conditions.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of rare wildlife habitat and does not
pertain to other wildlife habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project. If you have any
questions regarding this letter please contact Melany Cheeseman, Endangered Species Review Assistant,
at (508) 389-6357.
Sincerely,
Everose Schlüter, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
cc: Michael Howard, Epsilon Associates, Inc.
MA DEP Southeast Regional Office