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Case 09-E-____; Case 09-G-____ (NYSEG)DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES,RELIABILITY, AND OPERATIONS PANEL12345678910111213141516171819202122inch) bar spacing for the protection of aquatic resources. We have 20 years tocomplete the installation at all of the Saranac plants (one every five years startingin 2010). The first project will be done at Cadyville. We are also required by theFERC license to consult with the USFWS and NYSDEC to develop the trash rackplan and submit the plan to FERC for approval. Cadyville, like all of the Saranachydro plants, currently is raked by hand. The Saranac plants are normally notstaffed. As a result, personnel must be dispatched to and from the various plantsto clean the racks. This is very difficult work, especially in the winter monthswhen weather conditions are harsh. With the newly mandated narrower rackspacing, the station racks will plug up more often. To effectively contend withthis issue and to maximize energy production, this project includes the installationof a mechanized rack raking system. The project design and plan developmentbegan in 2008 and continues in 2009. In late 2009, after we receive FERCapproval of the plan, we will conduct the bidding and order the long leadequipment. Construction will occur in 2010, with a total estimated project cost of$591,000.COMMON CAPITALQ. Will the Panel please summarize the Company's Common Capital forecast,including the allocation of Common Capital to the electric and gas divisions?A. The Company's Common Capital includes forecasted expenditures for GeneralEquipment, Fleet, Information Technology, and Facilities including Security.These expenditures are typically for projects that provide benefits to both the35