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Case 09-E-____; Case 09-G-____ (NYSEG)DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES,RELIABILITY, AND OPERATIONS PANEL123456789101112131415161718192021Q. Can the Panel please describe the projects included in the Production Plantcategory?A. The production plant category includes projects to upgrade or replace equipmentat the Seneca Storage facility.Q. What are Highway Relocation projects?A. Regulations and terms of highway access permits allow NYSEG facilities to belocated within State of New York ROW, but mandate relocation of those facilitieswhen in conflict with street reconstruction projects. These relocations areHighway Relocation projects. The proposed scope of work includes relocation ofall gas facilities in conflict with proposed highway reconstruction. Facilitieslocated in easements on private property generally are reimbursable. Relocationof the facilities prior to the start of construction reduces the potential for damageto the facilities and prevents unscheduled interruption of service to customers inthe affected surrounding area.Q. What is NYSEG's capital forecast of these projects based upon?A. NYSEG forecasts these expenditures based on preliminary project descriptionsand schedules provided to NYSEG by the New York State Department ofTransportation ("NYSDOT"), county and local municipal highway departments,and engineering estimates for other known or anticipated projects. Theserelocation projects must be completed and schedules are subject to changes due tothe availability of federal and state project funding levels.75