Yeransian requested: (1) the Department of Energy Resources lowering of the alternative compliance payment and removing the restrictions of imports under the DOER Amended APS Class regulations, and (2) the EEA legal conclusion that these two changes under the DOER Amended APS Class 1 regulations are consistent with and do not contravene the governing statutes including the Green Communities Act and Chapter 25A of the Massachusetts General Laws.

All records in the custody of DCR that were generated or applied ( as in used) since N.ovember 6, 2016 in order to fulfil the legislative mandate found in MGL Chapter 25, Sec. 1 lFl/2, relating to the Alternative Portfolio Standards, and more specifically: Records that were developed or used during the 11 consultation 11 process with the Department of Energy Resources to satisfy the direction contained in Section 11Fl/2(b)(v)- 11 (v) in consultation

Rocheleau further notes, "*Subagencies including but not limited to the: Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Energy Resources, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office, and Massachusetts Environmental Police."

Rocheleau further notes, "*Subagencies including but not limited to the: Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Energy Resources, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office, and Massachusetts Environmental Police." Previous appeals This request was the subject of previous appeals.

Page 42 of 63 EXHIBIT A ENERGY PURCHASE PRICES As set forth below, the $/kWh rate will be determined by the Incentive value of the Preliminary Statement of Qualification by the SMART Program Administrator on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. Upon receipt of such approval, Provider shall forward a copy to Host, confirming the applicable SMART Incentive and PPA Rate.

Rocheleau further notes, "*Subagencies including but not limited to the: Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Energy Resources, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office, and Massachusetts Environmental Police."

Rocheleau further notes, "*Subagencies including but not limited to the: Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Energy Resources, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office, and Massachusetts Environmental Police." Previous appeal This request was the subject of a previous appeal.

Rocheleau further notes, "*Subagencies including but not limited to the: Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Utilitie , Department of Fish and Game, Department of Energy Resources, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office, and Massachusetts Environmental Police."

EEA indicates that "[w]e have located documents most of which relate to media-related inquiries and other matters that relate to policy positions being developed by the Department of Energy Resource ('DOER') during the Section 83D process. Therefore, these emails are exempt from disclosure."

Spindler requested the Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) written response(s) filed with EOEEA concerning DCM Logic's comments to the draft APS regulations and guidelines. In a July ih letter, EOEEA informed Mr. Spindler that it has one record that is responsive to the request; however, EOEEA is withholding the record pursuant to Exemption (d) of the Public Records Law and the common law attorney-client privilege. Mr. Spindler appealed.

The Town subsequently submitted a commitment letter to the Department of Energy Resources and received the technical assistance planning grant. DISCUSSION The Open Meeting Law requires that, except in an emergency, a public body shall post notice of every meeting at least 48 hours prior to such meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. G.L. c. 30A, 20(b).