W. Va. Code R. § 150-39-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 150-39-4 - Application

4.1. In addition to the applicable forms attached to these Rules and information concerning any Transmission support line described in Rule 3.5, if applicable, a completed application shall include the following:

4.1.1. Project summary and Solar EWG generating facility overview. Information filed by the applicant in response to the requirements of this section shall be deemed responses to any other section of the application requirements provided that a cross-reference notation is included in both locations. In general, the summary should be suitable as a reference for state and local governments and for the public. The summary and overview shall include the following:

4.1.1.a. A statement explaining the general purpose of the Solar EWG generating facility.

4.1.1.b. A description of the proposed Solar EWG generating facility.

4.1.1.c. A list of all required government (state, local, federal) approvals and/or permits for the Solar EWG generating facility, and the filing status of each.

4.1.1.d. An explanation of the project schedule.

4.1.2. Description of Solar EWG generating facility.

4.1.2.a. For each generation or storage unit, provide: the type of unit, estimated net demonstrated capability, expected annual capacity factor and expected hours of annual generation or storage output for each year of the first five years of operation.

4.1.2.b. Total Solar EWG generating facility land area requirement.

4.1.2.c. Water requirement, source of water, treatment, quantity of any discharge and names of receiving streams.

4.1.3. A list of any interconnection studies or agreements required and the timetable for completion of those studies or agreements.

4.1.4. The projected in-service date, or dates, for the whole or portions (if applicable), of the Solar EWG generating facility.

4.1.5. Technical data.

4.1.5.a. With respect to any transmission support line, the applicant shall provide plan view drawings depicting the alignment of the transmission support line, transmission tower locations and variations thereof. Applicant shall also include elevation view drawings of the type of transmission tower(s) likely to be used.

4.1.5.b. A description of post-useful life demolition, removal, and disposal plans for facilities and site restoration plans.

4.1.5.c. Electric Storage Facilities. If applicable, a description of the proposed electricity storage equipment.

4.1.5.d. A description of the methods and equipment proposed for control of liquids and site runoff storm water.

4.1.5.e. Local and State Economic Impact. Estimates of the effect of the project on the local and state economy.

4.1.5.f. Permits. A listing of all permits that the applicant will be required to obtain from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, or any other government authority. The application must include a verified statement that the applicant will comply with all permitting, and other requirements of such other governmental agencies.

4.1.5.g. Project layout. A map that depicts the boundaries of the project and the general layout of the solar array(s) and major structures of the facility. The map must be of sufficient size to enable identification of the geographic location of the facility in relationship to the immediate surrounding landmarks.

W. Va. Code R. § 150-39-4