SW6210908_Email_20220119

Farkas, Jim J
From:Farkas, Jim J
Sent:Wednesday, January 19, 2022 9:11 AM
To:'[e-mail]'; '[e-mail]'
Cc:'[e-mail]'; Lawyer, Mike
Subject:RE: SW6210908; Bay Tree Solar, LLC
Good Morning,

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), received a complete, Stormwater Management Permit
Application for the subject project on November 30, 2021. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined
that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000 - 1062
rules. We are forwarding Permit No. SW6210908, dated January 19, 2022, for the construction, operation and
maintenance of the subject project and the stormwater system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and does not supersede any other agency
permit that may be required.

The original signed permit package and plans are being mailed to the permittee, Harrison Cole, at the following address
(NOTE: An electronic version of this permit can be found in our online repository:
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?id=494276&dbid=0&repo=WaterResources):

Bay Tree Solar, LLC, Developer
Attn: Harrison Cole, Authorized Person
3402 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405

An original signed hard copy of the cover letter and permit (attached) is being mailed to the property owners, Patsy
Barnhill, Rita Kay McKeel, and Dean & Vivian Thomas, at the following addresses:

Blueberry Bay, LLC, Current Property Owner
Attn: Patsy Barnhill, Member
19446 NC Highway 210 East
Ivanhoe, NC 28447

AND

The George Thomas Estate, Current Property Owner
Attn: Rita Kay McKeel, Power of Attorney
3148 NC Highway 210 East
Harrells, NC 28444

AND

Dean & Vivian Thomas, Current Property Owner
3344 NC Highway 210 East
Harrells, NC 28444

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I will hold onto our hard copy of this project for 30 days (in case any issues/typos with the permit are noticed and
corrections need to be made) after which point, it will be kept on file at the Fayetteville Regional Office. If you have any
questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact me at [e-mail].

Thank you,

Jim Farkas
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources – Stormwater Program

512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

[phone]
[e-mail]

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or
are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your
requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging
time.

From: Farkas, Jim J
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 11:56 AM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Cc: Lawyer, Mike <[e-mail]>
Subject: SW6210908; Bay Tree Solar, LLC

Good Morning,
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), received a Stormwater Management Permit Application
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for the subject project on September 30, 2021. A review of that information has determined that the application is not
complete. Attached is a letter describing the items that need to be submitted. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact me. My contact information is listed below.
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Thank you,

Jim Farkas
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources – Stormwater Program

512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

[phone]
[e-mail]

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or
are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your
requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging
time.

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