20190770 Ver 1_ClearingHouseComments_20190611

ROY COOPER
GoVERNOR
Ms. Lynn Jarvis
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Aprilll, 2018
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Utilities Commission
4325 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325
MACHELLE SANDERS
SECRETARY
Re: SCH File # 18-E-4600-0236; Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for Certificate
to construct a 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Chowan Co.
Docket #SP-3627, Sub 1.
Dear Ms. Jarvis:
The above referenced environmental impact information has been reviewed through the State
Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Attached to this letter are comments made in the review of this document. Because of the nature
of the comments, it has been determined that no further State Clearinghouse review action on
your part is needed for compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. The
attached comments should be taken into consideration in project development.
Attachments
cc: RegionR
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
1301 MAlL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1301
Sincerely,
~~
Crystal Best
State Environmental Review Clearinghouse
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
COURIER #51-0 1-00
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.ncadmin.nc.~ov
Location:
116 WEST JONES STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Environmental
Quality
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
RE:
Date:
Crystal Best
State Clearinghouse Coordinator
Department of Administration
Lyn Hardison L-81(
Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
Environmental Assistance and Project Review Coordinator
Washington Regional Office
18-0236 {14-0478)
Environmental Review-Amended Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for the
Certificate to construct a 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility
Chowan County
April10, 2018
The Department of Environmental Quality has completed its review ofthe proposal for the referenced
project. Based on the information provided, the agencies have offered some valuable guidance to be
performed prior to application submittals and ground disturbance which will help reduce any impacts to
the natural resources within the project area. The comments are attached for the applicant's review.
If the applicant has any questions pertaining to NCDEQ permitting processes, please ask them to contact
Lyn Hardison, Permit Assistance Coordinator, in the Department's Washington Regional Office,
{252)946-6481. The proposed project is located within her geographic working territory.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.
Attachment
State ofNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality
217 West Jones Street 11601 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
Secretary
~North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission §
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Assistance Coordinator
NCDEQ Division ofEnv)ronmental Assistance and Outreach (DEAO)
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FROM: Maria T. Dunn, Coastal Habitat Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Division
DATE: April2, 2018
SUBJECf: Ryland Road , LLC , 5 MW Solar Facility, Docket #SP-3627 Sub 1, Chowan County,
North Carolina.
OLIA No. 18-0236
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
document and we are familiar with the habitat values of the area . Our comments are provided in
accordance with provisions of the Fish at1d Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S .C . 661-667e), andNorthCarolinaG~neral Statutes (G .S. 113-131 etseq.).
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The applicant proposes to construct a 5 MW solar facility located on Virginia Road in Tyner, NC. This
project is adding an additional parcel anq was earlier circulated wider OLIA No. 14-0478 with the name
Virginia Road Solar. 1
A map of the proposed project site indicates the area is partially vegetated. In general, the NCWRC
supports solar facilities located in open ateas. However, the conversion of forests and wetlands to support
solar development is causing increasing 4oncern due to the loss of wildlife habitat, the fragmentation of
wildlife habitat, and vegetative management needed post conversion for wetland and other forested areas.
Data from the National Wetlands InventQry suggests there is likely a freshwater wetland or water feature
within the site. Due to the importance of !wetlands to wildlife, we would like to state concern with any
portion of the proposed project that woula impact riparian areas , wetlands, or jurisdictional stream
features.
In addition to the concerns above, the fo~lowing statements should be observed:
1. Maintain or establish a minimum 100-foot undisturbed, native forested buffer along each side of
perennial streams and 50-foot uridisturbed, native forested buffer along each side of intermittent
streams and wetlands. Forested riparian buffers provide habitat areas for aquatic and terrestrial
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: (919) 707~0028
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wildlife species and travel corridors for terrestrial wildlife. In addition, forested riparian buffers
protect water quality by stabilizing stream banks and filtering stormwater runoff.
2. Use bridges for all permanent roadway crossings of streams and associated wetlands to eliminate
the need to ft.ll and culvert, where practicable. If culverts must be used, the culvert should be
designed to allow aquatic life passage. Fords may be appropriate and preferred for intennittent
stream crossings or where crossings will be used only once or twice a year. For fords, crossings in
riftles are preferred with the banks lowered upstream and downstream of the crossing. Stabilize
the stream bottom with geo-textile fabric and rock; concrete should not be used for bed
stabilization
3. Avoid or minimize impacts to wetlands dming construction. In addition to providing wildlife
habitat, wetland areas perform important functions of :flood control and water quality protection
US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permits and N.C. Division ofWater Resources Section
401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or wetlands. Temporarily
disturbed wetland areas should be returned to original soils and contours, and reseeded with
annual small grains appropriate for the season (e.g. oats, millet, rye, wheat, or rye grass) and
should be allowed to revert to natural wetland vegetation .
4. If additional overhead transmission lines will be installed, then measures to minimize impacts to
birds should be implemented. These can include increasing line visibility, insulating wires to
cover exposed connections, and increasing the distance between wires so no contact with ground
or other energized wire can be made. For more inforrilation see
htt p://www . fw s. gm r /bird s/ doc umcnts/pov.:erli r cs. pd f .
5. Consider planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat within the
project boundary. Shade-tolerant plants that are within 12 to 18 inches can be selected for
plantings both underneath and around the solar panels. Pollinator habitat can also be created in
buffer areas outside of the panel region. In addition, consider adding other habitat-enhancing
features, such as permeable fencing, bat boxes and brush piles that will minimize impacts from
habitat loss. Further information and free technical guidance from the NCWRC is available upon
request.
6. If site and/or transmission line maintenance is needed, avoid mowing between Aprill and
October 1 to minimize impacts to nesting wildlife. We suggest a maintenance schedule that
incorporates a portion of the area (e.g., one-third of the area) each year. Pesticides, fertilizers,
herbicides, and other chemicals should not be used in wetland areas or near streams.
7. If pesticides or chemicals will be used for site maintenance, then storm water runoff from the site
should be directed to bio-retention areas prior to discharge to streams or wetlands to provide
additional protection for water quality and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitats.
8. Sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior to any land clearing or
construction. The use of biodegradable and wildlife-friendly sediment and erosion control devices
is strongly recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose-weave
netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and
horizontal twines. Silt fencing or similar materials that have been reinforced with plastic or metal
mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. All sediment
and erosion control measures should be routinely inspected and properly maintained Excessive
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silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrunental effects on aquatic resources including
destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills of aquatic species.
9. A plan should be developed that identifies the party responsible for decommissioning the facility
as well as the conditions Wlder which decommissioning will occur. In addition, the plan should
emphasize that all equipment must be removed from the sites, and the land should be restored to
pre-construction conditions .
lO. Measures to mitigate secondary and cumulative impacts can be found in NCWRC's Guidance
Memorandum to Address and Mitigate Secondary and Cumulative Impacts to Aquatic and
Terrestrial Wildlife Resources and Water Quality (August 2002;
htt p:/ /wwvv .n cwi ldlife. or g/P ::JJtals/O/Consen1ir.g/ doc um ents /2 0 J2 Guidance MemorandumforScco
ndarvandCumu1ativcim pacts. pd O.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If our agency can be of further assistance,
please contact me at [phone] or at maria.dunn@nc\'.-ildl i fe.o:~.
State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Regional Office : Washington
Project Number: 18-0236 (14-0478) Due Date: 4/4/2018
County: Chowan
After review of this project it has been determined that the DEQ permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this
project to comply with North Carolina Law. Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the
reverse ofthe form. All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office.
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
Permit to construct & operate wastewater Application 90 days before begins construction or award of
0 treatment facilities, non-standard sewer system construction contracts . On-site inspection may be required. Post -extensions & sewer systems that do not application technical conference usual. discharge into state surface waters .
Permit to construct & operate, sewer
extensions involving gravity sewers, pump Fast-Track Permitting program consists ofthe submittal of an
0 stations and force mains discharging into a application and an engineer's certification that the project meets all
sewer collection applicable State rules and Division Minimum Design Criteria .
system
NPDES-permit to discharge into surface water Application 180 days before begins activity. On -site inspection. Pre -
0 and/or permit to operate and construct application conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to construct
wastewater facilities discharging into state wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES . Reply time, 30 days
surface waters. after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES permit-whi chever is later.
0 Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary .
Complete application must be received and permit issued prior to the
0 Well Construction Permit installation of a groundwater monitoring well located on property not
owned by the applicant, and for a large capacity (>100,000 gallons per
day) water supply well.
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property
0 Dredge and Fill Permit owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling may
require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of Administration and
Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Application must be submitted and permit received prior to
0 Abatement facilities and/or Emission Sources as construction and operation of the sou rce . If a permit is r equired
in an area without local zoning, then there are additional per 15 A NCAC (2Q.0100 thru 2Q .0300) requirements and timelines (2Q.0113).
Any open burning associated with subject
181 proposal must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC N/A
2D.1900
Demolition or renovations of structures Please Note-The Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) of the N.C.
containing asbestos material must be in Department of Health and Human Services, must be notified of plans to
181 compliance with 15 A NCAC 20 .1110 (a) (1) demolish a building, i ncluding residences for commercial or industrial
which requires notification and removal prior to expansion, even if no asbestos is present in the building.
demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group
919-707-5950
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion &
sedimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres are to be disturbed. Plan must be filed with and approved
181 by applicable Regional Office (land Quality Section) at least 30 days before beginning activity. A NPDES Construction
Stormwater permit (NCG010000) is also usually issued should design features meet minimum requirements . A fee of $65
for the first acre or any part of an acre. An express review option is available with additional fees.
Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with NCDOT's approved program . Particular
0 attention should be given to design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well as stable
Stormwater conveyances and outlets.
Sedimentation and erosion control must be addressed in accordance with __ local Government's approved program.
0 Particular attention should be given to design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well
as stable Stormwater conveyances and outlets.
0 Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0126-NPDES Stormwater Program which regulates three types of activities : Industrial,
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System & Construction activities that d isturb <!:1 acre .
Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H 1000 -State Stormwater Permitting Programs regulate site development and post-
0 construction storm water runoff control. Areas subject to these permit programs include all 20 coastal counties, and
various other counties and watersheds throughout the state.
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form
January 2017 /lbh
Page 1 of3
Normal Process
Time
(statutory time
li mit)
30 days
(90 days)
30 days
(N/A)
90-120 days
(N/A)
30 days
(N/A)
7 days
(15 days)
55 days
(90 days)
90 days
60 days
(90 days)
60 days
(90 days)
20 days
(30 days)
(30days)
Based on local
Program
30-60 days
(90 days)
45 days
(90 days)
State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Regional Office: Washington
Project Number: 18-0236 (14-0478) Due Date: 4/4/2018
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with DEQ Bond amount
0 Mining Permit varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land . Affected
area greater than one acre must be permitted. The appropriate bond
must be received before the permit can be issued.
If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to : prepare plans, inspect
construction, and certify construction is according to DEQ approved
0 Dam Safety Permit plans. May also require a permit under mosquito control program. And
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is necessary
to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of $200.00 must
accompany the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion.
0 Oil Refining Facilities N/A
File surety bond of $5,000 with DEQ running to State of NC conditional
0 Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well that any well opened by drill operator shall, upon abandonment, be
plugged according to DEQ rules and regulations.
0 Geophysical Exploration Permit Application filed with DEQ at least 10 days prior to issue of permit.
Application by letter. No standard application form.
Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must include
0 State Lakes Construction Permit descriptions & drawings of structure & proof of ownership of riparian
property
Compliance with the T15A 02H .0500 Certifications are required
0 401 Water Quality Certification whenever construction or operation of facilities will result in a
discharge into navigable water as described in 33 CFR part 323.
Compliance with Catawba, Goose Creek, Jordan lake, Randleman, Tar Pamlico or Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules is required.
0 Buffer requirements: httll:LL deg .nc.govLaboutl divisionsLwater-resourcesLwater-resources-QermitsLwastewater-
branch [401-wetlands-buffer-Q ermitsL401-ri j:Jarian-buffer-j:J rotection-~:~ro g ram
Nutrient Offset : loading requirements for nitrogen and phosphorus in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River basins, and in the
Jordan and Falls lake watersheds, as part of the nutrient-management strategies in these areas. DWR nutrient offset
0 information:
httQ:[Ldeg .nc.govf about[divisions[water-resourceslglannin gL non[!oint-source-management£nutrient-offset-information
0 CAMA Permit for MAJOR development $250.00-$475.00 fee must accompany application
0 CAMA Permit for MINOR development $100.00 fee must accompany application
~ Abandonment of any wells, if required must be in accordance with Title 15A. Subchapter 2C.0100 .
~ Notification ofthe proper regional office is requested if "orphan" underground storage tanks (U5TS) are discovered during
any excavation operation.
Plans and specifications for the construction, expansion, or alteration of a public water system must be approved by the
Division of Water Resources/Public Water Supply Section prior to the award of a contract or the initiation of construction
0 as per 15A NCAC 18C .0300 et. seq., Plans and specifications should be submitted to 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1634 . All public water supply systems must comply with state and federal drinking water monitoring
requirements. For more information, contact the Public Water Supply Section, [phone].
If existing water lines will be relocated during the construction, plans for the water line relocation must be submitted to
0 the Division of Water Resources/Public Water Supply Section at 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
1634. For more information, contact the Public Water Supply Section, [phone].
Plans and specifications for the construction, expansion, or alteration of the __ water system must be approved
0 through the __ delegated plan approval authority. Please contact them at --for further information.
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form
January 2017/lbh
Page 2 of3
County: Chowan
Normal Process
Time
(statutory time
limit)
30 days
(60 days)
30 days
(60 days)
90-120 days
(N/A)
10 days
N/A
10 days
N/A
15-20 days
N/A
60 days
(130 days)
75 days
(150 days)
22 days
(25 days)
30 days
30 days
State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT COMMENTS
Reviewing Regional Office: Washin gt on
Project Number: 18-0236 {14-0478) Due Date: 41412018
County: Chowan
Other Comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to comment authority)
Division Initials No Comments Date
comment Review
DAQ DB D See checked boxes above 3/29/18
DWR-WQROS AS& D Based on a review of the seeping document for the proposed construction 3/29/18
(Aquifer & Surface) of a S MW Solar Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility located near I I
Ryland Road and Virginia Road near Tyner, Chowan County, mapped
partially hydric and hydric Soils Series are located at the subject project
area per the Natural Resource Conversation Service (NRCS) Web Soil
Survey. In addition, according to the review of the most recent published
version of 1:24,000 scale (7.S minute) quadrangle topographic map
prepared by the USGS, blue line feature(s) are mapped on the subject
property. Therefore, the following comments were points of consideration
when considering the development of this project.
Review of the subject project found no mention of possible existence or
impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, streams and/or waters within the
footprint ofthe proposed project. This Office highly recommends
coordinating with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE)
concerning identification of any jurisdictional features and the required
permitting that may be involved prior to the implementation of this project.
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DWR-PWS NA D NA I I
DEMLR (LQ& SW) SD D E&SC plan approval required, State Stormwater Permit required. 3/29/18
DWM-UST D I I
Other Comments D I I
REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below.
D Asheville Regional Office D
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
D Raleigh Regional Office ~
3800 Barrett Drive,
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
D
DEQ INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT Form
January 2017llbh
Fayetteville Regional Office D Mooresville Regional Office
225 Green Street, Suite 714, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301,
Fayetteville, NC 28301-S043 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Washington Regional Office D Wilmington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,
Washington, NC 27889 Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300,
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLBARZHGBOUSE
DEPART.MBNT OF ADMINISTRATION
:IN'l'ERGOVBJWMBNTAL REVXBW
COtJN'l'Y I CHO\'I'AN H11: ENERGY RELATED STA'l'B NUMBB:RI 18-E-4600-0236
FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES DA~ :RBCZrvBDa 03/08/2018
AGENCY :RBSPONSBz 04/04/2018
:RBVIBW CLOSBD: 04/09/2018
MS RENEE GLEDHILL-EARLEY
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR
DEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
MSC 4617 -ARCHIVES BUILDING
RALEIGH NC
REVXBW DXSTRIBUTXON
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPT OF ENVIR. QUALITY -COASTAL MG
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
DNCR -NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DPS -DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
THE ALBEMARLE COMMISSION
PROJECT XbPOIUIAT:IOH
APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Commerce
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
Environmental Review
Received: 03/22/2018
State Historic Preservation Office
CH 14-1135
Due --4/2/18
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Due --i'1t}1tt·
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DESC: Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for Certificate to construct a 5 MW Solar
Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Chowan Co. Docket #SP-3627, Sub 1. -
View document at
http://starwl.ncuc.net/NCUC/portal/ncuc/page/Dockets/portal.aspx, Type SP-3627
Sub 1 in the Docket Number search line.
Located near Ryland Road and Virginia Road, Tyner, NC
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 14-E-4600-0478
The attached project has been submitted to the N. c. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: 0 NO COMMENT D COMMENTS ATTACHED
SIGNED BY: DATE: 4 .q. I f
MAR 2 3 2018
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: CHOWAN Hll:ENERGY RELATED
FACILITIES /ACTIVITIES
STATE NUMBER: 18-E-4600-0236
DATE RECEIVED: 03/08/2018
AGENCY RESPONSE: 04 /04 /2018
CLEARINGHOUSE COORD REGION R
THE ALBEMARLE COMMISSION
512 S. CHURCH STREET
HERTFORD NC
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPT OF ENVIR. QUALITY -COASTAL MG
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
DNCR -NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DPS -DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
THE ALBEMARLE COMMISSION
PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Commerce
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
Environmental Review
REVIEW CLOSED:
pt:CENE?
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office ooA
04 /09 /20 18
DESC: Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for Certificate to construct a 5 MW Solar
Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Chowan Co. Docket #SP-3627, Sub 1. -
View document at
http://starwl.ncuc.net /NCUC/portal/ncuc /page /Dockets/portal.aspx, Type SP-3627
Sub 1 in the Docket Number search line .
Located near Ryland Road and Virginia Road, Tyner, NC
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 14-E-4600-0478
The attached project has been submitted to theN. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-L301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT
SIGNED BY:
COUNTY: CHOWAN
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
Hll:ENERGY RELATED
FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES
STATE NUMBER:
DATE RECEIVED:
18-E-4600-0236
03 /08/2018
AGENCY RESPONSE: 04/04/2018
MS CINDY WILLIAMS
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR
DPS -DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
4218 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPT OF ENVIR. QUALITY -COASTAL MG
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
DNCR -NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DPS -DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
THE ALBEMARLE COMMISSION
PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Commerce
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
Environmental Review
REVIEW CLOSED: 04/09/2018
F.CE\VED . .,..
DESC: Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for Certificate to construct a 5 MW Solar
Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Chowan Co. Docket #SP-3627, Sub 1. -
View document at
http://starw1.ncuc.net/NCUC/portal/ncuc/page/Dockets/portal.aspx, Type SP-3627
Sub 1 in the Docket Number search line.
Located near Ryland Road and Virginia Road, Tyner, NC
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 14-E-4600-0478
The attached project has been submitted to theN. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review . Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: COMMENT D COMMENTS ATTACHED
SIGNED BY:
COUNTY: CHOW AN
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
Rll:ENERGY RELATED
FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES
STATE NUMBER:
DATE RECEIVED:
18-E-4600-0236
03/08/2018
AGENCY RESPONSE: 04/04/2018
MS CARRIE ATKINSON
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATEWIDE PLANNING -MSC #1554
RALEIGH NC
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPT OF ENVIR. QUALITY -COASTAL MG
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
DNCR -NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DPS -DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
THE ALBEMARLE COMMISSION
PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Commerce
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
Environmental Review
REVIEW CLOSED:
Transportation Planning
Division
MAR 1 4 2018
RECEIVED
Secretarv's
MAR 1 9 2018
Office
DOA
04/09/2018
DESC: Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for Certificate to construct a 5 MW Solar
Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Chowan Co. Docket #SP-3627, Sub 1. -
View d&t:ument at
http://starw1.ncuc.net/NCUC/portal/ncuc/page/Dockets/portal.aspx, Type SP-3627
Sub 1 in the Docket Number search line.
Located near Ryland Road and Virginia Road, Tyner, NC
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 14-E-4600-0478
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review . Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
SIGNED BY:
SUBMITTED:~ NO COMMENT c=J COMMENTS ATTACHED
DATE: -f!sdo
AS A RESULT
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
:INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: CHOWAN
MR RODNEY BUTLER
CLEARINGHOUSE COORDINATOR
Hll:ENERGY RELATED
FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES
DNCR -NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC
REVIEW DIS~RIBUTION
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPT OF ENVIR. QUALITY -COASTAL MG
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
DNCR -NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DPS -DIV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
THE ALBEMARLE COMMISSION
PROJECT I:NP.ORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Commerce
TYPE: State Environmental Policy Act
Environmental ·Review
S~A~E NUMBER: 18-E-4600-0236
DA~ RECEIVED: 03/08/2018
AGENCY RESPONSE: 04/04/2018
~zw CLOSED: 04/09/2018
DESC: Application of Ryland Road Solar, LLC for Certificate to construct a 5 MW Solar
Photovoltaic Electric Generating Facility in Chowan Co. Docket #SP-3627, Sub 1. -
View document at
http://starwl.ncuc.net/NCUC/portal/ncuc/page/Dockets/portal.aspx, Type SP-3627
Sub 1 in the Docket Number search line.
Located near Ryland Road and Virginia Road, Tyner, NC
CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 14-E-4600-0478
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: c=J NO COMMENT ~MMENTS ATTACHED
ll1 .tutMfr SIGNED BY: DATE:
North Carolina Deparbnent of Natural and Cultural Resources
Natural Heritage Program
Governor Roy Cooper Secretary Susi H. Ham~ton
NCNHDE-5750
April6, 2018
Attn: Crystal Best
North Carolina ClearingHouse
RE: ClearingHouse 18-0236
Dear North Carolina ClearingHouse:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about
natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database, based on the project area mapped with your request, indicates that there are
no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/managed areas within
the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there may be no documentation of natural heritage
elements within the project boundary, it does not imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been
surveyed. The results of this query should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In
the event that rare species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update
our records.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been
documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that
these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists and is
included for reference. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed area within a one-mile radius of the
project area, if any, are also included in this report.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature
Preserve (DNP), Registered Heritage Area (RHA), Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) easement,
or Federally-listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919.707.8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
MAIUNG ADDRESS:
1651 Mail Service Center
'Raleigh, NO 27699-1651
Te~one: [phone]
WWtN.ncnllp.OfQ
LOCATION:
121 Wes1 Jones S1reet
Raleigh, NC 27603
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
ClearingHouse 18-0236
April 6, 2018
NCNHDE-5750
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area __ _
!Taxonomic EO~iD-Scientific Name Common Name Last Eiemeni Accuracy Federai State Globai State
proup Observation
Mammal 11505 Cmynorhinus rafinesquii Eastern Big-eared Bat
macrotis
Date
1996-Pre
Occurrence Status
Ra,!l~
E 4-Low Species of
Concern
Naturc-1 Areas Documented Within a One-mile Ra dius of the Project Area __ _ _
~te_N_~~e Representational Rating ~oJI~tiY.~ f!~ti.~.9
Chowan Swamp R2 (Very High) C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Mjl_n~g-~d A ~!!, ~a-~e Owner
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Eas ement NC Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil
and Water Conservation
Ow~e.r f)!pe
State
Status Rank Rank
Special G3G4T S3
Concern 3
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https"[(ncnhde natureserye org/content/help. Data query generated on April 6, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q1 January 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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