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class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0-000001">.  Information concerning wind energy facilities and solar energy facilities.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> If a wind energy facility</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> or solar energy facility</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> is proposed, the applicant shall provide the following information:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (1)  Configuration of the wind turbines, including the distance measured from ground level to the blade extended at its highest point, distance between the wind turbines, type of material, and color</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> - or configuration of the solar panels</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (2)  The number of wind turbines</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> or solar panels</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">, including the number of anticipated additions of wind turbines</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> or solar panels</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> in each of the next five years;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (3)  Any warning lighting requirements for the wind turbines;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (4)  Setback distances from off-site buildings, right</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">s</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">-of-way of public roads, and property lines;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (5)  Anticipated noise levels</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> at the exterior of all occupied residences located within the affected area</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> during construction and operation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (6)  Anticipated electromagnetic interference during operation of the facilities;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (7)  The proposed wind energy site</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> or solar energy site</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> and alternative</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> </span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">s</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">ite locations</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> as depicted on overhead photographs and land use culture maps;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (8)  Reliability and safety;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (9)  Right-of-way or condemnation requirements;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (10)  Necessary clearing activities;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (11)  Configuration of towers and poles for any electric interconnection facilities, including material, overall height, and width;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (12)  Conductor configuration and size, length of span between structures, and number of circuits per pole or tower for any electric interconnection facilities; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    (13)  If any </span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">underground collection</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> facilities are placed, the depth of burial, distance between access points, conductor configuration and size, and number of circuits.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    </span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0-000003">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> 32 SDR 109, effective December 26, 2005</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">; 47 SDR 125, effective May 30, 2021</span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    </span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0-000003">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-41B-35"><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0-000004">49-41B-35</span></a><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">(2).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">    </span><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0-000003">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-41B-11"><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0-000004">49-41B-11</span></a><span class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sd8cbab51-e5f5-43fd-ab41-8ba659cf41a5000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>