S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:22:33.02

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:10:22:33.02 - Information concerning wind energy facilities and solar energy facilities

If a wind energy facility or solar energy facility is proposed, the applicant shall provide the following information:

(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; or configuration of the solar panels;

(2) The number of wind turbines or solar panels, including the number of anticipated additions of wind turbines or solar panels in each of the next five years;

(3) Any warning lighting requirements for the wind turbines or solar panels;

(4) Setback distances from off-site buildings, right-of-ways of public roads, and property lines;

(5) Anticipated noise levels during construction and operation;

(6) Anticipated electromagnetic interference during operation of the facilities;

(7) The proposed wind energy site or solar energy site and major alternatives as depicted on overhead photographs and land use culture maps;

(8) Reliability and safety;

(9) Right-of-way or condemnation requirements;

(10) Necessary clearing activities;

(11) Configuration of towers and poles for any electric interconnection facilities, including material, overall height, and width;

(12) Conductor configuration and size, length of span between structures, and number of circuits per pole or tower for any electric interconnection facilities; and

(13) If any electric interconnection facilities are placed underground, the depth of burial, distance between access points, conductor configuration and size, and number of circuits

S.D. Admin. R. 20:10:22:33.02

32 SDR 109, effective 12/26/2005; 47 SDR 125, effective 5/30/2021

General Authority: SDCL 49-41B-35(2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-41B-11(2)(11).