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Risk CategoryTaskDescriptionLow BudgetHigh BudgetMin Time (days)Max Time (days)Standard Risk
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Site Control Letter of Intent Sign LOI with landowner 0030604
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InterconnectionPreapplication (Informal Request)Request electric system information, give utility contact a call 00591
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PermittingInitial AHJ ConsultationInitial consultation with AHJ to confirm understanding of ordinance + permitting process00595
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InterconnectionPreapplication (Formal Request)Nonrefundable fee for preapplication report5001,00010183
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Site Control Site Visit Vist property to speak with landowner, form relationship 200500352
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DesignInitial Concept PlanHigh level layout of project with current understanding of site restrictions (all desktop), single line diagram 1,0001,0007141
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InterconnectionStandard Interconnection Application Submit filled-out application form. Requires Appendix H (landowner consent form). 7507507301
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InterconnectionPreliminary ReviewDiscuss interconnection request and preliminary interdependency determination.01,000142810
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InterconnectionCESIR Study Application Confirm that you want to proceed with CESIR study and submit requisite information 007141
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EnvironmentalPreliminary Wetlands Assessment
Perform a site visit to confirm the presence or absence of freshwater wetlands and waters on the project site prior to full delineation.
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Site Control Lease Area and Easement Plan
Prepare a Lease Area Plan showing the area access and utility easements required, certified by a professional surveyor
3,5003,50020406
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Site Control Title Policy Report
Title policy and report containing essential information about the property's title, including any recorded claims, encumbrances, and other matters
1,0001,00020403
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Site Control Execute Lease AgreementNegotiate and execute lease agreement with landlord2,0003,0003018012
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InterconnectionCESIR PaymentSubmit payment. Have 14 days after app is submitted + invoice received to determine whether to spend money. 15,00025,0001141
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InterconnectionCESIR StudyUtility does the study 0080963
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EnvironmentalWetland Delineation Report
Requires a site visit, review of federal, state, and local documents, and identification of any wetlands and their flood hazard potential.
10,00012,50011013010
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EnvironmentalEcological Assessment Evaluation of habitat and wildlife impacts, including mitigation strategies.5,00015,000301206
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EnvironmentalEnvironmental Site Assessment (ESA) Phase I
Preliminary investigation that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities on a property through historical research, site inspection, and regulatory review.
4,0005,50030403
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DesignBoundary & Topographic Property SurveyA full Boundary Survey of the perimeter of the parcel whichshall include any necessary deed and plan research17,00025,00060903
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EnvironmentalCultural Resource Survey
Assessment of potential impacts of a project on historic/cultural properties or archaeological resources. SHPO analysis.
5,00015,000301206
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DesignGeotechnical Analysis Conduct field borings and testing to ensure subsurface can support solar farm 26,50026,50060903
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InterconnectionCESIR Study ReviewReview cost determinations 00149015
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InterconnectionNY Standardized Interconnection Contract (IA)Come to terms on exact costs of upgrade and sign agreement 005145
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PermittingPre-Application Meeting
Pre-application meeting with the code enforcement officer to obtain recommended procedures, and technical assistance for the permitting process. Meet with other local stakeholders
00775
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Site Control Record Lease MemorandumA Memorandum of Lease is a recordable document that provides public notice of a lease's existence1,0001,000771
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PermittingDecommissioning AgreementAgree on LO & applicant obligations, and pay financial security of 150% of est. removal cost1,0003,000771
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Permitting
Prepare Site Plan + Special Use Permit Application Package
Landscaping Plan, Stormwater Management Plan, abutter consent, Site Plan Design for site plan - Property Maintenance Plan, Glare Study, Noise Study, Construction Plan, PILOT Agreement, Decomissioning Plan + Agreement, Visual Resource Assessment, SEQR
39,00077,000901203
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PermittingCommunity Engagement Meeting
Hold a public meeting before the Planning Commission's public hearing. Notify the zoning administrator and adjacent property owners in writing and advertise the meeting in a newspaper of record.
007308
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PermittingPublic Hearing
A public hearing will be held, allowing parties in interest and citizens to be heard. Notice of the hearing will be published in a newspaper with general circulation in the county.
010,00014308
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PermittingTown Board Review
The Planning Commission reviews the application and provides a report to the Board of Supervisors. If the Planning Commission does not act within 100 days, the application is considered approved.
00143010
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Interconnection25% Interconnection Deposit Make 25% payment of total cost quoted in IA 130,000130,00014903
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