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Filing requirement
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Standards & zoning criteria
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Site Suitability Standards
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Submitted by Michael DeChiara, ShutesburySTATATORY MANDATE TYPE
WHEN APPLIED
REGULATORY BODY
SUGGESTED CRITERIA OR STANDARD / REFERENCES
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Pre- FilingWith ApplicationPrior/During ConstructionPost ConstructionDOER standardLocal Standard
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DOCUMENTATION & SUBMISSIONS
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General Information:
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Name and contact info of landowner, operator, developer/agent, and onsite emergency contactFiling requirementXX
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Community Interaction:
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Community engagement plan Filing requirementXXRequires meetings within the borders of the municipality at times of day accessible to residents with broad and adequate notification via multiple methods
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Proof of community engagement – at least two public meetings within the municipality at times that are accessible to the residents.Filing requirementXX
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Substantive documentation of responses from public meetings and any submitted materials from the publicFiling requirementXXVerbatim or detailed responses reflecting community input to inform regulatory review
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Documentation of outreach materials planned or usedFiling requirementXX
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Documentation of meeting with the permit authorities prior to a application Filing requirementXXMeeting to informally present plans and get pre-application feedback
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Project notification to abuttersFiling requirementXXRequired by Mass. law
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Project notification for Historic and Cultural Mitigation to state and local historic preservation, state and federally recognized Indigenous tribal governments or organizationsFiling requirementXXAt least 45-60 days allowed for responses
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Proof of notificationsFiling requirementXX
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Copies of responses from recipients of notificationsFiling requirementXXTo inform regulatory review
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Project Design and Specs:
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Plans, blueprints drawings, and maps prepared, stamped and signed by professional Civil Engineer licensed to practice in Mass.Filing requirementXX
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Site survey signed by Professional Land SurveyorFiling requirementXX
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Proposed changes resulting in disturbance or alteration of land and natural resourcesFiling requirementXX
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Electrical schematics (including one or three line diagrams)Filing requirementXXalso to be submitted for review by Fire Dept
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Wattage rating of proposed systemFiling requirementXX
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List of offsite electrical upgrades required/plannedFiling requirementXX
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Technical specs of all large systems to be installedFiling requirementXX
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Location and details of security measuresFiling requirementXX
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Operations plan descriptionFiling requirementXX
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Visualization of post-construction developmentFiling requirementXX
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Statement Regarding Mitigation Hierarchy including why development is neededFiling requirementXXTo determine why site is being proposed and documentation of mitigation hierarchy actions
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Documentation from utility allowing for interconnection (not actual approval)Filing requirementXX
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Stormwater management plan Filing requirementXX
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Mapping and delineation of wetlands; approvals by Conservation Commission
Filing requirementXXMA DEPWPA Form 4a – Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANDRAD)
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List of chemicals and hazardous materials to be used in construction and operationFiling requirementXX
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Material data sheets including for cleaning, maintenance and operationFiling requirementXX
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Description of anticipated earthwork operationsFiling requirementXX
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Proof of site controlFiling requirementXX
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Operation and maintenance planFiling requirementXX
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Energy Storage System design specificationsFiling requirementX
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Safety and Emergency Management:
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Emergency response plan including project summaryFiling requirementXX
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Approvals of emergency plan by local emergency responders- Fire, Police and Emergency Management.Filing requirementXX
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Provision of adequate water source for fire protection (primarily in case of ESS fire)Filing requirementXX
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Finances and Insurance:
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Proof of liability insutranceFiling requirementXX
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Surety depositFiling requirementX
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Assessments/Reports:
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Pre Construction photos from right of way and abuttersFiling requirementXX
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Existing conditions report including mapping and descriptions of locations of natural and cultural resources ( agricultural, wetlands, water systems, Biomap, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, Estimated and Priority Habitats, Scenic Roads and Byways, indigenous sacred landscapes, Historical and cultural resources)Filing requirementXX
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Inventory of trails and recreational areas effected or abuttingFiling requirementXX
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Documentation of tree cover – height, location, etcFiling requirementXX
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Documentation of soil typesFiling requirementXX
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Hydrogeology Assessment including groundwater recharge analysis; hydrologic and hydraulic design calculationsFiling requirementXX
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Noise assessment from an acoustical engineerFiling requirementXX
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A Cumulative Impact AssessmentFiling requirementXXClean energy Law line 111
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Cultural Resource Management Plan (CRMP) or a Historic Properties Management Plan (HPMP) Filing requirementXUS DOE example for reference
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A Phase I Cultural Resource Survey ReportFiling requirementXXDescription from NY State for background information
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Climate Sequestration Rating (per clean energy law)Filing requirementXClean Energy Law line 120
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Energy Storage Hazard Mitigation AnalysisFiling requirementXArticle for reference
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Glare analysisFiling requirementXXArticle for reference
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Reporting
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Annual Report to Permit granting authorityFiling requirementXX
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Annual or As Needed Updates to Public Safety officialsFiling requirementXXContact info will change with changing operators and owners
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Annual Report to DOER (for publicly accessible website)Filing requirementXXWith data for posting to public website
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Annual or As Need Contact information Filing requirementXX
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Transfer of Ownership or Operations
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Document of assumed obligations of applicantFiling requirementXX
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Abandonment or DeCommissioning
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Removal requirements and guidelinesStandards & zoning criteriaXX
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Restoration of site requirements and guidelinesStandards & zoning criteriaXX
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DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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Proof of compliance with local, state and federal lawsStandards & zoning criteriaXX
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•                  Mass. Endangered Species Act (MESA)Standards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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•                  Mass. Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) Standards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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•                  Mass. Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Standards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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•                  Mass. Forest Cutting Practices Regulations Standards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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•                  State or local Wetlands Protection (whichever is determinant) Standards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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•                  U.S. Endangered Species ActStandards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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•                  National Historic Preservation Protection Act (NHPA)Standards & zoning criteriaXXReference
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Setbacks (min, max)- front, back and sideStandards & zoning criteriaXXReasonable might be 100-500 feet
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Driveway Lengths and widthsStandards & zoning criteriaXXLengths consistent with local zoning; widths to support emergency or maintenance vehicle access
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Road FrontageStandards & zoning criteriaXXConsisten t with local zoning
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Project Component HeightsStandards & zoning criteriaXXConsisten t with local zoning
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Percentage of Lot Acreage Set asides for mitigation of sequestration and ecosystem servicesStandards & zoning criteriaXXSet aside acreage for life of project; not permanent
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Project LightingStandards & zoning criteriaXXMinimal or no lighting preferrable
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Project SignageStandards & zoning criteriaXX
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Posting of Emergency Contact Information at Site EntranceStandards & zoning criteriaXXEssential!
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Guidance to Minimize Visual ImpactsStandards & zoning criteriaXX
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Guidelines re: Grading and Earth Removal; Top Soil Protection; Erosion preventionStandards & zoning criteriaXX
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Construction Access Guidelines (roads, etc)Standards & zoning criteriaXXIn rural areas, restrict access via dirt roads or make provisions for road repair
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Perimeter fencing, screening and plantingsStandards & zoning criteriaXXpreferrably dark fencing, native planting
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Wetlands BufferStandards & zoning criteriaXXat least 100 feet
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Control of vegetation and re-vegetationStandards & zoning criteriaXXOnly state can restrict pesticides and herbicides; manual maintenance preferrable
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Pollinator friendly practicesStandards & zoning criteriaXXconsistent with Mass. initiatives