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Case Title: In the Matter of the Application of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Solar
Status: OPEN-OPEN
Industry Code: EL-ELECTRIC
Purpose Code: BGN-Application for a certificate/ generating station
Date Opened: 11/12/2020 12:59:34 PM
Date Closed:
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11/20/2024Service Notice electronically filed by Docketing Staff.5
11/20/2024Entry approving Jimmie and Susan Lightner’s request to withdraw their comments regarding the Hardin Solar Energy III LLC project in the above-captioned case. electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Ohio Power Siting Board.5
11/07/2024Notice of Withdrawal of Lightners’ Complaint Comments Filed with the Ohio Power Siting Board on September 15, 2023 and November 13, 2023 electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
10/15/2024Notice of Compliance with Condition 13 – 2024 Third Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
07/15/2024Compliance with Condition 13 – 2024 Second Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
04/15/2024Notice of Compliance with Condition 13 – 2024 First Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
04/03/2024Notice of Update to Hardin Solar Energy III LLC’s October 31, 2023 Response electronically filed By Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.14
01/26/2024Service Notice.5
01/25/2024Administrative Law Judge Entry scheduling a status conference to commence at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2024, at the offices of the Commission, 180 East Broad Street, 11th Floor, Hearing Room 11-D, Columbus, Ohio 43215 electronically filed by Debbie S. Ryan on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.4
01/16/2024Notice of Compliance with Condition 13 – 2023 Fourth Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC.3
11/13/2023Comments of Jimmie and Susan Lightner about Hardin Solar's Noncompliance electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Lightner, Jimmie and Lightner, Susan.8
11/03/2023Request to be Added to Service List electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Jimmie Lightner and Susan Lightner.2
11/02/2023Returned Mail: Entry dated 10/12/23 sent to Hardin Solar Energy, LLC Attn: Christine Pirik, Returned to Sender, Vacant, Unable to Forward.1
10/31/2023Response to September 15, 2023 Lighter Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC.17
10/16/2023Notice of Compliance with Condition 13 – 2023 Third Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
10/13/2023Service Notice.4
10/12/2023Administrative Law Judge Entry that Hardin Solar file a Response to the Lightners’ complaint by October 31, 2023 electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.3
10/04/2023Public Media Target CD filed in conjunction with public comment on 9-18-23, electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.2
10/04/2023Public Media Target: CD filed in conjunction with public comment on 9-18-23, electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.2
09/22/2023Notice of Updated Project Contact Information electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.2
07/17/2023Notice of Compliance with Condition 13– 2023 Second Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.2
05/16/2023Notice of Compliance with Condition 33(b) – State Historic Preservation Office Acceptance of Archaeological Site Avoidance Plan and Commitment to Include on As-Built Specifications electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
04/28/2023Notice of Compliance with Condition 33(b) – Phase II Archaeological Study and State Historic Preservation Office Concurrence Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.218
04/17/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 13 – 2023 First Quarter Complaint Summary Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of HARDIN SOLAR ENERGY III LLC.2
04/12/2023Notice of Compliance with Condition 33, State Historic Preservation Office Concurrence Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
03/29/2023Compliance with Condition 14 - Interconnection Service Agreement and Interconnection Construction Service Agreement electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.197
03/22/2023Notice of Compliance with Condition 2 - Preconstruction Agenda Balance of Plant electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 8 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.9
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 7 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.38
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 6 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.83
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 5 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.34
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 4 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.4
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 3 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.5
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 2 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.20
03/07/2023Notice - Compliance with Condition 4 Balance of Plant Civil and Electrical Engineering Drawings (Part 1 of 8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.17
10/06/2022Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel electronically filed by Ms. Leah Curtis on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.4
10/06/2022Notice of Compliance with Condition 9 of Case No. 18-1360-EL-BGN and Condition 14 of Case No. 20-1678-EL-BGN - Interconnection Service Agreement and Interconnection Construction Service Agreement electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy II LLC and Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.196
10/06/2022Notice of Compliance with Condition 18 - Decommissioning Plan and Performance Bond electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.20
03/30/2022Notice - Glare Study - Condition 17 electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.1203
03/30/2022Vegetation Management and Landscape Plan – Condition 16 electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.52
03/28/2022Notice of Compliance with Condition 32 - Transportation Management Plan electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC.7
03/18/2022Compliance with Condition 8 - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.256
03/17/2022Notice of Compliance with Condition 5 – Geotechnical Engineering Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.372
03/17/2022Notice of Compliance with Conditions 2 and 7 – Preconstruction Agendas and Construction Notices electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.9
03/14/2022Compliance with Condition 19 - Perimeter Fence Design electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC.16
03/02/2022Notice of Compliance with Condition 4 electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.63
02/16/2022Compliance with Condition 4, Case No. 20-1678-EL-BGN, Tree Clearing Information for Preconstruction Conference electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC. 4
09/16/2021Service Notice.4
09/16/2021Opinion & Order issuing a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need to Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the solar-powered electric generation facility, subject to the conditions set forth in the stipulation and consistent with this Opinion, Order, and Certificate electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Ohio Power Siting Board.39
08/13/2021Transcript for Public Hearing held 7/13/21@ 6:00 p.m.before the Honorable Megan Addison, Chair Jennifer French, and Jacky Werman St. John at Kenton High School, Hardin Street Kenton, Ohio electronically filed by Ms. Susan Ingraham on behalf of Midwest Reporting Service and Ms. Susan Ingraham.30
08/06/2021Transcript for hearing held on July 29, 2021 at 10;00 a.m. at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad Street, Hearing Room 11-C, Columbus, OH before Administrative Law Judges Megan Addison and Jacky St. John electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Mr. Michael O. Spencer.22
07/26/2021Notice - Compliance with Joint Stipulation and Recommendation Condition 33 – Supplement to Archaeological Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of HARDIN SOLAR ENERGY III LLC.265
07/26/2021Prefiled Testimony of James S. O'Dell on Behalf of the Staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Power Siting Department electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.6
07/21/2021Direct Testimony and Exhibits of Ryan Van Portfliet electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.11
07/21/2021Joint Stipulation and Recommendation electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.16
07/19/2021Proof of Publication and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC.6
07/13/2021Service Notice,3
07/13/2021Administrative Law Judge Entry granting the motion to intervene of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation electronically filed by Ms. Mary E Fischer on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.6
06/28/2021Service Notice.5
06/28/2021Staff Report of Investigation electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Staff of OPSB.51
06/23/2021Service Notice3
06/23/2021Administrative Law Judge Entry converting the local public hearing and the adjudicatory hearing to in-person hearings in accordance with Paragraphs 22 and 23 and requiring applicant to publish notice of the same electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Megan J. Addison, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.7
06/21/2021Response to Seventh Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.780
06/10/2021Response to Fifth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.7
06/03/2021Motion and Memorandum in Support, to Intervene of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation electronically filed by Amy M Milam on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.7
06/02/2021Response to 6th data request from OPSB Staff electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.10
05/24/2021Proof of Pub and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.6
05/19/2021Response to Fourth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.7
04/27/2021Service Notice.3
04/26/2021Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering the hearings in this matter be scheduled in accordance with Paragraph 19; ordering that the notice of the Application and hearings be published by Hardin Solar in accordance with Paragraphs 21, 22, 25, and 26; ordering that witness registration occur pursuant to Paragraphs 23, 27, and 28 and ordering that the parties observe the filing deadlines set forth in Paragraph 33 electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.9
04/20/2021Notice of Application Fee Payment electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
04/19/2021Response to Third Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.4
04/13/2021Notice of Certificate of Service of Accepted, Complete Application on Local Public Officials and Libraries electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.4
04/13/2021Response to Second Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.38
04/13/2021Second Supplement to Application – Viewshed Analysis Addendum 1 – O.A.C. 4906-4-08(D)(4) 5-mile Map electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.33
04/12/2021Letter regarding application completeness electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Staff of OPSB.3
03/18/2021Service Notice.2
03/18/2021Entry granting the request to transfer 20 megawatts and a portion of the certificated project area held by Hardin Solar Energy II LLC to Hardin Solar Energy III LLC, in accordance with R.C. 4906.04. electronically filed by Ms. Mary E Fischer on behalf of Ohio Power Siting Board.5
03/12/2021Response to First Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.92
03/05/2021Service Notice.2
03/05/2021Administrative Law Judge Entry granting the motion for waivers and motion for protective order filed by Hardin Solar Energy III LLC electronically filed by Ms. Mary E Fischer on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.7
02/26/2021Correspondence Regarding Motion for Wavier electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M Naeder on behalf of OPSB.3
02/19/2021Application - Supplement to Application – Architectural Resources Survey, State Historic Preservation Office Concurrence electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.4
02/11/2021Motion for Waiver and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.5
02/11/2021Motion for Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.10
02/11/2021Application - 34 of 34 (Exhibit AA - Drainage Tile Assessment and Construction Impact Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.23
02/11/2021Application - 33 of 34 (Exhibit Z - Viewshed Analysis and Aesthetic Resources Inventory) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.31
02/11/2021Application - 32 of 34 (Exhibit Y - Architectural Resources Survey) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.92
02/11/2021Application - 31 of 34 (Exhibit X - Management Summary: Phase I Archaeological Investigations) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.28
02/11/2021Application - 30 of 34 (Exhibit W - Programmatic Agreement) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.8
02/11/2021Application - 29 of 34 (Exhibit V - Vegetation Management and Landscape Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.32
02/11/2021Application - 28 of 34 (Exhibit U - Directionally Drilled Installations Inadvertent Return Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.8
02/11/2021Application - 27 of 34 (Exhibit T - Ohio Department of Natural Resources Communication) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.16
02/11/2021Application - 26 of 34 (Exhibit S - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communication) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.12
02/11/2021Application - 25 of 34 (Exhibit R – Part 3 of 3 - Glare Analysis) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.10
02/11/2021Application - 24 of 34 (Exhibit R – Part 2 of 3 - Glare Analysis) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.306
02/11/2021Application - 23 of 34 (Exhibit R – Part 1 of 3 - Glare Analysis) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.336
02/11/2021Application - 22 of 34 (Exhibit Q - Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.137
02/11/2021Application - 21 of 34 (Exhibit P –Pre-construction Noise Analysis) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.29
02/11/2021Application - 20 of 34 (Exhibit O - Decommissioning Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.19
02/11/2021Application - 19 of 34 (Exhibit N - Certificate of Liability Insurance) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of HARDIN SOLAR ENERGY III LLC.3
02/11/2021Confidential Document Target: Application Narrative, Exhibits K&N filed by Dickinson Wright PLLC on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III, LLC. (10 pages) 1
02/11/2021Application 18 of 34 (Exhibit M - Start of Construction and Start of Operations Notices) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.9
02/11/2021Application - 17 of 34 (Exhibit L - Complaint Resolution Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Energy Solar III LLC.4
02/11/2021Application - 16 of 34 (Exhibit K - Economic Impact and Land Use Analysis) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Energy Solar III LLC.72
02/11/2021Application - 15 of 34 (Exhibit J - Property Value Impact Study) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.78
02/11/2021Application - 14 of 34 (Exhibit I – Community Engagement and Outreach Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.70
02/11/2021Application - 13 of 34 (Exhibit H - PJM Interconnection Studies) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.71
02/11/2021Application - 12 of 34 (Exhibit G – Part 2 of 2 - Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. Delineation Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.145
02/11/2021Application - 11 of 34 (Exhibit G – Part 1 of 2 - Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. Delineation Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.127
02/11/2021Application - 10 of 34 (Exhibit F - Site Characterization Survey Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.58
02/11/2021Application 9 of 34 (Exhibit E - Part 2 of 2 - Road Condition Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.220
02/11/2021Application 8 of 34 (Exhibit E - Part 1 of 2 - Road Condition Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.108
02/11/2021Application 7 or 34 (Exhibit D - Substation Transformer Specifications) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.5
02/11/2021Application 6 of 34 (Exhibit C - Inverter Specifications) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.15
02/11/2021Application 5 of 34 (Exhibit B - Tracking System Specifications) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.11
02/11/2021Application 4 of 34 (Exhibit A - Module Specifications) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.17
02/11/2021Application 3 of 34 (Figures ending in 08-8) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.26
02/11/2021Application 2 of 34 (Figures beginning with 03-1) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.45
02/11/2021Application 1 of 34 (Cover, Affidavit, and Narrative) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.126
01/04/2021Proof of Publication for Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.6
12/15/2020Notice of Compliance with Service Requirement for Public Information Meetings and Service List electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.5
12/15/2020Preapplication Notification Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.3
11/20/2020Service Notice. (Electronically Served)1
11/20/2020Administrative Law Judge Entry granting the motion for waiver electronically filed by Ms. Mary E Fischer on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
11/18/2020Correspondence Regarding Motion for Wavier electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M Naeder on behalf of OPSB.4
11/12/2020In the Matter of the Motion for Waiver and Request for Approval of an Alternative Method for the Public Information Meeting Request for Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Hardin Solar Energy III LLC.16