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CASE NUMBER: 20-1679-EL-BGN
CASE DESCRIPTION: In the Matter of the Application of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a
DOCUMENT SIGNED ON: 4/19/2024
DATE OF SERVICE: ________________________________________
09/21/2023 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel Robert Eubanks (0073386) electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of PUCO.
12/08/2022 Return Mail: Opinion and Order and Certificate of Darby Creek-Association, sent to Anthony Sasson, Charlie S dated 10/20/22; Return to Sender: Undeliverable as Addressed; Unable to Forward.
10/20/2022 Service Notice.
10/20/2022 Opinion, Order, and Certificate approving and adopting the stipulation and recommendation between Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the Board of Trustees of Pleasant Township, the Board of Trustees of Prairie Township, the Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District, and the Board Staff, and directs that, subject to the conditions set forth in the stipulation and consistent with this Opinion, Order, and Certificate, a certificate be issued to Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 250 megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Pleasant and Prairie townships in Franklin County, Ohio electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Ohio Power Siting Board.
10/17/2022 Return Mail: Entry dated 8/10/22 mailed to Darby Creek Association; Return to Sender, Attempted-Not Known, Unable to Forward.
10/06/2022 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel electronically filed by Ms. Leah Curtis on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
09/30/2022 Notice of Appearance (Amended) electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Bd. of Park Commissioners.
09/21/2022 Public Comment of Melissa Brinkerhoff, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
09/12/2022 Transcript for hearing held on August 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E Broad St, Hearing Room 11-D, Columbus, OH before Administrative Law Judge Jay Agranoff electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Spencer, Michael O. Mr.
08/16/2022 Direct Testimony of Josh Hreha - Senior Renewable Development Manager Invenergy electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prarie Solar Energy, LLC.
08/16/2022 Prefiled Testimony of Grant Zeto 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.
08/10/2022 Service Notice.
08/10/2022 Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the adjudicatory hearing be continued to commence on August 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board’s offices in hearing room 11-D; and that party testimony be filed before August 16, 2022 electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.
05/06/2022 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel for Thomas Shepherd electronically filed by Mrs. Tonnetta Y. Scott on behalf of PUCO and OPSB.
03/16/2022 Transcript before Mr. Jay Agranoff and Mr. David Hicks, Administrative Law Judges, at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Room 11-A Columbus, Ohio, Called at 10;01 a.m. In the matter of the Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy hearing held on 08/16/21 electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Gibson, Karen Sue Mrs.
02/16/2022 Additional Joint Stipulation and Recommendation Signature – Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan District electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
12/01/2021 Public Comment Regarding the Project.
11/05/2021 Stipulation: Signature - Board of Trustees Prairie Township electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy, LLC.
10/29/2021 Joint Stipulation and Recommendation electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy, LLC.
10/14/2021 Public Comment of Scott Newbury, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
10/06/2021 Third Supplement to Application – Supplement to Application Exhibit E, Landscape, Vegetation Management, and Lighting Plan electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
08/24/2021 Response of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC., to Sixth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
08/05/2021 Service Notice
08/05/2021 Administrative Law Judge Entry granting the petition to intervene filed by NPS, in accordance with Paragraph 16 electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of David M. Hicks, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.
08/02/2021 Service Notice.
08/02/2021 Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the remaining procedural schedule deadlines established in the May 11, 2021 and June 28, 2021 Entries be suspended, pursuant to Paragraph 10 and ordering that the August 16, 2021 evidentiary hearing still be called at 10:00 a.m., in accordance with Paragraph 10 electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of David M. Hicks, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.
08/02/2021 Public Comment of James Schimmer, Director, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Economic Development & Planning.
07/30/2021 Notice List of Issues of Prairie Township electronically filed by Jennifer L. Huber on behalf of Prairie Township Board of Trustees.
07/30/2021 Joint Motion to Call and Continue the Evidentiary Hearing and Continue Deadlines for Filing Parties' Testimony and Stipulations and Request for Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
07/30/2021 Notice - List of Issues electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
07/30/2021 Notice of List of Issues electronically filed by Mr. Jack A Van Kley on behalf of Bd. of Park Commissioners.
07/30/2021 Notice of No Prairie Solar, LLC's List of Issues electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly W. Bojko on behalf of No Prairie Solar, LLC.
07/29/2021 Public Comment of Michelle Locke, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/29/2021 Public Comment of Courtney VanHuffel, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/26/2021 Comments July 19th 2021 Public hearing sign-in documents and written testimony. electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Gibson, Karen Sue Mrs.
07/26/2021 Transcript July 19th 2021 In the Matter of the Application of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Solar-Powered Electric Generation Facility in Franklin County, Ohio. electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Gibson, Karen Sue Mrs.
07/21/2021 Public Comment of Cathy Cowan Becker, Executive Director of Simply Living, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Rob Dorans, Council Member, City of Columbus, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of James Schimmer, Director, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Economic Development & Planning, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Alex R. Fischer, President and CEO, Columbus Partnership, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Anthony Sasson, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Cynthia Vermillion, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Emmanuel V. Remy, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Molly Nichols, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/20/2021 Public Comment of Sara Balderston & John Brooke, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/19/2021 Public Comment of Lynn Green, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/19/2021 Public Comment of Charles W. Lynd, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/19/2021 Public Comment of David Jennings, Michael Daly, and Melinda Clause Stoltz, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/19/2021 Public Comment of Allan Chandler Rupert, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/16/2021 Reply in Support of Petition for Leave to Intervene by No Prairie Solar, LLC electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly W. Bojko on behalf of No Prairie Solar, LLC.
07/16/2021 Proof of Pub and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
07/16/2021 Public Comment of Rachel Wagner, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/15/2021 Public Comment of Aryeh Alex, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/14/2021 Public Comment of Rev. Nancy Day-Achauer, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/14/2021 Public Comment of Danielle Johnson, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/14/2021 Public Comment of Rita Haider, RN, MSN, FNP-DC, via website, electronically filed by Docketing.
07/12/2021 Memorandum Contra Petition to Intervene of No Prairie Solar, LLC electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy, LLC.
07/06/2021 Third Supplemental Response to Third Data Request and Supplemental Response to Fifth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy, LLC.
07/02/2021 Public Comment of Dr. Elliott Bush, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/02/2021 Public Comment of David Cunningham, via website, electronically filed by Docketing.
07/01/2021 Public Comment of Anthony Sasson & Charlie Staudt on behalf of the Darby Creek Association, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
07/01/2021 Service Notice.
07/01/2021 Staff Report of Investigation electronically filed by Mr. Jason Cross on behalf of Staff of OPSB.
06/28/2021 Service Notice.
06/28/2021 Administrative Law Judge Entry converting the local public hearing and evidentiary hearing to in-person and requiring applicant to publish notice of the same; granting the petitions and notices to intervene electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.
06/25/2021 Petition for Leave to Intervene of No Prairie Solar, LLC electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly W. Bojko on behalf of No Prairie Solar, LLC
06/22/2021 Motion to Intervene of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation electronically filed by Amy M. Milam on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
06/16/2021 Public Comment of Anthony Sasson, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
06/09/2021 Response to Sixth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
06/09/2021 Response to Fifth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
06/02/2021 Proof of Pub and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
06/02/2021 Second Supplemental Response to Third Data Requests from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board- Franklin County AEZ Resolution electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
06/01/2021 Public Comment of Anthony Sasson and Charlie Staudt on behalf of the Darby Creek Association, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/28/2021 Public Comment of Michelle Locke, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/27/2021 Public Comment of Gregory Headington, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/21/2021 Public Comment of Mark Adkins, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/17/2021 Public Comment of Bruce Robinson, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/17/2021 Public Comment of Rajeev Shah and Stephen Miller, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing
05/13/2021 Public Comment of Scott Bush, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/13/2021 Public Comment of Dayon Walton, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/12/2021 Public Comment of Carlos Rodriguez via website electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/12/2021 Public Comment of Mryia Williams via website electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
05/12/2021 Notice of Intervention of Pleasant Township, Franklin County, Ohio and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Jennifer L Huber on behalf of Pleasant Township Board of Trustees.
05/12/2021 Supplemental Response to Second and Third Data Requests from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
05/11/2021 Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the hearings in this matter be scheduled in accordance with Paragraph 17; ordering that the notice of the application and hearings be published by the Applicant in accordance with Paragraphs 19, 20, 23, and 24; ordering that witness registration occur pursuant to Paragraphs 21, 24 and 25 and ordering that the parties observe the filing deadlines set forth in Paragraph 31 electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Administrative Law Judge, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
05/11/2021 Service Notice.
05/07/2021 Notice of Intervention of Prairie Township, Franklin County, Ohio and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Jennifer L Huber on behalf of Prairie Township Board of Trustees.
05/04/2021 Notice of Application Fee Payment electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
05/03/2021 Petition to Intervene of Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District electronically filed by Mr. Jack A Van Kley on behalf of Bd. of Park Commissioners.
04/21/2021 Certificate of Service of Accepted, Complete Application on Local Public Officials and Libraries electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
04/21/2021 Second Supplement to Application – FAA Determination of No Hazard electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
04/20/2021 Response to Fourth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
04/20/2021 Correspondence regarding application completeness electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Staff of OPSB.
04/16/2021 Response to Third Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
04/16/2021 Response to Second Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
04/13/2021 Service Notice.
04/13/2021 Administrative Law Judge Entry granting the motions for protective order and waivers as detailed herein electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.
04/08/2021 Public Comment of Anthony Sasson, on behalf of the Darby Creek Association and Columbus Audubon, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
04/07/2021 Supplement to Application – Phase 1 Archaeological Reconnaissance electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
03/22/2021 Public Comment of Anthony Sasson, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
03/18/2021 Response to First Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
03/09/2021 Correspondence Regarding Motion for Wavier and Visual Impacts Response electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M Naeder on behalf of OPSB.
03/09/2021 Correspondence Regarding Motion for Wavier and Protective Order electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M Naeder on behalf of OPSB.
03/03/2021 Public Comment of Rosalie Strawcutter, via website electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
03/01/2021 Public Comment of Ben Ober, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
02/19/2021 Motion for Waiver and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Motion for Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Confidential Document Target: Application Narrative (pp. 30-32); Exhibit L Exhibit O (p. 1) (8 pages)
02/19/2021 Application - 25 of 25 (Exhibit R – Part 4 of 4 - Ecological Impact and Directional Drilling Return Plan Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 24 of 25 (Exhibit R – Part 3 of 4 - Ecological Impact and Directional Drilling Return Plan Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 23 of 25 (Exhibit R – Part 2 of 4 - Ecological Impact and Directional Drilling Return Plan Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 22 of 25 (Exhibit R – Part 1 of 4 - Ecological Impact and Directional Drilling Return Plan Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 21 of 25 (Exhibit Q - Decommissioning Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 20 of 25 (Exhibit P –Property Value Study) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 19 of 25 (Exhibit O - Economic Impact Study) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 18 of 25 (Exhibit N – Part 2 of 2 - Sound Survey) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 17 of 25 (Exhibit N – Part 1 of 2 - Sound Survey) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 16 of 25 (Exhibit M - Conceptual Traffic and Road Impact and Analysis Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 15 of 25 (Exhibit L - Certificate of Insurance) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 14 of 25 (Exhibit K - Drain Tile Mitigation Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 13 of 25 (Exhibit J - Viewshed Analysis, Aesthetic Resources Inventory, and Glare Analysis) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 12 of 25 (Exhibit I – Phase 1 Cultural Resources In Progress Technical Memorandum) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 11 of 25 (Exhibit H – Part 2 of 2 - Historic Cultural Resources Records Reports) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 10 of 25 (Exhibit H – Part 1 of 2 - Historic Cultural Resources Records Reports) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 9 of 25 (Exhibit G – Community Engagement Report with Complaint Resolution Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 8 of 25 (Exhibit F - PJM Interconnection Studies) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 7 of 25 (Exhibit E – Landscape, Vegetation Management, and Lighting Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 6 of 25 (Exhibit D - Geotechnical Report with Soil Reactivity Data) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 5 of 25 (Exhibit C - Wetland and Waterbody Delineation Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 4 of 25 (Exhibit B - Site Characterization Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC
02/19/2021 Application - 3 of 25 (Exhibit A - Equipment Specifications Sheets) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 2 of 25 (Figures 03-1 through 08-5) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/19/2021 Application - 1 of 25 (Cover, Affidavit, and Narrative) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
02/09/2021 Public Comment of Michael Koenig filed by Michael Koenig.
01/27/2021 Public Comment of Jill Drexel, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
01/19/2021 Public Comment of Cathy Cowan Becker, via website. electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
01/11/2021 Public Comment of David Donofrio, via website, electronically filed by Docketing Staff.
12/09/2020 Proof of Pub for Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
11/25/2020 Notice of Compliance with Service Requirement for Public Information Meetings and Service List electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
11/25/2020 Preapplication Notification Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.
11/19/2020 Service Notice
11/19/2020 Administrative Law Judge Entry granting Pleasant Prairie Solar’s motion seeking waiver and request for expedited ruling, to the extent it is requesting waiver of the Board’s requirement that a public information meeting be held in the area in which the Project is to be located. electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Administrative Law Judge, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
11/18/2020 Correspondence Regarding Motion for Waiver electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M Naeder on behalf of OPSB.
11/12/2020 In 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 Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC.