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Case Title: In the Matter of the Application of Mink Solar LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Solar-Powered Elect
Status: OPEN-OPEN
Industry Code: EL-ELECTRIC
Purpose Code: BGN-Application for a certificate/ generating station
Date Opened: 7/5/2023
Date Closed:
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11/20/2024Service Notice electronically filed by Docketing Staff.4
11/20/2024Opinion & Order approving and adopting the stipulation and recommendation between Mink Solar, LLC, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and Ohio Power Siting Board Staff, and directing that, subject to the conditions set forth in the stipulation and consistent with this Opinion and Order, a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need be issued to Mink Solar, LLC for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 1,813-acre, 140 megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in the Village of Hicksville and Hicksville Township, Defiance County, and Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio. electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Ohio Power Siting Board.56
05/22/2024Transcript of Hearing on Monday, May 6th 2024 at 10:00 AM,, held at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Hearing Room 11-C, Columbus, Ohio before the Honorable Clint White electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Spencer, Michael O. Mr.20
05/01/2024Transcript Exhibits of Local Public Hearing at Hicksville High School on April 17, 2024 before Administrative Law Judges Clint White and Ian Kieffer electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Foster Mosedale, Transcriber, Veritext Legal Solutions.3
05/01/2024Transcript of Local Public Hearing held 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Hicksville High School, 958 E. High St., Hicksville, Ohio before Administrative Law Judges Clint White and Ian Kieffer electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Foster Mosedale, Transcriber, Veritext Legal Solutions.71
04/30/2024Pre-filed Testimony of James S. O’Dell, submitted 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
04/24/2024Notice of Mink Solar LLC’S List of Issues electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.3
04/24/2024DirectTestimony of Aerin Garczyk Director of Development Geenex Solar LLC electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.13
04/24/2024Joint Stipulation and Recommendation electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.21
04/12/2024Proof of Second Publication electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.9
04/03/2024Service Notice.3
04/02/2024Staff Report of Investigation electronically filed by Mr. Jason Cross on behalf of Staff of OPSB.66
03/27/2024Response to Fourth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.7
03/14/2024Letter regarding the resolution supporting the Mink Solar Project electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Carryall Township Trustees.2
03/04/2024Response to Third Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.7
02/22/2024Motion to Intervene of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Memorandum In Support electronically filed by Ms. Leah Curtis on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.7
02/21/2024Proof of Publication and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.10
01/26/2024Response to Second Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.37
01/24/2024Service Notice.2
01/24/2024Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering: the effective date of the application be January 24, 2024; applicant to publish notice of the application and hearings; the following procedural deadlines, Staff report due April 2, 2024, list of issue(s) due April 24, 2024, applicant's expert and factual testimony due April 24, 2024, and any stipulation due by noon on May 3, 2024; and, granting the motion for waivers and motion for protective treatment, as detailed herein electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Clint White, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.9
01/17/2024Correspondence of Resolution designating Ben Kauser as ad hoc Board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Carryall Township Trustees.2
01/16/2024Correspondence regarding the Resolution designating David Kern as Ad Hoc Board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Defiance County Commissioners.2
01/12/2024Correspondence confirming the selection of David Kern as the Ad Hoc Board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Paulding County Commissioners.2
01/11/2024Correspondence - Resolution designating Ben Kauser as Ad Hoc Board Member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Hicksville Township Trustee.2
12/27/2023Certificate of Service of Accepted, Complete Application on Local Public Officials and Libraries electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.5
12/27/2023Notice of Application Fee Paid electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.3
12/18/2023Correspondence Regarding Completeness of Application electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Staff of OPSB.3
11/29/2023Response to First Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Sitting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.20
11/03/2023Correspondence Letter regarding Supplement to Application – Ohio State Historic Preservation Office electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.4
11/01/2023Correspondence Letter Regarding Staff Response to Motion For Waiver electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.3
10/19/2023Confidential Document Target: Exhibit F - Socioeconomic Report filed by Christine M. T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar, LLC. (12 pages)1
10/19/2023Motion for Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.10
10/19/2023Motion for Waiver and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.5
10/19/2023Application 24 of 24 (Exhibit U – Visual Resource Assessment and Mitigation Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.156
10/19/2023Application 23 of 24 (Exhibit T – SHPO Correspondence) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.5
10/19/2023Application 22 of 24 (Exhibit S – Phase I Archaeological Survey and Addendum) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.123
10/19/2023Application 21 of 24 (Exhibit R – Historic Resources Survey Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.102
10/19/2023Application 20 of 24 (Exhibit Q - Cultural Resources Research Design and Survey Methodology) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.53
10/19/2023Application 19 of 24 (Exhibit P – Inadvertent Release Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.8
10/19/2023Application 18 of 24 (Exhibit O – Agency Consultation Letters and Species List) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.18
10/19/2023Application 17 of 24 (Exhibit N – Wetland and Stream Delineation Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.642
10/19/2023Application 16 of 24 (Exhibit M – Geology and Hydrogeology Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.242
10/19/2023Application 15 of 24 (Exhibit L – Sound Level Assessment Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.234
10/19/2023Application 14 of 24 (Exhibit K – Solar Glare Analysis Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.103
10/19/2023Application 13 of 24 (Exhibit J – Decommissioning Plan & Cost Estimate) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.21
10/19/2023Application 12 of 24 (Exhibit I – Route Evaluation Study and Traffic Control Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.78
10/19/2023Application 11 of 24 (Exhibit H – Complaint Resolution Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.10
10/19/2023Application 10 of 24 (Exhibit G – Public Interaction Summary and Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.79
10/19/2023Application 9 of 24 (Exhibit F – Socioeconomic Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.29
10/19/2023Application 8 of 24 (Exhibit E – Transmission Interconnection Studies) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.48
10/19/2023Application 7 of 24 (Exhibit D – Preliminary Substation Layout) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.4
10/19/2023Application 6 of 24 (Exhibit C – Vegetation Management Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.26
10/19/2023Application 5 of 24 (Exhibit B – Drainage Maintenance Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.5
10/19/2023Application 4 of 24 (Exhibit A – Manufacturer’s Equipment Specifications) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.11
10/19/2023Application 3 of 24 (Figures 08-1 - 08-4) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.31
10/19/2023Application 2 of 24 (Figures 03-1 – 04-1) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.11
10/19/2023Application 1 of 24 (Cover, Affidavit, and Narrative) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.143
08/31/2023Proof of Publication for Second Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.6
08/18/2023Notice of Compliance with Service Requirement for Second Public Information Meeting and Service List electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.6
08/09/2023Second Preapplication Notification Letter for the Mink Solar LLC Project electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.3
08/01/2023Proof of Publication of July 20, 2023 Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.6
07/13/2023Notice of Compliance with Service Requirement for Public Information Meetings and Service List electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.5
07/05/2023In the Matter of the Pre Application Notification Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Mink Solar LLC.3