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Case Title: In the Matter of the Application of Richwood Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Solar-Powered
Status: OPEN-OPEN
Industry Code: EL-ELECTRIC
Purpose Code: BGN-Application for a certificate/ generating station
Date Opened: 10/5/2023 5:51:22 PM
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07/22/2024Direct Testimony of Ashley Beery electronically filed by Mr. Jacob Elkin on behalf of Beery, Ashley and Beery, Bruce.7
07/22/2024Direct Testimony of Bruce Beery electronically filed by Mr. Jacob Elkin on behalf of Beery, Ashley and Beery, Bruce.7
07/19/2024Prefiled Testimony of Juliana M. Graham-Price and Exhibits electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.6
07/19/2024Prefiled Testimony of Andrew Conway and Exhibits electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.9
07/19/2024Prefiled Testimony of Mark Bellamy and Exhibits electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.6
07/19/2024Prefiled Testimony of Thomas J. Crawford, PhD, PE and Exhibits electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.7
07/19/2024Prefiled Testimony of Justine Patmon and Exhibits electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.9
07/19/2024Prefiled Testimony of Jess Stottsberry and Exhibits electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.5
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Timothy Merrick for Clairbourne, Leesburg, and Taylor Townships, Union County, OH filed by Thayne Gray on behalf Union County Prosecuting Attorney. (FAX)9
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Robert Clady filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Robert Clady. 5
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Keith Engel filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Keith Engel. 12
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Stuart Gray filed Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Stuart Gray.4
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Darla Oelmann filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Darla Oelmann. 3
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Dawn Rensel filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Dawn Rensel. 4
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Caleb Speicher filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Caleb Speicher.4
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Kristi Spencer filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Kristi Spence. 4
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Michael Callahan filed Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Michael Callahan.4
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Roberta Wright filed by Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Roberta Wright. 6
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Dustin Converse electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Claibourne Township Board of Township Trustees.8
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Scott Weeks electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Taylor Township Board of Trustees.8
07/19/2024Direct Testimony of Jeff Robinson electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Leesburg Township Board of Township Trustees.10
07/18/2024Direct Testimony of David E. Burke electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Board of County Commissioners Union County Ohio.9
07/18/2024Direct Testimony of Mallory Lehman for the Board of County Commissioners, Union County, Ohio and Exhibits electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Board of County Commissioners Union County Ohio.45
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Isaac Old electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.14
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Chris Simmons electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.59
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Nick Warner electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.11
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Gordon Perkins electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.19
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Sean Hollowell electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.12
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Douglas J. Pippin, PhD, RPA electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.13
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Brian Lowe, PE electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Mark J. Bonifas, P.E. electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.20
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Richard C. Kirkland, Jr. MAI electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.94
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Jordan R. Rofkar, Ph.D. electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Michael Kenneally electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Jacob Runner electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Eric Koch electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
07/12/2024Direct Testimony of Caitie Cyrus electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.11
07/12/2024Joint Stipulation and Recommendation electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.24
07/10/2024Notice of List of Issues electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.4
07/10/2024Notice of Ms. Ashley Beery and Mr. Bruce Beery's List of Issues for Cross Examination electronically filed by Mr. Jacob Elkin on behalf of Beery, Ashley and Beery, Bruce.4
07/10/2024Notice of List of Issues for Cross Examination submitted by Intervenors Union County Commissioners, Claiborne Township Trustees, Leesburg Township Trustees, and Taylor Township Trustees electronically filed by Mr. Daniel A. Brown on behalf of Board of Commissioners of Union County, Ohio.5
07/10/2024Exhibit 1-4 for hearing held June 25, 2024, before Administrative Law Judges, Isabel Marcelletti and Clint White at North union Highschool, 401 North Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344 electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Veritext Legal Solutions.58
07/10/2024Transcript for hearing held Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 5:06 p.m. before Administrative Law Judge Isabel M. Marcelletti and Clint White at North Union Highschool, 401 North Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344 electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Veritext Legal Solutions.283
07/09/2024Notice of List of Issues for Cross-Examination electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of CARS and Members.9
06/25/2024Returned Mail: Entry sent to Dougherty, Trent A. Director of Legal Affairs dated 6/13/2024. Return to Sender. Attempted - Not Known. Unable to Forward.1
06/21/2024Proof of Second Publication and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.8
06/14/2024Notice of Appearance of Additional Counsel electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.3
06/13/2024Service Notice.6
06/13/2024Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the requests to intervene in this proceeding filed by Taylor Township; Claibourne Township; Leesburg Township; County Commissioners; Soil and Water; OFBF; Ohio Chamber of Commerce; Petitioners; and James Thayer be granted; The James R. and Florence J. Mayers Irrevocable Trust is withdrawn as an individual intervenor; and the motion to appear pro hac vice of Jacob Elkin be granted electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Isabel M. Marcelletti, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
06/11/2024Service Notice - Staff Report.6
06/10/2024Staff Report of Investigation electronically filed by Ms. Justine Patmon on behalf of Staff of the OPSB.73
06/10/2024Response to Staff's Fifth Data Request from Ohio Power Siting Board Staff electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.6
06/07/2024Memorandum Contra Memorandum of Intervenors Citizens Against Richwood Solar, Inc. and its Intervening Members Concerning the Comments on the Docket Supporting the Project electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.11
06/06/2024Memorandum regarding Docketed Public Comments Indicating Support for the Project electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of CARS and Members.17
05/30/2024Response to Fourth Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.7
05/24/2024Notice of Appearance of Counsel electronically filed by Mr. Daniel A. Brown on behalf of Board of Commissioners of Union County, Ohio.4
05/24/2024Petition to Intervene and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of CARS and Members.9
05/23/2024Motion for Permission for Jacob Elkin to appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ms. Ashley Beery and Mr. Bruce Beery electronically filed by Mr. Trent A. Dougherty on behalf of Beery, Ashley and Beery, Bruce.6
05/23/2024Petition of Ashley Beery and Bruce Beery for Leave to Intervene and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Trent A. Dougherty on behalf of Ashley Beery and Bruce Beery.11
05/23/2024Motion 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
05/17/2024Motion to Intervene and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Mark A. Long on behalf of Ohio Chamber of Commerce.4
05/10/2024Response to Third Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.33
05/02/2024Proof of Publication and Service of Procedural Schedule and Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.7
04/30/2024Correspondence naming Beth Marshall as ad hoc board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Claiborne Township.2
04/19/2024Correspondence naming Beth Marshall as ad hoc board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Leesburg Township.2
04/18/2024Notice of Intervention as a Party of The Board of Township Trustees, Claibourne Township, Union County, Ohio electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Claibourne Township Board of Township Trustees.4
04/18/2024Notice of Intervention as a Party of The Union Soil And Water Conservation District, Union County, Ohio electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Union Soil and Water Conservation District.4
04/18/2024Notice of Intervention as a Party of The Board of Township Trustees, Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Leesburg Township Board of Township Trustees.4
04/18/2024Notice of Intervention as a Party of The Board of Township Trustees, Taylor Township, Union County, Ohio electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Taylor Township Board of Trustees.4
04/18/2024Notice of Intervention as a Party of the Board of County Commissioners, Union County, Ohio electronically filed by Thayne D. Gray on behalf of Board of County Commissioners, Union County, Ohio.4
04/18/2024Correspondence naming Beth Marshall as Ad Hoc board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Taylor Township.2
04/17/2024Service Notice.3
04/17/2024Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the adjudicatory hearing shall be rescheduled to commence on August 6, 2024 and all other dates as described in the April 9, 2024 Entry shall be observed electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Isabel M. Marcelletti, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
04/11/2024Motion to Extend the Date for the Evidentiary Hearing and Request for an Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.5
04/10/2024Service Notice.3
04/09/2024Administrative Law Judge Entry that the effective date of the application be April 9, 2024; the CAR's petition to intervene be granted; that a local public hearing, pursuant to R.C. 4906.08(C), where the Board shall accept written or oral testimony from any person on June 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at North Union High School, 401 North Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344; An adjudicatory hearing commencing on July 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room 11-C, at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215; Staff shall file its report of investigation on or before June 11, 2024; On or before July 10, 2024, each party shall file a list of issue(s) citing specific concerns about which they may be interested in pursuing cross-examination of witnesses at the adjudicatory hearing; All expert and factual testimony to be offered by Applicant shall be filed by July 12, 2024. All expert and factual testimony to be offered by the intervenors and Staff shall be filed by July 19, 2024; Any motions to strike testimony shall be filed by July 23, 2024; Any stipulation entered into by the parties shall be filed by noon on July 24, 2024 electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Clint R. White, Attorney Examiner, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.14
04/09/2024Correspondence Letter designating Dustin Converse as Ad Hoc Board Member representing Leesburg, Taylor and Claibourne Townships electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Leesburg Township.2
04/04/2024Correspondence of a resolution designating Steve Robinson as ad hoc board member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Union County Board of Commissioners.3
03/29/2024Supplemental Response to Second Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board – FAA Determinations of No Hazard electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.27
03/27/2024Notice of Certificate of Service of accepted, complete application on local public officials and libraries electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.5
03/27/2024Notice of Application Fee Paid electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.3
03/22/2024Correspondence regarding the Application for Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need electronically filed by Ms. Justine Patmon on behalf of Staff of the OPSB.3
03/15/2024Response to Staff's 2nd Set of Data Request electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC, Samsung C&T Renewables, LLC Manager.16
02/22/2024Response to First Data Request from Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.8
02/14/2024Reply to Memorandum Contra Motion for Partial Wavier Regarding Interconnection Studies For The Battery Energy Storage System Filed By Citizens Against Richwood Solar, Inc electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.6
02/12/2024Correspondence Regarding Response to Second Waiver electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.4
02/07/2024Memorandum Contra Motion for Waiver electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Citizens Against Richwood Solar, Inc. and Members.3
02/07/2024Petition for Leave and Memorandum in Support to Intervene electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Citizens Against Richwood Solar, Inc. and Members.9
01/24/2024Application Figure 11 - Map of Ecological Information electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.9
01/23/2024Confidential Document Target: Exhibit Y Certificate of Liability Insurance. (3 pages)2
01/23/2024Confidential Document Target: Confidential Application Pages 21-23. (5 pages)2
01/23/2024Confidential Document Target: Exhibit E Socioeconomic Report. (8 pages)2
01/23/2024Application 18 of 30, Exhibit O – Surface Water Delineation Report electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.160
01/23/2024Motion for Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
01/23/2024Motion for Waiver and Memorandum in Support Interconnection Studies Regarding the Battery Energy Storage System electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.8
01/23/2024Motion for Waiver and Memorandum in Supoort Cultural and Visual Study Area, electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.5
01/23/2024Application 30 of 30, Exhibit AA - Preliminary Unanticipated Discovery Plan electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.12
01/23/2024Application 29 of 30, Exhibit Z - Preliminary Emergency Response Plan electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.40
01/23/2024Application 28 of 30 (Exhibit Y- Certificate of Liability) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.3
01/23/2024Application 27 of 30 Exhibit X - Preliminary Drain Tile Assessment electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.49
01/23/2024Application 26 of 30 Exhibit W - Visual Resources Assessment electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.127
01/23/2024Application 25 of 30, Exhibit V - Phase I Archaeology Survey electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.103
01/23/2024Application 24 of 30 Exhibit U – SHPO Concurrence Archaeological and Historic Resources Surveys electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.40
01/23/2024Application 23 of 30 Exhibit T – Historic Resources Survey electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.112
01/23/2024Application 22 of 30 (Exhibit S – SHPO Concurrence Letters, August 1 and 3, 2022 (Research Design and Survey Methodology Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.4
01/23/2024Application 21 of 30 (Exhibit R – Research Design and Survey Methodology Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.61
01/23/2024Application 20 of 30 (Exhibit Q - Preliminary HDD Inadvertent Return Contingency Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.17
01/23/2024Application 19 of 30 (Exhibit P – Ecology Assessment Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.214
01/23/2024Application 17 of 30 (Exhibit N – Solar Glare Analysis Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.107
01/23/2024Application 16 of 30 (Exhibit M – Geology and Hydrogeology Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.152
01/23/2024Application 15 of 30 (Exhibit L – Sound Assessment) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.74
01/23/2024Application 14 of 30 (Exhibit K – FAA Notice Criteria Results) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.10
01/23/2024Application 13 of 30 (Exhibit J – Preliminary Stormwater Assessment) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.205
01/23/2024Application 12 of 30 (Exhibit I – Preliminary Decommissioning Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.23
01/23/2024Application 11 of 30 (Exhibit H – Transportation Assessment) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.76
01/23/2024Application 10 of 30 (Exhibit G – Complaint Resolution Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.11
01/23/2024Application 9 of 30 (Exhibit F – Summary of Public Outreach) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.15
01/23/2024Application 8 of 30 (Exhibit E – Socioeconomic Report) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.30
01/23/2024Application 7 of 30 (Exhibit D – PJM Interconnection Studies) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.42
01/23/2024Application 6 of 30 (Exhibit C – Preliminary Vegetation Management Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.76
01/23/2024Application 5 of 30 (Exhibit B – Representative Component Models) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.53
01/23/2024Application 4 of 30 (Exhibit A – Preliminary Maximum Site Plan) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.17
01/23/2024Application 3 of 30 (Figures 8 - 14) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.97
01/23/2024Application 2 of 30 (Figures 1-7) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.51
01/23/2024Application 1 of 30 (Cover, Affidavit, and Narrative) electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.88
11/09/2023Correspondence Letter regarding Motion for Waiver electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.3
11/07/2023Proof of Publication of Second Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.4
11/07/2023Notice of Compliance with Service Requirement for Second Public Information Meeting and Service List electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.7
10/25/2023Motion for Waiver and/or Extension of time finding that the second Pre- Application Notification Letter be accepted as timely filed and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.5
10/25/2023Second Pre-Application Notification Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.3
10/25/2023Proof of Publication of November 1, 2023 Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.4
10/25/2023Notice of Compliance with Service Requirement for Public Information Meeting and Service List electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.7
10/17/2023In the Matter of the Pre-Application Notification Letter electronically filed by Christine M.T. Pirik on behalf of Richwood Solar, LLC.3