Need a renewable energy approval under the Environmental Protection Act for a wind, solar or biomass project? Six new draft technical guidance documents have been released for three months’ public comment, to May 30, 2010. See EBR Registry Number 010-9235. Applicants should follow the guidance, even before it is formally adopted, and opponents will study the bulletins carefully, looking for support for their concerns.
The draft technical bulletins are: Technical Bulletin #1 Guidance for preparing the Project Description Report as part of an application under O.Reg.359/09
Technical Bulletin #2 Guidance for preparing the Design and Operations Report as part of an application under O.Reg.359/09
Technical Bulletin #3 Guidance for preparing the Construction Plan Report as part of an application under O.Reg.359/09
Technical Bulletin #4 Guidance for preparing the Decommissioning Plan Report as part of an application under O.Reg.359/09
Technical Bulletin #5 Guidance for preparing the Consultation Report as part of an application under O.Reg.359/09
Technical Bulletin #6 Required Setbacks for Wind Turbines under O.Reg.359/09