South Ripley Solar Project

The South Ripley Solar Project has obtained or will obtain the following additional permits prior to construction:

Section 401 Water Quality Certification

The Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) is a state-driven process required by any applicant for a federal license or permit that may result in a discharge into navigable waters. The Certification ensures that the discharge complies with state water quality standards, as well as other appropriate requirements of state law. Essentially, Section 401 gives states the authority to enforce water quality standards on federally regulated activities. The Section 401 Permit is administered by the ORES.

Section 404 Clean Water Act

On 2024, ConnectGen Chautauqua County, LLC filed a request for a permit from Section 404 of the Clean Water Act with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Section 404 regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands.

The Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a program to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material into U.S. waters, including wetlands. The Section 404 Permit is administered by the USACE.

Water Permits

The South Ripley Solar Project has obtained or will obtain the following additional permits prior to construction:

Section 401 Water Quality Certification

Section 404 Clean Water Act

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