DEQ Small Solar PV Facility Notice of Intent
(DEQ Section 130 Permit)
9VAC15-60-130


Federal Reviews
Interconnection
Localities
DEQ
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Federal Compliance/Permitting
Federal Aviation Administration
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Best Practice
Utility hosts
introductory call
with developer
Interconnection
Permit Process Map
Receive Applicable
Inter. Approval
Receive WMPA
Best Practice
Developer notifies the locality before or at the same time as submitting the NOI to the DEQ
1. Pre-Application Meetings
2. Community Meetings
3. Public Engagements
Location Certification Process (Zoning, 2232 Review, Siting Agreement)
Construction Permits and Inspections (Electrical, Land Disturbance, Traffic Planning)
Submit Certification by the Governing Body of the Locality
DEQ Office of Env. Impact & Courtesy Sister Agencies
Apply for General Construction Stormwater Permit (VPDES, SWPPP, E&S)
Issuance of
Section 130 Permit
Issuance of
General Construction
Stormwater Permit
Best Practice
Informal Sister Agency Review process before local certification
Best Practice
Submit NOI as early as possible
Submit NOI for
Section 130 Permit
DEQ
DHR
DCR
DWR