DEQ Permit by Rule of Small Solar Energy Projects
(DEQ PBR)
9VAC15-60-30


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)
DEQ Office of Env. Impact & Courtesy Sister Agencies
Apply for General Construction Stormwater Permit (VPDES, SWPPP, E&S)
Issuance of PBR for
Small Solar Energy Project
Issuance of
General Construction
Stormwater Permit
Best Practice
Informal Sister Agency Review process before local certification
Best Practice
Submit NOI as early as possible and DEQ coord. pre-application meeting
Submit NOI for Small
Solar Energy Project
Submit PBR App. for
Solar Energy Project
DEQ
DHR
DCR
DWR
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