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151 <br /> Page 2 <br /> July 18,2016 <br /> Oakwood Solar Farm,LLC <br /> DENR Project No. 16-0397 <br /> in riffles are preferred with the banks lowered upstream and downstream of the crossing. <br /> Stabilize the stream bottom with geo-textile fabric and rock;concrete should not be used for bed <br /> stabilization. <br /> 3. The solar facility will connect to existing utility lines;impacts to wildlife habitat will be <br /> minimized by connecting along pathways that do not contain quality wildlife habitat,such as <br /> cleared or agricultural land, If additional overhead transmission lines will be installed,measures <br /> to minimize impacts to birds should be implemented. These can include increasing line visibility, <br /> insulating wires to cover exposed connections and increasing the distance between wires so no <br /> contact with ground or other energized wire can be made. For more information see <br /> http://www.fws.gov/birdsidocuments/poweilines.ndf. <br /> 4. Consider planting native,wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat within the <br /> project boundary. Shade-tolerant plants that are within 12 to 18 inches can be selected for <br /> plantings both underneath and around the solar panels. Pollinator habitat can also be created in <br /> buffer areas outside of the panel region. Further information and free technical guidance from the <br /> NCWRC is available upon request. <br /> 5. If pesticides or chemicals will be used for site maintenance,stormwater runoff from the site <br /> should be funneled to bio-retention areas prior to discharge to streams or wetlands. Pesticides, <br /> fertilizers and other chemicals should not be used in wetland areas or near streams. <br /> 6. Sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior to any land clearing or <br /> construction, The use of biodegradable and wildlife friendly sediment and erosion control <br /> devices is strongly recommended. Silt fencing,fiber rolls and/or other products should have <br /> loose-weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the <br /> vertical and horizontal twines. Silt fencing or similar materials that have been reinforced with <br /> plastic or metal mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife <br /> species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources <br /> including destruction of spawning habitat,suffocation of eggs and clogging of gills. <br /> 7, Develop a plan that identifies the party responsible for decommissioning the facility as well as the <br /> conditions under which decommissioning will occur. In addition,the plan should emphasize that <br /> all equipment must be removed from the site,and the land should be restored to pre-construction <br /> conditions. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If 1 can be of further assistance, <br /> please contact me at(910)409-7350 or ,abriela.garrisan(.ncwildlife.org. <br />