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Enforcement Order EPD-WP-9428

Facility Sonny Solar, LLC
County Elbert County
Cause of Order Failed to properly design, install, and maintain BMPs; storm water discharges emanating due to improper BMP management; failed to obtain a stream buffer variance prior to conducting land disturbing activity within the 25 foot buffer
Requirements of Order Have permanent and/or temporary stabilization for the Facility; develop and submit to the GSWCC a partially modified ESCP; implement actions stated in letter dated 6/23/2023; conduct a 7 day inspection and acquire the Seven Day Inspection Letter; remove temporary sediment basins through a phased approach while maintaining perimeter BMPs; submit an assessment from a third-party consultant regarding any remaining sediment to be removed or stabilized; provide a stream buffer restoration plan
Settlement Amount $80,069.00
Legal Authority Erosion and Sedimentation Act
Date Executed 20‑Sep‑2023
Publication Date For Executed Order 25‑Sep‑2023
File Attachments None