LAC 43:I.5105. General Requirements for Solar Power Generation Facilities

A. A solar power generation facility shall at all times have a designated operator, who shall be authorized by all responsible parties as the person responsible for compliance with all requirements of this Chapter and who acts on behalf of all responsible parties. B. The designated operator of a facility shall register with the department as set forth in Section 5107. C. No person shall begin construction or operate a facility without obtaining a permit issued by the department pursuant to Section 5109, unless the facility is exempt as set forth in Section 5119. A permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall pertain to the implementation of a decommissioning plan and the financial security required by Sections 5113 and 5115. The permit applies to all stages of a facility’s construction and operations; separate permits for each stage are not required. When feasible and upon request, the department may combine the permit application and requirements under this Chapter with other permits and their requirements under this Subpart into a singular permit to streamline regulatory compliance under this Subpart. D. Permits issued under this Chapter may be transferred during the development and operation of the facility. The designated operator shall notify the department in writing within 60 days after transferring the permit.