R657-75-3. Wildlife Consultation Procedure

(1) Pursuant to Sections 54-17-1201 and 54-17-1203, the owner or operator of a utility scale renewable energy project shall consult with the division regarding potential impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitat. (2) To initiate a wildlife consultation, the owner or operator must submit a complete consultation request through an electronic form provided by the division. (3) A complete consultation request shall include location, layout, timeline, any wildlife surveys that have been completed, project design features that are being considered to reduce impacts to wildlife, and a Wildlife Habitat Analysis Tool report for the project. (4) The division will provide notice to the owner or operator via email that a complete consultation request has been received. (5) The 30 day consultation period begins once a complete consultation request is received by the division. (6) The owner or operator must meet with the division within 14 days of submitting a complete consultation request. (7) After the owner or operator meets with the division, the division will provide proof of consultation to the owner or operator via email within 30 days of the initiation of the consultation process.