1. 1. Decommissioning the facility includes:

1. a. Dismantling and removal of all panel racking, photovoltaic modules, supports, anchors, towers, fencing, overhead cables, inverters, transformers, substations, and other equipment;

2. b. Removal of underground cables to a depth of twenty-four inches [60.96 centimeters];

3. c. Removal of pilings and anchors, foundations, buildings, and ancillary equipment to a depth of four feet [121.92 centimeters].

4. d. Site restoration and reclamation to the approximate original topography that existed prior to construction of the facility with topsoil respread over the disturbed areas at a depth similar to that in existence prior to the disturbance; and

5. e. Grading and restoring topsoil of areas disturbed by the facility, and reseeding according to natural resource conservation service recommendations.

2. 2. The commission may waive a decommissioning requirement upon receipt of a request signed by the applicable landowner and finding good cause that the requirement be waived.

History: Effective July 1, 2020.