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U.S. Virgin Islands DPNR Major Coastal Zone Management Permit Application– Tier 1 For a Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage (Phase 1) Parcel No. 3B & 2 Fortuna Estate Fortuna, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands HTA Project No. 23.141001.00 October 2025 Applicant: STF Solar, LLC A VIelectron, LLC Company Table of Contents 1. Form L&WD-2 - Major Coastal Zone Management Permit Application 2. Form L&WD-3 - Zoning Requirements 3. Form L&WD-4 - Major Project Summary Data 4. Form L&WD-5 - Proof of Legal Interest 5. Form L&WD-6 - Income Tax Clearance Letter 6. Form L&WD-7 - Corporations and Associates 7. Form L&WD-8 - NFIP Flood Zone Designation 8. Approved Permit Letter Request for Partial Clearing 9. Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) Narrative 10. Attachment A –Deed / STF Solar, LLC – Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC Documentation 11. Attachment B – Property Tax Clearance Letter 12. Attachment C – NOI and Construction SWPPP 13. Attachment D – Flora & Fauna Study 14. Attachment E – Marine Study 15. Attachment F – Glint & Glare Study 16. Attachment G – Driveway Permit Application and Plans 17. Attachment H – Site and Erosion Control Plans 18. Attachment I – Required Maps and Plans a. FEMA Firm Map b. NRCS Soil Survey Map 19. Attachment J – Hydrology Report L&WD Forms GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-2 PERMIT APPLICATION Date Received:____________ Date Declared Complete:___________ Permit No.__________ Application is hereby made for a Earth Change/Coastal Zone Permit 1. Name, mailing address and telephone number of applicant. 2. Name, title, mailing address and telephone number of owner of property and of developer. Owner Developer _________________________________ ______________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________ 3. Location of activity. Plot No. ______________________________________________ Estate _________________________________ Island ___________________________ 4. Zoning District ___________________________________________________________ 5. Name, mailing address and telephone number of project designer. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Name, mailing address and telephone number of principal earthwork contractor. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Summary of proposed activity. Include all incidental improvements such as utilities, roads, etc. (Use additional sheets if necessary). ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7a. State type of Land Uses as specified in the VI Zoning Law, which are applied for e.g., restaurant, hotel, single dwelling, etc. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ STF Solar, LLC - Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC 1-508-965-8637 Seaview, Inc. - Lindberg Bay (3B) / William Dowling Jr. (Trustee) (2) 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 N/A STF Solar, LLC - Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC c/o Christian Loranger 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146 St. John, U.S.V.I. 00830 1-508-965-8637 104901013400 and 104404046300 Fortuna Saint Thomas Residential Zone (R-1) Holye Tanner & Associates, Inc. - 603-431-2520 183 International Drive, Suite 200, Portsmouth, NH 03801 The proposed solar energy facility activities will involve: land clearing; additional site work such as gravel access road and installation stepping; general labor and medium voltage electrical contractor with various components consisting of racks, panels, inverters, ac combiners, transformers and all medium voltage gear. Estate Fortuna is within Residential - Low Density Zone R-1 which permits the use of electrical substations as subject to conditions set forth in Sections 231 and 232 of the VI Zoning Law. c/o Christian Loranger 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146 St. John, U.S.V.I. 830 FORM L&WD-2/PERMIT APPLICATION CONT’D 8. Date activity is proposed to start _______________, be completed_________________ 9. Classification of minor or major permit. Check one: ( ) Minor Permit Application ( ) Major Permit Application State below which criterion applies in making above check. __________________________________________________________________ 10. Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize the activities described herein. I agree to provide any additional information/data that may be necessary to provide reasonable assurance or evidence to show that the proposed project will comply with the applicable territorial water quality standard or other environmental protection standards both during construction and after the project is completed. I also agree to provide entry to the project site for inspectors from the environmental protection agencies for the purpose of making inspections regarding this application, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information provided herein, is true, complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities. Signature of Applicant or Agent Date ________________________________ ____________ Signature of Owner (Where Applicant or Agent is not Owner) __________________________________ ____________ ———————————————————————————————————————— FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Inspector Record Date Inspected:______________ ( )Permit Approved ( )Permit Disapproved Inspector’s Remarks:____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ _________________ Inspector Date ________________________________________________ _________________ Commissioner, Planning & Natural Resources Date 10/22/2025 1/1/2026 7/1/2026 ✔ Public Hearing, Environmental Assessment Report and a Pre-Application Meeting are required for this project GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-3 ZONING REQUIREMENTS TABLE The following table shall be completed by the applicant with entries as appropriate for the zoning district in which the activity is taking place. Not all the requirements will necessarily apply to a particular zone. Consult the Zoning Law. For your guidance also consult the zoning Requirement Matrix attached to the application forms, i.e., for a R-2 zone only items 1 through 11 will apply. Applicants Name:_______________________ Signature:______________________Date: _______ Location of Activity-Plot No._______________Estate ______________________Island_________ Zoning District:__________________________________________________________________ 1. Proposed use (residential etc.)_________________________________________________ 2. Accessory use if any _______________________________________________________ 3. Number of on site parking spaces Existing_______________proposed__________________ 4. Area of lot, (sq. ft. or acreage)________________________________________________ 5. Area covered by proposed and existing buildings, (sq. ft.) _______________________________________________________________________ 6. Setback of building from street property line, (ft.) _______________________________________________________________________ 7. Side yard setback ft)________________________________________________________ 8. Rear yard setback (ft) ______________________________________________________ 9. Height of building (ft. or stories depending on zone) _________________________________ 10. Proposed:________________________________________________________________ 11. Lot width at street line (ft.) ___________________________________________________ 12. Area of usable open space (sq. ft. and (%) of lot ___________________________________ 13. Persons per acre ratio ______________________________________________________ 14. Floor area ratio ___________________________________________________________ 15. Number of onsite parking and loading spaces ______________________________________ 16. Building setback (yards 11, W-2 only)___________________________________________ ————————————————————————————————————————— FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Inspector:__________________________ Date:________________ Permit No.______________ 104901013400 104404046300 STF Solar, LLC Christian Loranger Fortuna Staint Thomas Residential Zone (R-1) Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems - Electrical substations N/A N/A N/A total 9,173,736 sq. ft. (210.6 acres) - includes lot 2 & 3B N/A - no existing or proposed buildings N/A - no proposed building N/A N/A N/A - no proposed building (panels set min. 24" above ground) Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage N/A - no residential lots proposed N/A N/A N/A N/A GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-4 MAJOR PROJECT SUMMARY DATA Section I. Applicant 1. Name, address and telephone number of applicant. __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. Name, address and telephone number of owner of Property and of developer. __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Section II. Summary of Proposed Development 3. Describe the proposed development ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Section III. Description of Proposed Development 4. Name of development_______________________________________________________ 5. Plot No. _________________________________________________________________ 6. Zoning District:____________________________________________________________ 7. PWD Map No. 8. Proposed use (residential, etc. as listed in Zoning Law):______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 9. Accessory use if any________________________________________________________ STF Solar, LLC - Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC (Applicants and Developers) 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146 St. John, U.S.V.I. 00830 1-508-965-8637 Seaview, Inc. - Lindberg Bay (3B) / Williamn Dowling Jr. (Trustee) (2) 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 N/A The proposed development is a solar energy facility with battery storage anticipated to generate clean energy to the Water and Power Authority (WAPA) grid while intended to work within the existing grades and outside the flood zone to minimize the impacts on the surrounding land. Appropriate screening, stormwater and erosion control measures will be implemented to limit visibility from surrounding properties and ensure all impervious cover is addressed, if applicable. Fortuna Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage 104901013400 and 104404046300 Residential Zone (R-1) Estate Fortuna is within Residential - Low Density Zone R-1 which permits the use of electrical substations as subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 231 and 232 of the VI Zoning Law. N/A FORM L&WD-4 MAJOR PROJECT SUMMARY DATA Cont’d 10. Area of Lot(s) (acreage) _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 11. Area covered by existing buildings (sq. ft.) ________________________________________ 12. Area covered by proposed buildings (sq. t.)________________________________________ 13. Floor area total ____________________________________________________________ 14. Floor area ratio (B-1, B-2 zones only) ____________________________________________ 15. Number of buildings_________________________________________________________ 16. Number of units total ________________________________________________________ Person Persons 17. Schedule of units: Efficiencies —————- x 1.5 Unit ————=——————— 1 bedroom —————————x 2 ——————=——————— 2 bedroom —————————x 3 ——————=——————— 3 bedroom —————————x 4 —————————=———— Other ————————— x —————————=———— Total Persons ————————————————————— 18. Number of on site parking and loading spaces ______________________________________ 19. Maximum building height (stories/ft) _____________________________________________ 20. Adjoining property land use(s)__________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 21. Setback of building from street property line (ft)_____________________________________ 22. Sideyard setback (ft)________________________________________________________ 23. Rear yard setback (ft) _______________________________________________________ 24. Density (person/acre)________________________________________________________ 25. Area of usable open space (sq. ft. % of lot)________________________________________ The Total acreage of the Fortuna Estate site is approximately 210.6 acres; where lot 3B and 2 are approximately 83.4 acres and 127.2 acres, respectively. N/A - no existing buildings N/A - no proposed building(s) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - no proposed building (panels set min. 24" above ground) The majority of adjoining properties of Fortuna 3B & 2, Fortuna Estate have a land use designation of Low Density (District 2), while some properties to the north have a land use designation of Moderate Density (District 3) and to the east a land use designation of Conservation (District 1). N/A N/A N/A N/A FORM L&WD-4 MAJOR PROJECT SUMMARY DATA Cont’d Section IV. Comments 26. Proposed Potable Water Supply (method & quality estimate gal/day) _____________________________________________________________________________ 27. Proposed Sewage Treatment (method & quality estimate gal/day) _____________________________________________________________________________ 28. Proposed Solid Waste Disposal (method & quality estimate lbs/day) _____________________________________________________________________________ 29. Proposed Electrical Supply (method & demand estimate KWH for single & 3 phase) _____________________________________________________________________________ 30. Air Conditioning (method & demand estimate (KWH) _____________________________________________________________________________ 31. Other Utilities_____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 32. Other___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Section V. 33. Will the development extend onto or adjoin any beach tidelands, submerged lands or public trustlands? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 34. Will the development maintain, enhance or conflict with public access to the shoreline and along the coast? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 35. Will the development protect or provide moderate income housing opportunities? Will it displace moderate income housing? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 36. How will the development affect traffic on the coastal access roads? ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Signature of owner or authorized agent Date N/A N/A N/A The proposed ph 1 solar facility anticipates generating 20.16MWdc which is then inverted to 18MWac (5.2MWac to WAPA Grid and remaining stored in on-site batteries). 3-phase supply with an estimated 36.8 kWh. N/A A connection to the existing WAPA grid will be required to allow the stored energy from the solar facility to fed the grid at a maximum allowed rate per any grid interconnection study performed for the area. The total site (Phase 1 & 2) shall not exceed 20 MWac output/export into the WAPA grid. N/A No. There is no known existing public access to the shoreline or along the coast, however; should any access become known prior to construction the development anticipates to maintain any such access. No residential development is being proposed therefore would protect all existing income housing opportunities. The proposed project should have no adverse affect to traffic on the coastal access roads. No parking is proposed and any trips generated will be from infrequent maintenance vehicles that will park along side the proposed gravel roads. GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-5 PROOF OF LEGAL INTEREST AFFIDAVIT I, being duly sworn depose and say that: Applicant(s)* (or John Doe of Entity Applicant) 1. ____________________________________am/is the (check one) (I or Entity/Applicant)  Record title owner (fee simple)  Lessee  Other (specify) Of the real property described as Parcel No(s) Estate Quarter Island *Applicant(s) is required to provide documentation for legal interest stated above (e.g. deed, lease, etc.) 2. I have the irrevocable approvals, permission, or power of attorney from all other persons with a legal interest in the property to undertake the work proposed in the permit application as more fully set forth in the exhibit (s) attached hereto: Signature Date Signature Date Print Print The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20 by at county (Name or Name/Title of Entity) of . Notary Public My Commission expires Christian Loranger of STF Solar, LLC (Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC) Christian Loranger 104901013400 and 104404046300 Fortuna West End Saint Thomas GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE (SUPPLEMENT TO FORM L&WD-6) Pursuant to Act 5270, as approved by the Governor of the Virgin Islands on July 30, 1987, amending Section 910 (a) (2) and 911 (d) (2) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (Title 12, VI Code, Chapter 21), all applicants for Coastal Zone Management permits are required to present “certification from Bureau of Internal Revenue and Department of Finance” indicating “that the applicant has filed and paid all taxes, penalties and interest, and from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor that the applicants has filled its required annual report or has satisfactorily made agreement to pay the taxes or fill the required reports “12 VIC 910 (a) (2) (C), and “ (2) A coastal zone permit that includes an occupancy or development lease shall only be granted for a particular parcel of filled land for a lease period of not more than 20 years; provided that nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a lessee or permittee from executing a new lease at the end of the 20 year period. Any lease executed at the end of the lease period shall meet the requirements of this Chapter and shall be approved by the Governor and ratified by the Legislature, or in the event the Legislature is not in session, by the Committee on Planning and Environmental Protection. For applicants not required by law to submit an annual report or to satisfactorily make an agreement to pay taxes or file the required reports, a letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and/or the Department of Finance, and/or the Lieutenant Governor’s office so indicating will be required to continue further processing of the application. Accordingly, all Coastal Zone Management permit applications (both minor and major), which are not accompanied by the certificates, as required by Act 5290, or written notification from said agencies indicating waiver or exemption of these requirements will not be accepted by the permitting office, It is the responsibility of each applicant to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Act. GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES -0- VIRGIN ISLANDS BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE (DPNR FORM L&WD-6) APPLICATION FOR TAX FILING AND PAYMENT STATUS REPORT** Date:___________ The applicant identified below hereby requests a letter certifying his or her tax filing and payment status for the purpose of receiving a Coastal Zone Management Permit from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 5270, amending Sections 910 (a)(2) and 911 (d)(2) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (Title 12, Chapter 21, Virgin Islands Code). The applicant authorizes the Bureau of Internal Revenue to disclose any taxpayer information necessary to process this application to the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, who may make such further disclosures as are necessary to carry out the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended. Name:________________________________________________________________________ Business Name:________________________________________________________________ EIN/TIN:______________________________________________________________________ SSN:_________________________________________________________________________ Please Indicate: _______*Corporation Type of Business:___________________ _______*Partnership _______ Individual Please circle forms that you use: 1120, 1120s, _______Other 1065,1040, 941 VI, 722 VI, 720, 720 VI, 720 BVI, 50VI, other (list) Date Business Started:___________________________________________________________ Person Representing Applicant:________________________Position:_____________________ Signature:_____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________ Date:________________________ Telephone Number:__________________________ Reply to: #1A Lockharts Garden, St. Thomas VI 00802 or 4008 Estate Diamond, St. Croix VI 00820 * Partnerships and/or Corporations must list partners/ corporate officers, social security numbers and addresses on a seperate sheet and attach it to this application. 66-1110485 Christian Loranger STF Solar, LLC (Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC) GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE (SUPPLEMENT TO FORM L&WD-6) Pursuant to Act 5270, as approved by the Governor of the Virgin Islands on July 30, 1987, amending Section 910 (a) (2) and 911 (d) (2) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (Title 12, VI Code, Chapter 21), all applicants for Coastal Zone Management permits are required to present “certification from Bureau of Internal Revenue and Department of Finance” indicating “that the applicant has filed and paid all taxes, penalties and interest, and from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor that the applicants has filled its required annual report or has satisfactorily made agreement to pay the taxes or fill the required reports “12 VIC 910 (a) (2) (C), and “ (2) A coastal zone permit that includes an occupancy or development lease shall only be granted for a particular parcel of filled land for a lease period of not more than 20 years; provided that nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a lessee or permittee from executing a new lease at the end of the 20 year period. Any lease executed at the end of the lease period shall meet the requirements of this Chapter and shall be approved by the Governor and ratified by the Legislature, or in the event the Legislature is not in session, by the Committee on Planning and Environmental Protection. For applicants not required by law to submit an annual report or to satisfactorily make an agreement to pay taxes or file the required reports, a letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and/or the Department of Finance, and/or the Lieutenant Governor’s office so indicating will be required to continue further processing of the application. Accordingly, all Coastal Zone Management permit applications (both minor and major), which are not accompanied by the certificates, as required by Act 5290, or written notification from said agencies indicating waiver or exemption of these requirements will not be accepted by the permitting office, It is the responsibility of each applicant to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Act. GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES -0- VIRGIN ISLANDS BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE (DPNR FORM L&WD-6) APPLICATION FOR TAX FILING AND PAYMENT STATUS REPORT** Date:___________ The applicant identified below hereby requests a letter certifying his or her tax filing and payment status for the purpose of receiving a Coastal Zone Management Permit from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 5270, amending Sections 910 (a)(2) and 911 (d)(2) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (Title 12, Chapter 21, Virgin Islands Code). The applicant authorizes the Bureau of Internal Revenue to disclose any taxpayer information necessary to process this application to the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, who may make such further disclosures as are necessary to carry out the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended. Name:________________________________________________________________________ Business Name:________________________________________________________________ EIN/TIN:______________________________________________________________________ SSN:_________________________________________________________________________ Please Indicate: _______*Corporation Type of Business:___________________ _______*Partnership _______ Individual Please circle forms that you use: 1120, 1120s, _______Other 1065,1040, 941 VI, 722 VI, 720, 720 VI, 720 BVI, 50VI, other (list) Date Business Started:___________________________________________________________ Person Representing Applicant:________________________Position:_____________________ Signature:_____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________ Date:________________________ Telephone Number:__________________________ Reply to: #1A Lockharts Garden, St. Thomas VI 00802 or 4008 Estate Diamond, St. Croix VI 00820 * Partnerships and/or Corporations must list partners/ corporate officers, social security numbers and addresses on a seperate sheet and attach it to this application. Christian Loranger STF 2 Solar, LLC (Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC) GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-7 CORPORATION/ASSOCIATION APPLICATION (To be used when a corporation or association is making a Permit Application in Tier l) (Corporation or Association Name) By: ___________________________ (Signature) Title/Position (Print) President or Vice-President or equivalent Print WITNESS: ATTEST: Secretary (or equivalent) Signature Secretary (or equivalent) Print Seal On this day of , 20 . before me the undersigned officer, personally appeared , who acknowledges himself to be the of ; that he executed the foregoing instrument in the capacity above and has the authority to execute this application on behalf of the company. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year above written. ____________________________________________ Include Supporting Documents: 1. Compliance with Act No. 5270 by providing: (a) Tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (b) Property tax clearance letter from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. (c) Corporations and Associations: Certificate of Good Standing or equivalent, organizational documents & Amendments (Articles, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Declarations) (d) Corporate Resolution (or equivalent) authorizing action on behalf of the company. STF Solar, LLC Ph 1 Owner / Developer / Operator Christian Loranger GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-7 CORPORATION/ASSOCIATION APPLICATION (To be used when a corporation or association is making a Permit Application in Tier l) (Corporation or Association Name) By: ___________________________ (Signature) Title/Position (Print) President or Vice-President or equivalent Print WITNESS: ATTEST: Secretary (or equivalent) Signature Secretary (or equivalent) Print Seal On this day of , 20 . before me the undersigned officer, personally appeared , who acknowledges himself to be the of ; that he executed the foregoing instrument in the capacity above and has the authority to execute this application on behalf of the company. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year above written. ____________________________________________ Include Supporting Documents: 1. Compliance with Act No. 5270 by providing: (a) Tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (b) Property tax clearance letter from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. (c) Corporations and Associations: Certificate of Good Standing or equivalent, organizational documents & Amendments (Articles, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Declarations) (d) Corporate Resolution (or equivalent) authorizing action on behalf of the company. STF 2 Solar, LLC Ph 2 Owner / Developer / Operator Christian Loranger Seaview, Inc. - Lindberg Bay (3B) / William Dowling Jr. (Trustee) (2) 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 N/A N/A N/A Hoyle Tanner & Associates, Inc. 104901013400 / 1044040463 Fortuna West End "X" and "VE" This project is a proposed Solar Energy Facility with battery storage intended to be designed so that the limits of construction are outside of the 100-year "VE" flood zone. 25 N/A The proposed Solar Energy Facility intends to work within the existing grades on-site and will be constructed with rows of racks and panels that are nearly entirely previous limiting any adverse effects on existing runoff and erosion into the coast. Approved Permit Letter Request for Partial Clearing Christian Loranger CB Loranger Companies 5000 Estate Enighed, Suite 4a, PMB348 St. John, USVI 00830 Web: www.cbloranger.com October 13, 2023 via email to jp.oriol@dpnr.vi.gov The Honorable Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, Commissioner Department of Planning and Natural Resources 4611 Tutu Mall Park Suite 300, Second Floor St. Thomas, VI 00802 RE: Rem. 2,3-B Fortuna Solar Energy Facility Permit Letter Request Dear Commissioner Oriol: VIElectron, LLC (VIElectron) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA) to construct several Solar Energy Facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands. One of these facilities is planned for the south-western end of St. Thomas at No. 2 & 3B Estate Fortuna, West End Quarter. Both parcels of land cover a combined area of about 200 acres with sections located in both Tier I and Tier II. As a result of feedback received during a DPNR CZM Pre-Application Meeting held on October 5th, 2023, VIElectron recognizes that there may be some significant challenges and hurdles to overcome securing a Major CZM Permit for the Fortuna Site based on its original concept plan. Consequently, the project has been significantly reduced and revised to limit use of the property to only the areas located inland ( Tier II). This will negate the need to apply for a Major Land CZM Permit and require instead a Major Earth Change Permit Application submission. The original conceptual design was to generate about 40 MWdc on an area covering approximately 125 acres. The new conceptual design will reduce power generation to about 20 MWdc utilizing about 50 acres of land. For this project, the intention is to work within the existing grades and outside the limits of any flood zones that may exist on the site to minimize the impacts on the existing properties while installing the solar panel modules, and any associated infrastructure. VIElectron would like to proceed with some critical, preliminary work on the Fortuna Site to include installing fencing around the perimeter of the project area; conducting a Phase I Archeological Study, as well as Topographic and Boundary Surveys. With this objective in mind, VIElectron kindly seeks your approval to allow a partial clearing of the Site using VIELECTRON ST. Thomas. Solar Farms Permit Request transects as per the attached plan shown below. The plan depicts clearing a 15’ swath around the perimeter of the projects for fencing and 15’ wide transects in an east-west direction through the site for proper site investigation. 40’ of vegetation is left between the transects. Thank you for your careful consideration of this request. Your approval and support of this matter will be greatly appreciated and will have a significant impact to the timeline of these projects which are critical to the significant improvement to the electrical power reliability on St. Thomas. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (508) 985 5637. Sincerely, VIElectron LLC Christian B. Loranger Manager PROPOSED 50' CLEARED ACCESS APPROXIMATE PROPERTY LINE PER USVI MAP GEO LIMITS OF CZM TIER 1 PERMIT PER ARCGIS USVI TIER ONE TOTAL AREA TO BE CLEARED (13.66± ACRES) 40' WIDE OF EXISTING VEGETATION TO REMAIN BETWEEN TRANSECTS (TYP) PROPOSED 15' CLEARING ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE SITE TO ALLOW FOR FENCE INSTALLATION (TYP) PROPOSED 15' CLEARED TRANSECT RUNNING EAST-WEST (TYP) PROPOSED MULCH BERM AT BOTTOM OF THE DOWNHILL SLOPE SET 5' OUTSIDE OF CZM TIER 1 LIMITS (TYP) PROPOSED LIMITS OF CLEARING (TYP) 75' BUFFER TO REMAIN 75' BUFFER TO REMAIN LOT 3B LOT 2 PROJECT LOCATION N VIelectron, LLC SITE CLEARING PLAN FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI LOT AREA: (3B) 84± ACRES (2) 120± ACRES CLEARING AREA: 13.66± ACRES OCTOBER 9, 2023 SCALE: 1" = 500' LEGEND CLEARING NOTES: 1. A REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR SHALL CLEARLY MARK THE PROPERTY LINES, CZM TIER 1 LIMITS, OUTER LIMITS OF CLEARING AND CENTERLINE OF EACH TRANSECT PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. 2. TRANSECTS MAY BE FIELD ADJUSTED AROUND OBSTACLES SUCH AS LARGE ROCKS. 3. ALL CLEARING SHALL BE COMPLETED WITH A LOW GROUND PRESSURE SKID STEER OR TRACK EXCAVATOR WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT TO REMOVE AND GRIND THE TREES AND VEGETATION WITHIN 2 INCHES OF THE EXISTING GROUND SURFACE. ALL ROOTS AND STUMPS SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE WITH NO SOIL DISTURBANCES. EXCESS MULCH SHALL BE PLACED IN A BERM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOWNHILL SLOPES AS SHOWN FOR EROSION CONTROL. 4. NO CLEARING OR DISTURBANCES SHALL OCCUR WITHIN THE CZM TIER 1 LIMITS. Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) Narrative SECTION 1.00 – APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant (Phase 1) STF Solar, LLC c/o Christian Loranger 5000 Est Enighed, STE 4A, PMB 146 Saint John, VI 00830 (508) 965-8637 SECTION 2.00 – LOCATION OF PROJECT The overall proposed solar energy facility (“the project”) is located in Tier II (inland) with portions of the site located in Tier I (coastal zone), near the western section of United States Virgin Island St. Thomas, south of Fortuna Road, on two parcels identified as No. 3B and 2 Fortuna (Parcel No. 104901013400 and 104404046300, respectively). Phase 1 of the project is located entirely in Tier II, where phase 2 of the project is anticipated to be constructed within Tier I of the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) line and concurrently with phase 1. SECTION 3.00 – ABSTRACT The existing site, previously used for agricultural use, is vacant and primarily consists of overgrown woods, grass and mixed growth vegetation where stormwater flows downhill in the southern direction of the site towards the coast. The 100-year flood zone “VE” is present and runs along the coastline; however, the proposed project is entirely within zone “X” and does not anticipate affecting any flooding on-site due to the hydrological outfall is the ocean. Please refer to the Existing Conditions Plan as part of Attachment H and FEMA Firm Map as part of Attachment I. Based on a recently performed Flora and Fauna Study (included as Attachment D), there are no known endangered habitats on-site that would be impacted by the proposed project. Based on a recently performed Marine Study (included as Attachment E), there are no known marine life that would be impacted by the proposed project. Based on a Glint & Glare Study (included as Attachment F), the solar system running along the east-west axis produces glare for incoming airfield traffic therefore, the entire system was rotated to 195-degrees along this axis to prevent any visual impairment for pilots. A Cultural Resource Survey will be performed to determine if any historical features on-site will be impacted by the proposed project once the site is cleared enough for site investigation. SECTION 4.00 – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES The proposed project intends to work within the existing grades and outside the limits of the flood zone to minimize the impacts on the surrounding land while installing the solar panel modules, and any associated infrastructure, to connect to the Water and Power Authority (WAPA). The system itself is designed to provide power directly to the local grid throughout the day, while also charging eight (8) on-site battery energy storage systems (BESS), where five (5) are anticipated to be installed in Phase 1 and three (3) in Phase 2. SECTION 5.00 – DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 5.01 – Summary of Proposed Activities The proposed activities for the installation of the project includes; an initial survey and staking the limits of all work, constructing the stabilized construction entrance, installing silt fences and other various perimeter erosion control measures prior to any site clearing and grubbing. On December 1, 2023, a Permit Letter Request was approved allowing for partial clearing of the site for 15’ wide perimeter around the project area for fence installation and 15’ wide transects in the east-west direction for proper site investigation at 40’ intervals between each transect. Currently the site has been cleared according to the approved letter (included as part of this application) and appropriate erosion control measures are already in place. Once additional permits are obtained, the remaining activities for installation will include; the installation of the security fence, construction of the 20’ wide gravel access roads, construction of any stormwater rock berms and other best management practices, installation of the solar racking screws, construction of the solar racking system and installation of the solar panels, then the installation of all conduit runs and electrical equipment. The project area should be seeded in any disturbed areas that appear bare after construction. 5.02 – Purpose of Project The proposed project intends to generate clean energy for WAPA and ultimately to the residences of the Virgin Islands. The batteries systems will provide power to the grid during nighttime hours or cloudy days with lower solar field output for a more consistent power supply. 5.03 – Presence and Location of Any Critical Area(s) During the current clearing construction activities granted from the approved Permit Letter Request, it has been made evident two (2) ghuts exist on-site. Although the ridges of the ghuts are visually well defined for the working crews, the ghuts are currently being surveyed on an accelerated schedule to obtain an updated terrestrial survey to provide a 25-foot buffer on each side of the ghut. No construction will occur within the buffers. The site, particularly in the northern region, contains steep slopes and several drop-offs. There are no wetlands present on-site. 5.04 – Proposed Method of Construction The clearing and grubbing for the site has been, and will continue to be, completed with a low ground pressure skid steer or track excavator with a mulching attachment to remove and grind the trees and vegetation withing 2-inches of the existing ground surface to preserve all topsoil and allow existing roots to remain. The majority of the mulch is left in place, while any excess mulch is placed in a perimeter berm along the downhill slopes toward the coast. The proposed racking system is supported on 2.375-inch diameter ground screws that are installed into the ground setting the lower end of the panels approximately 24-inches above ground. The proposed technology utilizes First Solar Series-6 465W solar panel modules set at a 20-degree tilt. Each panel is placed within a galvanized ground mounted racking system, custom made specifically for the USVI to withstand 180 mph wind speeds, installed in rows running in the east-west direction rotated 195-degrees (southwest facing), where each row is spaced to provide five (5) feet of clearance between adjacent solar panels. At the end of each row, all power lines used to operate the solar panels will be distributed above ground to connect to the equipment pads where the low-voltage wires will run through a Class 2 Circuit (CAV) system and the high-voltage wires will run through conduits on concrete pads. For installation of the solar panels and associated racking system within the steep slopes of the site, cut ins and steps may need to be constructed for access. No proposed water, sewer, lighting or stormwater infrastructure (i.e. inlets, manholes, etc.) as part of this project. 5.05 – Provisions to Limit Site Disturbance The on-going clearing and mulching of the site, cutting all trees and vegetation within 2-inches of the existing ground, allows all roots and stumps to remain in place creating no soil disturbance and preserving all topsoil and maintaining ground stabilization. No potable water, sewer or stormwater infrastructure (i.e. inlets, manholes, infiltration basins) are proposed therefore no excavation is required. All electrical runs, both low- and high-voltage, will be distributed above ground on concrete pads eliminating the need for excavation therefore minimizing any earth disturbance. Cut ins and steps along the steep slopes will be constructed only on an as needed basis to install the solar system to reduce the overall ground disturbance of the site. 5.06 – Erosion and Sedimentation Controls The project proposes erosion and sedimentation controls to ensure the site’s disturbance material is contained on-site that includes, but are not limited to, site fencing, mulch-in-place and perimeter berms, temporary and permanent rock berms, and natural spray tack adhesives for necessary stepping access paths, as needed, for installation requirements on steep slopes. 5.07 – Construction Activities and Erosion Control Implementation Methods The current construction activities of partially clearing the site have implemented erosion control methods including mulch-in-place, mulch berms, and silt fencing. These methods have proven to be very effective construction means and methods on site and will continue to be used throughout the duration of construction for the project. Construction and installation of the ground screws and racking system within the steep slopes on-site will have additional erosion control methods implemented where cut ins and steps may be required. Silt fencing and natural spray tack adhesives should be used, as needed, for sections of the cuts and/or steps that appear to fail on-site during construction activities. Temporary rock berms may be necessary in areas that form stormwater flow paths due to construction activities, especially during heavy rains. Permanent rock berms will be installed within the project area at locations that demonstrate forming flow paths to prevent future stormwater erosion. Please refer to the Hydrology Report as part of Attachment J. 5.08 – Maintenance of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures The contractor will be responsible for implementing all erosion and sediment control devices needed to stabilize the project area during construction with both temporary and permanent measures to prevent excess runoff, due to construction, to the on-site ghuts and/or off-site to the coast. All temporary stabilization measures will be removed after the site has been stabilized and/or construction is complete. Erosion control measures are to be inspected weekly and after every heavy rainfalls within 24 hours. 5.09 – Method of Sewage Disposal The proposed project does not include any residential or office spaces producing sewage waste and therefore methods of disposal is not applicable. 5.10 – Drawings and Plans Please refer to Construction Plans as part of Attachment H. 5.11 – Proposed New Development Work Plan Please refer to Construction Plans as part of Attachment H. Attachment A – Lease Agreement / STF Solar, LLC – Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC Documentation Attachment B – Property Tax Clearance Letter Attachment C – NOI and Construction SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna i Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) For Construction Activities At: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage Parcel No. Fortuna 2&3B of Estate Fortuna, West End Quarter, St. Thomas, VI 00802 SWPPP Prepared For: STF Solar, LLC Subsidiary of VIELECTRON, LLC c/o Christian Loranger 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146, St. John, U.S.V.I. 00830 Phone: 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com SWPPP Prepared By: Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. 95 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 603-431-2520 SWPPP Preparation Date: 10/15/2025 Estimated Project Dates: 11/01/2025 – 7/01/2026 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna ii Contents SECTION 1: CONTACT INFORMATION/RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ................................................. 1 1.1 Operator(s) / Subcontractor(s) ................................................................................. 1 1.2 Stormwater Team ....................................................................................................... 2 SECTION 2: SITE EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING ................................................ 4 2.1 Project/Site Information ............................................................................................. 4 2.2 Discharge Information ............................................................................................... 4 2.3 Nature of the Construction Activities ........................................................................ 5 2.4 Sequence and Estimated Dates of Construction Activities .................................... 6 2.5 Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges .................................................................. 6 2.6 Site Maps ..................................................................................................................... 7 SECTION 3: DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ...... 7 3.1 Endangered Species Protection ............................................................................... 7 3.2 Historic Property Screening Process ........................................................................ 11 3.3 Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control Requirements ............. 12 SECTION 4: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS .................................................................. 13 4.1 Natural Buffers or Equivalent Sediment Controls ................................................... 13 4.2 Perimeter Controls .................................................................................................... 13 4.3 Sediment Track-Out ................................................................................................. 13 4.4 Stockpiled Sediment or Soil ..................................................................................... 13 4.5 Minimize Dust ............................................................................................................ 14 4.6 Minimize Steep Slope Disturbances ........................................................................ 14 4.7 Topsoil ........................................................................................................................ 15 4.8 Soil Compaction ....................................................................................................... 15 4.9 Storm Drain Inlets ...................................................................................................... 15 4.10 Constructed Site Drainage Feature ........................................................................ 15 4.11 Sediment Basins ........................................................................................................ 15 4.12 Chemical Treatment ................................................................................................ 15 4.13 Dewatering Practices .............................................................................................. 15 4.14 Other Stormwater Controls ...................................................................................... 15 4.15 Site Stabilization ........................................................................................................ 16 SECTION 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION STANDARDS ................................................................. 17 5.1 Potential Sources of Pollution .................................................................................. 17 5.2 Spill Prevention and Response ................................................................................ 18 5.3 Fueling and Maintenance of Equipment or Vehicles ........................................... 18 5.4 Washing of Equipment and Vehicles ..................................................................... 18 5.5 Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Building Products, Materials, and Wastes ... 18 5.6 Washing of Applicators and Containers used for Paint, Concrete or Other Materials .................................................................................................................................. 19 5.7 Fertilizers .................................................................................................................... 19 5.8 Other Pollution Prevention Practices ...................................................................... 19 SECTION 6: INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CORRECTIVE ACTION ................................. 20 6.1 Inspection Personnel and Procedures .................................................................... 20 6.2 Corrective Action ..................................................................................................... 21 6.3 Delegation of Authority ........................................................................................... 22 SECTION 7: TURBIDITY BENCHMARK MONITORING FROM DEWATERING DISCHARGES ....... 23 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna iii SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION ................................................................... 23 SWPPP APPENDICES ................................................................................................................. 24 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 1 SECTION 1: CONTACT INFORMATION/RESPONSIBLE PARTIES 1.1 Operator(s) / Subcontractor(s) Operator(s): STF Solar, LLC Subsidiary of VIELECTRON, LLC Christian Loranger 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146 St. John, U.S.V.I 00830 Phone 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com Area of Control: Entire Site Emergency 24-Hour Contact: VIELECTRON, LLC Christian Loranger Phone 508-965-8637 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 2 1.2 Stormwater Team Stormwater Team Name and/or Position, and Contact Responsibilities I Have Completed Training Required by VI CGP Part 6 I Have Read the CGP and Understand the Applicable Requirements Christian Loranger STF SOLAR, LLC Owner 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com Developer ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes Date: Christian Loranger VIELECTRON, LLC Operator 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com Operator; Inspections of stormwater controls ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes Date: Hoyle Tanner & Associates Engineer 603-431-2520 SWPPP Development ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes Date: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 3 Stormwater Team Members Who Conduct Inspections Pursuant to CGP Part 4 Name and/or Position and Contact Training(s) Received Date Training(s) Completed If Training is a Non-EPA Training, confirm that it Satisfies the Minimum Elements of VI CGP Part 6 Christian Loranger STF Solar, LLC Subsidiary of VIELECTRON Operator 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com Insert Title of Training Received Date: Click here to enter a date. ☐ Principles and practices of erosion and sediment control and pollution prevention practices at construction sites ☐ Proper installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls and pollution prevention practices used at construction sites ☐ Performance of inspections, including the proper completion of required reports and documentation, consistent with the requirements of Part 4 See Appendix I for required Training Documentation. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 4 SECTION 2: SITE EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING 2.1 Project/Site Information Project Name and Address Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna Parcel No. Fortuna 2&3B of Estate Fortuna, West End Quarter, St. Thomas, VI 00802 Project Latitude/Longitude Latitude: 18.3478º N (decimal degrees) Longitude: - 65.0086 º W (decimal degrees) Latitude/longitude data source: ☐ Map ☐ GPS ☒ Other (please specify): Google Earth Horizontal Reference Datum: ☐ NAD 27 ☐ NAD 83 ☒ WGS 84 Additional Site Information Is your site located on Indian country lands, or on a property of religious or cultural significance to an Indian Tribe? ☐ Yes ☒ No 2.2 Discharge Information Does your project/site discharge stormwater into a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)? Are there any waters of the U.S. within 50 feet of your project’s earth disturbances? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Yes ☒ No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 5 For each point of discharge, provide a point of discharge ID (a unique 3-digit ID, e.g., 001, 002), the name of the first receiving water that receives stormwater directly from the point of discharge and/or from the MS4 that the point of discharge discharges to, and the following receiving water information, if applicable: Point of Discharge ID Name of receiving water that receives stormwater discharge: Is the receiving water impaired (on the CWA 303(d) list)? If yes, list the pollutants that are causing the impairment: Has a TMDL been completed for this receiving waterbody? If yes, list TMDL Name and ID: Pollutant(s) for which there is a TMDL: Is this receiving water designated as a Tier 2, Tier 2.5, or Tier 3 water? If yes, specify which Tier (2, 2.5, or 3)? 001 Unidentified Water – 800041871 ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Yes ☒ No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 5 2.3 Nature of the Construction Activities General Description of Project Installation of a solar farm at Fortuna 2&3B, West End Quarter, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The parcel is roughly 204 acres and undeveloped. Approximately 44 acres (within tier II) will be used for the installation of Phase 1 of the proposed solar farm designed to generate approximately 20 MW of power; the remaining project area is within tier I for the installation of Phase 2 of the proposed solar farm designed to generate approximately 24 MW of power. Both phases are anticipated to be constructed concurrently. The site is currently being cleared where mulched vegetation is being mulched-in-place. The project consists of the installation of ground screws for the solar racking units where panels will be held. Installation of electrical equipment and conduits will be installed in concrete pads above ground, and access to the site will be through a gravel access drive. No grading is proposed on-site. Business days and hours for the project: 6am-7pm Daily Size of Construction Site Size of Property 204 +/- Acres Total Area Expected to be Disturbed by Construction Activities 150 +/- Acres Maximum Area Expected to be Disturbed at Any One Time, Including On-site and Off-site Construction Support Areas 150 +/- Acres Type of Construction Site (check all that apply): ☐ Single-Family Residential ☐ Multi-Family Residential ☐ Commercial ☐ Industrial ☐ Institutional ☐ Highway or Road ☐ Utility ☒ Other __Solar Energy Facility_________ Will you be discharging dewatering water from your site? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, will you be discharging dewatering water from a current or former Federal or State remediation site? ☐ Yes ☒ No Pollutant-Generating Activities List and describe all pollutant-generating activities and indicate for each activity the associated pollutants or pollutant constituents that could be discharged in stormwater from your construction site. Take into account where potential spills and leaks could occur that contribute pollutants to stormwater discharges, and any known hazardous or toxic substances, such as PCBs and asbestos, that will be disturbed during construction. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 6 Pollutant-Generating Activity (e.g., paving operations; concrete, paint, and stucco washout and waste disposal; solid waste storage and disposal; and dewatering operations) Pollutants or Pollutant Constituents (e.g., sediment, fertilizers, pesticides, paints, caulks, sealants, fluorescent light ballasts, contaminated substrates, solvents, fuels) Demolition/Clearing Sediment, debris Use of heavy equipment Oil and grease Landscaping activities Fertilizers, Nutrients Natural spray tack adhesive (Erosion Control) Sealants, Solvents 2.4 Sequence and Estimated Dates of Construction Activities Phase I Phase 1 Estimated Start Date of Construction Activities for this Phase 11/1/2025 Estimated End Date of Construction Activities for this Phase 7/1/2026 Estimated Date(s) of Application of Stabilization Measures for Areas of the Site Required to be Stabilized 12/1/2025 Estimated Date(s) when Stormwater Controls will be Removed 7/1/2026 2.5 Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges List of Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges Present at the Site Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharge Will or May Occur at Your Site? Discharges from emergency fire-fighting activities ☐ Yes ☒ No Fire hydrant flushings ☐ Yes ☒ No Landscape irrigation ☐ Yes ☒ No Water used to wash vehicles and equipment ☐ Yes ☒ No Water used to control dust ☒ Yes ☐ No Potable water including uncontaminated water line flushings ☐ Yes ☒ No External building washdown (soaps/solvents are not used and external surfaces do not contain hazardous substances) ☐ Yes ☒ No Pavement wash waters ☐ Yes ☒ No Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate ☐ Yes ☒ No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 7 Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharge Will or May Occur at Your Site? Uncontaminated, non-turbid discharges of ground water or spring water ☐ Yes ☒ No Foundation or footing drains ☐ Yes ☒ No Uncontaminated construction dewatering water ☐ Yes ☒ No 2.6 Site Maps See Appendix A of this SWPPP for Site Map SECTION 3: DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Endangered Species Protection Eligibility Criterion Following the process outlined in Appendix C of the VI CGP, under which criterion are you eligible for coverage under this permit? ☒ Criterion A: No ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in action area. Using the process outlined in Appendix C of the VI CGP, you certify that ESA-listed species and designated critical habitat(s) under the jurisdiction of the USFWS or NMFS are not likely to occur in your site’s “action area” as defined in Appendix A of the VI CGP. Please Note: NMFS’ jurisdiction includes ESA-listed marine and estuarine species that spawn in inland rivers. ☐ Check to confirm you have provided documentation in your SWPPP as required by VI CGP Appendix C (Note: reliance on State resources is not acceptable; see VI CGP Appendix C). Documentation: The Flora & Fauna Study and Marine Study prepared by Amber Packard, MSc from the University of Virgin Islands (UVI) Marine Science Center concluded that no threatened or endangered species were observed within the development area. A copy of each study is included in this Coastal Zone Management Permit Application. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 8 Eligibility Criterion Following the process outlined in Appendix C of the VI CGP, under which criterion are you eligible for coverage under this permit? ☐ Criterion B: Eligibility requirements met by another operator under the 2012 VI CGP. The construction site’s discharges and discharge-related activities were already addressed in another operator’s valid certification of eligibility for your “action area” under eligibility Criterion A, C, D, E, or F of the 2012 VI CGP and you have confirmed that no additional ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat under the jurisdiction of USFWS and/or NMFS not considered in the that certification may be present or located in the “action area.” To certify your eligibility under this criterion, there must be no lapse of TPDES permit coverage in the other VI CGP operator’s certification. By certifying eligibility under this criterion, you agree to comply with any conditions upon which the other VI CGP operator's certification was based. You must include in your NOI the TPDES ID from the other 2012 VI CGP operator’s notification of authorization under this permit and list any measures that you must comply with. If your certification is based on another 2012 VI CGP operator’s certification under criterion C, you must provide EPA with the relevant supporting information required of existing dischargers in Criterion C. ☐ Check to confirm you have provided documentation in your SWPPP as required by VI CGP Appendix C. Documentation: Insert Text Here ☐ Criterion C: Discharges not likely to result in any short- or long-term adverse effects to ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat. ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat(s) under the jurisdiction of the USFWS and/or NMFS are likely to occur in or near your site’s “action area,” and you certify to EPA that your site’s discharges and discharge-related activities are not likely to result in any short- or long- term adverse effects to ESA-listed threatened or endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. This certification may include consideration of any stormwater controls and/or management practices you will adopt to ensure that your discharges and discharge-related activities are not likely to result in any short- or long-term adverse effects to ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat. To certify your eligibility under this criterion, indicate 1) the ESA-listed species and/or designated habitat located in your “action area” using the process outlined in Appendix C of this permit; 2) the distance between the site and the listed species and/or designated critical habitat in the action area (in miles); and 3) a rationale describing specifically how short- or long-term adverse effects to ESA-listed species will be avoided from the discharges and discharge- related activities. (Note: You must include a copy of your site map from your SWPPP showing the upland and in-water extent of your “action area” with your NOI.) ☐ Check to confirm you have provided documentation in your SWPPP as required by VI CGP Appendix C. Documentation: Insert Text Here Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 9 Eligibility Criterion Following the process outlined in Appendix C of the VI CGP, under which criterion are you eligible for coverage under this permit? ☐ Criterion D: Coordination with USFWS and/or NMFS has successfully concluded. Coordination between you and the USFWS and/or NMFS has concluded. The coordination must have addressed the effects of your site’s discharges and discharge- related activities on ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat under the jurisdiction of USFWS and/or NMFS, and resulted in a written confirmation from USFWS and/or NMFS that the effects of your site’s discharges and discharge-related activities are not likely to result in any short- or long-term adverse effects. By certifying eligibility under this criterion, you agree to comply with any conditions you must meet for your site’s discharges and discharge-related activities to not likely result in any short- or long- term adverse effects. You must include copies of the correspondence with the participating agencies in your SWPPP and this NOI. ☐ Check to confirm you have provided documentation in your SWPPP as required by VI CGP Appendix C. Documentation: Insert Text Here Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 10 Eligibility Criterion Following the process outlined in Appendix C of the VI CGP, under which criterion are you eligible for coverage under this permit? ☐ Criterion E: ESA Section 7 consultation has successfully concluded. Consultation between a Federal agency and the USFWS and/or NMFS under section 7 of the ESA has concluded. Consultations can be either formal or informal, and would have occurred only as a result of a separate Federal action (e.g., during application for an individual wastewater discharge permit or the issuance of a wetlands dredge and fill permit), and the consultation must have addressed the effects of your construction activity’s discharges and discharge-related activities on all ESA-listed threatened or endangered species and all designated critical habitat under the jurisdiction of each Service, as appropriate, in your action area. The result of this consultation must be either: i. A biological opinion currently in effect that determined that the action in question (taking into account the effects of your facility’s discharges and discharge-related activities) is likely to adversely affect, but is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. The biological opinion must have included the effects of your facility’s discharges and discharge-related activities on all the listed species and designated critical habitat in your action area under the jurisdiction of each Service, as appropriate. To be eligible under (i), any reasonable and prudent measures specified in the incidental take statement must be implemented; ii. Written concurrence (e.g., letter of concurrence) from the applicable Service(s) with a determination that your facility’s discharges and discharge-related activities are not likely to adversely affect ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat. The concurrence letter must have included the effects of your facility’s discharges and discharge-related activities on all the ESA-listed species and/or designated critical habitat on your species list(s) acquired from USFWS and/or NMFS as part of this worksheet. The consultation does not warrant reinitiation under 50 CFR §402.16; or, if reinitiation of consultation is required (e.g., due to a new species listing, critical habitat designation, or new information), the Federal action agency has reinitiated the consultation and the result of the consultation is consistent with the statements above. (Note: you must include any reinitiation documentation from the Services or consulting Federal agency with your NOI.) - ☐ Check to confirm you have provided documentation in your SWPPP as required by VI CGP Appendix C. Documentation: Insert Text Here Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 11 Eligibility Criterion Following the process outlined in Appendix C of the VI CGP, under which criterion are you eligible for coverage under this permit? ☐ Criterion F: Issuance of section 10 permit. Potential take is authorized through the issuance of a permit under section 10 of the ESA by the USFWS and/or NMFS, and this authorization addresses the effects of the site’s discharges and discharge-related activities on ESA-listed species and designated critical habitat. You must include copies of the correspondence between yourself and the participating agencies in your SWPPP and your NOI. ☐ Check to confirm you have provided documentation in your SWPPP as required by VI CGP Appendix C. Documentation: Insert Text Here 3.2 Historic Property Screening Process Appendix D, Step 1 Do you plan on installing any stormwater controls that require subsurface earth disturbance, including, but not limited to, any of the following stormwater controls at your site? No subsurface earth disturbance of any stormwater controls is proposed for this project. Due to all stormwater runoff discharging into the coast and downstream flooding not being a concern, stormwater retention/detention via an infiltration basin is not proposed. Temporary mulch berms have been installed on-site at the bottom of all downhill slopes for the area that has been partially cleared per an approved Permit Letter Request received in 2023. For the remaining brush and vegetation to be cleared, temporary mulch berms will be installed in a similar way. Permanent rock berms are proposed in locations within the project area, outside the two on-site ghuts to be field verified, that experience concentrated flow to account for any additional runoff rates and erosion. A copy of the Erosion Control Plan and Grading Plan are included in this Coastal Zone Management Permit Application. Appendix D, Step 2 If you answered yes in Step 1, have prior professional cultural resource surveys or other evaluations determined that historic properties do not exist, or have prior disturbances at the site have precluded the existence of historic properties? ☐ YES ☐ NO ▪ If yes, no further documentation is required for Section 3.2 of the Template, and you may provide the prior documentation in your SWPPP. ▪ If no, proceed to Appendix D, Step 3. Appendix D, Step 3 If you answered no in Step 2, have you determined that your installation of subsurface earth- disturbing stormwater controls will have no effect on historic properties? ☐ YES ☐ NO Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 12 ▪ If yes, provide documentation of the basis for your determination. ▪ If no, proceed to Appendix D, Step 4. Appendix D, Steps 4 and 5 If you answered no in Step 3, did the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), or other Tribal representative (whichever applies) respond to you within 15 calendar days to indicate their views as to the likelihood that historic properties are potentially present on your site and may be impacted by the installation of stormwater controls that require subsurface earth disturbance? ☐ YES ☐ NO ▪ If yes, describe the nature of their response: ☐ Written indication that no historic properties will be affected by the installation of stormwater controls. ☐ Written indication that adverse effects to historic properties from the installation of stormwater controls can be mitigated by agreed upon actions. ☐ No agreement has been reached regarding measures to mitigate effects to historic properties from the installation of stormwater controls. ☐ Other: ▪ If no, no further documentation is required for Section 3.2 of the Template. 3.3 Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control Requirements Do you plan to install any of the following controls? Check all that apply below. No. ☐ Infiltration trenches (if stormwater is directed to any bored, drilled, driven shaft or dug hole that is deeper than its widest surface dimension, or has a subsurface fluid distribution system) ☐ Commercially manufactured pre-cast or pre-built proprietary subsurface detention vaults, chambers, or other devices designed to capture and infiltrate stormwater flow ☐ Drywells, seepage pits, or improved sinkholes (if stormwater is directed to any bored, drilled, driven shaft or dug hole that is deeper than its widest surface dimension, or has a subsurface fluid distribution system) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 13 SECTION 4: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS AND DEWATERING PRACTICES 4.1 Natural Buffers or Equivalent Sediment Controls Buffer Compliance Alternatives Are there any receiving waters within 50 feet of your project’s earth disturbances? ☐ YES ☒ NO 4.2 Perimeter Controls General ▪ The site is currently being cleared based on an approved Permit Letter Request. Excess cleared vegetation can be moved to the bottom of the downhill slopes of the project area and formed into a berm to prevent the runoff from carrying any sediment off-site. Other erosion control methods currently implemented on-site are mulch-in-place and silt fencing where both have proven to be very effective construction means and methods and will continue to be used throughout the duration of construction for the project. Specific Perimeter Controls Mulch Berm Description: Vegetation is being cleared with a low ground pressure skid steer or track excavator with a mulching attachment to remove and grind the trees and vegetation within 2 inches of the existing ground surface. All roots and stumps are being left in place with no soil/earth disturbances. Excess mulch can be formed into a berm at the bottom of the downhill slopes of the proposed work area for erosion control measures. Installation 10/14/2025 Maintenance Requirements Berm should be inspected immediately after each rainfall event and at least daily during prolonged rainfall. Needed repairs to the berm must be made immediately. Remove any debris that comes into contact with berm. 4.3 Sediment Track-Out General ▪ Temporary construction access/exit was installed in the northern part of the site, off Fortuna Road, to prevent track-out of sediment from the site while the approved clearing is being performed and shall remain in place until construction is completed. Specific Track-Out Controls Stabilized Construction Exit Description: 50’ long and 20’ wide, 6” minimum depth gravel construction entrance. 2”-3” diameter crushed stone minimum to be placed over geotextile fabric. Installation 10/14/2025 Maintenance Requirements Add gravel when necessary to maintain effective construction entrance throughout project construction. Design Specifications Details provided Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 14 4.4 Stockpiles or Land Clearing Debris Piles Comprised of Sediment or Soil The construction may include small amounts of excavation of areas needing cut ins/steps within the steep slopes on-site for installation of the racking system, but no stockpiles of sediment are anticipated during construction of the project. 4.5 Minimize Dust General ▪ The Contractor is responsible for sweeping their own travel ways and the area located within 100 feet of the entrances and exits of the construction work zone. Sweeping will be conducted as needed to prevent the tracking of sediment/dust on the public roadway. Specific Dust Controls Water Truck Description: ▪ During construction, the smallest practical portion of the project area will be disturbed at one time to minimize the potential for dust generation. ▪ A water truck will be used to wet exposed areas within the work limits as needed for dust suppression. ▪ As with the tact-out controls discussed above, sediments on the paved areas outside of the work limits will be removed by sweeping to suppress dust generated by vehicle traffic. Installation 10/14/2025 Maintenance Requirements Wet exposed areas within the work limits as needed for dust suppression. Design Specifications Refer to project specifications. 4.6 Minimize Steep Slope Disturbances General ▪ Certain embankments and shoulders where work will be performed may feature steep slopes where cut ins and/or steps may need to be constructed for the installation of the proposed project on an as needed basis. Areas that require cut ins and/or steps shall be regularly inspected and protected from erosion with BMPs and Erosion Control Methods such as natural spray tack adhesive and additional silt fencing, as needed, before it results in sediment discharges/releases. Permanent stabilization will be provided by loaming and seeding slopes with grass in areas that appear bare after construction. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 15 Specific Steep Slope Controls Slope Stabilization Description: Steep slopes work will be performed as work encounters them. Installation 11/1/2025 Maintenance Requirements Contractor shall maintain erosion controls in a functional condition at all times, including inspections once every seven (7) calendar days and within 24 hours of the occurrence of a storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period. All damaged areas shall be replaced immediately. Design Specifications Refer to project specifications. 4.7 Topsoil General ▪ Native topsoil shall be preserved unless infeasible. Preserving native topsoil is not required where the intended function of a specific area of the site calls for topsoil to be disturbed or removed. If suitable topsoil is found in disturbed areas, it will be removed and stockpiled and temporarily seeded until ready to use. ▪ Vegetation will be cleared and mulched to be spread over topsoil. This mulch will prevent erosion of the topsoil during construction activities. 4.8 Soil Compaction General ▪ Vehicle and equipment use shall be avoided in areas where seeding and vegetative stabilization will occur to avoid compaction of soil. Prior to seeding in areas of disturbed soils, the contractor shall condition the soil as necessary to support vegetative growth. 4.9 Storm Drain Inlets Not required for this project. 4.10 Constructed Site Drainage Feature Not required for this project. 4.11 Sediment Basins or Similar Impoundments Not required for this project. 4.12 Chemical Treatment No chemical treatment is anticipated. 4.13 Dewatering Practices No dewatering is anticipated for this project. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 16 4.14 Other Stormwater Controls None used. 4.15 Site Stabilization Total Amount of Land Disturbance Occurring at Any One Time ☐ Five Acres or less ☒ More than Five Acres Seeding ☒ Vegetative ☐ Non-Vegetative ☐ Temporary ☒ Permanent Description: ▪ Contractor shall implement and maintain stabilization measures that minimize erosion from any areas of exposed soil on the site. Disturbed soils will be seeded with a seed mix that matches existing grasses. Installation Refer to project schedule Completion Refer to project schedule Maintenance Requirements • Any grassed areas disturbed by the work shall be restored with loam and seed. • Contractor shall reseed and if necessary maintain until grass has grown. • Landscaped areas disturbed by work shall be restored to existing conditions. Design Specifications Refer to project specifications for seeding requirements. Mulching ☐ Vegetative ☒ Non-Vegetative ☒ Temporary ☐ Permanent Description: ▪ Contractor shall mulch cleared vegetation and spread over disturbed areas to provide protection from erosion Installation Refer to project schedule Completion Refer to project schedule Maintenance Requirements • Mulch shall be reapplied in areas where mulch has been removed or no longer provides adequate protection during construction. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 17 SECTION 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS 5.1 Potential Sources of Pollution Construction Site Pollutants Potential sources of sediment come from: Clearing and grubbing activities, any site grading or excavation, vehicle tracking, topsoil stripping and stockpiling, and landscaping activities. Potential pollutants and sources come from sanitary facilities, heavy equipment and vehicles, and materials storage areas. Pollutant-Generating Activity Pollutants or Pollutant Constituents (That could be discharged if exposed to stormwater) Location on Site (Or reference SWPPP site map where this is shown) Organic Fertilizer Nitrogen and phosphates Open seeded areas for final stabilization Concrete Limestone, sand, pH, chromium Equipment pads, fence posts Hydraulic Oil/Fluids Mineral oil, petroleum distallates Leaks or broken equipment Gasoline Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene, xylene, MTBE Staging areas Diesel Fuel Petroleum distillate, oil and grease, naphthalene, xylenes Staging areas Antifreeze/coolant Ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, heavy metals (copper, lead, zinc) Leaks or broken equipment hoses Temporary Sanitary Facilities Bacteria, parasites, viruses, funguses Staging areas Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 18 5.2 Spill Prevention and Response In the event of a spill an on-site spill kit shall be available to contain and remove the spill. In the event the spill cannot be contained and removed with the on-site spill kit, immediately notify emergency personnel. 5.3 Fueling and Maintenance of Equipment or Vehicles General ▪ A variety of vehicles and equipment will be used on-site. Care shall be taken to eliminate discharge of any spilled or leaked chemicals, including fuel, from the project area. All fueling will be performed off-site. When fueling must occur on-site, the area shall be protected by secondary containment. Specific Pollution Prevention Practices Daily Inspection Description: All vehicles shall be inspected prior to use daily for leaks, damage, and other problems and brought up to the site superintendent. Leaks shall be repaired immediately, or the equipment shall be removed from the site. Implementation Inspections are daily starting during mobilization until the end of the project. Maintenance Requirements Daily inspections will occur prior to work. 5.4 Washing of Equipment and Vehicles General ▪ Equipment will generally be washed off location. When done on site, it shall be done in a contained area without detergents. 5.5 Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Building Products, Materials, and Wastes 5.5.1 Building Materials and Building Products General ▪ Building materials will be stockpiled in a designated staging area when kept on site. 5.5.2 Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fertilizers, and Landscape Materials No pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides are anticipated to be used. Landscape materials will be stored at a combined staging area and materials storage area. Storage in Containers in Materials Storage Area Description: Secure containers to contain materials in the staging area. Implementation 11/1/2025 Maintenance Requirements Inspections must be performed once every seven (7) calendar days and within 24 hours of the occurrence of a storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 19 5.5.3 Diesel Fuel, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids, Other Petroleum Products, and Other Chemicals No diesel fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, or other petroleum products or other chemicals are anticipated to be stored on site. 5.5.4 Hazardous or Toxic Waste General ▪ Diesel fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, other petroleum products, and other chemicals will be limited in scope of use and preferably stored off-Site; if they must be stored on site, they will be stored at a combined staging area and materials storage area within a secure and covered area. In the event of any spills, the spill must be reported to the appropriate authorities and the engineer. 5.5.5 Construction and Domestic Waste General ▪ Waste will be stored in appropriate waste containers in the staging area until disposed of. All waste shall be disposed of properly by the contractor in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. No waste shall be buried or dumped on the project site. 5.5.6 Sanitary Waste General ▪ Portable toilets may be provided at the site throughout the construction phase. Toilets will be secure to not be tipped or knocked over. Waste will be collected from the portable facilities as needed to keep sanitary conditions. Toilets will be inspected regularly for evidence of leaking holding tanks. Toilets with leaking holding tanks will be removed and replaced with new toilets. 5.6 Washing of Applicators and Containers used for Stucco, Paint, Concrete, Form Release Oils, Cutting Compounds, or Other Materials Not to be performed on site during construction. 5.7 Application of Fertilizers General ▪ Commercial fertilizer shall be a product complying with the local and United States fertilizer laws. Fertilizer for planting shall be formulated for top-dressing, soil surface application to plants. Fertilizer shall be designed and certified by the manufacturer to provide controlled release of fertilizer continuously for not less than 9 months. One hundred percent of the nitrogen content shall be derived from organic materials. Nitrogen source shall be coated to ensure slow release. Fertilizer will not be kept on-site and only small volumes will be brought for use. 5.8 Other Pollution Prevention Practices No other pollution prevention practices are anticipated. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 20 SECTION 6: INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CORRECTIVE ACTION 6.1 Inspection Personnel and Procedures Site Inspection Schedule Standard Frequency: ☒ Every 7 calendar days ☐ Every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of either: ▪ A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period (including when there are multiple, smaller storms that alone produce less than 0.25 inches but together produce 0.25 inches or more in 24 hours), or ▪ A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period on the first day of a storm and continues to produce 0.25 inches or more of rain on subsequent days (you conduct an inspection within 24 hours of the first day of the storm and within 24 hours after the last day of the storm that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain (i.e., only two inspections would be required for such a storm event)), or ▪ A discharge caused by snowmelt from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period. Increased Frequency (if applicable): For areas of sites discharging to sediment or nutrient-impaired waters or to waters designated as Tier 2, Tier 2.5, or Tier 3 ☐ Every 7 days and within 24 hours of either: ▪ A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or ▪ A discharge caused by snowmelt from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period. Reduced Frequency (if applicable) For stabilized areas ☐ Twice during first month, no more than 14 calendar days apart; then once per month after first month until permit coverage is terminated consistent with Part 8 in any area of your site where the stabilization steps in 2.2.1.2a and 2.2.1.2b have been completed. For stabilized areas on “linear construction sites” (as defined in Appendix A) ☐ Twice during first month, no more than 14 calendar days apart; then once more within 24 hours of a storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or within 24 hours of a snowmelt discharge from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 21 For arid, semi-arid, or drought-stricken areas during seasonally dry periods or during drought ☐ Once per month and within 24 hours of either: ▪ A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or ▪ A snowmelt discharge from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period. Insert beginning and ending month identified as the seasonally dry period for your area or the valid period of drought: ▪ Beginning month of the seasonally dry period: 1/1/2024 ▪ Ending month of the seasonally dry period: 4/30/2024 For frozen conditions where construction activities are being conducted ☐ Once per month Insert beginning and ending dates of frozen conditions on your site: ▪ Beginning date of frozen conditions: Insert approximate date ▪ Ending date of frozen conditions: Insert approximate date For frozen conditions where construction activities are suspended ☐ Inspections are temporarily suspended Insert beginning and ending dates of frozen conditions on your site: ▪ Beginning date of frozen conditions: Insert approximate date ▪ Ending date of frozen conditions: Insert approximate date Dewatering Inspection Schedule Dewatering Inspection ☐ Once per day on which the discharge of dewatering water occurs. Rain Gauge Location (if applicable) https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=17.7123&lon=-64.8436 Inspection Report Forms See Appendix D of this SWPPP for Site Inspection Report Form 6.2 Corrective Action Personnel Responsible for Corrective Actions Christian Loranger 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com Corrective Action Logs See Appendix E of this SWPPP for Corrective Action Logs Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 22 6.3 Delegation of Authority Duly Authorized Representative(s) or Position(s): STF Solar, LLC Subsidiary of VIelectron, LLC Christian Loranger Owner 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146 St. John, U.S.V.I 00830 Phone: 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com VIELECTRON, LLC Christian Loranger Operator 5000 Est. Enighed, Ste 4a PMB 146 St. John, U.S.V.I 00830 Phone: 508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 23 SECTION 7: TURBIDITY BENCHMARK MONITORING FOR DEWATERING DISCHARGES Not anticipated for this project SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I have no personal knowledge that the information submitted is other than true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Name: Christian Loranger Title: Owner / Developer / Operator Signature: Date: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna 24 SWPPP APPENDICES Attach the following documentation to the SWPPP: Appendix A – Site Maps Appendix B – Copy of 2012 VI CGP Appendix C – NOI and EPA Authorization Email Appendix D – Site Inspection Form and Dewatering Inspection Form (if applicable) Appendix E – Corrective Action Log Appendix F – SWPPP Amendment Log Appendix G – Subcontractor Certifications/Agreements Appendix H – Grading and Stabilization Activities Log Appendix I – Training Documentation Appendix J – Delegation of Authority Appendix K – Endangered Species Documentation Appendix L – Historic Preservation Documentation Appendix M – Rainfall Gauge Recording Appendix N – Turbidity Meter Manual and Manufacturer’s Instructions Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix A – Site Maps LEGEND PARCELS 2 AND 3B ESTATE FO US ARMY CORP AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICA [68.56'] C3 SITE PREP / EROSION CONTROL PLAN 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES ONLY 3 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT NOTES: EROSION CONTROL NOTES: PARCELS 2 AND 3B ESTATE FO US ARMY CORP AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICA [68.56'] LEGEND C5 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES ONLY 5 GRADING NOTES EROSION CONTROL NOTES: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix B – Copy of 2012 VI CGP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix C – Copy of NOI and EPA Authorization Email Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix D – Copy of Site and Dewatering Inspection Forms 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ Section A – General Information (If necessary, complete additional inspection reports for each separate inspection location.) Inspector Information Inspector Name: Title: Company Name: Email: Address: Phone Number: Inspection Details Inspection Date: Inspection Location: Inspection Start Time: Inspection End Time: Current Phase of Construction: Weather Conditions During Inspection: Did you determine that any portion of your site was unsafe for inspection per CGP Part 4.5? ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” provide the following information: Location of unsafe conditions: The conditions that prevented you inspecting this location: Indicate the required inspection frequency: (Check all that apply. You may be subject to different inspection frequencies in different areas of the site.) Standard Frequency (CGP Part 4.2): ☐ At least once every 7 calendar days; OR ☐ Once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the occurrence of either: • A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or • A snowmelt discharge from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period Increased Frequency (CGP Part 4.3.1) (If site discharges to sediment or nutrient-impaired waters or to waters designated as Tier 2, Tier 2.5, or Tier 3): ☐ Once every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of the occurrence of either: • A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or • A snowmelt discharge from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ Reduced Frequency (CGP Part 4.4): ☐ For stabilized areas: Twice during first month, no more than 14 calendar days apart; then once per month after first month until permit coverage is terminated ☐ For stabilized areas on “linear construction sites”: Twice during first month, no more than 14 calendar days apart; then once more within 24 hours of the occurrence of either: • A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or • A snowmelt discharge from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period ☐ For arid, semi-arid, or drought-stricken areas during seasonally dry periods or during drought: Once per month and within 24 hours of the occurrence of either: • A storm event that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period, or • A snowmelt discharge from a storm event that produces 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period ☐ For frozen conditions where construction activities are being conducted: Once per month Was this inspection triggered by a storm event producing 0.25 inches or more of rain within a 24-hour period? ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” how did you determine whether the storm produced 0.25 inches or more of rain? ☐ On-site rain gauge ☐ Weather station representative of site. Weather station location: Total rainfall amount that triggered the inspection (inches): Was this inspection triggered by a snowmelt discharge from a storm event producing 3.25 inches or more of snow within a 24-hour period? ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” how did you determine whether the storm produced 3.25 inches or more of snow? ☐ On-site rain gauge ☐ Weather station representative of site. Weather station location: Total snowfall amount that triggered the inspection (inches): 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ Section B – Condition and Effectiveness of Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Controls (CGP Part 2.2) (Insert additional rows if needed) Type and Location of E&S Control Conditions Requiring Routine Maintenance?1 If “Yes,” How Many Times (Including This Occurrence) Has This Condition Been Identified? Conditions Requiring Corrective Action?2, 3 Date on Which Condition First Observed (If Applicable)? Description of Conditions Observed 1. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 3. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 4. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 5. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No If the same routine maintenance was found to be necessary three or more times for the same control at the same location (including this occurrence), follow the corrective action requirements and record the required information in your corrective action log, or describe here why you believe the specific condition should still be addressed as routine maintenance: 1 Routine maintenance includes minor repairs or other upkeep performed to ensure that the site’s stormwater controls remain in effective operating condition, not including significant repairs or the need to install a new or replacement control. Routine maintenance is also required for specific conditions: (1) for perimeter controls, whenever sediment has accumulated to half or more the above-ground height of the control (CGP Part 2.2.3.c.i); (2) where sediment has been tracked-out from the site onto paved roads, sidewalks, or other paved areas (CGP Part 2.2.4.d); (3) for inlet protection measures, when sediment accumulates, the filter becomes clogged, and/or performance is compromised (CGP Part 2.2.10.b); and (4) for sediment basins, as necessary to maintain at least half of the design capacity of the basin (CGP Part 2.2.12.f) 2 Corrective actions are triggered only for specific conditions (CGP Part 5.1): 1. A stormwater control needs a significant repair or a new or replacement control is needed, or, in accordance with Part 2.1.4.c, you find it necessary to repeatedly (i.e., three (3) or more times) conduct the same routine maintenance fix to the same control at the same location (unless you document in your inspection report under Part 4.7.1.c that the specific reoccurrence of this same problem should still be addressed as a routine maintenance fix under 2.1.4); or 2. A stormwater control necessary to comply with the requirements of this permit was never installed, or was installed incorrectly; or 3. Your discharges are not meeting applicable water quality standards; or 4. A prohibited discharge has occurred (see CGP Part 1.3); or 5. During the discharge from site dewatering activities: a. The weekly average of your turbidity monitoring results exceeds the 50 NTU benchmark (or alternate benchmark if approved by EPA pursuant to Part 3.3.2.b); or b. You observe or you are informed by EPA, State, or local authorities of the presence of the conditions specified in Part 4.6.3.e. 3 If a condition on your site requires a corrective action, you must also fill out a corrective action log found at https://www.epa.gov/npdes/construction-general-permit- resources-tools-and-templates. See CGP Part 5.4 for more information. 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ Section C – Condition and Effectiveness of Pollution Prevention (P2) Practices and Controls (CGP Part 2.3) (Insert additional rows if needed) Type and Location of P2 Practices and Controls Conditions Requiring Routine Maintenance?1 If “Yes,” How Many Times (Including This Occurrence) Has This Condition Been Identified? Conditions Requiring Corrective Action?2, 3 Date on Which Condition First Observed (If Applicable)? Description of Conditions Observed 1. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 3. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 4. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No 5. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No If the same routine maintenance was found to be necessary three or more times for the same control at the same location (including this occurrence), follow the corrective action requirements and record the required information in your corrective action log, or describe here why you believe the specific condition should still be addressed as routine maintenance: 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ Section D – Stabilization of Exposed Soil (CGP Part 2.2.14) (Insert additional rows if needed) Specific Location That Has Been or Will Be Stabilized Stabilization Method and Applicable Deadline Stabilization Initiated? Final Stabilization Criteria Met? Final Stabilization Photos Taken? Notes 1. ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date initiated: ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date criteria met: ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date initiated: ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date criteria met: ☐ Yes ☐ No 3. ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date initiated: ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date criteria met: ☐ Yes ☐ No 4. ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date initiated: ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date criteria met: ☐ Yes ☐ No 5. ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date initiated: ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” date criteria met: ☐ Yes ☐ No 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ 4 If a dewatering discharge was occurring, you must conduct a dewatering inspection pursuant to CGP Part 4.3.2 and complete a separate dewatering inspection report. Section E – Description of Discharges (CGP Part 4.6.2) (Insert additional rows if needed) Was a discharge (not including dewatering) occurring from any part of your site at the time of the inspection?4 ☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” for each point of discharge, document the following: • The visual quality of the discharge. • The characteristics of the discharge, including color; odor; floating, settled, or suspended solids; foam; oil sheen; and other indicators of stormwater pollutants. • Signs of the above pollutant characteristics that are visible from your site and attributable to your discharge in receiving waters or in other constructed or natural site drainage features. Discharge Location Observations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2022 Construction General Permit Site Inspection Report Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number:_______________________________________________ Section F – Signature and Certification (CGP Part 4.7.2) “I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information contained therein. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information contained is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I have no personal knowledge that the information submitted is other than true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.” MANDATORY: Signature of Operator or “Duly Authorized Representative:” Signature: Date: Printed Name: Affiliation: OPTIONAL: Signature of Contractor or Subcontractor Signature: Date: Printed Name: Affiliation: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix E – Copy of Corrective Action Log 2022 CGP Corrective Action Log Project Name: Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage - Fortuna TPDES ID Number: __________________________________________ Section A – Individual Completing this Log Name: Title: Company Name: Email: Address: Phone Number: Section B – Details of the Problem (CGP Part 5.4.1.a) Complete this section within 24 hours of discovering the condition that triggered corrective action. Date problem was first identified: Time problem was first identified: What site conditions triggered this corrective action? (Check the box that applies. See instructions for a description of each triggering condition (1 thru 6).) ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5a ☐ 5b ☐ 6 Specific location where problem identified: Provide a description of the specific condition that triggered the need for corrective action and the cause (if identifiable): Section C – Corrective Action Completion (CGP Part 5.4.1.b) Complete this section within 24 hours after completing the corrective action. For site condition # 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 (those not related to a dewatering discharge) confirm that you met the following deadlines (CGP Part 5.2.1): ☐ Immediately took all reasonable steps to address the condition, including cleaning up any contaminated surfaces so the material will not discharge in subsequent storm events. AND ☐ Completed corrective action by the close of the next business day, unless a new or replacement control, or significant repair, was required. OR ☐ Completed corrective action within seven (7) calendar days from the time of discovery because a new or replacement control, or significant repair, was necessary to complete the installation of the new or modified control or complete the repair. OR ☐ It was infeasible to complete the installation or repair within 7 calendar days from the time of discovery. Provide the following additional information: Explain why 7 calendar days was infeasible to complete the installation or repair: Provide your schedule for installing the stormwater control and making it operational as soon as feasible after the 7 calendar days: For site condition # 5a, 5b, or 6 (those related to a dewatering discharge), confirm that you met the following deadlines: ☐ Immediately took all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent the discharge of pollutants until a solution could be implemented, including shutting off the dewatering discharge as soon as possible depending on the severity of the condition taking safety considerations into account. ☐ Determined whether the dewatering controls were operating effectively and whether they were causing the conditions. ☐ Made any necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacements to the dewatering controls to lower the turbidity levels below the benchmark or remove the visible plume or sheen. Describe any modification(s) made as part of corrective action: (Insert additional rows below if applicable) Date of completion: SWPPP update necessary? If yes, date SWPPP was updated: 1. ☐ Yes ☐ No 2. ☐ Yes ☐ No Section D - Signature and Certification (CGP Part 5.4.2) “I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information contained therein. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information contained is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I have no personal knowledge that the information submitted is other than true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.” MANDATORY: Signature of Operator or “Duly Authorized Representative:” Signature: Date: Printed Name: Affiliation: OPTIONAL: Signature of Contractor or Subcontractor Signature: Date: Printed Name: Affiliation: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix F –SWPPP Amendment Log No. Description of the Amendment Date of Amendment Amendment Prepared by [Name(s) and Title] Appendix G –Subcontractor Certifications/Agreements SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN Project Number: Project Title: Operator(s): As a subcontractor, you are required to comply with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for any work that you perform on-site. Any person or group who violates any condition of the SWPPP may be subject to substantial penalties or loss of contract. You are encouraged to advise each of your employees working on this project of the requirements of the SWPPP. A copy of the SWPPP is available for your review at the office trailer. Each subcontractor engaged in activities at the construction site that could impact stormwater must be identified and sign the following certification statement: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna I certify under the penalty of law that I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the SWPPP for the above designated project and agree to follow the practices described in the SWPPP. This certification is hereby signed in reference to the above named project: Company: Address: Telephone Number: Type of construction service to be provided: Signature: Title: Date: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix H – Grading and Stabilization Activities Log Date Grading Activity Initiated Description of Grading Activity Description of Stabilization Measure and Location Date Grading Activity Ceased (Indicate Temporary or Permanent) Date When Stabilization Measures Initiated Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Date: ☐ Temporary ☐ Permanent Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix I –Training Documentation Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix J – Delegation of Authority Form Delegation of Authority I, _______________________ (name), hereby designate the person or specifically described position below to be a duly authorized representative for the purpose of overseeing compliance with environmental requirements, including the EPA’s Construction General Permit (CGP), at the ____________________________________ construction site. The designee is authorized to sign any reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans and all other documents required by the permit. ________________________________________ (name of person or position) ________________________________________ (company) ________________________________________ (address) ________________________________________ (city, State, zip) ________________________________________ (phone) By signing this authorization, I confirm that I meet the requirements to make such a designation as set forth in Appendix G of EPA’s CGP, and that the designee above meets the definition of a “duly authorized representative” as set forth in Appendix G. I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I have no personal knowledge that the information submitted is other than true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Name: Company: Title: Signature: Date: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix K – Endangered Species Documentation A copy of the Flora & Fauna Study and Marine Study are included in this Coastal Zone Management Permit Application. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix L – Historic Properties Documentation Consultant on board to prepare documentation meeting DPNR standards. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix M – Rainfall Gauge Recording Use the table below to record the rainfall gauge readings at the beginning and end of each work day. An example table follows. Month/Year Month/Year Month/Year Day Start time End time Day Start time End time Day Start time End time 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage – Fortuna Appendix N – Turbidity Monitoring Sampling Documentation Not anticipated for this project Attachment D – Flora & Fauna Study Flora & Fauna Survey Fortuna – Plot 2 & 3B St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Prepared for: Caritech Group, LLC 125 Cotton Valley PO Box 5018 St. Croix, VI 00851 Prepared by: Amber Packard, MSc 8124 Subbase STE 102 PMB 486 St. Thomas, VI 00802 25 February 2025 2 Table of Contents Introduction and Methods .......................................................................................... 4 Results and Discussion .............................................................................................. 5 General observations .............................................................................................. 5 Semi-diciduous forest and shrub habitat ................................................................ 6 Dry coastal scrub habitat ........................................................................................ 9 Beach forest habitat ................................................................................................ 9 Mangrove habitat ..................................................................................................10 Protected Species ..................................................................................................11 Recommendations ....................................................................................................12 Appendix A. Species list ..........................................................................................13 Flora .....................................................................................................................13 Fauna ...................................................................................................................15 List of Tables Table 1. List of plant species encountered in Plots 2 and 3B ..................................13 Table 2. List of animal species encountered in Plots 2 and 3B ...............................15 List of Figures Figure 1. The property, photographed from the south by boat.. ................................ 4 Figure 2. Watersheds intersected by the proposed project property .......................... 5 Figure 3. Map of Plot 2 and 3B.................................................................................. 6 Figure 4. Common ground cover in the property ..................................................... 7 Figure 5. Common trees found in the property .......................................................... 7 Figure 6. Common herbaceous plants found on the property ................................... 8 Figure 7. Animals observed in Upland dry forest habitat ......................................... 8 Figure 8. Coastal scrubland ....................................................................................... 9 Figure 9. The beach habitat in Perseverance Bay ....................................................10 3 Figure 10. Mangrove habitat ...................................................................................11 Figure 11. Small caves found in the southwest portion of Plot 3B. ........................11 Figure 12. Bird species observed ............................................................................12 4 Introduction and Methods In preparation for the installation of a solar field on Plots 2 and 3B in Fortuna, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, a flora and fauna survey was conducted to document the pre-existing plant and animal communities. The two plots (Figure 3) share a boarder and will collectively be referred to as “the property”, where appropriate. The property is a large, uninterrupted piece of land on the southern shore of the western part of St. Thomas, approximately 3 miles west of the St. Thomas airport. The proposed solar field will lie on the northern portion of the property and straddle both properties equally, taking up about 70 acres of the 204 acres of land (Figure 3). Between January 24th and February 22nd, local biologists bushwhacked through Plot 2 and 3B to document the habitat zones and document species encountered. Biologists also walked along the roadway that delineates the northern boarder of the property. Routes surveyed were recorded via iPhone using a trail mapping application (www.gaiagps.com) and a Garmin GPS. Approximately 45 hours were spent conducting surveys by foot. Surveyors also documented the habitat from a boat, using binoculars to identify species and habitat attributes. To reach the inaccessible southern shore and southeastern point of Plot 2, surveyors anchored a boat nearby, swam to shore, and proceeded to bushwhack from there. To ensure that cryptic and skittish animal species were documented, biologists chose various locations to sit quietly for at least 15 minutes to observe wildlife. During this time, we also listened for bird calls and used the Cornell University Ornithology Lab iPhone application to identify bird song (merlin.allaboutbirds.org). Figure 1. The property, photographed from the south by boat. The notch in the center of the upper ridge is where the land clearing crew entered the property. 5 General habitats and communities were photographed and species were recorded and categorized. Due to the season and the dry weather during the survey, very few plants were flowering, making positive identification to species difficult. Where necessary, we identified plants to the lowest taxonomic level possible. Since significant land clearing is proposed, watershed implications are of critical importance. The proposed solar field will primarily impact the Fortuna watershed on the southwest of the island of St. Thomas, although the property does include small sections of two other watersheds, Perseverance and Botany Bay (Figure 2). Results and Discussion General observations There was significant overlap in the species encountered in both plots. For a complete species list and the plots they were observed in, see Appendix A. Plot 2, the eastern of the two plots, covers approximately 120 acres of sloping forest and rocky bush. This plot is dominated by semi-deciduous forest and forest shrub in the upland areas, sloping into dry, mixed forest and shrubland towards the southern coastal boarder. Along the eastern shoreline, beach forest species were found from the shoreline to approximately 200ft from the high-water mark. Plot 3B, the western of the two plots, covers approximately 84 acres and consists of similar dry forest and rocky bush. A similar band of dry shrubland runs along the coastline. ort a atershe erse era e atershe ot a y a y atershe Figure 2. Watersheds intersected by the proposed project property 6 Figure 3. Map of Plot 2 and 3B A. Greater Caribbean region with St. Thomas indicated with a red box B. The location of the property on St. Thomas, USVI C. Plot 2 and 3B with smoothed survey tracks and listening stations indicated. Semi-diciduous forest and shrub habitat Above 200ft in elevation, the property is dominated by semi-deciduous forest and shrub habitat. Small trees formed a dense forest with relatively low diversity. Most trees are less than 50 inches Diameter at Breast Height (DBH), indicating that this property has been recently disturbed by agriculture or grazing practices. Trees over 100 inches DBH were encountered in the eastern third of Plot 2, in the Perseverance Bay watershed. The understory was overwhelmingly wild pineapple, century plant, goatbush, and broom palm (Figure 4). This type of habitat traditionally occurs in loose, fast-draining soils. Soils throughout this portion of the property were crumbly, dry clay. The species assemblage and tree age/size indicate that this property was likely used for agriculture or livestock grazing. ste tat o s r ey ra s 7 Figure 4. Common ground cover in the property A. Century plant B. Wild pineapple C. Broom palm Figure 5. Common trees found in the property A. Bay rum B. Casha C. Water mampoo D. Gumbo limbo E. P. aculeata F. Wild coffee 8 Figure 6. Common herbaceous plants found on the property A. Cat and claw B. Velvet nightshade C. Hornbeam leaved melochia D. Wild frangipani E. Sweet lime F. Sea torchwood Figure 7. Animals observed in Upland dry forest habitat A. Hermit crab B. Indian mongoose C. Puerto Rican anole D. Crested anole E. Footprint of a White tailed deer F. More evidence of deer 9 Dry coastal scrub habitat A small band of coastal habitat exhibits properties of dry coastal scrubland. This zone is dominated by various cactus species, gumbo limbo, tan tan, and small drought-resistant shrubs. The rocky, steep slopes drain water quickly so drought resistant plants and cacti thrive. The cliffs descending to the water are used by marine birds. We observed brown boobies using these cliffs as resting places. Figure 8. Coastal scrubland A. Plant community of the steep, dry scrubland B. Pipe organ cactus C. Tan tan and jackswitch Beach forest habitat The eastern most section of coastline runs along Perseverance Bay and is comprised of coral rubble and beach vines (Figure 9a). The rubbly nature of the beach is not conducive to sand- laying sea turtles (Green, Loggerhead, and Leatherback sea turtles) but could be utilized by Hawksbill sea turtles. Upon investigation, surveyors found no evidence of sea turtle nesting activities. 10 Figure 9. A. The beach habitat in Perseverance Bay, photographed facing westward from the eastern most point of the property B. Typical understory of the beach forest C. Beach pea vines D. Noni tree. E. Beach cabbage Mangrove habitat A small portion of the southeast tip of Plot 2 has Red Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle), near the property’s approach to the Perseverance Bay Salt Pond (Figure 10). The mangroves in this salt pond area appear healthy and support a species assemblage typical of St. Thomas mangrove habitat. The current survey only includes species encountered withing the boundary of the property, but land usage decisions will impact this salt pond mangrove habitat as well. 11 Figure 10. Mangrove habitat A. Red mangrove trees B. View of the Perseverance Bay Salt Pond from the property C. Fiddler crab D. Blue land crab carapace Protected Species No endangered or protected animals were encountered during the terrestrial surveys but one area in the southwest portion of Plot 3B was identified as suitable bat habitat, with a small but accessible cave system and travel corridors. This area is indicated on Figure 11 and is outside the proposed development zone. Figure 11. Small caves were found in the southwest portion of Plot 3B, indicated on the map. 12 While not federally protected, Red Mangroves (R. mangle) are protected under the USVI Endangered and Indigenous Species Act. Red Mangrove trees surround the Perseverance Bay Salt Pond and are found on a small portion of Plot 2. Figure 12. Bird species observed A. Pearly eyed thrasher B. Brown boobys resting on cliffs C. Bananaquit Recommendations The slope and size of the proposed clearing will impact how stormwater flows through the property. I recommend a storm-water management plan be implemented immediately upon project development, before any storms occur. Goat grazing is a low-cost method of weed and undergrowth management. If goats are used for grazing, they should be contained within the project site and care should be taken to limit the amount of waste that is transported into any minor ghuts. Overgrazing can cause destabilization of root structures that hold soils in place and care should be taken to avoid overgrazing. Salt ponds and mangrove stands are sensitive habitat and are relied upon by protected species. If land clearing stays inside the Fortuna watershed, there should be no impact to the salt pond or mangroves in the Perseverance watershed. The proposed solar field does not cross into the Perseverance watershed. We recommend that all land clearing and construction stay at least 100m from the Perseverance watershed delineation to ensure no negative impacts on the sensitive salt pond and mangrove system. Local partners are willing and eager to assist with conservation efforts. Partnering with local groups will alleviate any costs associated with maintaining the health of the undisturbed portions of Plots 2 and 3B and will help garner public support for this type of construction in the future. We recommend exploring a partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands or the newly formed Territorial Parks and Protected Areas Division. If yo ’ l e to explore those partnerships, I would be happy to facilitate. 13 Appendix A. Species list Table 1. List of plant species encountered in Plots 2 and 3B Flora Order Family Species Common Name Status Plots Arecales Arecaceae Coccothrinax alta Broom palm native 2&3B Cocos nucifera Coconut palm naturalized 2 Asparagales Asparagaceae Agave americana Century plant naturalized 2&3B Asterids Asterales Scaevola spp. Beach cabbage native 2 Boraginales Boraginaceae Bourreria succulenta Poisonberry/cherry native 2 Brassicales Capparaceae Capparis cynophallophora Jamaican caper native 2&3B Caryophyllales Polygonaceae Coccoloba uvifera Seagrape native 2 Coccoloba diversifolia Pigeon plum native 2&3B Cactaceae Melocactus intortus Turks cap naturalized 2&3B Hylocereus trigonus Chicknet 2&3B Opuntia repens Suckers 2 Opuntia rubescens Roadkill cactus 2 Pilosocereus royenii Pipe organ 2&3B Opuntia dillenii Prickly pear native 2 Nyctaginaceae Pisonia subcordata Water mampoo native 2&3B Ericales Primulaceae Jacquinia arborea Torchwood native 2&3B Sapotaceae Sideroxylon foetidissimum Yellow mastic native 2&3B Fabales Fabaceae Acacia retusa Catch and Keep 2&3B Pithecellobium unguis-cati Cats Claw 2&3B Leucaena leucocephala Tan tan naturalized 2&3B Delonix regia Flamboyant native 2 Acacia macracantha Casha native 2&3B Canavalia rosea Bay bean 2 Albizia lebbeck Rattlebush naturalized 2&3B Pictetia aculeata native 2&3B Gentianales Apocynaceae Cryptostegia grandiflora Rubber vine naturalized 2&3B Plumeria alba Wild frangipani native 2&3B Rubiaceae Morinda citrifolia Noni naturalized 2 Lamiales Bignoniaceae Tecoma stans Ginger Thomas native 2&3B Crescentia cujete Calabash native 2&3B Vervenaceae Citharexylum fruticosum Fiddlewood native 2&3B 14 Poales Poaceae Megathyrsus maximus Guinea grass invasive 2&3B Cynodon dactylon Burmuda grass non-native 2&3B Bromeliaceae Tillandsia utriculata Wild pine native 2&3B Bromilia pinguin Pinguin native 2&3B Neoregelia spp. Bromeliad species 2&3B Malpighiales Rhyzophoraceae Rhizophora mangle Red mangrove native, protected 2 Salicaceae Casearia dodecandra native 3B Casearia guianensis Wild coffee native 2&3B Euphorbiaceae Croton astroites Wild marang native 2&3B Malvales Malvaceae Thespecia populnea Beach maho naturalized 2 Melochia nodiflora Hornbeam leaved melochia native 2&3B Corchorus hirsutus Jack switch native 2&3B Guazuma ulmifloria West Indian elm native 2&3B Abutilon spp. Myrtales Myrtaceae Pimenta racemosa Bay rum native 2&3 Rosales Rhamnaceae Colubrina elliptica Soldierwood native 2&3 Sapindales Simaroubaccae Castela erecta Goatbush 2 & 3B Burseraceae Bursera simaruba Gumbo limbo native 2&3 Rutaceae Amyris elemifera Sea torchwood native 2&3 Triphasia trifolia Limeberry introduced 2&3B Sapindaceae Melicoccus bijugatus Genip naturalized 3B Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem native 2&3B Solanales Solanaceae Solanum erianthum Velvet nightshade introduced 3B 15 Table 2. List of animal species encountered in Plots 2 and 3B Fauna Family Species Common Name Status Plots Reptiles (Reptilia) Dactyloidae Anolis cristatellus Crested anole native, not protected 2 & 3B Anolis stratulus Banded anole native, not protected 2 & 3B Anolis pulchellus Puerto Rican anole native, not protected 2 & 3B Mammals (Mammalia) Herpestidae Urva auropunctata Indian mongoose introduced, invasive 2 Cervidae Odocoileus virginianus Whitetail deer introduced 2 & 3B Birds (Aves) Sulidae Sula leucogaster Brown booby common 2 Trochilidae Orthorhyncus cristatus Crested hummingbird common 3B Mimidae Margarops fuscatus Pearly-eyed thrasher common 2 & 3B Thraupidae Coereba flaveola Bananaquit common 2 & 3B Tyrannidae Tyrannus dominicensis Grey kingbird common 3B Cuculidae Coccyzus minor Mangrove cuckoo common 2 Columbidae Columbina passerina Common ground dove common 2 & 3B Invertebrates Gecarcinidae Cardisoma guanhumi Land crab common 2 Ocypodidae Minuca burgersi Fiddler crab common 2 Coenobitdae Coenobita clypeatus Hermit crab common 2 & 3B Salticidae Compsodecta spp. Adorable jumping spider common 2 & 3B Attachment E – Marine Study Marine Study Fortuna – Plots 2 & 3B St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Prepared for: Caritech Group, LLC 125 Cotton Valley PO Box 5018 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00851 Prepared by: Amber Packard, MSc 8124 Subbase STE 102 PMB 486 St. Thomas, VI 00802 25 February 2025 Table of Contents Introduction and Methods .......................................................................................... 4 Results and Discussion .............................................................................................. 6 General observations .............................................................................................. 6 Inshore rubble ......................................................................................................... 6 Nearshore coral reef ................................................................................................ 7 Seagrass bed ........................................................................................................... 8 Protected Species .................................................................................................... 9 Water quality .......................................................................................................... 9 Recommendations ....................................................................................................11 Appendix A. Species list ..........................................................................................12 Marine Algae ........................................................................................................12 Corals ....................................................................................................................13 Marine macroinvertebrates ...................................................................................14 Fish .......................................................................................................................15 Fish cont................................................................................................................16 Marine Macrofauna ..............................................................................................16 List of Tables Table 1. GPS locations for marine sampling. ............................................................ 5 Table 2. In situ water quality measurements taken at all ten sites on February 21, 2025 with EXO2 multiparameter sonde. .................................................................10 Table 3. Results of grab sample laboratory analysis for bacterial indicators and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) .................................................................................10 List of Figures Figure 1. Local marine biologists surveyed and documented coral species along the coastal marine environment of the property. ............................................................. 4 Figure 2. Plots 2 and 3B with sampling site F01-10. ................................................. 5 Figure 3. Watershed delineations overlayed on the proposed project property. ....... 6 Figure 4. Cliffs and rocky outcroppings dominated the shoreline. ........................... 6 Figure 5. Nearshore environment .............................................................................. 7 Figure 6. Invertebrate community found in nearshore reef ....................................... 8 Figure 7. Halophola dominated seagrass bed. ........................................................... 8 Figure 8. Protected species encountered .................................................................... 9 Figure 9. Fish encountered in this survey ................................................................11 Introduction and Methods In preparation for the installation of a solar field on Plots 2 and 3B in Fortuna, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, a marine survey was conducted to document the pre-existing environmental conditions and benthic habitat. Surveys of benthos and associated community were conducted by local biologists via snorkel and SCUBA (Figure 1). Surveys were conducted between January 24th and February 22nd. Benthic habitat was identified and mapped. A species list was constructed and photos were taken, with emphasis on rare, protected, or economically relevant species. Water quality metrics were measured using a YSI EXO2 at ten stations (Figure 2) on February 21, 2025. At the same time, grab samples were collected at 5 sites for the common bacterial indicators: Total Coliforms, Eschericia coli, and Enterococci spp. Grab samples were also collected for Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Two long- standing water quality monitoring sites exist on either side of the coastline, STT-8 to the west in Fortuna Bay and STT-7B in Perseverance Bay to the east (Figure 2). These sites are monitored quarterly by the Environmental Protection Agency and data are publicly available via the National Water Quality Monitoring Council portal, found here: https://www.waterqualitydata.us/#countrycode=US&statecode=US%3A78&siteType=Ocean&m imeType=csv&sorted=no&providers=NWIS&providers=STORET . To maintain data conformity, the same protocol was used for the water quality sampling in this study. In situ water Figure 1. Local marine biologists surveyed and documented coral species along the coastal marine environment of the property. quality metrics were collected at 0.5m depth and at 0.5m above the benthos, recording temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity. Figure 2. Plots 2 and 3B with sampling site F01-10, sampled for the current study, and sites STT-7B and 8, sampled quarterly by the US EPA. Table 1. GPS locations for marine sampling. Site ID Latitude Longitude Samples collected F01 18.34208 -65.01158 In situ measurements only F02 18.34351 -65.00977 Grab samples and in situ measurements F03 18.34404 -65.00799 In situ measurements only F04 18.34481 -65.00717 Grab samples and in situ measurements F05 18.34475 -65.00504 In situ measurements only F06 18.34534 -65.00375 Grab samples and in situ measurements F07 18.34581 -65.00251 In situ measurements only F08 18.34626 -65.00060 Grab samples and in situ measurements F09 18.34734 -64.99880 In situ measurements only F10 18.34862 -64.99737 Grab samples and in situ measurements The proposed solar field will primarily impact the Fortuna watershed on the southwest of the island of St. Thomas, although the property does include small sections of two other watersheds (Figure 3). Figure 3. Watershed delineations overlayed on the proposed project property. Results and Discussion General observations The coastline along Plot 2 and 3B is primarily steep, rocky slopes ending with large, bouldering outcroppings (Figure 4). The in-water surveys identified three distinct marine zones: inshore rubble, intact nearshore coral reef, and invasive-dominated seagrass bed. Inshore rubble A mix of terrigenous rock and coral rubble over limestone pavement dominate the nearshore environment from the water’s edge to about 3-5m depth (Figure 5). Covered in macroalgae and fine sediments, species here represent a traditional shallow marine community, with abundant juvenile damselfish, urchins, and other small invertebrates. Figure 4. Cliffs and rocky outcroppings dominated the shoreline. Figure 5. A. Rubble and macroalgae covered pavement, typical of the nearshore environment. B. Living A. palmata colony encountered neashore. C. Sargent Major damselfish and Diadema annularus inhabiting crevices in nearshore rubble. Nearshore coral reef At about 4m depth (10 to 30m from the shoreline), the benthos became primarily a complex Orbecella dominated reef with large amounts of Dictyota and Lobophora macro-algae covering dead reef skeleton. This zone has about ~10-15% living coral. Ramicrusta and crustose coralline algae (CCA) are also common on coral reef skeleton. Only two living Acropera palmata colonies were encountered although recently dead colonies were abundant, indicating that this is a suitable habitat for the species. This well-developed reef descends to approximately 12m, where it meets sandy seagrass beds. The reef runs parallel to the entire surveyed coastline in fingers and patches, extending seaward approximately 50 to 150m from shore. This coral reef supports a thriving faunal community, with almost every common reef fish species encountered. Herbivorous species like Acanthurus spp, Stegastes spp, and parrotfishes were abundant as well as predatory species like Jacks, Snappers, and Grouper. Additionally, a robust invertebrate community was observed (Figure 6) with many large, breeding-sized spiny lobsters hiding in crevices. Figure 6. Invertebrate community found in nearshore reef A. Large barrel sponge B. Spiny lobster C. Diadema annularus on sponge D. Golden crinoid E. Common Comet Seastar E. Orange ball sponge Seagrass bed Coral reef slopes into Halophola spp. dominated seagrass beds at about 12m depth, extending further than the current survey. This habitat supported small, grazing fish and various sponge species. Figure 7. A. Halophola dominated seagrass bed. B. Flat-topped bristle brush among Halophola blades. Protected Species Notable encounters of protected species include two Nassau grouper, and one Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Figure 8.). Two living colonies of federally protected Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) were encountered, along with many recently dead skeletons (Figure 8). Critically endangered Diploria labyrinthiformis was also encountered, along with several colonies of the endangered Orbecella annularis, O. faveolata, and O. franksi (Figure 8). For a full species list, see Appendix A. Figure 8. A. Critically endangered Nassau Grouper B. Critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, grazing on a sponge. C. O. annularus and diverse fish community D. Recently dead A. palmata skeletons are abundant E. Endangered D. labyrhinthyformes F. Princess parrotfish Water quality Water quality metrics were within expected range for the season and weather conditions. Measurements for temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), and turbidity can be found in Table 2. Notably, turbidity was extremely low, which indicates little to no input of terrigenous sedimentation in the week prior to sampling. Table 2. In situ water quality measurements taken at all ten sites on February 21, 2025 with EXO2 multiparameter sonde. Bacterial loads for Total Coliforms and E. coli show a gradient, moving from lower in the west to higher in the east. Due to high wave action, resuspension of sediment may have contributed to higher than expected values for these indicators. Enterococci sp. were below detectable limits for all samples. Table 3. Results of grab sample laboratory analysis for bacterial indicators and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Site ID Total Coliforms (MPN) E. coli (MPN) Enterococci sp. (MPN) TSS (mg/L) F02 573 30 <10 1.2 F04 1467 187 <10 1.7 F06 857 122 <10 1.9 F08 1607 332 <10 3.2 F10 1726 281 <10 2.1 Site ID Time Site depth (m) Sample depth (m) Temp (C) Salinity (ppt) DO (mg/L) pH (s.u.) Turbidity (NTU) F01 16:49 11.8 0.5 26.97 36.58 7.16 8.20 0.0 11.3 26.90 36.59 7.01 8.19 0.3 F02 16:45 6.5 0.5 27.07 36.59 7.05 8.20 0.0 6.0 26.98 36.59 6.97 8.19 0.0 F03 16:42 6.3 0.5 27.21 36.60 7.20 8.20 0.0 5.8 26.88 36.59 7.10 8.20 0.0 F04 16:40 4.5 0.5 27.38 36.60 7.23 8.22 0.0 4.0 27.10 36.59 7.70 8.22 0.0 F05 16:36 6.8 0.5 27.26 36.60 7.35 8.21 0.0 6.3 26.86 36.59 7.12 8.19 0.0 F06 16:33 6.7 0.5 26.90 36.58 7.22 8.21 0.0 6.2 26.80 36.59 7.17 8.20 0.0 F07 16:30 5.3 0.5 27.05 36.58 7.27 8.21 0.0 4.8 26.92 36.58 7.30 8.21 0.0 F08 16:24 6.6 0.5 27.10 36.60 7.00 8.19 0.0 6.1 26.38 36.60 6.93 8.19 0.0 F09 16:21 5.4 0.5 27.01 36.59 7.08 8.20 0.0 4.9 26.88 36.59 6.99 8.19 0.0 F10 16:15 3.4 0.5 27.57 36.50 7.89 8.04 0.0 2.9 27.03 36.58 7.25 8.17 0.0 Overall, the marine ecosystem supports a healthy assemblage of corals, fishes, and invertebrates. Recommendations Due to the relative health of this reef and vulnerability of the coral globally, significant attention should be paid to limiting the introduction of additional stressors. The solar field will rest primarily on the northern, upslope portion of these properties, leaving natural habitat as a buffer between the proposed construction site and the sea. I recommend that this area remain intact to preserve its ecological functionality. The utmost care should be taken to protect this environment from sedimentation and disruption, especially during the land clearing and construction phases of the project. Silt and sediment barriers should be properly installed and maintained. Water quality, including turbidity and chlorophyll should be monitored throughout the construction phase of the project. Figure 9. Fish encountered in this survey A. Yellowtail damselfish and O. annularus B. Graysby C. Blue tang D. Hamlet and Blue tang E. French grunt D. Longfin Damselfish juvenile Appendix A. Species list Marine Algae Phylum Family Species Common Name Tracheophyta Hydrocharitaceae Halophila stipulacea Chlorophyta Halimedacea Halimeda opuntia Watercress Halimeda tuna Udoteaceae Penicillus pyriformis Flat-top bristle brush Penicillus dumetosus Shaving brush Udotea occidentalis Udotea flabellum Valoniaceae Ventricaria ventricosa Sea pearl Phaeophyta Dictyotaceae Dictyota spp Y-branched algae Padina spp. White scroll algae Lobophora spp. Sargassaceae Turbinaria turbinata Saucer leaf Sargassum spp Cyanobacteria Schizotrichaceae Schizotrichaceae spp. Corals Family Species Common Name Conservation Status Stony Corals Acroporidae Acropora palmata Elkhorn coral critically endangered Agariciidae Agaricea agaricites Lettuce coral Astrocoeniidae Stephanocoenia intersepta Blushing star coral Faviidae Orbicella annularis Boulder star coral endangered Orbicella faveolata Mountainous star coral Orbicella franksi Knobby star coral Pseudodiploria strigosa Symmetrical brain coral Montastaeidae Montastraea cavernosa Giant star coral Mussidae Diploria labyrinthiformis Grooved brain coral critically endangered Colpophyllia natans Boulder brain coral vulnerable Pocilloporidae Madracis mirabilis Yellow pencil coral Poritidae Porites asteroides Mustard hill coral Porites porites Finger coral Siderastreidae Siderastrea radians Lesser starlet coral Siderastrea siderea Massive starlet coral Scleractinia Solenastrea bournoni Smooth star coral Hydrocorals Milleporidae Millepora alcicornis Branching fire coral Millepora complanate Blade fire coral Gorgonians Briareidae Briareum asbestinum Corky sea finger Plexauridae Plexaura flexuosa Bent sea rod Pseudoplexaura spp Porous sea rod Eunicea spp Knobby sea rod Gorgoniidae Pseudopterogorgia spp Sea plumes Gorgonia ventalina Common sea fan Marine macroinvertebrates Phylem Species Common name Annelida Spirobranchus giganteus Christmas tree worm Hermodice carunculata Bearded fireworm Arthropoda Panulirus argus Caribbean spiny lobster Cnidaria Halocordyle disticha Christmas tree hydroid Echinodermata Davidaster ribiginosa Golden crinoid Linckia guildingii Common comet star Diadema antillarum Long-spined urchin Tripneustes ventricosus West Indian sea egg Echinometra lucunter Rock boring urchin Porifera Pseudoceratina crassa Branching tube sponge Callyspongia plicifera Azure vase sponge Xestospongia muta Giant barrel sponge Ircinia strobilina Black ball sponge Cinachyra sp. Orange ball sponge Cliona delitrix Red boring sponge Mollusca Acanthopleura granulata Fuzzy chiton Lithopoma tectum West Indian starsnail Cerithium litteratum Stocky cerith Fish Family Species Common name Local abundance Acanthuridae Acanthurus coeruleus Blue tang common Acanthurus bahianus Ocean surgeonfish common Acanthurus chirugus Doctorfish common Aulostomidae Aulostomus maculatus Atlantic trumpetfish common Blennidae Ophioblennius macclurei Redlip blenny uncommon Malacoctenus triangulatus Saddled blenny common Carangidae Caranx ruber Bar jack common Caranx bartholomew Yellow jack common Chaetodontidae Chaetodon capistratus Foureye Butterflyfish uncommon Gerreidae Gerres cinereus Yellowfin mojarra common Grammatidae Gramma loreto Fairy basslet common Haemulon Haemulon flavolineatum French grunt common Haemulon carbonarium Caesar Grunt common Holocentridae Holocentrus adscensionis Squirrelfish common Holocentrus rufus Longspine squirrelfish uncommon Myripristis jacobus Blackbar soldierfish uncommon Labridae Halichoeres radiatus Puddingwife occasional Halichoeres bivittatus Slippery dick common Bodianus rufus Spanish hogfish common Thalasoma bifasciatum Bluehead wrasse common Lutjanidae Lutjanus apodus Schoolmaster snapper rare Lutjanus mahogoni Mahogany Snapper rare Ocyurus chrysurus Yellowtail snapper common Mullidae Pseudopeneus maculatus Spotted goatfish occasional Pomacanthidae Pomacanthus paru French Angelfish rare Pomacanthus archuatus Grey Angelfish rare Pomocentridae Stegastes partitus Bicolor damselfish common Stegastes leucostictus Beaugregory common Stegastes adustus Dusky damselfish common Stegastes variabilis Cocoa damselfish common Stegastes planifrons 3-spot damselfish common Abudefduf saxatillis Sergeant major common Microspathodon chrysurus Yellowtail Damselfish common Fish cont. Family Species Common name Local abundance Pomocentridae Chromis cyanea Blue Chromis common Chromis multilineata Brown Chromis common Scaridae Sparisoma viride Stoplight parrotfish occasional Sparisoma aurofrenatum Redband parrotfish occasional Scarus iseri Striped Parrotfish common Scarus taeniopterus Princess parrotfish common Sciaenidae Equetus punctatus Spotted drum rare Scombridae Scomberomorus cavalla Kingfish occasional Serranidae Epinephelus striatus Nassau grouper * critically endangered Hypoplectrus unicolor Butter hamlet occasional Hypoplectrus puella Barred hamlet rare Serranus tigrinus Harlequin bass uncommon Hypoplectrus nigricans Black hamlet uncommon Cephalopholis cruentatus Graysby rare Epinephelus guttatus Red Hind uncommon Synodontidae Synodus intermedius Sandiver uncommon Tetraodontidae Canthigaster rostrata Sharpnose puffer uncommon Marine Macrofauna Family Species Common name Status Cheloniidae Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill sea turtle * critically endangered Attachment F – Glint & Glare Study FORGESOLAR GLARE ANALYSIS Glare Policy Adherence The following table estimates the policy adherence of this glare analysis according to the 2021 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Policy: Review of Solar Energy System Projects on Federally-Obligated Airports This policy may require the following criteria be met for solar energy systems on airport property: • No glare of any kind for Air Traffic Control Tower(s) ("ATCT") at cab height. • Default analysis and observer characteristics, including 1-minute time step. ForgeSolar is not affiliated with the U.S. FAA and does not represent or speak officially for the U.S. FAA. ForgeSolar cannot approve or deny projects - results are informational only. Contact the relevant airport and FAA district office for information on policy and requirements. COMPONENT STATUS DESCRIPTION Analysis parameters PASS Analysis time interval and eye characteristics used are acceptable ATCT(s) FAIL Receptor(s) marked as ATCT receive green and/or yellow glare The referenced policy can be read at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2021-09862 Project: Fortuna Site configuration: Fortuna Phase 1 Created 29 Aug, 2024 Updated 29 Aug, 2024 Time-step 1 minute Timezone offset UTC-4 Minimum sun altitude 0.0 deg DNI peaks at 1,000.0 W/m Site ID 127989.19381 Ocular transmission coefficient 0.5 Pupil diameter 0.002 m Eye focal length 0.017 m Sun subtended angle 9.3 mrad PV analysis methodology V2 2 Component Data This report includes results for PV arrays and Observation Point ("OP") receptors marked as ATCTs. Components that are not pertinent to the policy, such as routes, flight paths, and vertical surfaces, are excluded. PV Arrays Name: PV array 1 - northwest Axis tracking: Fixed (no rotation) Tilt: 20.0° Orientation: 180.0° Rated power: 10000.0 kW Panel material: Smooth glass with AR coating Reflectivity: Vary with sun Slope error: correlate with material Vertex Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Ground elevation (ft) Height above ground (ft) Total elevation (ft) 1 18.348885 -65.012292 617.90 4.60 622.50 2 18.348746 -65.011696 632.04 4.60 636.64 3 18.349780 -65.010290 749.74 4.60 754.34 4 18.350039 -65.007994 778.83 4.60 783.43 5 18.350272 -65.007721 794.89 4.60 799.49 6 18.349371 -65.005641 648.44 4.60 653.04 7 18.347812 -65.011724 579.70 4.60 584.30 8 18.347867 -65.012276 553.44 4.60 558.04 9 18.348885 -65.012292 616.27 4.60 620.87 Name: PV array 2 - southeast Axis tracking: Fixed (no rotation) Tilt: 20.0° Orientation: 180.0° Rated power: 10000.0 kW Panel material: Smooth glass with AR coating Reflectivity: Vary with sun Slope error: correlate with material Vertex Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Ground elevation (ft) Height above ground (ft) Total elevation (ft) 1 18.347815 -65.011739 556.50 4.60 561.10 2 18.349377 -65.005642 580.88 4.60 585.48 3 18.346853 -65.007936 363.25 4.60 367.85 4 18.346231 -65.012377 345.02 4.60 349.62 5 18.347658 -65.011548 587.53 4.60 592.13 Observation Point ATCT Receptors Name ID Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Elevation (ft) Height (ft) 1-ATCT 1 18.339123 -64.974828 59.46 75.00 Map image of 1-ATCT Glare Analysis Results Summary of Results Glare with low potential for temporary after-image predicted PV Array Tilt Orient Annual Green Glare Annual Yellow Glare Energy ° ° min hr min hr kWh PV array 1 - northwest 20.0 180.0 1,605 26.8 0 0.0 24,240,000.0 PV array 2 - southeast 20.0 180.0 1,886 31.4 0 0.0 24,250,000.0 Total annual glare received by each receptor; may include duplicate times of glare from multiple reflective surfaces. Receptor Annual Green Glare Annual Yellow Glare min hr min hr 1-ATCT 3,491 58.2 0 0.0 PV: PV array 1 - northwest Receptor Annual Green Glare Annual Yellow Glare min hr min hr 1-ATCT 1,605 26.8 0 0.0 PV array 1 - northwest and 1-ATCT Receptor type: ATCT Observation Point 0 minutes of yellow glare 1,605 minutes of green glare PV: PV array 2 - southeast Receptor Annual Green Glare Annual Yellow Glare min hr min hr 1-ATCT 1,886 31.4 0 0.0 PV array 2 - southeast and 1-ATCT Receptor type: ATCT Observation Point 0 minutes of yellow glare 1,886 minutes of green glare Assumptions Default glare analysis parameters and observer eye characteristics (for reference only): • Analysis time interval: 1 minute • Ocular transmission coefficient: 0.5 • Pupil diameter: 0.002 meters • Eye focal length: 0.017 meters • Sun subtended angle: 9.3 milliradians 2016 © Sims Industries d/b/a ForgeSolar, All Rights Reserved. "Green" glare is glare with low potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. "Yellow" glare is glare with potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour. The algorithm does not rigorously represent the detailed geometry of a system; detailed features such as gaps between modules, variable height of the PV array, and support structures may impact actual glare results. However, we have validated our models against several systems, including a PV array causing glare to the air-traffic control tower at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and several sites in Albuquerque, and the tool accurately predicted the occurrence and intensity of glare at different times and days of the year. Several V1 calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot location, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare. This primarily affects V1 analyses of path receptors. Random number computations are utilized by various steps of the annual hazard analysis algorithm. Predicted minutes of glare can vary between runs as a result. This limitation primarily affects analyses of Observation Point receptors, including ATCTs. Note that the SGHAT/ ForgeSolar methodology has always relied on an analytical, qualitative approach to accurately determine the overall hazard (i.e. green vs. yellow) of expected glare on an annual basis. The analysis does not automatically consider obstacles (either man-made or natural) between the observation points and the prescribed solar installation that may obstruct observed glare, such as trees, hills, buildings, etc. The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger than the sub-array size. Additional analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on related limitations.) The variable direct normal irradiance (DNI) feature (if selected) scales the user-prescribed peak DNI using a typical clear-day irradiance profile. This profile has a lower DNI in the mornings and evenings and a maximum at solar noon. The scaling uses a clear-day irradiance profile based on a normalized time relative to sunrise, solar noon, and sunset, which are prescribed by a sun-position algorithm and the latitude and longitude obtained from Google maps. The actual DNI on any given day can be affected by cloud cover, atmospheric attenuation, and other environmental factors. The ocular hazard predicted by the tool depends on a number of environmental, optical, and human factors, which can be uncertain. We provide input fields and typical ranges of values for these factors so that the user can vary these parameters to see if they have an impact on the results. The speed of SGHAT allows expedited sensitivity and parametric analyses. The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of more rigorous modeling methods. Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid based on aggregated research data. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a continuous, not discrete, spectrum. Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot locations may differ. Refer to the Help page at www.forgesolar.com/help/ for assumptions and limitations not listed here. Attachment G – Driveway Permit Application and Plans DATE _________________ OWNER INFORMATION Name ________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Email Address ________________________________________________________________________ Parcel(s)No./Address _________________________________________________________________ DESIGNER INFORMATION Name ___________________________________ Email Address _______________________________ Telephone ______________________ Registration No. _____________________________________ Driveway Width ___________ ft. Swale Width __________ ft. Swale Length __________ ft. Swale Depth __________ ft Grade of proposed Road/Driveway at intersection of Public Road and/or highway _____ percent/Indicate plus or minus slope ____ Along intersection of Culvert Invert Depth ______ft., W ______Ft. & L ______ Please submit four (4) copies of map showing: site plan, location map and detailed driveway drawings. ☐ Permit Approved ☐ Permit Disapproved Permit # __________________ Date Issued __________________ Expiration __________________ Total Amount Due __________________ Permit Fees Collected __________________ Attachments: ☐ Drawings Samples ☐ Construction Specifications Commissioner _________________________ Driveway N/A N/A 20 120 Match existing 2%; maximum 8% +/- 2 +/- 18" Dia. 45 +/- 10/21/2025 STF Solar, LLC (A VIElectron, LLC company) c/o Christian Loranger 1-508-965-8637 nbdsolar@gmail.com 102404046300 & 104901013400, No. 2 & 3B Fortuna, Estate Fortuna, St. Thomas, VI 00802 Hoyle Tanner & Associates, Inc. [68.56'] LOT 3B LOT 2 REFER TO SHEET D2 FOR DETAILED DRIVEWAY PLAN EXISTING PROPERTY LINES (TYP) LIMITS OF CZM TIER 1 PROPOSED DRIVEWAY LOCATION FORTUNA ROAD PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE D1 95 E. Mitchell Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com OVERALL SITE PLAN (PHASE 1) LOTS 3B & 2 FORTUNA ESTATE FORTUNA, SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON, LLC COMPANY LOT 2 LOT 3B 20' CONSTRUCT 20' WIDE DRIVEWAY WITH 12" OF COMPACTED 3/4" GRAVEL. SEE DETAIL 2/D3 INSTALL 45LF, 18" HDPE CULVERT AT DRIVEWAY. SET INVERTS PER EXISTING DITCH BOTTOM. SEE DETAIL 1/D3. 2%± 8%± MAX GRADE AREA TO PROVIDE 3% MAX. CROSS SLOPE & 8% MAX. LONGITUDINAL SLOPE GRADE DITCH TO DIRECT FLOW TO DRIVEWAY CULVERT R28' (TYP) RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE LIMITS OF VEGETATION MULCHING EXISTING PROPERTY LINE (TYP) 120' 20' PROPOSED SOLAR PANELS (TYP) BUFFER TBD INSTALL 25' WIDE DOUBLE SWING GATE PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR REFERENCE ONLY. REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS BY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR CONSTRUCTION. 75' BUFFER PRELIMINARY LOCATIONS OF PROPOSED SOLAR PANELS. FINAL LAYOUT TBD. REFER TO RACKING PLANS BY RACKING PROVIDER FOR CONSTRUCTION D2 95 E. Mitchell Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com ACCESS DRIVEWAY SITE PLAN LOTS 3B & 2 FORTUNA ESTATE FORTUNA, SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON, LLC COMPANY D3 ACCESS DRIVEWAY DETAILS LOTS 3B & 2 FORTUNA ESTATE FORTUNA, SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 95 E. Mitchell Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com ACCESS DRIVEWAY SECTION ACCESS DRIVEWAY PROFILE STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON, LLC COMPANY Attachment H – Site and Erosion Control Plans C1 COVER SHEET PARCEL 2 & 3B FORTUNA ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A PARCEL 2 PROPERTY ID: 102404046300 OLG MAP NUMBER: D9-27-T51 AREA: 127.2± ACRES DPNR ZONE: R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONE PARCEL 3B PROPERTY ID: 104901013400 OLG MAP NUMBER: D9-209-T59 AREA: 83.4± ACRES DPNR ZONE: R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONE PROPERTY INFORMATION PARCEL 2 DOWLING WILLIAM JR. TRUSTEE 90 BROAD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10004 PARCEL 3B SEAVIEW INC. - LINDBERG BAY 90 BROAD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10004 PROPERTY OWNERS OCTOBER 30, 2025 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY WITH BATTERY STORAGE (PHASE 1) 20.16 MWdc (18.000 MWac) 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 LIST OF DRAWINGS DWG # SHEET# DWG NAME C1 1 COVER SHEET C2 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN C3 3 SITE PREP / EROSION CONTROL PLAN C4 4 SITE LAYOUT PLAN C5 5 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN C6 6 EROSION CONTROL NOTES & DETAILS C7 7 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 1 C8 8 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 2 PERMIT APPROVALS NUMBER DATE DPNR EARTH CHANGE TBD __/__/25 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. 280 AYER ROAD, PO BOX 242 HARVARD, MA 01451 ATTN: E. ROBERT ERB (978) 456-6855 X17 CIVIL ENGINEER / PERMITTING CONSULTANT HOYLE, TANNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. 95 E. MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD, STE 200 OVIEDO, FL 32765 ATTN: BILL DAVIDSON, PE (603) 391-2118 PROJECT DEVELOPER STF SOLAR, LLC 5000 EST ENIGHED, STE 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 ATTN: CHRISTIAN LORANGER (508) 965-8637 RACKING PROVIDER PROJECT TEAM MODULE: FIRST SOLAR SERIES-6 465W TOTAL MODULES: 43,356 (PHASE 1) RACKING: 20° TILT, 2MIP ROW SPACING: 5'-0" CLEARANCE (TYP) MODULE ROTATION: 195° (SOUTHWEST FACING) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STE 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 APPLICANT ISSUED FOR PERMITTING DPNR LAND CLEARING TBD 1 SURVEYOR MARVIN BERNING & ASSOCIATES 6501 RED HOOK PLAZA, SUITE 201 SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 ATTN: HARRY GAURILOFF, RLS (340) 775-6557 CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY COCOSOL INTERNATIONAL, INC. 777 BRICKELL AVENUE, #500-97996 MIAMI, FL 33131 ATTN: CARLOS SOLIS (305) 518-7236 MARINE STUDY / FLORA & FUANA SURVEY UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (UVI) MARINE SCIENCE CENTER 8124 SUBBASE, SUITE 102, PMB 486 SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 ATTN: AMBER PACKARD, MSc __/__/25 DPNR COASTAL ZONE TBD __/__/25 DPNR ELECTRICAL PERMIT TBD __/__/25 DPNR BUILDING PERMIT TBD __/__/25 DPNR DRIVEWAY PERMIT TBD __/__/25 PROJECT LOCATION GLINT AND GLARE STUDY DARE STRATEGIES, LLC 2248 ROSE HAL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454 ATTN: DAVE BELOTE (703) 822-1965 DPNR PARTIAL LAND CLEARING (TRANSECTS) N/A 12/1/23 POLAR RACKING, INC. 6889 REXWOOD ROAD, UNIT #5 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4V 1R2, CA ATTN: ADRIAN MAROLLY (514) 250-7788 PARCELS 2 AND 3B ESTATE F US ARMY CORP AERIAL TOPOGRAPHIC [68.56'] EXISTING LEGEND C2 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS NOTES: REFERENCE PLAN: PROPERTY INFORMATION: LEGEND PARCELS 2 AND 3B ESTATE FO US ARMY CORP AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICA [68.56'] C3 SITE PREP / EROSION CONTROL PLAN 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 3 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT NOTES: EROSION CONTROL NOTES: LEGEND PARCELS 2 AND 3B ESTATE FO US ARMY CORP AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICA [68.56'] C4 SITE PLAN 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 PROJECT DATA DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (R-2) REGULATION REQUIRED PROVIDED 4 GENERAL NOTES SOLAR DESIGN NOTES: PARCELS 2 AND 3B ESTATE FO US ARMY CORP AERIAL TOPOGRAPHICA [68.56'] LEGEND C5 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 5 GRADING NOTES EROSION CONTROL NOTES: C6 EROSION CONTROL NOTES & DETAILS 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 STONE CHECK DAM DETAIL (AS NEEDED) EROSION CONTROL BERM DETAIL (AS AN APPROVED EQUAL) SILT FENCE EROSION CONTROL DETAIL STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE/EXIT DETAIL SILT SOCK EROSION CONTROL DETAIL (AS AN APPROVED EQUAL) EROSION CONTROL NOTES: 6 C7 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 1 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 7 25' WIDE ACCESS GATE DETAIL PERIMETER SECURITY FENCE DETAIL CONCRETE WASHOUT AREA DETAIL TYPICAL SOLAR RACKING ASSEMBLY DETAIL LOT 2 LOT 3B 20' CONSTRUCT 20' WIDE DRIVEWAY WITH 12" OF COMPACTED 3/4" GRAVEL. SEE DETAIL 2/D3 INSTALL 45LF, 18" HDPE CULVERT AT DRIVEWAY. SET INVERTS PER EXISTING DITCH BOTTOM. SEE DETAIL 1/D3. 2%± 8%± MAX GRADE AREA TO PROVIDE 3% MAX. CROSS SLOPE & 8% MAX. LONGITUDINAL SLOPE GRADE DITCH TO DIRECT FLOW TO DRIVEWAY CULVERT R28' (TYP) RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE LIMITS OF VEGETATION MULCHING EXISTING PROPERTY LINE (TYP) 120' 20' PROPOSED SOLAR PANELS (TYP) BUFFER TBD INSTALL 25' WIDE DOUBLE SWING GATE PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR REFERENCE ONLY. REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS BY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR CONSTRUCTION. 75' BUFFER PRELIMINARY LOCATIONS OF PROPOSED SOLAR PANELS. FINAL LAYOUT TBD. REFER TO RACKING PLANS BY RACKING PROVIDER FOR CONSTRUCTION C8 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 2 8 95 E. Mitchel Hammock Road Suite 200 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 380-1919 www.hoyletanner.com 8 PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (PHASE 1) FORTUNA 3B & 2 WEST END QTR ESTATE FORTUNA SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 STF SOLAR, LLC A VIELECTRON LLC COMPANY 5000 EST. ENIGHED, STA 4A, PMB 146 SAINT JOHN, VI 00830 TYPICAL ACCESS DRIVEWAY SECTION DRIVEWAY DETAIL PLAN PERMANENT ROCK BERM SERIES Attachment I – Required Maps and Plans Hydrologic Soil Group—Virgin Islands of the United States (NRCS Soils Map - Bovoni Estate) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 10/14/2025 2029100 2029300 2029500 2029700 2029900 2030100 2030300 2030500 2029100 2029300 2029500 2029700 2029900 2030100 2030300 2030500 286900 287100 287300 287500 287700 287900 288100 288300 288500 288700 288900 289100 286900 287100 287300 287500 287700 287900 288100 288300 288500 288700 288900 289100 18° 21' 14'' N 65° 1' 2'' W 18° 21' 14'' N 64° 59' 44'' W 18° 20' 25'' N 65° 1' 2'' W 18° 20' 25'' N 64° 59' 44'' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 20N WGS84 0 500 1000 2000 3000 Feet 0 150 300 600 900 Meters Map Scale: 1:10,500 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:12,000. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Virgin Islands of the United States Survey Area Data: Version 7, Sep 11, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Data not available. The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Hydrologic Soil Group—Virgin Islands of the United States (NRCS Soils Map - Bovoni Estate) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 10/14/2025 Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI CbB Cinnamon Bay loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded B 0.9 0.3% CgC Cinnamon Bay gravelly loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, occasionally flooded A 2.5 0.8% FsD Fredriksdal- Susannaberg complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes, extremely stony D 0.5 0.2% FsE Fredriksdal- Susannaberg complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes, extremely stony D 50.7 15.6% FsF Fredriksdal- Susannaberg complex, 40 to 60 percent slopes, extremely stony D 65.2 20.0% FsG Fredriksdal- Susannaberg complex, 60 to 90 percent slopes, extremely stony D 152.6 46.9% RdB Redhook extremely stony sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes, rubbly A 0.7 0.2% SoA Solitude gravelly fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded A/D 0.3 0.1% SrG Southgate-Rock outcrop complex, 60 to 90 percent slopes D 34.6 10.6% W Water 17.5 5.4% Totals for Area of Interest 325.5 100.0% Hydrologic Soil Group—Virgin Islands of the United States NRCS Soils Map - Bovoni Estate Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 10/14/2025 Description Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long-duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (A/D, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink-swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. Rating Options Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher Hydrologic Soil Group—Virgin Islands of the United States NRCS Soils Map - Bovoni Estate Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 10/14/2025 Attachment J – Hydrology Report Hydrology Report For a Proposed Solar Energy Facility with Battery Storage Parcel No. 3B & 2 Fortuna Estate Fortuna St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands HTA Project No. 23.141001.00 October 2025 Applicant: STF Solar, LLC A VIelectron LLC Company Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Project Location .......................................................................................................................... 3 FEMA Flood Hazard ..................................................................................................................... 3 Project Description ..................................................................................................................... 4 Hydrologic Analysis .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Rainfall ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Soils ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Hydrographs ................................................................................................................................ 6 Modeling ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Pre-Development Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 7 Post-Development Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 7 Peak Runoff Analysis .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix A - Rainfall Data ........................................................................................................ 12 Appendix B – NRCS Web Soil Survey ........................................................................................ 14 Appendix C - Pre-Development Watershed Map ..................................................................... 19 Appendix D - Post-Development Watershed Map ................................................................... 21 Appendix E – HydroCAD Analysis .............................................................................................. 23 Introduction Project Location The proposed solar energy facility is located in Tier II (inland) with portions of the site located in Tier I (coastal zone) at 3B and 2 Fortuna, Estate Fortuna near the western section of the United States Virgin Island Saint Thomas, south of Fortuna Road (see below image). The total site (including lot 3B and 2 identified as Parcel No. 104901013400 and 104404046300, respectively) area is 210.6 +/- acres, where 44.5 +/- acres are anticipated to be disturbed in phase 1 and an additional 50.85 +/- for phase 2. Phase 1 of the project is located entirely in Tier II, where phase 2 of the project is anticipated to be constructed within Tier I of the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) line and concurrently with phase 1. FEMA Flood Hazard The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Number FM7800000023G, effective date April 16, 2007, covers the project site. The site is predominately located within flood zone “X”, with the 100-year flood zone “VE” present in the southern part of the site near the coastline (see below image). No wetlands are present on-site. Topographic information used for the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models at the project site and contiguous areas was obtained from American Land Title Association (ALTA) and topographic survey (survey) prepared by Marvin Berning & Associates professional land surveyors in March 2024. The survey provided 10-foot internal contours of the project area, the shoreline, cliff line, limits of the flood zone, and delineation of the CZM Tier I line. Project Description The project consists of the construction of a ground mounted racking solar field system with a total 44+/- MWdc (18 MWac) capacity including on-site battery energy storage system (BESS), equipment pads and access driveways; phase 1 anticipates constructing 20.16+/- MWdc (18 MWac) within Tier II and the remaining 23.84 +/- MWdc in phase 2 within Tier I. The racking system will be supported on 2.375-inch diameter ground screws installed into the ground in rows running at a 195-degree rotation from the east-west axis with each row separated by a typical 5-foot aisle. The solar panels are set at a 10-degree fixed tilt that will rest a minimum 24-inches above ground allowing grass and other various open space vegetation to grow underneath. The site is currently being partially cleared in accordance to an approved Permit Letter Request with a low ground pressure skid steer or track excavator with a mulching attachment to remove and grind the existing trees and vegetation within 2-inches of the existing ground surface to preserve all topsoil and allow existing roots to remain, where the majority of the mulch is left in place while any excess mulch is placed in a perimeter berm along the downhill slopes toward the coast (see below image). Prior to construction of the solar racking system, the remaining project area will be cleared using the current clearing methods and the security fence will be installed. During the on-going clearing construction activities granted from the approved Permit Letter Request, it has been made evident two (2) ghuts exist on-site. Although the ridges of the ghuts are visually well defined for the working crews, the ghuts are currently being surveyed on an accelerated schedule to obtain an updated terrestrial survey to provide a 25-foot buffer on each side of the ghut. No construction will occur within the buffers. Hydrologic Analysis Rainfall The runoff analysis is based on the 2, 10, 25, and 100-year storm events using the SCS Technical Release 55 (TR-55) method with Type-II, 24-hour storms. Rainfall precipitation data was obtained from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service Precipitation Frequency Data Server (Appendix A) based on the project location. A summary of the rainfall events is shown in the table below. STORM EVENT 24-HOUR RAINFALL (Inches) 2-Year Storm 3.82 10-Year Storm 7.31 25-Year Storm 9.63 100-Year Storm 13.70 Soils Existing site soil information was taken from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS). The NRCS Web Soil Survey (Appendix B) classifies the types of soils found within the watershed according to hydrologic soils group (HSG): A, B, C or D. The site consists entirely of HSG D soils, as the United States Virgin Island of Saint Thomas is known for having volcanic, rocky, soils. Hydrographs The overall pre-development and post-development site hydrographs were calculated utilizing the method detailed in Technical Release 55 (TR-55) “Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds” as published by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, “SCS”, and revised in June of 1986. The site drains entirely in the southern direction towards the coast and discharges into the Caribbean Sea; therefore, the analysis of the on-site hydrologic and hydraulic conditions of the project are within one (1) watershed with a designated design point (assumed critical stormwater discharge point). Modeling The hydrologic analysis was performed using the HydroCAD computer program which is based on the NRCS Technical Release 20 (TR-20) Model for Project Formulation Hydrology. Due to the existing grounds and topography, combination of segments of sheet flow and shallow concentrated flow methods were used to determine the time of concentration for the watershed. For this analysis, rainfall depth was uniformly imposed on the pre- and post-development watershed over a 24-hour period and then converted to a peak runoff volume using a Runoff Curve Number (CN), which is determined based on the soil types and HSG classified by the NRCS Web Soil Survey. The lower or higher the CN the more permeable or impervious the ground conditions are, respectively. Said volume is transformed into a hydrograph utilizing the Unit Hydrograph Theory and routing procedures, which are dependent on the travel time through the watershed. Pre-Development Conditions The existing site, previously used for agricultural purposes, is currently vacant and has been partially cleared and mulched in accordance with an approved Permit Letter Request, but was previously undeveloped and overgrown with woods, grass and mixed vegetation, which has been used as the pre- development conditions for the purpose of this analysis with a land cover of “Woods/grass comb., Good” for the HSG D soils identified on-site. Please see Pre-Development Drainage Map (Appendix C). The analysis criteria used for the SCS TR-20 hydraulic analysis of the pre-development conditions are as follows: • Storm Event Frequency: 2, 10, 25 and 100-year, 24-Hour Storms • Runoff Coefficients (CN) Woods/grass combo., Good, HSG D = 79 The table below provides a summary of the peak runoff rates in the pre-development conditions. PRE-DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS Design Point 1 Inflow Area 211.50 Acres 2-Year Peak Flow 415.07 cfs 10-Year Peak Flow 1,108.78 cfs 25-Year Peak Flow 1,583.99 cfs 100-Year Peak Flow 2,415.78 cfs Post-Development Conditions The proposed site is designed to utilize the existing topography and minimize the effects on the natural hydrologic and hydraulic patterns of the existing site. The proposed project will maintain the soil type, watershed, and design point consistent with the pre-development conditions. Please see Post- Development Drainage Map (Appendix D). The site contains steep slopes that may require steps and/or cut ins to install the proposed solar system that will only be constructed on an as needed basis to reduce the overall ground disturbance of the site. Additional silt fencing may be required to control erosion during construction, and stabilization will be established before the completion of construction. Natural spray tack adhesives will be used for permanent measures to stabilize the site for any necessary stepping access paths or cut ins. Permanent rock berm series will also be installed as needed within naturally occurring drainage flow paths, excluding anything within the ghut buffers, as an erosion control measure and help reduce the overall peak runoff rates for various storm events. At the end of each row, all power lines used to operate the solar panels will be distributed above ground to connect the equipment pads where the low-voltage wires will run through a Class 2 Circuit (CAV) system and the high-voltage wires will run through conduits on concrete pads. No trenching or excavating is anticipated for this project further minimizing any ground disturbance to the site. The entire site drains into the Caribbean Sea and concerns of adverse flooding are not anticipated therefore the 2022 U.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Protection Handbook (USVI EP Handbook) requirements to reduce the runoff volume for the 1-year design storm is not applicable for this project. The proposed development will utilize dense Guinea Grass (Megathyrsus maximus), maintained at a 6”- 12” height, to surround the proposed racking system (both within the aisles and underneath the panels) to create a stable ground condition similar to the existing conditions. For this hydrological analysis, a land cover of “>75% Grass Cover, Good” has been used for the developed portions of the site, while the undeveloped potions will maintain the existing land covers of “Woods/grass comb., Good”. The panels themselves, with a 20-degrees fixed tilt and raised 24” from the ground, are modelled as pervious since all groundcover below them will be stabilized grass to absorb runoff and gaps between adjacent panels will allow water to drain freely. Below is a photo of a constructed solar site by VIElectron showing the dense stabilized Guinea grass in and around the solar modules. For the purposes of this analysis, the anticipated additional impervious area for both phase 1 and 2 were included (approximately 35,460 +/- SF) and is from the equipment pads, above ground conduit runs, battery storage, and ground screws were accounted for and were considered paved areas for the purposes of this analysis. Additional ground cover includes the proposed access drive, which was considered gravel road. The analysis criteria used for the SCS TR-20 hydraulic analysis of the post-development conditions are as follows: • Storm Event Frequency: 2, 10, 25 and 100-year, 24-Hour Storms • Runoff Coefficients (CN) Impervious, HSG D = 98 Gravel roads, HSG D = 96 >75% Grass Cover, Good, HSG D = 80 Woods/grass combo., Good, HSG D = 79 The table below provides a summary of the peak runoff rates in the post-development conditions. POST-DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS Design Point 1 Inflow Area 211.50 Acres 2-Year Peak Flow 398.38 cfs 10-Year Peak Flow 1,045.05 cfs 25-Year Peak Flow 1.484.00 cfs 100-Year Peak Flow 2,250.90 cfs Peak Runoff Analysis Peak runoff was compared between the pre- and post-development conditions for the design point. As shown in the table below and HydroCAD analysis (Appendix E), the small increase in impervious cover is mostly absorbed by the overall dense Guinea grass areas in and around the panels, creating a similar ground cover to the existing conditions helping to stabilize the ground and mitigate runoff. The development will generally maintain the existing grades and drainage flow patterns with minimal changes to the current topography. To further reduce the peak rate of runoff and preserve the integrity of the site from future storm event erosion, several series of permanent rock berms will be constructed where naturally occurring drainage flow paths exist on-site, excluding the two (2) ghuts and their associated buffers. The watersheds were designed to provide peak runoff rate reductions between the pre- and post- development conditions up to the 100-year design storm for flow rate to comply with the 2022 U.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Protection Handbook (USVI EP Handbook). The site is volcanic HSG D soils, which provide little in the way of stormwater infiltration. Understanding the limited infiltration, the proposed rock berm series uses loose compacted crushed stone to help as a dispersion device while the rest of the disturbed areas of the watershed will feature dense Guinea grass which is intended to capture slow stormwater runoff and prevent erosion. The tables below provide a summary of the control of the peak rate of runoff between the pre- and post-development conditions. PEAK RUNOFF DESIGN POINT 1 Design Storm Pre-Dev Post-Dev Difference (cfs) 2-Year Peak Flow 415.07 cfs 398.38 cfs -16.69 cfs 10-Year Peak Flow 1,108.78 cfs 1,045.05 cfs -63.73 cfs 25-Year Peak Flow 1,583.99 cfs 1,484.00 cfs -99.99 cfs 100-Year Peak Flow 2,415.78 cfs 2,250.90 cfs -164.88 cfs Conclusion The project was designed to maintain existing natural soils, topography, and flow patterns. All existing vegetation within the project area will be ground flush with the existing grade with minimal root removal therefore leaving most soils in place and undisturbed. Limited grading is proposed which will allow for natural drainage patterns to be maintained. The proposed design has minimal impervious surfaces that are typically associated with stormwater runoff. To mitigate impacts from the development, a dense Guinea grass maintained between 6-12- inches in and around the solar field will provide permanent stabilization and slow stormwater runoff. The site will also feature several permanent rock berm series to be installed in the stormwater flow paths, excluding the existing two (2) ghuts and associated buffers, to slow runoff and promote infiltration with the Guinea grasses. The nature of this development does not generate stormwater pollutants typically associated with larger developments. Once constructed, the site will essentially be self-operational with limited vehicle traffic and will not use herbicides, pesticides or cleaning chemicals. Extensive perimeter erosion control measures are proposed and a detailed Stormwater Prevention Pollution Plan (SWPPP) will be implemented to prevent erosion and sediment runoff for the duration of construction until the site is permanently stabilized. In summary, the project was designed to meet the standards of the 2022 U.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Protection Handbook by providing peak rate of runoff reductions up to the 100-year design storm, while minimizing on-site ground disturbances and limiting impacts to the surrounding properties. Due to the entire site draining into the Caribbean Sea, concerns of adverse flooding are not anticipated, therefore the USVI EP Handbook requirement to reduce the volume of the 1-year design storm is not applicable for this project and is not included in this analysis. Appendix A - Rainfall Data