SECTION 165:35-45-7. Decommissioning of wind energy facilities

(a)   The owner of a wind energy facility shall be responsible, at its expense, for the proper decommissioning of the facility upon abandonment or the end of the useful life of the commercial wind energy equipment in the wind energy facility. Decommissioning shall be in a manner consistent with 17 O.S. § 160.14 and 17 O.S. § 160.15.

(b)   Evidence of financial security to cover the anticipated costs of decommissioning may be in the form of a surety bond, collateral bond, parent guaranty, cash, cashier's check, certificate of deposit, bank joint custody receipt, or irrevocable letter of credit.

(c)   The owner of a wind energy facility shall submit to the PUD Director, a notice of decommissioning for the proper retirement of the facility upon abandonment or the end of the useful life of the commercial wind energy facility. Such notice of decommissioning shall be submitted not less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to commencement of decommissioning in a manner consistent with 17 O.S. § 160.15.

[Source: Added at 33 Ok Reg 645, eff 8-25-16; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 620, eff 7-25-19]