HomeMy WebLinkAbout5_TalbotCLRSEPAChecklist-signedDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Rev: 08/2015
ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental
impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if
available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the
probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to
further analyze the proposal.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: [help]
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may
need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may
use “not applicable” or “does not apply” only when you can explain why it does not apply and
not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional
studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the
SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a
period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help
describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this
checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEAD AGENCIES:
Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated
aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first
but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold
determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the
completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
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USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: [help]
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the
applicable parts of sections A and B even though questions may be answered “does not apply”.
In addition the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words “project”,
“applicant”, and “property or site” should be read as “proposal”, “proponent”, and “affected
geographic area” respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part
B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the
proposal. For help go to: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html
A. BACKGROUND [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
Talbot Hill Substation Current Limiting Reactors (CLRs)
2. Name of applicant: [help]
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
Kerry Kriner, Senior Land Planner
PO Box 97034 EST-4W
Bellevue, WA 98009-9734
425-462-3821
kerry.kriner@pse.com
4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
March 2019
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
Construction is proposed to begin as early as August of 2019 (pending permit issuance)
and last 3 months. If necessary, civil construction will be completed in 2019 and CLR
installation and connection will resume in 2020.
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
There are no future plans for additions or expansions or further activity related to this
proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
Geotechnical Report for Talbot Substation Improvements, GeoEngineers
2/1/17
Geotechnical Addendum for Talbot Hill Substation CLR Improvements,
GeoEngineers 1/29/19
Talbot Hill Substation Noise Measurements, PSE 6/8/18
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
The Energize Eastside 230 kV Transmission Line Conditional Use Permit (CUP) includes
work at the Talbot Hill Substation not related to this project.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
Conditional Use Permit – City of Renton
Variance (fence) – City of Renton
Civil Construction Permit – City of Renton
Building Permit (fence) – City of Renton
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of
the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on
project description.) [help]
PSE is proposing to install six (6) Current Limiting Reactors (CLRs) adjacent to the existing
Talbot Hills Substation to prevent impacts to BPA’s substation equipment in the event of
a fault on the 230 kV transmission interties. The CLRs will be surrounded by an 8 foot
high security fence. A new three-pole 230 kV steel H-frame will also be installed outside
the fence to accommodate reconfiguration of an existing transmission line (77’, 67’, 77’).
No removal of trees or significant vegetation will occur as part of this project.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township,
and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or
boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic
map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you
are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications
related to this checklist. [help]
Talbot Hill Substation is located at 2400 S Puget Drive. The CLRs will be installed on parcel
2023059066, east of the Talbot Hill Substation, within the City of Renton, NE Quarter of
Section 20, Township 23, Range 5.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site [help]
(check or circle one):
Flat,
rolling,
hilly,
steep slopes,
mountainous,
other _____________
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
The steepest slope on the site is about 40 percent, however the area of construction is
relatively flat.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils. [help]
The general type of soils mapped on the site predominantly include glacial till,
but include localized areas of glacial deposits. The site has not been used for
agriculture.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. [help]
There are no noted indications or known history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area
of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. [help]
Grading, excavation and fill will occur for the reconfigured access driveway and CLR pad.
The CLR pad will be 85’ x 190’ (70’ x 180’ will be fenced) and the reconfigured driveway
to the pad will be 330 linear feet and 15 feet wide. Estimated quantities include 1,050
cubic yards of cut and 1,200 cubic yards of fill. Fill will be obtained from an approved
source (likely Washington Rock).
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
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Minor erosion could result from construction activities during excavation and grading
activities. Due to the topography of the work area, significant erosion is not
anticipated.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
Approximately 32 percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
[help]
Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used to prevent erosion.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known. [help]
Minor dust and emissions from vehicles and equipment could result during
construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. [help]
No known off-site sources of emissions or odor will affect this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
If necessary, watering will be used to control dust and idling of construction vehicles will
be limited.
3. WATER
a. Surface Water: [help]
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. [help]
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There are no surface water bodies on or in the vicinity of the site.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. [help]
The project will not require any work over, in, or adjacent to a water body.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be
affected. Indicate the source of fill material. [help]
No fill or dredge material will be placed in or removed from surface water or
wetlands as a part of this project.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
The project will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. [help]
The proposal does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. [help]
The proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials into surface
waters.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If
so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
No groundwater will be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes
as part of this project. No water will be discharged to groundwater.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
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number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. [help]
No waste material will be discharged into the ground as part of this project.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. [help]
The proposed CLRs will be installed on a gravel pad on elevated pedestals
with foundations. Stormwater runoff from the CLR enclosure will be
collected in the existing substation stormwater pond and a new infiltration
drywell. The existing stormwater pond outfalls to the south and infiltrates
into the ground.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. [help]
No waste material will enter ground or surface waters as a result of the
project.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of
the site? If so, describe.
The proposal will not alter or affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site. Site
drainage will follow existing drainage patterns.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
The existing stormwater pond for the substation is sized to accommodate flows from
the CLRs enclosure. Approximately 50 percent of the site runoff will be directed
towards an infiltration drywell connected to the pond.
4. PLANTS [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
_X__deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
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_X__evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_X__shrubs
_X__grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
____wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
____other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
No significant trees or vegetation will be removed or altered as a result of this
project. The existing site is covered with sparse groundcover.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
The proposed project will preserve existing significant site vegetation, including
trees.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Noxious weeds and invasive species known on or near the site include scotch
broom and blackberry.
5. ANIMALS
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: [help]
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
There are no known threatened or endangered species on or near the site.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
The site is located within the Pacific Flyway migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
Existing significant vegetation will be preserved on site to contribute to wildlife habitat.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known invasive animal species known on or near the site.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc. [help]
The project will provide support for existing transmission line facilities. No additional
energy source is required.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe. [help]
The project will not affect he potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List
other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: [help]
The project supports energy generation. No conservation features are included.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of
fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal?
If so, describe. [help]
No known environmental health hazards will occur as a result of this proposal.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
There is no known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
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2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project
development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas
transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity.
No known hazardous chemicals/conditions will affect the project development
and design. The Olympic Pipeline easement is over 1000 feet from the project
work area.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the
operating life of the project.
No known toxic or hazardous chemical will be stored, used or produced during
the project’s development, construction, or operation. All chemicals
associated with construction will be stored in spill containment areas.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
The need for special emergency services is not anticipated.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
No health hazards are anticipated, so no measures are proposed.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? [help]
There are no existing sources of noise in the area that will affect the project.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. [help]
Short term construction noise will be generated, including machinery and truck traffic.
Construction will occur within normal work hours and comply with the City of Renton
noise restrictions. Long-term noise will be generated by the CLRs. This noise will be
confined within the substation site and will not dissipate beyond the parcel boundaries
at a level that exceeds applicable noise standards.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
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Construction noise will be limited to normal construction hours within the limits of City
of Renton noise restrictions.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. [help]
The current use of the site and adjacent properties is electrical substation use within a
regional utility corridor containing multiple utility transmission lines and underground
water line facilities. The proposal will not affect current uses nearby or adjacent to the
site.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so,
describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will
be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not
been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted
to nonfarm or non-forest use? [help]
The project site has not been used as working farm or forest lands.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
The proposal will not affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
business operations, as these uses do not exist in proximity to the site.
c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
The site contains an existing electrical substation. The substation includes a control
house structure and communications building.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
No structures will be demolished as part of this project.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
The site is currently zoned R-8.
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
The comprehensive plan designation for the site is Residential Medium Density.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
The site is not located within shoreline jurisdiction.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify. [help]
The site is located within a coal mine hazard area, as mapped by the City of Renton.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
No one will reside or work in the completed project. Occasional PSE staff or contractors
will visit the site on a monthly basis for maintenance.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
The completed project will no displace anyone.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
The project will not result in displacement, therefore no measures are proposed.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
The proposal is compatible with the existing and projected land uses. The site is
within a regional utility corridor that will continue to function as a utility corridor
indefinitely.
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and
forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any:
There are no nearby agricultural or forest lands, therefore no measures are necessary or
proposed.
9. HOUSING
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. [help]
No housing units will be provided as part of this project.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
No housing units will be eliminated as part of this project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
This project does not involve housing, therefore no measures are proposed or
necessary.
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed? [help]
No structures are proposed as part of this project. The proposal includes a new 3-pole
H-frame steel transmission pole 77’, 67’ and 77’ feet in height. The CLR enclosures will
be approximately 23 feet in height.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
No views in the immediate vicinity will be altered or obstructed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
No measures are proposed to reduce or control aesthetic impacts as no impacts are
anticipated.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? [help]
No light or glare will be produced from the proposal.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
[help]
Since light or glare is not anticipated, no safety hazards or view interfere should occur
from the proposal.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
No existing off-site sources of light or glare will affect the proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
Light and glare is not anticipated, therefore no measures are proposed.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
[help]
The property to the south which is owned by Puget Sound Energy is used by the Rolling Hills
Community and includes a volleyball court, a baseball or multi-use field, a basketball court,
and tennis courts. There are trails in the vicinity as well, presumably used for walking and
biking.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
The proposed project will not displace any existing recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
The project will not result in impacts on recreation, therefore no measures are
proposed.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers
located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. [help]
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There are no known buildings, structures, or sites located on or near the site that are
over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation
registers.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Is there any material
evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any
professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. [help]
There are no known landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation on or near the site.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the
department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic
maps, GIS data, etc. [help]
There are no known cultural or historic resources on or near the project site, therefore
no impacts are anticipated.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be
required.
There are no known cultural or historic resources on or near the project site, therefore
no disturbance or loss is anticipated.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [help]
The site is served via a private driveway across PSE property that connects to Puget
Drive SE. The project will not generate traffic, therefore will not affect the existing
street system.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [help]
The site is not directly served by public transit, although there is transit service within
the vicinity. Public transit is not necessary for this project or use.
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c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project
proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
The proposed project will not provide or eliminate parking.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). [help]
The proposal will not require any new or improved roads, street, pedestrian, bicycle or
state transportation facilities.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
The project will not occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail, or air transportation.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or
proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the
volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates? [help]
The project will not generate daily vehicle trips. Maintenance vehicles will visit the site
approximately once a month.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
The proposal will not interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of
agricultural or forest products in the area.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
The proposed project will not have transportation impacts, therefore no measures are
proposed.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe. [help]
The project will not result in an increased need for public services.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
The proposal will not impact public services, therefore no measures are proposed.
16. UTILITIES
a. Check or circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
electricity,
natural gas,
water,
refuse service,
telephone,
sanitary sewer,
septic system,
other
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed. [help]
The proposed project will support existing electrical transmission lines. No additional
utilities are needed for this project.
C. SIGNATURE [help]
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Proponent Signature:
Name of Signee (printed): Kerry Kriner
Position and Agency/Organization: Senior Land Planner, Puget Sound Energy
Date Submitted: 4/2/19
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS [help]
(These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and
programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for project actions.)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with
the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a
faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
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4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas
designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks,
wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.