Washington Administrative Code
Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
Chapter 463-61 - Electrical transmission facilities
Section 463-61-070 - Corridors and transmission facilities considerations

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 463-61-070

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) EFSEC shall consider and may recommend certification of electrical transmission facilities in corridors designated for this purpose by affected cities, towns, or counties where:

(a) Jurisdictions have identified electrical transmission facility corridors as part of their land use plans and zoning maps based on policies adopted in their plans.

(b) The proposed electrical transmission facility is consistent with any adopted development regulations that govern the siting of electrical transmission facilities in such corridors.

(c) Contiguous jurisdictions and jurisdictions in which related regional electrical transmission facilities are located have either prior to or during the preapplication process undertaken good faith efforts to coordinate the locations of their corridors consistent with RCW 36.70A.100.

(2) If EFSEC determines that negotiations as required in WAC 463-61-080 have failed, EFSEC shall consider the applicant's proposed corridor and transmission facilities consistent with RCW 80.50.090 and 80.50.100 taking into consideration the positions of the preapplicant and the affected cities, towns or counties.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 80.50 RCW and RCW 80.50.040. 08-21-092, § 463-61-070, filed 10/15/08, effective 11/15/08.

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