BPA has an option on the power from the other unit because the plant was originally conceived as one of three BPA contingency projects. By second quarter of 1999, Chehalis may have more information about BPA's intent for the unit. Chehalis Power will take the necessary steps to keep all permits for the project current. The recent site preparation work keeps a Corps permit effective. Mike Mills confirmed that both the site preparation work and the PSD renewal are proceeding according to schedule.
Staff expects to participate in the final inspection of the site preparation work within the week.
Public notice has been given for a 30-day PSD public comment period, and a public hearing is scheduled for the November Council meeting. Depending on the substance of any written or oral comments received, the Council may be prepared to act on the PSD permit renewal at its November meeting. Washington Public Power Supply System, Nuclear Project Nos. Power production during September broke a 30-day record. As indicated at the September meeting, the Supply System will periodically operate at reduced power between now and September 1999 in order to extend its fuel supply over an eighteen month period as it transitions to a new refueling cycle.