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Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-58 - Charges for independent consultant study, regular and expedited application processing, electrical transmission preapplications, determining compliance and potential site study › Section 463-58-060 - Costs for potential site studies

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Ten thousand dollars shall accompany the study request and be a
				condition precedent to any action by the council. In the event that the council
				determines that the initial fee of ten thousand dollars is insufficient to
				adequately fund the potential site study, the council shall so advise the
				potential applicant and shall furnish an estimate of the supplemental funds
				needed to complete the study. In no event shall the study be allowed to
				continue if the potential applicant has not agreed to pay the
				cost.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  80.50 RCW and
				  RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
										463-58-060,
				  filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
				  04-21-013, §
										463-58-060, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04. Statutory
				  Authority:
				  RCW  80.50.071. 78-05-054 (Order 78-2), §
										463-58-060, filed 4/26/78.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-58 - Charges for independent consultant study, regular and expedited application processing, electrical transmission preapplications, determining compliance and potential site study › Section 463-58-065 - Costs for preapplication process for electrical transmission facilities

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Pursuant to
				RCW  80.50.340, ten thousand dollars shall
				accompany any preapplication request. If the council determines that the
				initial ten thousand dollars is insufficient to adequately fund the
				preapplication process, the council shall so advise the potential applicant and
				shall provide an estimate of the supplemental cost needed to complete the
				study. In no event shall the study be allowed to continue if the potential
				applicant has not agreed to pay the cost of the study. Any unexpended funds
				shall be returned to the preapplicant.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  80.50 RCW and
				  RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
										463-58-065,
				  filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-58 - Charges for independent consultant study, regular and expedited application processing, electrical transmission preapplications, determining compliance and potential site study › Section 463-58-070 - Failure to provide necessary costs

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Failure to comply with WAC
				463-58-020 through
				463-58-060 shall result, in the
				case of an applicant, in suspension of all application processing activities
				or, in the case of a certificate holder, in the council's initiation of
				enforcement action pursuant to WAC
				463-70-070. The council will
				require any delinquent applicant or certificate holder to show cause why the
				council should not suspend application processing. Following deposit of all
				required funds the council shall in the case of application processing,
				consider reinstatement of application processing, or in the case of a
				certificate holder, reconsider enforcement action.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  80.50 RCW and
				  RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
										463-58-070,
				  filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
				  04-21-013, §
										463-58-070, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04. Statutory
				  Authority:
				  RCW  80.50.071. 78-05-054 (Order 78-2), §
										463-58-070, filed 4/26/78.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-58 - Charges for independent consultant study, regular and expedited application processing, electrical transmission preapplications, determining compliance and potential site study › Section 463-58-080 - Payment, reporting and auditing procedures

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(1) The department provides all financial services for the
				council and will provide each applicant or certificate holder a statement of
				expenditures actually made during the preceding calendar quarter; the statement
				will be in sufficient detail to explain expenditures made against the deposited
				funds. Within thirty days of the receipt of the department's statement the
				applicant or certificate holder will pay an amount necessary to restore the
				total amount on deposit to the level established pursuant to WAC
				463-58-020 through
				463-58-060.
(2) Any funds remaining unexpended shall be refunded to the
				certificate holder, or in the case of an applicant to the applicant or, at the
				applicant's option, credited against required deposits of a certificate
				holder.
(3) All payments shall be payable to the state treasurer. The
				method of payment shall be prearranged with the department prior to submission.
				The department will establish and maintain separate accounts for each
				application and certificate. All funds will be subject to state auditing
				procedures. The department will provide copies of such audits to the affected
				applicants and certificate holders as they are completed by the state
				auditor.
Statutory Authority:
				  Chapter
				  80.50 RCW and
				  RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
										463-58-080,
				  filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
				  04-21-013, §
										463-58-080, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04. Statutory
				  Authority:
				  RCW  80.50.071. 78-05-054 (Order 78-2), §
										463-58-080, filed 4/26/78.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-010 - Purpose

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This chapter sets forth guidelines for preparation of
				  applications for energy facility site certification pursuant to
				  chapter
				  80.50 RCW. Applications
				  for siting energy facilities must contain information regarding the standards
				  required by chapter 463-62 WAC. Applications for fossil-fueled thermal and/or
				  baseload electric generation facilities shall contain information required by
				  chapters 463-80 and 463-85 WAC.
The application shall provide the council with information
				  regarding the applicant, the proposed project design and features, the natural
				  environment, and the built environment. This information shall be in such
				  detail as determined by the council to enable the council to go forward with
				  its application review.
The council encourages applicants to consult with appropriate
				  agencies for guidance in gathering sufficient detailed information, and
				  development of comprehensive mitigation plans, for inclusion in their
				  application.
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 80.50 RCW and
					 RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
											463-60-010,
					 filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-010, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040. 92-23-012, § 463-42-010,
					 filed 11/6/92, effective 12/7/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-010, filed 10/8/81; Order 113, § 463-42-010,
					 filed 2/4/77. Formerly chapter 463-12 WAC.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-012 - General - Organization - Index

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Except as may be otherwise approved by the council and except
				  as otherwise provided below with respect to applications covering nuclear power
				  plants, the contents of the application shall be organized in the same order as
				  these guidelines.
(1) To aid in the council's review under SEPA and chapter
				  463-47 WAC, WAC
				  463-60-302 through
				  463-60-372 are similar to the
				  elements required in an environmental impact statement.
(2) In the case of an application covering a nuclear power
				  plant, the environmental report prepared for the nuclear regulatory commission
				  may be substituted for the comparable sections of the site certification
				  application, provided that the environmental report is supplemented as
				  necessary to comply with this chapter and that an index is included listing
				  these guidelines in order and identifying where each applicable guideline is
				  addressed.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-012, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040. 92-23-012, § 463-42-012,
					 filed 11/6/92, effective 12/7/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-012, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-050.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-015 - General - Description of applicant

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The applicant shall provide an appropriate description of the
				  applicant's organization and affiliations for this proposal.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-015, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-015, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-170.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-021 - Council recognizes pressing need for energy facilities

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RCW  80.50.010 requires the council
				  to "recognize the pressing need for increased energy facilities." For that
				  reason, applications for site certification need not demonstrate a need for the
				  energy facility.
04-23-003, recodified as §
											463-60-021, filed 11/4/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, § 463-42-021, filed 10/11/04, effective
					 11/11/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-025 - General - Designation of agent

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The applicant shall designate an agent to receive
				  communications on behalf of the applicant.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-025, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-025, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-090.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-035 - General - Application review costs and funding

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The statutory initial charges shall accompany an application
				  and shall be a condition precedent to any action by the council. The initial
				  costs and any additional funds needed for the review of an application,
				  including the method of payment, shall be in accordance with chapter 463-58 WAC.
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 80.50 RCW and
					 RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
											463-60-035,
					 filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-035, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-035, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-100.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-045 - General - Where filed

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Applications for site certification shall be filed with the
				  council at the council office.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-045, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-045, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-030.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-055 - General - Form and number of copies

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(1) Applications shall be on 8-1/2 by 11" sheets, in
				  loose-leaf form with a hard cover binder. The applicants shall supply a
				  sufficient number of copies of the application to the council, the number to be
				  determined by the council in consultation with its staff, consultants and the
				  applicant. The applicants shall also supply two copies to each county, two
				  copies to each city, and one copy to each port district in which the proposed
				  project would be located. In addition, one copy shall be supplied to each
				  intervenor on admission to the proceedings. Information later submitted shall
				  be by page-for-page substitutions suitable for insertion in the application
				  binder, bearing the date of the submission.
(2) An applicant shall also provide the council copies of its
				  application in a digital format for use in personal computers. Digital format
				  shall be determined by the council in consultation with its staff, consultants
				  and the applicant.
(3) At the time of submittal of the application, the
				  applicant shall submit one copy of the applicable land use plans and zoning
				  ordinances for the project site.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-055, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1). 92-09-013,
					 § 463-42-055, filed 4/2/92, effective 5/3/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-055, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-040.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-065 - General - Full disclosure by applicants

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It is recognized that these guidelines can only be
				  comprehensive in a relative sense. Therefore, and in addition to the other
				  guidelines contained herein, the council adopts the basic guideline that an
				  applicant for site certification must identify in the application all
				  information known to the applicant which has a bearing on site
				  certification.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-065, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-065, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-020.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-075 - General - Assurances

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The application shall set forth insurance, bonding or other
				  arrangements proposed in order to mitigate for damage or loss to the physical
				  or human environment caused by project construction, operation, abandonment,
				  termination, or when operations cease at the completion of a project's life.
				  The application shall describe the applicant's commitment to the requirements
				  of chapter 463-72 WAC, Site restoration and preservation.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-075, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1). 87-05-017
					 (Order 87-1), § 463-42-075, filed 2/11/87. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-075, filed
					 10/8/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-085 - General - Mitigation measures

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(1) Mitigation measures summary. The application shall
				  summarize the impacts to each element of the natural or built environment and
				  the means to be utilized to minimize or mitigate possible adverse impacts
				  during construction, operation, and decommissioning of the proposal, all
				  associated facilities, and any alternatives being brought forward.
(2) Fair treatment. The application shall describe how the
				  proposal's design and mitigation measures ensure that no group of people,
				  including any racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group, bear a disproportionate
				  share of the environmental or socioeconomic impacts resulting from the
				  construction and operation of the proposed facility.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-085, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-085, filed
					 10/8/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-095 - General - Sources of information

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The applicant shall disclose sources of all information and
				  data and shall identify all preapplication studies bearing on the site and
				  other sources of information.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-095, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-095, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-120.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-101 - General - Consultation

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(1) Preapplication consultation. The application shall
				  summarize all consultation that the applicant has conducted with local, state
				  and federal agencies and governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations
				  and community citizen and interest groups prior to submittal of the application
				  to the council.
(2) Meaningful involvement. The application shall describe
				  all efforts made by the applicant to involve the public, regardless of race,
				  ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, prior to submittal of the application to
				  the council. The application shall also set forth information for contacting
				  local interest and community groups to allow for meaningful involvement of all
				  people, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. For example,
				  such information may include contacts with local minority radio stations and
				  news publications.
04-23-003, recodified as §
											463-60-101, filed 11/4/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, § 463-42-101, filed 10/11/04, effective
					 11/11/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-105 - General - Graphic material

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It is the intent that material submitted pursuant to these
				  guidelines shall be descriptive and shall include illustrative graphics in
				  addition to narration. This requirement shall particularly apply to subject
				  matter that deals with systems, processes, and spatial relationships. The
				  material so submitted shall be prepared in a professional manner and in such
				  form and scale as to be understood by those who may review
				  it.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-105, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-105, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-110.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-115 - General - Specific contents and applicability

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It is recognized that not all sections of these guidelines
				  apply equally to all proposed energy facilities. If the applicant deems a
				  particular section to be totally inapplicable the applicant must justify such
				  conclusion in response to said section. The applicant must address all sections
				  of this chapter and must substantially comply with each section, show it does
				  not apply or secure a waiver from the council. Information submitted by the
				  applicant shall be accompanied by a certification by applicant that all EFSEC
				  application requirements have been reviewed, the data have been prepared by
				  qualified professional personnel, and the application is substantially
				  complete.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-115, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-115, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-060.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-116 - General - Amendments to applications, additional studies, procedure

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(1) Applications to the council for site certification shall
				  be complete and shall reflect the best available current information and
				  intentions of the applicant.
(2) Amendments to a pending application must be presented to
				  the council at least thirty days prior to the commencement of the adjudicative
				  hearing, except as noted in subsection (3) of this section.
(3) Within thirty days after the conclusion of the hearings,
				  the applicant shall submit to the council, application amendments which include
				  all commitments and stipulations made by the applicant during the adjudicative
				  hearings.
(4) After the start of adjudicative hearings, additional
				  environmental studies or other reports shall be admitted only for good cause
				  shown after petitions to the council or upon request of the council, or
				  submitted as a portion of prefiled testimony for a witness at least thirty days
				  prior to appearance.
04-23-003, recodified as §
											463-60-116, filed 11/4/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, § 463-42-116, filed 10/11/04, effective
					 11/11/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart A - - GENERAL › Section 463-60-117 - General - Applications for expedited processing

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(1) Request for expedited processing. Requests for expedited
				  processing shall be accompanied by a completed environmental checklist
				  delineated in WAC
				  197-11-960. The request for
				  expedited processing shall also address the reasons for which the following are
				  not significant enough to warrant a full review of the application for
				  certification under the provisions of
				  chapter
				  80.50 RCW:
(a) The environmental impact of the proposed energy
				  facility;
(b) The area potentially affected;
(c) The cost and magnitude of the proposed energy facility;
				  and
(d) The degree to which the proposed energy facility
				  represents a change in use of the proposed site.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-125 - Proposal - Site description

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The application shall contain a description of the proposed
				  site indicating its location, prominent geographic features, typical geological
				  and climatological characteristics, and other information necessary to provide
				  a general understanding of all sites involved, including county or regional
				  land use plans and zoning ordinances.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-125, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-125, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-180.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-135 - Proposal - Legal descriptions and ownership interests

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(1) Principal facility. The application shall contain a legal
				  description of the site to be certified and shall identify the applicants and
				  all nonprivate ownership interests in such land.
(2) Associated and transmission facilities. For those
				  facilities described in
				  RCW  80.50.020(6) and (7)   the
				  application shall contain the legal metes and bounds description of the
				  preferred centerline of the corridor necessary to construct and operate the
				  facility contained therein, the width of the corridor, or variations in width
				  between survey stations if appropriate, and shall identify the applicant's and
				  others' ownership interests in lands over which the preferred centerline is
				  described and of those lands lying equidistant for 1/4 mile either side of such
				  center line.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-135, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1). 83-01-128
					 (Order 82-6), § 463-42-135, filed 12/22/82. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-135, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-190.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-145 - Proposal - Construction on site

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The applicant shall describe the characteristics of the
				  construction to occur at the proposed site including the type, size, and cost
				  of the facility; description of major components and such information as will
				  acquaint the council with the significant features of the proposed
				  project.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, recodified as §
											463-60-145, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04.
					 Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-145, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-210.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-155 - Proposal - Energy transmission systems

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The application shall identify the federal, state, and
				  industry criteria used in the conceptual design, route selection, and
				  construction for all facilities identified in
				  RCW  80.50.020(6) and (7), and
				  shall indicate how such criteria are met.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-155, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1). 83-01-128
					 (Order 82-6), § 463-42-155, filed 12/22/82. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-155, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-240.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-160 - Proposal - Electrical transmission facilities

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(1) Prior to submitting an application for site certification
				  for an electric transmission facility under
				  RCW  80.50.060(3) an applicant
				  shall follow the procedure as set in chapter 463-61 WAC.
(2) An application for an electric transmission facility
				  shall include the information required by this chapter unless the requirement
				  may not be applicable to such a facility.
(3) An application for an electrical transmission facility
				  shall include the results of any preapplication negotiations including any
				  agreements between the applicant and cities, towns, or counties where the
				  electrical transmission facility is proposed to be located.
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 80.50 RCW and
					 RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
											463-60-160,
					 filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-165 - Proposal - Water supply

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(1) Water intake and conveyance facilities. The application
				  shall describe the location and type of water intakes, water lines, pipelines
				  and water conveyance systems, and other associated facilities required for
				  providing water to the energy facility for which certification is being
				  requested.
(2) Water supply and usage alternatives.
(a) The applicant shall consider water supply alternatives,
				  including use of reclaimed water, water reuse projects, and conservation
				  methods. The application shall describe all supply alternatives considered,
				  including the associated cost of implementing such alternatives, and the
				  resulting benefits and penalties that would be incurred.
(b) The application shall include detailed information
				  regarding using air cooling as an alternative to consumptive water use,
				  including associated costs.
(c) The application shall describe water conservation methods
				  that will be used during construction and operation of the facility.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-175 - Proposal - System of heat dissipation

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The application shall describe both the proposed and
				  alternative systems for heat dissipation from the proposed
				  facilities.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-175, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-175, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-430.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-185 - Proposal - Characteristics of aquatic discharge systems

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(1) Where discharges into a watercourse are involved, the
				  applicant shall identify outfall configurations including:
(a) Location(s) of water discharge pipeline or conveyance
				  system, the outfall, and any associated dilution systems;
(b) Average and maximum discharge rate;
(c) Extent of the dilution zone if necessary;
(d) Width of the receiving water body at the outfall
				  location;
(e) Dimension(s), and rated and maximum carrying capacity of
				  the water discharge pipeline or conveyance system, the outfall structure and
				  any associated dilution systems;
(f) Depth and width of the receiving water body at the
				  discharge point;
(g) Average, minimum and maximum water velocity of the
				  receiving water body at the discharge point, and the times when the maximum and
				  minimum flows occur.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-195 - Proposal - Wastewater treatment

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(1) The application shall describe each wastewater source
				  associated with the facility and for each source, the applicability of all
				  known, available, and reasonable methods of wastewater control and treatment to
				  ensure it meets current waste discharge and water quality regulations.
(2) Where wastewater control involves collection and
				  retention for recycling and/or resource recovery, the applicant shall show in
				  detail the methods selected, including at least the following
				  information:
(a) Waste source(s);
(b) Average and maximum daily amounts and composition of
				  wastes;
(c) The type of storage vessel and the storage capacity and
				  duration; and
(d) Any bypass or overflow facilities to the wastewater
				  treatment system(s) or the receiving waters.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-205 - Proposal - Spillage prevention and control

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The application shall describe all spillage prevention and
				  control measures to be employed regarding accidental and/or unauthorized
				  discharges or emissions, relating such information to specific facilities,
				  including but not limited to locations, amounts, storage duration, mode of
				  handling, and transport. The application shall describe in general detail the
				  content of a Construction Phase and an Operational Phase Spill Prevention,
				  Control and Countermeasure Plan (chapter  40 C.F.R. Part 112  and Hazardous Waste
				  Management Plan) that will be required prior to commencement of
				  construction.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-205, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-205, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-420.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-215 - Proposal - Surface-water runoff

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The application shall describe how surface-water runoff and
				  erosion are to be controlled during construction and operation to assure
				  compliance with state water quality standards. The application shall describe
				  in general detail the content of the construction and operational storm water
				  pollution prevention plans that will be prepared prior to commencement of
				  construction and/or operation of the facility.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-215, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-215, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-330.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-225 - Proposal - Emission control

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(1) The application shall describe and quantify all
				  construction and operational air emissions subject to regulation by local,
				  state or federal agencies.
(2) The application shall identify all construction and
				  operational air emissions that are exempt from local, state and federal
				  regulation, and the regulatory basis for the exemption.
(3) The applicant shall demonstrate that the highest and best
				  practicable treatment for control of emissions will be utilized in facility
				  construction and operation.
(4) The application shall identify all state and federal air
				  emission permits that would be required after approval of the site
				  certification agreement by the governor, and the timeline for submittal of the
				  appropriate applications for such permits.
(5) In the case of fossil-fuel fired energy plants, the
				  application shall describe and quantify all emissions of greenhouse
				  gases.
(6) In the case of a nuclear-fueled plant, the applicant
				  shall address optional plant designs as these may relate to gaseous
				  emissions.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-225, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1). 92-09-013,
					 § 463-42-225, filed 4/2/92, effective 5/3/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-225, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-520.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-230 - Proposal - Carbon dioxide mitigation

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For thermal electric energy facilities, the application shall
				  include a carbon dioxide mitigation plan and information required by chapter
				  463-80 WAC.
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 80.50 RCW and
					 RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
											463-60-230,
					 filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-232 - Proposal - Greenhouse gases emissions performance standards

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For baseload electric generating facilities, the application
				  shall provide information required by, and describe how the requirements of
				  chapter 463-85 WAC will be met.
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 80.50 RCW and
					 RCW 80.50.040. 09-05-067, §
											463-60-232,
					 filed 2/13/09, effective 3/16/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-235 - Proposal - Construction and operation activities

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The application shall: Provide the proposed construction
				  schedule, identify the major milestones, and describe activity levels versus
				  time in terms of craft and noncraft employment; and describe the proposed
				  operational employment levels.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-235, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-235, filed
					 10/8/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-245 - Proposal - Construction management

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The application shall describe the organizational structure
				  including the management of project quality and environmental
				  functions.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-245, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-245, filed
					 10/8/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-255 - Proposal - Construction methodology

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The application shall describe in detail the construction
				  procedures, including major equipment, proposed for any construction activity
				  within watercourses, wetlands and other sensitive areas.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-255, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-255, filed
					 10/8/81.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-265 - Proposal - Protection from natural hazards

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The application shall describe the means to be employed for
				  protection of the facility from earthquakes, volcanic eruption, flood, tsunami,
				  storms, avalanche or landslides, and other major natural disruptive
				  occurrences.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-265, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1). 92-09-013,
					 § 463-42-265, filed 4/2/92, effective 5/3/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-265, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-290.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-275 - Proposal - Security concerns

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The application shall describe the means employed for
				  protection of the facility from sabotage, terrorism, vandalism and other
				  security threats.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-275, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-275, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-300.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-285 - Proposal - Study schedules

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The application shall furnish a brief description of all
				  present or projected schedules for additional environmental studies. The
				  studies descriptions should outline their scope and indicate projected
				  completion dates.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-285, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-285, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-130.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-295 - Proposal - Potential for future activities at site

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The application shall describe the potential for any future
				  additions, expansions, or further activities which might be undertaken by the
				  applicant on or contiguous to the proposed site.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, amended and recodified as §
											463-60-295, filed 10/11/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW 80.50.040(1) and
					 chapter
					 80.50 RCW. 81-21-006
					 (Order 81-5), § 463-42-295, filed 10/8/81. Formerly WAC
					 463-42-140.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-296 - Proposal - Analysis of alternatives

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The application shall include an analysis of alternatives for
				  site, route, and other major elements of the proposal.
04-23-003, recodified as §
											463-60-296, filed 11/4/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013,§ 463-42-296, filed 10/11/04, effective
					 11/11/04.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 463 - Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council › Chapter 463-60 - Applications for site certification › Subpart B - - PROPOSAL › Section 463-60-297 - Proposal - Pertinent federal, state and local requirements

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(1) Each application shall include a list of all applicable
				  federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, permits, and required
				  use authorizations (i.e., leases, easements, rights of way, or similar
				  authorizations) that would apply to the project if it were not under council
				  jurisdiction. For each federal, state, or local requirement, the applicant
				  shall describe how the project would comply or fail to comply. If the proposed
				  project does not comply with a specific requirement, the applicant shall
				  discuss why such compliance should be excused.
(2) Inadvertent failure by the applicant to discover and list
				  a pertinent requirement shall not invalidate the application, but may delay the
				  council's processing of the application.
04-23-003, recodified as §
											463-60-297, filed 11/4/04,
					 effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW  80.50.040(1) and (12).
					 04-21-013, § 463-42-297, filed 10/11/04, effective
					 11/11/04.