WAC 463-60-010   Purpose.  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.]