Public comments requested for Cascade Renewable Transmission project environmental impact statement.
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June 1, 2026
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- Lacey
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What to do next
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Submit Comments Online
Visit https://comments.efsec.wa.gov to submit your comments before June 1, 2026.
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Attend Virtual Meeting
Join the public comment virtual meeting on May 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Mail Comments
Send your comments by mail to EFSEC, 621 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98504, postmarked by June 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cascade Renewable Transmission project?
- It is a proposed high-voltage direct current transmission facility connecting Oregon substations.
- How can I submit comments on the project?
- Comments can be submitted online or by mail, postmarked by June 1, 2026.
- When is the public comment period?
- The public comment period is from May 1 to June 1, 2026.
- Is there a virtual meeting for comments?
- Yes, a virtual meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Full Notice Text
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) For the Cascade Renewable Transmission (CRT) The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) issued a Determination of Significance/Scoping Notice (DS/Scoping) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: The Cascade Renewable Transmission project (Project) is a proposed 400-kilovolt (kV), 1,100-megawatt (MW) high-voltage direct current transmission facility that would connect the Bonneville Power Administration Big Eddy Substation (Oregon) and the Portland General Electric Harborton Substation (Oregon). The project would be located primarily within the Columbia River, with portions in both Washington and Oregon, including limited upland segments in Washington. EFSEC and the Applicant have agreed an environmental impact statement (EIS) under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) will be prepared. Not all elements of the environment outlined in the SEPA rules (WAC 197-11-444) are expected to be required in the study. An environmental checklist, the application, studies, and plans prepared by the applicant (appendices), and other materials related to environmental impacts are available on the Project website: https://efsec.wa.gov/facilities/cascade-renewable-transmission and at libraries: Washington State Library Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (Stevenson Community Library, North Bonneville Library, White Salmon Valley Library, Goldendale Community Library, Vancouver Community Library) Public Comment Period: Comments will be accepted from May 1, through June 1, 2026. How to Submit Comments: Online: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov By mail (postmarked by June 1, 2026): Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council 621 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98504 Open comment virtual meeting: Wednesday May 27, 2026 (5:00 PM 7:00 PM PDT) Meeting link: https://bit.ly/CRT_ScopingCommentHearing Dial-in number: +1 564-999-2000 Conference ID: 797 121 623# May 5 - 1098920