Methow Transmission Project

History

The PUD and the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) jointly prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluating alternatives to provide reliable electric power to the Methow Valley and improve electric distribution to customers in the lower Methow Valley. 

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was released on January 28, 2005, which started a 45-day public comment period.  The PUD and USFS, through their contractor Tetra Tech, responded to comments and made changes to the Draft EIS document.  In accordance with PUD SEPA procedures the Manager made a decision on a preferred alternative for incorporation into the FEIS.  The Preliminary FEIS was released in late 2005. 

The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released March 7, 2006. 

During the March 28, 2006 Board Meeting the PUD Board of Commissioners approved a motion selecting Alternative #2 as an action alternative for the Methow Transmission Project and directing the Manager and staff to begin the process of engineering, design, right of way acquisition, permitting and all other necessary steps to construct and complete this project.  

Follow this link to listen to an audio recording of the March 28th Board Meeting.

Follow this link to read the DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS)

Follow this link to read the Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement (PFEIS). Follow this link to read corrected responses to the PFEIS.  Please note:  The PFEIS is a draft document and any future corrections to this document will be made in the Final EIS.  Follow this link to view the Detailed Cost Estimate TABLES as referenced on page C-3 of the DEIS.

Follow this link to read about the Preferred Alternative.

Contacts:
Document Requests or Public Information Requests should be directed to:
Steve Brown, Okanogan PUD, Phone: (509) 422-8428  Fax: (509) 422-4020  or
Debra Peters, Okanogan PUD, Phone: (509) 422-8427  Fax: (509) 422-4020.

Follow this link to download and view a Public Information Request Form.

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