We’re accepting comments on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) we have prepared for electrical transmission facilities with a nominal voltage of 230 kilovots (kV) or greater. You’re welcome to share thoughts, concerns, or helpful information.
Scope of comment period
About this comment period
At the direction of the Legislature, we prepared this draft Programmatic EIS to analyze potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the construction, operation and maintenance, and upgrade or modification of transmission facilities in Washington. Once finalized, the PEIS will not analyze any specific transmission proposal, but rather is intended to:
- Provide a broad environmental impact assessment
- Facilitate streamlined planning
- Support informed decision-making
- Identify mitigation strategies
- Initiate public and stakeholder engagement
We welcome any comments on the draft PEIS. For more details, learn about our transmission PEIS study.
How to submit a comment
The fastest way to submit a comment is by using the “Submit comment” button on this page.
You can also comment in one of the following ways:
- Email efsec@efsec.wa.gov
- Mail us at:
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
P.O. Box 43172
621 Woodland Square Loop
Olympia, WA 98504-3172
If you’re submitting online or by email, you may also upload a document or picture with your comment.
All comments are public records
By law, any comments you send us become public records, including your email and mailing addresses. Unless federal or state law protects this information, anyone may ask to see and copy it.
To learn more, read the Washington State Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW).