HB 1020 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that, on or after July 1, 2007, for applications to site electrical transmission facilities under RCW 80.50.060(3), the council must approve applications for siting of electrical transmission facilities in corridors designated for this purpose by a county or city under chapter 36.70A RCW where the county or city has: (1) Identified electrical transmission facility corridors as part of its comprehensive plan under chapter 36.70A RCW and has adopted policies and maps that guide the siting of electrical transmission facilities;

(2) Adopted development regulations under chapter 36.70A RCW that implement the siting of electrical transmission facilities; and

(3) Coordinated its applicable plan and regulations with those jurisdictions that have common borders or related regional electrical transmission facility siting issues.

Declares that the provisions of this act are intended to limit the council's authority to certify the location of electrical transmission facilities but not the regulation, construction, and operational conditions of the electrical transmission facilities.