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Horse Heaven Adjudication

Recent Adjudicative Activity

09/17/2024 - 894 - Order Denying Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

08/21/2024 - Notice of Intent to Further Defer Decision on Disposition of Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

06/18/2024 - Notice of Intent to Defer Decision on Disposition of Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration and Party Answers

06/04/2024 - Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Revised Response to Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

06/04/2024 - Scout's Response to Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Response to Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

06/04/2024 - Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Response to Scout's Response to Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S.

06/03/2024 - Benton County's Response to Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

06/03/2024 - Yakama Nation's Response to Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

06/03/2024 - Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Response to Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration

05/20/2024 - Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration - REDACTED

EFSEC's siting process requires hearings on the proposed project to allow the applicant and other qualified interested parties to present expert witness testimony to support their concerns regarding the proposed project. These hearings are required to be conducted as formal Adjudicative Proceedings.

Petition for Reconsideration

Submitted on May 20th, 2024 by Scout Clean Energy.

Adjudication Recordings

EFSEC staff post the Adjudication recordings as soon as they are available

July 03, 2023 Discovery Conference

August 14, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 1

August 15, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 2

August 16, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 3

August 21, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudicaiton - Day 4

August 22, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 5

August 23, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 6

August 23, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Public Comment Hearing

August 24, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 7

August 25, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication - Day 8

Adjudication - Transcripts

Document Title Document Date
Comment Hearing 08/23/2023
Discovery Conference 07/03/2023
Hearing Day 1 08/14/2023
Hearing Day 2 - REDACTED 08/14/2023
Hearing Day 3 08/16/2023
Hearing Day 4 - REDACTED 08/21/2023
Hearing Day 5 - REDACTED 08/22/2023
Hearing Day 6 - REDACTED 08/23/2023
Hearing Day 7 08/24/2023
Hearing Day 8 - REDACTED 08/25/2023

Orders

On December 15, 2022 the Order Commencing Adjudication was sent out to interested parties.

Orders - Adjudication

Document Title Document Date
Order Denying Yakama Nation Motion to Enforce Protective Order 03/25/2024
Order Denying Yakama Nation Petition for Reconsideration 10/27/2023
Order on Post-Hearing Supplemental Testimony 09/22/2023
Oral Ruling on Applicant's Motion to Strike TCC Response and Rebuttal Testimony 08/22/2023
Order Granting In Part TCC Motion For Reconsideration 08/21/2023
ALJ Oral Ruling on TCC Motion to Compel 08/16/2023
Order Granting SCE Motion To Submit Supplemental Kobus Testimony 08/16/2023
Order Granting CFE Motion To Supplement the Record 08/16/2023
Order Granting Motions To Supplement the Record 08/15/2023
Order Designated Certain Pre-Filed Testimony as Public Comment 08/14/2023
Order Denying TCC Motion to Dismiss 08/07/2023
Pre-Hearing Conference Order #4 08/07/2023
Order Granting TCC Request for Leave to File Motion for Reconsideration 08/02/2023
Pre-Hearing Conference Order #3 07/31/2023
Pre-Hearing Conference Order #3 - Corrected 07/31/2023
Order Granting In Part Applicant's Motion to Strike TCC's Testimony 07/28/2023
Order Granting TCC Motion to Compel Deposition of Dave Kobus... 07/21/2023
Order Denying Joint Motions to Strike Applicant's Direct Testimony and Granting Alternate Relief 06/26/2023
Order Denying TCC Motion to Recuse ALJ Torem 06/23/2023
Order Overruling Objections to Second Prehearing Conference Order 06/12/2023
Order Denying Motions 06/05/2023
Order Commencing Adjudication 12/15/2022
Preliminary Order on Intervention 03/09/2023
Pre-Hearing Conference Order #1 03/17/2023
Attachment for Pre-Hearing Conference Order #1 03/17/2023
Pre-Hearing Conference Order #2 05/19/2023
Protective Order 05/24/2023
Pre-Hearing Order Naming Conventions 05/26/2023
Pre-Hearing Order Naming Conventions - Appendix 1 05/26/2023
Pre-Hearing Order Naming Conventions - Appendix 2 05/26/2023

Order Objections - Adjudication

Document Title Document Date
Tri-cities C.A.R.E.S. Objection to Second Prehearing Conference Order 05/30/2023
Benton County's Objections to Second Prehearing Conference Order 05/30/2023
Yakama Nation's Objections to Prehearing Order No 2 05/30/2023

Hearing Dates

The Adjudication hearings were held in August of 2023

  • Monday, August 14 & Tuesday, August 15: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
    • TOPICS: 
      • Mon 14 Land Use
      • Tue 15th Wildlife, Environmental Impacts: Wildlife
  • Wednesday, August 16: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • TOPICS: Environmental Impacts: Wildflife
  • Monday August 21 through Friday, August 25: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    •  TOPICS:
      • Mon 21: Cultural/Historic/Archeological Resource Impacts (CONFIDENTIAL HEARING ALL DAY) 
      • Tue 22: Societal/Economic Impacts; Overall Scope and Scale
      • Wed 23: Overall Scope and Scale; Site Restoration and Decommissioning; Environmental/Physical Impacts: Visual
      • Thurs 24: Environmental/Physical Impacts: Visual & Other Physical Impacts
      • Fri: 25: Environmental Impacts: Other Physical Impacts
  • Wednesday, August 23:  Public Comment Hearing, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Adjudication Venue

Adjudication - Venue

Document Title Document Date
EFSEC Decision on Venue 03/28/2023
Benton County Venue letter 03/23/2023
Counsel for the Environment Venue letter 03/23/2023
Scout Clean Energy Venue letter 03/23/2023
The Yakama Nation Venue letter 03/23/2023
Tri-Cities CARES Venue letter 03/23/2023

August 23, 2023 Public Hearing Speaker Sign-Up

Adjudication - Aug 23 Speaker Sign-Up

Document Title Document Date
August 23, 2023 FINAL Speaker Sign-Up Sheet 08/23/2023

Public Comment Hearing was held August 23, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 PM or last speaker, whichever came first.

Members of the public who filed a written comment with the Council prior to January 31, 2023, raising one or more specific issues spoke in support or opposition to the proposed Horse Heaven Wind Farm during the Public Comment Hearing session of the adjudication. 

RCW 80.50.090(4)(a) provides that, at the adjudicative hearing “any person shall be entitled to be heard in support of or in opposition to the application for certification by raising one or more specific issues, provided that the person has raised the issue or issues in writing with specificity during the application review process or during the public comment period . . . prior to the start of the adjudicative hearing.” Consistent with this, the December 15, 2022, Order Commencing Agency Adjudication stated that:

During the course of the adjudication, the Council will set a time for public comment in accordance with RCW 80.50.090(4)(a). Any member of the public wishing to speak at this public comment hearing in support of or in opposition to the ASC must file their written comment with the Council raising one or more specific issues no later than January 31, 2023.

Meeting Location

The Public Hearing was held virtually. 

Video

The Horse Heaven Public Comment meeting video can be found on our YouTube page.

Pre-Hearing Conferences

The first pre-hearing conference was scheduled  Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 9am. 

March 10, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication Pre-Hearing Conference Recording

The second pre-hearing conference was scheduled for Monday, March 20th, 2023 at 1:30pm. 

March 20, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication 2nd Pre-Hearing Conference Recording

The third pre-hearing conference was scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 10am.  

May 2, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication 3rd Pre-Hearing Conference Recording

The fourth pre-hearing conference was scheduled for Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 3:15pm.  

August 4, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication 4th Pre-Hearing Conference Recording

The fifth pre-hearing conference was scheduled for Thursday, August 10th, 2023 at 2:00pm. 

August 10, 2023 Horse Heaven Adjudication 5th Pre-Hearing Conference Recording

Pre-Hearing Conference Documents

Document Title Document Date
PHC1 Agenda 03/10/2023
PHC1 Notice 03/10/2023
PHC2 Agenda 03/17/2023
PHC2 Notice 03/20/2023
PHC3 Agenda 05/02/2023
PHC3 Notice 04/21/2023
PHC4 Notice 08/03/2023
PHC5 Agenda 08/07/2023
PHC5 Notice 08/07/2023
PHC1 Transcript 03/10/2023
PHC2 Transcript 03/20/2023
PHC3 Transcript 05/02/2023
PHC4 Transcript 08/04/2023
PHC5 Transcript 08/10/2023

Motions Filed

Adjudication - Motions Filed

Document Title Document Date
Benton County's Motion to Stay Adjudicative Proceedings Pending FEIS Issuance 05/18/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion for Stay Pending SEPA with DecServ and Attachments 05/18/2023
Yakama Nation's Motion for Continuance of Adjudication Deadlines 05/18/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion for Disqualification / Recusal of Presiding Administrative Law Judge with Decl ISO and Decserv 05/25/2023
Applicant’s Response in Opposition to Motions to Stay or Continue Adjudicative Proceedings Pending FEIS Issuance 05/25/2023
Benton County’s Reply in Support of Motion to Stay Adjudicative Proceedings Pending FEIS Issuance 05/30/2023
Yakama Nation’s Reply to Motion for Continuance of Adjudication Deadlines 05/31/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Reply to Applicant’s Response to Motion to Stay Pending FEIS Issuance 05/31/2023
Joint Motion to Strike Applicant's Testimony - TCC, Benton County, Yakama Nation 06/16/2023
Reply in Support of Joint Motion to Strike Applicant's Direct Testimony - Benton County, TCC, Yakama Nation 06/21/2023
Reply in Support of Joint Motion to Strike Applicant's Direct Testimony Declaration of Carol Cohoe - Benton County, TCC, Yakama Nation 06/21/2023
Reply in Support of Joint Motion to Strike Applicant's Direct Testimony Declaration of Shona Voelckers - Benton County, TCC, Yakama Nation 06/21/2023
Response to Motion to Strike Applicant's Testimony - Scout Clean Energy 06/19/2023
Response to Motion to Strike Applicant's Testimony Declaration of Tim McMahan- Scout Clean Energy 06/19/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Declaration of Aramburu 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit A 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit B 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit C 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit D 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit E 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit F 06/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S Motion to Compel David Kobus - Exhibit G 06/25/2023
Applicant's Opposition to Motion to Compel/ Motion for Protective Order 06/28/2023
Declaration of Willa B. Perlmutter in Support of Applicant's Opposition to Motion to Compel 06/28/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Reply to Applicant's Opposition to Motion to Compel for Protective Order 07/03/2023
Applicant’s Motion to Strike Pre-Filed Direct Testimony of Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Witnesses Rick Dunn, Paul Krupin, David Sharp, and Richard Simon 07/05/2023
Declaration of Timothy McMahan In Support of Applicant’s Motion to Strike Pre-Filed Direct Testimony of Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Witnesses Dunn, Krupin, Sharp, and Simon 07/05/2023
TCC Motion to Dismiss Application - Declaration of Service 07/07/2023
Notice of Intention to Take Deposition of David Kobus 07/18/2023
Scout Clean Energy, LLC’s Opposition to Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S.’S Motion to Dismiss 07/14/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Motion to Dismiss Application: Failure to Comply with WAC 463-60-165 Regarding Water Supply 07/07/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Opposition to Applicant's Motion to Strike Prefiled Testimony Of TCC Witnesses Rick Dunn, Paul Krupin, David Sharp and Richard Simon 07/13/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Reply to Opposition of Applicant to Motion to Dismiss RE Water Supply with Attachments 07/24/2023
Errata for Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Reply to Opposition of Applicant to Motion to Dismiss RE Water Supply 07/24/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Motion to Compel Production of Documents with Attachments 07/28/2023
Yakama Nation Motion to Supplement the Record 07/31/2023
Request for Leave to File Motion for Reconsideration and Petition for Administrative Review 08/01/2023
Scout Clean Energy, LLC’s Motion to Strike Rebuttal and Reply Testimony of Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Witnesses Rick Dunn, Paul Krupin, David Sharp, and Richard Simon 08/01/2023
Applicant Scout Clean Energy’s Opposition to TCC’s Motion to Compel Production of Documents 08/01/2023
TCC’s Motion to Supplement Record (David Kobus Deposition) 08/04/2023
TCC’s Motion for Reconsideration of Order to Strike All or Part Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witnesses Rick Dunn, Paul Krupin, David Sharp, and Richard Simon 08/07/2023
TCC’s Response to SCE's Opposition to Motion to Compel Production of Documents 08/07/2023
TCC’s Response and Opposition to Applicant's Motion to Strike Rebuttal and Reply Testimony of TCC Witnesses Rick Dunn, Paul Krupin, David Sharp, and Richard Simon 08/07/2023
Scout Clean Energy, LLC's Motion to Supplement the Deposition of David Kobus 08/08/2023
Applicant's Response to TCC's Motion for Reconsideration of Order to Strike All or Part Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witnesses Rick Dunn, Paul Krupin, David Sharp, and Richard Simon 08/09/2023
TCC's Opposition to Motion to Supplement the Kobus Deposition 08/10/2023
Counsel for the Environment's Motion to Supplement Responsive Testimony of Expert Donald McIvor 08/11/2023
TCC's Motion for Reconsideration of Order Denying Motion to Compel Production of Documents 08/18/2023
TCC's Motion to Allow Supplemental Testimony 09/05/2023
Applicant's Motion to Supplemental Testimony of Brynn Guthrie 09/05/2023
T.C.C. Petition for Reconsideration of Order on Post-Hearing Motions to Supplement Record; Denying Further Adjudicative Hearings for Cross-Examination of Supplemental and Rebuttal Witness Testimony 10/02/2023
Yakama Nation Petition for Reconsideration of Order 888 09/25/2023
Yakama Nation Motion to Enforce Protective Order 02/23/2024
Applicant Opposition to Yakama Nation Motion to Enforce Protective Order 03/04/2024

Adjudication Briefs

Adjudication - Post-hearing Briefs

Document Title Document Date
Benton County Post-Hearing Brief 10/13/2023
Scout Clean Energy Post-Hearing Brief - REDACTED 10/13/2023
The Yakama Nation Post-Hearing Brief - REDACTED 10/13/2023
Tri-Cities Cares Post-Hearing Brief - REDACTED 10/13/2023

Adjudication - Pre-Hearing Briefs

Document Title Document Date
Benton County's Pre-Hearing Brief 08/09/2023
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation's Pre-Hearing Brief 08/09/2023
Applicant Scout Clean Energy, LLC's Pre-Hearing Brief 08/10/2023
Applicant Scout Clean Energy, LLC's Pre-Hearing Brief - Amended 08/10/2023
TCC's Pre-Hearing Brief 08/09/2023

Exhibits

Admitted Exhibits

Document Title Document Date
Adjudication Exhibit List 03/04/2023
Dave Kobus Oral Deposition - Condensed 07/21/2023
Dave Kobus Oral Deposition - Full 07/21/2023
EXH-1000_T_REVISED - Direct Testimony and Attachments of Brynn Guthrie on behalf of SCE 09/28/2023
EXH-1001_REVISED - Resume of Brynn Guthrie 08/24/2023
EXH-1001_T_REVISED - Direct Testimony and Attachments of Brynn Guthrie 08/24/2023
EXH-1002_T_REVISED - Direct Testimony and Attachments of Erik Jansen on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 08/23/2023
EXH-1003_REVISED - Erik Jansen Resume 08/23/2023
EXH-1004_T_REVISED - Direct Testimony and Attachments of Emily Ragsdale on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 08/23/2023
EXH-1005 - Emily Ragsdale Resume 08/23/2023
EXH-1006_T_REVISED - Direct Testimony and Attachments of Troy Rahmig on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 08/23/2023
EXH-1007 - Troy Rahmig Resume 08/23/2023
EXH-1008_T_REVISED - Direct Testimony and Attachments of Morgan Shook 08/18/2023
EXH-1009 - Morgan Shook Resume 08/18/2023
EXH-1010 - Hoen et al (2014) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1011 - Hoen et al (2010) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1011 - Hoen et al (2010) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1012 - Hoen et al (2009) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1013 - Laposa & Mueller (2010) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1014 - Gaur & Lang (2020) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1015 - Al-Hamoodah et al (2018) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1016 - Lang & Opaluch (2014) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1017 - Hoen & Palombo (2016) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1018 - Devine-Wright (2004) Article 09/28/2023
EXH-1019 - Wolsink (1989) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1020 - Hoen et al (2022) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-1021_Rebuttal Testimony of Brynn Guthrie 08/24/2023
EXH-1022_R - Rebuttal Testimony of Erik Jansen on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 08/23/2023
EXH-1023_R - Rebuttal Testimony of Leslie McClain 08/15/2023
EXH-1024 - Leslie McClain Resume 08/15/2023
EXH-1025 - Nine Canyons CUP Conditions (2001) 08/15/2023
EXH-1026 Nine Canyons MDNS Conditions (2001) 08/15/2023
EXH-1027 Nine Canyon CUP Conditions (2006) 08/15/2023
EXH-1028 Nine Canyon MDNS Conditions (2006) 08/15/2023
EXH-1029 Nine Canyon CUP Conditions (2007) 08/15/2023
EXH-1030 Nine Canyon MDNS Conditions (2007) 08/15/2023
EXH-1031_R Rebuttal Testimony and Attachments of Gregory Poulos 08/24/2023
EXH-1032 Gregory Poulos Resume 08/24/2023
EXH-1033_R_REDACTED - Rebuttal Testimony of Troy Rahmig on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 08/23/2023
EXH-1034_R Rebuttal Testimony Jessica Wadsworth 08/15/2023
EXH-1035_R Rebuttal Testimony Christopher Wiley 08/15/2023
EXH-1036_R Reply Testimony of Brynn Guthrie 08/24/2023
EXH-1037_R - Reply Testimony and Attachments of Andrew R. Lines on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy, LLC 08/23/2023
EXH-1038_REVISED - CohnReznick, Real Estate Adjacent Property Value Impact Report 08/23/2023
EXH-1039_REVISED - CohnReznick, Property Value Impact Report: Site Specific Analysis 08/23/2023
EXH-1040_R Reply Testimony of Leslie McCLain 08/15/2023
EXH-1041_R_REDACTED - Reply Testimony and Attachments of Troy Rahmig onBehalf of Scout Clean Energy, LLC 08/23/2023
EXH-1042 - American Wind Wildlife Institute (2020) 08/23/2023
EXH-1043 - Boroski (2019) 08/23/2023
EXH-1044 - Cypher et al. (2021) 08/23/2023
EXH-1045 Tony Rahmig Report 08/24/2023
EXH-1046 - Gerringer et al. (2021) 08/23/2023
EXH-1047 - Good et al. (2022) 08/23/2023
EXH-1048 - Weaver et al. (2020) 08/23/2023
EXH-1049 - Whitby et al. (2021) 08/23/2023
EXH-1050 - Wilkening and Rautenstrauch (2019) 08/23/2023
EXH-1051_R - Rebuttal Testimony Morgan Shook 08/18/2023
EXH-1055_X Zoning Interpretation Letter from Greg Wendt 08/15/2023
EXH-1057_X Email Correspondence (Jan 8-11, 2011) 08/15/2023
EXH-1058_X Selected Portions of the 2017 Benton Co. Comprehensive Plan (Updated 2020) 08/25/2023
EXH-1061_X - Site Location, ASC Figure 2.1-1 08/23/2023
EXH-1062_X - Washington State GIS - Tribal Lands Layer 08/23/2023
EXH-1063_X - Demonstrative Map 08/23/2023
EXH-1064 - Supplemental Testimony of Dave Kobus on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 09/07/2023
EXH-1065_S - Supplemental Testimony of Brynn Guthrie on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 09/07/2023
EXH-1065_S_REVISED - Supplemental Testimony of Brynn Guthrie on Behalf of Scout Clean Energy 09/21/2023
EXH-2001_T Pre-Filed Testimony of Greg Wendt 08/15/2023
EXH-2002 Exhibit A Greg Wendt 08/25/2023
EXH-2003 Pre-Filed Testimony Michelle Cooke 08/15/2023
EXH-2004 Pre-Filed Reply Testimony Greg Wendt 08/15/2023
EXH-2005_X BCC Chapter 11.17 08/15/2023
EXH-2006_X BCC 11.50 Excerpt 08/15/2023
EXH-2007_X Excerpt from Dave Kobus Deposition 08/15/2023
EXH-2008 Excerpt from Dave Kobus Deposition 08/15/2023
EXH-2009 Excerpt from Greg Wendt Testimony 08/15/2023
EXH-2010 Excerpt from Council Order No. 883 08/15/2023
EXH-2011 Benton County Comprehensive Land Use Plan 08/15/2023
EXH-2011 Excerpts from Benton County Comprehensive Plan 08/15/2023
EXH-2012 Benton County Resolution 2021-301 08/15/2023
EXH-3001_R REDACTED Responsive Testimony of Don McIvor 08/25/2023
EXH-3002_R Don McIvor Cumulative Effect to Birds, Bats and Land Cover 08/25/2023
EXH-3003_R Don McIvor Assessing Fatality Minimization for Bats 08/25/2023
EXH-3004_R Don McIvor Hoary Bat 08/25/2023
EXH-3005_R Don McIvor Fatalities at Wind turbines for bats 08/25/2023
EXH-3006_R Don Appendix M Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy 08/25/2023
EXH-3007_R Don McIvor Bat Mortality at Wind Turbines 08/25/2023
EXH-3008_R Don McIvor Wind Turbine Interactions with Wildlife and Their Habitats 08/25/2023
EXH-3009 Don McIvor Bats and Wind Energy White Paper 08/25/2023
EXH-3010_R Don McIvor A smart Curtailment for Reducing Bat Fatalities 08/25/2023
EXH-3011_R Don McIvor Periodic Status Review for the Ferruginous Hawk 08/25/2023
EXH-3012_R Don McIvor Multi-scale Resource Ferruginous Hawk 08/25/2023
EXH-3013_R Don McIvor Population Viability Ferruginous Hawk 08/25/2023
EXH-3014_R Don McIvor Appendix L Habitat Mitigation Plan 08/25/2023
EXH-3015_R Don McIvor Movements and Mortality of Ferruginous Hawks 08/25/2023
EXH-3016_R Don McIvor Supplemental Responsive Testimony of Don McIvor 08/25/2023
EXH-3017_X Erik Jansen Cross Examination (Redacted) 09/28/2023
EXH-3018_X - WDFW Management Recommendations for WA's Priority Species 08/23/2023
EXH-3019_X Erik Jansen Cross Examination (Redacted) 09/28/2023
EXH-3020_X - WDFW State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), Chapter 3, Greatest Conservation Need 08/23/2023
EXH-3021_X - WDFW State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), App. A-1 Greatest Conservation Need Fact Sheets - Mammals 08/23/2023
EXH-4001_T_REVISED - Prefiled Direct Testimony of Jessica Lally 08/23/2023
EXH-4002_T_REVISED - Prefiled Direct Testimony of Jessica Lally 08/23/2023
EXH-4004_T - Pre-Filed Direct Testimony of Jerry Meninick 09/28/2023
EXH-4005_T_REDACTED - Prefiled Direct Testimony of George Selam 08/23/2023
EXH-4006_T_REDACTED - Prefiled Direct Testimony of Terry Heemsah Sr. 08/23/2023
EXH-4007_T Redacted Pre-filed Direct Testimony of Caseymac Wallahee 08/25/2023
EXH-4008_T Revised Exhibit A Leon Ganuelas 08/15/2023
EXH-4008_T Revised Pre-Filed Direct Testimony Leon Ganuelas 08/15/2023
EXH-4009 Redacted - Pronghorn Reintroduction PowerPoint Leon Ganuelas 08/15/2023
EXH-4010_Redacted 2019 and 2021 Pronghorn Abundance Survey Reports Leon Ganuelas 08/15/2023
EXH-4011 Pre-Filed Direct Testimony Mark Nuetzmann 08/15/2023
EXH-4012_R Reply Testimony Mark Nuetzmann 08/15/2023
EXH-4013_R Reply Testimony Leon Ganuelas 08/15/2023
EXH-4014_X_REDACTED - "Moon Memo" 08/23/2023
EXH-4015_X - Draft Recommendations for Washington's Priority Species 08/23/2023
EXH-4016_X - Washington Connected Landscapes Project 08/23/2023
EXH-4017_X Erik Jansen WDFW 2009 Wind Power Guidelines 08/25/2023
EXH-4018_Dep_REDACTED - Motion to Supplement the Record 08/23/2023
EXH-4019_Dep - Motion to Supplement the Record 08/23/2023
EXH-4020_Dep - Motion to Supplement the Record 08/23/2023
EXH-5000_T Pre-filed testimony J. Richard Aramuru 08/25/2023
EXH-5001_T Revised8 Pre-filed testimony J. Richard Aramuru 08/25/2023
EXH-5002_T Pre-filed testimony J. Richard Aramburu 08/25/2023
EXH-5100 - Pre-filed Testimony of TCC Witness Dean Apostol 08/24/2023
EXH-5101 Pre-filed Testimony of TCC Witness Dean Apostol - Qualifications 08/24/2023
EXH-5102_T Pre-filed Testimony of TCC Witness Dean Apostol 08/24/2023
EXH-5102_T Pre-filed Testimony of TCC Witness Dean Apostol 08/24/2023
EXH-5103_R Pre-filed Testimony of TCC Witness Dean Apostol 08/24/2023
EXH-5104_R TCC Witness Dean Apostol Rebuttal Testimony 08/24/2023
EXH-5301_T-RECON - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Paul Krupin 09/21/2023
EXH-5302_T-RECON - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Paul Krupin 09/21/2023
EXH-5303_T - Pre-Filed Direct Testimony of TCC Witness Paul Krupin 09/28/2023
EXH-5305_R - TCC Witness Paul Krupin Response to Rebuttal of Brynne Guthrie, Leslie McLain, and Greg Poulos 09/21/2023
EXH-5307_R - Pre-Filed Direct Testimony of TCC Witness Paul Krupin - Graphics 09/28/2023
EXH-5402_T-RECON - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness David Sharp 09/21/2023
EXH-5404_RECON - TCC Pre-Filed Rebuttal Testimony: David Sharp Rebuttal of Greg Poulos Testimony 09/21/2023
EXH-5410_R - PFT Map 08/23/2023
EXH-5411_R - Kiona Ridge Trail map 08/23/2023
EXH-5500_T Pre-filed testimony Richard Simon 08/25/2023
EXH-5500_T Pre-filed testimony Richard Simon 08/25/2023
EXH-5501_Revised Pre-filed testimony Richard Simon 08/25/2023
EXH-5502_T Revised Pre-filed testimony Richard Simon Curriculum Vitae 08/25/2023
EXH-5503_R - Rich Simon Rebuttal 09/28/2023
EXH-5503_R Pre-filed testimony Richard Simon Rebuttal 08/25/2023
EXH-5602_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Pam Minelli 09/28/2023
EXH-5602_T Pre-filed testimony Pam Minelli 08/25/2023
EXH-5623_T Pre-filed testimony Ronne Fletcher 08/25/2023
EXH-5631_R - TCC Prefiled Rebuttal Testimony: Witness Statement of Benton County Fire Chief Lonnie E. Click 08/23/2023
EXH-5632_R - TCC Prefiled Rebuttal Testimony: Rebuttal of Wadsworth Testimony by Benton City Mayor Linda Lehman 08/23/2023
EXH-5633_R - Karl Dye TCC Email 08/23/2023
EXH-5800_R - Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witness Kahryn Campbell 08/23/2023
EXH-5801_R - Kahryn Campbell Photographs 08/23/2023
EXH-5810_R - Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witness Kurt C. Kielisch 08/23/2023
EXH-5811_R - Kurt Kielisch Resume 08/23/2023
EXH-5812_R - Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witness Kurt Kielisch - Real Estate Consulting Report 08/23/2023
EXH-5820_R - Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witness Linda Lehman 08/23/2023
EXH-5821_R - Linda Lehman Resume 08/23/2023
EXH-5822_R - Prefiled Testimony for TCC Witness Linda Lehman 08/23/2023
EXH-5900_R - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Richard Hagar 09/28/2023
EXH-5900_R - Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witness Richard Hagar 08/23/2023
EXH-5901_R - Richard Hagar Resume 08/23/2023
EXH-5902_R - Prefiled Testimony of TCC Witness Richard Hagar 08/23/2023
EXH-5903_X - Rand & Hoen (2017) Article 08/18/2023
EXH-5904_X Cross examination of Greg Poulos 08/24/2023
EXH-5905_X TCC Cross Examination Greg Poulos 08/24/2023
EXH-5906_R TCC Visual Area - Turbine Proximity Map 08/24/2023
EXH-5911_RECON - Supplemental Testimony of TCC Witness Dennis Bates 09/21/2023
EXH-5912_S - Supplemental Testimony of Benton County Fire Chief Lonnie E. Click in Response to Questions from Chair Drew 09/07/2023

Notices for Adjudication and Public Comment Hearing

Notice for Adjudication and Public Comment Hearing

Document Title Document Date
Notice of Adjudicative Hearings and Public Comment Hearing 08/08/2023
Supplemental Notice of Adjudicative Hearings and Public Comment Hearing 08/11/2023

Intervention of Parties Potentially Affected by the Proposed Project

Private citizens, Tribal governments, non-governmental organizations, local, state, and federal agencies were eligible to petition the EFSEC Council to become intervenors (parties) in the proceedings. The Council grants intervenor participation based on the project's potential or possible impact on those seeking intervention. Intervenors are allowed to participate fully in the legal process, by presenting expert witnesses to the Council, and participating in cross-examination of other party’s witnesses.

Adjudication - Intervention

Document Title Document Date
Preliminary Order on Intervention 03/09/2023
Benton County - Notice of Appearance 01/31/2023
Benton County - Notice of Party Participation 01/31/2023
Applicant Attorney Tim McMahan - Notice for Party Participation 01/31/2023
Counsel for the Environment - Notice of Appearance 02/03/2023
Counsel for the Environment - Notice for Party Participation 02/03/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. - Petition to Intervene 02/03/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. - Petition to Intervene - Attachment 02/03/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. - Declaration of Service 02/03/2023
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Petition to Intervene 02/03/2023

Adjudication - Objection

Document Title Document Date
Applicants Limited Objection to Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Petition to Intervene 02/17/2023
Response to Applicant's Limited Objection to Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. Petition to Intervene 02/24/2023

Adjudication Correspondence

Adjudication - Correspondence Letters

Document Title Document Date
Judge Torem's Advanced Ruling on Motions to Supplement the Record 09/06/2023
Judge Torem's Response to Requests for Oral Argument 10/30/2023
Response Letter RE Special Meeting 11/08/2023
Judge Torem's Response to Request for Continuance 06/30/2023
Applicant's Reply to Request for Continuance 06/30/2023
Request for Continuance from Counsel for the Environment, Tri-Cities CA.R.E.S. and the Yakama Nation 06/30/2023
Letter from Judge Torem RE Errors in Pre-Filed Testimony and Exhibits 06/21/2023
Letter from Judge Torem to Tim McMahan 06/02/2023
Letter from Judge Torem RE Pending Order 06/02/2023
Letter from Yakama Nation regarding Protective Order 05/24/2023
Motion Practice - Response and Reply Intervals for Non-Dispositive Motions 05/19/2023
Letter from Applicant regarding Issues of Discovery, Disputed Issues, and Objection to Additional Site Visit 05/04/2023
Letter from TriCities C.A.R.E.S. regarding Issues from Pre-Hearing Conference #3 05/04/2023
Letter from Yakama Nation regarding Topics from Pre-Hearing Conference #3 05/04/2023
Counsel for the Environment Preliminary List of Disputed Issues 03/20/2023
Yakama Nation Preliminary List of Disputed Issues 03/20/2023
Letter from Yakama Nation and Benton County to Judge Torem regarding Joint Statement of Disputed Issues 03/09/2023
Letter to Judge Torem regarding Input on Issues in Dispute for Adjudication Proceeding 03/09/2023
Letter to Judge Torem regarding Procedural Considerations 03/01/2023
Applicant Objection to Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. (“TCC”) Formal Discovery Deposition Notice 05/30/2023
ALJ Reply on Delay Pending Order Ruling on Pending Motions to Stay / Continue Adjudication 06/02/2023
ALJ Reply to Tim McMahan on the Deposition of Dave Kobus 06/02/2023
EFSEC Notice of Discovery Conference 07/03/2023
Joint Requests to Strike Hearing Dates and Extend Pre-Hearing Brief Deadline 07/18/2023
Judge Torem's Response to Request to Strike Hearing Dates 07/19/2023
TCC Letter to Director Bumpus 08/02/2023
Director Bumpus Letter to Aramburu 08/11/2023

Adjudication - Notices

Document Title Document Date
Applicant - Notice of Unavailability 03/15/2023
Benton County - Amended Notice of Unavailability 03/27/2023
Benton County - Notice of Unavailability 03/14/2023
Counsel for the Environment - Notice of Unavailability 05/12/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. - 2nd Amended Notice of Unavailability 04/25/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. - Amended Notice of Unavailability 03/20/2023
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S. - Notice of Unavailability 03/01/2023
Yakama Nation - Notice of Unavailability 03/13/2023
Applicant - Notice of Unavailability 08/23/2023
Benton County - Notice of Unavailability 08/23/2023
Tri Cities C.A.R.E.S. - Notice of Unavailability 08/22/2023
Yakama Nation - Notice of Unavailability 08/23/2023

Adjudication Comments received:

Comments - Adjudication

Document Title Document Date
Combined 0001-0110 02/01/2023
Combined 0111-0203 08/23/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5601_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Barabara Buckmaster 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5603_R - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Phyllis Riikonen 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5604_R - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Kevin Leary 09/28/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5605_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Jeff Banning 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5607_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness John Christensen 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5608_R - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Frank Kliewer 09/28/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5609_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Jeff Dress 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5610_R - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness William McKay 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5611_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Christopher S. Wright 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5613_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Gaye Tesar 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5614_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness James Fulton and Witness Sharon Fulton 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5616_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Ron Nelson 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5617_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Ted Owens 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5619_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness J. Polehn 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5621_R - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Margaret Hue 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5622_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Michael Minelli and Witness Pamela Minelli 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5624_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Nancy Graves 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5625_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Sue Frost 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5626_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Karen Brun 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5627_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Dennis Neil Simmelink 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5628_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Lloyd Frederick Lieske Jr. 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5629_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Tim Richardson 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5630_T - Pre-Filed Testimony of TCC Witness Chris Upchurch 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5914_S - Supplemental Testimony of TCC Witness John Christensen 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5916_S - Supplemental Testimony of TCC Witness Loren Miller 09/07/2023
Refiled By Order As Public Comment: EXH-5917_S - Supplemental Testimony of TCC Witness Margaret Hue 09/07/2023