State of Washington
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
Notice of Special Meeting and Opportunity for Public Comment
for an Amendment to the Site Certification Agreement for
Desert Claim Wind Power LLC
EDF Renewable Energy
Kittitas County, WA
Request to Amend the Desert Claim Wind Project Site Certification Agreements On May 5, 2023 Desert Claim Wind Power LLC (Certificate Holder) requested the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC or Council) to approve an amendment request for an extension to the Desert Claim Site Certification Agreement (SCA). If approved, the amendment would extend the SCA to November 13, 2028. EFSEC invites you to participate in its consideration of this amendment request. The Council, as the state agency responsible for regulating Desert Claim, will hold a virtual public special meeting on July 13, 2023, to provide an opportunity for citizens, stakeholders, and interested persons or organizations to receive information and provide comments on the proposed SCA extension.
The proposed revisions will change the following in the current SCA:
Extension of the current SCA to November 13, 2028 to the following entities for the below sites:
Site: Desert Claim
Entity: EDF Renewable Energy
Informational Public Meeting: July 13, 2023, 5:00 – 7 PM or last speaker whichever comes first: Pursuant to WAC 463-66-030, EFSEC proposes to hold a virtual public special meeting on the evening of July 13, 2023. During the special meeting the Certificate Holder will present their amendment request and the Council will take public comment on the amendment request for the Council’s consideration.
Speakers will have limited minutes to provide comment, and any additional comments will be directed to be submitted online or postal mail. Duration of speaking time will be announced at the meeting, depending on the number of speakers signed up, to allow as many commenters as possible.
Public Comment: Public Comment will be accepted during the Public Information Meeting. If you are unable to attend these meetings, please send your comments in writing to comments@efsec.wa.gov or at the EFSEC office mailing address below. An online database will also be open during the meeting at https://comments.efsec.wa.gov/ for submission of written comments.
EFSEC 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 43172 Lacey, WA 98503-3172
Where to review Desert Claim’s SCA Amendment Request?
Copies of the current Site Certification Agreement and the Certificate Holder’s amendment request are available at:
• https://www.efsec.wa.gov/energy-facilities/desert-claim/desert-claim-sca
• EFSEC 621 Woodland Square Loop PO Box 43172 Lacey, WA 98503-3172
How to attend EFSEC’s Special Meeting? This meeting is being held remotely and may be attended virtually via Microsoft Teams online or via telephone at:
• Microsoft Teams Meeting link
• By telephone: +1 (546) 999-2000 Conference ID: 583 440 505#
To facilitate this remote meeting, EFSEC would like to invite speakers to sign up ahead of the meeting. Anyone wishing to speak during the public meeting should please notify EFSEC by phone at (360) 664-1345 or email at efsec@efsec.wa.gov before 5:00pm on July 13th, 2023.
For more information about the SCA Amendment, contact Sara Randolph at (360) 485-1594 or sara.randolph@efsec.wa.gov
To request ADA accommodation or materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact the EFSEC office at (360) 664-1345.