Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely August 21
SALEM — The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, August 21, 2020.
The main items on the Council’s agenda are:
Council Review of Obsidian Solar Center DPO (Information Item) – Kellen Tardaewether, Senior Siting Analyst, will continue the presentation of the Draft Proposed Order (DPO) for the Obsidian Solar Center, comments received during the DPO comment period, and applicant responses to comments on the DPO.
Transfer Hearing/Council Review and Decision on the Request to Transfer Ownership of Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility I – Council will conduct a transfer hearing on the request to transfer ownership of the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility I site certificate from Wheatridge Wind Energy, LLC to Portland General Electric. The purpose of the transfer hearing is to provide the general public an opportunity to provide oral comments on the transfer request to Council. Following the hearing, Council will receive a presentation from staff on the transfer request, comments received on the record of the transfer request, and will take action to approve or deny the transfer request. If approved, Council will issue an amended site certificate for the new certificate holder.
Rulemaking to Clarify Standard for Contested Case Requests for Type A Amendments, Council Review of Comments and Possible Final Decision (Continuation) – Council will continue its review of public comments received on the proposed amendment of OAR 345-027-0371(9), and will consider the adoption of permanent rules.
There will be opportunities for public comment.
The full meeting agenda and materials are available on the ODOE website: www.oregon.gov/energy/facilities-safety/facilities/Pages/Council-Meetings.aspx.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Department of Energy and Energy Facility Siting Council are practicing social distancing measures, so this meeting will be made available remotely using the online Webex platform. Please see the meeting agenda for detailed instructions on how to participate.
To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact the department at least 72 hours before the meeting at 1-800-221-8035 or fax 503-373-7806. TTY users should call the Oregon Relay Service at 711.
