Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet March 13 in The Dalles
Contact: Jennifer Kalez, 503-378-5054
SALEM — Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet on Friday, March 13 in The Dalles. The public meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive.
The main items on the Council’s agenda:
Bakeoven Solar Project (Wasco County): Staff from the Oregon Department of Energy will present the Draft Proposed Order (initial staff recommendation) for the proposed project and public comments received during the comment period for Council’s review and comments. Staff recommends Council approve a Site Certificate, subject to conditions. The proposed facility includes up to 303 megawatts of solar photovoltaic power generation equipment and related or supporting facilities, occupying up to 2,717 acres east of Maupin.
Contested Case Process Overview: Patrick Rowe, Legal Counsel for the Council and the Department, will present an overview of the contested case process.
Rulemaking Initiation to Clarify Standard for Contested Case Requests for Type A Amendments: The Council will consider whether or not to conduct rulemaking to clarify the standard that must be met for an issue to justify a contested case proceeding in the Type A amendment review process under Oregon Administrative Rule 345-027-0371(9).
The full meeting agenda and materials are available on the ODOE website.
The next Council meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 23-24, 2020.
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.