Othello, WA · Adams County
SEPA Environmental Checklist
Applicants complete this checklist to describe a proposed project and its potential environmental effects for review by the agency requesting it.
What this form is
The checklist helps government agencies assess whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts and whether avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures may address them. Applicants answer questions about the proposal, its location, and environmental elements such as water, plants, animals, and transportation. Complete it when an agency requests the checklist, answer accurately, and attach helpful supporting information or studies.
Who needs it
Applicants whose proposals are subject to an agency request for environmental review use this checklist to provide information about the proposal and its potential effects.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This checklist is signed without a notary; the document asks applicants to provide information and attach supporting materials, but does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the SEPA Environmental Checklist.
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Complete The Questions
Answer the questions accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. Explain why any item marked not applicable does not apply.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects, such as additional studies or reports.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed checklist to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SEPA Environmental Checklist for?
- Government agencies use the checklist to help determine whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts and whether mitigation measures may address them.
- What information does the checklist ask for?
- It asks for basic information about the applicant and proposal, its schedule and location, and details about environmental elements such as earth, water, plants, animals, and transportation.
- Do I need a notary for the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- No. This checklist is completed without a notary. It asks for information and may include supporting materials or studies, but does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist says the agency may request explanations or additional information.