West Richland, WA · Benton County
SEPA Environmental Checklist
Applicants complete this checklist to describe a proposal and its potential environmental effects for governmental agency review.
What this form is
The checklist helps governmental agencies determine whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts and whether mitigation measures or further analysis are needed. Applicants describe the proposal, its location and schedule, and potential effects on topics such as earth, water, plants, animals, land use, and transportation. The instructions say to answer accurately and attach additional information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects.
Who needs it
Applicants with a proposal for which a governmental agency requests environmental information use this checklist to describe the proposal and its possible effects.
How to submit it
Submit the checklist to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. The document lists no fee.
About notarization
This checklist is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the SEPA Environmental Checklist PDF.
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Complete The Checklist
Answer the applicable questions accurately and carefully, describing your proposal and its potential environmental effects.
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Gather Supporting Information
Attach additional information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects, such as available studies or plans.
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Submit To The City
Submit the checklist to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SEPA Environmental Checklist used for?
- Governmental agencies use it to help determine whether a proposal’s environmental impacts may be significant and whether avoidance, minimization, mitigation, or further analysis may be needed.
- Who completes the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- Applicants complete the checklist when an agency requests it. It asks for information about the proposal, its location and schedule, and potential environmental effects.
- Do I need a notary for the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- No. This checklist is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. The document lists no fee.
Need something notarized?
This SEPA Environmental Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Richland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.