Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
SEPA Environmental Checklist
This checklist helps applicants describe a proposal and its environmental effects for review by the agency requesting it.
What this form is
Applicants use this checklist to provide information that governmental agencies consider when determining whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts. It asks about the proposal, its location and schedule, and possible effects on environmental elements such as water, plants, land use, transportation, and utilities. Answer applicable questions accurately, attach helpful supporting information, and sign and date the checklist.
Who needs it
Applicants whose proposal is under review by a governmental agency requesting a SEPA checklist should complete it and provide information about the proposal.
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 and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the SEPA Environmental Checklist PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Questions
Answer applicable questions accurately and carefully, including questions about the proposal and its environmental effects.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach additional information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the checklist, then submit it to the agency requesting it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- No. The checklist asks for a signature and date, but does not include a notary block or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- The checklist says to submit it to the agency requesting it, but does not provide submission details. Check the Kelso city website for current contact information.
- What information does the checklist ask for?
- It asks about the proposal, applicant, location, timing, approvals, and potential effects on environmental elements including water, plants, land use, transportation, and utilities.
- Can I attach supporting information?
- Yes. The instructions say to attach additional information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects. The agency may also ask for explanations or related information.
Need something notarized?
This SEPA Environmental Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kelso form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.