Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
SEPA Environmental Checklist
Applicants use this checklist to describe a proposal and its potential environmental effects for a governmental agency’s SEPA review.
What this form is
The checklist helps a governmental agency evaluate whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts and whether further analysis may be needed. Applicants describe the proposal, its location and timing, and potential effects on topics such as water, plants, animals, noise, land use, and transportation. Answer applicable questions carefully and attach or incorporate relevant supporting studies or other information.
Who needs it
Applicants with a proposal being reviewed by a governmental agency use this checklist to provide information about the proposal and its environmental 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 document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the checklist mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the SEPA Environmental Checklist for your proposal.
- 2
Complete Applicable Questions
Describe the proposal and answer applicable questions carefully and accurately.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach or incorporate relevant studies, reports, plans, or other information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects.
- 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 does the SEPA Environmental Checklist ask about?
- It asks applicants to describe their proposal and its location, timing, and potential environmental effects, including impacts related to water, plants, animals, noise, land use, and transportation.
- Who uses the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- Applicants complete the checklist to provide information about a proposal to the governmental agency reviewing it. The agency uses the information to help evaluate potential environmental impacts.
- Do I need a notary for the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- No. This checklist does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it. The checklist mentions no 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.
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.