Longview, WA · Cowlitz County
SEPA Environmental Checklist
Applicants submit this checklist when an agency requests environmental information about a proposed project or nonproject proposal.
What this form is
The checklist helps governmental agencies assess whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts and whether mitigation measures may address them. Complete it when the agency requests it for a proposal, answering applicable questions about the applicant, project location, and environmental elements. You may attach or incorporate additional studies and reports, and the agency may request explanations or related information.
Who needs it
Applicants whose agency requests a SEPA checklist for a project or nonproject proposal should complete the applicable questions and provide supporting information.
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; it may include additional studies or reports, but the instructions do not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the SEPA Environmental Checklist PDF.
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Complete Applicable Questions
Answer each applicable question accurately and carefully, including the background and environmental elements for your proposal.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach additional information that helps describe the proposal or its environmental effects, such as available studies, reports, or plans.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the 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 used for?
- Governmental agencies use the checklist to help assess whether a proposal may have significant environmental impacts and whether avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures may address them.
- What information does the checklist ask for?
- It asks about the applicant, proposal, timing, location, approvals, and environmental elements such as earth, air, water, plants, animals, transportation, and public services.
- Do I need a notary for the SEPA Environmental Checklist?
- No. This checklist is signed without a notary. It may include additional studies or reports, but the instructions do not identify 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.