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News 11/17/09 - Public Scoping Extended through Dec. 14, 2009 10/30/09 – New Maps to Find Your Property Available 10/30/09 – Scoping Meeting Summaries Available FAQs Search Comments Submit Comments Contact Info

This is the online public information site for the I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project Project Summary The Bonneville Power Administration is proposing a new 500-kilovolt transmission line and substations in southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. BPA will prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The EIS will describe the need for action, alternatives including the no action alternative, potential impacts from the alternatives, potential mitigation to avoid or reduce impacts, permits that may be required and consultation with tribes, other agencies and the public. The project factsheet describes the proposal and how you can get involved. What's Happening Now Public Scoping Extended through Dec. 14, 2009 BPA is extending the deadline in response to requests for additional time to submit comments. BPA has received over 1600 comments through the Web, fax, phone, letters and public meetings. These comments will help BPA determine what issues to consider in the environmental impact statement. BPA hosted six open-house style public meetings at the locations listed below to answer questions and collect comments about the proposed project and the EIS. Click on the meeting summary under each meeting location for information about the comments BPA received at that meeting. Get Involved BPA’s public scoping meetings

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 4 to 7 p.m. Amboy Middle School 22115 NE Chelatchie Road Amboy, WA 98601 Public Scoping Meeting summary	Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 4 to 7 p.m. Clark College, Gaiser Student Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, WA 98663 Public Scoping Meeting summary	Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 4 to 7 p.m. Mark Morris High School 1602 Mark Morris Court Longview, WA 98632 Public Scoping Meeting summary
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 4 to 7 p.m. Liberty Middle School 1612 NE Garfield Street Camas, WA 98607 Public Scoping Meeting summary	Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 4 to 7 p.m. Gresham Holiday Inn 2752 NE Hogan Drive Gresham, OR 97030 Public Scoping Meeting summary	Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 1 to 4 p.m. Hazel Dell Grange 7509 NE Hazel Dell Avenue Vancouver, WA 98665 (no wheelchair access) Public Scoping Meeting summary

Submit comments online through Dec. 14, 2009

Comments from the public will help BPA ensure the EIS considers all relevant issues.

The following links provide information about the proposed project, the EIS and how you can be involved.

• Learn about BPA: Who We Are and What We Do. Additional general information about BPA is included in BPA Facts and Serving the Northwest.
• Learn about the I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project.
• Get involved: submit comments, attend a public meeting.
• Learn about electric transmission.
• View or download project maps and documents.
• Find answers to frequently asked questions.
• Read recent project announcements and news.