Legal Opinion
Public Utility District No. 1 v. State
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 7, 2013No. Nos. 29121-9-III; 29123-5-IIIPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKulik, J.
¶1 — More than 15 years ago, the Okanogan County Public Utility District No. 1 (PUD) began the process required to construct a new transmission line and substation between Pateros and Twisp in the Methow Valley. Following a decade of environmental review and litigation, PUD obtained an environmental impact statement (EIS). Next, PUD needed to obtain easements over the proposed land. PUD negotiated with approximately 85 percent of the property owners for easements on their land. Ultimately, PUD filed a petition for condemnation against the remaining property owners. This included the State,1…
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