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FSEC reviews ‘Species 5’ ferruginous-hawk mitigation for Horse Heaven wind-solar project
Summary
The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (FSEC) heard staff and P‑TAG findings on the Horse Heaven project’s Species 5 mitigation for state‑endangered ferruginous hawks and asked staff to draft a formal decision document for public comment ahead of a potential vote Sept. 17, 2025.
The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on Aug. 20 reviewed recommendations from a Preoperational Technical Advisory Group and the certificate holder about how to apply “Species 5,” the ferruginous‑hawk mitigation measure in the Horse Heaven site certification agreement. FSEC staff and the council were briefed on 45 documented ferruginous‑hawk nest locations within the project lease boundary and on three packages of materials: P‑TAG presentations and minutes, an independent facilitator’s report, and the certificate holder’s recommendation. Staff said the P‑TAG reached consensus on 40 nests but identified five nests (labeled in staff figures as nests B–F) where members disagreed about whether a full 2‑mile buffer must be required around documented nests or whether a smaller 0.6‑mile buffer could apply. Sean Green, FSEC…
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