Whitman County reopens public comment after SEPA errors found in proposed Wind Code

Feb 2, 2026

County prosecutor announced errors in the SEPA review of the proposed commercial Wind Code and said a new notice will reopen public comment for two weeks; the Board delayed formal consideration of the ordinance until March 2, 2026.

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County Prosecutor Denis Tracy told the Board that errors were identified in the recent State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review of the Planning Commission's proposed commercial Wind Code and that a new notice is being issued reopening the public comment period for two weeks. He apologized to the Board, the public and the Planning Commission and clarified that comments already submitted do not need to be resubmitted but may be resent if desired.

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