Findings of Fact
1. The Naches hydroelectric facility is a small and old facility not needed for system reliability.
2. According to the environmental assessment prepared under NEPA, PacifiCorp's proposed sale of the Naches hydroelectric facilities would have positive environmental benefits.
3. There are more economical and reasonable market alternatives to the continued operation of Naches.
4. Reclamation issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and Final Environmental Assessment Wapatox Project17 dated December 31, 2002, in compliance with NEPA of 1969, as amended.
5. Naches is located in Washington State.
6. There are no disputed material facts and hearings are not needed.
17 Supplemental Exhibit 601.
