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members, and project requirements. In addition, it identifies the project team with roles and communication protocols. Task also consists of developing community engagement plan for each phase of the project. This will include a menu of engagement strategies and measures to occur as part of project kickoff so we can engage the community upfront about project goals, development of EIS scoping and the Draft EIS, and through the development regulation update process. Plan will specifically identify measures to connect with impacted communities and Tribes. Task 2—Community engagement Utilizing the engagement plan from Task 1, community engagement will include development of a project website, open houses, development of project materials to aid the community in participating in the SEPA EIS and code development process, one on one and small group meetings, and impacted communities to assist throughout the project process. Engagement will include translation of important project materials and specific outreach to communities which could be impacted by future projects. Consultation with Tribes will continue through the project. In addition, this task will include engagement as part of SEPA EIS scoping, issuance of the DEIS, and meetings and hearings as part of the code development process. Task 3— Draft EIS scoping and selection of alternatives Task will consist of preparation of a Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice, together with a supporting SEPA checklist or fact sheet indicating which topics are identified for inclusion in the scoping process. Scoping Notice will be issued to the public for a 30-day comment period in accordance with RCW 43.21C, WAC 197-11, and Kittitas County Code.Task will also include preparation of materials for in person or virtual scoping meeting, which may be paired with project open house. This will include preparation of meeting materials and providing a forum for attendees to provide scoping comments. Task will also include the development of three (3) SEPA alternatives, one of which will be a no- action alternative, review of scoping comments received and preparation of document to synthesize comments, and selection of alternatives for DEIS. Task 4— Draft EIS preparation Task will consist of preparation of a Draft EIS and include preparation of a Draft notice of availability for issuance to the public in accordance with RCW 43.21C, WAC 197-11, and Kittitas County Code. In addition to the No Action Alternative, the DEIS will study alternatives for siting clean energy projects in the County and mitigation for projects which can ultimately be utilized for the preparation of development regulations. Task also includes: • Preparation of materials for DEIS messaging including online content to address comments from interested parties. • Notice of availability of DEIS with 30-45 day comment period • Preparation of materials and DEIS open house. This will include preparation of meeting boards, presentation materials, and providing a forum for attendees to provide scoping comments. Contract#: 25-55202-003 2