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WAC 197-11-960 FOR AGENCY <br /> SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST USE ONLY <br /> PUD NC. 1 OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY <br /> Due to ihe recent media coverage there is <br /> increasing public awareness of Electric and <br /> Mapnetic Fields (EMF) associaled wfth electric <br /> utflfty facilfties and questions regarding ihe <br /> possible biological or health etfects of these <br /> fields. <br /> Electrtc and magnetic ifelds are generated by <br /> electric substations, transmission lines and <br /> distrtbution Iine�. ! i addition, these fields are <br /> produced by com�.�n electrical appliances and <br /> house wiring. Both electric and magnetic fieids <br /> are strongest near the source of the field and <br /> decrease rapidiy as distance trom the source <br /> tncreases. In the case oi this proposed switching <br /> station, public exposure is minimized hy <br /> piacement of the electrical equipment entirely <br /> within the fenced site, and by Iocation and design <br /> oi the overhead power Iines. <br /> The fields anticipated at this facility are not <br /> expected to add significantly to existing <br /> • background levels in the vicinity. <br /> 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. <br /> None beyond normal locally available services, <br /> such as medical emergency aid and fire <br /> proiection. <br /> 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health <br /> hazards, if any: <br /> The station wiil be surrounded by a protective <br /> tence with war�ing signs and tocked entry gates, <br /> to prevent access to unauthorized persons. <br /> Electrical protective devices, such as circuit <br /> breakers, are installed on ail equipment to <br /> reduce hazards irom faults, overloads, etc. <br /> Regular inspections and maintenance are <br /> periormed, which will help prevent hazardous <br /> conditions. <br /> A ground(ng system will be installed to protect <br /> people irom shock in case of an electricai fault. <br /> 11 <br />