SHB 2117: Authorizing authorities to address aerial firefighting aspects as part of permitting processes for communities at risk of wildfires.

What this bill does

Requires permitting authorities to consider whether installation of utility-scale wind energy facilities will be an obstruction to aerial firefighting and wildfire suppression efforts. Authorizes permitting authorities to require modifications in the location or height of a utility-scale wind facility if the permitting authority determines that the facility will obstruct or substantially endanger aerial fire suppression efforts in certain areas. Requires permitting authorities to add certain information requirements regarding aerial fire suppression to applications for permitting of utility-scale wind energy facilities.

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