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Facilities

The Boardman Coal Plant was an approximately 550 MW coal-fueled electric generating power plant located in Morrow County. The plant was issued a site certificate in 1975, was constructed and placed into service in 1980, and ceased operation on October 15, 2020. The facility is planned to be decommissioned and demolished by end of 2023. The following related or supporting facilities will remain in place for the Carty Generating Station adjacent to the Boardman Coal Plant, subject to approval of Carty Generation Station Amendment #2, which is currently under review : water tank, construction substation, 230 kV transformer and 230 kV transmission line from Boardman to Dalreed substation, Carty Reservoir and all associated infrastructure for maintaining and withdrawing from the reservoir, discharge channel, 500 kV transformers and 500 kV transmission line from Boardman to Grassland switchyard, 500 kV transmission line from Grassland switchyard to Slatt substation. The following related or supporting facilities may remain in place for other PGE uses: diesel fuel tank, parking lots, and rail throughout the site. All other buildings and infrastructure will be decommissioned and demolished. The Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) landfill, will be closed in accordance with Federal CCR requirements contained in 40 CFR Part 257, Subpart D.
Ceased operations on 10/15/2020, currently being decommissioned, demolition is scheduled to be complete by end of 2023.


The coal plant is located in Morrow County. The transmission line is located in both Morrow and Gilliam counties. Online Map​
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Applicant/Certificate holder: Portland General Electric
ODOE contact: Duane Kilsdonk
Applicant/Certificate holder contact: Arya Behbehani
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Project Timeline

  
Additional Documents
  
02/27/1975
02/27/1975
03/24/1975
08/30/1977
02/13/1978
08/01/1979
07/11/1980
06/15/1981
12/16/1988
12/16/1988
03/22/1994
09/10/2004
09/10/2004
09/11/2009
10/26/2012
05/03/2013
05/03/2013
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Exhibit Files Reference

  • Exhibit A: Applicant Information 
  • Exhibit B: Project Description
  • Exhibit C: Property Location and Maps
  • Exhibit D: Organizational Information
  • Exhibit E​: Permits Required
  • Exhibit F: Property Ownership 
  • Exhibit G: Materials Analysis
  • Exhibit H: Geology and Soil Stability 
  • Exhibit I: Soils
  • Exhibit J: Wetlands
  • Exhibit K: Land Use
  • Exhibit L: Protected Areas
  • Exhibit M: Financial Analysis
  • Exhibit N​: Non-generating Facility Information
  • Exhibit O: Water Requirements
  • Exhibit P: Fish Wildlife Habitat 
  • Exhibit Q: Threatened and Endangered Plants and Animals
  • Exhibit R: Scenic Aesthetic Values 
  • Exhibit S: Cultural Resources
  • Exhibit T: Recreational Facilities 
  • Exhibit U: Public Services
  • Exhibit V​: Waste Minimization 
  • Exhibit W: Site Restoration
  • Exhibit X: Noise 
  • Exhibit Y: Carbon Dioxide Emissions 
  • Exhibit Z: Cooling Towers  
  • Exhibit AA: EMFs – Electric and Magnetic Fields
  • Exhibit BB: Other Information
  • Exhibit CC: Additional Statutes Rules Ordinances
  • Exhibit DD​: Other Specific Standards