Decision Memo Completed

PSC/Xcel Gas Pipeline Replacement

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

Federally mandated replacement of gas pipeline under Highway 135. Current pipe does not have sufficient records to meet the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MOAP) standards under the federal Integrity Management Program.

Location

Hwy 135, south of Almont

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/10/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
PSC/Xcel Gas Pipeline ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 04/25/2018
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 51 N., R. 1 E., N.M.P.M.
Special use management