Environmental Assessment Completed

GECA Electric Line: Hill 71 Communication Site EA

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Hinsdale, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

Authorization of the construction, use, and maintenance of an electric line across public land that would provide reliable electricity to an existing communication site. The site is important for emergency and operational communications.

Location

Portion on NFS land: New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado T. 42 N., R. 4 W., sec. 1. T. 42 N., R. 3.5 W. sec. 1.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/02/2017
2
Comment Period
10/02/2017
3
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
GECA Electric Line: Hill 71 Communication Site EADecision Signed Date: 08/31/2018
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortion on NFS land: New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado T. 42 N., R. 4 W., sec. 1. T. 42 N., R. 3.5 W. sec. 1.
Special use management