Decision Memo Completed

Tri-State Sunshine Fiber Optic Cable Authorization

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

GMUG plans to authorize Tri-State to operate 1.1 miles of existing fiber optic cable line installed on Tri-State's Nucla-Sunshine 115kV Transmission Poles for 30 years.

Location

Located on Nucla-Sunshine 115kV Transmission Line infrastructure

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/14/2021
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date05/05/2022
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management