Decision Memo Completed

HBE750 Temporary Construction Permit-Yampa Valley Electric Association

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland Routt, Colorado Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District

Yampa Valley Electric Association proposed to install, operate, and maintain underground powerlines and electrical boxes within the Steamboat Ski Area permit boundary. The project will total approximately 4.83 acres.

Location

The Greenhorn Ranch area and existing ski runs located within the Steamboat Ski Area permit area boundary. Section(s) 23, 24, 25, & 26, Township 6 N., Range 84 W., 6TH Principal Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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
HBE750 Temporary Construction Permit-Yampa Valley Electric AssociationDecision Signed Date: 10/12/2022
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
DistrictsHahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management