Decision Memo Completed

YAM176 - Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland Grand; Routt, Colorado Yampa Ranger District

On behalf of Tri-State, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) proposes to conduct routine vegetation management treatment within the 175-foot right-of-way of the Hayden-Gore Pass 230-kV transmission line.

Location

Gore Pass corridor north of Highway 134.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
YAM176 - Tri-State Generation & Transmission AssociationDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2023
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
DistrictsYampa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management