Environmental Assessment Completed

Xcel Energy Transmission Line 5145 Permit Renewal and Transmission Line 5145 Vegetation Treatment

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Lake; Park, Colorado Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units

Treat excess vegetation around identified electrical transmission line towers. Renew right-of-way permit and approve updated operations plan.

Location

Select treatments along Xcel transmission line 5145 from Lake County to Park County Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2015
2
Comment Period
10/08/2015
3
Objection Period Start
02/23/2017
4
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Use Authorizations
Xcel Energy Transmission Line 5145 Permit Renewal and Transmission Line 5145 Vegetation TreatmentDecision Signed Date: 08/31/2017
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; South Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSee Attached Map
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Special area management