Decision Memo Completed

Permit amendment for LDV734 Xcel Utility Connection

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Chaffee, Colorado Salida Ranger District

Proposal to amend permit to remove and replace a wooden powerline pole at 38.474965, -106.002925 with a taller pole and run an underground primary 1440 Volt line. The line will be buried under National Forest System Road 108.

Location

South of Salida on NFSR108, north of Methodist Mountain.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2023
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Permit amendment for LDV734 Xcel Utility ConnectionDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2024
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNew Mexico P. M., T. 49 N., R. 6 E., sec. 29, NW1/4
Special use management