Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses - Tri-State Powerline Cascade-to-Silverton, permit transfer & fiber optic installation

San Juan National Forest La Plata; San Juan, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Re-issue the permit for an existing powerline to new owner, Tri-State. Amend permit to authorize installation of fiber optics on existing poles. Will involve use of a helicopter, and temporary work areas within and adjacent to the powerline corridor.

Location

Powerline parallels Highway 550 between Cascade substation near Durango Mountain Resort ski area and the town of Silverton.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2013
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (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
TriState Powerline Cascade-to-Silverton Permit Transfer&Fiber Optic InstallDecision Signed Date: 07/22/2014
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management