Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses - LPEA Bayfield to Ponderosa Transmission Line Veg Management project

San Juan National Forest Archuleta; La Plata, Colorado Pagosa Ranger District

Rebuild of an existing electric transmission line and clearing vegetation within the existing and proposed 100-foot ROW between the Bayfield and LPEA Ponderosa substations

Location

On Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts, from the Bayfield substation to the Ponderosa substation, along US Hwy 160.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2022
2
Decision
08/2023 (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
Special Uses - LPEA Bayfield to Ponderosa Transmission Line Veg Management projectDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2023
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsPagosa Ranger District; Columbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management