Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses - Tri-State Powerline Ames-to-Burro Bridge Vegetation Management Phase II

San Juan National Forest San Juan, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Amendment #2 to existing special use permit to authorize hazardous vegetation management and temporary decking locations outside of the existing ROW.

Location

Ophir Pass Road

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Use Authorizations
Tri-State Ames-Burro Bridge Transmission Line Phase 2 Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 09/05/2023
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 42N., R. 8W., Sections 32, 33, and 34. Burro Bridge Sub Station: T. 41N., R. 8W., Section 3 NENE
Special use managementFuels management