Removal of hazardous vegetation to the operation of the powerline. Removal of vegetation would reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire on federal lands and adjacent at-risk communities.
Location
Northwest of Silverton, between Burro Bridge substation and NFS/BLM property boundary
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/09/2023
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Area Management |
| Special Uses - Tri-State Burro Bridge to Silverton Vegetation Management | Decision Signed Date: 08/26/2024 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 41 N, R8 W, Sec 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 |