Decision Memo Completed

High Plains Power overhead line replacement with buried line from Lava Mountain to Brooks Lake.

Shoshone National Forest Fremont, Wyoming Wind River Ranger District

The Forest Service is proposing to authorize High Plains Power to bury existing primary overhead line, bury 2,500' of new power line within a WYDOT right-of-way and remove a primary overhead line.

Location

Hwy 26 right-of-way NW of Dubois, WY.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/14/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission
High Plains Power overhead line replacement with buried line from Lava Mountain to Brooks Lake.Decision Signed Date: 02/10/2020
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsWind River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT43N, R109W, Sec 5,6,8, 17, 20 & 21; T44N, R109W, Sec 31; T44N, R110W, Sec 25 & 36
Special use management