Decision Memo Completed

Horse Creek Power Line Burial

Shoshone National Forest Fremont, Wyoming Wind River Ranger District

High Plains Power, Inc. proposes to replace and bury approximately 15 miles of existing primary overhead power lines. The power lines service inholdings located in the Horse Creek area of the Wind River District of the Shoshone National Forest.

Location

Horse Creek Road Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/07/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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
Horse Creek Power Line BurialDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2024
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsWind River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT43N R107W Sections 24 and 25, T43N R106W Sections 3, 9, 10, 16, 19, 20, and 21
Special use management