Decision Memo Completed

Holy Cross Energy- Aspen Mt. Communication sites - Fiber optics and powerline upgrade

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Aspen Ranger District

Removal of overhead powerline and related equipment; replacement of damaged underground service wires; install of secondary voltage conduits & cables, and install of a 50' fiber optics cable between pre-existing comm facilities.

Location

Summit of Aspen (Ajax) Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/22/2013
2
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Aspen Mountain Communication Site: Fiber Optics Cable & Powerline Improvem.Decision Signed Date: 01/09/2014
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4 Sec. 33, t9S, R88W, 6th P.M.
Special use management