Pitkin County is proposing to rebuild the Elephant Hill Communication facility. A second surface and shallow-buried powerline, new towers,solar panels, and building are proposed. The use may include cell phones and Internet S.P. at a future date.
Location
Elephant Hill (AKA: Mountain) is located approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale on CSH133. It is just south of Avalanche Creek.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/20/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Solar |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Sopris Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The Elephant Hill Communication site is located approximately 10 miles south of Carbondale off of CSH133. NW 1/4 Sec.33, T9S, R88W, 6th PM, Pitkin County, CO |