Decision Memo Completed

Mosquito Creek Pipeline Replacement Project

White River National Forest Mesa, Colorado White River National Forest All Units

RMNG must perform maintenance/replacement on a section of existing 6" pipeline on the Rifle RD to meet PHMSA regulations. Proposed work would involve the replacement and/or reroute of approximately 100 feet of exposed natural gas pipeline

Location

39.311495, -107.532256. Work location is situated approximately 22 miles south of Silt, CO adjacent to Mosquito Creek Road - NFSR 824

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2020
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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; Natural Gas
Mosquito Creek 6" Pipeline Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/23/2020
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 34, Township 8S, Range 91W, 6th P.M., Mesa County, Colorado
Special use management