Decision Memo Completed

Town of Carbondale - Micro Hydro Generator Project. Amendment to Nettle Creek Water Plant SOP334

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

Town of Carbondale is requesting to ad a Micro Hydro Generator to the existing water treatment plant at Nettle Creek. The hydroelectric facility is expected to produce approximately 225,000kWh/year.

Location

Nettle Creek water treatment plant

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2020
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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
Town of Carbondale - Micro Hydro Generator Project. Amendment to Nettle Creek Water Plant SOP334Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2020
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R88W, Section 10, 6th Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado
Special use management