Decision Memo Completed

Hells Gulch Communication Tower Renewal Permit

White River National Forest Mesa, Colorado West Zone/Rifle Ranger District

Reissue special use permit (RIF-184) to Laramie Energy, LLC., including relocating the existing tower approx. 75ft south of current pad location and continued use of existing roads NFSR 815.1 & NFSR 815.1A to Hells Gulch Wellpad #26

Location

T8S, R92W, Sections 26, 27, & 34; 6th Principal Meridian, Mesa County, Colorado

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/23/2020
2
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2021 (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
Hells Gulch Communication Tower Renewal PermitDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management