Decision Memo Completed

Gypsum Creek Bridge Replacement

White River National Forest Eagle, Colorado East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

Xcel Energy has proposed to replace a bridge over Gypsum Creek at the Cottonwood-Gypsum Creek Rd intersection to accommodate maintenance vehicle weight. This non-Forest System Road provides access to Xcel Transmission Lines and private land.

Location

NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec 16, 6S, 85W, 6th PM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/27/2021
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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; Road Maintenance
Gypsum Creek Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 10/19/2022
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRoad management