Sierra Electric Cooperative, Inc. has applied to modify their permit to construct and operate 0.8 miles of re-routed segment of the powerline across NFS lands and upgrade the entire line to 14.4Kv. The old poles and lines would be removed.
Location
The powerline runs from Cuchillo Substation off forest and mostly parallels Hwy 59 on Forest. The re-route site is located approx. 1.5 miles east of Poverty Creek parallel to Hwy 59
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/22/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (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 | Special Use Authorizations |
| Sierra Electric Cooperative Powerline Reroute | Decision Signed Date: 02/26/2020 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Black Range Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |