Environmental Assessment Completed

Otero County Electric Cooperative--Biscuit Hill Transmission Line

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Install a new 115 KV transmission line from the Biscuit Hill area in Ruidoso Downs, through Goat Mountain to the Alto substation. The transmission line will include a single pole line, approximately 80 feet high, and will parallel the existing line.

Location

Ruidoso Downs running north and east through Biscuit Hill, Goat Mountain and ending at the Alto substation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/29/2012
2
Comment Period
04/17/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Otero County Electric Cooperative Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/12/2013
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R14E Sections 19, 20, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35; T11S, R14E Sections 2,11,14
Special use management