Decision Memo Completed

Idaho Power South Fork Powerline Relocation Special Use Permit Amendment

Boise National Forest Boise, Idaho Emmett Ranger District

Amend an existing special use permit to allow Idaho Power to relocate approximately 1,922 feet (ten spans) of existing 34.5 kv overhead distribution powerline from its cross-country alignment to a new location immediately adjacent to an existing road

Location

This project is located east of Garden Valley, ID near Grimes Pass Road on the south side of the South Fork of the Payette River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/14/2015
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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
Idaho Power South Fork Powerline Relocation Special Use Permit AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2016
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsEmmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management