Decision Memo Completed

Fall River Electric Feeder Line Replacement Project

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fremont, Idaho Ashton/Island Park

Fall River Electric under their existing special use permit will replace a buried power line that provides electricity to several telecommunication and long-range radar facilities at the summit of Sawtell Peak. Total length - 3.5 miles over 9 years

Location

A linear tract ROW that extends from a starting point in T15N, R43E, Sec 33 NENW, passing in a linear path through T15N, R43E, Secs 31 & 32 & T14N, R43E, Sec 6 & terminating at T14N, R42E, Sec 1 SESE.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/13/2015
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Fall River Electric Feeder Line Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/11/2016
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsAshton/Island Park
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management