Decision Memo Completed

Fall River Substation Expansions - Last Chance & Pine Haven

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

This project would authorize the footprint expansion of two Fall River substations, Last Chance and Pine Haven, to allow necessary equipment upgrades.

Location

Last Chance Substation is located east of Highway 20 and accessed by BPA access road 631A. Pine Haven is located west of Highway 47 and is accessed by REA Powerline access road 590.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/02/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
Fall River Substation Expansions - Last Chance & Pine HavenDecision Signed Date: 07/05/2024
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsAshton/Island Park
Legal Land DescriptionLast Chance Substation: T12N, R43E, Section 9. Pine Haven Substation: T11N, R43E, Section 8.
Special use managementFacility management