Decision Memo Completed

Garkane Energy Barney Top Power Line Realignment and Burial, Phase II

Dixie National Forest Garfield, Utah Escalante Ranger District

Garkane Energy proposes to install up to 13600 feet of single-phase 7200-volt underground power line with a 20 foot easement to a depth of 42 inches along Forest Road 132. This proposal includes removing 14650 feet of existing overhead power line.

Location

The project area is approximately 8 miles northeast of Tropic, Utah and 1 mile east of Pine Lake on Forest Road 132.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/28/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (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
Garkane Energy Barney Top Power Line Realignment and Burial, Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2016
ForestsDixie National Forest
DistrictsEscalante Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT35S, R1W, Sec. 19-21 & 30.
Special use management