Approximately 5,300 acres, the project consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines. Improves wildlife habitat, forest health, and fuel reduction. COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS 11/20/20.
Location
Power transmission corridors on east side of the Lake Tahoe basin within Nevada.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/30/2020
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.3 (4) |
| Special Authority | Lake Tahoe Basin Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects (P.l. 111-8 Sec. 423) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/28/2022 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit |
| Districts | Carson Ranger District; Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |