Decision Memo Completed

Cross-Tie Transmission Line Geotechnical Investigation

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest White Pine, Nevada Ely Ranger District

Collect soil samples at 8 bore locations, 0.057 acre per drill site and 0.23 miles overland travel to bore sites for hydrogeological and geotechnical data to support engineering design for powerline structures.

Location

Cooper Canyon, 22 miles southeast of Ely Nevada.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Cross-Tie Transmission Line Geotechnical InvestigationDecision Signed Date: 01/24/2023
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsEly Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management