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 Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Cross-Tie Transmission Line Geotechnical Investigation | Decision Signed Date: 01/24/2023 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Ely Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |