Environmental Assessment Completed

Big Bar to Cuprum Underground Distribution Line Replacement Project

Payette National Forest Adams, Idaho Council Ranger District

The Forest Service is responding to a request for an amendment to the Idaho Power Company(IPC) permits to replace and abandon underground power line from Big Bar, in Hells Canyon on the Snake River, to Silver King Mine near Cuprum Idaho.

Location

The existing underground electric distribution line serves Cuprum (community before Silver King Mine) and the Lynes Point Communication site, down to Big Bar in Hell's Canyon. Located in Adams Co., ID

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/14/2018
2
Comment Period
05/26/2018
3
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
FONSI & DN - Big Bar-Cuprum Underground Distribution Line ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2018
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT21N, R3W, Section 31; T20N, R3W, Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
Special use managementFacility management