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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| FONSI & DN - Big Bar-Cuprum Underground Distribution Line Replacement | Decision Signed Date: 07/02/2018 |
| Forests | Payette National Forest |
| Districts | Council Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T21N, R3W, Section 31; T20N, R3W, Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. |