Decision Memo Completed

Big Cottonwood Canyon Powerline Reconstruction

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Proposal from Rocky Mountain Power (RMP), to reconstruct and relocate portions of the main electric transmission line in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The project will mitigate wildfire hazards posed by the current transmission line.

Location

Big Cottonwood Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/06/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Big Cottonwood Canyon Powerline Reconstruction Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/05/2021
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management