Decision Memo Completed

Mill Creek Electric Transmission Line Location

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

Proposal from Rocky Mountain Power to rebuild and relocate portions of the electric transmission lines in Mill Creek Canyon, in order to mitigate wildfire hazards posed by the aging line.

Location

Mill Creek Canyon, between the Forest boundary and Firs Summer Home Tract, including Porter Fork.

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
Mill Creek Electric Transmission Line Location Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/16/2021
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management