The purpose of the OPGW lines is to provide both grounding and communications functions. OPGW lines function as traditional shield/earth wires that protect the transmission line from lightning and include optical fibers that would be used for telecom
Location
Section 22 of T6N, R15W; and Sections 11 & 12 of T5N, R16W, SBBM. east side of San Francisquito Canyon, approximately 6 miles northeast of the City of Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County,CA
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/26/2017
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| LA Dept. of Water and Power Electrical Line Power Plat 1 and 2 Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2019 |
| Forests | Angeles National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers |
| Legal Land Description | Compliance project:9 miles north of the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed Project would be constructed within the Power Plant 1 (PP1) and Power Plant 2 (PP2) transmission line corridor. |