Decision Memo Completed

UARP Transmission Line Fuel Break

Eldorado National Forest El Dorado, California Eldorado National Forest All Units

Create a fuel break on approximately 2418 acres (24 linear miles) in the immediate vicinity of 230kV and 69kV electrical infrastructure near Slab Creek Reservoir, Union Valley Reservoir, and Loon Lake.

Location

The project area is located within the Crystal Basin area, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydroelectric license boundaries but adjacent to SMUD transmission line Right-of-Ways

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/03/2022
2
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Facility Maintenance
UARP Transmission Line Fuel BreakDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2022
ForestsEldorado National Forest
DistrictsEldorado National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Facility managementFuels management