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 Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Facility Maintenance |
| UARP Transmission Line Fuel Break | Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2022 |
| Forests | Eldorado National Forest |
| Districts | Eldorado National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |