Decision Memo Completed

PG&E Underground Electric Powerline Special Use Request

Plumas National Forest Butte; Plumas, California Feather River Ranger District

PG&E is proposing to install a new underground electric power line within the Highway 70 corridor that will replace approximately 10 miles of the Bucks Creek 1101 12kV pole line that was damaged during the Camp Fire.

Location

Approximately 10 miles within the Highway 70 corridor between Pulga Road and Cresta Dam.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/23/2019
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
PG&E Underground Electric Powerline Special Use RequestDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2020
ForestsPlumas National Forest
DistrictsFeather River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management