Decision Memo Completed

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE)-INTAKE 16KV CUTOVER PROJECT

Sequoia National Forest Kern; Tulare, California Kern River Ranger District

Southern California Edison (SCE) proposes the removal of wire and replacement of overhead transformers; pole removal and replacement; installation of new poles, anchors, and replacement of downguys. The project entails a 16kV to 12kV cutover.

Location

Project is located in southeastern Tulare County and northeastern Kern County, extends from the community of Johnsondale south along Kern River Highway to Riverkern and Kernville Hydro Substation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/17/2012
2
Comment Period
04/17/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityBoundary Adjustments
SCE Grid Reliability/Intake 16kV Cutover ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/23/2012
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22-25S, R32-33E, MDB&M
Special use management