Categorical Exclusion Completed

Idaho Power Company Powerline Rebuild

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bannock; Power, Idaho Westside Ranger District

Idaho Power Company has an existing 34.5 kilovolt distribution powerline that requires an upgrade on the Westside Ranger District of the Caribou – Targhee National Forest. To view documents associated with the project https://usfs-public.box.com/s/bmvhjxbotnsql6gt3wrz6edm5u3n8lrf

Location

The project is located along Mink Creek Rd south of Pocatello, ID on the Westside Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
1/14/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
3/11/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionDOE B4.13 (10 CFR 1021 Appx B)
Decision Signed Date3/11/2026
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