Decision Memo In Progress

Sierra Pacific Power Company (NV Energy) Powerline Rebuild Project - Lines 101 and 102

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Washoe; Nevada; Sierra, California; Nevada Truckee Ranger District

NV Energy proposes replacement of three electrical transmission lines (101, 102, and 133) with modernized electrical design line, using existing alignment (right of way) to significantly improve reliability within the electric power grid.

Location

Truckee Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest and the Carson District of the Humbolt Toiyabe National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2024
2
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; Tahoe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District; Truckee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBeginning at T17N, R15E, S17 running northeast to T19N, R18E, S7.
Special use management