Decision Memo Developing Proposal

PGE Hogback Microgrid 30-Year Permit Issuance

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Shasta, California Shasta Lake Ranger District

Issuance of a 30-year special use authorization to PG&E for construction, operation & maintenance of a remote microgrid on Hogback Mountain to replace the existing source of service via the existing Pit No. 7 1101 electric distribution 12KV line.

Location

Hogback Mountain, just south of the summit and Forest Service's Hogback Fire Lookout. Section 17, T.35N., R.1W., MDM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsShasta Trinity National Forest
DistrictsShasta Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management