Decision Memo On Hold

Kinder Morgan LS-12 Pipeline Van Norden Meadow Encroachment Project

Tahoe National Forest Nevada; Placer; Sierra, California Truckee Ranger District

Tahoe NF will authorize a 0.5 mile pipeline encroachment due to the acquisition of Van Norden Meadow. The Humboldt-Toiyabe and Tahoe NFs will also approve a new operating plan for the entirety of the pipeline. Actions are administrative only.

Location

The 0.5 mile encroachment to be authorized located in Van Norden Meadow. The operating plan to be approved is located east-west across Tahoe NF and into western portion of Humboldt-Toiyabe NF

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/14/2019
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsTruckee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionVan Norden section: T17N R15E sec. 25
Special use management