Big Bar to Cuprum Underground Distribution Line Replacement Project
The Forest Service is responding to a request for an amendment to the Idaho Power Company(IPC) permits to replace and abandon underground power line from Big Bar, in Hells Canyon on the Snake River, to Silver King Mine near Cuprum Idaho.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The existing underground electric distribution line serves Cuprum (community before Silver King Mine) and the Lynes Point Communication site, down to Big Bar in Hell's Canyon. Located in Adams Co., ID
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/14/2018 |
| Comment Period | 05/26/2018 |
| Decision | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Council Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management; Facility Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
FONSI & DN - Big Bar-Cuprum Underground Distribution Line Replacement
Decision Signed Date: 07/02/2018
Forests:
Payette National Forest
Districts:
Council Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Adams
Legal Land Description:
T21N, R3W, Section 31; T20N, R3W, Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
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Mark Fox
P.O. Box 567
Council, ID 83612
208-253-0164
mrfox@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/3/2018