Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Supplemental EIS
The Forest Service has released a draft Record of Decision (ROD), for the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Supplemental EIS. The Final SEIS was published in October 2013. On National Forest System lands, the project would install marker balls on 111 wire spans and lights on 3 towers, according to Federal Aviation Administration recommendations. This project is subject to objections pursuant to 36 CFR 218, Subparts A and B. Only those who submitted timely, project-specific written comments are eligible to file an objection. The time period for filing objections began on June 13, 2014 with the publication of a legal notice in the Los Angeles Times. The objection filing period ends on July 28, 2014. The Final EIS, text of the legal notice, and Draft ROD are available by clicking on the project link. Please see the legal notice for instructions on filing an objection.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Two utility corridors south of Acton, CA. One southwest toward the Gould Substation off of Highway 2 in La Canada; the other southeast toward Duarte and the Rio Hondo Substation.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/11/2013 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/19/2013 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/25/2013 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/13/2014 |
| Decision | 10/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Angeles National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission
Project Decision Information
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Supplemental EIS
Decision Signed Date: 10/17/2014
Forests:
Angeles National Forest
Districts:
Angeles National Forest All Units
States:
California
Counties:
Los Angeles
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lorraine Gerchas
701 N Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-574-5281
lmgerchas@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/8/2016