UARP Transmission Line Fuel Break
Create a fuel break on approximately 2418 acres (24 linear miles) in the immediate vicinity of 230kV and 69kV electrical infrastructure near Slab Creek Reservoir, Union Valley Reservoir, and Loon Lake.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located within the Crystal Basin area, outside the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydroelectric license boundaries but adjacent to SMUD transmission line Right-of-Ways
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/03/2022 |
| Decision | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Eldorado National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Facility Management; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Facility Maintenance
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
UARP Transmission Line Fuel Break
Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2022
Forests:
Eldorado National Forest
Districts:
Eldorado National Forest All Units
States:
California
Counties:
El Dorado
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Don Errington
100 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
530-647-5450
donald.errington@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/30/2022