Hat Creek-Westwood PG&E Powerline Clearance
Project would remove hazardous fuels on the PG&E Hat Creek#1-Westwood 60kV Powerline. Vegetation would be cleared 40 ft out from centerline on both sides of the line and thinned 160 ft beyond that. Total width 400 ft, total length approx. 42 miles.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project would occur along the PG&E powerline approx. 6 miles S/SW of Fall River Mills continuing for 42 miles to 5 miles N/NE of Westwood, CA. The project footprint is in Shasta and Lassen Counties.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/15/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Lassen National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hat Creek-Westwood PG&E Powerline Clearance Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/07/2025
Forests:
Lassen National Forest
Districts:
Hat Creek Ranger District; Eagle Lake Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Lassen; Shasta
Legal Land Description:
Township (T) 36 North (N), Range (R) 5 East (E); T35N, R4E; T35N, R5E; T35N, R6E; T34N, R5E; T34N, R6E; T33N, R6E; T33N, R7E; T32N, R7E; T32N, R8E; T31N, R8E; T3N, R9E;T29N, R9E; T28N, R9E; MDBM
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Amy King
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
530 252-5883
Amy.King@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/7/2025