Balcony Falls to Buena Vista Transmission Line Replacement
Dominion seeks to replace 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines that were constructed in the 1920s to maintain electric reliability. The lines run for approximately 20 miles from Dominion Skimmer substation to its Buena Vista substation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located on the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District in Amherst, Bedford, and Rockbridge counties. The existing lines cross approximately 5.5 miles of GWJNF lands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/14/2022 |
| Comment Period | 03/23/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/15/2023 |
| Decision | 01/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Balcony Falls to Buena Vista Transmission Line Replacement
Decision Signed Date: 01/10/2024
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Amherst; Bedford; Rockbridge
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lauren Stull
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
352-378-2159
lauren.stull@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/11/2024