North Area Right-of-Way Maintenance Project

Document Description: Western is proposing various operation and maintenance procedures for its existing North Area electrical transmission line infrastructure, rights-of-way, communication facilities, and access roads. The project area extends from just north of the Oregon-California border, south to San Joaquin County, California and traverses 15 counties between. Proposed operation and maintenance activities include, but are not limited to, facility inspection/repair, vegetation management, and equipment upgrades.

Contact Information: Ami Goerdt
U.S. Department of Energy
Western Area Power Administration 114 Parkshore Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-4526

Development Type: Other (O&M of existing facilities)
Project Issues: Other Issues Cumulative Effects Landuse Wildlife Wetland/Riparian Water Supply Water Quality Vegetation Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Schools/Universities Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Flood Plain/Flooding Economics/Jobs Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Other Issues: Intentional Destructive Acts
Reviewing Agencies: Cal Fire California Department of Parks and Recreation California Energy Commission California Highway Patrol California Public Utilities Commission Caltrans, Division of Transportation Planning Department of Conservation Department of Fish and Wildlife, Headquarters Department of Toxic Substances Control Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Emergency Services, California Office of Historic Preservation Resources Agency State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality