HomeMy WebLinkAbout081423 Department of Energy Hearing Notice RECEIVED
AUG 14 2023
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August 9, 2023
In reply refer to: TEPF-TPP-1
To: People interested in the Shelton-Fairmount Transmission Line Rebuild and Fiber Optic
System Replacement Project
Bonneville Power Administration(BPA)has prepared a draft environmental assessment(EA)for the
proposed Shelton-Fairmount Transmission Line Rebuild and Fiber Optic System Replacement Project.
The EA describes the project and why it is needed,discusses the environmental impacts the project would
create, and lists the mitigation measures that would lessen those impacts. The project's potential
environmental impacts are also compared with those of a No Action Alternative under which there would
be no transmission line rebuild nor replacement of the fiber optic communication system. This letter
requests your comments on the EA, and outlines the next steps for the project.
How to Comment: The EA can be viewed at the project website at www.bpa.gov/nepa/shelton-
fairmount. If you requested a hard copy, it is enclosed. If you would like to request a hard copy(about
116 pages),please call our toll-free line listed below.
Please send your comments on the EA by September 8,2023 and reference the Shelton-Fairmount
Transmission Line Rebuild and Fiber Optic System Replacement Project. We will consider all comments
submitted during the comment period and provide responses to substantive comments in the final EA. In
addition,comments will available on the project website. There are several ways to comment:
Mail: Bonneville Power Administration Toll-free: 800-622-4519
Public Affairs—DKE-7 FAX: 503-230-4019
P.O. Box 14428 Online: www.bpa.gov/comment
Portland,OR 97291-4428
Schedule: The schedule for the EA process is as follows:
Comment scoping period March 23 through April 22,2022
Draft EA available for public comment August 9, 2023 through September 8, 2023
Final EA Winter,2023-2024
Finding of No Significant Impact(if warranted) Winter,2023-2024
If decision to build, construction start Spring 2025
For More Information: If you have questions regarding the environmental process,please contact the
Environmental Protection Specialist,Mike O'Connell,toll-free at 800-622-4519,directly at 503-230-
7692,or by e-mail at mjoconnell@bpa.gov.
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BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINIST RATION
Shelton-Fairmount Transmission Line Rebuild and Fiber Optic
System Replacement Project
"I'd like to tell you... "
Does the draft EA analyze the resources important to you?
Are there other ways to lessen potential impacts to resources?
I have these other comments:
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
A return,postage-paid envelope was provided to submit your comments.
Other ways to comment:
Mail: Bonneville Power Toll-free: 800-622-4519
Administration FAX: 503-230-4019
Public Affairs—DKE-7
P.O. Box 14428 Online: www.bpa.gov/comment
Portland, OR 97291-4428
Please mention"Shelton-Fairmount Transmission Line Rebuild and Fiber Optic System Replacement
Project"in your correspondence.
For project information visit: www.bpa.gov/nepa/sheltonjairmount
The comment period ends September 8, 2023.
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