Categorical Exclusion Determination
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
November 27, 2017
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Bonneville Power Administration proposes to replace deteriorating wood-pole structures (including cross arms, insulators, guy anchors, etc.) along the specified locations. Replacement would be in-kind, having the same height and configuration as the original. New poles would either be placed back in existing holes, or an auger attached to a backhoe would be used to drill new holes approximately 5 feet ahead or back on-line from existing poles. Unless further limited to protect sensitive plants or cultural resources, ground disturbance would not extend beyond the width of the right-of-way and 100 feet on each side of the structure.