Keeler to Tillamook Transmission Line Rebuild (DOE/EA-1931)

Washington and Tillamook counties, Oregon

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has made the decision to rebuild the Keeler to Tillamook 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line. The 58 mile long wood-pole line extends from Hillsboro to Tillamook, Oregon. Based on the final environmental assessment (EA), BPA is issuing a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and has made a decision to proceed with the project. The rebuild includes replacement of all wood-pole structures over 10 years in age, including cross arms, cross braces, guy wires, anchors, insulator assemblies, switches, and overhead conductor. The rebuild will enable BPA to maintain reliable electric service and avoid risks to the public and worker safety. The line will continue to operate at 115-kV.

CONTACT

For environmental information on this project, please contact ECAdmin@bpa.gov or 503-230-4628.

For project information, contact:
Nathan Mullen        Toll-free: 800-622-4519
Project Manager        Direct line: 260-619-6302
Bonneville Power Administration - TEP-TPP-1 Email: ndmullen@bpa.gov 
P.O. Box 61409
Vancouver, WA 98666-1409

DOCUMENTS

Meet the Contractor Letter (03/21/2014)
Keeler to Tillamook Outage Map (12/11/2013)

FINAL EA / FONSI
Public Letter (02/21/2014)
Final EA (02/06/2014)
FONSI and Mitigation Action Plan (February 2014)

DRAFT EA
Draft comments received
Public Letter (11/01/2013)
Draft EA (October 2013)
Project Map (08/09/2012)
Comment Form (11/01/2013)

SCOPING
Scoping comments received 
Public Letter (08/20/2012)
Comment Form (08/20/2012)
Project Map (08/20/2012)

EA Determination Memo (07/17/2012)