Comments being taken on NV Energy proposal

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has released the NV Energy Bordertown to California 120 kV transmission line project draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement for a formal objection period until the end of April.

Objections will be accepted only from people who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed project during scoping or other designated comment periods.

The purpose of the NV Energy project is to construct an electrical transmission line which will provide backup service to the west Reno/Verdi area in Nevada. Installing a power line between the Bordertown and California substations will allow NV Energy to provide the power needed to meet reliability requirements of their electrical system.

The draft ROD and final EIS for this project are available online.