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Title: Schultz-Hanford Area Transmission Line Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/823244· OSTI ID:823244

This summary covers the major points of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared for the BPA Schultz-Hanford Transmission Project proposed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The project involves constructing a new 500-kilovolt (kV) line in central Washington, north of Hanford. The new line would connect to an existing line at the Schultz Substation near Ellensburg and to a new or existing substation in the Hanford area (see Map 2 in EIS). The project may also involve constructing a new substation to accommodate the new transmission line. As a federal agency, BPA is required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to take into account potential environmental consequences of its proposal and take action to protect, restore, and enhance the environment during and after construction. Preparation of this EIS assists in meeting those requirements.

Research Organization:
U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of NEPA Policy and Assistance (EH-42) (US)
OSTI ID:
823244
Report Number(s):
DOE/EIS-0325; TRN: US200426%%218
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 8 Feb 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English