Milestone Extension: Authorization and Certification
The only remaining Federal action for this project is BSEE "authorization and certification," which cannot occur until the project sponsor submits, and
Approved
Milestone Extension: Environmental Assessment (EA)
11/30/2021: RUS in coordination with the project sponsor has identified new alternative completion dates for the "Issuance of Draft EA / Release for Public Review 2," "Issuance of a Final EA," and "EA Process Concluded" actions for this project. The "Issuance of Draft EA / Release for Public Review 2" date is changing from 10/29/2021 to 12/17/2021 and the "Issuance of a Final EA" and "EA Process Concluded" action dates are changing from 11/26/2021 to 01/28/2022.
Milestone Extension: Environmental Assessment (EA)
Due to issues regarding on-going litigation and the revocation of the FWS "Right-of-way authorization", the RUS is re-issuing a draft EA for public comment pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The agency currently estimates an alternative completion date for the "Issuance of a Final EA" action of November 26th.
Milestone Extension: Construction and Operations Plan
Date identified was not correct. The ROD is anticipated for 8/17/2023 so the date for this milestone should reflect up to 3 months following ROD.
Milestone Extension: Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Incidental Take Authorization (DOC – NOAA/NMFS)
NOAA intends to adopt BOEM's FEIS and co-sign the ROD to fulfill its NEPA obligations. Therefore, the MMPA IHA decision rendered milestone must be scheduled after the ROD issuance date. This dependency is noted on the Permitting Dashboard.
Milestone Extension: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Consultations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act are ongoing. Consulting parties requested additional time to review the Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The Record of Decision cannot be issued until the completion of the Section 106 process (i.e., execution of the MOA).
Milestone Extension: Section 106 Review
Consultations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act are ongoing. Consulting parties requested additional time to review the Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The Record of Decision cannot be issued until the completion of the Section 106 process (i.e., execution of the MOA).
FAST-41 Missed Date: Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Review (DOI – FWS)
Triggered missed date from extending Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act review concluded within 30 days of its current target date which was 11/18/2021 and extended to 04/11/2022
Milestone Extension: Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Review (DOI – FWS)
The Service is correcting the final Milestone to be coincident with the ROD, as originally intended. The November date was entered in error. The Service has coordinated with the Corps regarding the correction. The new target date of 4/11/18 will not affect other Milestones or the project schedule.
Milestone Extension: Right-of-Way Authorization (DOI-BLM)
Milestone date of 2/15/22 added based on conversation with project sponsor and BLM officials.