Milestone Extension: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

BLM received approval to proceed with publishing the FEIS on September 18, 2019 and the new protest resolution policy allows up to 50 days to resolve possible protests instead of 30 days.

EO 13807 Elevation Procedures for Date Extensions: Right-of-Way Authorization (DOI-BLM)

EO 13807 Elevation Procedures for Date Extensions: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

EO 13807 Elevation Procedures for Date Extensions: Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Review (DOI – FWS)

EO 13807 Elevation Procedures for Date Extensions: Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS)

EO 13807 Elevation Procedures for Date Extensions: Construction and Operations Plan

FAST-41 Missed Date: Endangered Species Act Consultation (DOI-FWS)

Triggered missed date from extending Conclusion of ESA Consultation within 30 days of its current target date which was 04/17/2021 and extended to 05/10/2021

Milestone Extension: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

project sponsor factors. project sponsor and cooperating agencies are aware of the date changes

Milestone Extension: Section 106 Review

State Government factors. The project sponsor and cooperating agencies are aware of the date changes

Milestone Extension: Section 106 Review

We did not receive SHPO Concurrence on Eligibility and Effect Determinations until December 17 which has resulted in more time needed to complete the MOA with the various signatories and partners for the project.