Bonneville Power Administration Proposed Fiscal Year 1980 Program. Facility Location Supplement, Northwest Montana/North Idaho Support and Libby Integration. Final Environmental Impact Statement, Final Supplement

摘要

The proposal involves rebuilding to higher capacity 93 miles (149 km) of transmission line primarily on existing right-of-way. Implementation of the proposal will divert about 48 acres (19 ha) of forest land to other land uses compatible with a transmission line right-of-way; remove 2.6 acres (1.1 ha) of farmland from range and crop production; remove all vegetation from about 11 miles (18 km) of new access roads; cause potential wildlife impacts, beneficial and adverse, as a result of the aforementioned vegetation removal; increase collision hazards to waterfowl and bald eagles; create visual impacts in recreational and residential areas; affect aquatic organisms and vegetation where the line crosses a wetland and streams; introduce small amounts of combustion byproducts into the atmosphere as the result of open burning of slash from clearing and construction activities; create audible noise during operation of construction equipment; maintain the quality and reliability of electrical service to the area; conserve energy by reducing transmission system losses. 104 references, 12 figures, 7 tables. (ERA citation 09:027094)