20180329PAC to Staff WY AJB BLM NTP schedule.docx

GATEWAY WEST TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT
Pre-construction Items, including Notices to Proceed for Energy Vision 2020 Segment D2 of Gateway West
(Shirley Basin to Aeolus to Jim Bridger Segments)
(Greyed rows were accepted in the GWW ROD, November 2013)
March 2018
ITEM
Reference
Notice to Proceed (Y/N)
Status
Timing
Remarks/Comments
Construction Plan of Development (POD)
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1a
Y
All POD plans are currently being updated and reviewed by BLM in 3 sets.
Group 1 –
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, expected completion May 2018.
Group 3 – to be submitted October 1, 2018 for BLM review, expected completion date December 2018.
Group 1 comments received and incorporated into updated versions
Group 2 comments received from Rock Springs, still pending from Rawlins due March 14, 2018
Environmental Compliance Management Plan
POD, Appendix C
Y
Accepted in ROD (11/12/13)
BLM review complete
Reclamation Plan
POD, Appendix D
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 3 – to be submitted October 1, 2018 for BLM review, expected completion date December 2018.
Monitoring locations being identified
Site-specific reclamation treatments to be identified by Construction Contractor and reviewed by CIC
Noxious Weed Plan
ROW Grant – Stipulations 10 & 11
POD, Appendix E
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 3 – to be submitted October 1, 2018 for BLM review, expected completion date December 2018.
Changed to Group 3 from Group 2 to include 2018 survey data.
Mapping to be updated with 2019 survey data
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
POD, Appendix F
Y
Framework Plan in POD - detailed info to be submitted to WYDEQ by Construction Contractor
Group 2 – to be submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Contractor to file NOIs with WY DEQ
Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasures Plan
POD, Appendix G
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 – to be submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Plant and Wildlife Conservation Measures Plan
POD, Appendix H
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 3 – to be submitted October 1, 2018 for BLM review, expected completion date December 2018.
Mapping to be updated with 2019 survey data
Stream, Wetland, Well and Spring Protection Plan
POD, Appendix I
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 3 – to be submitted October 1, 2018 for BLM review, expected completion date December 2018.
Paleontological Resources Plan
POD, Appendix J
EPM: PALEO-5
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 3 – to be submitted October 1, 2018 for BLM review, expected completion date December 2018.
Meeting with BLM on January 25, 20-18 to discuss plan preparation and bLMrveiew
Agriculture Protection Plan
POD, Appendix K
Y
Accepted in ROD (11/12/13)
BLM review complete
Traffic and Transportation Plan
POD, Appendix L
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Blasting Plan
POD, Appendix M
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Erosion, Dust Control and Air Quality Plan
POD, Appendix N
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Fire Prevention and Suppression Plan
POD, Appendix O
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Hazardous Materials Management Plan
POD, Appendix P
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Construction Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
POD, Appendix Q
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Operations, Maintenance and Emergency Response Plan
POD, Appendix R
Y
Complete except for emergency contact list
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
Cultural Resources Protection Plan
POD, Appendix S
Y
Accepted in ROD (11/12/13)
BLM review complete
Flagging, Fencing and Signage Plan
POD, Appendix U
Y
Framework Plan in POD
Group 2 –submitted to BLM January 18, 2018 for review, BLM comments due March 14, 2018; expected completion May 2018.
Submitted for BLM review January 18 as part of Group 2
PacifiCorp’s Transmission Construction Standards
POD, Appendix V
Y
Accepted in ROD (11/12/13)
BLM review complete
PacifiCorp’s and Idaho Power’s Vegetation Management Program
POD, Appendix W
Y
Accepted in ROD (11/12/13)
N/A
Environmental Protection Measures
POD, Appendix Z
Y
Accepted in ROD (11/12/13)
BLM review complete
Preconstruction Special Status Species Surveys
(Listed Below)
ROW Grant - - Stipulation 1c
Y
Survey plans and protocols for each species listed below will besubmitted to BLM for review/approval in January 2018.
NTP for each species, approved individually or in groups.
Bald Eagle
FEIS 3.11-16, 3.11-43
EPM: WILD-4
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Burrowing Owl
FEIS 3.11-16, 3.11-45
EPM: WILD-4
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Ferruginous Hawk
FEIS 3.11-16
EPM: WILD-4
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Greater Sage-grouse
FEIS 3.11-16
EPM: TESWL-5
Y
April – Mid-May (lek surveys)
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Habitat in Segments 1 – 10.
New request to BLM re: using recent WGFD data
Midget Faded Rattlesnake
EPM: TESWL-13
Y
Spring 2017
No suitable habitat in project area. Draft NTP letter being prepared for BLM review, expected mid-March.
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Migratory Birds
EPM: WILD-9
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Mountain Plover
FEIS 3.11-16, 3.11-47
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Pygmy Rabbit
FEIS 3.11-16, 3.11-48
Y
Winter 2017 and Summer 2018
BLM approved survey plan.Surveys currently being conducted.
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Other Raptor Species
EPM: WILD-4 & 8
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
White-tailed Prairie Dog
FEIS 3.11-17, 3.11-49
EPM: TESWL-3
Y
Summer 2018
2018 survey plan to be submitted for BLM review end of January 30, 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Wyoming Pocket Gopher
FEIS 3.11-17, 3.11-50
Y
Spring 2017
Surveys for suitable habitat in 2017 are complete. Draft NTP letter being prepared for BLM review, expected mid-March.
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Blowout Penstemon
EPM: TESPL-1
Y
No suitable habitat in project area per BA. FWS concur in BO.
No Survey required
June
Endangered species in Wyoming only.
NTP issued 8/27/15
Colorado Butterfly Plant
EPM: TESPL-2
Y
No suitable habitat in project area per BA. FWS concur in BO.
No Survey required
July -- September
Threatened species in Wyoming only.
NTP issued 8/27/15
Rare Plant Survey
EPM: TESPL-3
Y
Summer 2018
Mapping updated with annual surveys
Ute Ladies’-tresses
EPM: TESPL-7
Y
Survey completed through 2014. No plants found.
BLM accepted survey 6/10/14 and 2/23/15.
August
No additional survey required per email from FWS on 7/01/15.
Wyoming Sage-grouse Mitigation Plan
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1d
Y
HEA baseline under review by BLM
-Baseline model approved by Oversight Committee (OC)
-HEA impacts being modeled (currently)
-Finalize HEA end of Q1/beginning Q2 2018
-PacifiCorp identify potential mitigation projects/opportunities/debits & credits Q2 2018
-Draft impacts results and mitigation plan review by OC – mid-May 2018
- Final mitigation plan approvalJuly 2018
- NTP Q3 2018
Migratory Bird Habitat Conservation Plan
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1e
Y
NTP issued when fund administration finalized and funding provided.
Chris Keefe (BLM) to coordinate with WyGF re: fund administration.
Class III Inventory Report
National Historic Preservation Act
N
2nd Amended PA signature pages in BLM review
Final Class III Report on track for submittal to BLM on 12/15/2017 (see below)
Tribal consultation pending Class 3 submittal
BLM review complete, comments being addressed, BLM final review late March/early April, PA parties review early to late April.
Rawlins FO – Class III Report
N
On track for delivery December 2017
BLM
comments being address
Rock Springs FO – Class III Report
N
On track for delivery December 2017
BLM
comments being address
Umbrella Historic Properties Treatment Plan
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1f
POD Appendix S, Attach. S-2
Y
Umbrella HPTP in SHPO Review
BLM coordinating handling of NAGPRA, etc. with WY SHPO for finalization
Complete
Segment HPTP – Shirley Basin – Aeolus – Jim Bridger
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1g
Y
Will be developed after approval of Class III report for this segment.
May 2018
Pending Class 3 report review/approval
Platte River Recovery Agreement
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1h
Y
Water needs determined by construction contractor
Review of water use proposed by the contractor (Fall 2018 LNTP). Not to exceed (96 acre-feet/year:31.3 M gallons)
Letter being prepared confirming only municipal sources will be used
Payment made to FWS on amount of water withdrawn from basin. NTP issued when FWS confirms payment received. Nonew net depletion letter received from State Engineer 4/18/2013
Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program
Endangered Species Act
N
Water needs determined by construction contractor
Determine needed action when water source and amount known.
Fall 2018 after LNTP
Proponents intend to obtain water from sources with existing consultation. If obtained from non-consultation sources, consultation and a payment to FWS is required
Construction/ Reclamation Bond
ROW Grant – Stipulation 1k,
Term and Condition #8
Y
BLM requests bond NLT 6 months prior to construction. Bond in place NLT 90 days prior to construction.
Bond amount determined based on the Final Plans of Development and the Reclamation, Restoration and Revegetation Plan; following guidance in BLM Manual 2885.11E