PacifiCorp - 5G1 Fort Jones Rebuild Project

The PacifiCorp 5G1 Fort Jones Rebuild Project is a forecast utility initiative located in Siskiyou County, California, specifically north of highway 3 to the southeast portion of Scarface Road. The primary scope of work involves the reconductoring of approximately 43.58 miles of existing overhead distribution power lines by replacing current wires with covered conductors. Additionally, the project requires the replacement of five wood poles with new fiberglass or steel poles and the installation of one anchor, with specific requirements for pole installation within a wetland area. The project is managed under the authority of the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality, and is classified under NAICS code 237130. It has been granted a categorical exemption under section 15301(b) for existing facilities, as the work maintains existing electrical infrastructure without expanding its use. Key administrative contacts include Nimisha Patel, an Environmental Scientist with the State Water Board, and Emily Newell, a T&D Environmental Manager with PacifiCorp.