BLM, USFS and ODOE Joint Scoping and Public Information Meetings

ODOE, BLM and USFS have reopened the public comment period for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project. These agencies will host additional public scoping and information meetings on Idaho Power’s new routes and related documents in August 2010.

08/02/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Blue Mountain Conference Center 404 Twelfth St. La Grande, OR map location
08/03/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Best Western Sunridge Inn and Conference Center 1 Sunridge Ln, Baker City, OR map location
08/04/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Pendleton Convention Center 1601 Westgate Pendleton, OR map location
08/05/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Mt. Vernon Community Hall 640 Ingle St. Mt. Vernon, OR map location
08/09/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	American Legion Hall 126 N. Bruneau Hwy. Marsing, ID map location
08/10/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Four Rivers Cultural Center 676 S.W. 5th Ave. Ontario, OR map location
08/11/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Port of Morrow Convention Center 2 Marine Dr. Boardman, OR map location
08/12/10	3:30 - 8 p.m.	Harney County Community Services Center 17 S. Alder Ave Burns, OR map location

During each meeting the state and federal agencies will give presentations about their respective review processes. In addition, Idaho Power has been invited to give a brief presentation about the project. Following the presentations, the agencies will hold a question-and-answer session.

The open house meetings will provide the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the project, review maps, provide written comments and discuss the project with agency staff and consultants, as well as Idaho Power representatives.

For more meeting information, go to http://boardmantohemingway.com/scoping2010.aspx