2. The Projects

The remaining transmission line proposed in A.05-12-011 involves an upgrade for approximately 0.7 miles of existing 69 kV transmission line to 115 kV, and construction of a new 1.6-mile section of 115 kV transmission line. The Weed Segment Project proposed in A.07-01-046 involves upgrading approximately 1.5 miles of existing single-circuit 69 kV transmission line to a double-circuit 115 kV transmission line and rebuilding the Weed Substation from 69 kV to 115 kV. The Weed Segment is located near the City of Weed, California, which is located where Highway 97 and Interstate 5 meet.

Most of the upgraded and new transmission line would be constructed using wood poles that would be taller and approximately six inches larger in diameter than the existing poles. Approximately eight of the new poles would be self-supporting steel structures that have the color appearance of wood.

Both projects are located in Siskiyou County, north of the City of Weed, California, and generally traverse open space within the valley floor of Mt. Shasta.