PacifiCorp, Gateway South Transmission Line Project cont.

Transcon is the third-party pre-construction contractor for the BLM and USFS for the Utah and Wyoming segments of the project. The corridor contains eligible cultural sites, habitat for a number of protected plant and animal species, and paleontologically sensitive areas.

Transcon is responsible for the following project activities:

• Inspection and monitoring on behalf of the BLM and USFS

• Daily and weekly compliance and construction status reports for the BLM

• Daily and weekly meetings with the proponent, contractor, BLM, and USFS

• Reviewing and preparing responses for variance requests

• Working with the proponent and contractor to resolve compliance issues in the field

• Providing guidance and inspection for reclamation activities

• Inspecting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan compliance and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan compliance

• Developing and maintaining a secure website for the project to house all compliance reports, project management documents, permits, maps, and photos

• Developing a communication plan for the project with an organization chart

• Providing specialized resource support relative to biological, cultural, paleontological, and geological resources

• Collecting and reviewing all permits associated with the project

• Maintaining GIS data for the project

• Creating and maintaining the Virtual Site Visit tool to assist agencies, owners, and managers with tracking project construction status and environmental compliance