Decision Memo Completed

Utilities Permits

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Multnomah; Skamania, Oregon; Washington Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit

1) Replace existing underground powerlines and issues a 20 year special use permit for use and maintenance. 2) Issue a 20 year special use permit for installation and maintenance of a new fiber optic line between Larch Mountain Road and Latourell.

Location

The north and westerly sides of Latourell Road 377 adjacent to the existing PGE, Multnomah County, OR

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2013
2
Comment Period
02/28/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Cascade Utilities,Inc. Fiber Optic Permit & Portland General ElectricDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/12/2013
ForestsColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
DistrictsColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit
Legal Land DescriptionTax Lots 100 and 1900 in T.1N, R.5E, sec. 31 and Tax Lot 1200 in T.1N, R.5E, sec. 32
Special use management