Decision Memo Completed

Bonneville Power Administration, Expansion of the LaPine Substation

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Electrical breakers, disconnect switches, and bus support structure to be added to substation to comply with standards. Expanded enclosure 1.65 acres, septic and oil/water separator tank be relocated. Approx 450 trees would be removed around site.

Location

East of LaPine, OR near Forest Service road 18

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/20/2011
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bonneville Power Admiistration, Expansion of the LaPine SubstationDecision Signed Date: 01/03/2012
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22S, R11E, section 18
Special use management