Decision Memo Completed

Midstate Whittier Power Line

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

Projects puropse is to supply power to Southern Deschutes County and to provide a more reliable power source for Midstate Electric Cooperative customers. 40 foot tall power poles would be installed every 300 feet along designated route.

Location

Begin at the intersection of La Pine State Rec. Road and Whittier Road and run north approximately 2.43 miles to Foster Road

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2011
2
Comment Period
04/05/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midstate Electric - Whittier Overhead Powerline Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/11/2012
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT20S, R10E, Sections 26, 35 and T21S, R10E, Sections 2, 11
Special use management