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 Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Midstate Electric - Whittier Overhead Powerline Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 06/05/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/11/2012 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T20S, R10E, Sections 26, 35 and T21S, R10E, Sections 2, 11 |