Decision Memo Completed

BPA-Pilot Butte-La Pine Line Pole Replacement

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

BPA proposes to replace 12 deteriorating wood pole structures along its Pilot Butte - La Pine 230 kV transmission line. The 12 replacements are located along a 25-mile section of the line within the BPA right of way and will be replaced in-kind.

Location

Deschutes County, Oregon. T18S, R12E, Sec. 27 & 34; T20S, R11E, Sec. 12-14, 23, 24; T21S, R11E, Sec. 4 & 20; T22S, R11E, Sec. 18

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/26/2012
2
Comment Period
04/11/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bonneville Power Administration Pilot Butte to La Pine Pole Replacement ProDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/20/2012
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Special use management