Decision Memo Completed

Midstate Wildriver Pole Replacement Project

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

MEC is proposing to replace existing 36 poles stretching 15,719 ft to 48 poles stretching 15,719 ft (averaging 330 ft per span). This project will improve the reliability of the power delivered to the 118 members in the Wildriver subdivision as well

Location

T 19 S., R 9 E., Sections 23 & 24 and T 21 S., R 10 E., Sections 19 & 20, WM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/30/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midstate Wildriver Pole Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/20/2016
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management