Decision Memo Completed

2017 BPA Utility Corridor Maintenance and Danger Tree Project

Deschutes National Forest Klamath, Oregon Deschutes National Forest All Units

The Crescent Ranger District is considering a BPA proposal to clear unwanted vegetation/danger trees in and adjacent to the transmission corridors and access roads (current right-of-way) of the 230-kV LaPine-Chiloquin line where it crosses CrescentRD

Location

FS Road 9751012 and FS Road 9756267 and the electrical powerline as it crosses Forest Service Lands on the Crescent RD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/27/2017
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
2017 BPA Utility Corridor Maintenance and Danger Tree Project DMDecision Signed Date: 04/27/2017
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsCrescent Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementVegetation management (other than forest products)