Decision Memo Completed

BPA 2017 Pole Replacement Project Pilot Butte-La Pine Transmission Line

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

BPA is proposing to replace 12 deteriorating poles inside of its existing 125' ROW along the Pilot Butte-La Pine Transmission Line

Location

Township 18S/ Range 12E/ Section 34 Township 20S/ Range 12E/ Section 6 Township 20S/ Range 11E/ Sections 12, 23, 34 Township 21S/ Range 11E/ Sections 5, 17, 20, 34

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/17/2017
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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
BPA 2017 Pole Replacement Project Pilot Butte-La Pine Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2017
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management