CEC would remove up to 500 trees that impede safe and efficient management of a 20 foot wide electrical ROW; replace 131 utility poles; and allow mowing of brush to provide long-term maintenance of the ROW. Felled trees may be sold as forest products
Location
The project is located in the area of Camp Sherman, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/17/2020
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Special Products Sales |
| Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) Powerline Right-of-Way Maintenance Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/27/2020 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |