Decision Memo Completed

Midstate Electric Cooperative Paulina Lake Road Powerline Upgrade

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

Midstate Electric Cooperative proposes to upgrade a section of distribution line along Paulina Lake Road from the National Forest boundary to the transmission line corridor shared with Bonneville Power Administration and to increase right-of-way.

Location

Along Paulina Lake Road from the junction with Newberry Road at the National Forest boundary to the transmission line corridor shared with Bonneville Power Administration.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/21/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (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 Electric Cooperative Paulina Lake Road Powerline UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 05/18/2022
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 21 S, Range 11 East, Sections 19, 20, and 29
Special use management