Midstate Electric Cooperative (MEC) proposes to replace 100 wood power poles near the Wickiup Reservoir. MEC is also proposing to replace two power poles to install electronic reclosers and to add a new pole on the distribution line to Mt. Bachelor.
Location
Near Wickiup Reservoir, off Forest Service Road 2120, and off Forest Service Road 41/ Conklin Road
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/10/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Midstate Electric Cooperative Wickiup Power Pole Replacement and Additional Pole Projects | Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2023 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 21S R 8E, T 21S R 9E, T 22S R 8E, T 18S R 11E, T 21S R 11E |