Decision Memo Completed

Midstate - BNSF Railroad New Line Install

Deschutes National Forest Klamath, Oregon Crescent Ranger District

This would authorize Midstate to install about 100 feet of line to connect to the BNSF Rail for rail heaters and signals. They trench would be 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep for the conduit. Another line 10 feet long would connect the line to pedestal.

Location

Township 26 South, Range 08 East, Section 21. South of mile post 196 on Highway 97.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/29/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midstate - BNSF Railroad New Line InstallDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2023
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsCrescent Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management