Decision Memo Completed

Bonneville Power Administration La Pine Substation Expansion

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

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is requesting to expand their existing La Pine Substation by 2.7 acres to accommodate installation of three additional shunt capacitors and associated equipment.

Location

East of the town of La Pine in Deschutes County, Oregon. Just south of Finley Butte Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (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
Bonneville Power Administration La Pine Substation ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 01/16/2025
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 18 of Township 22 South, Range 11 East (Willamette Meridian)
Special use management