Decision Memo Completed

OTEC Bury Overhead Powerlines

Malheur National Forest Harney, Oregon Emigrant Creek Ranger District

Bury two existing overhead distribution lines for the reduction of fire start risk on ECRD.

Location

Two locations off 69 kV line to Crow Flat Guard Station and private property.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/19/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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
OTEC Bury Overhead PowerlinesDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2020
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsEmigrant Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 20 S., R. 31 E., Sections 13 and 23
Special use management