Jefferson Solar, LLC has proposed a 170 foot wide right-of-way to house two parallel 230 kV transmission lines, approximately 4,700 foot in length, across Crooked River National Grassland for interconnection of a solar facility to the power grid.
Location
Between Madras and Terrebonne, just south of Juniper Butte and approximately 1 mile west of Hwy 97.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/08/2023
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations |
| Special Use Permit for Jefferson Solar Powerline | Decision Signed Date: 07/30/2024 |
| Forests | Ochoco National Forest |
| Districts | Crooked River Natl Grassland |
| Legal Land Description | T13S, R12E, Section 12 & T13S, R13E, Section 7 |