Decision Memo Completed

Jefferson Solar Powerline Project

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Jefferson, Oregon Crooked River Natl Grassland

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Special Use Permit for Jefferson Solar PowerlineDecision Signed Date: 07/30/2024
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsCrooked River Natl Grassland
Legal Land DescriptionT13S, R12E, Section 12 & T13S, R13E, Section 7
Special use management