Decision Memo Completed

Chelan County Public Utility District (CCPUD) Pole Access and Maintenance CE

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Wenatchee River Ranger District

Issue a special use permit for the replacement of 11 pole structures not having adequate access along the McKenzie-Beverly Transmission line that crosses NFS lands. Current poles need critical maintenance on cross arms or be replaced.

Location

Transmission line runs east from Nahahum Canyon to Stevens pass.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/10/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Chelan County Public Utility District (CCPUD) Pole Access and Maintenance CEDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2015
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsWenatchee River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N, R17E, Sections 1,2,12; T26N, R17E, Sections 7, 8, 27, 28 34; T26N, R16E, Sections 3,4,5,6; T26N, R15E, Sections 1, 2, 3,6, 8, 9.
Special use management