Decision Memo Completed

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Powerline Reconstruction I-90

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Kittitas, Washington Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units

Issue PSE a 5-year special use permit to temporarily re-locate their power distribution lines that will be impacted for the duration of WSDOT's I-90 construction. PSE would reinstall a currently decommissioned single-phase overhead power line.

Location

South of I-90 milepost 61.5, line would run west to east from U-Fish road (FS-4823) approximately 200 feet north of the existing BPA transmission corridor.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/10/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (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
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Powerline Reconstruction I-90Decision Signed Date: 09/01/2021
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsCle Elum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management