Decision Memo Completed

Avista Transmission Line Rebuild Project

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Wallowa, Oregon Wallowa Valley Ranger District

The project would replace wood poles with poles with self-weathering steel poles. The replacement of these poles will require new construction of two and three-pole steel structures, guy wires, anchors, and steel shield wire.

Location

Approximately 39 miles northeast of Joseph, OR

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/19/2020
2
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (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
Avista Transmission Line Rebuild ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/20/2021
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsHells Canyon NRA
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 3N, Range 48E Section 1, Township 4N, Range 49E Section 19, 18, 30, 31, 36
Special use management