Decision Memo Completed

California Gulch to Auburn

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

(Transmission Line Rebuild) Mainly replacing old power poles with new poles (3) between California Gulch to Auburn Gulch, approx. 1/4 mile rebuild on FS ground. OTEC will be replacing an additional 3 /- poles on maintenance,

Location

(Transmission Line Rebuild) Mainly replacing old power poles with new poles (3) between California Gulch to Auburn Gulch, approx. 1/4 mile rebuild on FS ground

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (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
California Gulch to AuburnDecision Signed Date: 04/06/2023
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionReplacement T10S, R39E, sec19, terminating T10S, R39E, sec22 and Pole replacement T10S, 39E Sec21.
Special use management