Decision Memo Completed

Volunteer Energy Cooperative Utility Line Relocation

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Amend Volunteer Energy Cooperative's existing permit to relocate approximately 1.3 miles of aerial power line. The three existing locations would be abandoned and the new lines will be buried in the ROW of Highway 64(1.6mi) or Oswald Dome Road(.3mi)

Location

Along Highway 64 near Lake Ocoee Marina and along Oswald Dome Road near the intersection with Benton Springs Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/27/2014
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
VEC Utility Line RelocationDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2014
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management