Decision Memo Completed

FLEC Shaw Mountain Project

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Install 2,300 feet of three phase distribution power line along Shaw Mountain Road and to retire 1,250 feet of overhead electrical facilities along Seng Garden Road. Clearing will be from ground to sky up to 40 feet in width.

Location

Project is located four miles east of Tellico Plains, TN, in Monroe County, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/17/2021
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (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
FORT LOUDOUN ELECTRICAL COOPERATIVE SHAW MOUNTAIN PROJECT DECISION MEMODecision Signed Date: 04/27/2021
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management