Decision Memo Completed

TVA L5144 Utility Line Access Road Stream Ford Project

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) proposes to construct a ford on an existing utility access road that crosses a tributary of Loss Creek. Currently, vehicles cannot cross the stream to conduct vegetation maintenance on power line L5144.

Location

Project is located in Polk County, TN on a tributary to Loss Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/08/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (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
TVA L5144 Utility Line Access Road Stream Ford ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/01/2024
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management