Decision Memo Completed

Morehead Utility Plant Board (MUPB) Water Withdrawal

Daniel Boone National Forest Rowan, Kentucky Cumberland Ranger District

The MUPB is requesting the USFS amend their permit to add and maintain a new raw water transmission main(approximately 2,500' with 30'maintence area)and an access road alongside the waterline. An area 50'wide may be used for construction.

Location

Project is located near KY HWY 801 South approximately 3 miles south of the junction with US 60 in Farmers, Kentucky.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2019
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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; Timber Sales (Green)
Morehead Utility Plant Board (MUPB) Water WithdrawalDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2023
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsCumberland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management