Decision Memo Completed

Blue Ridge Electric Coop Project

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Oconee, South Carolina Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Blue Ridge Electric Coop (BREC) and Gunby Communications are proposing to swap sites for communications equipment on Long Mountain. BREC would also construct a new 150 foot communication tower, a comm. building with generator, LP tanks and fence.

Location

Project is located at the Long mountain Communications Site

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/01/2012
2
Comment Period
11/01/2012
3
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Modifications at Long Mountain Communications Site, Blue RidgeDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2013
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Special use management