Decision Memo Completed

Line 550 Special Use Permit

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Rockingham; Pendleton, Virginia; West Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

Renewal of permit to operate and maintain a 500 kV transmission line on a ROW by Dominion Virginia Power across FS. Permitted action includes veg. control, cutting of danger trees, maintenance of access, and grading for minimum clearance compliance

Location

Transmission line and associated access roads from Pendleton County, West Virginia though Rockingham County, Virginia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/28/2012
2
Comment Period
10/31/2012
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Dominion Power TowersDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/30/2013
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsNorth River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionROW across Forest Service
Road managementSpecial use managementVegetation management (other than forest products)