Decision Memo Completed

AEP Breaks Haysi Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Dickenson, Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

AEP is requesting a temporary construction permit to authorize construction and upgrading of access roads located outside of their deeded 120' right of way. This is in conjunction with a power line replacement that is separate from this decision.

Location

Proposal includes upgrades to 1.2 miles of the Skegg Branch Road (FR 2031, AKA Old Triple C Road) and construction of 3 segments of road to existing tower sites totaling approximately 0.3 miles long.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2017
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (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
AEP Breaks Haysi ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/31/2018
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsClinch Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management