Decision Memo Completed

BARC Overhead Line to VDOT Salt Shed

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Rockbridge, Virginia James River Ranger District

Addition of 749 feet of single-phase aerial power line from source pole to service an existing salt shed owned by VDOT. Vegetation would be cut and windrowed within the 30-foot ROW. Four poles would be set, including the dead-end pole in compound.

Location

Line is parallel to RT780 located between Brattons Run Rd and West Midland Trail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/11/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
BARC Overhead Line to VDOT Salt ShedDecision Signed Date: 09/14/2023
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsJames River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management