Decision Memo Completed

South Mississippi Electric Power Association (SMEPA) Powerline Reconstruction

National Forests in Mississippi Scott; Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

SMEPA has requested permission to reconstruct portions of their electric transmission lines across National Forest System lands on the Bienville National Forest in order to upgrade the facilities within their network.

Location

Scott County Section 30 of Township 5 North, Range 8 East and Sections 22 and 23 of T 5 N, R 7 E; Smith Cty Sections 5, 9, 22, 27, 34, and 35 of T 4 N, R 8 E and Sections 2 and 11 of T 3 N, R 8 E.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/03/2013
2
Comment Period
04/03/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SMEPA Transmission Line ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Special use management