Decision Memo Completed

Duke Energy - Highway 28 and Highway 129 Powerline Relocations

National Forests in North Carolina Graham, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

The proposed action is to grant a special use authorization to Duke Energy to upgrade segments of the electric distribution system in Graham County, North Carolina on National Forest System lands on the Cheoah Ranger District.

Location

Sections of Highway 28 and Highway 129 on NFS Lands on the Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, NC.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/04/2016
2
Comment Period
05/05/2016
3
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Duke Energy - Highway 28 and Highway 129 Powerline RelocationsDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2016
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCheoah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management