Decision Memo Completed

Duke Energy Winding Stair Project

National Forests in North Carolina Macon, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposed action is to grant a special use authorization to Duke Energy to make improvements to the power generation and distribution system that crosses National Forest System lands in Macon County, North Carolina.

Location

Duke Energy power generation and distribution system in the Winding Stairs area of Macon County, NC.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2017
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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
Duke Energy Winding Stair ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2021
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management