Decision Memo Completed

Duke Energy Fontana Lake Power Line Relocation Project

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

The proposed action is to move a 4,900 foot segment of the existing overhead power line that crosses USFS and reinstall it on a series of new power poles within the NCDOT ROW along NC Hwy 28 near the Almond Community in Swain County, NC.

Location

On National Forest System lands in Swain County, NC, east of the Almond Community.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/16/2020
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (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 Fontana Lake Power Line Relocation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2024
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management