Decision Memo Completed

Duke Energy Cowee Bald Project

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

Amend an existing special use authorization issued to Duke Energy to improve telecommunication service by installing new / removing old equipment at the tower farm site at Cowee Bald, National Forest System lands, Macon County, NC, Nantahala RD.

Location

Tower farm site at Cowee Bald, Macon County, NC

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/18/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 Tower Farm Modifications at Cowee Bald ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/15/2021
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management