Environmental Assessment Cancelled

ARES-57757 Federal Coal Lease by Application

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Ouachita National Forest All Units

To consent to lease approx 3,077 ac, of federal coal, authorize AVEC to construct & maintain approx 3.6 miles of new electric distribution line through NFS lands, amend the Revised Forest Plan to identify lands that are acceptable for coal leasing.

Location

T3N, R32W, Sections 8-11, 14, 15, 17-19.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/2021 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
01/2022 (Estimated)
4
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsCold Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology