Decision Memo Completed

WI Public Service 2016 Electric Reliability Projects

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Forest; Oconto, Wisconsin Lakewood-Laona Ranger District

Installation of approximately .7 miles of underground electric cable and the removal of approximately .5 miles of overhead electric lines to improve electric reliability to rural communities.

Location

Project is located at T31N, R16E, Sec 25, 36; T33N, R15E, Sec 11; T34N, R14E, Sec 7

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (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
WI Public Service 2016 Electric Reliability ProjectsDecision Signed Date: 05/11/2016
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsLakewood-Laona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management