Decision Memo Completed

WI Public Service 2016 Electric Reliability Project, Eagle River-Florence

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Forest; Oneida; Vilas, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Installation of approximately 5.8 miles of underground electric cable and the removal of approximately 1.5 miles of overhead electric lines to improve electric reliability to rural communities.

Location

T39N, R11E, Sec 1, 2, 11, 12, 14, 23, 26, 34; T40N, R11E, Sec 34, 35, 35; T40N, R12E, Sec 28, 29

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
WI Public Service 2016 Electric Reliability Project, Eagle River-FlorenceDecision Signed Date: 04/12/2017
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management